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Home My WebLink AboutGARNEY COMPAINES INDUSTRIAL (CN) WASTEWATER FORCE MAIN PROJECT MANUAL ),' Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Department Project No. 50230 PREPARED FOR: AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION Deke S. Copenhaver, Mayor 0; Betty Beard - District 1 Marion F. Williams - District 2 Joe Bowle~ - District 3 C. Keith Brown - District 4 Calvin Holland, Sr. - District 5 Andy Cheek - - District 6 Jerry Brigham District 7 Jimmy Smith - District 8 J. R. Hatney - District 9 Don A. Grantham - District 10 N. Max Hicks, P.E. - AUD Director o Final Submittal August 2006 PREPARED BY: 360 Bay Street, Suite 400/Augusta, Georgia 3090l/706-261-4040/Fax 706-261-4042 . . . PROJECT MANUAL INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER FORCE MAIN AUD Project No. 50230 AUGUSTA, GA TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION & TITLE PAGE NUMBERS DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 00100 Advertisement for Bids........................................................................ 00100-1 thru 00100-2 00110 Instruction to Bidders.......................................................................... 00110-1 thru 00110-4 00120 Bid Proposal........................................................................................ 00120-1 thru 00120-4 00125 Bid Bond ..............................................................................................00125-1 00130 Notice of Award................................................................................... 00130-1 00135 Agreement........................................................................................... 00135-1 thru 00135-3 00140 Performance Bond.............................................................................. 00140-1 thru 00140-2 00145 Labor & Material Payment Bond ........................................................ 00145-1 thru 00145-3 00150 Certificate of Owner's Attorney........................................................... 00150-1 00155 Notice to Proceed.............................................................~..:............... 00155-1 00160 Affidavit of Payment of Claims ........................................................... 00160-1 00170 Certificate of Insurance....................................................................... 00170-1 thru 00170-2 01001 General Conditions (Articles 1 - 17>.................................................. 01001-1 thru 01001-52 01002 Supplementary Conditions.................................................................. 01002-1 thru 01002-9 01010 Summary of Work ...........................................................................01 01 0-1 thru 01010-2 01200 Measurement and Payment............................................................... 01200-1 thru 01200-5 01710 Contract Closeout............................................................................0171 0-1 thru 01710-3 01780 Closeout Submittals.........................................................................01780-1 thru 01780-2 01785 Guaranty and Warranty ...................................................................01785-1 thru 01785-2 01800 Submittals............................................................................................ 01800-1 thru 01800-4 o 1800-A Submittal Transmittal Form ................................................................ 01800A-1 01800-B Product Data Transmittal Form 01800B-1 DIVISION 2 - SITE WORK 02110 Site Clearing........................................................................................ 02110-1 thru 02110-3 02210 Erosion Control.................................................................................... 02210-1 thru 02210-2 02221 Excavation, Trenching & Backfill for Utility Systems.........................02221-1 thru 02221-18 02315 Horizontal Directional Drilling..............................................................02315-1 thru 02315-6 02480 Grassing ..............................................................................................02480-1 thru 02480-4 02513 Asphalt Concrete Paving.................................................................... 02513-1 thru 02513-6 02531 Sanitary Sewer Force Main ................................................................ 02531-1 thru 02531-14 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1 of 2 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE 03310 Concrete Work.................................................................................... 03310-1 thru 03310-23 DIVISION 4 -14 - Not Used DIVISION 15 - PIPING 1511 0 Valves..................................................................................................15110-1 thru 15110-5 DIVISION 16 - Not Used TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 2 of 2 ~ ~{~llt&FmneJ2t 9K' fP~ ~/ib, QJF~ttP" . 'ADDENDUM TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJ: All Bidders Geri A. Sams October 3, 2006 ADDENDUM #1- BID ITEM #06-172 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main for Augusta Utilities BID DUE Wednesday, October 25,2006 @ 3:00 p.m. . Please add the following attachments and please note the following change to your bid package: Invitation to Bid Conflict of Interest Local Vendor Preference Sealed Bids Selection Method Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Language These forms are required to be completed and returned as a part of your bid package. Also included in the package.is a list of possible DBE's from the Disadvantage Business Enterp'rise Office. Bidders on this Proj ect are hereby notified that this Addendum shall be attached to and made part of the above- named Bid Package, dated August 2006. The following items are issued to add to, modify, and clarify the Bidding and Contract Documents. These items shall have full force and effect as the Bidding and Contract Documents, and costs involved shall be included in the bid prices. Bids to be submitted by the specified bid due date shall conform. to the additions and revisions listed herein. Acknowledge receipt of this addendum by inserting its number and date on page 00120-2 of the Proposal and returning it with your bid. SPECIFICATIONS Section 02531 - Sanitary Sewer Force Main: Item No.1 - Paragraph 2.01.B: In the last paragraph on page 02531-3, delete the last paragraph and replace with: The wall thickness shall follow the Dimension Ration (DR) system prescribed in A WW A C906. Laying lengths are 40 ft standard. The pipe is to be joined by heat fusion, flanges or other mechanical joint systems proven for HDPE pipes. HDPE shall be the DR as shown on plans or Bid Form. The IPS longitudinal color stripe pattern shall be extruded into the pipe OD and be of GREEN color and in accordance with the standard pattern for IPS Sanitary Sewer Force Mains. The pipe shall be DRISCOPLEX 4200 or approved equal. . Room 605 - 530 Greene Street, Augusta, Georgia 30911 (706) 821-2422 - Fax (706) 821-2811 www.aue:ustae:a.e:ov Register at www demandstar.com Isupnlier for automatic bid notification . . . Item No.2 - Paragraph 2.02.B: Add the following to the last paragraph on page 02531-3: Restrained joint should be used on all pipe fittings and on the PVC pipe for a length as shown on the restrained joint table included with this Addendum No. 1 as Attachment #1. In addition, one hundred feet of restrained joint should be applied to the PVC pipe prior to the 12" x 12" PVC tee at Station 28+43 and a ring thrust block shall be applied to the HOPE pipe immediately after the PVC to HOPE transition fitting as indicated in Attachment #2 of Addendum No. 1. Additional cost for restrained joint pipe and the thrust block should be applied to the S-42 (Work in Detai12) bid item. DRAWINGS The following note shall be added to the Construction Notes on Sheet C2: Outside of Normal Working Hours - The 'cost of inspection by the City of Augusta, Georgia before or after regular working hours, on Saturdays, Sundays, or Augusta, Georgia. Legal Holidays, shall be paid for by the applicant requiring the inspection at a rate of l-Y2 times the regular salary per hour of the inspector plus 7.65% for the employer1s FICAlMedicare match. . Approval for the inspection outside of normal working hours shall be obtained from the City Engineer forty-eight (48) hours in advance. Prior to the commencement of work requiring inspection outside of normal working hours, the applicant shall sign a form which is furnished by the Department of Public Works and Engineering agreeing to pay the overtime. The Department of Public Works and Engineering will bill the Contractor for payment. ".. Please acknowledge receipt of-addendum in your bid package. 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Augusta, Georgia 30911 706-821-2422 Bid documents may be examined at the office of the Augusta, GA Procurement Department, 530 Greene Street - Room 605, Augusta, GA 30911. Plans and specifications for the project can be made available upon request to Imaging Technologies. The fees for the plans and specifications which are non-refundable is $100.00 Documents may also be examined during regular business hours atthe Augusta Builders Exchange, 1262 Merry Street, Augusta, GA 30904; F, W, Dodge Plan Room, 1281 Broad Street, Augusta, GA 30904, It is the .wish of the Owner that all businesses are given the opportunity to submit on this project. To facilitate this policy, the Owner is providing the opportunity to view plans online (http://main,oceplancenter.com) no charge through Imaging Technologies (706-724-7924) beginning Thursday, September 7,2006. Bidders are cautioned that submitting a package without Procurement of a complete set are likely to overlook issues of construction phasing, delivery of goods or services, or coordination with other work that is material to the successful completion of the project. Bidders are cautioned that sequestration of documents through any other source is not advisable. Acquisition of documents from unauthorized sources places the bidder at the risk of receiving incomplete or inaccurate information upon which to base his qualifications. A Mandatory pre bid conference will be held..on Friday, September 29, 2006 from 10:00 a.m. in the conference room of the Procurement Department. All questions must be submitted in writing to the office of the Procurement Department by fax at 706-821-2811 or by mail The last day to submit questions is Tuesday, October 3,2006 by 4:00 p.rn. No bid will be accepted by fax, all must be received by mail or hand delivered. The local bidder preference program is applicable to this project. To be approved as a local bidder and receive bid preference on an eligible local project, the certification statement as a local bidder and all supportfng documents must be submitted to the Procurement Department with your bonafide bid package. It is the wish of the Owner that minority businesses are given the opportunity to submit on the various parts of the work. This desire on the part of the Owner is not intended to restrict or limit competitive bidding or to increase the cost of the work, The Owner supports a healthy free market system that seeks to include responsible businesses and provide ample opportunity for business growth and development No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after time has been called on the date of opening. A 10% Bid bond is required to . be submitted in a separate envelope so marked along with the bidder's qualifications; a 100% performance bond and a 100% payment bond will be required for award. All bid responses will be retained as property of Augusta-Richmond County. Bidders will please note that the number of copies requested; all supporting documents including financial statements and references and such other attachments that may be required by the bid are material conditions of the package, Any bid package found incomplete or submitted late shall be rejected by the Procurement Office, Any bidder allegedly contending that he/she has been improperly disqualified from bidding due to an incomplete bid submission shall have. the right to appeal to the appropriate committee of the Augusta Commission, Please mark bid number on the outside of the envelope. . Augusta has a Link Deposit program designed to provide loans to eligible local Small, Minority and Women Owned Businesses. For more information about this program contact the Office of the Disadvantage Business Enterprise at 706-821-2406 GERI A. SAMS, Procurement Director Publish: Augusta Chronicle Augusta Focus September 7,14,21,28,2006 September 14, 2006 cc: Tameka Allen Max Hicks Wes Byne J. R, Holland. Yvonne Gentry Interim DeputyAdministrator Augusta Utilities Augusta UtilitiesO Augusta Utilities DBE Coordinator . . . EMPLOYEE CONFLICT OF INTEREST: It shall be unethical for any City of Augusta business or participant directly or indirectly in a procurement contract when the employee or official knows that (a) the employee or official or any member of the employee's or official's immediate family has a substantial interest or fmancial interest pertaining to the procurement contract, except that the purchase of goods and services from businesses which a member of the Commission or other City of Augusta employee has a financial interest is authorized as pera.C.G.A. 36-1-14, or the procurement contract is awarded pursuant to a .C.G.A. 45-10-22 and 45-10-24, or the transaction is excepted from said restrictions by a.C.G.A. 45-10-25; (b) Any other person, business, or organization with whom the employee or official of any member of an employee's or officials immediate family is negotiating or has an arrangement concerning prospective employment is involved in the procurement contract. Any employee or official or any member of an employee's or official immediate family who holds a substantial interest or fmandal interest in a disclosed blind trust shall net be deemed to have a conflict of interest with regard to matters pertaining to that substantial interest or financial interest. I, (vendor) information contained in the bid specifications. have read and understand the Vendor Name: Address: eity & State: Phone #: ( ) Fax # ( ) Signature: Date: Bid Item Number and Name: THIS FROM MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH BID PACKAGE. NO EXCEPTION(S) WILL BE GRANTED . . . Certification Statement Local Vendor Preference I certify that my company meets all of the following qualifications to be eligible for the local vendor preference: (1) That my company has a fixed office or distribution point located in and having a street address within Augusta for at least six (6) months immediately prior to the issuance of the request for competitive bids or request for proposals by Augusta; and (2) That my company holds any business license required by the Augusta Richmond eounty eode for at least 6 months (3) That my company employs at least one (1) full time employee, or two (2) part tiJne employees whose primary residence is in Augusta, or if the business has no employees, the business shall be at least fifty percent (50%) owned by one or more persons whose primary residence is in Augusta. (4) Attached is a copy of my Augusta Business License. eompany Name: Address: Business License Number: Phone Number: Fax Number: Owner's Name: Signature: Sworn to before me this day of ,20 Notary Public for the State of Notary Public Signature Printed Name: My eommission Expires II VENDOR DO NOT COMPLETE II To be completed by Authorized City Representative from Business License & Inspection Department: Vendor Certified: Date: ~A~uthorized Signature This form MUST be submitted with bid package, NO Exception(s) will be granted . . . SEALED BIDS SELECTION METHOD A method for submitting a bid to perform work on a proposed contract. In general, each party interested submits a bid in a sealed envelope, and all such .bids are opened at the same time and the most favorable responsible bid is accepted. All bid responses will be retained as property of Augusta-Richmond County. Conditions for use. All contracts of Augusta-Richmond eounty shall be awarded by competitive sealed bidding except as otherwise provided elsewhere in this article (see S 1-10-45 - Sealed Proposals; 1-10-46 - Professional Services; 1-10-47 - Quotations; 1-10-49 - Sole Source Procurement; and 1-10-50 - Emergency Procurements, of this chapter). Invitation for bids and specifications. An invitation for bids shall be issued by the Procurement Office and shall include specifications prepared in accordance with Article 4 (product Specifications), and all contractual terms and conditions, applicable to the procurement. Pre-bid conference and addendum. A conference to be conducted by the Procurement Director and using agency head, if appropriate, hearing will be scheduled at least five (5) working days before receipt of bids. While the pre-bid conference is not a requirement, it is strongly recommended and widely used to further acquaint interested bidders with the bid requirements and items to be purchased and vendor input. Any substantive changes to specifications resulting from the pre-bid conference or other vendor/contractor sessions shall be documented in an addendum and communicated to all bidders registered for the procurement action. Bid opening. Sealed Bids shall be opened publicly in the presence of one or more witnesses at the time and place designated in the public notice and invitation for bids. The amount of each bid, and such other relevant information as the Procurement Director deems appropriate, together with the name of each bidder shall be recorded; the record and each bid shall be open to public inspection in accordance with S 1-10-5 (public Access to Procurement Information). Bid acceptance and bid evaluation. Provided that the bids are delivered to the Procurement Director at the time, place, and under the conditions contained in the Invitation for Bids, the bids shall be conditionally accepted without alteration or correction pending. evaluation. .Bids shall be evaluated based on the requirements set forth in the invitation for bids, which may include bidder responsiveness, capability and past performance, and criteria to determine acceptability such as inspection, testing, qualityworkrrianship, delivery, and suitability for a particular purpose. Those criteria that will affect the bid price and be considered ill evaluation for award shall be objective and clearly measurable, including but not limited to discounts, transportation costs, and total or life cycle costs. The main advantage of using life~cycle costing is that both initial costs and related costs for the life of the item are considered. When the criterion for awarding the contract is based on lowest responsive bidder, it niay mean that the contract specifications are just minimally complied with. Selecting of the lowest bidder could result in a higher incidence of maintenance, and down- time could eat up any savings made if the Procurement process considers only the initial cost. Under no circumstance will anv bid be accepted by fax or email. All bids must be labeled and received in the Procurement office by the due date 'and time. There will be no exceptions made foranv late. lost bv the post office or express carrier. or misdirected submittals. Please be aware that vendors shall be removed from the vendor list for the following reasons: . (1) Declining to offer bids for the period of time listed in specifications. (2) Suspension for the following shall not be for less than three (3) months or more than three (3) years: (a) Failing to satisfactorily meet terms, agreements, or contracts made with the Procurement department or the using agency. Being convicted of criminal offenses in obtaining contracts or convicted of embezzlement, violation of state or federal anti-trust statutes, or any other crime which indicates a lack of business integrity or honesty. Violating contract provisions or failing to perform without good cause or any other cause which the Procurement Director deems to be so serious as to affect the responsibility of a contractor, including disbarment or suspension from a vendor list by another government entity. (b) (c) . . . PREFERENCE FOR LOCAL SUPPLIERS AND CONTRACTORS (a) Augusta encourages the use oflocal suppliers of goods, services and construction products whenever possible. Augusta also vigorously supports the advantages of an open competitive market place. Nothing in this Section shall be interpreted to mean that the City Administrator or Purchasing Director is restricted in any way from seeking formal bids or proposals from outside the Augusta market area. (b) When the quotation or informal bids. selection method is used by the Purchasing Director or using agency head to seek firms to quote on Augusta commodity, service and construction products, local firms should be contacted, if possible, first. Then if the Purchasing Director or using agency head believes that there may not be at least three qualified informal bidders, quotes shall be sought from outside the Augusta market area. (c) In the event ofa tie of bid (see 1-10-43 (h)), when all other factors are equal, the City Administrator is encouraged to select the bid from within the local market area. The City Administrator shall retain the flexibility to make the award of contract to a bidder outside of the local market area if evidence supports collusive bidding in favor of a local source. (d) The local vendor preference policy shall be applied when the lowest local bidder is within 5% or $10,000, whichever is less, ofthe lowest non-local bidder. The lowest local bidder will be allowed to match the bid of the lowest non-local bidder; if matched, the lowest local bidder will be awarded the contract. For purposes of this section, "local'bidder" shall mean a business which: 1) Has had a fixed office or distribution point located in and having a street address within Augusta for at least six (6) months immediately prior to the issuance of the request for competitive bids or request for proposals by Augu~ta; and " 2) Holds any business license required by the Augusta-Richmond County Code and 3) Employs at least one (1) full time employee, or two (2) part time employees whose primary residence is in Augusta, or if the business has no employees, the business shall be at least fifty percent (50%) owned by one or more persons whose primary residence is in Augusta. BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON VENDORS. The Department Head and! or the Administrator is directed to provide the bid amount as submitted, information concerning the vendor's previous performance, the service and quality ofthe products offered, the availability of the goods and services when needed, adherence to delivery schedules, and other criteria pertinent to that particular item, on vendors who have submitted bids, proposals, or contracts for the Commission's consideration. The information is to be included in the backup documents for the Commission's consideration in awarding the contract. INSPECTION OF PURCHASES. The Procurement agent in conjunction with the using agency or department head shall inspect, or supervise the inspection of, all deliveries of materials, supplies or contractual services to determine their conformance with the specifications set forth in the pertinent purchase order or contract. The Procurement agent may require chemical and physical tests of samples submitted with bids and samples of deliveries, which examinations are necessary to determine quality of the samples and conformance with specifications. Letting the contract, The contract shall be awarded or let in accordance with procedures set forth herein. Award shall occur with reasonable promptness by appropriate written notice to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder whose bid meets the requirements and criteria set forth in the invitation for bids. In addition to price and other material factors, the Procurement Director, in consultation with the using agency, shall consider the following in the context of award recommendations: . (1) The ability, capacity, and skill of the bidder to perform, the contract or provide the services required, (2) The capability of the bidder to perform the contract or provide the service promptly, or within the time specified, \vithout delay or interference, (3) The character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience, and efficiency of the bidder, (4) The quality of performance on previous contracts, (5) The previous and existing compliance by the bidder with laws and ordinances relating to the contract or services, . (6) The sufficiency of the fmancia1 resources of the bidder relating to his ability to perform the contract, (7) The quality, availability, and adaptability of the supplies or services to the particular use required, (8) The number and scope of conditions attached to the bid by the bidder, and (9) Service availability may be considered in determining the most responsible bid, and the bidders shall be required to submit information concerning their ability to service and maintain the product of the equipment. Award to other than low bidder. When the award is not given to the lowest bidder, a full and complete statement of the reasons for placing the purchase order or other contract elsewhere shall be prepared and signed by the Procurement Director and/or Administrator and made part of the record file for audit proposes. It is the wish of the Owner that minority businesses are given the opportunity to BID on the various parts of the work This desire on the part of the Owner is not intended to restrict or limit competitive bidding or to increase the cost of the work. The Owner supports a healthy free market system that seeks to include responsible businesses and provide ample opportunity for business growth and development. ".~ . . . . . ......... The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Language for Bids has been included. . Please note that the DBE forms are required to be completed and included as part of your bid. . . . Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Language for Bids Policy and Evaluation It is an official policy of the Augusta-Richmond County Commission, other Augusta-Richmond officials, and employees, that all necessary and reasonable steps shall be taken to ensure that disadvantaged business enterprises including small business enterprises have the maximum opportunity to compete for and participate in all contracts and subcontracts. Further, the Augusta-Richmond County Commission has the option to establish incentives to promote business opportunities covered by Augusta-Richmond County Codes 1.10-61. To implement this policy, Augusta-Richmond County encourages minority participation through subcontracting, j oint ventures, or other methods in contracting for services. In order to expedite the evaluation process, we have attached the Checklist for Good Faith Efforts, Proposed Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Participation, and Letter of Intent to Perform forms. The bidder should complete the Proposed DBE Participation Form, indicating the percentage of participation for this proposal. The completed form must accompany the proposal. Augusta-Richmond County's office of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) is available at (706) 826-1325 as a resource in identifying local Disadvantaged BusinessEnterprises (M/WBEs and SBEs). Section 1- DefInition Minority Person - A United States citizen or permanent resident alien (as defined by the Immigration and Naturalization Service) of the United States, who is Asian, Black, Hispanic, Native American~-Or female, also one who is economically and socially disadvantaged. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise -(M/WBE and SBE) - A business which is owned or controlled by minority persons who have been deprived of the opportunity to develop. Or maintain a competitive position in the economy because of social and economic disadvantages. The ownership interest must be real and continuous and not created solely to meet the minority business or minority contractor provisions of this Policy. More specifically, disadvantaged business refers to any small business concern which: . (1) Is at least fifty-one (51%) owned by one or more minority citizens of the United States who are determined to be socially ai:J.d economically disadvantaged. . (2) Is a corporation, with fifty-one percent (51 %) ofall classes of voting stock of such corporation must be owned by an individual determined to be socially and economically disadvantaged. (3) Is a partnership, with fifty-one percent (51 %) of the partnership interest is owned by an individual or individuals who are socially and economically disadvantaged and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by individuals determined to be socially and economically disadvantaged. Such individuals must be involved in the daily management and operation of the business concerned. Women Business Enterprise (WBE) - A business which is owned and controlled by one or more females and who have been deprived of the opportunity to develop and maintain a competitive position in the economy because of social and economic disadvantages. Small Business Enterprise (SBE) - A local small business which has its principal office and place of doing business in Augusta-Richmond County which is not dominant in its field of operation and is regarded as small in size as measured by its annual gross receipts being less than $500,000. . . . Section II- DBE Utilization A. Obligation: Bidders are required to make all efforts that are reasonable to ensure that M/WBEs and SBEs have full and fair opportunities to compete for performance by complying with the requirements of this clause. Included in these requirements is the achievement of the mandatory utilization of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) in the performance of work under this Contract, and/or substantiation that there is a good faith effort to ensure that DBEs have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of work under this Contract. Contractors shall not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin or gender in the award and performance of the work under this contract. Good Faith Effort Documentation - Techniques used by a bidder/proposer to seek M/WBEs and SBEs participation as subcontractor or supplier required to fulfill the bid/proposal requirements. Such good faith efforts of a bidder/proposer include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following actions: a) Describing efforts to target identified divisions of work identified in the bid specifications b) Attending the pre-bid meetings . c) Sending or faxing letters to all M/WBEs and SBEs at the prequalification meeting, as well as those on the list provided by staff not less than seven days prior to the Qualification Statement deadline. d) Providing a telephone log of follow-up phone calls made to M/WBEs and SBEs concerning the project, including dates and times of calls, names of individuals placing and receiving calls and results of the calls. e) Providing a written statement indicating good faith negotiations with any competitive MQVBEs and SBEs bids and specifically identifying the M/WBEs and SBEs. ' f) Including a complete list of all M/WBEs and SBEs bids received, noting names, addresses and bid amounts. g) Providing all reasons for rejected bids. h) Stating whether any bonding requirement was waived and, if not, why. i) Utilizing the service of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise office in identifying qualifiedM/WBEsand SBEs. In completing the Proposed DBE Participation form, please remember that proposed goals are not limited to fIrst, second and third tier subcontracting. Successful contractors have creatively applied viable methods such as mentor/protege relationships and supply purchases to meet M/WBEs and SBEs participation goals. The contractor is responsible for ensuring that M/WBEs and SBEs perform commercially useful work at the level of the contract commitment. Reporting Requirement In cases where the successful bidder uses a minority subcontractor or vendor, the bidder shall indicate the percentage of the invoiced amount that such minority subcontractor or vendor performed. The bidder shall submit this form directly to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Office. Bidders may contact the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Office at (706) 826-1325 for questions or clarifications on the reporting policy. B. Compliance All bidders or subcontractors participating in this contract are hereby notified that failure to fully coinply with the Augusta-Richmond County's DBE policy, as set forth herein, shall constitute a breach of contract which may result in termination of the contract or such other remedy as deemed appropriate by the Owner. Bidders will please note that the number of copies requested; all supporting documents including fInancial statements and references and such other attachments that maybe required by the bid invitation are material conditions of the bid. Any package found incomplete or submitted late shall be rejected by the Procurement Office. Any bidder allegedly contending that he/she has been improperly disqualifIed from bidding due to an incomplete bid submission shall have the right to appeal to the appropriate committee of the Augusta Commission. . . . All forms as requested by the DBE Office must be completed and returned as part of your submittal. A). Bid opening. Sealed Bids shall be opened publicly in the presence of one or more witnesses at the time and place designated in the public notice and invitation for bids. The amount of each bid, and such other relevant information as the Purchasing Director deems appropriate, together with the name of each bidder shall be recorded. The record and each bid shall be open to public inspection in accordance with (Public Access to Procurement Information). B). Bid acceptance and bid evaluation. Provided that the bids are delivered to the PUrchasing Director at the time, place, and under the conditions contained in the Invitation for Bids, the bids shall be conditionally accepted without alteration or correction pending evaluation. Bids shall be evaluated based on the requirements set forth in the invitation for bids, which may include bidder responsiveness, capability and past performance, and criteria to determine acceptability such as inspection, testing, quality workmanship, delivery, and suitability for particular purpose. Contract Award Augusta-Richmond 'County proposes to award the contract to the most responsive, responsible bidder submitting a reasonable bid provided the bidder has met the goals ofDBE participation. Bidders are advised that the Augusta-Richmond County has sole discretion and authority to determine if any bidder has made a "Good Faith Effort." Augusta-Richmond County reserves the right to reject any or all bids submitted. Augusta-Richmond County will have absolute discretion to reject any bid or to exclude a prospective bidder from submitting a bid that has been non-responsive to the DBE program requirements without satisfactory justification being accepted by the Director of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program. Revised: 6/10/05 Approved: 8/2/05 . . . ATTACHMENT A (proposed DBE Participation Form) Augusta-Richmond County is aware that some projects will not have sub-contracting opportunities and will be 100% self-performing. If this applies to your Company, you must indicate on the bottom of Attachment A & B that you are "100% self-performing", sign your name, and return the forms with your bid package. If there is sub-contractor/supplier participation, complete "Attachment A" indicating each DBE sub- contactor/supplier you will use for this contract. Each sub-contractor/supplier must be registered with Augusta-Richmond County. The form must be sil!nedand returned with vour bid nackal!e. If you have any questions, please contact the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Department at 706-821-2406 f......r-.. +'..-..... ......- . . . ATTACHMENT A PROPOSED DBE PARTICIPATION PRIME eONTRAeTOR PROJEeT DBE FIRM PRINCIPAL ADDRESS/PHONE TYPE OF WORK Dollar Value OFFICIAL NO. of Work '. . Total Price: $ Total DBE value $ Total DBE percent: % o Contractor will perform 100% of this contract Signed By: Title: Date: Revised 1/24/06 ATTACHMENT B . (Letter of Intent to Perform) Augusta-Richmond County is aware that some projects will not have sub-contracting opportunities and will be 100% self-performing. If this applies to your Company, you must indicate on the bottom of Attachment B that you are "100% self-performing", sign your name, and return the forms with your bid package. If there is sub-contractor/supplier participation, you must complete an individual "Attachment B" for each DBE sub-contactor/supplier you will use for this contract. Each sub-contractor/supplier must be registered with Augusta-Richmond County. The forms must be signed by the sub-contractor(s) and returned with your bid .packal!e. If you have any questions, please contact the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Department at 706-821-2406. . Revised 1/24/06 . . ATTACHMENT B PROJECT LETTER OF INTENT TO PERFORM AS A SUBCONSULTANTISUBCONTRACTOR/SUPPLIER TO: (NAME OF PROPOSER) A. The undersigned intends to perform work in connection with the above project in the following capacity (check one): An individual A partnership A corporation A joint venture . . B. The DBEstatus of the tinder signed is confIrmed as follows: By attachment of a current eertifIcate of eertifIcation issued by the Department of Transportation By attachment of a current eertifIcation issued by the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Office e. The undersigned is prepared to perform the following work in connection with the above proj ect D. The undersigned states that they will be performing % of the total proj ect. E. The undersigned will sublet and/or award % ofthis subcontract to non- DBE contractors and lor non-DBE suppliers. The undersigned will enter into a formal agreement for the above described ,work with the Proposer cited above conditioned upon the execution of a contract for the proJect cited herein between the Proposer and Augusta-Richmond County. By: Signature of Authorized Representative (DBE Contractor Firm Name) o eontractor will perform 100% of this contract Signed By: Revised 1/24/06 . . . ATTACHMENT C (Contractor's Statement of DBE Utilization Form) The completion oftms form is the responsibility of the awardee of the contract. Complete the form indicating the DBE's utilization for the requested pay period. This information identifies the actual DBE sub- contractors/suppliers, types of work performed, actual dollar value of work/services and suppliers. To avoid delay of payments this form must accompany all pay requests. . o Eo-< ~ o ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ =3 ~ ~ ~ s ~ ~ r_~ 0 rn ..... ~ U 8 ~ ~ ~ 0 ~@~~ 6:Z ~o~~ t3 ui:~ oe; -< ~ rn ~ ~ ~~~~ ~ -<;S~Eo-< ~ rn .... rn - p = ~ ~ ~ ~ PESO -< -< Eo-< Eo-< U ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ u ~ . . o Z Eo-< In ~ ~ 01 ~ ~ < ~ --- \""'I "-' ~ o ~ ~ Eo-< U ~ ~ Eo-< 0 ~ ~ ~ ~ = --- In C, ..., ~ I-l ~ ~ In < ~ --- ~ o ........ ,,",~!::l1O"l 60' o~IO"l"" C ~"",.;j< ..~~~ uo u ~ o ........ ~~1O"l ~ oz!( '-' :;j<~ <5 Z o I-l Eo-< ~ =3 S ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ o ~ o ~ ~ --- ~ ~ ....~o G' ~~;! - o~~ '-' ~.... tf.l <~= .... ....g z~1O"l Gi' ~ IO"l .... 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AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY CHECKLIST FOR GOOD FAITH EFFORTS A bidder's good faith efforts must be those that could reasonably be expected from a bidder who was actively and aggressively seeking to meet the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal. Good faith efforts may include, but are not limited to: Yes No 1. Soliciting, through all reasonable and available means, the interest for all certified DBEs who have the capability to perform the work of the contract. Such solicitations must be in sufficient time to allow DBEs to participate effectively. eonfirming attendance at any pre-solicitation or pre-bid meetings. Providing proof of any advertisements in general circulation, trade association, and minority or woman focused media. Documenting the follow-up to the initial solicitation with DBEs. Documenting how portions of the work were selected to solicit DBE participation and how the. selection was made in order to increase the likelihood of meeting the DBE goals. This would include, where. appropriate, breaking down contracts into economically feasible units to facilitate:QBE participation. _", Providing information on any negotiations with DBEs including bid item adjustments, terms and conditions of the contract, bonding and insurance requirements and etc. Documenting efforts to assist DBEs in obtaining bonding, lines of credit, or insurance. Providing copies of the information supplied to DBEs to solicit their bids. Such information should include adequate information about the plans, specifications, and requirements of the contract to enable the DBE to supply a complete and competitive bid. Providing information regarding the services/assistance secured from minority and women community organizations, contractors' groups, local minority and women business assistance offices and other organizations that provides assistance in the recruitment and placement DBEs. Negotiating in good faith with interested DBEs. It is the bidder's responsibility to make a portion of the work available to DBE subcontractors and suppliers. The bidder must provide documentation that consideration was given when selecting portions of the work or material needs on the contract to the availability of DBE firms in those areas when soliciting for DBE participation. Documenting the basis for rejecting DBE bids. In cases where the bidder determines the DBE to be unqualified, supporting evidence used to make the determination must be provided. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Revised 1/24/06 ~{~Ilt YJJ't{xvmneJ2t 9K' fP(}-Jfl (&fMllb. QJF~toie ADDENDUM TO: FROM: DATE: All Bidders Geri A. Sams October 16, 2006 SUBJ: .;~ADDENDUM#2 'BID ITEM #06-172 Industrial (eN) W1,lstewater Force Main for Augusta Utilities BID DUE Wednesday, October 25,2006 @ 3:00 p.m. :~ Please note the following changes to your bid package: '''-. . Please acknowledge receipt of addendum in your bid package. If you have any questions regarding this correspondence, please contact me at (706) 821-2422. cc: Tameka Allen Max Hicks Wes Byne Jim Rush Yvonne Gentry Interim Deputy Administrator Director, Utilities Department Utilities Department CH2M Hill DBE Coordinator . Room 605 - 530 Greene Street, Augusta, Georgia 30911 (706) 821-2422 - Fax (706) 821-2811 www.aulmstal!:a.l!:ov Register at wwwdemandstar.com/sllDDlier for automatic bid notification . . . Bidders on this Project are hereby notified that this Addendum shall be attached to and made part of the above-named Bid Package, dated August 2006. The following items are issued to add to, modify, and clarify the Bidding and Contract Documents. These items shall have full force and effect as the Bidding and eontract Documents, and costs involved shall be included in the bid prices. Bids to be submitted by the specified bid due date shall conform to the additions and revisions listed herein. Acknowledge receipt of this addendum by inserting its number and date on page 00120-2 of the Bid Proposal and returning it with your bid. ADDENDUM NO.2 Item No. 1 - It is the intent of this modification that HDPE IPS pipe be revised to HDPE DIPS throughout the Contract Documents. In general,where reference to HDPE IPS pipe is made, replace with HDPE DIPS. Revise Item No. 1M Addendum No.1, Section 02531 - Sanitary Sewer Force Main, as follows: ' "--- In Paragraph 2.01.B.: In the last paragraph on page 02531-3 delete the last paragraph and replace with: "The wall thickness shall follow the Dimension Ration (DR) system prescribed in A WW A e906. Laying lengths are 40 ft standard. The pipe is to be joined by heat fusion, flanges or other mechanical joint systems proven for HDPE pipes. HDPE shall be the DR as shown on plans or Bid Form. The DIPS longitudinal color stripe pattern shall have three equally spaced pairs of GREEN color stripes extruded into the pipe OD for Sanitary Sewer Force mains. The pipe shall be DRISeOPLEX 4300 or approved equal." SPECIFICA TIONS Section 00120 - Bid Proposal: Item No.2 - Replace Section 00120 with the new Section 00120, pages 1 through 5, inclusive, provided as Attachment 1. For reference only: no quantities were modified with the re-issuance of this Bid Proposal. Items S-37A, S-37B and S-39 were modified for description only. Section 02531 - Sewer Force Main: Item No.3 - Paragraph 2.03.B: Add the following to the end of the paragraph on page 02531-6: A-I . . . "All HDPE pipe and fittings shall be from a single manufacturer, who is fully experienced, reputable and qualified in the manufacture of the HDPE pipe to be furnished. The pipe shall be designed, constructed and installed in accordance with the best practices and methods and shall comply with these .Specifications. Qualified manufacturers shall be: PLExeo Division of ehevron ehernical eompany, DRISeOPIPE as manufactured by Phillips Products eo., Inc., or equal as approved by the Engineer." DRAWINGS Sheet e20 & e21: Item No.4 - Add the following note to the permanent easement through the natural wetlands located from Station 216+26 to Station 226+18: "A granular road is to be laid in the permanent easement with a minimum. height of two feet above ground level and a maximum width of twelve feet. The pipe can then be laid into the. granular road with the granular road remaining after completion. No sollls to erode or otherwise impact the wetlands in the temporary easement. The granular and road construction is to be included in the select backfill bid item." Sheet e22: Item No.5 - In the "Air Release Valve Vault" detail, revise all references to "IPS" toread "DIPS." ANSWERS TO BIDDERS QUESTIONS The answers to Bidder's questions from Garney Construction and W.L. Hailey are included with this Addendum No.2 as Attachment No.2. Answers to Bidder's questions are for reference only and are not intended to be relied upon as a condition of the contract, unless they are specifically answered by reference to statements within the eontract Documents or issued as an Addendum item. List of Attachments: Attachment No.1 - Specification Section 00120, Pages 1 through 5, inclusive Attachment No.2 - Questions and answers from Gamey eonstruction and W.L. Hailey, for reference only A-2 . ....... ATT ACHMENT 1 . . . . . S&P Project No, G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 SECTION 00120 - BID PROPOSAL AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION MUNICIPAL BUILDING AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 30911 PROJECT TITLE: INDUSTRIAL (CN) WASTEWATER FORCE MAIN AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GEORGIA BID ITEM NO.: 06-172 Gentlemen: The undersigned Bidder, herein referred to as singular arid masculine, declares the following: 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. specifications; 3. He understands that information relative to existing structures and underground utilities as fumished to him on the drawings, Contract Documents or by the Augusta-Richmond County Utilities Engineer/Director, carries no guarantee expressed or implied as to its completeness or accuracy and he has made due allowances therefore; 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 damages 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 and , OSHA requirements; 7. He will complete the work in a timely manner. The required time of completion is indicated in the Bid Proposal Form; 8. He will maintain the site as clean as possible by not allowing debris to accumulate before making trips to his disposal site. Materials sold for salvage shall not be accumulated on the project site; 9. He will not burn any materials on site without written approval from proper authorities; and hereby proposes and agrees to furnish all materials, labor, skill, equipment, tools, and other things of every kind and description specified, needed or used for the complete execution of all work covered by and in conformity with the Plans, specifications, and other Contract Documents prepared by Stevenson & Palmer Enaineerinq. Inc. and all Amendments and Addenda thereto, for the sums hereinafter stated. BID PROPOSAL 00120-1 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 DATE: Gentlemen: In compliance with your invitation for bids, the undersigned hereby proposes 19 furnish all labor, equipment and materials, and perform all work for the project referred to herein as: . INDUSTRIAL (eN) WASTEWATER FORCE MAIN In strict accordance with the Contract Documents and in consideration of the amounts shown on ".thebid schedule"attached hereto and totaling: and /100 dollars ( ). The undersigned hereby agrees that, upon written acceptance of this bid, he will within 10 days of receipt of such notice exec.ute a formal contract agreement with the Owner, and that he will provide the bond or guarantees required by the contract documents. ,. The undersigned hereby agrees that, if awarded the contract, he will commence the work within Ten (10) calendar days after the date of written notice to proceed, and that he will complete the work within one-hundred eighty (180) calendar days after the date of such notice. The undersigned aeknowledges receipt of the following addenda: Addendum No. Addendum Date Enclosed is a bid guarantee eonsisting of amount of in the Respectfully Submitted, Firm Add ress BY: TITLE: BID PROPOSAL 00120-2 . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (9!'J) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 SCHEDULE OF UNIT PRICES: . . -~~.- ~, T ~~. ~ T ~ ~ _ p ____ _ ~. +~~ ~ _ _ _ , __ _ _c ' -- -- . . - -- -- -- +~ ~ ~ --- -- - - , . n~-,;~ " Jill~~~.~T~;1~!:~f'-; " '(~t -<~j (, ~j~ hi~l iv.-'1 r ! ,t);~J~~: ;, ~];:21'{ -:';~r~:)t " . -- -- '~-~f~~ '-~, ....s\~'!1 : .. 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SANITARY SEWER 8-1J ,12" diameter PVC sanitary sewer force main C900", Class 200, Depth 0' to 6', including Type" (1/2"-3/4" stone) bedding 2,875 LF material 8-18 Select backfill, GA DOT Type I, Class I & " (Sand/Clay) - 5,500 CY Measured by in-place volume, - 8-19 Miscellaneous pipe fittings EACH 3 S-31 Cut and plug existing 10" sanitary sewer LS 1 S-34 AC Water Main Crossing EA 1 " S-37 A 18" diameter DIPS HOPE sanitarysewer force main DR 17, Depth 0' to 6', including Type /I (1/2"-3/4" stone) bedding 19,333 LF material S-378 18" diameter DIPS HOPE sanitary sewer force main DR 17, Depth 10' to 12', including Type /I (1/2"-3/4" stone) bedding 180 LF material S-38 Remove and Replace 24" CMP 22 LF S-39 Directional Drill 18" diameter HOPE sanitary sewer force main 1,010 LF DR 11 S-40 Work in Detail 1 (Connecting 12" PVC to existing 10" steel line) including 10" x 12" tee, 10" plug valve, 12" plug valve 1 LS and sleeve S-41 Cut existing 12" line' and install 12" PVC plug valve including 1 LS sleeve 8-42 Work in Detail 2 (Connecting existing 12" and 8" lines to the force main) including 3 - 12" plug valves, 12" 900 bend, 12" x 12" tee, 12" x 8" tee, 18" x 12" reducer, PVC to HOPE 1 LS transition fJtl:ing, 8" PVC C900, Class 200 pipe, 18" PVC C905, Class 235 pipe and excavation of abandoned portion of existino 12" line 8-43 Install 18" plug valve and plug at the end of the line as shown 1 L8 in plans -- 8-44 Base reinforcement fabric 1100 8Y 8-45 Install 3" combination air valve as shown in detail including 12 EA HOPE tee and flange adapter . BID PROPOSAL 00120-3 S&P Project No. G124.01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No, 50230 . "' " - -,-.- r 1 - - -,! .-. ~ J' ~" -.- ~~. ~ - ~I~" -~ - -~. - ----- '---1. j,~'_ I." )_. ! '1"_-' \: .,,1. ~" _1,_ ~.: 'l.~'-';-~"'I If'-\.'~'';01r'1,(~.tL~1\u~-;)'r'~ lr~_i~tr:nl~d~h:j 11 C;"ll'~;''''' ,J\,ll~'h! t, J ')I~d "IJ.!J~'.JU . jS.~':?J.:.~ v:1'~;;/ , --l:::J,-,_1: ~!..J__' ~.......".... _~ __~ \~ j I r' -'<1..."),1,, j ,..-~_1-,vr.-., ~t9:I'r)'''\ '\ . < " c ~ ~_ ,_ . , '~~tJ;t~Jtrl!JFJ. _ I:,~ ~. _, r ~':!n~J.~'<i:._ ,. ~ ~r (I\~~ PAVEMENT STRUCTURES P-3 Asphalt Pavement Leveling 10 Tons P-10 Remove and replace commercial asphalt driveways 321 SY .c,.... P-11 Dirt driveway replacement (Crush & Run) SY 1570 MISCELLANEOUS . - M-1 Flowable fill 100 CY M-3 Foundation backfill, GA DOT Type II, for additional - ". unclassified excavation 740 CY M-4 Clearing and Grubbing 6 ACRE . M-6 Concrete CY 100 . M-7 Silt fence, Type "C" LF 13,000 M-B Rip-Rap SY 50 . LUMP SUM , LS-1 Lump sum construction (includes but is not limited to the 1 LS listing continued below) LS-2 Install sewer ID tape and flex posts LS 1 . BID PROPOSAL 00120-4 S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 . Lump Sum Construction · Mobilization, Demobilization · Bonds, Insurance · Gabion Retaining Walls · Remove and reset fences, All types · Remove and reset gates, All types · Remove and reset storm sewer, Lengths & sizes vary · Remove and reconnect water services, complete · Reconnect sanitary sewer services . Remove and reset signs, Type varie~ ". · Remove and reset water sprinkler systems, complete · Remove and reset water valve, size varies . · Remove and reset yard lamps, Type varies. · Remove and reset mailboxes, Type varies · Erosion and sediment control (grassing, construction exits, rip-rap, misc. erosion control structures) · Silt fence, Type "A" · Silt fence, Type "B" · Traffic cOntrol · Miscellaneous grading · Permanent Grassing · Raise manholes and valves boxes to grade NOTE TO BIDDERS: FOR A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF BID ITEMS REFER TO THE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS. . BID PROPOSAL 00120-5 . ." ATTACHMENT 2 . . . . . Answers to Bidders Questions Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Bid Item No. 06-172 AUD Project No. 50230 October 10, 2006 The following are answers - to questions from Garney eonstruction received by Augusta Procurement Department on October 3,2006: Q. How is "Primary Initial Backfill" per "Embedment Detail for HDPE Sewer Pipe" detail sheet e22, defined per spec section 02221 ? A. The detail "Backfill Classes for Piping Installation" discusses the types of backfill. See Section 02221, Paragraph 2.01 discusses the soil materials for each class and what is considered suitable and unsuitable. . . Q. ean native excavated material be used for "Primary Initial Backfill" per '~mbedment Detail for HDPE Sewer Pipe" Sheet e22? A. Native excavated material may be used if it meets the requirements of Section 02221. See Paragraph 3.05 for further requirements. Q. Which Bedding definition in spec section 02221 defines "Bedding" per "Embedment Detail for HDPE Sewer Pipe" Sheet e22? A. The "Embedment Detail for HDPE Sewer Pipe" is a supplemental detail to "Bedding Classes for Flexible Sewer Pipe" and "Backfill- Classes for Piping Installation." The specifications refer to soils in the terms of these two details. Q. ean native excavated material be used for "Secondary Initial Backfill" per "Embedment Detail for HDPE Sewer Pipe" Sheet e22? A. No, bedding is only to be used when the excavated material is u~~uitable. In't~is, CaSe, a 6" thick stone base must be laid underneath the pipe per bid-item M-3. When material is suitable, pipe must be laid on undisturbed material. Q. When is "Alternate Bedding" detail on sheet e22 used? A. For the PVC pipe, the "Alternate Bedding" detail provides analtemative way of calculating trench size and depths of backfill. . Q. Whenare Bedding elasses for Flexible Sewer Pipe details sheet e22 used? A. The concrete cradle and concrete arch details will not be needed for these jobs. The granular bedding detail will be needed over top of the reinforcement fabric when the trench base material is unsuitable. Q. How is "Pipe Bedding" per Road eut Detail sheet e22 defined? A. This pipe bedding is no different from pipe bedding defined elsewhere. The pipe shall be laid on undisturbed native soil unless the trench base material is unsuitable. What is anticipated date of award? The fourth week of November. What is anticipated date of Notice to Proceed? The third or fourth week oJPecember. '. Were any soil borings made for this project? No. . Where on project is it anticipated to use the Select backfill item S-18? Select backfill is to be used where unsuitable soils are encountered and at the discretion of the Engineer. Refer to requirements of SeCtion 02221, Paragraph 3.01.C. How was the 5,500 ey for item S-18 calculated? The quantity listed in Pay Item S-18 is the Engineer's estimate of the quantity to be used. Where and howwill item P-e Asphalt Pavement Leveling be used on project? Asphalt pavement leveling (P-3) will only be necessary if uneven pavement or potholes exist in the area next to the trench that will need to be overlaid. This adjacent area will require additional asphalt prior to the overlay. Q. Are any alternate access roads available in park area? ean we use existing levee roads to access project? A. Station 122+00 to 181 +00 can be accessed by the road going through Boral Bricks property and following the proposed route: The double box culvert road leading out of the back of the Messerly WWTP and following the proposed route is the best road to access Station 86+00 to Station 233+98. Other means of access will require the individual owners' pennission and must be coordinated with them. . . . . The following are answers to questions from W.L. Hailey received by Augusta Procurement Department on October 3,2006: Q. When is the notice to proceed anticipated for this project? A. Anticipated notice to proceed is expected to occur during the week of December 18, 2006. Q. When is the award anticipated for this project? A. Anticipated award of the project is expected to occur during the week of November 20, 2006. Q. Station 126+00 - 234+00 appears to be in a wetland area with a probable high water table, will the stringent specifications involving dewatering of the trench be enforced in this area? A. Yes, the dewatering requir~ments as indicated in the General Conditions;--Paragraph 17.9.1 through 17.9.8 will be enforced on this project. In addition, other requirements for dewatering and bypass pumping are located in other areas of the Contract Documents. Q. The specifications 02221-9, 3.02 Para 4 refer to an "existing drainage feature" where water is to be pumped to. What and where are these existing features? . A. Existing drainage features are merely the natural path that the water is draining. Following the proposed route through the constructed wetlands, almost the entire path is sloping away from the berm and away from the pipe. Pumping the water out of the trench and ten feet or so away from the pipe in the opposite direction of the road should allow the water to continue flowing away from the pipe and to the surrounding swamps. Pumped discharge shall be screened to prevent silt Q. Is thereanaltemate entrance/exit route to the project between the concrete and wooden bridge? A. Alternate access is available to the wetland cells, but it is the Contractor's responsibility to secure this access through the property owners and authorities having jurisdiction. Q, Is this route accessible by heavy track equipment? A. It is the Contractor's responsibility to ensure all equipment does not exceed the road and bridges' weight limits. . Q. Is this route accessible by semi-truck & trailer (i.e. pipe materials delivery)? A. It is the Contractor's responsibility to ensure all equipment does not exceed the road and bridges' weight limits. Q. . Can the pipe be strung ahead of the crews along the entire road (this may cause some alternate routing required for vehicles traveling within the trails and roads between lovers lane and the water treatment plant)? A. No. The main reasonfor this is that the temporary and pennanent easements through the constructed wetlands area do not include the road. Extra space is provided on the opposite side of the trench for pipe storage and handling. Q. A. Q. A. . Q. A. Q. A. . Has a geo-technical report been conducted in conjunction with this project? No. If so, can that report be proyidedto contractors? NIA Is there a disposal site for the drilling fluid that will be generated during the directional drilling? It is the Contractor's responsibility to legally dispose of the drilling fluid off-site. No disposal site will be provided by. the Owner. . Who are the approved manufacturers for HDPE fittings? Approved manufacturers for HDPE fittings are PLEXCO, DRISCOPIPE, or equal as approved by the Engineer. See Addendum for further notes. Q. What type of slope stabilization will be required along the embankments of the wetlands areas? A. The only place where the embankment should be disturbed is from 198+00 to 210+00. In this area, the only disturbance should be the removal of small trees. All work related to the pipeline should remain in the easements which are located off of the embankment. For the cleared areas, hay and seed should be used with erosion control matting used at the direction of the Engineer. . Q. What grass seed mix will be required in the wetlands areas? A. In the natural wetlands, no grass seed will be required. The granular road in the permanent easement is to remain and the temporary easement is to be restored to its original condition with any new material removed and original topsoil overlaid. All other areas of the project shall follow the grassing specifications. See Addendum for further information concerning the granular road. Q. What will be required if there is no fIrm trench bottom in the wetlands areas? A. If there is no firm trench bottom, which is established after over-excavating 6" of soil up to four times for a total of two feet, a base reinforcement fabric should be laid with 6" of stone underneath the pipe and stone around the pipe up to the height of 75% of the pipe. Make sure to note that the stone on this line has been especially designated in Section 02221-12 2nd paragraph. Due to the nature of the line, the rock must be smooth rock with no angular edges. This rock constitutes the foundation backfill bid item. Q. The majority of this project occurs away from traveled roads in what seems to be very saturated soils, what compaction requirements will the contractor be held'to in these situations? A. The compaction requirements will be 90% away from the road shoulders. . Q. What. information is available regarding the embankments. that are holding back water along the wetlands areas? How saturated are these embankments? What risk does the contractor have if the trench at the toe of these embankments causes some type of failure of the embankments? A. There is no information available regarding the embankments. The Contractor is responsible for the means and meihods of trenching and excavation and proper shoring should be done to ensure the surrounding material is left undisturbed. . . . . S&P Project No.G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No, 50230 . ' SECTION 00100 - ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for construction of wastewater system improvements at Augusta, Georgia, hereinafter referred to by project name as: Bid Item # Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta, Georgia will be received by the Augusta-Richmond County Commission, hereinafter referred to as the OWNER at the office of the Director of Purchasing, Room 605, Municipal Building until (a.m.)(p.m.) on ,200_, at which time all bids will be publicly opened and read in the presence of those interested. The work to be done consists of the following generally described items: Approximately 20,000 LF of 18-inch HDPE force main and 3,000 LF of 12-inch PVC force main to be constructed along Lovers Lane and constructed wetlands from Searle/NutraSweet to the Messerly Wastewater Treatment Plant. Plans and'specifications are open for public inspection at the Augusta-Richmond County Purehasing Dept., Room 605 Munieipal Building, Augusta, Georgia; and at the following locations: Digital Blueprint/Dodge Room Augusta, Georgia Augusta Builders Exehange Augusta, Georgia Copies of Contract Documents may be obtained at the Augusta-Richmond County Purchasing Department upon a deposit of $50.00 for each set (non-refundable). Bids shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope and addressed as follows: AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION c/o Director of Purchasing 530 Greene Street Room 605 - Municipal Building Augusta, Georgia 30911 Mark the outside of the envelope as follows: Bid Item # Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Bond secured by a surety company, certified check, or cashier's check in an amount equal to at least 10% of the amount of the bid. A contract performanee and payment bond eaeh in the amount of 100% of the contract amount will be required of the successful bidder. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 00100-1 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 The Augusta-Richmond County Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities in the bidding. 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 businessgroWttland development. Geri Sams, Director of Purchasing Publish: Augusta Chronicle ,200_ ,200_ Metro Courier ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 00100-2 S&P Project No, G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No, 50230 ",,~,j' . SECTION 00110 - INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS 1.01 GENERAL: All proposals must be presented in a sealed envelope, addressed to the Owner. The proposal must be filed with the Owner on. or before the time stated in the invitation for bids. Mailed proposals will be treated in every respect as though filed in person and will be subject to the same requirements. Proposals received subsequent to the time stated will be retumed unopened. Prior to the time stated any proposal may be withdrawn at the discretion of the bidder, but no proposal may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after bids have been opened, pending the exeeution of contract with the successful bidder. 1.02 EXAMINATION OF WORK: . Each bidder shall, by careful examination, satisfy himself as to the nature and location of the work, the conformation of the ground, the eharacter, quality and quantity of the facilities needed preliminary to and during the prosecution of the work, the general and local conditions, and all other matters which can in any way affeet the work or the eost thereof under the contract. No oral agreement or conversation with any officer, agent or employee of the Owner, either before or after the execution of the contract, shall affeet or modify any of the terms or obligations therein. 1.03 ADDENDA AND INTERPRETATIONS: No interpretation of the meaning of plans, specifieations or other prebid documents will be made to any bidder orally. Every request for such interpretation should be in writing addressed to the Direetor of Utilities, and. to be given consideration must be received at least five days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids. Any and all such interpretations and any supplemental instruetions will be in the form of written addenda to the speeifieations which, if issued, will be sent by certified mail with return receipt requested to all prospective bidders (at the respective addresses furnished for such purposes), not later than three days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids. Failure of any bidder to reeeive any sueh addendum or interpretation shall not relieve such bidder from any obligation under his bid as submitted. All addenda so issued shall become part of the Contract Documents. . INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS 00110-1 S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 . 1.04 PREPARATION OF BIDS: Bids shall be submitted on the forms provided and must be signed by the bidder or his authorized representative. Any corrections to entries made on bid forms should be initialed by the person signing the bid. Bidders must quote on all items appearing on the bid forms, unless specific directions in the advertisement, on the bid form, or in the speeial specifications allow for partial bids. Failure to quote on all items may disqualify the bid. When quotations on all items are not required, bidders shall insert the words "no bid" where appropriate. Alternative bids will not be considered unless specifically called for. Telegraphic bids will not be considered. Modifications to bids already submitted will be allowed if submitted by telegraph prior to the time fixed in the Invitation for Bids. Modifieations shall be submitted as such, and shall not reveal the total amount of either the original or revised bids. . Bids by wholly owned proprietorships or partnerships will be signed by all owners. Bids of corporations will be signed by an officer of the firm and his signature attested by the seeretary thereof who will affix the eorporate seal to the proposal. NOTE: A 10% Bid Bond is required in all cases. 1.05 BASIS OF AWARD: The bids wilrbe compared on the basis of unit prices, as extended, whieh will inelude and cover the furnishing of all material and the performance of all labor requisite or proper, and eompleting of all the work called for under the accompanying contract, and in the manner set forth and deseribed in the specifications. Where estimated quantities are included in certain items of the proposal, they are for the purpose of comparing bids. While they are believed to be close approximations, they are not guaranteed. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to check all items of construction. In case of error in extension of prices in a proposal, unit bid prices shall govern. 1.06 BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS: . No proposal will be received from any bidder unless he can present satisfactory evidence that he is skilled in work of a similar nature to that covered by the contract and has sufficient assets to meet all obligations to be ineurred in carrying out the work. He shall submit with his proposal, sealed in a INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS 00110-2 S&P Project No, G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No, 50230 .'~i: . separate envelope, a FINANCIAL EXPERIENCE AND EQUIPMENT STATEMENT, giving reliable information as to working capital available, plant equipment, and his experience and general qualifications. The. Owner may make such investigations as are deemed necessary to determine the ability of the bidder to perform the work and the bidder shall furnish to him all such additional information and data for this purpose as may be requested. The Owner reserves the right to rejeet any bid if the evidence submitted by the bidder or investigation of him fails to satisfy the Owner that such bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the contract and to eomplete the work contemplated therein. Part of the evidenee required above shall consist of a list of the names and addresses of not less than five (5) firms or corporations for which the bidder has done similar work. 1.07 PERFORMANCE BOND: . At the time of entering into the contract, the Contraetor shall give bond to the Owner for the use of the Owner and all persons doing work or furnishing skill, tools, machinery or materials under or for the purpose of such contract, conditional for the payment as they become due, of all just claims for sueh work, tools, machinery, skill and terms, for saving the Owner harmless from all eost and eharges that may accrue on aeeount of the doing of the work speeified, and for compliance with the laws pertaining thereto. Said bond shall be for the amount of the contract satisfaetory to the Owner and authorized by law to do business in the State of Georgia. Attorneys-in-fact who sign bonds must file with each eopy thereof a certified and effectively dated copy of the power of attorney. 1.08 REJECTION OF BIDS: These proposals are asked for in good faith, and awards will be made as soon as practieable, provided satisfactory bids are received. The right is reserved, however, to waive any informalities in bidding, to rejeet any and all proposals, or to accept a bid other than the lowest submitted if sueh action is deemed to be in the best interest of the Owner. 1.09 MINORITY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS SUPPORT: It is the intent of the Augusta-Riehmond County Commission to increase the involvement of qualified minority and economically disadvantaged businesses in the contracted work of County Government. . In an effort to support this intention, this project is .offered to all qualified firms. The bids will be evaluated based on qualifications, price and construction time. With all other items being considered equal, the contract, if awarded, will. be INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS 00110-3 S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No, 50230 . awarded to a minority and economically disadvantaged firm or a firm that has included such firms as subeontractors on this project. The bidders shall include with their bid a statement of qualification for themselves and/or any qualified subcontractors explaining why they should be eonsidered a minority or economically disadvantaged firm. If the firm does not fall into this category, no information is necessary. END OF SECTION 00110 . . INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS 00110-4 . . . S&P Project No, G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 SECTION 00120 - BID PROPOSAL AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION MUNICIPAL BUILDING AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 30911 PROJECT TITLE: INDUSTRIAL (CN) WASTEWATER FORCE MAIN AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GEORGIA BID ITEM NO.: 06-172 Gentlemen: The undersigned Bidder, herein referred to as singular and masculine, declares the following: 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 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 County Utilities Engineer/Director, carries no guarantee expressed or implied as to its completeness or accuracy and he has made due allowances therefore; 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 damages 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 and OSHA requirements; 7. He will complete the work in a timely manner. The required time of completion is indicated in the Bid Proposal Form; 8. He will maintain the site as clean as possible by not allowing debris to accumulate before making trips to his disposal site. Materials sold for salvage shall not be accumulated on the project site; 9. He will not burn any materials on site without written approval from proper authorities; and hereby proposes and agrees to furnish all materials,-Iabor, skill, equipment, tools, and other things of every kind and description specified, needed or used for the complete execution of all work covered by and-in conformity with the Plans, specifications, and other Contract Documents prepared by Stevenson & Palmer Enaineerina. Inc. and all Amendments and Addenda thereto, for the sums hereinafter stated. - BID PROPOSAL 00120-1 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 DATE: October 25. 2006 Gentlemen: In compliance with your invitation for bids, the undersigned hereby proposes to furnish all labor, equipment and materials, and perform all work for the project referred to herein as: INDUSTRIAL (CN) WASTEWATER FORCE MAIN In strict accordance with the Contract Documents and in consideration of the amounts shown on the bid schedule attached hereto and totaling: Two million one hundred eiQht-one thousand four hundred fifty-three and 00 /100 dollars ( $2.181.453.00 ). The undersigned hereby agrees that, upon written acceptance of this bid, he will within 10 days of receipt of such notice execute a formal contract agreement with the Owner, and that he will provide the bond or guarantees required by the contract documents. The undersigned hereby agrees that, if awarded the contract, he will commence the work within Ten (10) calendar days after the date of written notice to proceed, and that he will complete the work within one-hundred eighty (180) calendar days after the date of such notice. The undersigned acknowledges receipt of the following addenda: Addendum No. One Two Addendum Date Oct 3 Oct 16 Enclosed is a bid guarantee consisting of amount of in the 10% Respectfully Submitted, Firm Address BY: TITLE: BID PROPOSAL 00120-2 S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No, 50230 . SCHEDULE OF UNIT PRICES: SANITARY SEWER S-1J 12" diameter PVC sanitary sewer force main C900, Class 3600 103,50000 200, Depth 0' to 6', including Type II (1/2"-3/4" stone) bedding 2,875 LF material S-18 Select backfill, GA DOT Type I, Class I & II (Sand/Clay) - 5,500 CY 2000 110,00000 Measuredbin-Iace volume. S-19 Miscellaneous pipe fittings . . 3 EACH 50000 1 ,50000 ... S-31 Cut and plug existing 10" sanitary sewer LS 2,00~ 2,00000 1 S-34 AC Water Main Crossing 2,80000 2,80000 1 EA S-37A 18" diameter DIPS HDPE sanitary sewer force main DR 17, 5000 966 65000 Depth 0' to 6', including Type II (1/2"-3/4" stone) bedding 19,333 LF , material . S-37B 18" diameter DIPS HDPE sanitary sewer force main DR 17, 9,72000 Depth 10' to 12', including Type II (1/2"-3/4" stone) bedding 180 LF 5400 material S-38 Remove and Replace 24" CMP 3300 72600 22 LF S-39 Directional Drill 18" diameter HDPE sanitary sewer force 1,010 LF 20000 202,00000 main DR 11 S-40 Work in Detail 1 (Connecting 12" PVC to existing 10" steel 50,00~ line) including 10" x 12" tee, 10" plug valve, 12" plug valve 1 LS 50,00~ and sleeve S-41 Cut existing 12" line and install 12" PVC plug valve including 1 LS 20,00000 20,00000 sleeve S-42 Work in Detail 2 (Connecting existing 12" and 8" lines to the force main) including 3 - 12" plug valves, 12" 900 bend, 12" x 12" tee, 12" x 8" tee, 18" x 12" reducer, PVC to HDPE 1 LS 85,00000 85,00000 transition fitting, 8" PVC C900, Class. 200 pipe, 18" PVC C905, Class 235 pipe and excavation of abandoned portion of existin 12" line S-43 Install 18" plug valve and plug at the end of the line as shown 1 LS 45,OO~ 45,00000 in fans S-44 Base reinforcement fabric 300 3,30~ 1100 SY S-45 Install 3" combination air valve as shown in detail including 12 EA 20,00~ 240,00~ HDPE tee and f1an e ada ter BID PROPOSAL 00120-3 S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No, 50230 . PAVEMENT STRUCTURES P-3 Asphalt Pavement Leveling 10 Tons 7000 70000 P-10 Remove and replace commercial asphalt driveways 321 SY 6.,m 21,507QQ P-11 Dirt driveway replacement (Crush & Run) 1570 SY 600 9,42000 MISCELLANEOUS M-1 Flowable fill 100 CY 11000 11,00000 M-3 Foundation backfill, GA DOT Type II, for additional 740 CY 2700 19,98000 unclassified excavation M-4 Clearing and Grubbing 6 ACRE 8,00~ 48,00000 M-6 Concrete 100 CY 11000 11,00000 . M-7 Silt fence, Type "C" 13,000 LF 21Q 27,30000 M-8 Rip-Rap 50 SY 2500 1 ,25000 LUMP SUM LS-1 Lump sum construction (includes but is not limited to the 1 LS 184,10000 184,10000 Iistin continued below LS-2 Install sewer 10 tape and flex posts 1 LS 5,000QQ 5,00000 ~ .';"'; . BID PROPOSAL 00120-4 . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No, 50230 Lump Sum Construction · Mobilization, Demobilization . Bonds, Insurance . Gabion Retaining Walls . 'Remove and reset fences, All types . Remove and reset gates, All types . Remove and reset storm sewer, Lengths & sizes vary . Remove and reconnect water services, complete . Reconnect sanitary sewer services . Remove and reset signs, Type varies . Remove and reset water sprinkler systems, complete . Remove and reset water valve, size varies . . Remove and reset yard lamps, Type varies . Remove and reset mailboxes, Type varies . . Erosion and sediment control (grassing, construction exits, rip-rap, mise, erosion control structures) . Silt fence, Type "A" . Silt fence, Type "B" . Traffic control . Miscellaneous grading . Permanent Grassing . Raise manholes and valves boxes to grade NOTE TO BIDDERS: FOR A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF BID ITEMS REFER TO THE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS. BID PROPOSAL 00120-5 S&P Project No, G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No, 50230 . SECTION 00125 - FORM OF BID BOND KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that we, the undersigned, , as Principal, and , as Surety, are held firmly bound unto Augusta-Richmond County Commission, as Owner, in the penal sum of: DOLLARS ($ ), 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 day of ,20_, The condition of this 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 eontract in writing for the construction of NOW, THEREFOR, (a) If said Bid shall be rejected, or in the alternate, (b) If said Bid shall be accepted and the Principal shall execute and deliver a contract in the Form of Contract attached hereto (properly completed in accordance with said Bid) and shall furnish a bond for his faithful performance of said contract, and for the payment of all persons performing labor or furnishing materials in connection therewith, and shall in all other respects perform the agreement created by the acceptance of said Bid, then this obligation shall be void, otherwise the same shall remain in force and effect; it being expressly understood and agreed that the liability of the Surety for any and all claims hereunder shall, in no event, exceed the penal amount of this obligation herein stated. . 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 time within which the Owner may accept such Bid; and said Surety does hereby waive notice of any such extension. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Principal and the Surety have hereunto 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 offieers, the day and year first set forth above. L.S. (Principal) (Surety) (Attorney in Fact) SEAL . FORM OF BID BOND 00125-1 S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No, 50230 . SECTION 00130 - NOTICE OF AWARD TO: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: INDUSTRIAL (CN) WASTEWATER FORCE MAIN AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GEORGIA The Owner has considered the Bid submitted by you for the above described WORK in response to its Advertisement for Bids dated , 20_ and Information for Bidders. You are hereby notified that you BID has been accepted for items in the amount of $ You have agreed in your Proposal to execute the Agreement and furnish the required Contractor's Performance and Payment Bond within ten (10) ealendardays from the date of this Notice to you. It you fail tom exeeute said Agreement and furnish said Bonds within ten (10) days from the date of this Notiee, said OWNER will be entitled to eonsider all your rights arising out of the OWNER'S acceptance of your Bid as abandoned and as forfeiture of your Bid Bond. The Owner will be entitled to sueh other rights as may be granted by law. . You are required to return an acknowledged copy of this NOTICE OF AWARD to the Owner. Dated this day of ,20_. BY: Title: Acceptance of Notice Reeeipt of the above Notice of Acceptance of the Bid Proposal is hereby aeknowledged on this day of , 20_. BY: Title . NOTICE OF AWARD 00130-1 S&P Project No, G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No, 50230 . WITNESSETH: that the Contractor and the Owner, for the considerations hereinafter named, agree as follows: . ARTICLE I - SCOPE OF WORK: The Contraetor hereby agrees to furnish all of the materials and all of the equipment and labor necessary, and to perform all of the work shown on the plans and described in the specifications for the project entitled: Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia. and in aceordance with the requirements and provisions of the Contraet Documents as defined in the General and Special Conditions hereto attaehed, which are hereby made a part of this agreement. . ARTICLE II - TIME OF COMPLETION - LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: The work to be performed under this Contract shall be commenced within 10 calendar days after the date of written notice by the Owner or the Contractor to proeeed. All work shall be completed within 240 calendar days with all sueh extensions of time as are provided for in the General Conditions. It is hereby understood and mutually agreed, by and between the Contractor and the Owner, that the date of beginning, rate of progress and the time for eompletion of the work to be done hereunder are ESSENTIAL CONDITIONS of this eontract. Contractor agrees that said work shall be prosecuted regularly, diligently, and uninterruptedly at such rate of progress as will ensure full eompletion thereof within the time specified. It is expressly understood and agreed by and between the Contractor and the Owner, that the time for completion of the work described herein is a reasonable time for completion of the same, taking into consideration the average climatic range and construetion conditions prevailing in this loeality. IF THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NEGLECT, FAIL, OR REFUSE TO COMPLETE THE WORK WITHIN THE TIME HEREIN SPECIFIED, then the Contractor does hereby agree, as a part of the consideration for the awarding of this eontraet, to pay the Owner the sum of Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars, not as a penalty, but as liquidated damages for such breach of contract as hereinafter set forth, for each and every ealendar day that the Contractor shall be in default after the time stipulated in the Contract for eompleting the work. . """ AGREEMENT 00135-1 S&P Project No, G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No, 50230 . The said amount is fixed and agreed upon by and between the Contractor and the Owner because of the impracticability and extreme difficulty of fixing and ascertaining the actual damages the Owner would, in such event, sustain, and said amounts shall be retained from time to time by the Owner from current periodical estimates. It is further agreed that time is of the essence of each and every portion of this Contract and the specifications wherein a definite portion and certain length of time is fixed for the additional time is allowed for the completion of any work, the new time limit fixed by extension shall be the essence of this contraet. ARTICLE 11I- PAYMENT: (A) The Contract Sum The Owner shall pay to the contraetor for the' performance of the Contract the amount as stated in the Proposal and Schedule of Items. No variations shall be made in the amount exeept as set forth in the speeifieations attached hereto. (B) Progress Payment . On no later than the fifth day of every month, the Contractor shall submit to the Owner's Engineer an estimate covering the percentage of the total amount of the Contract which has been completed from the start of the job up to and including the last working day of the preeeding month, together with such supporting evidence as may( be required by the Owner and/or the Engineer.. This estimate shall include only the quantities in place and at the unit prices as set forth in the Bid Schedule. On the vendor run following approval of the invoice for payment, the Owner shall after deducting previous payments made, pay to the Contraetor 90% of the amount of the estimate on units accepted in plaee. The 10% retained percentage may be held by the Owner until the final eompletion and aceeptance of all work under the Contract. ARTICLE IV - ACCEPTANCE AND FINAL PAYMENT: (A) Upon receipt of written notice that the work is ready for final inspection aceeptanee, the Engineer shall within 10 days made sueh inspeetion, and when he finds the work acceptable under the Contract and the Contraet fully performed, he will promptly issue a final certifieate, over his own signature, stating that the work required by this Contract has been complet~d and is accepted by him under the terms and eonditions thereof, and the entire balance found to be due the Contractor, including the retained percentage, shall be. paid to the Contractor by the Owner within 15 days after the date of said final certifieate. . (B) Before final payment is due, the Contractor shall submit evidence satisfactory to the Engineer that all payrolls, material bills, and other indebtedness connected with work have been paid, except that in case of disputed indebtedness of liens of evidence of payment of all such disputed amounts when adjudicated in cases where such payment has not already been guaranteed by surety bond. AGREEMENT 00135-2 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 (C) The making and aceeptance of the final payment shall constitute a waiver of all claims by the Owner, other than those arising from unsettled liens, from faulty work appearing within 12 months after final payment, from requirements of the specifications, or. from manufacturer's guarantees. It shall also constitute a waiver of all claims by the Contractor except those previously made and still unsettled. (D) If after the work has been substantially completed, full completion thereof is materially delayed through no fault of the Contractor, and the Engineer, so certifies, the Owner shall upon certification of the Engineer, and without terminating the Contract, make payment of ."'the balance due for that portion of the work fully completed and aceepted. Each payment shall be made under the terms and conditions governing final payment, except that it shall not eonstitute a waiver of claims. , IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement in three (3) eounterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, in the year and day first mentioned above. AUGUST GEORGIA . .. (J fl. By: J.(J p~ As its Mayor (SEAL) CI (SEAL) ATTEST: ~ /~ Stephen M. McCandless _~~~~ Corp. Seoretary se{j;n.:1A~ W~ AGREEMENT -:. ~y~' ~ --' {iARNEY COMPANIES. INO. CONTRACTOR: BY:~ - As its AEL H. HEITMANN VICE. PRt:~IUt:.N I Address: GARNEY COMPANIES, INC. 1 JJJ ~L W. V1'.'IQ~1 RO Ii n KANSAS CITY. MISSOURI 641 Hf 00135-3 S&P Project No. G124-01.05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 Western Bond No: 5864-2329 Liberty Bond No: 674-010013 . SECTION 00140 - PERFORMANCE BOND THIS BOND IS EXECUTED TOGETHER WITH ANOTHER BOND IN FAVOR OF THE OWNER AS OBLIGEE CONDITIONED UPON PERFORMANCE OF THE CONTRACT. KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That Garney Companies, Inc. , as Principal, hereinafter called Contractor, and see ATTACHMENT 1 , a corporation organized an existing under the laws of the State of Attachment 1 , with its principal office inn the City of Attachment 1 l. State of Attachment 1 , as Surety, hereinafter called Surety, are held and firmly bound unto Augusta-Richmond County Commission, as Obligee hereinafter ealled Owner in the Renal amount Two Million One Hundred Eighty One Ttwurfgffbtour Hundred Fifty ThreeDolla~s ($ 2,181,4-53.00 ) for the payment whereof Contractor and Surety bind themselves, their heirs, exeeutors, administrators, suecessors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents for the faithful performaneeof a certain written agreement. WHEREAS, Contraetor has by said written agreement dated a contract with the Owner for Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main entered into , in . accordanee with the drawings and specifieationsissued by Stevenson & Palmer Engineering, Ine., whichcontraet is by referenee made a part hereof, and is hereinafter referred to as the Contract. NOW, THEREFORE, the eondition of this obligation is sueh that if theContraetor shall promptly faithfully perform the Contraet, then this obligation shall be null and void; otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect. The Surety hereby waives notice of any alteration or extension of time made by the Owner. Whenever the Contractor shall be, and declared by the Owner to be in default under the Contraet, the Owner having performed the Owner's obligations thereunder, the Surety may promptly remedy the default, or shall promptly: 1. Complete the Contraet in accordance with the terms and conditions, or 2. Obtain a bid or bids for completing the Contract in aceordance with the terms and conditions, and upon determination by Surety of the lowest responsible bidder, or, if the Owner eleets, upon determination by the Owner and Surety jointly of the lowest responsible bidder, arrange for a eontraet between sueh bidder and Owner, and make available as Work progresses (even though there should be a default or a succession of defaults under the Contraet or eontraets of completion arranged under this paragraph) sufficient funds to pay the eost of completion less the balance . of the eontraet price; but not exceeding, including other eosts and damages for PERFORMANCE BOND 00140-1 . ATTACHMENT 1 eONTRAeTOR: Gamey eompanies, Inc. OWNER: Augusta-Richmond eountyeommission, Georgia PROJEeT: Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main, Project No. 50230 eONTRAeT PRIeE: Two Million One Hundred Eighty One Thousand Four Hundred Fifty Three and no/lOO, ($2,181,453.00) , Western Surety eompany a South Dakota eorporation PO Box 5077 Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5077 800/331-6053, as eo-Surety Bond No: 58642329 and . Liberty Mutual Insurance eompany a Massachusetts eorporation 450 Plymouth Road, Suite 400 Plymouth Meeting, P A 19462 610/832-8240, as eo-Surety Bond No: 674010013 . . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 which the Surety may be liable hereunder, the amount set forth in the first paragraph hereof. The term "balance of the eontract priee" as used in this paragraph, shall mean the total amount payable by Owner to Contractor under the Contract and any amendments thereto, less the amount properly paid by the Owner to the Contraetor. Any suit under this bond must be instituted before the expiration of two (2) years from the date on which the final payment under the Contract falls due. No right of action shall aecrue on this bond to or for the use of any persons or corporation other than the Owner named herein or the heirs, exeeutors, administrators or suceessors of the Owner. Signed and sealed this w~ness~~~ Attest ~/h.. m~ Stephen M. MoCandleae Corp. Secretary.. Witness see A TT ACHMENT 2 day of 29~..-- ;.. Garney Companies, Inc. Contractor _ ~t1. ~ln~l) (Title) . VICE PRESIDENT see A TT ACHMENT 2 (Seal) Surety see A TT ACHMENT 2 (Seal) see A TT ACHMENT 2 Witness (Seal) (Title) Note: Date of Bond must be prior to date of Contract. If Contraetor is partnership, all partners should exeeute bond. PERFORMANCE BOND 00140-2 . . . -J' A TT ACHMENT 2 - CO-SURETY SIGNATURE PAGE eONTRAeTOR: Gamey eompanies, Inc. OWNER: Augusta-Richmond eounty eommission, Georgia PROJEeT: Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main, Project 50230 eONTRAeT PRIeE: Two Million One Hundred Eighty One Thousand Four Hundred Fifty Three and nollOO ($2,181,453.00) Bond No: 58642329 Western Surety eompany PO Box 5077 Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5077 co-surety Witness: ~d.AA Barbara A. Miller, Witness brtwk ~ ~ hvAI- ~JmD., dcf:.~c Brenda L. Linze, Witness by: Linda L. Nutt, Attorney-in-Fact Bond No: 674010013 Liberty Mutual Insurance eompany 450 Plymouth Road, Suite 400 Plymouth Meeting, P A 19462 co-surety ~tl.~ Barbara A. Miller, Witness by::- -eX ~ Xv ~ tJjf Linda L. ~utt, Attorney-in-Fact l2xP/fUCu rJtd:~ Brenda L. Linze, Witness e/o Thomas McGee, L.e. PO Box 419013 Kansas eityMO 64141-6013 Phone: 816/842-4800 Fax: 816/842-5516 S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities ProjectNo, 50230 ./ Western Bond No: 58642329 Liberty Bond No: 674010013 . SECTION 00145 - LABOR AND MATERIAL PAYMENT BOND THIS BOND IS EXECUTED TOGETHER WITH ANOTHER BOND IN FAVOR OF THE OWNER AS OBLIGEE CONDITIONED UPON PERFORMANCE OF THE CONTRACT. KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That Garney Companies, Inc. , as Principal, hereinafter called Contractor and see A 1'1' ACHMENT 1 , a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Attachment 1 ,with its principal offiee in the City of Attachment J , State of Attachment 1 , as Surety, hereinafter called Surety, are held and firmly bound unto Augusta-Richmond County Commission, as Obligee, hereinafter called the Owner, for the use and benefit of claimants as herein below defined in the amount of Two Million One Hundred Eighty One ** Dollars ($ 2,181,45 '3.00----- ) for the payment whereof Contraetor and Surety bind themselves, their heirs, exeeutors, administrators, suceessors, and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. **Thousand Four Hundred Fifty Three and nollOO Dolars . WHEREAS, the Contraetor has by written agreement dated entered into a eontraet with Owner for construction of Industrial (CN) Wastewater Foree Main .. in aeeordance with drawings and specifications issued by Stevenson & Palmer Engineering, Ine., which contraet is by reference made a part hereof, and is hereinafter referred to as the Contraet. 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 materials used or as reasonably required to use in the performance of the Contract, then this obligation shall be null and void; otherwise it shall remain in full foree and effect; subject, however, to the following conditions: 1. A claimant is defined as one having a direet contract with the Contractor or with a subeontraetor for labor, material, or both, used or reasonably required for use in the performance of the Contract, labor and material being eonstrued as to include that part of water, gas, power, light, heat, oil, gasoline, telephone service or rental of equipment directly applieable to the Contraet.. . 2. The above named Contractor and Surety hereby jointly and severally agree with the Owner that every claimant as herein defined, who has not been paid in full before the expiration of a period of ninety days after the day on which the last of such claimant's work or labor was done or performed, or materials was furnished by sueh claimant, may sue on this bond for the use of sueh claimant, prosecute the suit to final judgment 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. LABOR AND MATERIAL PAYMENT BOND 00145-1 . ATTACHMENT 1 CONTRAeTOR: Gamey eompanies, Inc. OWNER: Augusta-Richmond eounty eommission, Georgia PROJEeT: Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main, Project No. 50230 eONTRAeT PRleE: Two Million One Hundred Eighty One Thousand Four Hundred Fifty Three and no/l 00, ($2,181,453.00) Western Surety eompany a South Dakota eorporation PO Box 5077 Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5077 800/331-6053, as eo-Surety Bond No: 58642329 and . Liberty Mutual Insurance eompany a Massachusetts eorporation 450 Plymouth Road, Suite 400 Plymouth Meeting, P A 19462 610/832-8240, as eo-Surety Bond No: 674010013 . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 . 3. No suit or action shall be eommenced hereunder by any claimant, (a) Unless claimant, other than one having direct contact with the Contraetor, 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 whieh 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. Sueh 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 offieer. . (b) After the expiration of one (1) year following the date on which Contractor eeased work on said Contract, it being understood, however, that if any limitation embodied in this bond is prohibited by any law eontrolling the . eonstruction hereof, such limitation shall be deemed to be amended so as to be equal to the minimum period of limitation permitted by such law. (e) Other than in a state court of competent jurisdiction in and for t~e county or other politieal subdivision of the state in whieh the projeet, or any part thereof, is situated, or in the United States District Court for the distric(in vy,hich the project, or any part thereof, is situated, and not elsewhere. 4. The amount of this bond shall be redueed by and to the extent of any payment or payments made in good faith hereunder, inclusive of the payment by Surety of mechanic's liens whieh may be filed of record against said improvement, whether or not claim for the amount of sueh lien be presented under and against this bond. Signed and sealed this Wttness ~~ stephen M. McCandless Attest -J'../?1 .h;~ Corp. Secretary day of 20 . Garney Companies. Inc. Contraetor "..-;;-- (Seal) Witness see A TT ACHMENT 2 (Title) MIl,;HAt:L H. Hell ~~eNa~ VICE PRESIDENT see A TT ACHMENT 2 Surety (Seal) Witness see A TT ACHMENT 2 see A TT ACHMENT 2 (Title) (Seal) . LABOR AND MATERIAL PAYMENT BOND 00145-2 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 Note: Date of Bond must be prior to date of Contraet. If Contractor is partnership, all partners should execute bond. LABOR AND MATERIAL PAYMENT BOND 00145-3 . . . ATTACHMENT 2 - CO-SURETY SIGNATURE PAGE eONTRAeTOR: Gamey eompanies, Inc. OWNER: Augusta-Richmond eounty eommission, Georgia PROJEeT: Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main, Project 50230 eONTRAeT PRIeE: Two Million One Hundred Eighty One Thousand Four Hundred Fifty Three and nollOO ($2,181,453.00) Bond No: 58642329 Western Surety eompany PO Box 5077 Sioux Falls. SD 57117-5077 co-surety -AfJlAj", I ~" JIl,. II. by: U) VV'lLtV V ~ ~ Linda L. Nutt, Attorney-in-Fact Bond No: 674010013 Liberty Mutual Insurance eompany 450 Plymouth Road, Suite 400 Plymouth Meeting. P A 19462 co-surety . by: (j!?~ <f.,./,ittff LindaL. Nutt, Attorney-in-Fact e/o Thomas McGee, L.e. PO Box 419013 Kansas City MO 64141-6013 Phone: 816/842-4800 Fax: 816/842-5516 Witness: ~ t2.~ Barbara A. Miller, Witness ~{ dctr0f Brenda L. Linze, Wi.tness ~tJ.~ Barbara A. Miller, Witness ~ (kt~ Brenda L. Linze, Witness . . . Western Surety Company POWER OF ATTORNEY APPOINTING INDIVIDUAL ATTORNEY-IN-FACT Know All Men By These Presents, That WESTERN SURETY COMPANY, a South Dakota corporation, is a duly organized and existing corporation having its principalofficeiil the City of Sioux Falls, and State of South Dakota, and that it does by virtue of the signature and seal herein affixed hereby make, constitute and appoint Barbara A Miller, Brenda L Linze, J Douglas Joyce, Eric Van Buskirk, Linda L Nutt, Lawrence S Kaminsky, MichaelT Kelly, Eugene A Klein, Thomas PLatz, Thomas M English, Michael Lee Swift, Individually of Kansas City, MO, its true and lawful Attorney(s)-in-Fact with full power and authority hereby conferred to sign, seal and execute for and on its behalf. bonds. undertakings and other obligatory instruments of similar nature - In Unlimited Amounts- and to bind it thereby as fully and to the same extent as if such instruments were signed by a duly authorized officer of the corporation and all the acts of said Attorney, pursuant to the authority hereby given, are- hereby ratified and confirmed. This Power of Attorney is made and executed pursuant to and by authority of the By-Law printed on the reverse hereof, duly adopted, as indicated, by the shareholders of the corporation. In Witness Whereof, WESTERN SURETY COMPANY has caused these presents to be signed by its Senior Vice President and its corporate seal to be hereto affixed on this 19th day of October, 2006. WESTERN SURETY COMPANY -;0ifd . Paul . Bruflat, Semor VIce PreSident State of South Dakota County of Minnehaha } ss On this 19th day of October, 2006, before me personally came Paul T. Bruflal, to me known, who, being by me duly sworn, did depose and say: that he resides in the City of Sioux Falls, State of South Dakota; that he is the Senior Vice President of WESTERN SURETY COMPANY described in and . which executed the above instrument; that he knows the seal of said corporation; that the seal affixed to the said instrument is such corporate seal; that it was so affixed pursuant to authority given by the Board of Directors of said corporation and that he signed his name thereto pursuant to like authority, and acknowledges same to be the act and deed of said corporation. My commission expires ....................................................... + ~ D. KRELL ~ r r $~NOTAAY PUBLIC~$ r SOUTH DAJ(OTA~r r r +................................................ + ~ ~P"b1k November 30, 2012 CERTIFICATE 1, L Nelson, Assistant Secretary of WESTERN SURETY COMPANY do hereby certify that the Power of Attorney hereinabove set forth is still in force, and further certify that the By-Law of the corporation printed on the reverse hereof is still in force. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said corporation this day of WESTERN SURETY COMPANY cr ~"~S~K<" Fonn F4280-09-06 . . . S&P Project No, G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 SECTION 00150 - CERTIFICATE OF OWNER'S ATTORNEY I, the undersigned , the authorized and acting legal representative of Augusta-Richmond County Commission do hereby certify as follows: I have examined the 'attached Contract(s) and Surety bonds and the manner of execution thereof, and I am of the opinion that each of the aforesaid agreements has been duly executed by the proper parties thereto acting through their duly authorized representatives; that said representatives have full power and authority to execute said agreements on behalf of the respective parties named thereon; and that the foregoing agreements eonstitute valid and legally binding obligations upon the parties executing the same in accordance with the terms, conditions and provisions thereof. (Signature) Date: CERTIFICATE OF OWNER'S ATTORNEY 00150-1 S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 . SECTION 00155 - NOTICE TO PROCEED TO: Date: Project: Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia You are hereby notified to commence work in accordance with the Agreement dated , 20_, within ten (10) calendar days following this date, the date first written above, and you are to complete the work within Two Hundred Forty (240) conseeutive ealendar days after the date of this notiee. The date set for completion of all work is therefor ,20_. By: Title: Acceptance of Notice . Receipt of the above Notice to Proeeed is hereby acknowledged and the same is hereby aceepted on this day of , 20_. By: Title: . NOTICE TO PROCEED 00155-1 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No, 502,30," SECTION 00160 - AFFIDAVIT OF PAYMENT OF CLAIMS (CONTRACTOR) THIS DAY appeared before me, , a Notary Public, in and for , and being by me first duly sworn states that all subcontractors and suppliers of labor and materials have been paid all sums due them to date for work performed or material furnished in the performanee of the contract between: (OWNER) (CONTRACTOR), dated and , 20_, for the construction of CONTRACTOR BY: TITLE: DATE: SEAL OF CONTRACTOR (If a Corporation) Subscribed and sworn to before _ day of , 20_. My commission expires on the _ day of ,20_. NOTARY PUBLIC (NOTARY SEAL) AFFIDAVIT OF PAYMENT OF CLAIMS 00160-1 . . . S&P Project No, G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 SECTION 00170 - CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE This is to certify that of (Insurance Company) has issued policies of insurance, as identified (Insurance Co. Address) by a policy number to the insured name below, and that such policies are in full force and effect at this time. Furthermore, this is to eertify that these polieies meet the requirements described in the Special Conditions of this contract; and its agreed that none of these policies will be canceled or changed so as to affect this Certificate until ten (10) days after written notiee of such eaneellation or change has been delivered to (Client & Client Address) 1. INSURED 2. ADDRESS 3. PROJECT NAME: 4. PROJECT NUMBER: 5. POLICY NUMBER(S): (CONTRACTOR) DATE: INSURANCE COMPANY . ISSUED AT: AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ADDRESS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE 00170-1 . . . S&P Project No, G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 NOTE: Please attach Certifieate of Insurance form to this page. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE 00170-2 . . . Revision Date August 2001 GENERAL CONDITIONS ARTICLE I--DEFINITIONS Wherever used in these General Conditions or in the other Contract Documents the following terms have the meanings indicated, which are applicable to both the singular and plural thereof: Addenda- Any changes, revisions or clarifications of the Contract Documents which have been duly issued by OWNER to prospective Bidders prior to the time of opening of Bids, Agreement-The written agreement between OWNER and CONTRACTOR covering the Work to be performed; other Contract Documents are attached to the Agreement and made a part thereof as provided therein. Application for Payment-The form accepted by PROFESSIONAL which is to be used by CONTRACTOR in requesting progress or final payments and which is to include such supporting documentation as is required by the Contract Documents. 'Bid-The offer or proposal of the bidder submitted on the prescribed form setting forth the price(s) for the Work to be performed, Bonds-Bid, performance and payment bonds and other instruments of security furnished by CONTRACTOR and its Surety in accordance with the Contract Documents. Change Order- A document recommended by PROFESSIONAL, which is signed by CONTRACTOR and OWNER, and authorizes an addition, deletion or revision in the Work, or an adjustment in the Contract Price or the Contract Time, issued on or after the Effective Date of the Agreement. Contract Documents-The Agreement: Addenda (which pertain to the Contract Documents); CONTRACTOR's Bid (including documentation accompanying the Bid and any post-Bid documentation submitted prior to the Notice of Award) when attached as an exhibit to the Agreement; the Bonds; these General Conditions; the Supplementary Conditions; the Plans, Specifications and the Drawings as the same are more specifically identified in the Agreement; Certificates of Insurance; Notice of Award; and Change Order duly delivered after execution of Contract together with all amendments, modifications and supplements issued pursuant to paragraphs 3,3 and 3,5 or after the Effective Date of the Agreement. Contract Price-The moneys payable by OWNER to CONTRACTOR under the Contract Documents as stated in the Agreement (subject to the provisions of paragraph 11.9.1 in the case of Unit Price Work), Contract Time-The number of days (computed as provided in paragraph 17.2.1) or the date stated in the Agreement for the completion of the Work. CONTRACTOR- The person, firm or corporation with whom OWNER has entered into the Agreement. COUNTY-Richmond County, Georgia, or Augusta, Georgia, political subdivisions of the State of Georgia, the Augusta-Richmond County Commission, and its authorized designees, agents, or employees. Day- Either a working day or calendar day as specified in the bid documents. If a calendar day should fall on a legal holiday, that day will be omitted from the computation. Legal Holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and the following Friday, and Christmas Day, Defective-An adjective which, when modifying the word Work, refers to Work that is unsatisfactory, faulty or GC-1 Page 1 of 52 Revision Date August 2001 . deficient, does not conform to the Contract Documents, or does not meet the requirements of any inspection, reference standard, test or approval referred to in the Contract Documents, or has been damaged prior to PROFESSIONAL's recommendation of final payment, unless responsibility for the protection thereof has been assumed by OWNER at Substantial Completion (in accordance with paragraph 14:8 or 14.10), Drawings-The drawings which show the character and scope of the Work to be performed and which have been prepared or approved by PROFESSIONAL and are referred to in the Contract Documents. Effective Date of the Agreement-The date indicated in the Agreement on which it becomes effective, but if no such date is indicated it means the date on which the Agreement is signed by the Mayor of Augusta, Georgia, Field Order-A written order issued by PROFESSIONAL that modifies Drawings and Specifications, but which does not involve a change in the Contract Price or the Contract Time, General Requirements- Sections of Division I of the Specifications, Laws or Regulations- Laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes and/or orders. Notice of Award-The written notice by OWNER to the apparent successful bidder stating that upon compliance by the apparent successful bidder with the conditions precedent enumerated therein, within the time specified, OWNER will sign and deliver the Agreement. Notice to Proceed-A written notice given by OWNER to CONTRACTOR (with a copy to PROFESSIONAL) fixing the date on which the Contract Time will commence to run and on which CONTRACTOR shall start to perform CONTRACTOR'S obligations under the Contract Documents. . OWNER- Augusta. Georgia and the Augusta-Richmond County Commission. Partial Utilization- Placing a portion of the Work in service for the purpose for which it is intended (or for a related purpose) before reaching Substantial Completion for all the Work. PROFESSIONAL-The Architectural/Engineering firm or individual or in-house licensed person designated to perform the design and/or resident engineer services for the Work, PROGRAM MANAGER -The professional firm or individual designated as the representative or the OWNER who shall act as liaison between OWNER and both the PROFESSIONAL and CONTRACTOR when project is part of an OWNER designated program. Project-The total construction of which the Work to be provided under the Contract Documents may be the whole, or a part, as indicated elsewhere in the Contract Documents, Project Area-The area within which are the specified Contract Um its of the im provements contem plated to be constructed in whole or in part under this Contract. Project Manager-The professional in charge, serving OWNER with architectural or engineering services, his successor, or any other person or persons, employed by said OWNER, for the purpose of directing or having in charge the work embraced in this Contract. Resident Project Representative-The authorized representative of PROFESSIONAL as PROGRAM MANAGER who is assigned to the site or any part thereof. . Shop Drawings-All drawings, diagrams, illustrations, schedules and other data which are specifically prepared GC-2 Page 2 of 52 . . . Revision Date August 2001 by or for CONTRACTOR to illustrate some portion of the Work and all illustrations, brochures, standard schedules, performance charts, instructions, diagrams and other information prepared by a Supplier and submitted byCONTRACTOR to illustrate material or equipment for some portion of the Work. Specifications-Those portions of the Contract Documents consisting'bf written technical descriptions of materials, equipment, construction systems, standards and workmanship as applied to the Work and certain administrative details applicable thereto, Subcontractor- An individual, firm or corporation having a direct contract with CONTRACTOR or with any other SUBCONTRACTOR for the performance of a part of the Work at the site. Substantial Completion-The Work (or a specified part thereof) has progresse9_ to the point where, in the opinion of PROFESSIONAL as evidenced by PROFESSIONAL's definitive certificate of Substantial Completion, it is sufficiently complete, in accordance with the Contract Documents, so that the Work (or specified part) can be used for the purposes for which it is intended, or if there be no such certificate issued, when final payment is due in accordance with paragraph 14.13, The terms "substantially complete" and "substantially completed" as applied to any Work refer to Substantial Completion thereof. Supplementary Conditions- The part of the Contract Documents which amends or supplements these General Conditions, Supplier- A manufacturer, fabricator, supplier, distributor, materialman or vendor. Underground Facilities-All pipelines, conduits, ducts, cables, wires, manholes, vaults, tanks, tunnels or other such facilities or attachments, and any encasement containing such facilities which have been installed underground to furnish any of the following services or materials: electricity, gases, steam, liquid petroleum products, telephone or other communications, cable television, sewage and drainage removal, traffic or other control systems, or water. . Unit Price Work- Work to be paid for on the basis of unit prices, Work-The entire completed construction or the various separately identifiable parts thereof required to be furnished under the Contract Documents. Work is the result of performing services, furnishing labor and furnishing and incorporating materials and equipment into the construction, and furnishing documents, all as required by the Contract Documents, - Work Change Directive-A written directive to CONTRACTOR, issued on or after the Effective Date of the Agreement and signed by OWNER and recommended by PROFESSIONAL, ordering an addition, deletion or revision in the Work, or responding to differing or unforeseen physical conditions under which the Work is to be performed as provided in paragraph 4,2 or 4.3 or to emergencies under paragraph 6,22, A Work Change Directive may not change the Contract Price or the Contract Time but is evidence that the parties expect that the change directed or documented by a Work Change Directive will be incorporated in a subsequently issued Change Order following negotiations by the parties as to its effect, if any, on the Contract Price or Contract Time as provided in Article 10, Written Amendment-A written amendment of the Contract Documents, signed by OWNER and CONTRACTOR on or after the Effective Date of the Agreement and normally dealing with the non-engineering or non-technical rather than strictly Work-related aspects of the Contract Documents. GC-3 Page 3 of 52 . . . Revision Date "August 2001 ARTICLE 2.PRELlMINARY MATTERS Delivery of Bonds: 2.1 . When CONTRACTOR delivers the executed Agreements to OWNER, CONTRACTOR shall also deliverto OWNER such Bonds as CONTRACTOR may be required to furnish in accordance with these Contract Documents. Copies of Documents: 2,2. After the award of the Contract, OWNER shall furnish CONTRACTOR, at no cost, one (1) complete set of the Contract Documents for execution of the work. Additional sets of the project manual and drawings and/or individual pages or sheets of the project manual or drawings will be furnished by COUNTY upon CONTRACTOR's request and at CONTRACTOR's expense, which will be OWNER's standard charges for printing and reproduction. Commencement of Contract Time, Notice to Proceed: 2.3. The Contract Time shall commence as established in the Notice to Proceed. A Notice to Proceed may be given at any time after the Effective Date of the Contract. Starting the Project: 2.4. CONTRACTOR shall begin the Work on the date the Contract Time commences. No Work shall be done prior to the date on which the Contract Time commences, Any Work performed by CONTRACTOR prior to date on which Contract Time commences shall be at the sole risk of CONTRACTOR. Before Starting Construction: 2,5. Before undertaking each part of the Work, CONTRACTOR shall carefully study and compare the Contract Documents and check and verify pertinent figures shown thereon and all applicable field measurements. CONTRACTOR shall promptly report in writing to PROFESSIONAL any conflict, error, ambiguity, or discrepancy which CONTRACTOR may discover and shall obtain a written interpretation or clarification from PROFESSIONAL before proceeding with any Work affected thereby, CONTRACTOR shall be liable to OWNER for failure to report any conflict, error, ambiguity or discrepancy. in the Contract Documents, if CONTRACTOR knew or reasonably should have known thereof. 2.6, Within ten days after the Effective Date of the Agreement (unless otherwise specified in the General Requirements), CONTRACTOR shall submit to PROFESSIONAL and OWNER for review: 2.6.1, an estimated progress schedule indicating the starting and completion dates of the various stages of the Work: 2,6,2, a preliminary schedule of Shop Drawing and Sample submissions, and 2.6.3. a preliminary schedule of values for all of the Work which will include quantities and prices of items aggregating the Contract Price and will subdivide the Work into component parts in sufficient detail to serve as the basis for progress payments during construction, Such prices will include an appropriate amount of overhead and profit applicable to each item of Work which will be confirmed in writing by CONTRACTOR at the time of. submission. GC-4 Page 4 of 52 . . . Revision Date August 2001 2.7. Before any Work at the site is started, CONTRACTOR shall deliver to OWNER, with copies to each additional insured identified in the Supplementary Conditions, an original policy or certified copies of each insurance policy (and other evidence of insurance which OWNER may'reasonably request) which CONTRACTOR is required to purchase and maintain in accordance with Article 5. Pre-construction Conference: 2.8. Before any Work at the site is started, a conference attended by CONTRACTOR, OWNER, PROFESSIONAL and others as appropriatey,rill be. held to establish a working. understanding among the parties as to the Work and to discuss the schedules referred to in 2,6 as well as procedures for handling Shop Drawings and other submittals, processing applications for payment and maintaining required records, Finalizing Schedules: 2,9. At least ten days before submission of the first Application for Payment, a conference attended by CONTRACTOR, PROFESSIONAL and OWNER and others as appropriate will be held to finalize the schedules submitted in accordance with paragraph 2.6. CONTRACTOR shall have an additional ten (10) calendar days to make corrections and adjustments and to complete and resubmit the schedules, No progress payment shall be made to CONTRACTOR until the schedules are submitted and acceptable to OWNER and PROFESSIONAL as provided below, The finalized progress schedule will be acceptable to OWNER and PROFESSIONAL as providing an orderly progression of the Work to completion within any specified Milestones and the Contract Time, but such acceptance will neither impose on PROFESSIONAL responsibility for the sequencing, scheduling or progress of the Work nor interfere with or relieve CONTRACTOR from full responsibility therefor. The finalized schedule of Shop Drawing submissions and Sample submissions will be acceptable to PROFESSIONAL as providing a workable arrangement for reviewing and processing the submissions. CONTRACTOR's schedule of values shall be approved by PROFESSIONAL as to form and substance. CONTRACTOR, in addition to preparing an initially acceptable schedule, shall be responsible for maintaining the schedule, including updating schedule, Schedule updates shall include progression of work as compared to scheduled progress on work, Schedule updates shall accompany each pay request. GC-5 Page 5 of 52 . . . Rev1lliionr:':Date AUgust 2001 ARTICLE 3-CONTRACT DOCUMENTS; INTENT, AMENDING, REUSE Intent: 3.1, The Contract Documents comprise the entire agreement between OWNER and CONTRACTOR ,concerning the Work, The Contract Documents are complementary: what is called for by one is as binding as if called for by all. The Contract Documents will be construed in accordance with the law of,the State of Georgia. . 3.2. It is the intent of t~~S::ontract Documents to describe a functionally complete Project (or part . thereof).to be constructed in accordance with the Contract Documents. Any Work, materials or equipment that may reasonably be inferred from the Contract Documents or from prevailing custom or trade usage as being required to produce the intended result will be supplied whether or not specifically called for. When words or phrases which have a well-known technical or construction industry or trade meaning are used to describe Work, materials or equipment, such words shall be interpreted in accord~[1ce with that meaning. 3.3, Except as otherwise specifically stated in the Contract Documents or as may be provided by amendment or supplement thereto issued by one of the methods indicated in 3.6 or 3,7, the provisions of the Contract Documents shall take precedence in resolving any conflict, error, ambiguity or discrepancy between the provisions of the Contract Documents and the provisions of any such standard, specification, manual, code or instruction (whether or not specifically incorporated by reference in the Contract Documents) and the provisions of any such Laws or Regulations applicable to the performance of the Work (unless such an interpretation of the provisions of the Contract Documents would result in violation of such Law or Regulation), Clarifications and interpretations of the Contract Documents shall be issued by PROFESSIONAL as provided in paragraph 9.4. 3.4, Reference to standards, specifications, manuals or codes of any technical society, organization or association, or to the Laws or Regulations of any governmental authority, whether such reference be specific or by implication, shall mean the latest standard, specification, manual, code or Laws or Regulations in effect at the time of opening of Bids (or on the Effective Date of the Agreement if there were no Bids), except as may be otherwise specifically stated in the Contract Documents. 3,5. If, during the performance of the Work, CONTRACTOR discovers any conflict, error, ambiguity or discrepancy within the Contract Documents or between the Contract Documents and any provision of any such Law or Regulation applicable to the performance of the Work or of any such standard, specification, manual or code or of any instruction of any Supplier referred to in 6,7, CONTRACTOR shall so report to PROFESSIONAL in writing at once and before proceeding with the Work affected thereby and shall obtain a written interpretation or clarification from PROFESSIONAL; however, CONTRACTOR shall not be liable to OWNER or PROFESSIONAL for failure to report any conflict, error, ambiguity or discrepancy in the Contract Documents unless CONTRACTOR had actual knowledge thereof or should reasonably have known thereof, Amending and Supplementing Contract Documents: 3.6, The Contract Documents may be amended to provide for additions, deletions and revisions in the Work or to modify the terms and conditions thereof in one or more of the following ways: 3.6.1 , a formal Written Amendment, 3,6,2. a Change Order (pursuant to paragraph 10.3), or GC-6 Page 6 of 52 . . . Revision Date August 2001 3.6.3. a Work Change Directive (pursuant to paragraph 10.4), As indicated in paragraphs 11,2 and 12,1, Contract Price and Contract Time may only be changed by a Change Order or a Written Amendment. 3,7. In addition, the requirements of the Contract Documents may be supplemented, and minor variations and deviations in the Work may be authorized in one or more of the following ways: 3,7.1, a Field Order (pursuant to paragraph 9.5). 3.7.2, PROFESSIONAL's approval of a Shop Drawing or sample (pursuant to paragraphs 6.24 and 6.26), or 3,7.3. PROFESSIONAL's written interpretation or clarification (pursuant to paragraph 9.4), Reuse of documents: 3.8, Neither CONTRACTOR nor any Subcontractor or Supplier or other person or organization performing or furnishing any of the Work under a direct or indirect contract with OWNER shall have or acquire any title to or OWNERSHIP rights in any of the Drawings, SpeCifications or other documents (or copies of any thereof) prepared by or bearing the seal of PROFESSIONAL or PROFESSIONAL's consultant; and they shall not reuse such Drawings, Specifications or other documents (or copies of any thereof) on extensions of the Project or any other project without written consent of OWNER and PROFESSIONAL and specific written verification or adaptation by PROFESSIONAL. . GC-7 Page 7 of 52 . . . Revision Date August 2001 ARTICLE 4-AVAILABILlTY OF LANDS, PHYSICAL CONDITIONS; REFERENCE POINTS Availability of Lands: 4,1 . OWNER shall furnish, as indicated in the Contract Documents, the lands upon which the Work is to be performed, rights-of-way and e'asements for access thereto, and such other lands which are designated for the use of CONTRACTOR. Necessary easements or rights-of-way will be obtained and expenses will be borne by OWNER. If CONTRACTOR and OWNER are unable to agree on entitlement to or the amount or extent of any adjustments in the Contract Price or the Contract Times as a result of any delay in OWNER's furnishing these lands, rights-of-way or easements, the CONTRACTOR may make a claim therefor as provided in Articles 11 and 12. The CONTRACTOR shall provide for all additional lands and access thereto that may be required for temporary construction facilities or storage of materials and equipment. Physical Conditions: 4.2,1. Explorations and Reports: Reference is made to the Supplementary Conditions for identification of those reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or contiguous to the site that have been utilized in preparing the Contract Documents and those drawings of physical conditions in or relating to existing surface or subsurface structures at or contiguous to the site (except Underground Facilities) that have been utilized in preparing the Contract Documents. 4.2,2, CONTRACTOR may rely upon the general accuracy of the "technical data" contained in such reports and drawings, Such "technical data" is identified in the Supplementary Conditions. Except for such reliance on such "technical data," CONTRACTOR may not rely upon or make any claim against OWNER, PROFESSIONAL, or any of PROFESSIONAL's Consultants with respect to: 4.2,2,1, the completeness of such reports and drawings for CONTRACTOR's purposes, including but not limited to, any aspects of the means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures of construction to be employed by CONTRACTOR and safety precautions and programs incident thereto, or 4,2.2.2. other data, interpretations, opinions and information contained in such reports or shown or indicated in such drawings, or 4.2.2.3, any CONTRACTOR interpretation of or conclusion drawn from any "technical data" or any such data, interpretations, opinions or information. 4.2.3. If conditions are encountered, excluding existing utilities, at the site which are (1) subsurface or otherwise concealed physical conditions which differ materially from those indicated in the Contract Documents or (2) unknown physical conditions of an unusual nature, which differ materially from those ordinarily found to exist and generally recognized as inherent in construction activities of the character provided for in the Contract Documents, then CONTRACTOR shall give OWNER notice thereof promptly before conditions are disturbed and in no event later than 48 hours after first observance of the conditions. 4.2.4. The OWNER and PROFESSIONAL shall promptly investigate such conditions, and, if they differ materially and cause an increase or decrease in CONTRACTOR's cost of, or time required for, performance of any part of the Work, the OWNER and PROFESSIONAL shall recommend an equitable adjustment in the Contract Price or Contract Time, or both. If the OWNER and PROFESSIONAL determine that the conditions at the Site are not materially different from those indicated in the Contract Documents or are not materially different from those ordinarily found and that no change in the terms of the Contract is justified, the PROFESSIONAL shall notify CONTRACTOR of the determination in writing. The Work shall be GC-8 Page 8 of 52 . . . 0..'. Revision Date August 2001 performed after direction is provided by the PROFESSIONAL, . Physical Conditions-Underground Facilities: 4.3.1. Shown or Indicated: The information and data shown or indicated in the Contract Documents with respect to existing Underground Facilities at or contiguous to the site is based on information and data furnished to OWNER or PROFESSIONAL by OWNER'S of such Underground Facilities or by others. Unless it is otherwise expressly provided in the Supplementary Conditions: 4.3.1.1. OWNER and PROFESSIONAL shall not be responsible for the accuracy or completeness of any such information or data; and 4.3.1.2. The cost of all of the following will be included in the Contract Price and CONTRACTOR shall have full responsibility for reviewing and checking all such information and data for locating all Underground Facilities shown or indicated in the Contract Documents, for coordination of the Work with the OWNER'S of such Underground Facilities during construction, for the safety and protection thereof as provided in paragraph 6.20 and repairing any damage thereto resulting from the Work, the cost of all of which will be considered as having been included in the Contract Price, 4.3.2. Not Shown or Indicated. If an Underground Facility is uncovered or revealed at or contiguous to the site which was not shown or indicated in the Contract Documents and which CONTRACTOR could not reasonably have been expected to beaware of, CONTRACTOR shall, promptly after becoming aware thereof and before performing any Work affected thereby except in an emergency as permitted by paragraph 6.22, identify the OWNER of such Underground Facility and give written notice thereof to that OWNER and to OWNER and PROFESSIONAL. PROFESSIONAL will promptly review the Underground Facility to determine the extent to which the Contract Documents should be modified to reflect and document the consequences of the existence of the Underground Facility, and the Contract Documents will be amended or supplemented to the extent necessary. During such time, CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the safety and protection of such Underground Facility as provided in paragraph 6.20. CONTRACTOR shall be allowed an increase in the Contract Price or an extension of the Contract Time, or both, to the extent that they are attributable to the existence of any Underground Facility that was not shown or indicated in the Contract Documents and which CONTRACTOR could not reasonably have been expected to be aware of. If the parties are unable to agree as to the amount or length thereof, CONTRACTOR may make a claim therefor as provided in Articles 11 and 12. Reference Points: 4.4, OWNER shall provide Engineering surveys to establish reference points for construction which in PROFESSIONAL's judgment are necessary to enable CONTRACTOR to proceed with the Work. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for laying out the Work (unless otherwise specified in the General Requirements), shall protect and preserve the established reference points and shall make no changes or relocations without the prior written approval of OWNER. CONTRACTOR shall report to PROFESSIONAL whenever any reference point is lost or destroyed or requires relocation because of necessary c~anges in grades or locations, and shall be responsible for the accurate replacement or relocation of such reference points by professionally qualified personnel. GC-9 Page 9 of 52 . . . Revision Date August 2001 Asbestos, PCBs, Petroleum, Hazardous Waste or Radioactive Material: 4.5 OWNER shall be responsible for any Asbestos, PCBs, Petroleum, Hazardous Waste or Radioactive Material uncovered or revealed at the site which was not shown or indicated in Drawings or Specifications or identified in the Contract Documents to be within the scope of the Work and which may present a substantial danger to persons or property exposed thereto in connection with the Work at the site. OWNER shall not be responsible for any such materials brought to the site by CONTRACTOR, Subcontractor, Suppliers or anyone else for whom~ONTRACTOR is responsible. 4.6 CONTRACTOR shall immediately: (i) stop all work in connecti6n with such hazardous condition and in any area affected thereby (except in an emergency as required by 6,22), and (ii) notify OWNER and PROFESSIONAL (and thereafter confirm such notice in writing). OWNER shall promptly consult with PROFESSIONAL concerning the necessity for OWNER to retain a qualified expert to evaluate such hazardous condition or take corrective action, if any. CONTRACTOR shall not be required to resume Work in connection with such hazardous condition or in any such affected area until after OWNER has obtained any required permits related thereto and delivered to CONTRACTOR special written notice (i) specifying that such condition and any affected area is or has been rendered safe for the resumption of Work, or (ii) specifying any special conditions under which such Work may be resumed safely. If OWNER and CONTRACTOR cannot agree as to entitlement to or the amount or extent of an adjustment, if any, in Contract Price or Contract Times as a result of such Work stoppage or 'such special conditions under which Work is agreed by CONTRACTOR to be resumed, either party may make a claim therefor as provided in Articles 11 and 12. . I 4.7 If after receipt of such special written notice, CONTRACTOR does not agree to resume such Work based on a reasonable belief it is unsafe, or does not agree to resume such Work under such special conditions, then CONTRACTOR may order such portion of the Work that is in connection with such hazardous conditions or in such affected area to be deleted from the Work, If OWNER and CONTRACTOR cannot agree as to entitlement to or the amount or extent of an adjustment, if any, in Contract Price or Contract Times as a result of deleting such portion of the Work, then either party may make a claim therefor as provided in Articles 11 and 12. OWNER may ha~e deleted such portion of the Work performed by OWNER's own forces or others in accordance with Article 7. I I 4,7.1 The provisions of 4.2 and 4,3 are not intended to apply to Asbestos, PCBs, Petroleum, Hazardous Waste or Radioactive Material uncovered or revealed at the site. I I GC-10 Page 10 of 52 . . . Revision Date August 2001 ARTICLE 5-BONDS AND INSURANCE Performance and Other Bonds: 5.1, CONTRACTOR shall furnish performance and payment Bonds, each in an amount at least equal to the Contract Price as Security for the faithful performance and payment of all CONTRACTOR's obligations under the Contract Documents, These Bonds shall remain in effect at least until one year after the date when final payment becomes due, except as otherwise provided by Law or Regulation or by lpe Contract Documents. CONTRACTOR shall also furnish such other Bonds as are required by the Supplementary Conditions, All Bonds shall be in the forms prescribed by Law or Regulation or by the Contract Documents and be executed by such sureties as are named in the current list of "Companies Holding Certificates of Authority as Acceptable Sureties on Federal Bonds, and as Acceptable Reinsuring Companies" as published in. Circular 570 (amended) by the Audit Staff Bureau of Accounts, U,S, Treasury Department. All Bonds signed by an agent must be accompanied by a certified copy of the authority to act. Licensed Sureties and Insurers; Certificates of Insurance 5.2,1 All bonds and insurance required by the Contract Documents to be purchased and maintained by CONTRACTOR shall be obtained from surety or insurance companies that are duly licensed or authorized in the State of Georgia to issue bonds or insurance policies for the limits and coverages so required, All bonds signed by an agent must be accompanied by a certified copy of authority to act. Such surety and insurance companies shall also meet such additional requirements and qualifications as may be provided in the Supplementary Conditions, 5.2,2, CONTRACTOR shall deliver to OWNER, with copies to each additional insured identified in 5,3, an original or a certified copy of the complete insurance policy for each policy required, certificates of insurance (and other evidence of insurance requested by OWNER or any other additional insured) which CONTRACTOR is required to purchase and maintain in accordance with 5.3. 5,2,3. If the surety on any Bond furnished by CONTRACTOR is declared bankrupt or becomes insolvent or its right to do business is terminated in any state where any part of the Project is located or it ceases to meet the requirements of paragraph 5,1, CONTRACTOR shall within five days thereafter substitute another Bond and Surety, both of which must be acceptable to OWNER. CONTRACTOR's Liability Insurance: 5,3, CONTRACTOR shall purchase and maintain such comprehensive general liability and other insurance as is appropriate for the Work being performed and furnished and as will provide protection from claims set forth below which may arise out of or result from CONTRACTOR's performance and furnishing of the Work and CONTRACTOR's other obligations under the Contract Documents, whether it is to be performed or furnished by CONTRACTOR, by any Subcontractor, by anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them to perform or furnish any of the Work, or by anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable: 5,3,1, Claims under workers' or workmen's compensation, disability benefits and other similar employee benefit acts; 5,3.2, Claims for damages because of bodily injury, occupational sickness or disease, or death of CONTRACTOR's employees; GC-11 Page 11 of 52 . . . Revision Date August 2001 5.3.3. Claims for damages because of bodily injury, sickness or disease, or death of any person other than CONTRACTOR's employees; 0-", . 5.3.4, Claims for damages insured by personal injury liability coverage which are sustained (a) by any person as a result of an offense directly or indirectly related to the employment of such person by CONTRACTOR, or (b) by any other person for any other reason; 5.3.5, Claims for damages, other than to the Work itself, because of injury to or destruction of tangible property wherever located, including loss of use resulting therefrom; 5,3.6. Claims arising out of operation of Laws or Regulations for damages because of bodily injury or dea!h of any person or for damage to property; and 5.3.7, Claims for damages because of bodily injury or death of any person or property damage arising out of the OWNERSHIP, maintenance or use of any motor vehicle. The insurance required by this paragraph 5.3 shall include the specific coverage's and be written for not less than the limits of liability and coverage's provided in the Supplementary Conditions, or required by law, whichever is greater. The comprehensive general liability insurance shall include completed operations insurance. All of the policies of insurance so required to be purchased and maintained (or the certificates or other evidence thereof) shall contain a provision or endorsement that the coverage afforded will not be canceled, materially changed or renewal refused until at least thirty days prior written notice has been given to OWNER, PROGRAM MANAGER, and PROFESSIONAL bycertified mail. All such insurance shall remain in effect until final payment and at all times thereafter when CONTRACTOR may be correcting, removing or replacing defective Work in accordance with paragraph 13,12. In addition, CONTRACTOR shall maintain such completed operations insurance for at least two years after final payment and furnish OWNER with evidence of continuation of such insurance at final payment and one year thereafter. Contractual Liability Insurance: 5.4, The comprehensive general liability insurance required by paragraph 5.3 will include contractual liability insurance applicable to CONTRACTOR's obligations under paragraphs 6,32 and 6.33. OWNER's Liability Insurance: 5,5, OWNER shall be responsible for purchasing and maintaining OWNER's own liability insurance, and/or Risk Retention Program, and, at OWNER's option, may purchase and maintain such insurance as will protect OWNER against claims which may arise from operations under the Contract Documents. Property Insurance: 5,6. Unless otherwise provided in the Supplementary Conditions, OWNER shall purchase and maintain property insurance upon the Work at the site to the full insurable value thereof (subject to such deductible amounts as may be provided in the Supplementary Conditions or required by Laws and Regulations). This insurance shall include the interests of OWNER, CONTRACTOR, Subcontractors, PROGRAM MANAGER, PROFESSIONAL and PROFESSIONAL's consultants in the Work, all of whom shall be listed as insureds or additional insured parties, shall insure against the perils of fire and extended coverage and shall include "all risk" insurance for physical loss and damage including theft, vandalism and malicious mischief, collapse and water damage, and such other perils as may be provided in the Supplementary GC-12 Page 12 of 52 . . . Revision Date August 2001 Conditions, and shall include damages, losses and expenses arising out of or resulting from any insured loss or incurred in the repair or replacement of any insured property (including but not limited to fees and charges of PROFESSIONALs, architects, attorneys and other PROFESSIONALs). If not covered under the "all risk" insurance or otherwise provided in the Supplementary Conditions, CONTRACTOR shall purchase and maintain similar property insurance on portions of the Work stored on and off the site or in transit when such portions of the Work are to be included in an Application for Payment. 5,7, OWNER shall purchase and maintain such boiler and machinery insurance or additional property insurance as may be required by the Supplementary Conditions or Laws and Regulations which will include the interests of OWNER, CONTRACTOR, Subcontractors, PROFESSIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL's consultants in the Work, all of whom shall be listed as insured or additional insured parties. 5.8. All the policies of insurance (or the certificates or other evidence thereof) required to be purchased and maintained by OWNER in accordance with paragraphs 5.6 and 5.7 will contain a provision or endorsement that the coverage afforded will not be canceled or materially changed or renewal refused until at least thirty days prior written notice has been given to CONTRACTOR by certified mail and will contain waiver provisions in accordance with paragraph of 5,11.2. 5,9, OWNER shall not be responsible for purchasing and maintaining any property insurance to protect the Interests of CONTRACTOR, Subcontractors or others in the Work to the extent of any deductible amounts that are provided in the Supplementary Conditions. The risk of loss within the deductible amount will be borne by CONTRACTOR, Subcontractor or others suffering any such loss, and if any of them wishes property insurance coverage within the limits of such amounts, each may purchase and maintain it at the purchaser's own expense. . 5.10. If CONTRACTOR requests in writing that other special insurance be included in the property insurance policy, OWNER shall, if possible, include such insurance, and the cost thereof will be charged to CONTRACTOR by appropriate Change Order or Written Amendment. Prior to com mencement of the Work at the site, OWNER shall in writing advise CONTRACTOR whether or not such other insurance has been procured by OWNER. Waiver of Rights: 5.11.1, OWNER and CONTRACTOR waive all rights against each other for all losses and damages caused by any of the perils covered by the policies of insurance provided in response to paragraphs 5.6 and 5.7 and other property insurance applicable to the Work, and also waive all such rights against the Subcontractors, PROFESSIONAL, PROFESSIONAL's consultants and all other parties named as insureds in such policies for losses and damages so caused, As required by paragraph 6,11, each subcontract between CONTRACTOR and a Subcontractor will contain similar waiver provisions by the Subcontractor in favor of OWNER, CONTRACTOR, PROFESSIONAL, PROFESSIONAL's consultants and all other parties named as insureds. None of the above waivers shall extend to the rights that any of the insured parties may have to the proceeds of insurance held by OWNERas trustee or otherwise payable under any policy so issued. 5.11.2. OWNER and CONTRACTOR intend that policies provided in response to paragraphs 5,6 and 5.7 shall protect all of the parties insured and provide primary coverage for all losses and damages caused by the perils covered thereby. Accordingly, all such policies shall contain provisions to the effect that in the event of payment of any loss or damage the insurer will have no rights of recovery against any of the parties named as insureds or additional insureds, and if the insurers require separate waiver forms to be signed by PROFESSIONAL or PROFESSIONAL's consultant, OWNER will obtain the same, and if such waiver forms are required of any Subcontractor, CONTRACTOR will obtain the same, GC-13 Page 13 of 52 . . . Revision Date August 2001 Receipt and Application of Proceeds: 5,12, Any insured loss under the policies of insurance required by paragraphs 5.6 and 5.7 will be adjusted with OWNER and made payable to OWNER as trustee for the insureds, as their interests may appear, subject to the requirements of any applicable mortgage clause and of paragraph 5.13. OWNER shall deposit in a separate account any money so received and shall distribute it in accordance with such agreement as the parties in interest may reach. If no other special agreement is reached, the damaged Work shall be repaired or replaced, the moneys so received applied on account thereof, and the Work and the cost thereof covered by an appropriate Change Order or Written Amendment. Receipt and Application of Insurance Proceeds 5,13. OWNER, as trustee, shall have power to adjust and settle any loss with the insurers unless one of the parties in interest shall object in writing within fifteen days after the occurrence of loss to OWNER's exercise of this power, If such objection be made, OWNER, as trustee, shall make settlement with the insurers in accordance with such agreement as the parties in interest may reach. If required in writing by any party in interest, OWNER as trustee shall, upon the occurrence of an insured loss, give bond for the proper performance of such duties. Acceptance of Insurance: 5,14. If OWNER has any objection to the coverage afforded by or other provisions of the insurance required to be purchased and maintained by CONTRACTOR in accordance with paragraphs 5.3 and 5.4 on the basis of its not complying with the Contract Documents, OWNER shall notify CONTRACTOR in writing thereof within ten days of the date of delivery of such certificates to OWNER in accordance with paragraph 2,7, If CONTRACTOR has any objection to the coverage afforded by or other provisions of the poliCies of insurance required to be purchased and maintained by OWNER in accordance with paragraphs 5.6 and 5.7 on the basis of their not complying with the Contract Documents, CONTRACTOR shall notify OWNER in writing thereof within ten days of the date of delivery, of such certificates to CONTRACTOR in accordance with paragraph 2.7. OWNER and CONTRACTOR shall each provide to the other such additional information in respect of insurance provided by each as the other may reasonably request. Failure by OWNER or CONTRACTOR to give any such notice of objection within the time provided shall constitute acceptance of such insurance purchased by the other as complying with the Contract Documents, Partial Utilization-Property Insurance: 5.15. If OWNER finds it necessary to occupy or use a portion or portions of the Work prior to Substantial Completion of all the Work, such use or occupancy may be accomplished in accordance with paragraph 14,10 provided that no such use or occupancy shall commence before the insurers providing the property insurance have acknowledged notice thereof and in writing effected the changes in coverage neces- sitated thereby, The insurers providing the property insurance shall consent by endorsement on the policy or policies, but the property insurance shall not be canceled or lapse on account of any such partial use or occupancy. Indemnification 5.16.1, CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and hold harmless OWNER, PROGRAM MANAGER, and its employees and agents from and against all liabilities, claims, suits, demands, damages, losses, and GC-14 Page 14 of 52 . . . Revision Date August 2001 expenses, including attorneys' fees, arising out of or resulting from the performance of its Work, provided that any such liability, claim, suit, demand, damage, loss, or expense (a) is attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease or death, or injury to or destruction of tangible property, including the loss of use resulting therefrom and (b) is caused in whole or in part by an act or omission of CONTRACTOR, any Subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, whether or not it is caused in whole or in part by the negligence or other fault of a party indemnified hereunder. 5.16.2, In any and all claims against OWNER or any of its agents or employees by any employee of CONTRACTOR, any SUBCONTRACTOR, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, the indemnification obligation under the previous paragraph shall not be limited in any way as to the amount or type of damages, compensation or benefits payable by or for CONTRACTOR or any SUBCONTRACTOR under workmen's compensation acts, disability benefit acts, or other employee benefit acts, 5.16.3. CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and hold harmless OWNER and anyone directly or indirectly employed by it from and against all claims, suits, demands, damages, losses expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising out of any infringement on patent or copyrights'held by others and shall defend all such claims in connection with any alleged infringement of such rights, GC-15 Page 15 of 52 . . . Revision Date August 2001 ARTICLE 6--CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES 6,1, CONTRACTOR shall supervise and direct the Work competently and efficiently, devoting such attention thereto and applying such skills and expertise as may be necessary to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents. CONTRACTOR shall be solely responsible for the means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures of construction, but CONTRACTOR shall not be responsible for the negligence of others in the design or specification of a specific means, method, technique, sequence or procedure of construction which is shown or indicated in and expressly required by the Contract Documents. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible to see that the finished Work complies accurately with the Contract Documents. 6.2, CONTRACTOR shall keep on the Work, at all times during its progress, a competent resident superintendent, who shall not be replaced without written notice to OWNER and PROFESSIONAL except under extraordinary circumstances. Thesuperintendent will be CONTRACTOR's representative at the site and shall have authority to act on behalf of CONTRACTOR. All communications to the superintendent shall be as binding as if given to CONTRACTOR. Labor, Materials and Equipment: 6.3, CONTRACTOR shall provide competent, suitably qualified personnel to survey and layout the Work and perform construction as required by the Contract Documents. CONTRACTOR shall at all times maintain good discipline and order at the site, Except in connection with the safety or protection of persons or the Work or property at the site or adjacent thereto, and except as otherwise indicated in the Contract Documents, all Work at the site shall be performed during regular working hours, and CONTRACTOR will not permit evening work or the performance of Work on Saturday, Sunday or any legal holiday without OWNER's written consent given after prior written notice to PROFESSIONAL. 6.4, Unless otherwise specified in the General Requirements, CONTRACTOR shall furnish and assume full responsibility for all materials, equipment, labor, transportation, construction equipment and machinery, tools, appliances, fuel, power, light, heat, telephone, water, sanitary facilities, temporary facilities and all other facilities and incidentals whether temporary or permanent necessary for the execution, testing, initial operation, and completion of the Work as required by the Contract Documents. 6,5. All materials and equipment shall be of good quality and new, except as otherwise provided in the Contract Documents, If required by PROFESSIONAL, CONTRACTOR shall furnish satisfactory evidence (including reports of required tests) as to the kind and quality of materials and equipment. All materials and equipment shall be applied, installed, connected, erected, used, cleaned and conditioned in accordance with the instructions of the applicable Supplier except as otherwise provided in the Contract Documents; but no provision of any such instructions will be effective to assign to PROFESSIONAL, or any of PROFESSIONAL's consultants, agents or employees, any duty or authority to supervise or direct the furnishing or performance of the Work or any duty or authority to undertake responsibility contrary to the provisions of paragraph 9,14 or 9.15. Adjusting Progress Schedule: 6,6, CONTRACTOR shall submit to PROFESSIONAL for acceptance to the extent indicated in paragraph 2.9 adjustments in the progress schedule to reflect the impact thereon of new developments; these will conform generally to the progress schedule then in effect and additionally will comply with any provisions of the General Requirements applicable thereto. GC-16 Page 16 of 52 . . . Revision Date August 2001 Substitutes or "Or-Equal" Items: 6,7.1, Whenever materials or equipment are specified or described in the Contract Documents by using the name of a proprietary item or the name of a particular Supplier, the naming of the item is intended to establish the type, function and quality required, Unless the name is followed by words indicating that no substitution is permitted, materials or equipment of other Suppliers may be accepted by PROFESSIONAL if sufficient information is submitted by CONTRACTOR to allow PROFESSIONAL to determine that the material or equipment proposed is equivalent or equal to that named. The procedure for review by PROFESSIONAL will include the following as supplemented in the General Requirements, Requests for review of substitute items of material and equipment will not be accepted by PROFESSIONAL from anyone other than CONTRACTOR. If CONTRACTOR wishes to furnish or use a substitute item of material or equipment, CONTRACTOR shall make written application to PROFESSIONAL for acceptance thereof, certifying that the proposed substitute will perform adequately the functions and achieve the results called for by the general design, be similar and of equal substance to that specified and be suited to the same use as that specified. The application will state that the evaluation and acceptance of the proposed substitute will not prejudice CONTRACTOR's achievement of Substantial Completion on time, whether or not acceptance of the substitute for use in the Work will require a change in any of the Contract Documents (or in the provisions of any other direct contract with OWNER for work on the Project) to adapt the design to the proposed substitute and whether or not incorporation or use of the substitute in connection with the Work is subject to payment of any license fee or royalty. All variations of the proposed substitute from that specified will be identified in the application and available maintenance, repair and replacement service will be indicated. The application will also contain an itemized estimate of all costs that will result directly or indirectly from acceptance of such substitute, including costs of redesign and claims of other contractors affected by the resulting change, all of which shall be considered by PROFESSIONAL. In evaluating the proposed substitute, PROFESSIONAL may require CONTRACTOR to furnish, at CONTRACTOR's expense, additional data about the proposed substitute, 6,7.2. If a specific means, method, technique, sequence or procedure of construction is indicated in or required by the Contract Documents, CONTRACTOR may furnish or utilize a substitute means, method, sequence, technique or procedure of construction acceptable to PROFESSIONAL, if CONTRACTOR submits sufficient information to allow PROFESSIONAL to determine that the substitute proposed is equivalent to that indicated or required by the Contract Documents. The procedure for review by PROFESSIONAL will be similar to that provided in paragraph 6.7.1 as applied by PROFESSIONAL and as may be supplemented in the Gen- eral Requirements. 6.7,3. PROFESSIONAL will be allowed a reasonable time within which to evaluate each proposed substitute, PROFESSIONAL will be the sole judge of acceptability and no substitutewill be ordered, installed or utilized without PROFESSIONAL's prior written acceptance which will be evidenced by either a Change Order or an approved Shop Drawing, OWNER may require CONTRACTOR to furnish, at CONTRACTOR's expense, aspecial performance guarantee or other surety with respect to any substitute, PROFESSIONAL will record time required by PROFESSIONAL and PROFESSIONAL's consultants in evaluating substitutions proposed by CONTRACTOR and in making changes in the Contract Documents occasioned thereby. Whether or not PROFESSIONAL accepts a proposed substitute, CONTRACTOR shall reimburse OWNER for the charges of PROFESSIONAL and PROFESSIONAL's consultants for evaluating each proposed substitute. Concerning Subcontractors, Suppliers and Others: 6.8,1. CONTRACTOR shall not employ any Subcontractor, Supplier or other person or organization (including those acceptable to OWNER and PROFESSIONAL as indicated in paragraph 6,8.2) whether initially or as a substitute, against whom OWNER or PROFESSIONAL may have reasonable objection. CONTRACTOR shall not be required to em ploy any Subcontractor, Supplier or other person or organization to furnish or perform any of the Work against whom CONTRACTOR has reasonable objection. GC-17 Page 17 of 52 . . . Revision Date August 2001 6.8,2. If the Supplementary Conditions require the identity of certain Subcontractors, Suppliers or other persons or organizations including those who are to furnish the principal items of materials and equipment to be submitted to OWNER prior to the Effective Date of the Agreement for acceptance by OWNER and PROFESSIONAL and if CONTRACTOR has submitted a list thereof in accordance with the Supplementary Conditions, OWNER's or PROFESSIONAL's acceptance (either in writing or by failing to make written objection thereto by the date indicated for acceptance or objection in the bidding documents or the Contract Documents) of any such Subcontractor, Supplier or other person or organization so identified may be, revoked on the basis of reasonable objection after due investigation, in which case CONTRACTOR shall submit an acceptable substitute, the Contract Price will be increased by the difference, and the cost occasioned by such substitution and an appropriate Change Order will be issued or Written Amendment signed, No acceptance by OWNER or PROFESSIONAL of any such Subcontractor, Supplier or other person or organization shall constitute a waiver of any right of OWNER or PROFESSIONAL to reject defective Work, 6.9. CONTRACTOR shall be fully responsible to OWNER and PROFESSIONAL for all acts and omissions of the Subcontractors, Suppliers and other persons and organizations performing or furnishing any of the Work under a direct or indirect contract with CONTRACTOR just as CONTRACTOR is responsible for CONTRACTOR's own acts and omissions. Nothing in the Contract Documents shall create any contractual relationship between OWNER or PROFESSIONAL and any such Subcontractor, Supplier or other person or organization, nor shall it create any obligation on the part of OWNER or PROFESSIONAL to payor to see to the payment of any moneys due any such Subcontractor, Supplier or other person or organization except as may otherwise be required by Laws and Regulations, 6.10. The divisions and sections of the SpeCifications and the identifications of any Drawings shall not control CONTRACTOR in dividing the Work among Subcontractors or Suppliers or delineating the Work to be performed by any specific trade. 6.11, All Work performed for CONTRACTOR by a Subcontractor will be pursuant to an appropriate agreement between CONTRACTOR and the Subcontractor which specifically binds the Subcontractor to the applicable terms and conditions of the Contract Documents for the benefit of OWNER and PROFESSIONAL and contains waiver provisions as required by paragraph 5.11. CONTRACTOR shall pay each Subcontractor a just share of any insurance moneys received by CONTRACTOR on account of losses under poliCies issued pursuant to paragraphs 5,6 and 5.7, Patent Fees and Royalties: 6,12, CONTRACTOR shall pay all license fees and royalties and assume all costs incident to the use in the performance of the Work orthe incorporation in the Work of any invention, design, process, product or device which is the subject of patent rights or copyrights held by others, CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and hold harmless OWNER and PROFESSIONAL and anyone directly or indirectly employed by either of them from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses including attorneys' fees and court and arbitration costs arising out of any infringement on patent rights or copyrights incident to the use in the performance of the Work or resulting from the incorporation in the Work of any invention, design, process, product or device not specified in the Contract Documents, and shall defend all such claims in connection with any alleged infringement of such rights. Permits: 6,13, CONTRACTOR shall obtain and pay for all construction permits, licenses, governmental charges and inspection fees, and all public utility charges. which are applicable and necessary for the execution of the Work, All permit costs shall be included in the base bid. Permits, if any, that are provided and paid for by OWNER are listed in the Supplementary Conditions. Any delays associated with the permitting GC-18 Page 18 of 52 . . . Revision Date August 2001 process will be considered for time extensions only and no damages or additional compensation for delay will be allowed. Laws and Regulations: 6.14,1, CONTRACTOR shall give all notices and comply with all Laws and Regulations applicable to furnishing and performance of the Work. Except where otherwise expressly required by applicable Laws and Regulations, neither OWNER nor PROFESSIONAL shall be responsible for monitoring CONTRACTOR's compliance with any Laws or Regulations, p,." 6,14.2. If CONTRACTOR observes that any of the Contract Documents are contradictory to such laws, rules, and regulations, it will notify the Project Manager promptly in writing. Any necessary changes shall then be adjusted by an appropriate Change Order. If CONTRACTOR performs any Work that it knows or should have known to be contrary to such laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations and without such notice to the Project Manager, it shall bear all related costs, Taxes: 6.15. CONTRACTOR shall pay all sales, consumer, use and other similar taxes required to be paid in accordance with the Laws and Regulations of the place of the Project which are applicable during the performance of the Work, Use of Premises: 6.16. CONTRACTOR shall confine construction equipment, the storage of materials and equipment and the operations of workers to the Project site and land and areas identified in and permitted by the Contract Documents and other land and areas permitted by Laws and Regulations, rights-of-way, permits and easements. CONTRACTOR shall not unreasonably encumber the premises with construction equipment or other materials or equipment. Any loss or damage to CONTRACTOR's or any Subcontractor's equipment is solely at the risk of CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR shall assume full responsibility for any damage to any such land or area, or to the OWNER or occupant thereof or of any land or areas contiguous thereto, resulting from the performance of the Work. Should any claim be made against OWNER or PROFESSIONAL by any such OWNER or occupant because of the performance of the Work, CONTRACTOR shall promptly attempt to settle with such other party by agreement or otherwise resolve the claim by arbitration or at law. CONTRACTOR shall, to the fullest extent permitted by Laws and Regulations, indemnify and hold OWNER harmless from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses (including, but not limited to, fees of PROFESSIONALs, architects, attorneys and other professionals and court and arbitration costs) arising directly, indirectly or consequentially out of any action, legal or equitable, brought by any such other party against OWNER to the extent based on a claim arising out of CONTRACTOR's performance of the Work. 6.17, During the progress of the Work, CONTRACTOR shall keep the premises free from accumulations of waste materials, rubbish and other debris or contaminants resulting from the Work. At the completion of the Work, CONTRACTOR shall remove all waste materials, rubbish and debris from and about the premises as well as all tools, appliances, construction equipment and machinery, and surplus materials, and shall leave the site clean and ready for occupancy by OWNER. CONTRACTOR shall restore to original condition all property not designated for alteration by the Contract Documents. GC-19 Page 19 of 52 . . . ~4';...: Revision Date August 2001 6.18, CONTRACTOR shall not load nor permit any part of any structure to be loaded in any manner that will endanger the structure, nor shall CONTRACTOR subject any part of the Work or adjacent property to stresses or pressures that will endanger them. Record Documents: 6,19. Contractor shall keep at the site and in good order one record copy of the Contract Documents and all Drawings and Specifications. These documents shall be annotated on a continuing basis to show all changes made during the construction process. These shall be available to PROFESSIONAL and the Project Manager and shall be submitted with the Application for Final Payment. Safety and Protection: 6.20, CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining and supervising all safety precautions and programs in connection with the Work, CONTRACTOR shall assume all risk of loss for stored equipment or materials, irrespective of whether CONTRACTOR has transferred the title of the stored equipment or materials to OWNER. CONTRACTOR shall take all necessary precautions for the safety of, and shall provide the necessary protection to prevent damage, injury or loss to: 6.20.1. all employees on the Work and other persons and organizations who may be affected thereby; 6.20.2, all the Work and materials and equipment to be incorporated therein, whether in storage on or off the site; and 6,20,3, other property at the site or adjacent thereto, including trees, shrubs, lawns, walks, pavements, roadways, structures, utilities and Underground Facilities not designated for removal, relocation or replacement in the course of construction. CONTRACTOR shall comply with all applicable Laws and Regulations of any public body having jurisdiction for the safety of persons or property or to protect them from damage, injury or loss; and shall erect and maintain all necessary safeguards for such safety and protection, CONTRACTOR shall notify OWNERs of adjacent property and of Underground Facilities and utility OWNERs when prosecution of the Work may affect them, and shall cooperate with them in the protection, removal, relocation and replacement of their property, All damage, injury or loss to any property referred to in paragraph 6.20.2 or 6,20.3 caused, directly or" indirectly, in whole or in part, by CONTRACTOR, any Subcontractor, Supplier or any other person or organization directly or indirectly employed by any of them to perform or furnish any of the Work or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, shall be remedied by CONTRACTOR (except damage or loss attributable to the fault of Drawings or Specifications or to the acts or omissions of OWNER or PROFESSIONAL or anyone employed by either of them or anyone for whose acts either of them may be liable, and not attributable, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, to the fault or negligence of CON- TRACTOR). CONTRACTOR's duties and responsibilities for the safety and protection of the Work shall continue until such time as all the Work is completed and PROFESSIONAL has issued a notice to OWNER and CONTRACTOR in accordance, with paragraph 14,13 that the Work is acceptable (except as otherwise expressly provided in connection with Substantial Completion), 6.21, CONTRACTOR shall designate a responsible member of its organization whose duty shall be the prevention of accidents at the site, This person shall be CONTRACTOR's superintendent unless otherwise designated in writing by CONTRACTOR to the Project Manager. Emergencies: GC-20 Page 20 of 52 . . . Revision Date August 2001 6.22, In emergencies affecting the safety or protection of persons or the Work or property at the site or adjacent thereto, CONTRACTOR, without special instruction or authorization from PROFESSIONAL or OWNER, is obligated to act to prevent threatened damage, injury or loss. CONTRACTOR shall give PROFESSIONAL prompt written notice if CONTRACTOR believes that any significant changes in the Work or variations from the Contract Documents have been caused thereby. If PROFESSIONAL determines that a change in the Contract Documents is required because of the action taken in response to an emergency, a Work Change Directive or Change Order be issued to document the consequences of the changes or variations, 6.22,1, CONTRACTOR shall immediately notify PROFESSIONAL of all events involving injuries to any person on the Site, whether or not such person was engaged in the construction of the Project, and shall file a written report on such person( s) and any other event resulting in property damage of any amount within five (5) days of the occurrence, 6,22.2, If PROFESSIONAL determines that a change in the Contract Documents is required because of the action taken by CONTRACTOR in response to such an emergency, a Change Order will be issued to document the consequences of such action. Shop Drawings and Samples: 6,23, After checking and verifying all field measurements, CONTRACTOR shall promptly submit to PROFESSIONAL for approval, in accordance with the accepted schedule of submittals, all submittals and samples required by the Contract Documents, All submittals and samples shall have been checked by and stamped with the approval of CONTRACTOR and identified as PROFESSIONAL may require. The data shown on or with the submittals will be complete with respect to dimensions, design criteria, materials and any other information necessary to enable PROFESSIONAL to review the submittal as required, At the time of each submission, CONTRACTOR shall give notice to PROFESSIONAL of all deviations that the submittal or sample may have from the requirements of the Contract Documents. 6.24, PROFESSIONAL shall review and approve submittals and samples. Professional's review and approval shall be only for conformance with the design concept of the Project and compliance with the information given in the Contract Documents, The approval of a separate item as such will not indicate approval of the assembly in which the item functions , CONTRACTOR will make any corrections required by PROFESSIONAL and resubmit the required number of corrected copies until approved. CONTRACTOR's stamp of approval on any submittal or sample shall constitute its representation to PROFESSIONAL and OWNER that CONTRACTOR has determined and verified all quantities, dimensions, field construction criteria, materials, catalog numbers, and similar data, and that each submittal or sample has been reviewed or coordinated with the requirements of the Work and the Contract Documents. 6.24,1. No Work requiring a submittal or sample submission shall commence until the submission has been approved by PROFESSIONAL. A copy of each approved submittal and each approved sample shall be kept in good order by CONTRACTOR at the site and shall be available to PROFESSIONAL and OWNER. Any delays associated with the submittal process will be considered for time extensions only, and no damages or additional compensation for delay will be allowed. 6.24.2. Before submission of each Shop Drawing or sample, CONTRACTOR shall have determined and verified all quantities, dimensions, specified performance criteria, installation requirements, materials, catalog numbers and similar data with respect thereto and reviewed or coordinated each Shop Drawing or sample with other Shop Drawings and samples and with the requirements of the Work and the Contract Documents, GC-21 Page 21 of 52 . . . Revision Date August 2001 6.24,3. At the time of each submission, CONTRACTOR shall give PROFESSIONAL specific written notice of each variation that the Shop Drawings or samples may have from the requirements of the Contract Documents, and, in addition, shall cause a specific notation to be made on each Shop Drawing submitted to PROFESSIONAL for review and approval of each such variation, 6.26, PROFESSIONAL will review and approve with reasonable promptness Shop Drawings and samples, but PROFESSIONAL's review and approval will be only for conformance with the design concept of the Project and for compliance with the information given in the Contract Documents and shall not extend to means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures of construction (except where a specific means, method, technique, sequence or procedure of construction is indicated in or required by the Contract Documents) or to safety precautions or programs incident thereto. The review and approval of a separate item as such will not indicate approval of the assembly in which the item functions, 6.27. PROFESSIONAL's approval of submittals or samples shall not relieve CONTRACTOR from responsibility for any variation from the requirements of the Contract Documents unless CONTRACTOR has, in writing, called PROFESSIONAL's attention to each such variation at the time of submission and the OWNER has given written approval to the specific deviation; any such approval by PROFESSIONAL shall not relieve CONTRACTOR from responsibility for errors or omissions in the submittals, 6.28. Where a shop drawing or sample is required by the Contract Documents or the schedule of shop drawings and sample submissions accepted by PROFESSIONAL as required, any related work performed prior to PROFESSIONAL's review and approval of the pertinent submittal will be at the sole expense and responsibility of CONTRACTOR. Continuing the Work: 6,30. CONTRACTOR shall carry on the Work and adhere to the progress schedule during all disputes or disagreements with OWNER. No Work shall be delayed or postponed pending resolution of any disputes or disagreements, except as permitted by paragraph 15.6 or as CONTRACTOR and OWNER may otherwise agree in writing, Cleaning Up: 6,31, CONTRACTOR shall maintain the site free from accumulations of waste materials, rubbish, and other debris or contaminants resulting from the work on a daily basis or as required. At the completion of the work, CONTRACTOR shall remove,all waste materials, rubbish, and debris from the site as well as all tools, construction equipment and machinery, and surplus materials and will leave the Site clean and ready for occupancy by OWNER. All disposal shall be in accordance with applicable Laws and Regulations. In addition to any other rights available to OWNER under the Contract Documents, CONTRACTOR's failure to maintain the site may result in withholding of any amounts due CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR will restore to original condition those portions of the site not designated for alteration by the Contract Documents. Indemnification: 6.32. To the fullest extent permitted by Laws and Regulations, CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and hold harmless OWNER, PROGRAM MANAGER and PROFESSIONAL and their consultants, agents and employees from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses, direct, indirect or consequential (including but not limited to fees and charges of PROGRAM MANAGER, PROFESSIONALs, architects, attorneys and other PROFESSIONALs and court and arbitration costs) arising out of or resulting from the performance of the Work, provided that any such claim, damage, loss or expense (a) is attributable to bodily GC-22 Page 22 of 52 . . . Revision Date August 2001 injury, sickness, disease or death, or to injury to or destruction of tangible property (other than the Work itself) including the loss of use resulting therefrom and (b) is caused in whole or in part by any negligent act or omission of CONTRACTOR, any Subcontractor, any person or organization directly or indirectly employed by any of them to perform or furnish any of the Work or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, regardles~ofwhether or not iUs caused in part by a party indemnified hereunder or arises byor is imposed by law and Regulations regardless of the negligence of any such party. 6.33, In any and all claims against OWNER, PROGRAM MANAGER or PROFESSIONAL or any of their consultants, agents or em ployees by any em ployee of CONTRACTOR, any Subcontractor, any person or organization directly or indirectly employed by any of them to perform or furnish any of the Work or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, the indemnification obligation under paragraph 6,32 shall not be limited in any way by any limitation on the amount or type of damages, compensation or benefits payable by or for CONTRACTOR or any such Subcontractor or other person or organization under workers' or workmen's compensation acts, disability benefit acts or other employee benefit acts, 6.34, The obligations of CONTRACTOR under paragraph 6.32 shall not extend to the liability of PROFESSIONAL, PROFESSIONAL's consultants, agents or employees arising out of the preparation or approval of maps, drawings, opinions, reports, surveys, Change Orders, designs or specifications. 'i~': { GC-23 Page 23 of 52 . . . Revision Date August 2001 ARTICLE 7---0THER WORK Related Work at Site: 7.1. OWNER may perform other work related to the Project at the site by OWNER's own forces, have other work performed by aided OWNERs or let other direct contracts therefor which shall contain General Conditions similar to these, If the fact that such other work is to be performed was not noted in the Contract Documents, written notice thereof will be given to CONTRACTOR prior to starting any such other work, and, if CONTRACTOR believes that such performance will involve additional expense to CONTRACTOR or requires additional time and the parties are unable to agree as to the extent thereof, CONTRACTOR may make a claim therefor as provided in Articles 11 and 12, 7.1,2. CONTRACTOR shall afford each utility OWNER and other contractor who is a party to such a direct contract for OWNER, if OWNER is performing the additional work with OWNER's employees, proper and safe access to the site and a reasonable opportunity for the introduction and storage of materials and equipment and the execution of such work, and shall properly connect and coordinate the Work with theirs. CONTRACTOR shall do all cutting, fitting and patching of the Work that may be required to make its several parts come together properly and integrate with such other work. CONTRACTOR shall not endanger any work of others by cutting, excavating or otherwise altering their work and will only cut or alter their work with the written consent of PROFESSIONAL and the others whose work will be affected, The duties and responsibilities of CONTRACTOR under this paragraph are for the benefit of such utility OWNERs and other contractors to the extent that there are comparable provisions for the benefit of CONTRACTOR in said direct contracts between OWNER and such utility OWNERs and other contractors. 7.2, If any part of CONTRACTOR's Work depends for proper execution or results upon the work of any such other contractor or utility OWNER (or OWNER), CONTRACTOR shall inspect and promptly report to PROFESSIONAL in writing any delays, defects or deficiencies in such work that render it unavailable or unsuitable for such proper execution and results, CONTRACTOR's failure so to report will constitute an acceptance of the other work as fit and proper for integration with CONTRACTOR's Work except for latent or nonapparent defects and deficiencies in the other work. Coordination: 7.4. If OWNER contracts with others for the performance of other work on the Project at the site, the person or organization who will have authority and responsibility for coordination of the activities among the various prime contractors will be identified in the Supplementary Conditions, and the specific matters to be covered by such authority and,responsibility will be itemized, and the extent of such authority and responsibilities will be provided hi the Supplementary Conditions, Unless otherwise provided in the Supplementary Conditions, neither OWNER nor PROFESSIONAL shall have any authority or responsibility in respect of such coordination, . . GC-24 Page 24 of 52 . . . Revision Date August 2001 ARTICLE S---OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES 8,1, Except as otherwise provided in these General Conditions, OWNER shall issue all communications to CONTRACTOR through the PROGRAM MANAGER or PROFESSIONAL, 8.2, In case of termination of the employment of PROFESSIONAL, OWNER shall appoint a PROFESSIONAL against whom CONTRACTOR makes no reasonable objection, whose status under the Contract Documents shall be that of the former PROFESSIONAL. Any dispute in connection with such appointment shall be subject to arbitration. 8,3. OWNER shall furnish the data required of OWNER under the Contract Documents promptly and shall make payments to CONTRACTOR promptly after they are due as provided in paragraphs 14.4 and 14,13, 8.4, OWNER's duties in respect of providing lands and easements and providing Engineering surveys to establish reference points are set forth in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.4. Paragraph 4.2 refers to OWNER's identifying and making available to CONTRACTOR copies of reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at the site and in existing structures which have been utilized by PROFESSIONAL in preparing the Drawings and Specifications. 8.5, OWNER's responsibilities in respect of purchasing and maintaining liability and property insurance are set forth in paragraphs 5,5 through 5,8, 8,6. OWNER is obligated to execute Change Orders as indicated in paragraph 10.3. 8.7, OWNER's responsibility in respect of certain inspections, tests and approvals is set forth in paragraph 13.4, 8.8. In connection with OWNER's right to stop Work or suspend Work, see paragraphs 13,10 and 15,1, Paragraph 15,2 deals with OWNER's right to terminate services of CONTRACTOR under certain circumstances. GC-25 Page 25 of 52 . . . Revision Date August 2001 ARTICLE 9---PROFESSIONAL'S STATUS DURING CONSTRUCTION OWNER's Representative: 9.1, PROFESSIONAL will be OWNER's representative during the construction period. The duties and responsibilities and the limitations of authority of PROFESSIONAL as OWNER's representative during construction are set forth in the Contract Documents and shall not be extended without written consent of OWNER and PROFESSIONAL. Visits to Site: 9.2, PROFESSIONAL will make visits to the site at intervals appropriate to the various stages of construction to observe the premises and quality of the executed Work and to determine, in general, if the Work is proceeding in accordance with the Contract Documents, PROFESSIONAL will not be required to make exhaustive or continuous on-site inspections to check the quality or quantity of the Work. PROFESSIONAL's efforts will be directed toward providing for OWNER a greater degree of confidence that the completed Work will conform to the Contract Documents, On the basis of such visits and on-site observations as an experienced and qualified design PROFESSIONAL, PROFESSIONAL will keep OWNER informed of the progress of the Work and will endeavor to guard OWNER against defects and deficiencies in the Work. Project Representation: 9.3. If OWNER and PROFESSIONAL agree, PROFESSIONAL will furnish a Resident Project Representative to assist PROFESSIONAL in observing the performance of the Work. The duties, responsibilities and limitations of authority of any such Resident Project Representative and assistants will be as provided in the Supplementary Conditions, If OWNER designates another agent to represent OWNER at the site who is not PROFESSIONAL's agent or employee, the duties, responsibilities and limitations of authority of such other person will be as provided in the Supplementary Conditions. Clarifications and Interpretations: 9.4. PROFESSIONAL shall issue such written clarifications or interpretations of the Contract Documents (in the form of Drawings or otherwise) as may be determined necessary, or as reasonably requested by CONTRACTOR, which shall be consistent with or reasonably inferable from the overall intent of the Contract Documents, If CONTRACTOR believes that a written clarification and interpretation entitles it to an increase in the Contract Price and/or Contract Time, CONTRACTOR may make a claim as provided for in Articles 11 or 12, Authorized Variations in Work: 9,5, PROFESSIONAL may authorize minor variations in the Work from the requirements of the Contract Documents which do not involve an adjustment in the Contract Price or the Contract Time and are consistent with the overall intent of the Contract Documents. These may be accomplished by a Field Order and will be binding on OWNER and also on CONTRACTOR who shall perform the Work involved promptly, If CONTRACTOR believes that a Field Order justifies an increase in the Contract Price or an extension of the Contract Time and the parties are unable to agree as to the amount or extent thereof, CONTRACTOR may make a claim therefor as provided in Article 11 or 12, GC-26 Page 26 of 52 . . . Revision Date August 2001 Rejecting Defective Work: 9.6, PROFESSIONAL will have authority to disapprove or reject Work which PROFESSIONAL believes to be defective and will also have authority to require special inspection or testing of the Work as provided in paragraph 13.9, whether or not the Work is fabricated, installed or completed. Shop Drawings, Change Orders and Payments: 9,7. In connection with PROFESSIONAL's responsibility for Shop Drawings and samples, see paragraphs 6.23 through 6.29 inclusive, 9.8. In connection with PROFESSIONAL's responsibilities as to Change Orders, see Articles 10, 11 and 12. 9.9, In connection with PROFESSIONAL's responsibilities in respect of Applications for Payment, etc., see Article 14. Determinations for Unit Prices: 9.10. PROFESSIONAL will determine the actual quantities and classifications of Unit Price Work performed by CONTRACTOR. PROFESSIONAL will review with CONTRACTOR PROFESSIONAL's preliminary determinations on such matters before rendering a written decision thereon (by recommendation of an Application for Payment or otherwise). PROFESSIONAL's written decisions thereon will be final and binding upon OWNER and CONTRACTOR, unless, within ten days after the date of any such decision, either OWNER or CONTRACTOR delivers to the other party to the Agreement and to PROFESSIONAL written notice of intention to appeal from such a decision, Decisions on Disputes: 9,11. PROFESSIONAL will be the initial interpreter of the requirements of the Contract Documents and judge of the acceptability of the Work thereunder, Claims, disputes and other matters relating to the acceptability of the Work or the interpretation of the requirements of the Contract Documents pertaining to the performance and furnishing of the Work and claims under Articles 11 and 12 in respect of changes to the Contract Price or Contract Time will be referred initially to PROFESSIONAL in writing with a request for a formal decision in accordance with this paragraph, which PROFESSIONAL will render in writing within a reasonable time. Written notice of each such claim, dispute and other matter will be delivered by the claimant to PROFESSIONAL and the other party to the Agreement promptly (but in no event later than thirty days after the occurrence of the event giving rise thereto) and written supporting data will be submitted to PROFESSIONAL and the other party within sixty days after such occurrence unless PROFESSIONAL allows an additional period of time to ascertain more accurate data in support of the claim. 9,12, When functioning as interpreter and judge under paragraphs 9.10 and 9,11, PROFESSIONAL will not show partiality to OWNER or CONTRACTOR and will not be liable in connection with any interpretation or decision rendered in good faith in such capacity, The rendering of a decision by PROFESSIONAL pursuant to paragraphs 9,10 and 9.11 with respect to any such claim, dispute or other matter (except any which have been waived by the making or acceptance of final payment as provided in paragraph 14,16) will be a condition GC-27 Page 27 of 52 . . . Revision Date August 2001 precedent to any exercise by OWNER or CONTRACTOR of such rights or remedies as either may otherwise have under the Contract Documents or by Laws or Regulations in respect of any such claim, dispute or other matter. Limitations on PROFESSIONAL's Responsibilities: 9.13. Neither PROFESSIONAL's authority to act under this Article or elsewhere in the Contract Documents nor any decision made in good faith to exercise such authority shall give rise to any duty or responsibility of PROFESSIONAL to CONTRACTOR, any Subcontractor, any of their agents or employees. 9.14. PROFESSIONAL shall not be responsible for the construction means, methods, techniques, sequences, or procedures or the safety precautions and programs used. PROFESSIONAL shall not be responsible for CONTRACTOR's failure to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents. 9.15. PROFESSIONAL shall not be responsible for the acts or omissions of CONTRACTOR, any Subcontractors, any agents or employees, or any other persons performing any of the Work. GC-28 Page 28 of 52 . . . Revision Date August 2001 ARTICLE 10--CHANGES IN THE WORK 10.1. Without invalidating the Contract, OWNER may at anytime or from time to time order additions, deletions, or revisions in the Work. The OWNER shall provide CONTRACTOR with a proposal request, identifying the Work to be added, deleted or revised. Upon receipt,CONTRACTOR shall promptly submit a written proposal for the changed work prepared in accordance with Articles 11 and 12. If the proposal request calls only for the deletion of Work, the OWNER may order the partial suspension of any Work related to the proposed deletion, in which case CONTRACTOR must cease performance as directed; CONTRACTOR shall not be entitled to claim lost profits on deleted work. All changed Work shall be executed under the applicable conditions of the Contract Documents. 10.2. Additional Work performed by CONTRACTOR without authorization of a Change Order will not entitle CONTRACTOR to an increase in the Contract Price or an extension of the Contract Time, except in the case of an emergency as provided in Article 6. The effect of this paragraph shall remain paramount and shall prevail irrespective of any conflicting provisions contained in these Contract Documents. 10.3. Upon agreement as to changes in the Work to be performed, Work performed in an emergency as provided in Article 6, and any other claim of CONTRACTOR for a change in the Contract Time or the Contract Price, PROFESSIONAL will prepare a written Change Order to be signed by PROFESSIONAL and CONTRACTOR and submitted to OWNER for approval. 10.4. In the absence of an agreement as provided in 10.3, OWNER may, at its sole discretion, issue a Work Change Directive to CONTRACTOR. Pricing of the Work Change Directive will be in accordance with Section 11.3. The Work Change Directive will specify a price, and if applicable a time extension, determined to be reasonable by OWNER. If CONTRACTOR fails to sign such Work Change Directive, CONTRACTOR may submit a claim in accordance with Articles 11 and 12, but CONTRACTOR shall nevertheless be obligated to fully perform the work as directed by the Work Change Directive. 10.5. CONTRACTOR shall proceed diligently with performance of the Work as directed by OWNER, regardless of pending claim actions, unless otherwise agreed to in writing. 10.6. If notice of any change affecting the general scope of the Work or the provisions of the Contract Documents (including, but not limited to, Contract Price or Contract Time) is required by the provisions of any Bond to be given to a surety, the giving of any such notice will be CONTRACTOR's responsibility, and the amount of each applicable Bond will be adjusted accordingly. GC-29 Page 29 of 52 . . . Revision Date August 2001 ARTICLE 11-CHANGE OF CONTRACT PRICE 11.1. The Contract Price constitutes the total com pensation (subject to written authorized adjustments) payable to CONTRACTOR for performing the Work. All duties, responsibilities and obligations assigned to or undertaken by CONTRACTOR shall be at CONTRACTOR's expense without change in the Contract Price. 11.2. The Contract Price may only be changed by a Change Order or' by a Written Amendment. Any claim for an increase or decrease in the Contract Price shall be based on written notice delivered by the party making the claim to the other party and to PROFESSIONAL promptly (but in no event later than thirty days) after the occurrt;lJ1ce of the event giving rise to the claim and stating the general nature of the claim. Notice of the amount of the claim with supporting data shall be delivered within sixty days after such occurrence (unless PROFESSIONAL allows an additional period of time to ascertain more accurate data in support of the claim) and shall be accompanied by claimant's written statement that the amount claimed covers all known amounts (direct, indirect and consequential) to which the claimant is entitled as a result of the occurrence of said event. All claims for adjustment in the Contract Price shall be determined by PROFESSIONAL in accordance with paragraph 9.11 if OWNER and CONTRACTOR cannot otherwise agree on the amount involved. No claim for an adjustment in the Contract Price will be valid if not submitted in accordance with this paragraph 11.2. 11.3. The value of any Work covered by a Change Order or of any claim for an adjustment in the Contract Price will be determined by the following procedures: 11.3.1. Designated Unit Price (Field Measure). CONTRACTOR and OWNER recognize and acknowledge that the quantities shown for those items designated in the Bid Proposal as unit price items are approximations prepared by OWNER for bid purposes and that the actual compensation payable to CONTRACTOR for the utilization of such items is based upon the application of unit prices to the actual quantities of items involved as measured in the field and required to complete the Work as originally defined in the Contract Documents. 11.3.2. When it is determined by OWNER that an addition, deletion, or revision to the Work, as defined in these Contract Documents, is required and affects the quantities required for items designed in the Bid Proposal as unit price items, CONTRACTOR and OWNER agree that the compensation payable to CONTRACTOR for such unit price items shall be adjusted accordingly by a Change Order based upon the application of the appropriate unit prices shown in the Bid Proposal to the quantity of the unit price item required to complete the Work as defined in the Contract Documents. 11.3.3. Other Unit Prices. For items not designated in the bid proposal as unit prices, OWNER and CONTRACTOR may establish unit prices as agreed on by Change Order. 11.3.4. Lump Sum. When it is determined by OWNER that an addition, deletion or revision to the Work is required which results in a change in Work designated in the Bid Proposal as a lump sum item, the amoUnt of increase or decrease in the lump sum price shall be established by mutual agreement of the parties. 11.3.5. If the pricing methods specified in 11.3 are inapplicable, or if the parties are unable to agree on a price for the changed work, a reasonable price for the same shall be established by OWNER in accordance with 11.4 and 11.5. OWNER shall then process a unilateral Change Order, specifying the said reasonable price, in accordance with 11.4 through 11.6. CONTRACTOR shall perform the Work as directed in the GC-30 Page 30 of 52 . . . Revision Date August 2001 Change Order. 11.3.6. Failure on the part of CONTRACTOR to construct any item to plan or authorized dimensions within the specification tolerances shall result in: reconstruction to acceptable tolerances at no additional costs to OWNER; acceptance at no pay; or acceptance at reduced final pay quantity or reduced unit price, all at the discretion of OWNER. Determinations of aggregate monetary change for items identified as lump sum quantities shall be made by OWNER based upon an analysis of the scope of CONTRACTOR's failure to construct to plan or authorized dimensions. Cost of the Work: 11.4. The term Cost of the Work means the sum of all costs necessarily incurred and paid by CONTRACTOR in the proper performance of the Work. Except as otherwise may be agreed to in writing by OWNER, such costs shall be in amounts no higher than those prevailing in the locality of the Project, shall include only the following items and shall not include any of the costs itemized in paragraph 11.5: 11.4.1. Payroll costs for employees in the direct employ of CONTRACTOR in the performance of the Work under schedules of job classifications agreed upon by OWNER and CONTRACTOR. Payroll costs for employees not employed full time on the Work shall be apportioned on the basis of their time spent on the Work. Payroll costs shall include, but not be limited to, salaries and wages plus the cost of fringe benefits which shall include social security contributions, unemployment, excise and payroll taxes, workers' or workmen's compensation, health and retirement benefits, bonuses, sick leave, vacation and holiday pay applicable thereto. Such employees shall include superintendents and foremen at the site. The expenses of performing Work after regular working hours, on Saturday, Sunday or legal holidays, shall be included in the above to the extent authorized by OWNER. 11.4.2. Cost of all materials and equipment furnished and incorporated in the Work, including costs of transportation and storage thereof, and Suppliers' field services required in connection therewith. All cash discounts shall accrue to CONTRACTOR unless OWNER deposits funds with CONTRACTOR with which to make payments, in which case the cash discounts shall accrue to OWNER. Trade discounts, rebates and refunds and all returns from sale of surplus materials and equipment shall accrue to OWNER, and CONTRACTOR shall make provisions so that they may be obtained. 11.4.3. Payments made by CONTRACTOR to the Subcontractors for \,IVork performed by Subcontractors. If required by OWNER, CONTRACTOR shall obtain competitive bids from Subcontractors acceptable to CONTRACTOR and shall deliver such bids to OWNER who then determines, with the advice of PROFESSIONAL, which bids will be accepted. If a subcontract provides that the Subcontractor is to be paid on the basis of Cost of the Work Plus a Fee, the Subcontractor's Cost of the Work shall be determined in the same manner as CONTRACTOR's Cost of the Work. All subcontracts shall be subject to the other provisions of the Contract Documents insofar as applicable. 11.4.4. Costs of special consultants (including but not limited to engineers, architects, testing laboratories, surveyors, attorneys and accountants) employed for services specifically related to the Work. 11.4.5. Supplemental costs including the following: 11.4.5.1. The proportion of necessary transportation, travel and subsistence expenses of CONTRAC- TOR's employees incurred in discharge of duties connected with the Work. ~. GC-31 Page 31 of 52 . . . Revision Date August 2001 11.4.5.2. Cost, including transportation and maintenance, of all materials, supplies, equipment, machinery, appliances, office and temporary facilities at the site and hand tools not owned by the workers, which are consumed in the performance of the Work, and cost less market value of such items used but not consumed which remain the property of CONTRACTOR. 11.4.5.3. Rentals of all construction equipment and machinery and the parts thereof whether rented from CONTRACTOR or others in accordance with rental agreements approved by OWNER with the advice of PROFESSIONAL, and the costs of transportation, loading, unloading, installation, dismantling and removal thereof-all in accordance with terms of said rental agreements. The rental of any such equipment, machinery or parts shall cease when the use thereof is no longer necessary for the Work. 11.4.5.4. Sales, consumer, use or similar taxes related to the Work, and for which CONTRACTOR is liable, imposed by Laws and Regulations. 11.4.5.5. Deposits lost for causes other than negligence of CONTRACTOR, any Subcontractor or anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or for whose acts any of them may be liable, and royalty payments and fees for permits and licenses. 11.4.5.6. Losses and damages (and related expenses), not compensated by insurance or otherwise, to the Work or otherwise sustained by CONTRACTOR in connection with the performance and furnishing of the Work (except losses and damages within the deductible amounts of property insurance established by OWNER in accordance with paragraph 5.6) provided they have resulted from causes other than the negligence of CONTRACTOR, any Subcontractor, or anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or for whose acts any of them may be liable. Such losses shall include settlements made with the written consent and approval of OWNER. No such losses, damages and expenses shall be included in the Cost of the Work for the purpose of determining CONTRACTOR's Fee. If, however, any such loss or damage requires reconstruction and CONTRACTOR is placed in charge thereof, CONTRACTOR shall be paid for services a fee proportionate to that stated in paragraph 11.6.2. 11.4.5.7. The cost of utilities, fuel and sanitary facilities at the site. 11.4.5.8. Minor expenses such as telegrams, long distance telephone calls, telephone service at the site, expressage and similar petty cash items in connection with the Work. 11.4.5.9. Cost of premiums for additional Bonds and insurance required because of changes in the Work and premiums of property insurance coverage within the limits of the deductible amounts established by OWNER in accordance with paragraph 5.6. 11.5. The term Cost of the Work shall not include any of the following: 11.5.1. Payroll costs and other compensation of CONTRACTOR's officers, executives, principals (of partnership and sole proprietorships), general managers, engineers, architects, estimators, attorneys, auditors, accountants, purchasing and contracting agents, expeditors, timekeepers, clerks and other personnel employed by CONTRACTOR whether at the site or in CONTRACTOR's principal or a branch office for general administration of the Work and not specifically included in the agreed upon schedule of job classifications referred to in paragraph 11.4.1 or specifically covered by paragraph 11.4.4-all of which are to be considered administrative costs covered by CONTRACTOR's Fee. 11 .5.2. Expenses of CONTRACTOR's principal area branch offices other than CONTRACTOR's GC-32 Page 32 of 52 . . . Revision Date August 2001 office at the site. 11.5.3. Any part of CONTRACTOR's capital expenses, including interest on CONTRACTOR'S capital used for the Change Order Work and charges against CONTRACTOR for delinquent payments. 11.5.4. Cost of premiums for all Bonds and for all insurance whether or not CONTRACTOR is required by the Contract Documents to purchase and maintain the same (except for the cost of premiums covered by subparagraph 11.4.5.9 above). 11.5.5. Costs due to the negligence of CONTRACTOR, any Subcontractor, or anyone directly or indirectly, employed by any of them or for whose acts any of them may be liable, including but not limited to, the correction of defective Work, disposal of materials or equipment wrongly supplied and making good any damage to property. 11.5.6. Other overhead or general expense costs of any kind and the costs of any item not specifically and expressly included in paragraph 11.4. CONTRACTOR's Fee: 11.6. CONTRACTOR's Fee allowed to CONTRACTOR for overhead and profit shall be determined as follows: 11.6.1. a mutually acceptable fixed fee, or if none can be agreed upon; 11.6.2. a fee based on the following percentages of the various portions of the Cost of the Work: 11.6.2.1. for costs incurred under paragraphs 11.4.1 and 11.4.2, CONTRACTOR's Fee shall be fifteen percent, 11.6.2.2. for costs incurred under paragraph 11.4.3, CONTRACTOR's Fee shall five percent; and if a subcontract is on the basis of Cost of the Work Plus a Fee, the maximum allowable to CONTRACTOR on account of overhead and profit of all Subcontractors shall be fifteen percent, 11.6.2.3. no fee shall be payable on the basis of costs itemized under paragraphs 11.4.4, 11.4.5 and 11.3, 11.6.2.4. the amount of credit to be allowed by CONTRACTOR to OWNER for any such change which results in a net decrease in cost will be the amount of the actual net decrease plus a deduction in CONTRACTOR's Fee by an amount equal to ten percent of the net decrease, and 11.6.2.5. when both additions and credits are involved in anyone change, the adjustment in CON- TRACTOR's Fee shall be computed on the basis of the net change in accordance with paragraphs 11.6.2.1 through 11.6.2.4, inclusive. 11.7. For all changes, CONTRACTOR shall submit an itemized cost breakdown, together with supporting data in such detail and form as prescribed by the Project Manager. . When a credit is due, the amount of credit to be allowed by CONTRACTOR to OWNER for any such change which results in a net GC-33 Page 33 of 52 . . . .~!I;i ~. , Revision Date August 2001 decrease in cost will be the amount of the actual net decrease in direct cost as determined by the Project Manager, plus the applicable reduction in overhead and profit. When both additions and credits are involved in any change, the combined overhead.and. profit shall be calculated on the basis of the net change, whether an increase or decrease. In any event, the minimum detail shall be an itemization of all man-hours required by discipline/trade with the unit cost per man-hour and total labor price, labor burden, equipment hours and rate for each piece of equipment, material by units of measure and price per unit, other costs specifically itemized, plus the overhead and profit markup. Cash Allowances: 11.8. It is understood that CONTRACTOR has included in the Contract Price all allowances so named in the Contract Documents and shall cause the Work so covered to be done by such Subcontractors or Suppliers and for such sums within the limit of the allowances as may be acceptable to PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTOR agrees that: 11.8.1. The allowances include the cost to CONTRACTOR (less any applicable trade discounts) of materials and equipment required by the allowances to be delivered at the site and all applicable taxes; and 11.8.2. CONTRACTOR's costs for unloading and handling on the site, labor, installation costs, overhead, profit and other expenses contemplated for the allowances have been included in the Contract Price and not in the allowances. No demand for additional payment on account of any thereof will be valid. Prior to final payment, an appropriate Change Order will be issued as recommended by PROFESSIONAL to reflect actual amounts due CONTRACTOR on account of Work covered by allowances, and the Contract Price shall be correspondingly adjusted. Unit Price Work: 11.9.1. Where the Contract Documents provide that all or part of the Work is to be Unit Price Work, initially the Contract Price will be deemed to include for all Unit Price Work an amount equal to the sum of the established unit prices for each separately identified item of Unit Price Work times the estimated quantity of each item as indicated in the Agreement. The estimated quantities of items of Unit Price Work are not guaranteed and are solely for the purpose of comparison of Bids and determining an initial Contract Price. Determinations of the actual quantities and classifications of Unit Price Work performed by CONTRACTOR will be made by PROFESSIONAL in accordance with Paragraph 9.10. 11.9.2. Each unit price will be deemed to include an amount considered by CONTRACTOR to be adequate to cover CONTRACTOR's overhead and profit for each separately identified item. 11.9.3. Where the quantity of any item of Unit Price Work performed by CONTRACTOR differs materially and significantly from the estimated quantity of such item indicated in the Agreement and there is no corresponding adjustment with respect to any other item of Work and if CONTRACTOR believes that CONTRACTOR has incurred additional expense as a result thereof, CONTRACTOR may make a claim for an increase in the Contract Price in accordance with Article 11 if the parties are unable to agree as to the amount of any such increase. GC-34 Page 34 of 52 . . . Revision Date August 2001 ARTICLE 12--CHANGE OF CONTRACT TIME 12.1. The Contract Time may only be changed by a Change Order. Any request for an extension in the Contract Time shall be made in writing and delivered to PROFESSIONAL and OWNER within seven (7) calendar days of the occurrence first happening and resulting in the claim. Written supporting data will be submitted to PROFESSIONAL and OWNER within fifteen (15) calendar days after such occurrence unless the OWNER allows additional time. All claims submitted by CONTRACTOR for adjustments to the Contract Time must set forth in detail the reasons for and causes of the delay and clearly indicate why the subject delay was beyond CONTRACTOR's control or fault. 12.2. If CONTRACTOR is delayed at any time in the performance, progress, commencement, or completion of the Work by any act or neglect of OWNER or PROFESSIONAL, or by an employee of either, or by any separate CONTRACTOR employed by OWNER, or by changes ordered in the Work, or by labor disputes, fire, unavoidable casualties, utility conflicts which could not have been identified or foreseen by CONTRACTOR using reasonable diligence, or any causes beyond CONTRACTOR's control or fault, then the Contract Time shall be extended by Change Order for such reasonable time as OWNER may determine. CONTRACTOR shall be entitled to an extension of time for such causes only for the number of days of delay which OWNER may determine to be due solely to such causes and only to the extent such occurrences actually delay the completion of the Work and then only if CONTRACTOR shall have strictly complied with all the requirements of the Contract Documents. Provided, however, notwithstanding anything in the Contract Documents to the contrary, no interruption, interference, inefficiency, suspension or delay in the performance, progress, commencement or completion of the Work for any cause whatsoever, including those for which OWNER or PROFESSIONAL may be responsible in whole or in part, shall relieve CONTRACTOR of its duty to perform or give rise to any right to damages or additional compensation from OWNER. CONTRACTOR's sole and exclusive remedy against OWNER for interruption, interference, inefficiency, suspension or delay of any aspect of the Work shall be the right to seek an extension to the Contract Time in accordance with the procedures set forth herein. GC-35 Page 35 of 52 . . . Revision Date August 2001 ARTICLE 13--WARRANTY AND GUARANTEE; TESTS AND INSPECTIONS: CORRECTION, REMOVAL OR ACCEPTANCE OF DEFECTIVE WORK Warranty and Guarantee: 13.1. CONTRACTOR warrants and guarantees to OWNER that all materials and equipment will be new unless otherwise specified and that all work will be of good quality, performed in a workmanlike manner, free from faults or defects, and in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents and any inspections, tests, or approvals referred to in this Article. All unsatisfactory Work, all faulty Work and all Work not conforming to the requirements of the Contract Documents or such inspections, tests, approvals, or all applicable building, construction and safety requirements shall be considered defective. Notice of all defects shall be given to CONTRACTOR by PROFESSIONAL. All defective work, whether or not in place, may be rejected, corrected, or accepted as provided in this Article. Access to Work: 13.2. For the duration of the Work, PROFESSIONAL and its representatives, other designated representatives of OWNER, and authorized representatives of any regulatory agency shall at all times be given access to the Work. CONTRACTOR shall provide proper facilities for such access and observation of the Work and also for any inspection or testing by others. Tests and Inspections: 13.3. If the Contract Documents, laws, ordinances, rules, regulations or orders of any public authority having jurisdiction require anyWork to specifically be inspected, tested, or approved by someone other than CONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR shall give PROFESSIONAL timely notice of readiness therefore. 13.4. The testing firm(s) (if assigned by OWNER to this Work) and all such inspections, tests, or approvals provided for by OWNER shall be identified in writing by PROFESSIONAL to CONTRACTOR. All other inspections, tests orapprovals shall be at CONTRACTOR's expense including additional expenses for inspection and tests required as a result of delays by CONTRACTOR or hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week. For all required inspections, tests, and approvals on any Work prepared, performed, or assembled away from the site, CONTRACTOR will furnish PROFESSIONAL with the required Certificates of Inspection, testing, or approval. All such tests will be in accordance with the methods prescribed by the American Society for Testing and Materials or such other applicable organizations as may be required by law or the Contract Documents. Materials or Work in place that fail to pass acceptability tests shall be retested at the direction of PROFESSIONAL and at CONTRACTOR's expense. 13.5. All inspections, tests or approvals other than those required by Laws or Regulations of any public body having jurisdiction shall be performed by organizations acceptable to OWNER and CONTRACTOR (or by PROFESSIONAL if so specified). 13.6. If any Work (including the work of others) that is to be inspected, tested or approved is covered without written concurrence of PROFESSIONAL, it must, if requested by PROFESSIONAL, be uncovered for observation. Such uncovering shall be at CONTRACTOR's expense unless CONTRACTOR has given PROFESSIONAL timely notice of CONTRACTOR's intention to cover the same and PROFESSIONAL has not acted with reasonable promptness in response to such notice. GC-36 Page 36 of 52 . . . Revision Date August 2001 13.7. Neither observations by PROFESSIONAL or Project Manager nor inspections, tests, or approvals by persons other than CONTRACTOR shall relieve CONTRACTOR of its obligations to perform the Work in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents. Uncovering Work: 13.8. If any Work required to be inspected, tested or approved is covered prior thereto without the prior written approval of PROFESSIONAL, or if any Work is covered contrary to the request of PROFESSIONAL, the Work shall, if requested by PROFESSIONAL, be uncovered for observation, inspection, testing or approval and replaced at CONTRACTOR's expense. 13.9. If PROFESSIONAL considers it necessary or advisable that covered Work be observed by PROFESSIONAL or inspected or tested by others, CONTRACTOR, at PROFESSIONAL's request, shall uncover, expose or otherwise make available for observation, inspection or testing as PROFESSIONAL may require, that portion of the Work in question, furnishing all necessary labor, material and equipment. If it is found that such Work is defective, CONTRACTOR shall bear all direct and consequential costs of such uncovering, exposure, observation, inspection and testing and of satisfactory reconstruction (including but not limited to fees and charges of PROFESSIONALs, architects, attorneys and other PROFESSIONALs), and OWNER shall be entitled to an appropriate decrease in the Contract Price and, if the parties are unable to agree as to the amount thereof, OWNER may make a claim therefor as provided in Article 11. If, however, such Work is not found to be defective, CONTRACTOR shall be allowed an increase in the Contract Price or an extension of the Contract Time, or both, directly attributable to such uncovering, exposure, observation, inspection, testing and reconstruction, and, if the parties are unable to agree as to the amount or extent thereof, CONTRACTOR may make a claim therefor as provided in Articles 11 and 12. OWNER May Stop the Work: 13.10. When Work is defective or when CONTRACTOR fails to supply sufficient skilled workmen or suitable materials or equipment or make prompt payments to Subcontractors for labor, materials, or equipment or if CONTRACTOR violates any provisions of these Contract Documents, OWNER may order CONTRACTOR to stop the Work until the cause for such order has been eliminated. However, this right of OWNER to stop the Work shall not give rise to any duty on the part of OWNER to exercise this right for the benefit of CONTRACTOR or any other party. CONTRACTOR shall have no right to claim an increase in the Contract Price or Contract Time or other damages for a stop work order under this paragraph. Correction or Removal of Defective Work: 13.11. When directed by PROFESSIONAL, CONTRACTOR shall promptly, without cost to OWNER and as specified by PROFESSIONAL, either correct the defective Work whether fabricated, installed, or completed, or remove it from the site and replace it with non-defective Work. If CONTRACTOR does not correct such defective Work or remove and replace such defective Work within a reasonable time, as speCified in a written notice from PROFESSIONAL, OWNER may have the deficiency corrected. All direct and indirect costs of such correction shall be paid by CONTRACTOR or deducted from payment to CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR will also bear the expense of correcting or removing and replacing all Work of others destroyed or damaged by the correction, removal, or replacement of the defective Work. GC-37 Page 37 of 52 . . . Revision Oate August 2001 One Year Correction Period: 13.12. If, after approval of final payment and prior to the expiration of one year after the date of substantial completion or such longer period of time as may be prescribed by law or by the terms of any applicable special guarantee required by the Contract Documents, any Work or materials are found to be defective, incomplete, or otherwise not in accordance with the Contract Documents, CONTRACTOR shall promptly, without cost to OWNER and in accordance with OWNER's written instructions, either correct such defective Work or if it has been rejected by OWNER, remove it from the Site and replace it with non-defective Work. If CONTRACTOR does not promptly comply with the terms of such instructions, OWNER may have the defective Work corrected, removed, or replaced. All direct, indirect,and consequential costs of such removal and replacement (including but not limited to fees and charges of engineers, architects, attorneys and other professionals) will be paid by CONTRACTOR. Acceptance of Defective Work: 13.13. If, instead of requiring correction or removal and replacement of defective Work, OWNER (and, prior to PROFESSIONAL's recommendation of final payment, PROFESSIONAL) prefers to accept it, OWNER may do so. CONTRACTOR shall bear all direct, indirect and consequential costs attributable to OWNER's evaluation of and determination to accept such defective Work (such costs to be approved by PROFESSIONAL as to reasonableness and to include but not be limited to fees and charges of engineers, architects, attorneys and other professionals). If any such acceptance occurs prior to PROFESSIONAL's recommendation offinal payment, a Change Order will be issued incorporating the necessary revisions in the Contract Documents with respect to the Work, and OWNER shall be entitled to an appropriate decrease in the Contract Price, and, if the parties are unable to agree as to the amount thereof, OWNER may make a claim therefor as provided in Article 11. If the acceptance occurs after such recommendation, an appropriate amount will be paid by CONTRACTOR to OWNER. OWNER May Correct Defective Work: 13.14. If CONTRACTOR fails within a reasonable time after written notice of PROFESSIONAL to proceed to correct defective Work or to remove and replace rejected Work as required by PROFESSIONAL in accordance with paragraph 13.11, or if CONTRACTOR fails to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents, or if CONTRACTOR falls to comply with any other provision of the Contract Documents, OWNER may, after seven days' written notice to CONTRACTOR, correct and remedy any such deficiency. In exercising the rights and remedies under this paragraph, OWNER shall proceed expeditiously, to the extent necessary to complete corrective and remedial action. OWNER may exclude CONTRACTOR from all or part of the site, take possession of all or part of the Work, and suspend CONTRACTOR's services related thereto, take possession of CONTRACTOR's tools, appliances, construction equipment and machinery at the site and incorporate in the Work all materials and equipment stored at the site or for which OWNER has paid CONTRACTOR but which are stored elsewhere. CONTRACTOR shall allow OWNER, OWNER's representatives, agents and employees such access to the site as may be necessary to enable OWNER to exercise the rights and remedies under this paragraph. All direct, indirect and consequential costs of OWNER in exercising such rights and remedies will be charged against CONTRACTOR in an amount approved as to reasonableness by PROFESSIONAL, and a Change Order will be issued incorporating the necessary revisions in the Contract Documents with respect to the Work, and OWNER shall be entitled to an appropriate decrease in the Contract Price, and, if the parties are unable to agree as to the amount thereof, OWNER may make a claim therefor as provided in Article 11. Such direct, indirect and consequential costs will include, but not be limited to, fees and charges of engineers, architects, attorneys and other professionals, all court costs GC-38 Page 38 of 52 . . . Revision Date August 2001 and all costs of repair and replacement of work of others destroyed or damaged by correction, removal or replacement of CONTRACTOR's defective Work. CONTRACTOR shall not be allowed an extension of the Contract Time because of any delay in performance of the Work attributable to the exercise by OWNER of OWNER's rights and remedies hereunder. Neglected Work by CONTRACTOR 13.15. If CONTRACTOR neglects to execute the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents, including any requirements of the progress schedule, PROFESSIONAL may direct CONTRACTOR to submit a recovery plan and take specific corrective actions including, but not limited to, employing additional workmen and/or equipment, and working extended hours and additional days, all at no cost to OWNER in order to put the Work back on schedule. If CONTRACTOR fails to correct the deficiency or take appropriate corrective action, OWNER may terminate the contract or CONTRACTOR's right to proceed with that portion of Work and have the Work done by others. The cost of completion under such procedure shall be charged against CONTRACTOR. A Change Order shall be issued incorporating the necessary revisions in the Contract Documents, including an appropriate reduction in the Contract Price. If the payments due CONTRACTOR are not sufficient to cover such amount, CONTRACTOR shall pay the difference to OWNER. 13.16. Should CONTRACTOR work overtime, weekends or holidays to regain the schedule, all costs to OWNER of associated inspection, construction management and resident engineers shall be identified to CONTRACTOR and the Contract Price reduced by a like amount via Change Order. GC-39 Page 39 of 52 . . . Revision Date August 2001 ARTICLE 14-PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR AND COMPLETION .:; Schedule of Values: 14.1. The schedule of values established as provided in 2.9 will serve as the basis for progress payments and will be incorporated into a form of application for Payment acceptable to Project Manager. Progress payments on account of Unit Price Work will be based on the number of units completed. Application for Progress Payment: 14.2. At least twenty (20) calendar days before the date established for each progress payment (but not more often than once a month), CONTRACTOR shall submit to PROFESSIONAL for review an application for Payment filled out and signed by CONTRACTOR covering the work completed as of the date of the application and accompanied by such supporting documentation as is required by the Contract Documents. If payment is requested on the basis of materials and equipment not incorporated in the Work but delivered and suitably stored at the site or at another location agreed to in writing, the Application for Payment shall also be accompanied by a bill of sale, invoice or other documentation warranting that OWNER has received the materials and equipment free and clear of all liens and evidence that the materials and equipment are covered by appropriate property insurance and other arrangements to protect OWNER's interest therein, all of which will be satisfactory to OWNER. Payment is subject to a ten percent (1 0%) retainage that will be held until the final payment or acceptance by OWNER. The amount of retainage with respect to progress payments will be as stipulated in the Agreement. CONTRACTOR's Warranty of Title: 14.3. CONTRACTOR warrants and guarantees that title to all Work, materials and equipment covered by any Application for Payment, whether incorporated in the Project or not, will pass to OWNER no later than the time of payment free and clear of all Liens. Review of Applications for Progress Payment: 14.4. PROFESSIONAL will, within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of each Application for Payment, either indicate in writing a recommendation of payment and present the application to OWNER, or return the application to CONTRACTOR indicating in writing PROFESSIONAL's reasons for refusing to recommend payment. In the latter case, CONTRACTOR may make the necessary corrections and resubmit the application. OWNER shall, within thirty-one calendar days of presentation to him of the application for payment with PROFESSIONAL's recommendation of the amount for payment, pay CONTRACTOR amount recommended. 14.5. PROFESSIONAL's recommendation of any payment requested in an Application for Payment will constitute a representation by PROFESSIONAL to OWNER, based on PROFESSIONAL's on-site observations of the Work in progress as an experienced and qualified design PROFESSIONAL and on PROF- ESSIONAL's review of the Application for Payment and the accompanying data and schedules, that the Work has progressed to the point indicated; that, to the best of PROFESSIONAL's knowledge, information and belief, the quality of the Work is in accordance with the Contract Documents subject to an evaluation of the Work as a functioning whole prior to or upon Substantial Completion, to the results of any subsequent tests called for in the Contract Documents, to a final determination of quantities and classifications for Unit Price GC-40 Page 40 of 52 . .. . Revision Date August 2001 Work under paragraph 9.10, and to any other qualifications stated in the recommendation; and that CONTRACTOR is entitled to payment of the amount recommended. However, by recommending any such payment, PROFESSIONAL will not thereby be deemed to have represented that exhaustive or continuous on-site inspections have been made to check the quality or the quantity of the Work beyond the responsibilities specifically assigned to PROFESSIONAL in the Contract Documents or that there may not be other matters or issues between the parties that might entitle CONTRACTOR to be paid additionally by OWNER or OWNER to withhold payment to CONTRACTOR. 14.6. PROFESSIONAL's recommendation of final payment will constitute an additional representation by PROFESSIONAL to OWNER that the conditions precedent to CONTRACTOR's being entitled to final payment as set forth in paragraph 14.13 have been fulfilled. 14.7. PROFESSIONAL may refuse to recommend the whole or any part of any payment if, in PROFESSIONAL's opinion, it would be incorrect to make such representations to OWNER. PROFESSIONAL may also refuse to recommend any such payment, or, because of subsequently discovered evidence or the results of subsequent inspections or tests, nullify any such payment previously recommended, to such extent as may be necessary in PROFESSIONAL's opinion to protect OWNER from loss because: 14.7.1. the Work is defective, or completed Work has been damaged requiring correction or replacement. 14.7.2. the Contract Price has been reduced by Written Amendment or Change Order. '. 14.7.3. OWNER has been required to correct defective Work or complete Work in accordance with paragraph 13.14. or 14.7.4. of PROFESSIONAL's actual knowledge of the occurrence of any of the events enumerated in paragraphs 15.2.1 through 15.2.9 inclusive. OWNER may refuse to make payment of the full amount recommended by PROFESSIONAL because claims have been made against OWNER on account of CONTRACTOR's performance or furnishing of the Work or Liens have been filed in connection with the Work or there are other items entitling OWNER to a off-set against the amount recommended, but OWNER must give CONTRACTOR immediate written notice (with a copy to PROFESSIONAL) stating the reasons for such action. Substantial Completion: 14.8. When CONTRACTOR considers the entire Work ready for its intended use, CONTRACTOR shall notify OWNER and PROFESSIONAL in writing that the entire Work is substantially complete (except for items specifically listed by CONTRACTOR as incomplete) and request that PROFESSIONAL issue a certificate of Substantial Completion. Within a reasonable time thereafter, OWNER, CONTRACTOR and PROFESSIONAL shall make an inspection of the Work to determine the status of completion. If PROFESSIONAL does not consider the Work substantially complete, PROFESSIONAL will notify CONTRACTOR in writing giving the reasons therefor. If PROFESSIONAL considers the Work substantially complete, PROFESSIONAL will prepare and deliver to OWNER a tentative certificate of Substantial Completion which shall fix the date of Substantial Completion. There shall be attached to the certificate a tentative list of items to be completed or corrected before final payment. OWNER shall have seven days after receipt of the tentative certificate during which to make written objection to PROFESSIONAL as to any GC-41 Page 41 of 52 . . . Revision Date August 2001 provisions of the certificate or attached list. If, after considering such objections, PROFESSIONAL concludes that the Work is not substantially complete, PROFESSIONAL will, within fourteen days after submission ofthe tentative certificate to OWNER notify CONTRACTOR in writing stating the reasons therefor. If, after consideration of OWNER's, objections, PROFESSIONAL considers the Work substantially complete, PROFESSIONAL will within said fourteen days execute and deliver to OWNER and CONTRACTOR a definitive certificate of Substantial Completion (with a revised tentative list of items to be completed or corrected) reflecting such changes from the tentative certificate as PROFESSIONAL believes justified after consideration of any objections from OWNER. At the time of delivery of the tentative certificate of Substantial Completion, PROFESSIONAL will deliver to OWNER and CONTRACTOR a written recommendation as to division of responsibilities pending final payment between OWNER and CONTRACTOR with respect to security, operation, safety, maintenance, heat, utilities, insurance and warranties. Unless OWNER and CONTRACTOR agree otherwise in writing and so inform PROFESSIONAL prior to PROFESSIONAL's issuing the definitive certificate of Substantial Completion, PROFESSIONAL's aforesaid recommendation will be binding on OWNER and CONTRACTOR until final payment. 14.9. OWNER shall have the right to exclude CONTRACTOR from the Work after the date of Substantial Completion, but OWNER shall allow CONTRACTOR reasonable access to complete or correct items on the tentative list. Partial Utilization: 14.10. Use by OWNER at OWNER's option of any substantially completed part of the Work which (i) has specifically been identified in the Contract Documents, or (ii) OWNER, PROFESSIONAL, and CONTRACTOR agree constitutes a separately functioning and usable part of the Work that can be used by OWNER for its intended purpose without significant interference with CONTRACTOR's performance of the remainder of the Work, may be accomplished prior to Substantial Completion of all the Work subject to the following: 14.10.1. OWNER at any time may request CONTRACTOR in writing to permit OWNER to use any such part of the Work which OWNER believes to be ready for its intended use and substantially complete. If CONTRACTOR agrees, CONTRACTOR will certify to OWNER and PROFESSIONAL that said part of the Work is substantially complete and request PROFESSIONAL to issue a certificate of Substantial Completion for that part of the Work. CONTRACTOR at any time may notify OWNER and PROFESSIONAL in writing that CONTRACTOR considers any such part ofthe Work ready for its intended use and substantially complete and request PROFESSIONAL to issue a certificate of Substantial Completion for that part of the Work. Within a reasonable time after either such request, OWNER, CONTRACTOR and PROFESSIONAL shall make an inspection of that part of the Work to determine its status of completion. If PROFESSIONAL does not consider that part of the Work to be substantially complete, PROFESSIONAL will notify OWNER and CONTRACTOR, in writing, giving the reasons therefor. If PROFESSIONAL considers that part of the Work to be substantially complete, the provisions of paragraphs 14.8 and 14.9 will apply with respect to certification of Substantial Completion of that part of the Work and the division of responsibility in respect thereof and access thereto. 14.10.2. OWNER may at any time request CONTRACTOR, in writing, to permit OWNER to take over operation of any such part of the Work although it is not substantially complete. A copy of such request will be sent to PROFESSIONAL and, within a reasonable time thereafter, OWNER, CONTRACTOR and PROFESSIONAL shall make an inspection of that part of the Work to determine its status of completion, and PROFESSIONAL will prepare a list of the items remaining to be completed or corrected thereon before final payment. If CONTRACTOR does not object in writing to OWNER and PROFESSIONAL that such part of the GC-42 Page 42 of 52 . . . Revision Date August 2001 Work is not ready for separate operation by OWNER, PROFESSIONAL will finalize the list of items to be completed or corrected and will deliver such list to OWNER and CONTRACTOR together with a written recommendation as to the division of responsibilities pending final payment between OWNER and CONTRACTOR with respect to security, operation, safety, maintenance, utilities, insurance, warranties and guarantees for that part of the Work which will become binding upon OWNER and CONTRACTOR at the time when OWNER takes over such operation (unless they shall have otherwise agreed in writing and so informed PROFESSIONAL). During such operation and prior to Substantial Completion of such part of the Work, OWNER shall allow CONTRACTOR reasonable access to complete or correct items on said list and to complete other related Work. 14.10.3. No occupancy or separate operation of part of the Work will be accomplished prior to compliance with the requirements of paragraph 5.15 in respect of property insurance. 14.10.4. OWNER, may at its discretion, reduce the amount of retainage subject to Beneficial Occupancy. Final Inspection: 14.11. Upon written notice from CONTRACTOR that the entire Work or an agreed upon portion thereof is complete, PROFESSIONAL will make a final inspection with OWNER and CONTRACTOR and will notify CONTRACTOR in writing of all particulars in which this inspection reveals that the Work is incomplete or defective. CONTRACTOR shall immediately take such measures as are necessary to remedy such defi- ciencies. Final Application for Payment: 14.12. After CONTRACTOR has completed all such corrections to the satisfaction of PROFESSIONAL and OWNER and delivered in accordance with the Contract Documents all maintenance and operating instructions, schedules, guarantees, bonds, certificates or other evidence of insurance required by 5.2, certificates of inspection, marked-up record documents and other documents, CONTRACTOR may make application for final payment following the procedure for progress payments. The final Application for Payment shall be accompanied (except as previously delivered) by: (i) all documentation called for in the Contract Documents, including but not limited to the evidence of insurance required, (ii) consent of the surety, if any, to final payment, and (iii) complete and legally effective releases or waivers (satisfactory to OWNER) of all liens arising out of or filed in connection with the Work. In lieu of such releases or waivers of liens and as approved by OWNER, CONTRACTOR may furnish receipts or release in full and an affidavit of CONTRACTOR that (i) the releases and receipts include all labor, services, material and equipmentforwhich a lien could be filed, and (ii) all payrolls, material and equipment bills and other indebtedness connected with the Work for which OWNER or OWNER's property might in any way be responsible have been paid or otherwise satisfied. If any Subcontractor or supplier fails to furnish such a release or receipt in full, CONTRACTOR may furnish a bond or other collateral satisfactory to OWNER to indemnify OWNER against any lien. . 14.12.1. No application for final payment will be accepted by OWNER until approved as-built documents by CONTRACTOR are accepted and approved by PROFESSIONAL. GC-43 Page 43 of 52 . . . Revision Date August 2001 14.12.2. Notwithstanding any other provision of these contract documents to the contrary, OWNER and PROFESSIONAL are under no duty or obligation whatsoever to any vendor, materials provider, Subcontractor, laborer or other party to ensure that payments due and owing by CONTRACTOR to any of them are or will be made. Such parties shall rely only on CONTRACTOR's surety bonds for remedy of nonpayment by him. CONTRACTOR agrees to defend and resolve all claims made by Subcontractors, indemnifying OWNER and PROFESSIONAL for all claims arising from or resulting from Subcontractor or supplier or material men or laborer services in connection with this project. 14.12.3. General Indemnity: CONTRACTOR shall indemnify OWNER and PROFESSIONAL for any damages sustained, including lost profits, resulting from CONTRACTOR's failure or refusal to perform the work required by these contract documents. Final Payment and Acceptance: 14.13. If, on the basis of PROFESSIONAL's observation of the Work during construction and final inspection and PROFESSIONAL's review of the final Application for Payment and accompanying documentation as required by the Contract Documents, PROFESSIONAL is satisfied that the Work has been completed and CONTRACTOR's other obligations under the Contract Documents have been fulfilled, PROFESSIONAL will, within ten (10) working days after receipt of the final Application for Payment, indicate in writing PROFESSIONAL's recommendation of payment and present the Application to OWNER for payment. At the same time PROFESSIONAL will also give written notice to OWNER and CONTRACTOR that the Work is acceptable subject to the provisions of 14.6. Otherwise, PROFESSIONAL will return the application to CONTRACTOR, indicating in writing the reasons for refusing to recommend final payment, in which case CONTRACTOR shall make the necessary corrections and resubmit the Application. After the presentation to OWNER of the application and accompanying documentation, in appropriate form and substance and with PROFESSIONAL's recommendation and notice of acceptability, the amount recommended by PROFESSIONAL will become due and will be paid by OWNER to CONTRACTOR. 14.14. If, through no fault of CONTRACTOR, final completion of the Work is significantly delayed and if PROFESSIONAL so confirms, OWNER shall, upon receipt of CONTRACTOR's final Application for Payment and recommendation of PROFESSIONAL and without terminating the Agreement, make payment of the balance due for that portion of the Work fully completed and accepted. If the remaining balance to be held by OWNER for Work not fully completed or corrected is less than the retainage stipulated in the Contract and if bonds have been furnished as required in Article 5, the written consent of the surety to the payment of the balance due for that portion of the Work fully completed and accepted shall be submitted by CONTRACTOR to PROFESSIONAL with the application for such payment. Such payment shall be made under the terms and conditions governing final payment, except that it shall not constitute a waiver of claims. CONTRACTOR's Continuing Obligation: 14.15. CONTRACTOR's obligation to perform and complete the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents shall be absolute. Neither recommendation of any progress or final payment by PROFESSIONAL, nor the issuance of a certificate of Substantial Completion, nor any payment byOWNER to CONTRACTOR under the Contract Documents, nor any use or occupancy of the Work or any part thereof by OWNER, nor any act of acceptance by OWNER nor any failure to do so, nor any review and approval of a Shop Drawing or sample submission, nor the issuance of a notice of acceptability by PROFESSIONAL pursuant to paragraph 14.13, nor any correction of defective Work by OWNER will constitute an GC-44 Page 44 of 52 . . . Revision Date August 2001 acceptance of Work not in accordance with the Contract Documents or a release of CONTRACTOR's obligation to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents (except as provided in paragraph 14.16). Waiver of Claims: 14.16. The making and acceptance of final payment will constitute: 14.16.1. A waiver of all claims by OWNER against CONTRACTOR, except claims arising from unsettled liens, from defective Work appearing after final inspection pursuant to 14.11, from failure to comply with the Contract Documents or the terms of any special guarantees specified therein, or from CONTRACTOR's continuing obligations under the Contract Documents; and 14.16.2. A waiver of all claims by CONTRACTOR against OWNER other than those previously made in writing and still unsettled. ----- GC-45 Page 45 of 52 . . . Revision Date August 2001 ARTICLE 15--SUSPENSION OF WORK AND TERMINATION OWNER May Suspend Work: 15.1. OWNER may, at any time and without cause, suspend the Work or any portion thereof for a period of not more than ninety days by notice in writing to CONTRACTOR and PROFESSIONAL which will fix the date on which Work will be resumed. CONTRACTOR shall resume the Work on the date so fixed. CONTRACTOR shall be allowed an adjustment in the Contract Price or an extension of the Contract Time, or both, directly attributable to any suspension if CONTRACTOR makes an approved claim therefor as provided in Articles 11 and 12. Termination For Cause: 15.2. Upon the occurrence of anyone or more of the following events: 15.2. 1. if CONTRACTOR commences a voluntary case under any chapter of the Bankruptcy Code (Title 11, United States Code), as now or hereafter in effect, or if CONTRACTOR takes any equivalent or similar action by filing a petition or otherwise under any other federal or state law in effect at such time relating to the bankruptcy or insolvency; 15.2.2. if a petition is filed against CONTRACTOR under any chapter of the Bankruptcy Code as now or hereafter in effect at the time of filing, or if a petition is filed seeking any such equivalent or similar relief against CONTRACTOR under any other federal or state law in effect at the time relating to bankruptcy or insolvency; . 15.2.3. if CONTRACTOR makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors; 15.2.4. if a trustee, receiver, custodian or agent of CONTRACTOR is appointed under applicable law or under contract, whose appointment or authority to take charge of property of CONTRACTOR is for the purpose of enforcing a Lien against such property or for the purpose of general adm inistration of such property for the benefit of CONTRACTOR's creditors; 15.2.5. if CONTRACTOR admits in writing an inability to pay its debts generally, as they become due; 15.2.6. if CONTRACTOR fails to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents (including, but not limited to, failure to supply sufficient skilled workers or suitable materials or equipment or failure to adhere to the progress schedule established under paragraph 2.9 as revised from time to time); 15.2.7. if CONTRACTOR disregards Laws or Regulations of any public body having jurisdiction; 15.2.8. if CONTRACTOR disregards the authority of PROFESSIONAL; or 15.2.9. if CONTRACTOR otherwise violates in any substantial way any provisions of the Contract Documents, OWNER may, after giving CONTRACTOR (and the surety, if there be one) seven days' written notice and to the extent permitted by Laws and Regulations, terminate the services of CONTRACTOR, exclude GC-46 Page 46 of 52 . . . Revision Date August 2001 CONTRACTOR from the site and take possession of the Work and of all CONTRACTOR's tools, appliances, construction equipment and machinery at the site and use the same to the full extent they could be used by CONTRACTOR (without liability to CONTRACTOR for trespass or conversion), incorporate in the Work all materials and equipment stored at the site or for which OWNER has paid CONTRACTOR but which are stored elsewhere, and finish the Work as OWNER may deem expedient. In such case CONTRACTOR shall not be entitled to receive any further payment until the Work is finished. If the unpaid balance of the Contract Price exceeds the direct, indirect and consequential costs of completing the Work (including but not limited to fees and charges of PROFESSIONALs, architects, attorneys and other PROFESSIONALs and court and arbitration costs) such excess will be paid to CONTRACTOR. If such costs exceed such unpaid balance, CONTRACTOR shall pay the difference to OWNER. Such costs incurred by OWNER will be approved as to reasonableness by PROFESSIONAL and incorporated in a Change Order, but when exercising any rights or remedies under this. paragraph, OWNER shall not be required to obtain the lowest price for the Work performed. 15.3. In the event OWNER terminates the contract for cause and it is subsequently judicially determined that there was no cause for termination, the termination for convenience provision will be the means for disposition of the balance of the contract obligations. Termination for Convenience 15.4. Upon seven working days' written notice to CONTRACTOR and PROFESSIONAL, OWNER may, without cause and without prejudice to any other right or remedy of OWNER, elect to terminate the Contract. In such case, CONTRACTOR shall be paid (without duplication of any items): 15.4.1. For completed and acceptable Work executed in accordance with the Contract Documents prior to the effective date of termination, including fair and reasonable sums for overhead and profit on such Work; 15.4.2. For expenses sustained prior to the effective date of termination in performing services and furnishing labor, materials or equipment as required by the Contract Documents in connection with uncompleted Work, plus fair and reasonable sums for overhead and profit on such expenses; 15.4.3. For all claims, costs, losses and damages incurred in settlement of terminated contracts with Subcontractors, suppliers and others; and 15.4.4. For reasonable expenses directly attributable to termination. CONTRACTOR shall not be paid on account of loss of anticipated profits or revenue or other economic loss arising out of or resulting from such termination. 15.5. Where CONTRACTOR's services have been so terminated by OWNER, the termination will not affect any rights or remedies of OWNER against CONTRACTOR then existing or which may thereafter accrue. Any retention or payment of moneys due CONTRACTOR by OWNER will not release CONTRACTOR from liability. CONTRACTOR May Stop Work or Terminate: 15.6. If through no act or fault of CONTRACTOR, the Work is suspended for a period of more than GC-47 Page 47 of 52 . . . Revision Date August 2001 ninety calendar days by OWNER or under an order of court or other public authority, or PROFESSIONAL fails to act on any Application for Payment within thirty days after it is submitted or OWNER fails for thirty-one days to pay CONTRACTOR any sum finally determined to be due, then CONTRACTOR may upon seven working days' written notice to OWNER and PROFESSIONAL and provided OWNER or PROFESSIONAL did not remedy such suspension or failure within that time, terminate the Agreement and recover from OWNER payment on the same terms as provided in 15.2. In lieu of terminating the Agreement and without prejudice to any other right or remedy, if PROFESSIONAL has failed to act on an Application for Payment within thirty days after it is submitted or OWNER has failed for thirty-one calendar days after it is submitted to pay CONTRACTOR any sum finally determined to be due, CONTRACTOR may upon seven days' written notice to OWNER and PROFESSIONAL stop the Work until receipt of payment of all such amounts due CONTRACTOR, including interest thereon. The provisions of this paragraph are not intended to preclude CONTRACTOR from making claim under Articles 11 and 12 for an increase in Contract Price or Contract Time or otherwise for expenses or damage directly attributable to CONTRACTOR's stopping Work as permitted by this paragraph. The provisions of this paragraph shall not relieve CONTRACTOR of the obligations under paragraph 6.30 to carry on the Work in accordance with the progress schedule and without delay during disputes and disagreements with OWNER. GC-48 Page 48 of 52 . . . Revision Date August 2001 ARTICLE 16--DISPUTE RESOLUTION 16.1. All disputes arising under this Contract or its interpretation whether involving law or fact or both, or extra work, and all claims for alleged breach of contract shall within ten (10) working days of the commencement of the dispute be presented by CONTRACTOR to OWNER for decision. All papers pertaining to claims shall be filed in quadruplicate. Such notice need not detail the amount of the claim but shall state the facts surrounding the claim in sufficient detail to identify the claim, together with its character and scope. In the meantime, CONTRACTOR shall proceed with the Work as directed. Any claim not presented within the time limit specified in this paragraph shall be deemed to have been waived, except that if the claim is of a continuing character and notice of the claim is not given within ten (10) working days of its commencement, the claim will be considered only for a period commencing ten (10) working days prior to the receipt by OWNER of notice thereof. Each decision by OWNER will be in writing and will be mailed to CONTRACTOR by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, directed to his last known address. 16.2 All claims, disputes and other matters in question between OWNER and CONTRACTOR arising out of, or relating to, the Contract Documents or the breach thereof shall be decided under Georgia Law in the Superior Court of Richmond County, Georgia. CONTRACTOR by execution of the Contract consents to jurisdiction and venue in the Superior Court of Richmond County, Georgia, and waives any right to contest same. GC-49 Page 49 of 52 . . . Revision Date August 2001 ARTICLE 17-MISCELLANEOUS Giving Notice: 17.1. Whenever any provision of the Contract Documents requires the giving of written notice, it will be deemed to have been validly given if delivered in person to the individual or to a member of the firm or to an officer of the corporation for whom it is intended, or if delivered at or sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, to the last business address known to the giver of the notice. Computation of Time: 17.2.1. When any period of time is referred to in the Contract Documents by days, it will be computed to exclude the first and include the last day of such period. If the last day of any such period falls on a Saturday or Sunday or on a day made a legal holiday by the law of the applicable jurisdiction, such daywill be omitted from the computation. 17.2.2. A calendar day of twenty-four hours measured from midnight to the next midnight shall . constitute a day. General: 17.3. Should OWNER or CONTRACTOR suffer injury or damage to person or property because of any error, omission or act of the other party or of any of the other party's employees or agents or others for whose acts the other party is legally liable, claim should be made in writing to the other party within a reasonable time of the first observance of such injury or damage. The provisions of this paragraph 17.3 shall not be construed as a substitute for or a waiver of the provisions of any applicable statute of limitations or repose. 17.4. The duties and obligations imposed by these General Conditions and the rights and remedies available hereunder to the parties hereto, and, in particular but without limitation, the warranties, guarantees and obligations imposed upon CONTRACTOR by paragraphs 6.32, 13.1, 13.12, 13.14, 14.3 and 15.2 and all of the rights and remedies available to OWNER and PROFESSIONAL thereunder, are in addition to, and are not to be construed in any way as a limitation of, any rights and remedies available to any or all of them which are otherwise imposed or available by Laws or Regulations, by special warranty or guarantee or by other provisions of the Contract Documents, and the provisions of this paragraph will be as effective as if repeated specifically in the Contract Documents in connection with each particular duty, obligation, right and remedy to which they apply. All representations, warranties and guarantees made in the Contract Documents will survive final payment and termination or completion of the Agreement. 17.5. CONTRACTOR shall keep adequate records and supporting documentation applicable to this Work and Contract. Said records and documentation shall be retained by CONTRACTOR for a minimum of five (5) years from the date of final completion or termination of this Contract. OWNER shall have the right to audit, inspect, and copy all such records and documentation as often as OWNER deems necessary during the period of the Contract and for a period of five (5) years thereafter provided, however, such activity shall be conducted only during normal business hours. OWNER, during this period of time, shall also have the right to obtain a copy of and otherwise inspect any audit made at the direction of CONTRACTOR as concerns the aforesaid records and supporting documentation. GC-50 Page 50 of 52 . . . Revision Date August 2001 17.6. The Contract Documents are intended by the Parties to, and do, supersede any and all provisions of the Georgia Prompt Pay Act, O.C.GA Section 13-11-1, et seq. In the event any provision of the Contract Documents are inconsistent with any provision of the Prompt Pay Act, this provision of the Contract Documents shall control. 17.7. Notwithstanding any provision of the law to the contrary, the parties agree that no interest shall be due Contractor on any sum held as retainage pursuant to the Contract Documents and CONTRACTOR specifically waives any claim to same. Substitutions: 17.8. Notwithstanding any provision of these general conditions, there shall be no substitutions of materials that are not determined to be equivalent to those indicated or required in the contract documents without an amendment to the contract. Sanitary Sewer Overflow Prevention: 17.9. Procedures to Prevent Overflows During Sanitary Sewer Construction: 17.9.1 The CONTRACTOR is hereby notified that the discharge of any untreated wastewater to waters of the State is a violation of Georgia Water Quality Regulations and is prohibited. 17.9.2 The CONTRACTOR will submit an Emergency Response Plan prior to beginning work. This plan will include a list of key personnel with 24-hour contact information who will respond during an emergency situation. The ERP will include estimates of mobilization time for a response crew to arrive onsite. Any changes to the Emergency Response Plan will be submitted to the RESIDENT PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE prior to implementation. 17.9.3In the event bypass pumping is required to facilitate new sewer construction, bypassing plans and supporting calculations must be submitted to the Augusta Utilities Department for review prior to establishment of the bypass. All bypass systems will include complete redundancy in pumping systems, if failure of the primary pumping system could result in a discharge of untreated wastewater to waters of the State. 17.9.4 Bypass pumping will be monitored continuously by a person knowledgeable in pump operation and maintenance if the failure of the bypass pump could result in the discharge of untreated wastewater to waters of the State. 17.9.5In the event of a discharge of untreated wastewater, the CONTRACTOR will take the following actions: 1. Take immediate steps to eliminate or minimize the discharge of untreated wastewater. 2. Immediately notify the Utilities Department dispatcher (706.796.5000) and the RESIDENT PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE (contact information will be provided at the preconstruction conference). . 3. Maintain a chronicle of relevant information regarding the incident including specific actions taken by the CONTRACTOR and estimates of the discharge volume. 17.9.6 The RESIDENT PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE will coordinate notification of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (800.241.4113) and the Augusta Emergency Management Agency if GC-51 Page 51 of 52 . . . Revision Date August 2001 appropriate. 17.9.7 If, in the opinion of the RESIDENT PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE and the OWNER, the CONTRACTOR is not responding to an emergency situation in an appropriate manner, the Utilities Department will undertake necessary actions to abate an overflow situation. The cost of these actions will be the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR. 17.9.8 Following a discharge of untreated wastewater, a downstream inspection will be conducted by the Utilities Department to assess potential mitigation measures that may be required of the CONTRACTOR. PROGRAM MANAGER: 17.10 The PROGRAM MANAGER for the project is CH2M HILL, 360 Bay Street, Suite 100 Augusta, GA 30901. The presence or duties of PROGRAM MANAGER's personnel at the construction site, whether as onsite representatives or otherwise, do not make PROGRAM MANAGER or PROGRAM MANAGER's personnel in any way responsible for those duties that belong to OWNER and lor the CONTRACTOR or other entities, and do not relieve the CONTRACTOR or any other entity of their obligations, duties, and responsibilities, including, but not limited to, all construction methods, means, techniques, sequences, and procedures necessary for coordinating and' completing all portions of the construction work in accordance with the construction Contract Documents and any health and safety precautions required by such construction work. PROGRAM MANAG_ER and PROGRAM MANAGER's personnel have no authority to exercise any control over any construction contractor or other entity or their employees in connection with their work or any health or safety precautions and have no duty of inspecting, noting, observing, correcting, or reporting on health or safety deficiencies of the CONTRACTOR( s) or other entity or any other persons at the site except PROGRAM MANAGER's own personnel. The presence of PROGRAM MANAGER's personnel at the construction site is for the purpose of providing to OWNER a greater degree of confidence that the completed construction work will conform generally to the construction documents and that the integrity of the design concept as reflected in the construction documents has been implemented and preserved by the construction contractor(s). PROGRAM MANAGER neither guarantees the performance of the construction contractor(s) nor assumes responsibility for construction contractor's failure to perform work in accordance with the construction documents. For this AGREEMENT only, construction sites include places of manufacture for materials incorporated into the construction work, and construction contractors include manufacturers of materials incorporated into the construction work GC-52 Page 52 of 52 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 SECTION 01002 - SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS These Supplementary Conditions amend or supplement the Standard General Conditions of the Construction Contract and other provisions of the Contract Documents as indicated below. All provisions, which are not so amended or supplemented, remain in full force and effect. The terms used in these Supplementary Conditions will have the meanings indicated in the General Conditions. Additional terms used in these Supplementary Conditions have the meanings indicated below, which are applicable to both the singular and plural thereof. ARTICLE I - DEFINITIONS Page GC-1 Add the following language to the end of definition "Contract Documents": Specifications and Drawings are more specifically identified as follows: 1. Specifications as listed in the table of contents ofthe Project Manual; 2. Drawings consisting of a cover sheet and sheets numbered C01 through C23, inclusive, with each sheet bearing the following general title: Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Department Project No. 50230 Page GC-2 Add the following definition following the end of definition "Effective Date of the Agreemenf': ENGINEER - Where used in the specifications, Stevenson & Palmer Engineering, Inc.; 360 Bay Street, Suite 400; Augusta, Georgia 30901. ENGINEER's Consultants for this Project are identified as follows: 1. ENGINEER used no consultants in the preparation of this Project. Page GC-3 Add the following language at the end of definition- "Substantial Completion": Substantial Completion for any portion of the Project shall include backfilling, testing and acceptance by OWNER of the sewer or water main system for their intended use. SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS 01002-1 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 ARTICLE 2 - PRELIMINARY MA TIERS Copies of Documents: SC-2.2 Amend the first sentence of Paragraph 2.2 by striking out "one (1) complete set" and replace with "four (4) complete sets." Before Starting Construction: SC-2.7 Add the following new paragraphs immediately after Paragraph 2.7.: A. OWNER reserves the right to request complete copies of policies if deemed necessary to ascertain details of coverage not provided by the certificates. Such policy copies shall be "originally signed copies" and so designated. ARTICLE 4 - AVAILABILITY OF LANDS, PHYSICAL CONDITIONS; REFERENCE POINTS Physical Conditions: SC-4.2.1 Add the following new paragraphs immediately after Paragraph 4.2.1.: C. In the preparation of Drawings and Specifications, ENGINEER did not rely upon reports of explorations or tests of subsurface conditions at the Site, except as noted on Drawings. ARTICLE 5 - BONDS AND INSURANCE Licensed Sureties and Insurers; Certificates of Insurance: SC-5.2.1. Add the following new paragraph immediately after Paragraph 5.2.1.: A. In order to determine financial strength and reputation of insurance carriers, all companies providing the coverages required shall have a financial rating not lower than XI and a policyholder's service rating no lower than B+ as listed in A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide, current edition. Certificates of insurance shall note A.M. Best's Rating. Companies with ratings lower than B+:XI will be acceptable only upon written consent of OWNER. B. All bonds and insurance coverages shall be with sureties or insurance companies that are acceptable to OWNER. SC-5.2.2. Add the following new paragraph immediately after Paragraph 5.2.2.: . SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS 01002-2 S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 . A. OWNER reserves the rights to request complete copies of policies if deemed necessary to ascertain details of coverage not provided by the certificates. Such policy copies shall be "originally signed copies" and so designated. B. All insurance certificates shall include an endorsement stating the following: 1. Sixty (60) days advance written notice of cancellation, non-renewal, reduction, and/or material change shall be sent, by Certified Mail, to the ENGINEER at 360 Bay Street, Suite 400, Augusta, GA 30901. CONTRACTOR's Liability Insurance: SC-5.3.1. Add the following new paragraphs immediately after Paragraph 5.3.1.: A. Workers' Compensation, and related coverages under Paragraph 5.3.1. of the General Conditions: 1. State: 2. Applicable Federal (Le., Longshoreman's): 3. Employer's Liability: Statutory Statutory $1,000,000 SC-5.3.7. Add the following new paragraphs immediately after Paragraph 5.3.7.: . A. CONTRACTOR's General Liability under Paragraphs 5.04 A.3. through A.6. of the General Conditions which shall include completed operations and product liability coverages and eliminate the exclusion with respect to property under the care, custody and control of CONTRACTOR: 1. General per Contract Aggregate: $2,000,000 2. Products - Completed Operations per Contract Aggregate: 3. Personal and Advertising Injury: 4. Each Occurrence (Bodily Injury and Property Damage): $1,000,000 5. Property Damage liability insurance shall provide Explosion, Fire, Collapse and Underground coverages where applicable. 6. Excess or Umbrella Liability: a. General per Contract Aggregate: b. Each Occurrence: $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 . B. Automobile Liability under Paragraph 5.3.7. of the General Conditions: 1. Bodily Injury: Each person $1,000,000 SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS 01002-3 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 Each Accident $1,000,000 2. Property Damage: Each Accident $1,000,000 3. Or a Combined Single Limit of: $2,000,000 4. Include applicable No-Fault coverages. 5. Include all owned vehicles, non-owned vehicles, and hired vehicles. Contractual Liability Insurance: SC-5.4. Add the following new paragraphs immediately after Paragraph 5.4.: A. The Contractual Liability coverage required by Paragraph 5.4. of the General Conditions shall provide coverage for not less than the following amounts: a. Bodily Injury: Each Accident Contract Aggregate b. Property Damage: Each Accident Contract Aggregate $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $2,000,000 OWNER's Liability Insurance: SC-5.5. Delete Paragraph 5.5. in its entirety and insert the following in its place: 5.5. CONTRACTOR shall procure and maintain during the Contract Times a separate OWNER's and CONTRACTOR's Protective (OCP) Liability Insurance in the name of OWNER in an amount not less than $2,000,000 for injuries, including accidental death for each occurrence, and property damage in an amount not less than $1,000,000 each occurrence and $1,000,000 per Contract aggregate combined single limit. Stevenson & Palmer Engineering, Inc. shall be named on the policy as an additional insured. Additional Insureds: SC-5.17. Add the following new paragraphs immediately after Paragraph 5.16.3.: 5.17. The identity of the additional insureds that are to be included on CONTRACTOR's General Liability insurance policies are: 1. City of Augusta, Georgia, and including all elected and appointed officials, all employees and volunteers, all boards, commissions, and/or authorities and their board members, employees, and volunteers. 2. Stevenson & Palmer Engineering, Inc. SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS 01002-4 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 3. CH2M Hill. ARTICLE 6 - CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES Permits: SC-6.13. Add the following new paragraphs immediately after Paragraph 6.13.: A. OWNER has secured or will secure the following permits, approvals and licenses and has paid or will pay any associated charges and fees. CONTRACTOR shall pay all inspection fees necessary for the prosecution of the Work which are applicable at the time of opening of Bids, or, if there are no Bids, on the Effective Date of the Agreement. 1. No permits have been secured. B. OWNER has submitted applications for the following permits, approvals, and licenses. CONTRACTOR is responsible for and shall pay for any associated charges and fees for the applications. CONTRACTOR shall pay all inspection fees necessary for the prosecution of the Work which are applicable at the time of Bids, or if there are no Bids, on the Effective Date of the Agreement. 1. Soil Erosion Control Permit. 2. Stormwater Discharge Permit. Use of Site Premises: SC-6.16. Add the following language at the end of the last sentence of Paragraph 6.16.: A. CONTRACTOR is responsible to ensure that all activities required to perform the Work are confined to the limits of OWNER's property and easements established for the Work. Permanent structures placed outside the limits of OWNER's property or defined permanent easements shall be relocated as necessary at no additional change in Contract Price. B. CONTRACTOR is responsible for protection and/or removal of existing structures (e.g., mailboxes, sheds), shrubs, trees,. etc. as indicated on the plans and in the signed easement agreements. The Contractor shall pay close attention to the conditions of each signed agreement and conduct work accordingly, and shall not enter property for which an agreement has not been signed. SC-6.35. Add the following language after Paragraph 6.34.: 6.35. Traffic Control: SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS 01002-5 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 There shall be one designated Contractor's representative capable of, and charged with, the responsibility for traffic control on the site. This individual shall have a copy of Part VI. "Standards and Guides for Traffic Controls for Streets and Highway Construction, Utility and Incident Maintenance Management Operations" of the MUTCD on the job site at all times. ARTICLE 7 - OTHER WORK Coordination: SC-7.2. Add the following new paragraphs immediately after Paragraph 7.2.: SC-7.3. Claims and Disputes Arising from Related Work at Site: A. Should CONTRACTOR cause damage to the Work or property of any separate contractor at the Site, or should any claim arising out of CONTRACTOR's performance of the Work at the Site be made by any separate contractor against CONTRACTOR, OWNER, ENGINEER, ENGINEER's Consultants, PROGRAM MANAGER or any other person, CONTRACTOR shall promptly attempt to settle with s'uch other contractor by agreement, or to otherwise resolve the dispute by arbitration or at law. B. CONTRACTOR shall, to the fullest extent permitted by Laws and Regulations, indemnify and hold harmless OWNER, ENGINEER, ENGINEER's Consultants, PROGRAM MANAGER and the officers, directors, partners, employees, agents and other consultants and subcontractors of each and any of them from and against all claims, costs, losses, and damages (including, but not limited to, fees and charges ,.of engineers, architects, attorneys, and other professionals and court and arbitration costs) arising directly, indirectly, or consequentially out of any action, legal or equitable, brought by any separate contractor against OWNER, ENGINEER, ENGINEER's Consultants, or the PROGRAM MANAGER to the extent said claim is based on or arises out of CONTRACTOR's performance of the Work. Should a separate contractor cause damage to the Work or property of CONTRACTOR or should the performance of work by any separate contractor at the Site give rise to any other Claim, CONTRACTOR shall not institute any action, legal or equitable, against OWNER, ENGINEER, ENGINEER's Consultants, or PROGRAM MANAGER or permit any action against any of them to be maintained and continued in its name or for its benefit in any court or before any arbiter which seeks to impose liability on or to recover damages from OWNER, ENGINEER, ENGINEER's Consultants, or PROGRAM MANAGER on account of any such damage or Claim. C. If CONTRACTOR is delayed at any time in performing or furnishing Work by any act or neglect of a separate contractor, and OWNER and SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS 01002-6 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 CONTRACTOR are unable to agree as to the extent of any adjustment in Contract Times attributable thereto, CONTRACTOR may make a Claim for an extension of times in accordance with Article 12. An extension of the Contract Times shall be CONTRACTOR's exclusive remedy with respect to OWNER, ENGINEER, ENGINEER's Consultants, and PROGRAM MANAGER for any delay, disruption, interference, or hindrance' caused by any separate contractor. This paragraph does. not prevent recovery from " '.'.. . OWNER, ENGINEER, ENGINEER's Consultant, or PROGRAM MANAGER for activities that are their respective responsibilities. ARTICLE 11 - CHANGE OF CONTRACT PRICE CONTRACTOR's Fee: SC-11.6. Add the following new paragraphs immediately after Paragraph 11.6.2.5.: 6. An example of how the procedure works is: Add Cost of Work Performed or Furnished by Sub-Subcontractor$1 0,000.00 Sub-Subcontractor's Fee 10% $1.000.00 Total Paid by Subcontractor to Sub-Subcontractor $11,000.00 Subcontractor's Fee 5% $550.00 Total Paid by Contractor to Subcontractor $11,550.00 Contractor's Fee 5% $577.50 Total Cost of Work plus Fee$12,127.50 Unit Price Work: Deduct Add and Deduct $(10,000.00) $10,000 1$(2,000) 0% . 10% $0.00 $800.00 $(10,000.00) 0% $(0.00) $8,800.00 5% $440.00 $(10,000.00) 10% $(1.000.00) $(11,000.00) $9,240.00 5% $462.00 $9,702.00 SC-11.9.3. Delete Paragraph 11.9.3. in its entirety and insert the following in its place: 11.9.3.The unit price of an item of Unit Price Work shall be subject to reevaluation and adjustment under the following conditions: A. If the total cost of a particular item of Unit Price Work amounts to 5 percent or more of the Contract Price and the variation in the quantity of that particular item of Unit Price Work performed by CONTRACTOR differs by more than 25 percent from the estimated quantity of such item indicated in the Agreement;. and SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS 01002-7 S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 . B. If there is no corresponding adjustment with respect to any other item of Work; and C. If CONTRACTOR believes that CONTRACTOR has incurred additional expense as a result thereof; or if OWNER believes that the quantity variation entitles OWNER to an adjustment in the unit price, either OWNER or CONTRACTOR may make a claim for an adjustment in the Contract Price in accordance with Article 10 if the parties are unable to agree as.to the effect of any such variations in the quantity of Unit Price Work performed. ARTICLE 12 -CHANGE OF CONTRACT TIME Change of Contract Times: SC-12.2.Add the following new paragraph immediately after Paragraph 12.2.: A. The Contract Time includes allowances for normal amounts of inclement weather. Extensions of time shall be granted only under cases of abnormal weather conditions or other conditions outlined in Article 12 of the General Conditions. All requests for time extension shall be made in writing to the PROFESSIONAL not more than fifteen (15) days after the occurrence of the delay. Otherwise, no extension will be granted during the Contract Times for s!Jch delay. . . ARTICLE 14 - PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR AND COMPLETION Application for Progress Payments: . SC-14.2.Add the following new paragraphs immediately after Paragraph 14.2.: A. To expedite the approval of requests for partial payment, CONTRACTOR shall submit with his request for progress payment the following: 1. A copy of the Progress Schedule marked to indicate the Work performed during the pay application period. 2. An outline of time lost due to any event giving rise to a request for an extension of Contract Time. 3. An itemized list of on-site materials stored for which payment is being claimed. This list shall be accompanied by the supplier's invoices indicating the material costs and proof of continued insurance certificates. Payment for materials stored shall be subject to the same retainage provisions as for work completed. 4. At Owner's discretion, off-site stored materials may be claimed for payment. Off-site stored materials shall be subject to the same constraints as on-site stored materials. The off-site facility shall clearly segregate and identify materials to be used for this project. Contractor shall arrange and reimburse Owner the travel and hourly rate of its representatives to verify location, SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS 01002-8 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 quantity and condition of off-site stored materials prior to payment for said materials. B. Failure of CONTRACTOR to submit an updated progress schedule with the request for progress payment may delay CONTRACTOR's application. OWNER has the right to withhold payment to CONTRACTOR if updated . progress schedule is not submitted with the progress payment application. END OF SECTION 1002 SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS 01002-9 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 SECTION 01010 - SUMMARY OF WORK PART 1 - GENERAL 1.01 SECTION INCLUDES: A. Location of Work B. Scope of Work C. Construction milestone requirements D. Substantial Completion requirements E. Final Completion requirements G. Protection of Owner, agents of the Owner, workmen, and the public H. Project Utility Sources 1.02 PROJECT LOCATION: The Industrial (CN) Force Main is located in Augusta, Richmond County, along Columbia Nitrogen Road, South of Sand Bar Ferry Road (SR28) and West of Levee Road and the Savannah River. The new force main will begin in front of the NutraSweet/Searle plants along Lovers Lane and end at the James B. Messerly Wastewater Treatment Plant. 1.03 SCOPE OF WORK: A. Major Components of New Construction: 1. Force Main - approx. 23,400 linear feet . 2,875 linear feet of 12" PVC . 20,525 linear feet of 18" HDPE 2. Connections to Existing Force Mains 3. Horizontal Directional Drilling in Certain Locations 4. Plug Valves 5. Air Release Valves -';,1,,- ~ B. Ancillary construction: 1. Grading, Drainage and Landscaping 2. Erosion Control and Hardscape 1.04 PROTECTION OF THE OWNER, AGENTS OF THE OWNER, WORKMEN AND THE PUBLIC: A. The Contractor and the Superintendent are requested to carefully read the Articles of the General Conditions relating to protection of the Owner, agents of the Owner, workmen, and the public, such as Insurance, Indemnity, Licenses, Permits, Compliance with Laws, Ordinances and Regulations, Safety Warning Signs and Barricades, Public Conveniences, Sanitary Provisions, etc. This request is made to stress the importance of safe prosecution of the work, and SUMMARY OF WORK 01010-1 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 does not imply that the Contractor and his Superintendent should not be completely familiar with all Articles of the General Conditions and all other provisions of the Contract Documents. Under 'the terms and Conditions of the Contract, the Engineer shall not be required to act as Safety Engineer or Safety Supervisor since such responsibility remains solely with the Contractor, who, in the prosecution of his work, is bound by the requirements of "Safety and Health. Regulations for Construction Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Government Department of Labor" and other authorities having jurisdiction. It is recommended the Contractor seek the advice of the Safety Inspector for his Insurance Carrier in regard to job safety, and that he observe all precautions and safety provisions as outlined in the "Manual of Accident Prevention in . Construction" as published by the Associated General Contractors of America, to the extent that such provisions are not inconsistent with applicable laws or regulations. B. The pipeline construction from station 122+00 to 216+00 is located in a nature park. Extreme caution is to be taken in order to protect visitors to the park. The contractor shall coordinate with the park administration while working in this area. 1.05 PROJECT UTILITY SOURCES: UTILITY Company CONTACT NAME Phone # Fax# Natural Gas Atlanta Gas & Light Distribution Tommy Harwell 481-1420 481- Company Supervisor 1495 Natural Gas Southern Natural Technician Lee Ensley 339-2480 547- Gas 4174 Area Manager George Cousins 860-7000 863- BellSouth Construction 3739 Telephone Telecommunications Area Manager 863- Engineer Bert Neese 821-7540 3739 Cable Comcast Construction Jack Thornton 738-0091 855- Communications Supervisor 6435 Cable Knology General Lesia Hensley- 364-1015 364- ManaQer Price 1001 Augusta Public Director Abie Ladson 796-5040 796- 5045 Public Works Works & 821- Engineering Utility Inspector Jerry Clay 821-1706 1708 PART 2 - EQUIPMENT - (NOT USED) PART 3 - EXECUTION - (NOT USED) END OF SECTION 01010 SUMMARY OF WORK 01010-2 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 SECTION 01200 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT PART 1 - GENERAL 1.01 SUMMARY: This section contains procedures for measuring work performed by the contractor and subsequent payment of that work. It also contains descriptions related to measurement and payment. 1.02 SECTION INCLUDES: A. Descriptions B. Lump Sum Payment Items C. Unit Price Payment Items D. Cash Allowances 1.03 DESCRIPTIONS: A. The Bid lists each item of the Project for which payment will be made. No payment will be made for any items other than those listed in the Bid. B. Required items of work and incidentals necessary for the satisfactory completion of the work which are not specifically listed in the Bid, and which are not specified in this Section to be measured or to be included in one of the items listed in the Bid, shall be considered as incidental to the work. All costs thereof, including Contractor's overhead costs and profit, shall be considered as included in the lump sum or unit prices bid for the various Bid items. The Contractor shall prepare the Bid accordingly. C. Work includes furnishing all plant, labor, equipment, tools and materials, which are not furnished by the Owner and performing all operations required to complete the work satisfactorily, in place, as specified and as indicated on the Drawings. D. Measurement of an item of work will be by the unit indicated in"the Bid. E. Final payment quantities shall be determined from the record drawings. The precision of final payment quantities shall match the precision shown for that item in the Bid. F. Payment will include all necessary and incidental related work not specified to be included in any other item of work listed in the Bid. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT 01200-1 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 G. Unless otherwise stated in individual sections of the Specifications or in the Bid, no separate payment will be made for any item of work, materials, parts, equipment, supplies or related items required to perform and complete the work. The costs for all such items required shall be included in the price bid for item of which it is a part. H. Payment of lump sum items shall be based upon progress of the Work as developed through proper updating of the construction Schedule. Estimates of percent complete established by the Engineer and Contractor shall be the basis by which earned value will be calculated and payments will be authorized. I. Payment of unit price items will be made by extending unit prices multiplied by quantities provided and then summing the extended prices to reflect actual work. Such price and payment shall constitute full compensation to the Contractor for furnishing all plant, labor, equipment, tools and materials not furnished by the Owner and for performing all operations required to provide to the Owner the entire Project, complete in place, as specified and as indicated on the Drawings. 1.04 LUMP SUM ITEMS: Lump Sum per the contract documents including all work shown on the contract drawings and as specified here in exclusive only of those it's listed separately in the Bid Schedule as separate Bid Items. This Lump Sum includes but is not limited to: furnishing and installing all material and furnishing all supervision, equipment, labor, overhead and profit required to provide the work complete, in-place, fully tested, ready for continuous uninterrupted service and Final Acceptance by the Owner excluding those items for which measurement and payment are specified elsewhere. A. Measurement: Shall be in accordance with the accepted Schedule of Values. B. Payment: Progress payments shall be based on the actual percentage of work satisfactorily completed during the progress payment period in accordance with the approved Schedule of Values. Final Payment shall be the balance of the stated Lump Sum as adjusted by approved Change Orders. 1.05 UNIT PRICE ITEMS: A. Sanitary Sewer: ITEMS S-1 throuah S-16. S-37 - All piping line items shall be measured in linear feet and shall include costs for piping and installation, trench excavation, trench box, dewatering, asphalt cutting, normal joints and gaskets, normal backfill, MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT 01200-2 S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 . infiltration and exfiltration testing, and mandrel pulling as required. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM S-18 - Select backfill shall be measured in cubic yards and shall include costs for the backfill and installation as well as all transportation and stockpiling charges. The volume of material included shall be the actual measured "in- place" volume. The standard trench width used to calculate the volume will be 4 feet. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM S-19 - Miscellaneous pipe fittings and connections shall be measured individually (each) and include costs for the fitting and installation regardless of the material. The cost will include all accessories necessary to complete installation. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM S-31 - Cut and plug sewers shall be measured individually (each) and shall include costs for cutting of existing pipelines, plugging of existing pipelines, excavation, dewatering, asphalt/concrete cutting, and normal backfill. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM S-34 - AC water main crossings shall be measured individually (each) and shall include costs for AC pipe cutting, removal, disposal, excavation, ductile iron piping, sleeves, backfill, and property restoration. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM S-39 - Directional drilling line items shall be measured in linear feet and shall include costs for casing piping, carrier piping, installation, blasting, asphalt cutting, restrained joints and gaskets, and normal backfill. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM S-38. S-40 throuah S-43 - Bid items for specific work or details shown on plans shall include materials listed as well as all items listed on S-1 through S- 16 and S-37 or needed to complete the work. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM S-44 - The base reinforcement fabric shall be measure in square yards and shall be used when there is unsuitable material and a rock base is needed under the pipe. The trench should first be under excavated two feet to ensure that there is no suitable base. The fabric should be used at the discretion of the inspector and be Woven Geotextile Mirafi HP 370 or equivalent. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM S-45 - Installation of the combination air valves.include the valve, HOPE tee, flange and any additional material needed for the installation as shown in the air valve detail on the plans. The bid item also includes all installation, backfill, testing and any other work required for installation. The air-release valves shall be 3" RGX 1021, 150 psi Vent-Q-Mat or equivalent. No additional payment shall be made for these items. . . MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT 01200-3 S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 . B. Pavement Structures: ITEM P-3 - Asphalt pavement leveling shall be measured in tons and shall include costs for all asphalt (regardless of type) used to create a level road surface prior to asphalt overlay as authorized by the project representative. The payment shall be based upon confirmed delivery tickets. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM P-10 - Asphalt driveway replacement shall be measured in square yards and shall include costs for asphalt, installation and site preparation. Existing asphalt shall be removed to the nearest joint as directed by the project representative. Due to these driveways being used for commercial vehicles carrying heavy loads, replacement must include all layers shown in the AUD road cut detail. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM P-11 - Dirt driveway replacement shall be measured in square yards and shall include costs for rock, installation and site preparation. No additional payment shall be made for these items. C. Miscellaneous: ITEM M-1 - Flowable fill shall be measured in cubic yards and shall include costs for all materials, labor, equipment, and excess materials. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM M-3 - Foundation backfill shall be measured in cubic yards and shall include costs for the backfill and installation as well as all transportation and stockpiling charges. Quantities shall be verified by trench volume calculation. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM M-4 - Clearing and grubbing shall be measured in acres and shall include costs for vegetation removal, stockpiling, disposal and any required permitting. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM M-6 - Concrete shall be measured in cubic yards and shall include costs for all materials, labor, equipment, and excess materials. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM M-7 - Silt fence, type "C" shall be measured in linear feet and shall include costs for the installation and maintenance throughout the phases of the job. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM M-8 - Rip-rap shall be measured in square yards and shall include costs for all materials, labor, equipment, and excess materials. No additional payment shall be made for these items. D. Lump Sum Construction: ITEMS LS-1 & LS-2 - Lump sum construction includes, but is not limited to, the items described in the bid schedule. No separate or additional payment shall be made for these items. . . MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT 01200-4 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 1.06 CASH ALLOWANCES: A. General 1. The Contractor shall include in the Bid Total all allowances stated in the Contract Documents if any. These allowances shall cover the net cost of the services provided by a firm selected by the Owner. The Contractor's handling costs, labor, overhead, profit and other expenses contemplated for the original allowance shall be included in the items to which they pertain and not in allowances. 2. No payment shall be provided for services which fail to verify required results. B. Should the net cost be more or less than the specified amount of the allowance, the Contract will be adjusted accordingly by change order. The amount of change order will not recognize any changes in handling costs at the site, labor, overhead, profit and other expenses caused by the adjustment to the allowance. C. Documentation 1. Submit copies of the invoices with each periodic payment request from the firm providing the services. 2. Submit results of services provided which verify required results. PART 2 - PRODUCTS - (NOT USED) PART 3 - EXECUTION - (NOT USED) END OF SECTION 01200 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT 01200-5 S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 . SECTION 01710 - CONTRACT CLOSEOUT PART 1 - GENERAL 1.01 DESCRIPTION: A. Contract closeout is the process that recognizes Substantial Completion, the transition of plant operations to the Owner, and Final Completion. As the Work nears Substantial Completion, sequences of activities and their responsibilities need to be identified, planned, scheduled, and effectively implemented to facilitate a smooth completion of the overall project. B. This section defines the process by which the transition from construction to plant operations will be effected. Terms, roles, responsibilities, and actions will be identified herein. 1.02 SECTION INCLUDES: A. Releases From Agreements B. Substantial Completion C. Punch List . D. Final Acceptance and Ready for Final Payment 1.03 RELEASES FROM AGREEMENTS: A. Furnish Owner written releases from any and all subcontractors or suppliers, or the like, who performed Work or supplied labor, materials, and/or services pursuant. B. In the event Contractor is unable to secure written releases, inform the Owner of the reasons: 1. Owner or its representatives will examine the site and/or Work, and Owner will direct Contractor to complete Work that may be necessary to satisfy terms of the agreement. 2. Should Contractor refuse to perform this Work, Owner reserves the right to have it done by separate contract and deduct the cost of same from the Contract Price, or require the Contractor to furnish a satisfactory Bond in a sum to cover legal claims for damages. 3. When Owner is satisfied that Work has been completed in agreement with the Contract Documents and terms of easements, the right is . CONTRACT CLOSEOUT 01710-1 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 reserved to waive the requirement for written release if: (i) Contractor's failure to obtain such statement is due to the grantor's refusal to sign, and this refusal is not based upon any legitimate claims that Contractor has failed to fulfill the terms of the easement, or (ii) Contractor is unable to contact or has had undue hardship in contacting the grantQr~ 1.04 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION: A. Substantial Completion is defined in Article 14.8 of the General Conditions. B. All operations and maintenance manuals shall be provided to the Engineer in their final form prior to the Work being eligible for declaration as substantially complete. C. All operator training to be conducted by manufacturer's technical representatives shall be complete and documented prior to the Work being eligible for declaration as substantially complete. D. All required Certificates of Proper Installation shall be properly completed and submitted to the Engineer prior to the Work being eligible for declaration as substantially complete. F. The Owner shall take beneficial occupancy of the plant for operations and maintenance activities at the point of Substantial Completion, excepting those punch list items. . G. The Contractor shall perform all punchlist tasks in a manner that will not disrupt operations of the plant. 1.05 PUNCH LIST: A. Development of the punch list is the result of a survey of the Contractor's work by the Engineer and the Owner, performed prior to Substantial Completion. The objective of the survey is to identify work products that are unacceptable/unsatisfactory. Development of the punchlist is not a survey by the Engineer to determine what the Contractor has left to do to satisfy the Contract. The survey itself will corroborate the index of activities the Contractor submits in accordance with Article 14.8 of the General Conditions and add further items the Engineer identifies. B. The punch list and its respective schedule are the basis for establishing Final Completion for the Work. The schedule for completing and/or correcting punchlist activities shall be no longer than 30 calendar days for intermediate milestones and 60 days for final contract completion, but shall be scheduled to conclude on or before the contract completion date, and it shall be CONTRACT CLOSEOUT 01710-2 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 initiated immediately upon Substantial Completion. The overall Contract duration is based upon a 60-day period following the contractual date for Substantial Completion to establish the contractual date for Final Completion. Late delivery of Substantial Completion shall not revise the Final Acceptance date. . Assessment of liquidated damages for late Substantial Completion shall not relieve assessment of liquidated damages for Final Acceptance should Final Acceptance be established beyond the contractual completion date. 1.06 FINAL ACCEPTANCE: A. Final Acceptance is as addressed in Articles 14.13 and 14.14 of the General Conditions. B. Completion of all punchlist tasks/requirements is required prior to the Work being eligible for declaration as finally accepted. C. All record documents must be submitted to and accepted by the Engineer prior to the Work being eligible for declaration as finally accepted. D. All releases must be submitted to and accepted by the Engineer prior to the Work being eligible for declaration as finally accepted. PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used) PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used) END OF SECTION 01710 CONTRACT CLOSEOUT 01710-3 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 SECTION 01780 - CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS PART 1 - GENERAL 1.01 SECTION INCLUDES: A. Project Record Documents. 1.02 RECORD DOCUMENTS: A. Project Record Documents: Record documents shall be submitted prior to Final Application for Payment. B. Maintain on site one set of the following record documents; record actual revisions to the Work: 1 . Drawings. 2. Specifications. 3. Addenda. 4. Change Orders and other modifications to the Contract. 5. Reviewed shop drawings, product data, and samples. 6. Manufacturer's instruction for assembly, installation, and adjusting. C. Ensure entries are complete and accurate, enabling future reference by. D. Store record documents separate from documents used for construction. E. Record information concurrent with construction progress. F. Specifications: Legibly mark and record at each product section description of actual products installed, including the following: 1. Manufacturer's name and product model and number. 2. Product substitutions or alternates utilized. 3. Changes made by Addenda and modifications. G. Record Drawings and Shop Drawings: Legibly mark each item to record actual construction including: 1. Measured depths of foundations in relation to finish first floor datum. 2. Measured horizontal and vertical locations of underground utilities and appurtenances, referenced to permanent surface 'improvements. 3. Measured locations of internal utilities and appurtenances concealed in construction, referenced to visible and accessible features of the Work. 4. Field changes of dimension and detail. 5. Details not on original Contract drawings. PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED) CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS 01780-1 S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 . PART 3 - EXECUTION (NOT USED) END OF SECTION 01780 . . CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS ~,...f,.,;.. 01780-2 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 SECTION 01785 - GUARANTY AND WARRANTY PART 1 - GENERAL 1.01 PROJECT WARRANTY: A. The Contractor shall guarantee all materials and equipment furnished and Work performed for a period of one year from the date of Final completion. B. The Contractor shall warrant and guarantee for a period of one year from the date of Final Completion of the Work, that the completed Work is free from all defects due to faulty products or workmanship. The Contractor shall promptly make such corrections as may be necessary by reason of 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 made necessary by such defects, the Owner may do so and charge the Contractor the cost thereby incurred. The Performance Bond shall remain in full force and effect throughout the warranty period. C. The Contractor shall not be obligated to make' replacements which become necessary because of ordinary wear and tear, or as a result of gross negligence operation or maintenance, or as a result of improper work or damage by another Contractor or the Owner, or to perform any work which is normally performed by a maintenance crew during operation. D. The Contractor shall, at Contractor's own expense, furnish all labor, materials, tools and equipment required and shall make such repairs and removals and shall perform such work or reconstruction as may be made necessary by any structural or functional defect or failure resulting from neglect, faulty workmanship or faulty materials, in any part of the Work performed by the Contractor. Such repair shall also include refilling of trenches, excavations or embankments which show settlement or erosion after backfilling or placement. E. Except as noted on the Drawings or as specified, all structures such as embankments and fences shall be returned to their original condition prior to the completion of the Contract. Any and all damage to any facility not designated for removal, resulting from the Contractor's operations, shall be promptly repaired by the Contractor at no cost to the Owner. F. The Contractor shall be responsible for all road and entrance reconstruction and repairs and maintenance of same for a period of one year from the date of Final Completion. In the event the repairs and maintenance are not made immediately and it becomes necessary for the owner of the road to make such repairs, the Contractor shall reimburse the owner of the road for the cost of such repairs. GUARANTY AND WARRANTY 01785-1 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 G. In the event the Contractor fails to proceed to remedy the defects upon notification within 15 days of the date of such notice, the Owner reserves the right to cause the required materials to be procured and the work to be done, and to hold the Contractor and the sureties on Contractor's bond liable for the cost and expense thereof. H. Notice to Contractor for repairs and reconstruction will be made in the form of a registered letter addressed to the Contractor at Contractor's home office. I. Neither the foregoing paragraphs nor any provision in the Contract Documents, nor any special guarantee time limit implies any limitation of the Contractor's liability within the law of the place of construction. END OF SECTION 01785 GUARANTY AND WARRANTY 01785-2 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 SECTION 01800 - SUBMITTALS 1.01 GENERAL: Submittals covered by these requirements include manufacturers' information, shop drawings, test procedures, test results, samples, requests for substitutions, and miscellaneous work-related submittals. Submittals shall also include, but not be limited to, all mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment and systems, materials, reinforcing steel, fabricated items, and piping and conduit details. The Contractor shall furnish all drawings, specifications, descriptive data, certificates, samples, tests, methods, schedules, and manufacturer's installation and other instructions as specifically required in the Project Manual to demonstrate fully that the materials and equipment to be furnished and the methods of work comply with the provisions and intent of the contract documents. 2.01 CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES: The Contractor shall be responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the information contained in each submittal and shall assure that the material, equipment or method of work shall be as described in the submittal. The Contractor shall certify that all features of all products conform to the specified requirements. Submittal documents shall be clearly edited to indicate only those items, models, or series of equipment, which are being submitted for review. All extraneous materials shall be crossed out or otherwise obliterated. The Contractor shall ensure that there is no conflict in each case where his submittal may affect the work of another contractor or the Owner. The Contractor shall coordinate submittals among his subcontractors and suppliers. The Contractor shall coordinate submittals with the work so that work will not be delayed. He shall coordinate and schedule different categories of submittals, so that one will not be delayed for lack of coordination with another. No extension of time will be allowed because of failure to properly schedule submittals. The Contractor shall not proceed with work related to a submittal unit the submittal process is complete. This requires that submittals for review and comment shall be returned to the Contractor stamped No Exceptions Taken or Make Corrections Noted. The Contractor shall certify on each submittal document that he has reviewed the submittal, verified field conditions, and complied with the contract documents. The Contractor may authorize in writing a material or equipment supplier to deal directly with the Engineer or with the Owner with regard to a submittal. These dealings shall be limited to contract interpretations to clarify and expedite the work. 3.01 CATEGORIES OF SUBMITTALS: A. GENERAL: SUBMITTALS 01800-1 . " . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 Submittals fall into two general categories, submittals for review and comment, and submittals which are primarily for information only. Submittals which are for information only are generally specified as PRODUCT DATA in Part 2 of applicable specification sections. B. SUBMITTALS FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT: All submittals except where specified to be submitted as product data for information only shall be submitted by the Contractor to the Engineer for review and comment. C. SUBMITTALS (PRODUCT DATA) FOR INFORMATION ONLY: Where specified, the Contractor shall furnish submittals (product data) to the Engineer for information only. 4.01 TRANSMITTAL PROCEDURE: A. GENERAL: Unless otherwise specified, submittals regarding material and equipment shall be accompanied by Transmittal Form 01800-A following this section. Submittals for operation and maintenance manuals, information and data shall be accompanied by Transmittal Form01800-B following this section. A separate form shall be used for each specific item, class of material, equipment, and items specified in separate, discrete sections, for which the submittal is required. Submittal documents common to more than one piece of equipment shall be identified with all the appropriate equipment numbers. Submittals for various items shall be made with a single form when the items taken together constitute a manufacturer's package or are so functionally related that expediency indicates checking or review of the group or package as a whole. A unique number, sequentially assigned, shall be noted on the transmittal form accompanying each item submitted. Original submittal numbers shall have the following format "XXX"; where "XXX" is the sequential number assigned by the Contractor. Resubmittals shall have the following format: "XXX-Y"; where "XXX" is the originally assigned submittal number and "y" is a sequential letter assigned for resubmittals, Le., A, G, or C being the first, second, and third resubmittals, respectively. Submittal 25B, for example, is the second resubmittal of submittal 25. B. DEVIATION FROM CONTRACT: If the Contractor proposed to provide material, equipment, or method of work which deviates from the project manual, he shall indicate so under "deviations" on the transmittal form accompanying the submittal copies. C. SUBMITTAL COMPLETENESS: SUB MITT ALS 01800-2 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 Submittals which do not have all the information required to be submitted, including deviations, are not acceptable and will be returned without review. 5.01 REVIEW PROCEDURE: A. GENERAL: Submittals are specified for those features and characteristics of materials, equipment, and methods of operation which can be selected based on the Contractor's judgment of their conformance to the specified requirements. Other features and characteristics are specified in a manner which enables the Contractor to determine acceptable options without submittals. The review procedure is based on the Contractor's guarantee that all features and characteristics not requiring submittals conform as specified. Review shall not extend to means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures of construction, or to verifying quantities, dimensions, weights or gages, or fabrication processes (except where specifically indicated or required by the project manual) or to safety precautions or programs incident thereto. Review of a separate item, as such, will not indicate approval of the assembly in which the item functions. When the contract documents require a submittal, the Contractor shall submit the specified information as follows: 1. Six copies of all submitted information shall be transmitted with submittals for review and comment. 2. Unless otherwise specified, five copies of all submitted information shall be transmitted with submittals (product data) for information only. B. SUBMITTALS FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT: Unless otherwise specified, within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of a submittal for review and comment, the Engineer shall review the submittal and return two copies to the Contractor. The returned submittal shall indicate one of the following actions: 1. If the review indicates that the material, equipment or work method complies with the project manual, submittal copies will be marked No Exception Taken. In this event, the Contractor may begin to implement the work method or incorporate the material or equipment covered by the submittal. 2. If the review indicates limited corrections are required, copies will be marked Make Corrections Noted. The Contractor may begin implementing the work method or incorporating the material and equipment covered by the submittal in accordance SUBMITTALS 01800-3 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 with the noted corrections. Where submittal information will be incorporated in O&M data, a corrected copy shall be provided. 3. If the review reveals that the submittal is insufficient or contains incorrect data, copies will be marked Revise and Resubmit. Except at his own risk, the Contractor shall not undertake work covered by this submittal until it has been revised, resubmitted and returned marked either No Exception Taken or Make Corrections Noted. 4. If the review indicates that the material, equipment, or work method does not comply with the project manual, copies of the submittal will be marked Rejected. Submittals with deviations which have not been identified clearly may be rejected. Except at his own risk, the Contractor shall not undertake the work covered by such submittals until a new submittal is made and returned marked either No Exception Taken or Make Corrections Noted~ C. SUBMITTALS (PRODUCT DATA) FOR INFORMATION ONLY: Such information is not subject to submittal review procedures and shall be provided as part of the work under this contract and its acceptability determined under normal inspection procedures. 6.01 EFFECT OF REVIEW OF CONTRACTOR'S SUBMITTALS: Review of contract drawings, methods of work, or information regarding materials or equipment the Contractor proposed to provide, shall not relieve the Contractor of his responsibility for errors therein and shall not be regarded as an assumption of risks or liability by the Engineer or the Owner, or by any officer or employee thereof, and the Contractor shall have no claim under the contract on account of the failure, or partial failure, of the method of work, material, or equipment so reviewed. A mark of No Exception Taken or Make Corrections Noted shall mean that the Owner has no objection to the Contractor, upon his own responsibility, using the plan or method of work proposed, or providing the materials or equipment proposed. END OF SECTION 01800 SUBMITTALS 01800-4 01800-A SUBMITTAL TRANSMITTAL FORM ~ SUBMITTAL NO.: CONTRACT NO.: SPEC. SECTION: FROM: DATE: . TO: . . ATTENTION: NO. COPIES THE FOLLOWING MATERIAL IS TRANSMITTED FOR SUBMITTAL REVIEW DESCRIPTION/EQUIPMENT NO. DATE WE HAVE VERIFIED THAT THE MATERIAL TRANSMITTED HEREIN IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE SPECIFICA liONS _ with no exceptions _ except for the following deviations NO. o NO EXCEPTION 0 MAKE CORRECTIONS TAKEN NOTED o REJECTED 0 REVISE AND RESUBMIT Checking is only for general conformance with the design concept of the project and general compliance with the information given in the contract documents. Any action shown is subject to the requirements of the plans and specifications. Contractor is responsible for: Dimensions which shall be confirmed and correlated at the job site: fabrication processes and techniques of construction: coordination of his work with that of any other trades and the satisfactory performance of his work. STEVENSON & PALMER ENGINEERING, INC. Date: By: DEVIATION CONTRACTOR'S SIGNATURE . . . 01800-8 PRODUCT DATA TRANSMITTAL FORM DATE: TO: PRODUCT DATA NO.: CONTRACT NO.: SPEC. SECTION: FROM: ATTENTION: THE FOLLOWING MATERIAL IS TRANSMITTED AS PRODUCT DATA NO. DATE COPIES DESCRIPTION/EQUIPMENT NO. WE HAVE VERIFIED THAT THE MATERIAL TRANSMITTED HEREIN IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS CONTRACTOR: SIGNATURE TITLE . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 SECTION 02110 - SITE CLEARING PART 1 - GENERAL 1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS: Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division-1 Specification sections, apply to work of this section. . 1.02 DESCRIPTION OF WORK: A. Extent of site clearing is shown on drawings. B. Site clearina work includes, but is not limited to: . Protection of existing trees. . Removal of trees and other vegetation. . Topsoil stripping. . Clearing and grubbing. 1.03 JOB CONDITIONS: A. Traffic: Conduct site clearing operations to ensure minimum interference with roads, streets, walks, and other adjacent occupied or used facilities. Do not close or obstruct streets, walks or other occupied or used facilities without permission from authorities having jurisdiction. B. Protection of Existina Improvements: Provide protections necessary to prevent damage to existing improvements indicated to remain in place. Protect improvements on adjoining properties and on Owner's property. Restore damaged improvements to their original condition, as acceptable to parties having jurisdiction. C. Protection of Existina Reference Points: Maintain and protect all benchmarks, monuments, and other reference points. Any reference point damaged or destroyed as a result of the Contractor's operations or negligence shall be repaired or replaced at no cost to the Owner. SITE CLEARING 02110-1 S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 D. Protection of Existina Trees and Veaetation: . Protect existing trees and other vegetation indicated to remain in place, against unnecessary cutting, breaking or skinning of roots, skinning and bruising of bark, smothering of trees by stockpiling construction materials or excavated materials within drip line, excess foot or vehicular traffic, or parking of vehicles within drip line. Provide temporary guards to protect trees and vegetation to be left standing. Water trees and other vegetation to remain within limits of contract work as required to maintain their health during course of construction operations. Provide protection for roots over 1-1/2" diameter cut during construction operations. Coat cut faces with an emulsified asphalt, or other acceptable coating, formulated for use on damaged plant tissues. Temporarily cover exposed roots with wet burlap to prevent roots from drying out; cover with earth as soon as possible. PART 2 - PRODUCTS Not applicable to work of this section. PART 3 - EXECUTION. 3.01 SITE CLEARING: . A. General: Remove trees, shrubs, grass and other vegetation, improvements, or obstructions interfering with installation of new construction. Remove such items elsewhere on site or premises as specifically indicated. Removal includes digging out stumps and roots. Carefully and cleanly cut roots and branches of trees indicated to be left standing, where such roots and branches obstruct new construction. B. Topsoil: Topsoil is defined as friable clay loam surface soil found in a depth of not less than 4". Satisfactory topsoil is reasonably free of subsoil, clay lumps, stones, and other object over 2" in diameter, and without weeds, roots, and other objectionable material. C. Strip Topsoil: Strip topsoil to whatever depths encountered in a manner to prevent intermingling with underlying subsoil or other objectionable material. Remove heavy growths of grass from areas before stripping. . SITE CLEARING 02110-2 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 D. Stockpile Topsoil: . Stockpile topsoil in storage piles where directed. Construct storage piles to freely drain surface water. Cover storage piles if required to prevent wind-blown dust. F. Clearina and Grubbina: Clear site of trees, shrubs and other vegetation, except for those indicated to be left standing. Completely remove stumps, roots, and other debris protruding through ground surface. Use only hand methods for grubbing inside drip line of trees indicated to be left standing. Fill depressions caused by clearing and grubbing operations with satisfactory soil material, unless further excavation or earthwork is indicated. Place fill material in horizontal layers not exceeding 6" loose depth, and thoroughly compact to a density equal to adjacent original ground. I 3.02 DISPOSAL OF WASTE MATERIALS: A. Burnina on Owner's Property: Burning will be permitted only at designated areas and times directed by Owner. Burning permits must be secured by the Contractor prior to commencing burning operations. Attend burning materials until fires have burned out or have been extinguished. B. Removal from Owner's Property: Remove all cut trees, stumps, waste materials and unsuitable and excess topsoil from Owner's property and dispose of off site in legal manner. END OF SECTION 02110 SITE CLEARING 02110-3 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Effingham County - Board of Commissioners SECTION 02210 - EROSION CONTROL PART 1 - GENERAL 1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS: Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Special Conditions, and Division-1 Specification Sections apply to work of this section. 1.02 DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Under this section shall be included all measures both temporary and. permanent to control erosion and sedimentation, and protect all surface waters and property both on and off site. This shall include all labor, materials and equipment necessary to meet the requirements of this Section. . 1.03 EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION ACT - DEFINED: It is the intent of this Specification that the Project and the Contractor comply with all applicable requirements of the Erosion and Sedimentation Act of 1975 and Augusta's Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance. The Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control in Georgia further defines practices and requirements. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining all sediment and erosion control measures on the project site during construction. The Contractor is responsible for any damage caused due to failure to implement these requirements. A Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Permit has been obtained by the Owner so that periodic inspections may be made by the County. The Contractor is to cooperate with the person performing these inspections. 1.04 COORDINATION WITH CONTRACT PLANS: A Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan is included in the Contract Documents and is to be implemented as a part of the procedures necessary to implement requirements of the Act and Ordinance. PART 2 - PRODUCTS Not applicable to this specification section. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.01 IMPLEMENTATION: Implementation of the requirements of the Act is based on the following principles: EROSION CONTROL 02210-1 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Effingham County - Board of Commissioners The disturbed area and the duration of exposure to erosion elements should be minimized. Stabilize disturbed areas immediately. Retain or accumulate runoff. Retain sediment. Do not encroach upon watercourses. 3.02 SYMBOLS: The Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan contains standard symbols for the different types of measures for implementing the Act. These symbols are defined for conditions, design criteria and construction specifications in Sections II and III of the Manual. 3.03 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: All disturbed areas shall be grassed by sodding or seeding, fertilizing, mulching and watering to obtain a ground cover which prevents soil erosion. A temporary construction egress pad shall be installed and maintained at any point where construction vehicles enter a public right-of-way, street or parking area. The pad shall be used to eliminate mud from the construction area onto public rights-of-way. The pad shall be constructed as shown in the Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control. . All measures installed for sediment control shall be checked at the beginning and end of each day when construction is occurring to ascertain that the measures are in place and functioning properly. END OF SECTION 02210 EROSION CONTROL 0221 0-2 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 SECTION 02221 - EXCAVATION, TRENCHING AND BACKFILL FOR UTILITY SYSTEMS PART 1 - GENERAL 1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS: Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division-1 Specification sections, apply to work of this section. 1.02 DESCRIPTION OF WORK: A. Work Includes: The excavation, trenching and backfilling required for all underground utility systems. Utility systems include sanitary sewers, storm sewers, water piping and force mains. B. Definition: "Excavation" consists of removal of material encountered to subgrade elevations indicated and subsequent disposal of materials removed. 1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE: A. Codes and Standards: Perform excavation work in compliance with applicable requirements of governing authorities having jurisdiction. B. Testinoand Inspection: Owner shall provide testing services. Testing will be performed as directed by the project inspector. If any compaction test reveals that fill or backfill is not compacted as specified, the Contractor shall scarify and recompact as required to achieve the specified density. Additional compaction tests shall be made to verify proper compaction. The soils technician is to advise the Engineer and the Contractor's Superintendent immediately of any compaction tests failing to meet the specified minimum requirements. No additional lift is to be placed on a lift with any portion failing. 1.04 JOB CONDITIONS: A. Site Information: EXCAVATION, TRENCHING & BACKFILL FOR UTILITY SYSTEMS 02221-1 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 Data on indicated subsurface conditions are not intended as representations or warranties of accuracy or continuity between soil bearings. It is expressly understood that Owner will not be responsible for interpretations or conclusions drawn therefrom by Contractor. Data are made available for convenience of Contractor. Additional test borings and other exploratory operations may be made by Contractor at no cost to Owner. B. Existina Utilities: The Contractor shall acquaint himself with the location of all utilities and structures both present and proposed, also all existing surface structures which may be affected by work under the Contract. The location of any underground structures furnished, shown on the Plans or given on the site are based upon the available records but are not guaranteed to be complete or correct, and are given only to assist the Contractor in making a determination of the existence of underground structures. Underground piping and utility systems which are to be installed in trenches whose lowest point of excavation is below the existing ground level and are unaffected by an excavation for structures, may be installed at any time during the course of the work. Piping and systems to be installed in or over fill, backfill or new embankments shall not be installed until all earthwork has been completed to rough grade, nor until settlement of the fill or embankment has taken place. Braced and sheeted trenches and open trenches shall comply with all federal and state laws and regulations, and local ordinances relating to safety, life, health and property. Also this shall conform to applicable Federal Regulations. All protective systems for trenches shall conform to Section 1926.652, 29 CFR Part 1926, Final Rule, printed in the October 31, 1989 issue of the Federal Register. The sides and bottoms of the trenches shall be protected against any instability which may interfere with the proper laying of the pipe and as necessary for the safety of the workmen and others and as may be necessary to protect adjacent structures. Refer to safety requirements of the General Conditions and Special Conditions. Overhead utilities, poles, etc., shall be protected against damage by the Contractor, and if damaged by the Contractor, shall be replaced by him. The Contractor shall notify those who maintain utilities sufficiently in advance of the proposed construction so that they may locate, uncover and disclose such work. If trench excavation will come within five feet of any power poles, the Contractor is to contact Mark Mills with Georgia Power at (706) 667-5633 at least one week prior to the work. If the progress of construction necessitates the removal or relocation of poles, overhead utilities and obstructions, the Contractor shall make all arrangements and assume all costs of the work involved. The Contractor shall provide for the continuance of the flow of any sewers, drains, water pipes, and water courses, and the like. Where such facilities, water courses, or electric EXCAVATION, TRENCHING & BACKFILL FOR UTILITY SYSTEMS 02221-2 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 overhead wires or conduits are interfered with by the work of the Contractor, the interruption shall be a minimum and shall be scheduled in advance with the Engineer and the utility owner. The Contractor shall restore all facilities interfered with to their original condition or acceptable equivalent. The cost of such restoration or damage caused directly by his work shall be paid for by the Contractor and shall be included in the prices bid for the items to which it pertains. Should uncharted, or incorrectly charted, piping or other utilities be encountered during excavation, consult utility owner immediately for directions. Cooperate with Owner and utility companies in keeping respective services and facilities in operation. Repair damaged utilities to satisfaction of utility owner. Do not interrupt.existing utilities serving facilities occupied and used by Owner or others, during occupied hours, except when permitted in writing by Engineer and then only after acceptable temporary utility services have been provided. Provide minimum of 48-hour notice to Engineer, and receive written notice to proceed before interrupting any utility. C. Use of Explosives: The use of explosives is not permitted. Do not bring explosives onto site or use in work without prior written permission from authorities having jurisdiction. Contractor is solely responsible for handling, storage, and use of explosive materials when their use is permitted. D. Protection of Persons and Property: Barricade open excavations occurring as part of this work and post with warning lights. Operate warning lights as recommended by authorities having jurisdiction. Protect structures, utilities, sidewalks, pavements, and other facilities from damage caused by settlement, lateral movement, undermining, washout and other hazards created by earthwork operations. Perform excavation within drip-line of large trees to remain by hand, and protect the root system from damage or dry out to the greatest extent possible. Maintain moist condition for root system and cover exposed roots with burlap. Paint root cuts of 1" diameter and larger with emulsified asphalttree paint. E. Protection of Water Supplv Pipes: EXCAVATION, TRENCHING & BACKFILL FOR UTILITY SYSTEMS 02221-3 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 Horizontal Separation. Sewers and force mains shall be laid at least 10 feet horizontally from any existing or proposed water main. The distance shall be measured edge to edge. In cases where it is not practical to maintain a 10 foot separation, such deviation may allow installation of the sewer or force main closer to a water main, provided that the water main is in a separate trench or on an undisturbed earth shelf located on the side of the sewer or force main and at an elevation so the bottom of the water main is at least 18 inches above the top of the sewer or force main. F. Crossinos: Sewers and force mains crossing water mains shall be laid to provide a minimum vertical distance of 18 inches between the outside of the water main and the outside of the sewer or force main. This shall be the case where the water main is either above or below the sewer or force main. The crossing shall be arranged so that the sewer or force main joints will be equidistant and as far as possible from the water main joints. Where a water main crosses under a sewer or force main, adequate structural support shall be provided for the sewer or force main to prevent damage to the water main. G. Special Conditions: When it is impossible to obtain proper horizontal and vertical separation as stipulated above, the sewer or force main shall be designed and constructed equal to water pipe, and shall be pressure tested to assure watertightness prior to backfilling. H. Protectino Trees. Shrubbery and Lawns: Trees and shrubbery along trench lines shall not be disturbed unless absolutely necessary. Trees and shrubbery necessary to be removed shall be properly heeled-in and re-planted. Heeling-in and re-planting shall be done under the direction of an experienced nurseryman. Where utility trenches cross established lawns, sod shall be cut, removed, stacked and maintained in suitable condition until replaced. Topsoil underlying lawn areas shall likewise be removed and kept separate from general excavated materials. Removal and replacement of sod shall be done under the direction of an experienced nurseryman. PART 2 - PRODUCTS . 2.01 SOIL MATERIALS: A. Definitions: 1. Satisfactory soil materials are defined as those complying with ASTM 02487 soil classification groups GW, GP, GM, SM, SW and SP. EXCAVATION, TRENCHING & BACKFILL FOR UTILITY SYSTEMS 02221-4 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 2. Unsatisfactory soil materials are defined as those complying with ASTM 02487 soil classification groups MH, CH, OL, OH and PT. Excavated soils that are too wet to compact shall not be classified unsuitable due to hiah moisture content alone. B. Coarse Granular Beddina: Crushed stone or pea gravel, clean and graded, 95 to 100 percent of which shall pass a 3/4 inch sieve with 95 to 100 percent retained on a NO.4 sieve. C. Embedment Materials for Flexible Pipina Systems: These materials are grouped into categories according to their suitability for this application: 1. Class I. Angular 6 to 40 mm (1/4 to 1-1/2 inches), grad'ed stone including a number of fill materials that have regional significance such as coral, slag, cinders, crushed stone, and crushed shells. 2. Class II. Coarse sands and gravel with maximum particle size of 40 mm (1-1/2 inches), including variously graded sands and gravel containing small percentages of fines, generally granular and non-cohesive, either wet or dry. Soil types GW, SP, SW and SP are included in this class. 3. Class III. Fine sand and clayey gravel, including fine sands, sand-clay mixtures, and gravel-clay mixtures. Soil types GM, GC, SM and SC are included in this class. 4. Class IV. Silt, silty clays and clays including inorganic clays and silts of medium to high plasticity and liquid limits. Soil types MH, ML, CH and CL are included in this class. These materials are not to be used for bedding, haunching or initial backfill. 5. Class V. This class includes the organic soils OL, OH and PT as well as soils containing frozen earth, debris, rocks larger than 40 mm (1-1/2 inches) in diameter, and other foreign materials. These materials shall not be used for bedding, haunching and initial backfill. D. Backfill and Fill Materials: Satisfactory soil materials free of clay, rock or gravel larger than 2" in any dimension, debris, waste, frozen materials, vegetable and other deleterious matter. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.01 EXCAVATION AND TRENCHING: A. Excavation is Unclassified: EXCAVATION, TRENCHING & BACKFILL FOR UTILITY SYSTEMS 02221-5 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 Excavation is unclassified and includes excavation to subgrade elevations indicated, regardless of character of materials and obstructions encountered. B. Unauthorized excavation consists of removal of materials beyond indicated subgrade elevations or dimensions without specific direction of Engineer. Unauthorized excavation, as well as remedial work directed by Engineer, shall be at Contractor's expense. Excavation in excess of the depth required for manholes and other structures shall be corrected by placing a subfoundation of 1500 psi concrete, at no additional expense to the Owner. Elsewhere, backfill and compact unauthorized excavations as specified for authorized excavations of same classification, unless otherwise directed by Engineer. C. Removal of Unsuitable Materials: When excavation has reached required sub-grade elevations, notify Engineer who will make an inspection of conditions. Should overdepth excavation be necessary to remove unsuitable material and to replace with satisfactory material, the Contractor will be paid for this work as select backfill in accordance with Section 01200 for removal and replacement of unsuitable material, based on the following requirements: When the trench is excavated to the plan depth or as required by these Specifications, and soft or other material not suitable for bedding purposes is encountered in the trench, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Engineer for inspection and measurement of the unsuitable material to be removed. . No overdepth excavation or backfilling of the overdepth excavated trench shall start until proper measurements of the trench have been taken by the Engineer for determination of the quantity in cubic yards of unsuitable material excavated. No payment will be made for any overdepth excavation of soft unstable material due to the failure of the Contractor to provide adequate means to keep the trench dry. No payment will be made for any overdepth excavation of the unsuitable material and replacement not inspected and measured by the Engineer prior to excavation. D. Caution in Excavation: Proceed with caution in the excavation and preparation of the trench so that the exact location of underground structures in the trench zone may be determined before being damaged. He shall be held responsible for the repair or replacement of such structures when broken or otherwise damaged because of his operations. EXCAVATION, TRENCHING & BACKFILL FOR UTILITY SYSTEMS 02221-6 S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 . E. Subsurface Explorations: Make explorations and excavations at no additional charge to the Owner to determine the location of existing underground structures. F. Depth of Trench: Utilities and other piping shall be laid in open trenches as shown and specified. Trenches shall be excavated to the designated lines and grades, beginning at the outlet end and progressing toward the upper end in each case. Trenches for pipe shall be shaped to the lower 1/3 of the pipe and provide uniform and continuous bearing. Bell holes shall be dug to allow ample room for working fully around each joint. G. Width of Trench: Trenches shall be of minimum width to provide ample working space for making joints and tamping backfill. Width on each side of barrel of pipe shall be not less than 8 inches or more than 12 inches. . Sides of trenches shall be closely vertical to top of pipe and shall be sheet piled and braced where soil is of unstable nature. Above the top of the pipe, trenches may be sloped. The width ofthe trench above this level may be wider for sheeting and bracing and the performance of the work. H. Limit to Length of Open Trench: The routine of operation shall be so organized to keep the length of open trench to a practicable minimum. I. Piling Excavated Materials: All excavated material shall be piled in a manner that will not endanger the work and that will avoid obstructing roadways. J. Alignment and Grade: Trenches shall be excavated on the alignments shown on the Plans, and to the depth and grade necessary to accommodate the pipes at the elevations shown. Where elevations of the invert or center-line of a pipe are shown at the ends of a pipe, the pipe . shall be installed at a continuous grade between the two elevations. K. Over Excavation: . Excavation in excess of the depth required for proper shaping shall be corrected by bringing to grade the invert of the ditch with compacted coarse, granular material at no EXCAVATION, TRENCHING & BACKFILL FOR UTILITY SYSTEMS 02221-7 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 additional expense to the Owner. Bell holes shall be excavated to relieve bells of all load but small enough to insure that support is provided throughout the length of the pipe barrel. All protective systems for trenches shall conform to Section 1926.652, 29 CFR Part 1926, Final Rule, printed in the October 31, 1989 issue of the Federal Register. If trenches are excavated to widths in excess of those specified, or if the trench walls collapse, the pipe shall be laid in accordance with the next better class of bedding at the expense of the Contractor. Trenches shall be maintained in a safe condition to prevent hazardous conditions to persons working in or around the trench. Trenches 5 feet in depth or greater shall be protected in accordance with OSHA, 29 CFR Part 1926 pp 45895-45991. The top portion of the trench may be excavated with sloping or vertical sides to any width which will not cause damage to adjoining structures, roadways, utilities, etc. The bottom of the trenches shall be graded to provide uniform bearing and support each section of the pipe on undisturbed soil at every point along its entire length, except for the portions of the pipe sections excavated for bell holes and for the sealing of pipe joints. Bell holes and depressions for joints shall be dug after the trench bottom has been graded and in order that the pipe rests upon the trench bottom for its full length and shall be only of such length, depth and width for making the particular tYpe of joints. The bottom of the trench shall be rounded so that at least the bottom one-third of the pipe shall rest on undisturbed earth for the full length of the barrel, as jointing operations will permit. This part of the excavation shall be done manually only a few feet in advance of the pipe laying by workmen skilled in this type of work. Maintain sides and slopes of excavations in safe condition until completion of backfilling. L. Shorina and Bracina: Provide materials for shoring and bracing, such as sheet piling, uprights, stringers and cross-braces, in good serviceable condition. Protective systems for trenches shall conform to Section 1926.652,29 CFR Part 1926, Final Rule, printed in the October 31, 1989 issue of the Federal Register. Establish requirements for trench shoring and bracing to comply with local codes and authorities having jurisdiction. Maintain shoring and bracing in excavations regardless of time period excavations will be open. Carry down shoring and bracing as excavation progresses. M. Material Storaae: Stockpile satisfactory excavated materials where directed, until required for backfill or fill. Place, grade and shape stockpiles for proper drainage. EXCAVATION, TRENCHING & BACKFILL FOR UTILITY SYSTEMS 02221-8 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 Locate and retain soil materials away from edge of excavations. Do not store within drip line of trees indicated to remain. Dispose of excess soil material and waste materials as herein specified. 3.02 DEWATERING AND PROTECTION AGAINST WATER: The Contractor shall remove water from the site and shall lower the ground water level as necessary to complete the excavations to the required depths and so that all required work can be accomplished in the dry. The Contractor shall do such well construction, well pointing, sheeting, ditching, and pumping, and shall construct necessary drains, channels and sumps to keep his excavations and new structures clear of groundwater, storm water or sewage and to keep his construction areas dry during the progress of the work. Adequate measures and protection shall be provided by the Contractor to protect his work from damage from uplift due to ground water, storm water, or flood water. Any damages which may result shall be the Contractor's responsibility. The Contractor shall accept all responsibility for damage to the work of this Contract because of floods and water pressures and other water damages and shall accept all risks of floods and other events which may occur. All water discharged by pumping operations shall be discharged so as not to interfere with work under this Contract or with existing structures and operations. Water from dewatering operations shall be conveyed to the existing drainage features, using piping and pumping facilities provided by the Contractor. Route of dewatering pipe shall be subject to the Engineer's review. Discharge facilities and water quality shall comply with applicable regulations of State and Federal agencies. Dewatering operations shall be uninterrupted and continuous during the course of the work so as not to endanger any construction in place or to present a hazard to workmen in and around the site. The Contractor shall take all measures necessary including, but not limited to, standby equipment and constant attendance to insure that the dewatering system remains operational and effective throughout the period of time that it is required. No water shall be allowed to run over any uncompleted portions of the work. No units of the work shall be constructed under water. The cost of dewatering shall be included in the price bid for the item of work for which it is required. 3.03 BEDDING: A. Beddinq of Riqid Pipe: Pipe shall be laid on foundations prepared in accordance with ASTM C12 as modified herein, and in accordance with the various classes of bedding required by the trench EXCAVATION, TRENCHING & BACKFILL FOR UTILITY SYSTEMS 02221-9 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 width and trench depth for the size of pipe to be laid. Bedding shall be included in the appropriate unit price bid for rigid pipe. (clay, concrete, ductile iron or steel). B. Class "A" Beddina: Class "A" bedding shall be achieved by either of the following two construction methods: 1. Concrete Cradle: The pipe shall be bedded in a monolithic cradle of plain or reinforced concrete having a minimum thickness under the pipe barrel of one-fourth the inside diameter of the pipe but in no case less than 4 inches and extending up the sides to a height of at least one-fourth of the pipe outside diameter. The cradle shall have a width equal to the full width of the trench as excavated. The pipe shall be laid to line and grade on concrete blocking after which the concrete shall be placed to the limits described. Concrete shall be 3,000 psi concrete. 2. Concrete Arch: The pipe shall be bedded in crushed stone or rounded gravel bedding material having a minimum thickness under the pipe barrel of one-fourth the outside diameter of the pipe but in no case less than 4 inches and shall extend up the sides of the pipe to the horizontal centerline. The top half of the pipe shall be covered with a monolithic plain or reinforced concrete arch having a thickness of one-fourth the inside diameter of the pipe but in no case less than 4 inches at the crown of the pipe. The arch shall have a width equal to the full width of the trench as excavated. C. Class "B" Beddina: Class "B" Bedding shall be achieved by either of two construction methods: 1. The bottom of the trench excavation shall be shaped to conform to a cylindrical surface with a radius at least 2 inches greater than the radius of the outside of pipe with a width sufficient to allow 6/10 of the width of the pipe barrel to be bedded in fine granular fill placed in the shaped excavation. Carefully compacted backfill shall be placed at the sides of the pipe to a thickness of at least 12 inches above the top of the pipe. 2. The pipe may be bedded in compacted crushed stone, placed on a flat trench bottom. The crushed stone bedding shall have minimum thickness of 1/4 the outside pipe diameter sand shall extend halfway up the pipe barrel at the sides. The remainder of the side fills and a minimum depth of 12 inches over the top of the pipe shall be filled with carefully compacted material. D. Class "C" Beddina: Class "C" bedding shall be achieved by either of two construction methods: EXCAVATION, TRENCHING & BACKFILL FOR UTILITY SYSTEMS 02221-10 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-Q5 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 1. The pipe shall be bedded in an earth foundation formed in the trench bottom by a shaped excavation which will fit the pipe barrel with reasonable closeness for a width of at least 50 percent of the outside pipe diameter. The side fills and area over the pipe to a minimum of 12 inches above the top of the pipe and shall be filled with compacted fill. 2. The pipe shall be bedded in compacted granular material placed on a flat trench bottom. The granular bedding shall have a minimum thickness of 4 inches under the barrel and shall extend 1/6 of the outside diameter up the pipe barrel at the sides. The remainder of the side fills and to a minimum depth of 12 inches over the top of the pipe shall be filled with compacted backfill. Class "C" bedding shall be used except where the use of Class "A" or Class "B" bedding is shown on the Plans. E. Class "0" Beddino: Class "0" bedding is achieved by shaping bell holes only on a flat trench and no care is taken to secure compaction at the sides and immediately over the pipe. This type bedding is not permitted. F. Bell Holes: Bell holes shall be provided in all classes of bedding to relieve pipe bells of all loads, but small enough to insure that support is provided throughout the length of the pipe barrel. G. Coarse Granular Beddino: Coarse granular bedding material shall be placed on a flat bottom trench and thoroughly compacted by tamping or slicing with a flat blade shovel. Compacted bedding material shall be extended up the sides of the pipe to the heights shown for the various classes of bedding. H. Overwidth Excavation: If trenches are excavated to widths in excess of those specified below, or if trench walls collapse, pipe shall be laid in accordance with the requirement for at least the next better class of bedding at the expense of the Contractor. I. Borrow Backfill: Borrow backfill will be required if there is not sufficient suitable material available from other parts of the work to backfill the trenches. Borrow backfill from approved borrow pits shall be used. Only those soils in the borrow pits that meet the specified requirements for suitable material shall be used. 3.04 BEDDING OF FLEXIBLE PIPE: EXCAVATION, TRENCHING & BACKFILL FOR UTILITY SYSTEMS 02221-11 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 Flexible pipe shall be bedded true to line and grade with uniform and continuous support from a firm base in accordance with ASTM D2321 as modified herein. Blocking shall not be used to bring the pipe to grade. Bedding material shall be included in the unit price for plastic and FRP pipes. Stone used for pipe bedding must be a minimum of 'X" and a maximum of %" with no angular edges. (Rinker Materials - Aggregates Augusta Sand Plant or approved equal) If the foundation in the trench is unsuitable after two feet of additional excavation, a base reinforcement fabric (Woven Geotextile Mirafi HP 370 or equivalent) is required as directed by the Inspector. Compaction of foundation, bedding, haunching and initial backfill shall extend to the trench wall. Embedment material in the area around the pipe shall be installed with care. Care shall be used to insure that sufficient material has been worked under the haunch of the pipe to provide adequate side support. Precautions must be taken to prevent movement of the pipe during placing of the material through the pipe haunch. Place initial backfill material in three stages: First, to the center line of the pipe: second, to the top of the pipe: and third, to a point 12 inches above the tope of the pipe. Compact each stage of haunching and initial backfill by hand or mechanical tamping to a minimum of 90 percent Standard Proctor Density. Where unstable trench walls exist because of migratory materials such as water-bearing silts or fine sands, care shall be taken to prevent the loss of side support through the migratory action. Avoid contact between the pipe and compaction equipment. Compaction of haunching, initial backfill and backfill material shall be done in such a way so that compaction equipment will not have a damaging effect on the pipe. Trench depths, using the various bedding classes, shall not exceed those shown below: MAXIMUM TRENCH DEPTH Pipe Size Class III Bedding Class I Class II Bedding Class IV Bedding All Sizes 30' Not to be Used 16' Density (Standard Proctor) of 90 percent minimum in pipe zone. 3.05 BACKFILLING: A. Backfillinq: EXCAVATION, TRENCHING & BACKFILL FOR UTILITY SYSTEMS 02221-12 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 Backfilling consists of placing suitable materials removed during the excavation into the excavated areas, placing embedment materials and compacting the same to a density equal to or greater than what exists before excavation or as specified herein. Under backfilling operations is also included removal of excess materials and debris from the site, leveling all depressions caused by operation of equipment and maintaining the backfilled areas until accepted by the Owner. All backfill material shall be free of stones, concrete and clay lumps larger than 1/3 cubic foot. Roots, stumps and rubbish which will decompose will not be permitted in the backfill. Backfill material shall have its moisture content corrected, as may be necessary before being placed in the trench to bring the moisture content to . approximately "optimum" for good compaction. Any rock, stone, concrete, clay lumps larger than 1/3 cubic foot in volume, rubbish and debris shall be removed from the site and disposed of by the Contractor in a lawful manner. Backfilling operations in this work are referred to herein as Backfilling at the Pipe Zone, Type "A" and Type "B". Backfilling in the excavated areas below parts of proposed structures shall be referred to hereinafter as Type "A" Backfilling. Where trenches cross or extend under structures or into present roadways, future roadways or parking areas as shown on the Plans, the backfilling shall be referred to hereinafter as Type "A" Backfilling. Backfilling in all other areas shall be referred to hereinafter as Type "B" Backfilling. B. Backfillino at the Pipe Zone: Throughout the entire construction, backfilling at the pipe zone shall include bedding and shall be as follows: Backfill material shall be placed below, around each side, and over the top of the pipe, in approximately horizontal layers to a height of 12 inches over the top of the pipe. Layers shall be of such thickness to facilitate the required compaction. This backfill shall be well compacted by using mechanical tamping equipment in such manner as not to damage the pipe, pipe joints or shift the pipe alignment. Work men shall not be permitted to walk over the pipe until at least 12 inches of compacted fill has been placed over the pipe. The Contractor shall not use water to obtain compaction except for adding water to the backfill material before placing in the trench to bring the moisture content to approximately "optimum" for good compaction. C. Tvpe "A" Backfillino: Consists of placing sand and gravel or other suitable materials excavated from the trench in the trench in 6 inch thick layers from a point 12 inches above the top of the EXCAVATION, TRENCHING & BACKFILL FOR UTILITY SYSTEMS 02221-13 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 pipe and mechanically tamped or compacted by rolling until the backfill density after compaction is equal. to 98 percent of the maximum density obtainable at optimum moisture content as determined by the Standard Proctor Test (ASTM D698). No water shall be used to secure compaction except for adding water to the backfill material before placing in the trench to bring moisture content to approximately "optimum" for good compaction. Each 6 inch thick layer shall be mechanically tamped before additional backfill material is placed in the excavated area. D. Type "B" Backfillina: Consists of placing sand and gravel or other suitable material excavated from the trench in the trench in 12 inch thick compacted layers from a point 12 inches above the top of the pipe. Each 12 inch thick layer shall be compacted before additional backfill material is placed in the excavation. Only mechanical tamping, use of roller or small tractor will be allowed. The density of the backfilled material after compaction shall be equal to 95 percent of the maximum density obtainable at optimum moisture content as determined by the Standard Proctor Test (ASTM D698). Except in the upper 12 inches, water shall be added to backfill material only before being placed in the trench in order to bring the moisture content to approximately "optimum" for good compaction. 3.06 UTILITY CONSTRUCTION IN OTHER EXCAVATION: Where utilities are required to be constructed in areas also requiring excavation and backfill for other work, coordinate the work so that the parts come together properly and the construction of the various parts can be done without damage to other parts. Place bedding which will form bearing for pipes, using suitable material and shaping to the lower 1/3 of the pipe to provide uniform and continuous bearing. Compaction of backfill material which will form bearing shall be equal to that specified hereinbefore under Type "A" Backfilling. After the pipe or other utility is placed, backfilling shall proceed as specified hereinbefore following the requirements specified under "Backfilling at the Pipe Zone", "Type "A" Backfilling", and "Type "B" Backfilling" as applicable. 3.07 CONSTRUCTION ALONG HIGHWAYS. STREETS AND ROADWAYS: A. Excavation. Trenchina and Backfillina Operations: Excavation, trenching and backfilling along highways, streets and roadways shall be in accordance with the applicable regulations of the State Highway Department with reference to construction operations, safety, traffic control, road maintenance and repair. B. Protection of Traffic: Provide suitable signs, barricades and lights for protection of traffic, in locations where traffic may be endangered by construction operations. All signs removed by reason of construction shall be replaced as soon as condition which necessitated such removal EXCAVATION, TRENCHING & BACKFILL FOR UTILITY SYSTEMS 02221-14 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 has been cleared. No highway, street or roadway shall be closed without first obtaining permission from the proper authorities. C. Construction Operations: The Contractor shall construct all work along highways, streets and roadways using the following sequence of construction operations, so as to least interfere with traffic: 1. Strippina. Where the pipe line is laid along road shoulders, sod, topsoil and other material suitable for shoulder restoration shall be stripped and stockpiled for replacement. 2. Trenchina, Lavina and Backfillina. Excavate trenches, install pipe line and backfill. The trench shall not be opened any further ahead of pipe laying operations than is necessary for proper laying operations. Trenches shall be progressively backfilled and consolidated and excess material removed immediately. 3. Shapina. Immediately after completing backfilling operation, re-shape any damage to cut and fill slopes, side ditch lines, and shall replace top soil, sod and nay other materials removed from shoulders. D. Excavated Material: Excavated material shall not be placed along highways, streets, and roadways in such manner as to obstruct traffic. Roadways and pavement will be maintained free of earth material and debris. E. Drainaae Structures: All side ditch culverts, cross drains and other drainage structures shall be kept clear of excavated material and be free to drain at all times. F. Maintainina Hiahwavs. Streets. Roadwavs and Drivewavs: The Contractor shall furnish a road grader which shall be available for use at all times for maintaining highways, streets and roadways. All such streets, highways and roadways shall be maintained in suitable condition until completion and final acceptance of the work. Repair all driveways that are cut or damaged. Maintain them in suitable condition until completion and final acceptance of the work. 3.08 REMOVING AND RESETTING FENCES: Where existing fences must be removed to permit construction, the Contractor shall remove such fences. As construction progresses, reset the fences in their original location EXCAVATION, TRENCHING & BACKFILL FOR UTILITY SYSTEMS 02221-15 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 and to their original condition. All costs of removing and resetting fences and such temporary works as may be required shall be included in the prices for the utility line. 3.09 REMOVE AND REPLACE PAVEMENT: Pavement and base course which must be removed for constructing utilities and appurtenances in streets shall be replaced as specified in Section 02513. The top 18 inches of subgrade material immediately under the paving base and also road shoulder shall be carefully removed and kept separate form the rest of the excavated material. This material shall be placed in the top 18 inches of the backfill. Further compaction shall be accomplished by leaving the backfilled trench open to traffic while maintaining the surface with crushed stone or gravel. Settlement in trenches shall be refilled with crushed stone or gravel, and such maintenance shall continue until replacement of pavement. Where utility lines are constructed on unpaved streets, roads or easements, the top 18 inches of soil shall be stripped and windrowed separate from the excavation from trenches. After the line has been installed and the backfill completed within 18 inches of the original grade, the salvaged surfacing shall be replaced. This work shall be considered as general clean up along with the removal of surplus excavated materials from the site and the restoring of the surface outside trench limits to the original condition, the cost of which shall be included in the price bid for the utility line. 3.10 WALKS. DRIVES. CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER: Walks and drives removed or damaged during the course of construction shall be replaced with Class "A" Concrete at the same thickness as removed. They will be cut to a neat edge with a masonry saw after backfilling and compacting trench in 6 inch layers to a density not less than 98 percent at :t 2 percent of optimum moisture content as determined by the Standard Proctor Test. Concrete curb and gutter sections removed or damaged during the course of construction shall be replaced in full sections with concrete having a compressive strength of at least 3,000 psi. 3.11 GRADING: A. General: Uniformly grade areas within limits of work under this section, including adjacent transition areas. Smooth finished surface within specified tolerances, compact with uniform levels or slopes between points where elevations are indicated, or between such points and existing grades. B. Lawn or Unpaved Areas: EXCAVATION, TRENCHING & BACKFILL FOR UTILITY SYSTEMS 02221-16 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 Finish areas to receive topsoil to within not more than 0.10' above or below required subgrade elevations. C. Walks: Shape surface of areas under walks to line, grade and cross-section, with finish surface not more than 0.10' above or below required subgrade elevation. D. Pavements: Shape surface of areas under pavement to line, grade and cross-section, with finish surface not more than 1/2" above or below required subgrade elevation. E. Compaction: After grading, compact subgrade surfaces to the depth and indicated percentage of maximum or relative density for each area classification. 3.12 MAINTENANCE: A. Protection of Graded Areas: Protect newly graded areas from traffic and erosion. Keep free of trash and debris. Repair and reestablish grades in settled, eroded, and rutted areas to specified tolerances. B. Reconditionino Compacted Areas: Where completed compacted areas are disturbed by subsequent construction operations or adverse weather, scarify surface, re-shape, and compact to required density prior to further construction. C. Settlino: Where settling is measurable or observable at excavated areas during general project warranty period, remove surface (pavement, lawn or other finish), add backfill material, compact, and replace surface treatment. Restore appearance, quality, and condition of surface or finish to match adjacent work, and eliminate evidence of restoration to greatest extent possible. 3.13 DISPOSAL OF EXCESS AND WASTE MATERIALS: A. Removal from Owner's Property: EXCAVATION, TRENCHING & BACKFILL FOR UTILITY SYSTEMS 02221-17 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 Remove waste materials including unacceptable material, trash and debris, and dispose of it off owner's property. 3.14 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: The work specified in this Section will not be measured for direct payment except those items specifically stated in this Section and for which bid prices are requested in the Bid Proposal. Payment for all other will be included in the price for the item of work for which it is required. The bid prices in the proposal will be paid for those specific items stated in this Section 02221. END OF SECTION 02221 EXCAVATION, TRENCHING & BACKFILL FOR UTILITY SYSTEMS 02221-18 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 SECTION 02315 - HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING (HDD) HDPE PIPE PART 1 - GENERAL It is the intent of this specification to define the acceptable methods and materials for installing sanitary sewer and water mains by the horizontal directional drilling method and the requirements for high density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe installed by directional drilling or in open cut trenches. 1.01 INSTALLATION PLAN: 1. At least 7 days prior to mobilizing equipment, Contractor shall submit his detailed installation plan to the Engineer. The plan shall include a detailed plan and profile of the bores and be plotted at a scale no smaller than 1 inch equals 20 feet horizontal and vertical. 2. The plan shall also include a listing of major equipment and supervisory personnel and a description of the methods to be used. 1.02 VARIATIONS IN PLAN OR PROFILE: The Contractor may request changes to the proposed vertical and horizontal alignment of the installation and the location of the entry and exit points. Proposed changes shall be submitted in writing to the Engineer and receive approval of the Engineer prior to construction. 1.03 ALIGNMENT: The proposed plan and profile installation locations are based on alignments to accommodate acquired easements, to avoid obstructions, and to properly maintain operation flow velocities. 1.04 QUALIFICATIONS: A. Manufacturer's Qualifications: Firms regularly engaged in manufacture of HDPE piping products of types, materials, and sizes required, whose products have been in satisfactory use in similar service for not less than 5 years. B. Contractor's Qualifications: Directional drilling and pipe installation shall be done only by an experienced Contractor specializing in directional drilling and whose key personnel have at least five (5) years experience in this work. Furthermore, the Contractor shall have installed directionally drilled pipe at least as large as 20 inches in diameter, have performed crossings at least 2,000 feet in length, and successfully installed at least 100,000 feet in length. HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING (HDD) 02315-1 S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 . C. Permits: 1. County Hiqhwav Crossinq Permit: Comply with the installation and traffic control requirements of the attached permits for individual highway crossings for County highways. 2. Environmental Compliance: Comply with applicable portions of local Environmental Agency regulations pertaining to utility installation and erosion control. 1.05 SUBMITTALS: Submit manufacturer's affidavit that all materials delivered comply with this specification and the cited standard specifications. Complete product data and engineering data, including shop drawings, shall be submitted to the Engineer in accordance with the requirements of Section 01800 of the Contract Documents. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.01 MATERIALS: . A. General: High density polyethylene pipe in accordance with Section 02531 of these specifications shall be used in HOD installations. All piping system components shall be the products of one manufacturer and shall conform to the latest edition of ASTM 01248, ASTM 03350, and ASTM F714. B. Pipinq and Bends: Piping and Bends shall be extruded from a polyethylene compound and shall conform to the following requirements: 1. The polyethylene resin shall meet or exceed the requirements of ASTM 03350 with a minimum cell classification of PE345464C, or better. 2. The polyethylene compound shall be suitably protected against degradation by ultraviolet light by means of carbon black, well dispersed by precompounding in a concentration of not less than 2 percent. 3. The maximum allowable hoop stress shall be 800 psi at 73.4 degrees F. 4. The pipe manufacturer shall be listed with the Plastic Pipe Institute as meeting the recipe and mixing requirements of the resin manufacturer for the resin used to manufacture the pipe in this project. . HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING (HOD) 0231 5-2 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 5. The pipe and bends shall have a minimum standard dimension ratio (SDR) wall thickness as specified by the Engineer. 6. Joining shall be performed by thermal butt-fusion in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. 7. Sanitary sewer pipe exterior shall be green in color or contain green striping. Sanitary sewer pipe interior shall be light in color for internal video inspection. 8. Water pipe exterior shall be blue in color or contain blue striping. C. Procedures: 1. General: All polyethylene pipe shall be cut, fabricated, and installed in strict conformance with the pipe manufacturer's recommendations. Joining, laying, and pulling of polyethylene pipe shall be accomplished by personnel experienced in working with polyethylene pipe. The pipe supplier shall certify in writing that the Contractor is qualified to join, lay, and pull the pipe or representative of the pipe manufacturer shall be on site to oversee the pipe joining. Expense for the representative shall be paid for by the Contractor. 2. Transportation: Care shall be taken during transportation of the pipe to ensure that it is not cut, kinked, or otherwise damaged. 3. Storaae: Pipes shall be stored on level ground, preferably turf or sand, free of sharp objects which could damage the pipe. Stacking of the polyethylene pipe shall be limited to a height that will not cause excessive deformation of the bottom layers of pipes under anticipated temperature conditions. Where necessary due to ground conditions, the . pipe shall be stored on wooden sleepers, spaced suitably and of such widths as not to allow deformation of the pipe at the point of contact with the sleeper or between supports. 4. Handlina Pipes: The handling of the joined pipeline shall be in such a manner that the pipe is not damaged by dragging it over sharp and cutting objects. Ropes, fabric, or rubber- protected slings and straps shall be used when handling pipes. Chains, cables, or hooks inserted into the pipe ends shall not be used. Two slings spread apart shall be used for lifting each length of pipe. Pipe or fittings shall not be dropped onto rocky or unprepared ground. Slings for handling the pipeline shall not be positioned at butt- fused joints. Sections of the pipes with cuts and gouges exceeding 10 percent of the pipe wall thickness or kinked sections shall be removed and the ends rejoined. HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING (HDD) 0231 5-3 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 The open ends of all sections of joined and/or installed pipe (not in service) shall be plugged at night to prevent animals or foreign material from entering the pipeline or pipe section. Waterproof nightcaps of approved design may be used but they shall also be so constructed that they will prevent the entrance of any type of natural precipitation into the pipe and will be fastened to the pipe in such a manner that the wind cannot blow them loose. The practice of stuffing cloth or paper in the open ends of the pipe will be considered unacceptable. Where possible, the pipe shall be raised and supported at a suitable distance back from the open end such that the open end will be below the level of the pipe at the point of support. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.01 INSTALLATION: A. General: 1. The Contractor shall install the pipelines by means of horizontal directional drilling. The Contractor shall assemble, support, and pretest the pipeline prior to installation in the directional drill tunnel. 2. Horizontal directional drilling shall consist of the drilling of a small diameter pilot hole from one end of the alignment to the other, followed by enlarging the hole diameter for the pipeline insertion. The exact method and techniques for completing the directionally drilled installation will be determined by the Contractor, subject to the requirements of these Specifications. 3. The Contractor shall prepare and submit a plan to the Engineer for approval for insertion of the HOPE pipe into the opened bore hole. This plan shall include pullback procedure, ballasting, use of rollers, side booms and side rollers, coating protection, internal cleaning, internal gauging, hydrostatic tests, dewatering, and purging. 4. The required piping shall be assembled in a manner that does not obstruct adjacent roadways or public activities. The Contractor shall erect temporary fencing around the entry and exit pipe staging areas. 5. Allow a minimum separation of two feet between the bottom of the creek and the top of the pipe. B. Joininq Pipe Sections: 1. Each length of pipe shall be inspected and cleaned as necessary to be free of debris immediately prior to joining. 2. Pipes shall be joined to one another by means of thermal butt-fusion. Polyethylene pipe lengths to be joined by thermal butt-fusion shall be of the same type, grade, HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING (HOD) 02315-4 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-D5 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 and class of polyethylene compound and supplied from the same raw material supplier. 3. Mechanical connections of the polyethylene pipe to auxiliary equipment shall be through flanged connections which shall consist of the following: a. A polyethylene "sub end" shall be thermally butt-fused to the ends of the pipe. b. Provide ASTM A240, Type 304 stainless steel backing flange, 125-pound, ANSI B 16.1 standard, and gaskets as required by the manufacturer. c. Stainless steel bolts and nuts of sufficient length to show a minimum of three complete threads when the joint it made and tightened to the manufacturer's standard. Retorque the nuts after 4 hours. d. Butt-Fusion Joining: Butt-fusion of pipes shall be performed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations as to equipment and technique. Butt-fusion joining shall be 100% efficient offering a joint weld strength equal to or greater than the tensile strength of the pipe. C. Testina: 1. The pipe shall be hydrostatically tested after joining into continuous lengths prior to installation and again after installation. Pressure and temperature shall be monitored with certified instruments during the test. After this test, the water will be removed with pigs. Erosion prevention procedures will be used during removal and discharge of the water. 2. Hydrostatic testing shall be performed in accordance with Section 02531, Subsection entitled "Hydrostatic Testing" of these specifications. All costs associated with acquiring water for testing shall be included in the established contract unit bid prices. D. Tolerances: 1. Pipe installed by the directional drilled method must be located in plan as shown on the Drawings, and must be no shallower than shown on the Drawings unless otherwise approved. The Contractor shall plot the actual horizontal and vertical alignment of the pilot bore at intervals not exceeding 30 feet. This "as built" plan and profile shall be updated as the pilot bore is advanced. The Contractor shall at all times provide and maintain instrumentation that will accurately locate the pilot hole and measure drilling fluid flow and pressure. The Contractor shall grant the Engineer access to all data and readout pertaining to the position of the bore head and the fluid pressures and flows. When requested, the Contractor shall provide explanations of this position monitoring and steering equipment. The Contractor shall employ experienced personnel to operate the directional drilling equipment and, in particular, the position monitoring and steering equipment. No information pertaining to the position of inclination of the pilot bores shall be withheld from the Engineer. HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING (HDD) 02315-5 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 2. Each exit point shall be located as shown with an over-length tolerance of 10 feet of directional drills of 1,000 linear feet or less and 40 feet for directional drills of greater than 1,000 linear feet and an alignment tolerance of 5 feet left/right with due consideration of the position of the other exit points and the required permanent easement. The alignment of each pilot bore must be approved by the Engineer before pipe can be pulled. If the pilot bore fails to conform to the above tolerances, the Engineer may, at his option, require a new pilot boring to be made. 3. After the pipe is in place, cleaning pigs shall be used to remove residual water and debris. After the cleaning operation, the Contractor shall provide and run a sizing pig to check for anomalies in the form of buckles, dents, excessive out-of-roundness, and any other deformations. The sizing pig run shall be considered acceptable if the survey results indicate that there are no sharp anomalies (e.g., dens, buckles, gouges, and internal obstructions) greater than 2 percent of the nominal pipe diameter, or excessive ovality greater than 5 percent of the nominal pipe diameter. For gauging purposes, dent locations are those defined about which occur within a span of five feet or less. Pipe ovality shall be measured as a percent difference between the maximum and minimum pipe diameters. For gauging purposes, ovality locations are those defined above which exceed a span of five feet. E. Ream and Pullback: 1. Reamina: Reaming operations shall be conducted to enlarge the pilot after the acceptance of the pilot bore. The number and size of such reaming operations shall be conducted at the discretion of the Contractor. 2. Pullina Loads: The maximum allowable pull exerted on the HOPE pipelines shall be measured continuously and limited to the maximum allowed by the pipe manufacturer so that the pipe or joints are not over stressed. END OF SECTION 02315 HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING (HDD) 02315-6 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 SECTION 02480 - GRASSING PART 1 - GENERAL 1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS: Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Special Conditions, and Division-1 Specification Sections apply to work of this section. 1.02 DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Extent of grassing includes all lawn areas disturbed by construction operations. For roads under state jurisdiction, grassing on the right-of-way shall meet the requirements of the Department of Transportation Standard Specifications. 1.03 SUBMITTALS: A. Fertilizer: When the amount of grassing exceeds one acre, samples shall be taken and analyzed for pH, calcium, magnesium and soil fertility needs. The analyses shall be the basis for determining the composition and application rate of the fertilizer and possible varieties of grass. When these tests are taken the results shall be submitted to the Engineer. B. Seed: Manufacturer's data shall be submitted to the Engineer on grass seed and fertilizer before the materials are delivered to the project site. PART 2 -PRODUCTS 2.01 TOPSOIL: Topsoil shall be natural soil of the region, free from lumps, clay, toxic substance, sticks, debris, vegetation, stones over one-inch in maximum dimension, and suitable for growing grass. 2.02 FERTILIZER: A. Fertilizer shall be of such composition that when uniformly applied it will furnish not less than the following quantities of available plant food per 1,000 square feet: Nitrogen 0.8 pounds Phosphoric Acid 0.8 pounds Potash 0.8 pounds GRASSING 02480-1 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 This is equivalent to a commercial 8-8-8 fertilizer. Commercial fertilizer blends which will give fractions exceeding these will be accepted, provided that no faction exceeds the required by more than two times. The fertilizer shall be delivered to the job in original, unopened containers. B. Agricultural limestone shall be a pulverized dolamitic limestone having a calcium carbonate content of not less than 85 percent by weight. Agricultural limestone shall be crushed so that at least 85 percent of the material will pass a No. 10 mesh screen and 50 percent will pass a No. 40 mesh screen. 2.03 SEED: A. Seed shall be delivered in suitable sealed containers labeled in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and including name and location of the producer. The pure live grass seed mixture shall be as follows: 1. Mixtures for Sprina and Summer Plantina-March 1 to September 1: Seed with the following minimum percentage by weight of pure live seed of each seed kind in the mixture in each lot shall be furnished: Seed Kind 1 % by Weight of Each % by Weight of Pure % by Weight of Pure Seed Kind in Mixture Live Seed of each Live Seed in Mixture 2 Kind 3 4 Bermuda (Cynodon dactylon 75 82 61.50 Lespedeza-Korean (Lespedeza stipulacea 25 97 24.50 Total Pure Live Seed In Mixture Weed Seed, 85.70 Not to Exceed 1 % by 1.00 Weight Other than 13.00 Weed & Pure Live Seed, Max. TOTAL 100.00 2. Mixtures for Fall and Winter Plantina-September 1 to March: Seed with the following minimum percentage by weight of pure live seed of each seed kind in the mixture in each lot shall be furnished: GRASSING 02480-2 S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 . Seed Kind 1 % by Weight of Each % by Weight of Pure % by Weight of Pure Seed Kind in Mixture Live Seed of each Live Seed in Mixture 2 Kind 3 4 Domestic Rye Grass (Lolium Mulifflorum) 50 88 66.00 Bermuda(Unhulled) (Cynodon dactylon) 25 82 11.50 Bermuda (Hulled) Cynodon dactylon) 25 82 11.50 Total Pure Live Seed In Mixture Weed Seed, 89.00 Not to Exceed 1 % by 1.00 Weight Other than 10.00 Weed & Pure Live Seed, Max. TOTAL 100.00 PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.01 TOPSOIL: . Topsoil shall be placed four inches to six inches deep over all areas to be grassed, using salvaged topsoil to the extent possible and topsoil from off-site borrow to supplement that salvaged. Topsoil shall be spread over the areas to be grassed and shall be fine graded so as to be suitable for sowing. 3.02 FERTILIZER: All areas to be grassed shall have fertilizer applied as. specified or determined by the soil analyses. 3.03 SEED: A. Application: Seeds are to be sown by a mechanical spreader either hand operated or machine operated. Seeding equipment shall be such as will continuously mix the seeds to prevent segregation. Seed shall be applied at a minimum rate of 60/lbs/acre. . GRASSING 02480-3 ('-. . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 B. Soil Preparation: Immediately before seeding, the soil shall have been properly prepared for seeding. Immediately after the seed has been sown, the entire area shall be raked lightly and rolled lightly to pack the soil firmly around the seed. Seeded areas shall be moist when seeding and shall be kept moist by sprinkling until a good stand of grass is obtained and until the work in accepted by the Owner. Reseeding shall be done by the Contractor at this own expense as may be necessary to obtain a satisfactory stand of grass. The Contractor shall use mulch or other additive materials when conditions do not allow an acceptable stand of grass to grow. Mulch and additive materials shall contain no weed seeds. 3.04 LIMESTONE: Agricultural limestone shall be provided where permanent seeding is implemented. Agricultural limestone shall be thoroughly mixed into the soil at the rate of 45 Ibs per 1000 SF. The specified rate of application of limestone maybe reduced by the Engineer if pH tests indicate this to be desirable. It is the responsibility of the contractor to obtain such tests and submit the results to the Engineer for adjustment to rates. 3.05 MAINTENANCE AND RESEEDING: All seeded areas shall be maintained without payment until acceptance of the Contract and any regrading, refertilizing, or reseeding shall be done at his own expense. Any areas which fail to show a "catch" or uniform stand, for any reason whatever, shall be reseeded with the original mixture, and such reseeding shall be repeated until final acceptance. The ContraCtor shall properly water, now, and otherwise maintain all seeded areas until final acceptance. Damage resulting from erosion, gulleys, washouts, or other causes shall be repaired by filling with topsoil, tamping, refertilizing, and reseeding or by the Contractor at his own expense if such damage occurs prior to acceptance of the Contract. END OF SECTION 02480 GRASSING 02480-4 . . . S&P Project No. G124 01 05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Department Project #50230 SECTION 02513 - ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVING PART 1 - GENERAL 1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS: Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Special Conditions and Division-1 Specification sections, apply to work of this section. 1.02 DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Extent of asphalt concrete paving work is shown on drawings. 1.03 SUBMITTALS: A. Material Certificates: Provide copies of materials certificates signed by material producer and Contractor, certifying that each material item complies with, or exceeds, specified requirements. 1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE: A. Codes and Standards: Comply with state highway or transportation department standard specifications, latest edition, and with local governing regulations if more stringent than herein specified. 1.05 SITE CONDITIONS: A. Weather Limitations: Apply prime and tack coats when ambient temperature is above 50 deg. F (10 deg. C), and when temperature has not been below 35 deg. F (1 deg. C) for 12 hours immediately prior to application. Do not apply when base is wet or contains an excess of moisture. Construct asphalt concrete surface course when atmospheric temperature is above 40 deg. F (4 deg. C), and when base is dry. Base course may be placed when air temperature is above 30 deg. F (-1 deg. C) and rising. B. Grade Control: Establish and maintain required lines and elevations. ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVING 02513-1 . . . S&P Project No. G124 01 05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Department Project #50230 PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.01 MATERIALS: A. General: Use locally available materials and gradations which exhibit a satisfactory record of previous installations. All materials shall comply with the Department of Transportation Standard Specification in the State where project is located. B. Base Course Aaareaate: Sound, angular crushed stone, crushed gravel, or crushed slag, sand, stone or slag screenings. C. Surface Course Aaareaate: Crushed stone, crushed gravel, crushed slag, and sharp-edged natural sand. D. Asphalt Cement: Plant mix conforming to the requirements of Section 400 of the Georgia Standard Specification. E. Tack Coat: Conforming to Section 413 of the Georgia Department of Transportation Standard Specification. F. Herbicide Treatment: Commercial chemical for weed control, registered by Environmental Protection Agency. Provide granular, liquid, or wettable powder form. G. Lane Markina Paint: Chlorinated rubber-alkyd type, AASHTO M 248 (FS TT-P-115), Type III. I. Wheel Stops: Precast of 3,500 psi air-entrained concrete, approximately 6" high, 9" wide, and 7'0" long, with chamfered corners and drainage slots on underside. ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVING 02513-2 . . . S&P Project No. G124 0105 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Department Project #50230 2.02 ASPHALT-AGGREGATE MIXTURE: The job mix shall conform to the requirements of Type F,Section 828, Georgia Department of Transportation Standard Specifications. Marshall Stability = 1250 Lbs. Voids = 4 - 5 % PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.01 SURFACE PREPARATION: A. Loose Material: Remove loose material from compacted subbase surface immediately before applying herbicide treatment or prime coat. Proof roll prepared subbase surface to check for unstable areas and areas requiring additional compaction. Notify Contractor of unsatisfactory conditions. Do not begin paving work until deficient subbase areas have been corrected and are ready to receive paving. B. Herbicide Treatment: Apply chemical weed control agent in strict compliance with manufacturer's recommended dosages and application instructions. Apply to compacted, dry subbase prior to application of prime coat. C. Tack Coat: Apply to contact surfaces of previously constructed asphalt or Portland cement concrete and surfaces abutting or projecting into asphalt concrete pavement. Distribute at rate of 0.05 to 0.15 gal. per sq. yd. of surface. Allow to dry until at proper condition to receive paving. Exercise care in applying bituminous materials to avoid smearing of adjoining concrete surfaces. Remove and clean damaged surfaces. 3.02 PLACING MIX: A. General: Place asphalt concrete mixture on prepared surface, spread and strike-off. Spread mixture at minimum temperature of 225 deg. F (107 deg. C). Place inaccessible and small areas by hand. Place each course to required grade, cross-section, and compacted thickness. ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVING 02513-3 . . . S&P Project No. G124 01 05 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Department Project #50230 B. Paver Placina: Place in strips not less than 10' wide, unless otherwise acceptable to Engineer. After first strip has been placed and rolled, place succeeding strips and extend rolling to overlap previous strips. Complete base course for a section before placing surface course. C. Joints: Make joints between old and new pavements, or between successive days' work, to ensure continuous bond between adjoining work. Construct joints to have same texture, density and smoothness as other sections of asphalt concrete course. Clean contact surfaces and apply tack coat. 3.03 ROLLING: Begin rolling when mixture will bear roller weight without excessive displacement. Compact mixture with hot hand tampers or vibrating plate compactors in areas inaccessible to rollers. Accomplish breakdown or initial rolling immediately following rolling of joints and outside edge. Check surface after breakdown rolling, and repair displaced areas by loosening and filling, if required, with hot material. Follow breakdown rolling as soon as possible, while mixture is hot. Continue second rolling until mixture has been thoroughly compacted. Perform finish rolling while mixture is still warm enough for removal of roller marks. Continue rolling until roller marks are eliminated and course has attained maximum density. Remove and replace paving areas mixed with foreign materials and defective areas. Cut-out such areas and fill with fresh, hot asphalt concrete. Compact by rolling to maximum surface density and smoothness. After final rolling, do not permit vehicular traffic on pavement until it has cooled and hardened. Erect barricades to protect paving from traffic until mixture has cooled enough not to become marked. 3.04 TRAFFIC AND LANE MARKINGS: A. Cleanina: Sweep and clean surface to eliminate loose material and dust. ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVING 02513-4 S&P Project No. G124 0105 Industrial (CN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Department Project #50230 ,,~.:..:\. . B. Stripina: Use chlorinated-rubber base traffic lane-marking paint, factory-mixed, quick-drying, and non-bleeding. Color to be selected by Owner. Do not apply traffic and lane marking paint until layout and placement has been verified with Architect. Apply paint with. mechanical equipment to produce uniform straight edges. Apply in 2 coats at manufacturer's recommended rates. 3.05 WHEEL STOPS: Secure wheel stops to asphalt concrete surface with not less than two 3/4" diameter galvanized steel dowels embedded in precast concrete at 1/3 points. Size length of dowel to penetrate at least 6" into asphalt concrete. Drill placement holes oversize and embed dowels in hot bituminous grout material. 3.06 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL: A. General: . Test in-place asphalt concrete courses for compliance with requirements for thickness and surface smoothness. Repair or remove and replace unacceptable paving as directed by Engineer. B. Thickness: In-place compacted thickness will not be acceptable if exceeding following allowable variation from required thickness: 1. Base Course: 1/2", plus or minus. 2. Surface Course: 1/4", plus or minus. B. Surface Smoothness: Test finished surface of each asphalt concrete course for smoothness, using 10' straightedge applied parallel with, and at right angles to centerline of paved area. Surfaces will not be acceptable if exceeding the following tolerances for smoothness. 1. Base Course Surface: 1/4". 2 Wearina Course Surface: 3/16". . ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVING 02513-5 . . . S&P Project No. G124 01 05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Department Project #50230 3. Crowned Surfaces: Test with crowned template centered and at right angle to crown. Maximum allowable variance from template, 1/4". Check surface areas at intervals as directed by Engineer. END OF SECTION 02513 ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVING 02513-6 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 SECTION 02531 - SANITARY SEWER FORCE MAIN PART 1 - GENERAL 1.01 SCOPE A. Furnish all labor , equipment, materials for the construction of all sanitary sewer force main(s) shown on the drawings, including pipe, bends, connections, airrelease/and or vacuum valves, and all other appurtenances specified and/or required. 1.02 RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE A. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division-1 Specification sections, apply to work of this section. B. Section 02221 - Excavation, Trenching and Backfilling for Utility Systems 1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. INSTALLER'S QUALIFICATIONS: Firm with at least 5 years of successful installation experience on projects with HDPE pipe similar to that required for the project. B. PERSONNEL: The contractor must have at least one person certified in HDPE installation on-site during all handling and installation of the HDPE pipe. 1.04 SUBMITTALS Submit manufacturer's affidavit that all materials delivered comply with this specification and the cited standard specifications. Complete product data and engineering data, including shop drawings, shall be submitted to the Engineer in accordance with the requirements of Section 01800 of the Contract Documents. Submittals shall include all pipe, valves, fittings and air- release valves to be used during construction. 1.04 TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING A. Unloading: Furnish equipment and facilities for unloading, handling, distributing and storing pipe, fittings and accessories. Make equipment available at all times for use in unloading. Do not drop or dump materials. Any materials dropped or dumped will be subject to rejection without additional justification. Pipe handled on skids shall not be rolled or skidded against the pipe on the ground. SEWER FORCE MAIN 02531-1 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 B. Handling: Handle pipe, fittings, valves and accessories carefully to prevent shock or damage. Handle pipe by rolling on skids, forklift, or front end loader. Do not use material damaged in handling. Slings, hooks or pipe tongs shall be padded and used in such a manner as to prevent damage to the exterior coatings or intemallining of the pipe. Do not use chains in handling pipe, fittings and appurtenances. 1.05 STORAGE AND PROTECTION A. Store all pipe which cannot be distributed along the route. Make arrangements for the use of suitable storage areas. B. Stored materials shall be kept safe from damage. The interior of all pipe, fittings and other appurtenances shall be kept free from dirt or foreign matter at all times. Valves shall be drained and stored in a manner that will protect them from damage by freezing. C. Pipe shall not be stacked higher than the limits recommended by the manufacturer. The bottom tier shall be kept off the ground on timbers, rails or concrete. Pipe in tiers shall be alternated: bell, plain end; bell, plain end. At least two rows of timbers shall be placed between tiers and chocks, affixed to each other in order to prevent movement. The timbers shall be large enough to prevent contact between the pipe in adjacent tiers. D. Stored mechanical and push-on joint gaskets shall be placed in a cool location out of direct sunlight. Gaskets shall not come in contact with petroleum products. Gaskets shall be used on a first-in, first-out basis. E. Mechanical-joint bolts shall be handled and stored in such a manner that will ensure proper use with respect to types and sizes. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.01 FORCE MAIN PIPE A. POLYVINYL CHLORIDE, (C900 Class 200): PVC material for pipe and fittings shall conform to ASTM D1784, Class 12454-B. Pipe and fittings shall either be in accordance with ASTM D 1785 or shall conform to ASTM D2241 for standard dimension ratios: 200 psi pipe -- SDR21. Pressure rating for pipe shall be in excess of test pressure. Neoprene gaskets with push-on joints shall conform to ASTM F477. Fittings forgasketed pipe shall be steel push-on IPS-sized pressure fittings rated for use with the specified class ofPVC pipe. B. HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE PIPE (C906): Sanitary Sewer Force Mains: High density polyethylene Sanitary Sewer Force Main pipe in sizes 4" and above SEWER FORCE MAIN 02531-2 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 shall be joined by means of zero leak-rate heat-fusion, and approved mechanical joints, meeting the specifications and requirements of American Water Works Association Standard C906 and ASTM F714. The polyethylene pipe and fittings shall be made from virgin resins exhibiting a cell classification ofPE 345464C for black and a cell classification ofPE 345464E for stripes per ASTM D3350; and shall be Listed in the name of the pipe and fitting Manufacturer in PPI (Plastics Pipe Institute) TR-4, Recommended Hydrostatic Strengths and Design Stresses for Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings Compounds, with a standard grade HDB rating of 1600 psi at 730F. The wall thickness shall follow the Dimension Ration (DR) system prescribed in A WW A C906. Laying lengths are 40 ft standard. The pipe is to be joined by heat fusion, flanges or other mechanical joint systems proven for HDPE pipes. HDPE shall be the DR as shown on plans or Bid Form. The DIPS longitudinal color stripe pattern shall have three equally spaced pairs of GREEN color stripes extruded into the pipe OD for Sanitary Sewer Force mains. The pipe shall be DRISCOPLEX 4300 or approved equal. 2.02 JOINTS AND GASKETS A. PUSH-ON JOINTS: 1. PVC Push-on joints shall be an elastomeric gasketed joint. Insertion and lubrication of the elastomeric gasket in the annular groove must be as recommended by the manufacturer. B. RESTRAINED JOINTS: Restrained joints for DIP shall be obtained by the installation of "Field Lok", "TR Flex", "Fast-Grip", "Flex-Ring", MEGALUG by EBAA Iron, Inc.or approved equal. These restraint glands shall have a working pressure of at least 250 psi with a minimum safety factor of2:1. Tyton Joint Pipe with "Field Lok Gaskets", Fastite Pipe with "Fast-Grip Gaskets" or DIP or PVC Pipe with EBAA Iron, Inc. pipe restraints or approved equal. All underground creek crossings and jack and bores with steel casing shall use "Field Lok" or "Fast-Grip" restrained joints. C. FLEXIBLE JOINTS: Flexible joints shall be American Pipe "Flex Lok", Clow "Ball and Socket", U. S. Pipe "Usiflex", EBAA Iron Inc. FLEX-900 or approved equal. Piping shall have a minimum working pressure rating of 250 PSI and a minimum allowable joint deflection of 150. SEWER FORCE MAIN 02531-3 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 D. MECHANICAL JOINTS: Mechanical joints for DIP and PVC shall consist of a bolt joint of the stuffing box type as detailed in A WW A C 11 0/ ANSI A21.1 0 (latest revision) and described in A WW A C 111/ ANSI A21.11 (latest revision) - Rubber Gasket Joints shall be SBR rubber and conform to A WW A C 111/ ANSI A21.11 (latest revision). E. FLANGED JOINTS: Flanged joints shall conform to A WW A C 11 0/ ANSI A21.10 (latest revision). Gaskets shall be SBR rubber per ANSI! A WW A C 111 / A21.11. This rubber compound is NSF 61 certified for contact with potable water or other approved quality shall be used in all flanged joints. The bolts and nuts shall conform in dimensions to the American Standard heavy series. "KWIK" or Uni-Flange adaptors for plain and pipe shall be used only when authorized by the Engineer. Set screws shall be self-torquing or be properly torqued during installation with a torque wrench. F. FUSION JOINTS: 1. Sections of polyethylene pipe should be joined into continuous lengths on the jobsite above ground. The joining method shall be the butt fusion method and shall be performed in strict accordance with the pipe manufacturer's recommendations. The butt fusion equipment used in the joining procedures should be capable of meeting all conditions recommended by the pipe manufacturer, including, but not limited to, temperature requirements of 400 degrees Fahrenheit, alignment, and an interfacial fusion pressure of75 PSI. The butt fusion joining will produce ajoint weld strength equal to or greater than the tensile strength of the pipe itself. All welds will be made using a Data Logger to record temperature, fusion pressure, with a graphic representation ofthe fusion cycle shall be part of the Quality Control records. Sidewall fusions for connections to outlet piping shall be performed in accordance with HDPE pipe and fitting manufacturer's specifications. The heating irons used for sidewall fusion shall have an inside diameter equal to the outside diameter of the HDPE pipe being fused. The size of the heating iron shall be ~ inch larger than the size of the outlet branch being fused. Mechanical joining will be used where the butt fusion method can not be used. Mechanical joining will be accomplished by either using a HDPE flange adapter with a Ductile Iron back-up ring or HDPE Mechanical Joint adapter with a Ductile Iron back-up ring. Socket fusion, hot gas fusion, threading, solvents, and epoxies will not be used to join HDPE pipe. 2. 3. 4. G. Transition Couplings - Couplings shall be ductile iron conforming to ASTM A-536. SEWER FORCE MAIN 02531-4 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 Coupling shall be as manufactured by Ford, Dresser, and JCM or approved equal. 2.03 PIPE FITTINGS, SPECIALS AND MISC. A. POLYVINYL CHLORIDE PIPE: Fittings used on 4" thru 10" PVC Pipe transitions shall be mechanical or restrained joints as manufactured by American Pipe, U.S. Pipe, Clow or EBAA Iron Inc. B. POLYETHYLENE PIPE (HDPE): 1. Butt Fusion Fittings - Fittings shall be PE3408 HDPE, Cell Classification of 345464C as determined by ASTM D3350. Butt Fusion Fittings shall have a manufacturing standard of ASTM D3261. Molded & fabricated fittings shall have a pressure rating equal to the pipe unless otherwise specified in the plans. Fabricated fittings are to be manufactured using Data Loggers. Temperature, fusion pressure and a graphic representation of the fusion cycle shall be part of the quality control records. All fittings shall be suitable for use as pressure conduits, and per A WW A C906, have nominal burst values of three and one-half times the Working Pressure Rating (WPR) of the fitting. Electrofusion Fittings - Fittings shall be PE3408 HDPE, Cell Classification of 345464C as determined by ASTM D3350. Electrofusion Fittings shall have a manufacturing standard of ASTM Fl 055. Fittings shall have a pressure rating equal to the pipe unless otherwise specified on the plans. All electro fusion fittings shall be suitable for use as pressure conduits, and per A WW A C906, have nominal burst values of three and one-halftimes the Working Pressure Rating (WPR) of the fitting. Flanged and Mechanical Joint Adapters - Flanged and Mechanical Joint Adapters shall be PE 3408 HDPE, Cell Classification of 345464C as determined by ASTM D3350. Flanged and Mechanical Joint Adapters shall have a manufacturing standard of ASTM D3261. Fittings shall have a pressure rating equal to the pipe unless otherwise specified on the plans. Mechanical Restraint - Mechanical restraint for HDPE may be provided by mechanical means separate from the mechanical joint gasket sealing gland. The restrainer shall provide wide, supportive contact around the full circumference of the pipe and be equal to the listed widths. Means of restraint shall be machined serrations on the inside surface of the restrainer equal to or greater than the listed serrations per inch and width. Loading the restrainer shall be by a ductile iron follower that provides even circumferential loading over the entire restrainer. Design shall be such that restraint shall be increased with increases in line pressure. 2. 3. 4. Serrated restrainer shall be ductile iron ASTM A536-80 with a ductile iron follower; bolts and nuts shall be corrosive resistant, high strength alloy steel. The restrainer shall have a pressure rating of, or equal to that of the pipe on SEWER FORCE MAIN 02531-5 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 which it is used or 150 PSI whichever is lesser. Restrainers shall be JCM Industries, Sur-Grip or pre-approved equal. Nominal Size 4",6" 8",10" & 12" Serrations per inch 8 8 Restraint Width 1-1/2" 1-3/4" Pipe stiffeners shall be used in conjunction with restrainers. The pipe stiffeners shall be designed to support the interior wall of the HDPE. The stiffeners shall support the pipe's end and control the "necking down" reaction to the pressure applied during normal installation. The pipe stiffeners shall be formed of 304 or 316 stainless steel to the HDPE manufacturers published average inside diameter of the specific size and DR ofthe HDPE. Stiffeners shall be by JCM Industries or pre-approved equal. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.01 EXISTING UNDERGROUND UTILITIES AND OBSTRUCTIONS A. The plans indicate utilities and obstructions that are known to exist according to the best information available to the Owner. B. Existing Utility Location: The following steps shall be exercised to avoid interruption of existing utility service. 1. Expose the facility, for a distance of at least 100 feet in advance of pipeline construction, to verify its true location and grade. Repair, or have repaired, any damage to utilities resulting from locating or exposing their true location. 2. Avoid utility damage and interruption by protection with means or methods recommended by the utility owner. C. Conflict with Existing Utilities 1. Horizontal Conflict: Horizontal conflict shall be defined as when the actual horizontal separation between a utility, main, or service and the proposed piping does not permit safe installation of the piping by the use of sheeting, shoring, tying-back, supporting, or temporarily suspending service of the parallel or crossing facility. The Contractor may change the proposed alignment of the piping to avoid horizontal conflicts if the new alignment complies with regulatory agency requirements and after a written request to and subsequent approval by the Engineer. Where such relocation of the piping is denied by the Engineer, the Contractor shall arrange to have the utility, main, or service relocated. Vertical Conflict: Vertical conflict shall be defined as when the actual vertical separation between a utility, main, or service and the proposed piping does not permit the crossing without immediate or potential future damage to the utility, 2. SEWER FORCE MAIN 02531-6 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 main, service, or the piping. The Contractor may change the proposed grade of the piping to avoid vertical conflicts if the changed grade maintains adequate cover and complies with regulatory agencies requirements after written request to and subsequent approval by the Engineer. D. Electronic Locator: Have' available at all times an electronic pipe locator and a magnetic locator, in good working order, to aid in locating existing pipe lines or other obstructions. E. Sewer and Water Separation 1. Sewer force mains should maintain a minimum 10 foot edge-to-edge separation from potable water lines. If the main cannot be installed providing the 10 foot separation, the separation may be reduced, provided the bottom of the water main is a minimum of 18-inches above the top of the sewer. Should neither of these two separation criteria be possible, the potable water main shall be installed below the sewer with a minimum vertical separation of 18-inches and the water main shall be encased in concrete with a minimum depth of 6-inches. 2. Where water mains cross the sewer, the pipe joint adjacent to the pipe crossing the sewer shall be cut to provide maximum separation of the pipe joints from the sewer. 3.02 INSTALLATION IN TRENCH A. Proper and suitable tools and appliances for safe and convenient handling and installing of pipe and fittings shall be used. Great care shall be taken to prevent pipe coatings from being damaged, particularly calcium aluminate cement linings on the inside ofD.I.P. pipes and fittings. Any damage shall be remedied as directed. All pipe and fittings shall be carefully examined by the Contractor for defects just before installing and no pipe or fitting shall be installed which is defective. B. If any defective pipe or fitting is discovered after having been installed, it shall be removed and replaced in a satisfactory manner with a sound pipe or fitting by the Contractor at his own expense. All pipes and fittings shall be cleaned before they are installed and shall be kept clean until they are used in the completed work. Open ends of pipe shall be kept plugged with a bulkhead during construction. C. Force mains shall be installed on a 4" Class II or III select natural material bedding as specified in Section 02221 Excavation, Trenching and Backfilling for Utility Systems with O.D./2 haunching. The compaction for bedding and haunching shall be 90% of Standard Proctor Density as determined by (ASTM D698). Pipe shall not be installed within 6 inches of rock. In trench rock conditions, a minimum of 6 inches of sand or approved suitable soil shall be placed on rock prior to pipe installation. Trenches shall be kept free of water. SEWER FORCE MAIN 02531-7 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 D. Where bends and tees occur in pressure mains, the Contractor will pour a block of concrete at the bend or tee as detailed on the Plans. The block shall consist of3000 psi concrete, and shall be of size and shape as shown on the plans or as directed by the Engineer. The Contractor may use forms or either walls to mold the "thrust block;" however, if earth walls are used they shall be cut true to shape with all excess earth removed and the work shall be done in such a manner that no loose earth will become mixed with the fresh concrete. The Engineer shall inspect all thrust blocks prior to them being covered. E. All force mains laid underground shall have a minimum of36 inches of cover above the top of the pipe in non GA DOT RIW and a minimum of 48 inches of cover above the top of the pipe in GA DOT RIW unless otherwise shown on the plans, or unless otherwise directed by the Engineer. G. All force mains laid under existing water mains, sewers, storm drains, culverts, structures, etc., shall have a minimum clearance of 18 inches between the outside wall of the force main pipe and the outside surface of the existing pipe or structure. 3.03 PIPE JOINTING A. MECHANICAL AND RESTRAINED JOINTS: Clean spigot and bell of foreign material and apply soapy water containing chlorine solution before slipping gasket and gland over spigot end of pipe. Small side of gasket and lip of gland must face the socket. Paint gasket with soapy solution and place spigot end of pipe securely home in socket. Push gasket evenly into position in socket, slide gland into position and tighten bolts with fingers. Tighten bolts to uniform tightness with ratchet wrench by tightening bottom bolt and then top bolt. Thereafter, all bolts shall be tightened in sequence of 180 degrees apart until all bolts are within the range of torque recommended by the manufacturer. B. PUSH-ON JOINTS: Jointing shall be made with rubber gaskets and lubricant furnished by the manufacturer in strict accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Prepare field cut pipe by filing 1/8 inch 30 degree bevel on pipe end to avoid injuring gasket. C. THREADED FLANGE JOINT: Insert recommended manufacturer's gasket and tighten bolts to uniform tightness with ratchet wrench by tightening bottom bolt and then top bolt. Thereafter, all bolts shall be tightened in sequence of 180 degrees apart until all bolts are within the range of torque recommended by the manufacturer. D. POLYVINYL CHLORIDE. PIPE: SEWER FORCE MAIN 02531-8 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 Do not thread PVC pipe. When threads are necessary, adaptors will be used. Use strap wrenches to couple threaded PVC pipe fittings and use lubricant recommended by pipe manufacturer. A void excessive torque and do not score pipe. Use couplings furnished with pipe for fittings and install in strict accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. E. POLYETHYLENE PIPE (HDPE): 1. Butt Fusion: Sections of polyethylene pipe should be joined into continuous lengths on the jobsite above ground. The joining method shall be the butt fusion method and shall be performed in strict accordance with the pipe manufacturer's recommendations. The butt fusion equipment used in the joining procedures should be capable of meeting all conditions recommended by the pipe manufacturer, including, but not limited to, temperature requirements of 400 degrees Fahrenheit, alignment, and an interfacial fusion pressure of75 PSI. The butt fusion joining will produce ajoint weld strength equal to or greater than the tensile strength ofthe pipe itself. All welds will be made using a Data Logger to record temperature, fusion pressure, with a graphic representation of the fusion cycle shall be part of the Quality Control records. 2. Sidewall Fusion: Sidewall fusions for connections to outlet piping shall be performed in accordance with HDPE pipe and fitting manufacturer's specifications. The heating irons used for sidewall fusion shall have an inside diameter equal to the outside diameter of the HDPE pipe being fused. The size of the heating iron shall be l;4 inch larger than the size of the outlet branch being fused. 3. Mechanical: Bolted joining may be used where the butt fusion method cannot be used. Flange joining will be accomplished by using a HDPE flange adapter with a ductile iron back-up ring. Mechanical joint joining will be accomplished using either a molded mechanical joint adapter or the combination of a Sur-Grip Restrainer and Pipe Stiffener as manufactured by JCM Industries, Inc. Either mechanical joint joining method will have a ductile iron mechanical joint gland. 4. Other: Socket fusion, hot gas fusion, threading, solvents, and epoxies may not be used to join HDPE pipe. 3.04 PIPELINE DETECTION MARKING SEWER FORCE MAIN 02531-9 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 A. The force main shall have a 12-gauge insulated traceable wire made of solid copper laid directly with the pipe. The wire shall be attached to the top of the pipe with electrical tape. B. All metallic force mains shall be protected by a 6" wide plastic marking tape placed a minimum of 12 inches above the top of pipe for its full length. The tape shall be equal to Reef Industries Terra Tape Extra Stretch™. It will have sufficient thickness; tensile strength; elongation and resistance to alkalis, acids and other destructive agents to remain a permanent marker of the line buried below. A message shall be printed on the tape at least every 30 inches "CAUTION FORCE MAIN BURIED BELOW". C. All non-metallic force mains shall be protected by a 6" wide metalized foil tape buried a minimum of 12 inches above the top of the pipe for its full length. The foil shall be protected by plastic film laminated on each side. The lamination shall be strong enough to prevent the separation of foil and plastic film. The tape should be equal to Reef Industries Terra Tape Sentry Line@ Reinforced Detectable. It shall be inductively locatable and conductively traceable using a standard pipe and cable- locating device. A message shall be printed on the tape every 30 inches "CAUTION FORCE MAIN BURIED BELOW". 3.05 INSTALLATION OF ACCESSORIES A. 900 FITTINGS: 900 HDPE fittings are to be Five Segment DR 9 IPS Fittings. 3.06 CONNECTION TO EXISTING SANITARY SEWER SYSTEMS Temporary plugs, brick, mortar, or other approved devices shall be installed on all sewer projects at points of connection to existing facilities. The plugs shall remain in place until completion of the testing as covered in Sub-section 3.08 of this specification. These plugs, intended to prevent water and/or debris from entering the existing system, shall be installed and removed in the presence of the Resident Project Representative. The system shall be cleaned prior to plug removal. All wastewater in existing lines must be plugged or collected and discharged during tie-ins. Under no circumstances is the wastewater from existing lines allowed to be drained into the ground or stormwater system. A minimum of week notice to the affected industries is required before any sewer lines are brought off-line. The maximum time any sewer line is allowed to be down is 12 hours. 3.07 QUALITY AND WORKMANSHIP SEWER FORCE MAIN 02531-10 S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 . The pipe and/or fitting manufacturer's production facility shall be open for inspection by the owner or his designated agents with a reasonable advance notice. During inspection, the manufacturer shall demonstrate that it has facilities capable of manufacturing and testing the pipe and/or fittings to the standards required by this specification. 3.08 PRESSURE TESTING A. The pipeline shall be tested between air-release valves at the time that each section is completed. B. Hydrostatic testing shall be performed on lines after pipe has been laid and backfilled between joints, all newly laid pipe, or any valved section thereof. The pipe shall be subjected to a hydrostatic gauge pressure of at least 150 psi for two hours. Working pressure is defined as maximum anticipated sustained operating pressure. In no case shall the test pressure be allowed to exceed the design pressure for pipe, appurtenances, or thrust restraints. . C. . 1. The Contractor shall have the responsibility to ensure that all outlets are closed by valves or plugged and braced to prevent blowouts. Pressurizing equipment shall be constantly monitored or include a regulator or relief valve to avoid over pressurizing and damaging an otherwise acceptable line. No one shall be allowed in manholes, wet wells, valve pits, etc. during testing. To prepare the line for testing, the contractor shall backfill all pipe and provide all reaction blocking before hydrostatic testing. The Engineer may direct the Contractor to leave certain joints and connections uncovered until testing has been completed. All pipe outlets shall be secured to resist the test pressure. Clean out all debris in the pipe. The section of pipe under test shall be slowly filled with water and all air shall be expelled from the pipe. Ifblow-offs are not available at high places, taps at points of highest elevation shall be made before the test and plugged during and after test. Procedure; the specified test pressure, based on the elevation of the lowest point of the line or lowest point of the section under test and corrected to the elevation ofthe test gauge, shall be applied by means of a gasoline driven test pump connected to the pipe in a manner satisfactory to the Engineer. The Contractor shall meter the amount of water used during the test. The duration of the test shall be at least two consecutive hours. The Contractor shall locate and repair any and all leaks that may develop. All exposed pipe, fittings, valves, hydrants, and joints will be carefully examined during the test. Any cracked or defective pipe, fittings or valves discovered as a result of this test shall be removed and replaced with sound material, and the test shall be repeated until satisfactory to the Engineer. 2. 3. Allowable leakage. The contractor shall furnish the gauges and measuring device for the leakage test, pump, pipe, connections, and all other necessary apparatus, unless otherwise specified, and shall furnish the necessary assistance to conduct SEWER FORCE MAIN 02531-11 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 the test. The duration of each leakage test shall be 2 hours, unless otherwise specified. During the test, the pipeline shall be subjected to the pressure stated above. Leakage shall be defined as the quantity of water that must be supplied into the pipe section being tested to maintain a pressure within 5 psi of the specified leakage-test pressure after the pipe has been filled with water and the air in the pipeline has been expelled. No installation will be accepted if the leakage is greater than that determined by the formula per A WW A C600 (DIP) and A WW A C605: 1) For DIP use: L ::= SD ~P 133,200 Where: L = allowable leakage, in gallons per hour S = length of pipe tested, in feet D = nominal diameter of the pipe, in inches P = average test pressure during the leakage test, in pounds per square inch (gauge) This formula is based on an allowable leakage of 11.65 gpd/mi/in. of nominal diameter at a pressure of 150 psi. 2) For PVC use: L ::= ND ~P 7,400 Where: L = allowable leakage, in gallons per hour N = number of joints in the length of pipeline tested D = nominal diameter of the pipe, in inches P = average test pressure during the leakage test, in pounds per square inch (gauge) This formula is based on an allowable leakage of 10.50 gpd/mi/in. of nominal diameter at a pressure of 150 psi. 3) Hydrostatic Leak Testing for HDPE: This hydrostatic leak test procedure consists of filling, an initial expansion phase, a test phase, and depressurizing in accordance with Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. Publication - Technical Note 802 - Leak Testing. a) Filling: Fill the restrained test section completely with a test liquid acceptable to the Owner. WARNING - Ensure that there is no air trapped in the test section. Failure SEWER FORCE MAIN 02531-12 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 with entrapped air can result in explosive release and result in death or serious bodily injury. Use equipment vents at high points to remove air. b) Initial Expansion Phase: Gradually pressurize the test section to test pressure, and maintain test pressure for three (3) hours. During the initial expansion phase, polyethylene pipe will expand slightly. Additional test liquid will be required to maintain pressure. It is not necessary to monitor the amount of water added during the initial expansion phase. c) Test Phase: This alternative is applicable when the test pressure is 150 psi. Immediately following the initial expansion phase, monitor the amount of make-up water required to maintain test pressure for one (1), or two (2), or three (3) hours. If the amount of make-up water needed to maintain test pressure does not exceed the amount in Table 2, no leakage is indicated. Table 2 Test Phase - Make-Up Water Allowance: Make-Up Water Allowance for Test Phase - (U.S. Gal/lOO ft of pipe) Nominal Pipe size (in.) I-Hour Test 2-Hour Test 3-Hour Test 4 0.13 0.25 0.40 6 0.3 0.6 0.9 8 0.5 1.0 1.5 10 0.8 1.3 2.1 12 1.1 2.3 3.4 14 1.4 2.8 4.2 16 1.7 3.3 5.0 18 2.0 4.3 6.5 20 2.8 5.5 8.0 22 3.5 7.0 10.5 24 4.5 8.9 13.3 d) Depressurizing: At the conclusion of the test, carefully depressurize the test section by the controlled release of test liquid. The test liquid may need to be drained and its disposal may be subject to regulations. 3.09 CLEANUP Remove all surplus materials, tools, excess dirt, rubbish, and debris from the site as installation progresses. Clean as directed by the Engineer. Obtain letter of approval from the SEWER FORCE MAIN 02531-13 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 State Highway Department covering work installed in areas of State Highway jurisdiction. Contractor shall maintain surface of ditches, unpaved streets, road shoulders, sod, grass, and other disturbed surfaces for a period ofthirty (30) days thereafter. 3.10 FINAL VISUAL INSPECTION A final visual inspection will be made by the Augusta Utilities Department to ensure that there is no ground water intrusion into the sanitary sewer system. If ground water intrusion is discovered by Augusta Utilities, corrective work shall be performed by the Contractor at his expense. 3.11 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT Payment will be made for sewer force mains and appurtenances as described in Section 01200. END OF SECTION 02531 SEWER FORCE MAIN 02531-14 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 SECTION 03310 - CONCRETE WORK PART 1 - GENERAL 1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS: Drawings and general provisions of Contraet, ineluding General and Supplementary Conditions and Division-1 Speeifieation seetions, apply to work of this seetion. 1.02 SUMMARY: Extent of eonerete work is shown on drawings. 1.03 SUBMITTALS: A. Produet Data: Submit data for proprietary materials and items, including reinforeement and forming aeeessories, admixtures, patehing eompounds, waterstops, joint systems, euring eompounds, and others as requested by Engineer. B. Shop DrawinQs: Reinforeement: Submit original shop drawings for fabrieation, bending, and plaeement of eonerete reinforeement. Comply with ACI 315 "Manual of Standard Praetiee for Detailing Reinforeed Conerete Struetures" showing bar sehedules, stirrup spaeing, diagrams of bent bars, arrangement of eonerete reinforeement. Inelude speeial reinforeement required for openings through conerete struetures. C. Laboratory Test Reports: Submit laboratory test reports for eonerete materials and mix design test. 1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE: A. Codes and Standards: Comply with provisions of following eodes, speeifieations, and standards, exeept where more stringent requirements are shown or speeified: ACI 301 "Speeifications for Struetural Conerete for Buildings". ACI 305 "Hot Weather Conereting-ACI 305R (Rev. 1982)." ACI 315 "Details and Detailing of Conerete Rei nfo reement. " CONCRETE WORK 03310-1 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 ACI318 "Building Code Requirements for Reinforeed Conerete". ACt 347 "Reeommended Praetiee for Conerete Formwork (ACI 347-78)." ACI 350 "Conerete Sanitary Engineering Struetures ACI 350R-77." Conerete Reinforeing Steel Institute (CRSI), "Manual of Standard Practiee". C. Materials and Installed Work: Materials and installed work may require testing and retesting at anytime during progress of work. Tests, including retesting of rejeeted materials for installed work, shall . be done at Contraetor's expense. 1.05 PROJECT CONDITIONS: A. Proteetion of Footinas Aaainst Freezina: Cover eompleted work at footing level with suffieient temporary or permanent eover as required to proteet footings and adjaeent subgrade against possibility of freezing; maintain eover for time period as neeessary. B. Proteetion of Finish Materials: Proteet adjaeent finish materials against spatter during eonerete plaeement. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.01 FORM MATERIALS: A. Forms for Exposed Finish Conerete: Plywood, metal, metal-framed plywood faeed, or other aeeeptable panel-type materials, to provide eontinuous, straight, smooth, exposed surfaees. Furnish in largest praetieable sizes to minimize number of joints and to eonform to joint system shown on drawings. B. Plvwood: Use plywood eomplying with U.S. Produet Standard PS-1 "B-B (Conerete Form) Plywood", Class I, Exterior Grade or better, mill-oiled and edge-sealed, with eaeh pieee bearing legible inspeetion trademark. C. Forms for Unexposed Finish Conerete: CONCRETE WORK 0331 0-2 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 Plywood, lumber, metal, or other aeeeptable material. Provide lumber dressed on at least 2 edges and one side for tight fit. D. Forms for Cvlindrieal Columns and Supports: Metal, fiberglass reinforeed plastie, or paper or fiber tubes. Construetpaper or fiber tubes of laminated plies using water-resistant adhesive with wax-impregnated exterior for weather and moisture proteetion. Provide units with suffieient wall thiekness to resist loads imposed by wet eonerete without deformation. E. Form Coati nos: Provide eommereial formulation form-eoating eompounds that will not bond with, stain, nor adversely affeet eonerete surfaees, and will not impair subsequent treatments of eonerete surfaees. F. Form Ties: Faetory-fabrieated, adjustable-length, removable or snap off metal form ties, designed to prevent form defleetion and to prevent spalling eonerete upon removal. Provide units whieh will leave no metal closer than 1-1/2" to surfaee. Provide ties whieh, when removed, will leave holes not larger than 1" diameter in eonerete surfaee. 2.02 REINFORCING MATERIALS: A. Reinforeino Bars: ASTM A615, Grade 60, deformed. B. Welded Wire Fabrie: ASTM A 185, welded steel wire fabrie. C. Supports for Reinforeement: Bolsters, ehairs, spaeers, and other deviees for spaeing, supporting, and fastening reinforeing bars and welded wire fabrie in plaee. Use wire bar type supports eomplying with CRSI speeifieations. 1. For slabs-on-orade, use supports with sand plates or horizontal runners where base material will not support ehair legs. 2. For exposed-to-view eonerete surfaees, where legs of supports are in eontaet with forms, provide supports with legs whieh are plastie proteeted (CRSI, Class 1) or stainless steel proteeted (CRSI, Class 2). CONCRETE WORK 0331 0-3 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 2.03 CONCRETE MATERIALS: A. Portland Cement: ASTM C150, Type II. Use one brand of eement throughout project, unless otherwise aeeeptable to Engineer. B. Fly Ash: ASTM C618, Type C or Type F. C. Normal Weioht Aooreoates: ASTM C33, and as herein speeified. Provide aggregates from a single souree for exposed eonerete. For exterior exposed surfaees, do not use fine or eoarse aggregates containing spalling-eausing deleterious substanees. D. Water: Potable and free of substanees that may be deleterious to eonerete or steel. E. Air-Entrainino Admixture: ASTM C260, eertified by manufaeturer to be eompatible with other required admixtures. 1. Available Produets: Subjeet to eomplianee with requirements, produets whieh may be ineorporated in the work include, but are not limited to, the following: "Air-Mix"; Euelid Chemieal Co. "Sika Aer"; Sika Corp. "MB-VR or MB-AE"; Master Builders. "Darex AEA" or "Daravair"; W.R. Graee. "Edoeo 2001 or 2002"; Edoeo Teehnieal Produets. "Air-Tite"; Gifford-HiII/Ameriean Admixtures. F. Water-Reducino Admixture: ASTM C494, Type A, and eontaining not more than 0.1 pereent ehloride ions. 1. Available Produets: Subjeet to eomplianee with requirements, produets whieh may be ineorporated in the work include, but are not limited to, the following: CONCRETE WORK 0331 0-4 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 "WRDA Hyeol"; W.R. Graee. "PSI N"; Gifford-Hill/Ameriean Admixtures "Eueon WR-75"; Euclid Chemieal Co. "Polyheed 907"; Master Builders. "Plastoerete 160"; Sika Chemieal Corp. "Chemtard"; Chem-Masters Corp. "Pro-Kete-N"; Protex Industries, Ine. G. Prohibited Admixtures: Caleium ehloride thyoeyanates or admixtures eontaining more than 0.1 pereent ehloride ions are not permitted. H. Fibrous Reinforeement: Collated, fibrillated, polypropylene fibers for seeondary reinforeement of eonerete slabs. . 1. Available Produets: Subjeet to eomplianee with requirements, produets whieh may be ineorporated in the work inelude, but are not limited to, the following: "Forta CR"; Forta Corp. "Fibermesh"; Fibermesh, Ine. 2.04 RELATED MATERIALS: A. Waterstops: Provide waterstops where shown. Also provide waterstops in all expansion joints and in eonstruetion joints as required to make struetures watertight. Provide 6-ineh high polyvinyl ehloride waterstops. Polyvinyl ehloride waterstops of expansion joints shall be eenter bulb type equal to No. 7C by W.R. Graee and Company, No. 9380LB by Sonnebom-Conteeh, RCB-6316 by BoMetals, Ine. or equal and as speeified. Polyvinyl ehloride waterstops for eonstruetion joints shall be No.3 by W.R. Graee and Company, No. 4316 by Sonnebom-Conteeh, FR-6316 by BoMetals, Ine., or equal, and as speeified herein. Polyvinyl ehloride waterstops have the following properties: Tensile Strength (ASTM D412) 2000 psi min. Ultimate Elongation (ASTM D412) 350 Pereent min. Low Temperature Brittleness (ASTM D746) -35 Degrees F. B. Granular Base: Evenly graded mixture of fine and eoarse aggregates to provide, when eompaeted, a smooth and even surfaee below slabs on grade, where shown. CONCRETE WORK 03310-5 S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 . C. Vapor Retarder: Provide vapor retarder eover over prepared base material where indieated below slabs on grade. Use only materials whieh are resistant to deeay when tested in aeeordanee with ASTM E154, as follows: 1. Polvethvlene Sheet: Polyethylene sheet not less than 6 mils thiek. 2. Water Resistant Barrier Paper: Water resistant barrier paper eonsisting of heavy Kraft papers laminated together with glass fiber reinforeement and over-eoated with blaek polyethylene on eaeh side. D. Non-Shrink Grout: CRD-C621, faetory pre-mixed grout. 1. Available Produets: Subjeet to eomplianee with requirements, produets whieh may be ineorporated in the work inelude, but are not limited to, the following: . a. Metallie "Vibrofoil"; A.C. Hom, Ine. "Metallie Spee. Grout"; The Burke Co. "Embeeo 636"; Master Builders. "Ferrolith GDS"; Sonneborn-Rexnord. "Hi-Mod Grout"; Euclid Chemieal Co. "Kemox G"; Sika Chemieal Co. "Ferrogrout"; L & M Const. Chemieal Co. "Supreme Plus"; Gifford-Hill/Ameriean Admixtures. b. Non-metallie "Set Grout"; Master Builders. "Sonogrout"; Sonneborn-Rexnord. "Eueo-NS"; Euelid Chemieal Co. "Supreme"; Gifford-Hill/Ameriean Admixtures. "Crystex"; L & M Const. Chemieal Co. "Sure-Grip Grout"; Dayton Superior Corp. "Horngrout"; A.C. Horn, Ine. "Five Star Grout"; U.S. Grout Corp. . E. liquid Membrane-Formina Curina Compound: CONCRETE WORK 0331 0-6 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 Liquid type membrane-forming euring eompound eomplying with ASTM C309, Type I, Class A Moisture loss not more than 0.055 gr./sq. em. when applied at 200 sq ft./gal. 1. Available Produets: Subjeet to eomplianee with requirements, produets whieh may be incorporated in the work include, but are not limited to, the following: "Masterseal"; Master Builders. "Clear Seal"; AC. Horn, Ine. "Sealeo 309"; Gifford-Hill/Ameriean Admixtures. "J-20 Aerylie Cure"; Dayton Superior. "Sealkure"; Toeh Div. - Carboline. "Kure-N-Seal"; Sonneborn-Rexnord. "Klearseal"; Seteon Industries. "LR-152"; Protex Industries. "Hardtop"; Gifford-Hill. F. Bondinq Compound: Polyvinyl aeetate or aerylie base. 1. Available Produets: Subjeet to eomplianee with requirements, produets whieh may be ineorporated in the work inelude, but are not limited to, the following: 2. Polwinvl Aeetate (Interior Only): "Eueo Weld"; Euelid Chemieal Co. "Welderete"; Larsen Produets Corp. 3. Aervlie or Styrene Butadiene: "J-40 Bonding Agent"; Dayton Superior Corp. "Everbond"; L & M Construetion Chemieals. "Hornweld"; AC. Horn, Ine. "Sonoerete"; Sonnebom-Rexnord. "Aerylie Bonderete";The Burke Co. "SBR Latex"; Euclid Chemieal Co. "Daraweld C"; W.R. Grace G. Epoxy Adhesive: ASTM C881, two eomponent material suitable for use on dry or damp surfaees. Provide material "Type", "Grade", and "Class" to suit projeet requirements. 1. Available Produets: Subjeet to eomplianee with requirements, produets whieh may be ineorporated in the work include, but are not limited to, the following: CONCRETE WORK 03310-7 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 "Thiopoxy"; W.R. Graee. "Epoxtite"; A.C. Horn, Inc. "Edoeo 2118 Epoxy Adhesive"; Edoeo Teehnieal Prod. "Sikadur Hi-Mod"; Sika Chemieal Corp. "Eueo Epoxy 452 or 620"; Euelid Chemieal Co. "Pateh and Bond Epoxy"; The Burke Co. "Coneresive 1 001"; Adhesive Engineering Co. 2.05 PROPORTIONING AND DESIGN OF MIXES: A. Desian Mixes: Prepare design mixes for eaeh type and strength of eonerete by either laboratory trial bateh or field experienee methods as speeified in ACI 301. If trial bateh method used, use an independent testing faeility aeeeptable to Engineer for preparing and reporting proposed mix designs. The testing faeility shall not be the same as used for field quality eontrol testing. Limit use of fly ash to not exeeed 25 pereent of eement eontent by weight. B. Written Reports: Submit written reports to Engineer of eaeh proposed mix for eaeh elass of eonerete at least 15 days prior to start of work. Do not begin eonerete produetion until mixes have been reviewed by Engineer C. Desian Mixes: Design mixes to provide normal weight eonerete with the following properties, as indieated on drawings and sehedules: 4000 psi 28-day eompressive strength; W/C ratio, 0.52 maximum. F. Admixtures: 1. Use water-redueina admixture or high range water-redueing (super plasticizer) in eonerete as required for plaeement and workability. 2. Use non-ehloride aeeeleratina admixture in eonerete slabs placed at ambient temperatures below 50 deg F (10 deg C). 3. Use hiah-ranae water-redueina admixture in pumped eonerete, eonerete for industrial slabs, arehiteetural eonerete, parking strueture slabs, eonerete required to be watertight, and eonerete with water/eement ratios below 0.50. CONCRETE WORK 0331 0-8 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 4. Use air-entrainina admixture in exterior exposed eonerete; unless otherwise indieated. Add air-entraining admixture at manufaeturer's preseribed rate to result in eoncrete at point of plaeement having total air eontent with a toleranee of plus-or-minus1-1/2 pereent within following limits: 5.0 pereent (moderate exposure); 6.0 pereent (severe exposure) 3/4" max. aggregate. 5. Use admixtures for water-redueing and set-eontrol in striet eomplianee with manufaeturer's direetions. G. Slump Limits: Proportion and design mixe.s to result in eonerete slump at point of plaeement as follows: Ramps, slabs, and sloping surfaees: Reinforeed foundation systems: Other eonerete: Not more than 3". Not less than 1" and not more than 3". Not less than 1" nor more than 4". 2.06 CONCRETE MIXING: A. Readv-Mix Conerete: Comply with requirements of ASTM C 94, and as herein speeified. During hot weather, or under eonditions eontributing to rapid setting of eonerete, a shorter mixing time than speeifiedin ASTM C 94 may be required. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.01 GENERAL: Coordinate the installation of joint materials and vapor retarders with plaeement of forms and reinforeing steel. 3.02 FORMS: A. Maintenanee: Design, ereet, support, braee, and maintain formwork to support vertieal and lateral, statie, and dynamie loads that might be applied until sueh loads ean be supported by eonerete strueture. Construet formwork so eonerete members and struetures are of eorreet size, shape, alignment, elevation, and position. Maintain formwork construetion toleranees eomplying with ACI 347. CONCRETE WORK 0331 0-9 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 B. Desiqn: Design formwork to be readily removable without impaet, shoek, or damage to east-in-plaee eonerete surfaees and adjaeent materials. C. Construet: Construet forms to sizes, shapes, lines, and dimensions shown, and to obtain aeeurate alignment, loeation, grades, level and plumb work in finished struetures. Provide for openings, offsets, sinkages, keyways, reeesses, moldings, rustieations, reg lets, ehamfers, bloeking, sereeds, bulkheads, anehorages and inserts, and other features required in work. Use seleeted materials to obtain required finishes. Solidly butt joints and provide baek-up at joints to prevent leakage of eement paste. D. Fabrieate: Fabrieate forms for easy removal without hammering or prying against eonerete surfaees. Provide erush plates or wreeking plates where stripping may damage east eonerete surfaees. Provide top forms for inclined surfaees where slope is too steep to plaee eonerete with bottom forms only. Kerf wood inserts for forming keyways, reglets, reeesses, and the like, to prevent swelling and for easy removal. E. Temporary Openinqs: Provide temporary openings where interior area of formwork is inaeeessible for c1eanout, for inspeetion before eonerete plaeement, and for plaeement of eonerete. Seeurely braee temporary openings and set tightly to forms to prevent loss of eonerete mortar. Loeate temporary openings on forms at ineonspieuous loeations. F. Exposed Corners and Edqes: Chamfer exposed eorners and edges as indieated, using wood, metal, PVC, or rubber ehamfer strips fabrieated to produee uniform smooth lines and tight edge joints. G. Provisions for Other Trades: Provide openings in eonerete formwork to aeeommodate work of other trades. Determine size and loeation of openings, reeesses, and ehases from trades providing sueh items. Aeeurately plaee and seeurely support items built into forms. H. Cleaninq and Tiqhteninq: Thoroughly clean forms and adjaeent surfaees to reeeive eonerete. Remove ehips, wood, sawdust, dirt, or other debris just before eonerete is plaeed. Retightening forms and braeing after eonerete plaeement is required to eliminate mortar leaks and maintain proper alignment. CONCRETE WORK 03310-10 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 3.03 VAPOR RETARDER INSTALLATION: A. Following leveling and tamping of granular base for slabs on grade, plaee vapor retarder sheeting with longest dimension parallel with direetion of pour. B. Lap joints 6" and seal with appropriate tape. C. After plaeement of moisture barrier, eover with granular material and eompact to depth as shown on drawings. 3.04 PLACING REINFORCEMENT: A. Complv with Conerete Reinforcing Steel Institute's reeommended praetiee for "Plaeing Reinforeing Bars", for details and methods of reinforeement plaeement and supports, and as herein speeified. Avoiding eutting or puneturing vapor retarder during reinforeement plaeement and eonereting operations. B. Clean reinforeement of loose rust and mill seale, earth, iee, and other materials whieh reduee or destroy bond with conerete. C. Aeeuratelv position, support, and seeure reinforeement against displaeement by formwork, eonstruetion, or eonerete plaeement operations. Loeate and support reinfore- ing by metal ehairs, runners, bolsters, spacers, and hangers, as required. D. Plaee reinforeement to obtain at least minimum eoverages for eonerete proteetion. Arrange, spaee, and seeurely tie bars and bar supports to hold reinforeement in position during eonerete plaeement operations. Set wire ties so ends are direeted into eonerete, not toward exposed eonerete surfaees. E. Install welded wire fabrie in as long lengths as praetieable. Lap adjoining pieees at least one full mesh and laee spliees with wire. Offset end laps in adjaeent widths to prevent eontinuous laps in either direetion. 3.05 JOINTS: A. Construetion Joints: Loeate and install eonstruetion joints as indieated or, if not indieated, loeate so as not to impair strength and appearanee of the strueture, as aeeeptable to Engineer. CONCRETE WORK 03310-11 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 B. Kevwavs: Provide keyways at least 1-1/2" deep in eonstruetion joints in walls, slabs, and between walls and footings; aeeepted bulkheads designed for this purpose may be used for slabs. C. Construetion Joints: Plaee eonstruetion joints perpendieular to main reinforeement. Continue reinforeement aeross eonstruetion joints, exeept as otherwise indieated. D. Waterstops: Provide waterstops in eonstruetion joints and expansion joints as indieated. All joints in liquid holding eonerete tanks, ehannels or troughs shall reeeive waterstop. Install waterstops to form eontinuous diaphragm in eaeh joint. Make provisions to support and proteet exposed waterstops during progress of work. Fabrieate field joints in waterstops in aeeordanee with manufacturer's printed instruetions. E. Isolation Joints in Slabs-on-Ground: Construet isolation joints in slabs-on-ground at points of eontaet between slabs-on-ground and vertieal surfaees, sueh as eolumn pedestals, foundation walls, grade beams, and elsewhere as indieated. F. Joint Filler and Sealant: Joint filler and sealant materials are specified in Division-7 seetions of these speeifieations. G. Contraetion (Control) Joints in Slabs-on-Ground: Construet eontraetion joints in slabs-on-ground to form panels of pattems as shown. Use saweuts 1/8" x 1/4 slab depth or inserts 1/4" wide x 1/4 of slab depth, unless otherwise indieated. H. Contraetion Joints: Form eontraetion joints by inserting premolded plastie, hardboard or fiberboard strip into fresh eonerete until top surfaee of strip is flush with slab surfaee. Tool slab edges round on eaeh side of insert. After eonerete has eured, remove inserts and clean groove of loose debris. Contraetion joints in unexposed floor slabs maybe formed by saw euts as soon as possible after slab finishing as may be safely done without dislodging aggregate. CONCRETE WORK 03310-12 . . . s&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 If joint pattern not shown, provide joints not exeeeding 15' in either direetion and loeated to eonform to bay spaeing wherever possible (at eolumn eenterlines, half bays, third-bays ). I. Joint Sealant Material: Joint sealant material is speeified in Division-7 seetions of these speeifieations. 3.06 PREPARATION OF FORM SURFACES: Clean re-used forms of eonerete matrix residue, repair and pateh as required to return forms to aeeeptable surfaee eondition. Coat eontact surfaees of forms with a form-eoating eompound before reinforeement is plaeed. I Thin form-eoating eompounds only with thinning agent of type, amount, and under eonditions of form-eoating eompound manufaeturer's direetions. Do not allow exeess form-eoating material toaeeumulate in forms or to eome into eontaet with in-plaee eonerete surfaees against whieh fresh eonerete will be plaeed. Apply in eomplianee with manufaeturer's instruetions. : Coat steel forms with a non-staining, rust-preventative form oil or otherwise proteet against rusting. Rust-stained steel formwork is not aeeeptable. 3.07 CONCRETE PLACEMENT: A. Pre-plaeement Inspeetion: , Before plaeing eonerete, inspeet and eomplete formwork installation, reinforeing steel, and items to be embedded or east-in. Notify other erafts to permit installation of their work; eooperate with other trades in setting sueh work. Moisten ,wood forms immediately before plaeing eonerete where form eoatings are not used. I I Apply temporary proteetive eovering to lower 2' of finished walls adjaeent to poured floor slabs and similar eonditions, and guard against spattering during plaeement. B. General: I I Comply with ACI 304 "Reeommended Praetiee for Measuring, Mixing, Transporting, and PlaeingConerete", and as herein speeified. I I Deposit eonerete eontinuously or in layers of sueh thiekness that no eonerete will be plaeed on eonerete whieh has hardened sufficiently to eause the formation of seams or planes of weakness. If a seetion eannot be plaeed eontinuously, provide eonstruetion CONCRETE WORK 03310-13 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 joints as herein speeified. Deposit eonerete as nearly as praetieable to its finalloeation to avoid segregation. C. Plaeinq Conerete in Forms: Deposit eonerete in forms in horizontal layers not deeper than 24" and in a manner to avoid inclined eonstruetion joints. Where plaeement eonsists of several layers, plaee eaeh layer while preeeding layer is still plastie to avoid eold joints. D. Plaeed Conerete: Consolidate plaeed eonerete by meehanical vibrating equipment supplemented by hand-spading, rodding, or tamping. Use equipment and proeedures for eonsolidation of eonerete in aeeordanee with ACI 309. E. Vibrators: Do not use vibrators to transport eonerete inside forms. Insert and withdraw vibrators vertieally at uniformly spaeed loeations not farther than visible effeetiveness of maehine. Plaee vibrators to rapidly penetrate plaeed layer and at least 6" into preeeding layer. Do not insert vibrators into lower layers of conerete that have begun to set. At eaeh insertion limit duration of vibration to time neeessary to eonsolidate eonerete and eomplete embedment of reinforeement and other embedded items without eausing segregation of mix. F. Placinq Conerete Slabs: Deposit and eonsolidate eonerete slabs in a eontinuous operation, within limits of eonstruetion joints, until the plaeing of a panel or seetion is eompleted. G. Conerete: Consolidate eonerete during plaeing operations so that eonerete is thoroughly worked around reinforeement and other embedded items and into eomers. H. Slab Surfaces: Bring slab surfaees to eorreet level with straightedge and strike off. Use bull floats or darbies to smooth surfaee, free of humps or hollows. Do not disturb slab surfaees prior to beginning finishing operations. I. Reinforeinq: Maintain reinforeing in proper position during eonerete plaeement operations. J. Cold Weather Plaeinq: CONCRETE WORK 03310-14 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 Proteet eonerete work from physieal damage or redueed strength whieh eould be caused by frost, freezing aetions, or low temperatures, in eomplianee with ACI 306 and as herein specified. 1. When air temperature has fallen to or is expeeted to fall below 40 deg F (4 deg C), uniformly heat water and aggregates before mixing to obtain a eonerete mixture temperature of not less than 50 deg F (10 deg C), and not more than 80 deg F (27 deg C) at point of plaeement. 2. Do not use frozen materials or materials eontaining iee or snow. Do not place eonerete on frozen subgrade or on subgrade eontaining frozen materials. 3. Do not use ealeium ehloride, salt, and other materials eontaining antifreeze agents or ehemieal aeeelerators, unless otherwise aeeepted in mix designs. K. Hot Weather Plaeina: When hot weather eonditions exist that would seriously impair quality and strength of eonerete, plaee eonerete in eomplianee with ACI 305 and as herein specified. 1. Cool ingredients before mixing to maintain eonerete temperature at time of plaeement below 90 deg F (32 deg C). Mixing water may be ehilled, or ehopped iee may be used to eontrol temperature provided water equivalent of iee is ealeulated to total amount of mixing water. Use of liquid nitrogen to eool eonerete is Contraetor's option. 2. Cover reinforeing steel with water-soaked burlap if it beeomes too hot, so that steel temperature will not exeeed the ambient air temperature immediately before embedment in eonerete. 3. Fog spray forms, reinforeing steel, and subgrade just before eonerete is plaeed. 4. Use water-reducing retarding admixture (Type D) when required by high temperatures, low humidity, or other adverse plaeing eonditions. 3.08 FINISH OF FORMED SURFACES: A. Rouah Form Finish: For formed eonerete surfaees not exposed-to-view in the finish work or by other eonstruetion, unless otherwise indieated. This is the eonerete surfaee having texture imparted by form faeing material used, with tie holes and defective areas repaired and patehed and fins and other projeetions exceeding 1/4" in height rubbed down or ehipped off. CONCRETE WORK 03310-15 . . . s&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 B. Smooth Form Finish: For formedeonerete surfaces exposed-to-view, or that are to be eovered with a eoating material.applied direetly to conerete, or a eovering material applied direetly to conerete, sueh as waterproofing, dampproofing, veneer plaster, painting, or other similar system. This is as-east eonerete surfaee obtained with seleeted form faeing material, arranged orderly and symmetrically with a minimum of seams. Repair and pateh defeetive areas with fins or other projeetions eompletely removed and smoothed. C. Grout Cleaned Finish: Provide grout cleaned finish to seheduled eonerete surfaees whieh have reeeived smooth form finish treatment. Combine one part Portland eement to 1-1/2 parts fine sand by volume, and mix with water to eonsisteney of thiek paint. Blend standard Portland eement and white Portland eement, amounts determined by trial patehes, so that final eolor of dry grout will mateh adjaeent surfaees. Thoroughly wet eonerete surfaees and apply grout to eoat surfaees and fill small holes. Remove exeess grout by seraping and rubbing with clean burlap. Keep damp by fog spray for at least 36 hours after rubbing. D. Related Unformed Surfaees: At tops of walls, horizontal offsets, and similar unformed surfaees oeeurring adjaeent to formed surfaees, strike-off smooth and finish with a texture matehing adjaeent formed surfaees. Continue final surfaee treatment of formed surfaees uniformly aeross adjaeent unformed surfaees, unless otherwise indieated. 3.09 MONOLITHIC SLAB FINISHES: A. Float Finish: Apply float finish to monolithie slab surfaees to reeeive trowel finish and other finishes as hereinafter speeified, and slab surfaees whieh are to be eovered with membrane or elastie waterproofing, membrane or elastie roofing, or sand-bed terrazzo, and as other- wise indieated. After sereeding, eonsolidating, and leveling eonerete slabs, do not work surfaee until ready for floating. Begin floating when surfaee water has disappeared or when eonerete has stiffened sufficiently to permit operation of power-driven floats, or both, Consolidate surfaee with power-driven floats, or by hand-floating if area is small or inaeeessible to power units. Cheek and level surfaee plane to toleranees of F 18 - F 15. Cut down high spots and fill low spots. Uniformly slope surfaees to drains. Immediately after leveling, refloat surfaee to a uniform, smooth, granular texture. CONCRETE WORK 03310-16 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 B. Trowel Finish: Apply trowel finish to monolithie slab surfaces to be exposed-to-view, and slab surfaees to be eovered with resilient flooring, earpet, eeramie or quarry tile, paint, or other thin film finish eoating system. C. Trowelinq: After floating, begin first trowel finish operation using a power-driven trowel. Begin final troweling when surfaee produees a ringing sound as trowel is moved over surfaee. Consolidate eonerete surfaee by final hand-troweling operation, free of trowel marks, uniform in texture and appearanee, and with surfaee leveled to toleranees of F 20 - F 17. Grind smooth surfaee defeets whieh would telegraph through applied floor eovering system. D. Non-Slip Broom Finish: Apply non-slip broom finish to exterior eonerete platforms, steps, and ramps, and else- where as indieated. Immediately after float finishing, slightly roughen eonerete surfaee by brooming with fiber bristle broom perpendieular to main traffie route. Coordinate required final finish with Engineer before applieation. 3.10 CONCRETE CURING AND PROTECTION: A. General: Proteet freshly plaeed eonerete from premature drying and exeessive eold or hot temperatures. Start initial euring as soon as free water has disappeared from eonerete surfaee after plaeing and finishing. Weather permitting, keep eontinuously moist for not less than 7 days. Begin final euring proeedures immediately following initial euring and before eonerete has dried. Continue final euring for at least 7 days in aeeordanee with ACI 301 proeedures. Avoid rapid drying at end of final euring period. B. Curinq Methods: Perform euring of eonerete by euring and sealing eompound, by moist euring, by moisture-retaining eover euring, and by eombinations thereof, as herein speeified. 1. Provide moisture eurinq by following methods: CONCRETE WORK 03310-17 . . . s&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 . Keep eonerete surfaee eontinuously wet by eovering with water. . Continuous water-fog spray. . Covering eonerete surfaee with specified absorptive eover, thoroughly saturating eover with water and keeping eontinuously wet. Plaee absorptive eover to provide eoverage of eonerete surfaees and edges, with 4" lap over adjaeent absorptive eovers. 2. Provide moisture-eover eurina as follows: Cover eonerete surfaees with moisture-retaining eover for euring eonerete, plaeed in widest praetieable width with sides and ends lapped at least 3" and sealed by waterproof tape or adhesive. Immediately repair any holes or tears during euring period using eover material and waterproof tape. 3. Provide eurina and sealina eompound to exposed interior slabs and to exterior slabs, walks, and eurbs, as follows: Apply speeified euring and sealing eompound to eonerete slabs as soon as final finishing operations are eomplete (within 2 hours). Apply uniformly in eontinuous operation by power-spray or roller in aeeordanee with manufaeturer's direetions. Reeoat areas subjeeted to heavy rainfall within 3 hours after initial applieation. Maintain eontinuity of eoating and repair damage during euring period. Do not use membrane euring eompounds on surtaees whieh are to be eovered with eoating material applied direetly to eonerete, liquid floor hardener, waterproofing, dampproofing, membrane roofing, flooring (sueh as eeramie or quarry tile, glue-down. earpet), painting, and other eoatings and finish materials, unless otherwise aeeeptable to Engineer. C. Curina Formed Surfaees: Cure formed eonerete surfaces, including undersides of beams, supported slabs, and other similar surfaees by moist euring with forms in plaee for full euring period or until forms are removed. If forms are removed, eontinue euring by methods speeified above, as applieable. D. Curina Unformed Surfaees: Cure unformed surfaees, sueh as slabs, floor topping, and other flat surfaees by applieation of appropriate euring method. Final eure eonerete surfaees to reeeive liquid floor hardener or finish flooring by use of moisture-retaining eover, unless otherwise direeted. E. Sealer and Dustproofer: CONCRETE WORK 03310-18 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 Apply a seeond eoat of speeified euring and sealing eompound only to surfaees given a first eoat. 3.11 REMOVAL OF FORMS: A. Formwork not supportina weiaht of eonerete, sueh as sides of beams, walls, eolumns, and similar parts of the work, may be removed after eumulatively euring at not less than 50 deg F (10 deg C) for 24 hours after plaeing eonerete, provided eonerete is sufficiently hard to not be damaged by form removal operations, and provided euring and pro- teetionoperations are maintained. B. Formwork supportina weiaht of eonerete, sueh as beam soffits, joists, slabs, and other struetural elements, may not be removed in less than 14 days and until eonerete has attained design minimum eompressive strength at 28 days. Determine potential eompressive strength of in-plaee eonerete by testing field-eured speeimens repre- sentative of eonerete loeation or members. C. Form facina material may be removed 4 days after plaeement, only if shores and other vertieal supports have been arranged to permit removal of form faeing material without loosening or disturbing shores and supports. 3.12 RE-USE OF FORMS: Clean and repair surfaees of forms to be re-used in work. Split, frayed, delaminated, or otherwise damaged form faeing material will not be aeeeptable for exposed surfaees. Apply new form eoating eompound as specified for new formwork. When forms are extended for sueeessive eonerete plaeement, thoroughly elean surfaees, remove fins and laitanee, and tighten forms to close joints. Align and seeure joint to avoid offsets. Do not use "patehed" forms for exposed eonerete surfaees, exeept as aeeeptable to Engineer. 3.13 MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE ITEMS: A. Fillina-In: Fill-in holes and openings left in eonerete struetures for passage of work by other trades, unless otherwise shown or direeted, after work of other trades is in plaee. Mix, plaee, and eure eonerete as herein speeified, to blend with in-plaee eonstruetion. Provide other miseellaneous eonerete filling shown or required to eomplete work. B. Curbs: CONCRETE WORK 03310-19 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 Provide monolithie finish to interior eurbs by stripping forms while eonerete is still green and steel-troweling surfaees to a hard, dense finish with eorners, interseetions, and terminations slightly rounded. C. Equipment Bases and Foundations: Provide maehine and equipment bases and foundations, as shown on drawings. Set anehor bolts for maehines and equipmer,t to template at eorreet elevations, eomplying with eertified diagrams or templates of manufacturer furnishing maehines and equipment. 1. Grout base plates and foundations as indieated, using speeified non-shrink grout. Use non-metallie grout for exposed eonditions, unless otherwise indieated. 3.14 CONCRETE SURFACE REPAIRS: A. Patehina Defeetive Areas: Repair and pateh defeetive areas with eement mortar immediately after removal of forms, when aeeeptable to Engineer. Cut out honeyeomb, roek poekets, voids over 1/4" in any dimension, and holes left by tie rods and bolts, down to solid eonerete but, in no ease to a depth of less than 1". Make edges of euts perpendieular to the eonerete surfaee. Thoroughly elean, dampen with water, and brush-eoat the area to be patehed with speeified bonding agent. Plaee patehing mortar after bonding eompound has dried. 1. For exposed-to-view surfaees, blend white Portland eement and standard Portland eement so that, when dry, patehing mortar will mateh eolor surrounding. Provide test areas at ineonspieuous loeation to verify mixture and eolor mateh before proeeeding with patehing. Compaet mortar in plaee and strike-off slightly higher than surrounding surfaee. B. Repair of Formed Surfaees: Remove and replaee eonerete having defeetive surfaees if defeets eannot be repaired to satisfaetion of Engineer. Surfaee defeets, as such, inelude eolor and texture irregularities, eraeks, spa lis, air bubbles, honeyeomb, roek poekets; fins and other projeetions on surfaee; and stains and other diseolorations that eannot be removed by eleaning. Flush out form tie holes, fill with dry paek mortar, or preeast eement eone plugs seeured in plaee with bonding agent. 1. Repair eoneealed formed surfaees, where possible, that eontain defeets that affeet the durability of eoncrete. If defeets eannot be repaired, remove and replaee eonerete. CONCRETE WORK 03310-20 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 C. Repair of Unformed Surfaees: Test unformed surfaees, such as monolithic slabs, for smoothness and verify surfaee plane to toleranees specified for eaeh surfaee and finish. Correet low and high areas as herein speeified. Test unformed surfaees sloped to drain for trueness of slope, in addition to smoothness using a template having required slope. 1. Repair finished unformed surfaees that contain defeets whieh affeet durability of eonerete. Surfaee defeets, as sueh, inelude erazing, eraeks in exeess of 0.01" wide or whieh penetrate to reinforeement or completely through non-reinforeed seetions regardless of width, spalling, pop-outs, honeyeomb, roek poekets, and other objeetionable eonditions. 2. Correet hiah areas in unformed surfaees by grinding, after eonerete has eured at least 14 days. 3. Correet low areas in unformed surfaees during or immediately after eompletion of surfaee finishing operations by eutting out low areas and replacing with fresh eonerete. Finish repaired areas to blend into adjaeent eonerete. Proprietary patehing eompounds may be used when aeeeptable to Engineer. 4. Repair defeetive areas, exeept random eraeks and single holes not exeeeding 1" diameter, by eutting out and replaeing with fresh eonerete. Remove defeetive areas to sound eonerete with clean, square euts and expose reinforeing steel with at least 3/4" c1earanee all around. Dampen eonerete surfaees in eontaet with patehing eonerete and apply bonding eompound. Mix patehing eonerete of same materials to provide eonerete of same type or class as original eonerete. Plaee, eompaet, and finish to blend with adjaeent finished eonerete. Cure in same manner as adjaeent eonerete. 3.14 QUALITY CONTROL TESTING DURING CONSTRUCTION: A. Testina: The Owner will employ a testing laboratory to perform tests and to submit test reports. Sampling and testing for quality eontrol during plaeement of eonerete may inelude the following, as direeted by Engineer. B. Samplina Fresh Conerete: ASTM C 172, exeept modified for slump to eomply with ASTM C 94. C. Slump: ASTM C 143; one test at point of diseharge for eaeh day's pour of eaeh type of eonerete; additional tests when eonerete eonsisteney seems to have ehanged. CONCRETE WORK 03310-21 . . . - s&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 D. Air Content: ASTM C 173, volumetrie method for lightweight or normal weight eonerete; ASTM C 231 pressure method for normal weight eonerete; one for eaeh day's pour of eaeh type of air-entrained eonerete. E. Conerete Temperature: Test hourly when air temperature is 40 deg F (4 deg C) and below, and when 80 deg F (27 deg C) and above; and eaeh time a set of eompression test speeimens made. F. Compressive Strenoth Tests: Standard 6-ineh diameter eompression test eylinders shall be made in the field and tested in the laboratory in aeeordanee with ASTM C31, C39 and C172. Test eylinders shall be made in forms provided by the testing laboratory. 1. Advanee tests of the eonerete shall be made. Six standard 6-ineh eompression eylinders, 3 to be tested in 7 days and 3 at 28 days, shall be made with the propor- tioning and materials proposed to be used for eaeh of the prineipal mixes required for the work. The slump shall not be less than the greatest slump expeeted to be used in the strueture for eaeh of the mixes. The tests made on the aggregates, as required above, may be made a part of these tests, if suitably refereneed on the reports, whieh shall be issued for 7 and 28 day tests. These tests shall be repeated, if neeessary, beeause of ehanges in material or unsatisfaetory results. The advanee testing may be waived at the request of the Contraetor and with the Engineer's approval if the eonerete is being produeed by an established ready-mix plant with suitable reeords of mixes and testing and if the plant eertifies that it will eontinue to use the same materials involved in the reeorded testing. 2. During the progress of the work, and for eaeh different mix of eonerete, a set of three standard 6-ineh eonerete eylinders shall be made and tested for eaeh and every day's operation (or 8-hour shift) where more than 5 eubie yards of eonerete are plaeed. Make an additional set of three eylinders for eaeh additional 50 eubie yards of eonerete where more than 50 eubie yards are plaeed in one day (or 8-hour shift). The Contraetor shall be responsible for seeing that these eylinders are made; east the eylinders if testing laboratory personnel are not available. The eylinders of eaeh set shall be molded from the same sample of eonerete and tested, one at 7 days. and one at 28 days. If high-early strength eement is used, then the tests shall be made at 3 and 7 days instead of at 7 and 28 days. 3. If any test eylinder shows a strength of less than that required at 28 days, then the eonerete represented by sueh eylinder shall be further tested in aeeordanee with Artiele 17.3 of ACI 301, exeept that Paragraph 17.3.2.3 shall not apply. If sueh further tests show a eompressive strength less than required, then the eonerete shall CONCRETE WORK 03310-22 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 be rejeeted and shall be replaeed with new work at the speeified strength by the Contraetor at his own expense. 4. Test results will be reported in writing to Engineer, Struetural Engineer and Contraetor within 24 hours after tests. Reports of eompressive strength tests shall eontain the projeet identifieation name and number, date of eonerete plaeement, name of eonerete testing serviee, eonerete type and elass, loeation of eonerete bateh in strueture, design eompressive strength at 28 days, eonerete mix proportions and materials; eompressive breaking strength and type of break for both 7 -day tests and 28-day tests. G. Nondestruetive Testina: Impaet hammer, sonoseope, or other nondestruetive deviee may be permitted but shall not be used as the sole basis for aeeeptanee or rejeetion. H. Additional Tests: The testing serviee will make additional tests of in-plaee eonerete when test results indieate speeified eonerete strengths and other eharaeteristies have not been attained in the strueture, as direeted by Engineer. Testing serviee may eonduet tests to determine adequaey of eonerete by eored eylinders eomplying with ASTM C 42, or by other methods as direeted. Contraetor shall pay for sueh tests when unaeeeptable eonerete is verified. END OF SECTION 03310 \ CONCRETE WORK 03310-23 . . . s&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 SECTION 15110 - VAL YES PART 1 - GENERAL 1.01 SCOPE A. Furnish all labor, materials, equipment and incidentals required to complete and make ready for operation, all valves and appurtenances as shown on the Drawings and as specified herein. B. This Section does not include valves for combustible or flammable liquids or gases. C. The equipment shall include, but is not limited to, the following: 1. Plug Valves 2. Air Valves 3. Valve Operator Accessories 4. Pressure Gauges 1.02 SUBMITTALS A. Submit to the Engineer, within 30 days after execution of the Contract, a list of materials to be furnished, the names of the suppliers, and the date of delivery of materials to the site. B. Complete shop drawings of all valves and appurtenances shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval in accordance with Section 01800 of these Specifications. Clearly indicate make, model, location, type, size and pressure rating. C. Operating and maintenance data for all valves shallbe furnished for each valve. 1.03 STORAGE AND PROTECTION Valves and all associated accessories shall be stored and protected in accordance with the requirements of Section 02531 of these Specifications. 1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE The manufacturer shall provide written certification to the Engineer that all equipment furnished complies withall applicable requirements of these Specifications. PART 2 - PRODUCTS GENERAL: Provide valves of same manufacturer throughout where possible. Provide valves with manufacturer's name and pressure rating clearly marked on the outside of the valve body. VALVES 1 511 0-1 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 All exposed bolts, nuts, and washers for buried or submerged valves shall be cadmium or zinc plated in accordance with ASTM B 633, Type II unless specified otherwise. SHOP PAINTING: All exterior ferrous metal surfaces of exposed or submerged valves and appurtenances shall receive a coating of rust-inhibitive primer. The exterior of all buried valves shall have a factory applied, two coat asphaltic varnish or fusion bonded epoxy coating system. All plug valves shall have a factory applied enamel coating, but a coat of asphaltic varnish may be added in the field. All interior ferrous metal surfaces of 4-inch and larger valves, except for finished or bearing surfaces, and appurtenances shall be provided with one coat, interior epoxy coating conforming to the requirements of A WW A C550 and NSF 61. 2.01 PLUG VALVES A. Valves shall be 90 degree turn, non-lubricated, eccentric type with resilient faced plugs. Design of the. valve shall provide that contact between the seat and the plug shall only occur in the final degrees of plug movement. Valves shall be suitable for minimal throttling service and service where valve operation is infrequent. B. Valves shall be capable of providing drip-tight shut-off up to the full pressure rating with pressure in flow direction. Pressure ratings shall be established by hydrostatic tests conducted in accordance with ANSI B 16.1. Valves shall be rated at a minimum of 150 psi. C. Valves shall have a port area equal to at least 80 percent of the full pipe area for valves 24-inches and less. Valves 30-inches and greater shall have a port area equal to at least 70 percent of the full pipe area. D. Bodies shall be 316 Stainless Steel. E. Valve ends shall be a mechanical joint type, except where flanged or restrained joint ends are shown on the Drawings. Mechanical joint valves shall have bell ends conforming to applicable requirements of AWWA Cl11/ANSI A21.11. Flanged joints shall meet the requirements of ANSI BI6.1, Class 125. Flanged valves with flange-to-MJ adapters shall not be acceptable in lieu of MJ valves. An IPS Fittings MJ Adapter Kit (Mechanical Joint Adapter) DR 11 may be required for valve connections to HDPE. F. The plug and plug facing shall be 316 stainless steel. Facing material shall be abrasion resistant and suitable for service in sewage and sludge applications. G. Valves shall have solid PTFE to 4500F packing. H. Valves shall be furnished with replaceable, sleeve-type bearings in the upper and lower journals. Bearings shall comply with applicable requirements of A WW A C507. Bearing materials shall have a proven record of service of not less than VALVES 15110-2 s&P projecl No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Uti'ities Project No. 50230 . . 2.02 . VALVES I five years. I. The valve body shall be fitted with a bolted bonnet incorporating a stuffing box and pull-down packing gland. Packing shall be the split chevron type. Design of exposed valves shall allow visible inspection of the shaft seal, adjustment of the packing, and replacement of the packing, all witho;ut disturbing the bonnet or valve operator. The shaft seal shall comply with the requirements of A WW A C504. J Actuators 1. Actuators for buried service and valves 10iinches and larger, shall. be equipped with manual operated geared actuators. Geared actuators shall be totally enclosed, oil or grease lubricated, ;Worm and gear type. Shaft seals shall be provided to prevent entry of dirt and water into the actuator. All shaft bearings shall be permanently lhbricated bronze bushings. Actuators shall clearly indicate valve positionl and an adjustable stop shall be provided to set closing torque. Construction of actuator housing shall be semi -steel. 2. Valves for buried service shall be equipped with a valve box and stem extension required to bring the operation nut; within 6-inches of finished grade. Valve boxes and extension stems shall be as specified in this Section. 3. Valves and operators for buried service shall have seals on all shafts and gaskets on valve operator covers to prevent the entry of water. I Plug valves shall be manufactured by SPX/DeZurik, Pratt, Clow, Val-maticor approved equal. K AIR VALVES I Combination Air Valves: 1. The combination air valves shall be 3" RGX 1021, 150 psi Vent-O-Mat or I an approved equal made entirely of 316 Stainless Steel with Viton rubber seals. The valve shall be attached onto a stainless steel flange through a 3" nipple. The flange will connect the air-relea~e valve to the HDPE 18" x 18" tee through a IPS flange adapter as sho~ in the Air Release Valve Assembly on the plans. Combination air valv6s shall combine the features of an air release valve and an air/vacuum valVe. and shall be of one of the following types: I a. Combination air valves shall consist of an air/vacuum valve with an air release valve tapped into its body. The valve shall be of two-piece body design with an isolatibn gate valve separating the two valves. 2. The combination valve shall discharge large amounts of air as the pipeline fills and allow air to enter the pipeline as it drains or in the event of 1511 0-3 . . . s&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 ~ vacuum conditions. The valve shall operate by means of a non-collapsible stainless steel float which seals an orifice. As air enters the valve the float shall drop from the orifice and allow the air to escape. As water rises in the valve, the float will again seal the orifice. The valve will be of such design that the float cannot blow shut at any air velocity. The valve shall be equipped with the necessJry attachments, including valves, quick disconnect couplings and ho~e, to permit back flushing after installation without diverting the valve. jrhe valves shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. All air valves and accessories IShall be supplied by a single manufacturer. Extension Stems: Extension stem shall be stainless steel and shall be furnished by the manufacturer of the associated ~alve to bring the operating nut to within 6- inches of finished grade. Extenkion stems shall be sized by the valve manufacturer to withstand the maximhm valve operator output. Valve Boxes: All valves below grold level shall be furnished with a valve box and cover. Each shall be of the roadvlray extension type, or proper length and base size with suitable detachable cover,] bituminous coated inside and out. Boxes shall be 5 1/4 inch inside diameter, "Standard Telescopic Valve Box" as manufactured by American Cast Iron Pipe Co. or approved equal. Wrench Nuts: Wrench nuts shall coLPlY with Section 3.16 of A WW A C500. A I minimum of two operating keys, but no less than one key per every ten valves, shall be provided for operation of the !wrench nut operated valves. 3. 2.03 VALVE OPERATOR ACCESSORIES A. B. C. 2.04 PRESSURE GAUGES A. For installation on pump discharge as shown on the plans shall be of Bourdon tube' design with brass tube and polished steel case, equal to Ashcroft general service gauge, Type 1009. The siz~ shall be 3'l1 inches. The range shall be selected during shop drawing review j but the gauge will be sized to operate at its midpoint. B. For installation on process equipment, use Ashcroft: Model No. 35-1032S-20L. The size shall be 3'l1 inches. The rkge shall be selected during shop drawing review, but the gauge will be sized to bperate at its midpoint. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.01 INSTALLATION A. All valves and appurtenances shall be installed in the locations shown on the . I VALVES 1 511 0-4 . . . S&P Project No. G124-01-05 Industrial (eN) Wastewater Force Main Augusta Utilities Project No. 50230 Drawings, true to alignment and properly supported. Any damage to the above items shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the Engineer before they are installed. B. Install all floor boxes, brackets, extension rods, guides, the various types of operators and appurtenances as shown on the Drawings that are in masonry floors or walls, and install concrete inserts for hangers and supports as soon as forms are erected and before concrete is poured. Before setting these items, the Contractor shall check all plans and figures which have a direct bearing on their location and he shall be responsible for the proper location of these valves and appurtenances during the construction of the structure. 3.02 INSPECTION AND TESTING Following installation, operating tests will be performed to demonstrate to the Engineer that all equipment and accessories will function in a satisfactory manner. The Contractor shall make, at Contractor's own expense, all necessary changes, modifications and/or adjustments required to ensure satisfactory operation. END OF SECTION VALVES 15110-5 1 '\ . . .