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I CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
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I 10" Water Line Extension
I PROJECT NO.: 10350
I AUGUSTA UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
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I AUGUST 16,2002
I PREPARED BY:
I SOUTHERN PARTNERS, INC.
12~3 AUGUSTA WEST PARKWAY
I AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 30909
(706) 855-6000
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INVITA nON FOR BIDS
BID ITEM #
SEALED BIDS for the removal and relocation of structures, hereinafter referred to by project
name as:
HORSESHOE ROAD
10" Water Line Extension
Project: 10350
will be received by Augusta-Richmond County Commission hereinafter referred to as the Owner
at the offices of
Geri A. Sams
Augusta-Richmond County Purchasing Department
530 Greene Street
Room 605
Augusta, Georgia 30911
until on the _ day of , 2001, at which time all bids will be publicly opened and
read in the presence of those interested.
Copies of the Bid Documents may be examined during regular business hours at the offices of
Southern Partners, Inc.
Copies of the Bid Documents may be obtained at the offices of Augusta-Richmond County
Purchasing Department; 530 Greene Street - Room 605; Augusta, Georgia 30911, upon payment
of$100.00 (NON-RETURNABLE) for each set.
A 10% bid bond is required; a 100% petformance bond will be required.
The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities and to reject any or all bids.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
HORSESHOE ROAD
8" Water Line Extension
PROJECT NO.: 10350
SECTION
Instruction to Bidders
Special Conditions
Agreement
General Conditions
Supplementary Conditions
Technical Specifications
T-l - Site Work
T -2 - Excavation, Filling & Backfilling
T-3 - Concrete
T -4 - Flowable Fill
T -7 - Water Main and Appurtenances
T -8 - Grassing
T -9 - Measurement and Payment
Proposal
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INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS
IB.,.O 1 GENERAL
All proposals must be presented in a sealed envelope, addressed to the Owner. The
proposal must be filed with the owner on or before the time stated in the invitation for bids.
Mailed proposals will be treated in every respect as though filed in person and will be subject to
the same requirements.
Proposals received subsequent to the time stated will be returned unopened. Prior to the
time stated any proposal may be withdrawn at the discretion of the bidder, but no proposal may
be withdrawnfor a period of sixty (60) days after bids have been opened, pending the execution
of contract with the successful bidder.
IB-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 character, quality and quantity of the facilities
needed preliminary to and during the prosecution of the work, the general and local conditions,
and all other matters which can in any way affect the work or the cost thereof under the contract.
No oral agreement or conversation with any officer, agent, or employee of the owner, either
before or after the execution of the contract, shall affect or modify any of the terms or obligations
therein.
IB-03 ADDENDA AND INTERPRETATION
No interpretation of the meaning of plans, specifications or other prebid documents will be
made to any bidder orally.
Every request for such interpretation should be in writing to the Geri A. Sams, Augusta-
Richmond County Purchasing Department, 530 Greene Street - Room 605, Augusta, GA 30911,
given consideration must be received at least ten days prior to the date fixed for the opening of
bids. Any and all such interpretations and any supplemental instructions will be in the form of
written addenda to the specifications which, if issued, will be sent by facsimile or certified mail
with return receipt requested to all prospective bidders (at the respective addresses furnished for
such purposes), not later than five days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids. Failure of
any bidder to receive any such addendum or interpretation shall not relieve such bidder from any
obligation under his bid as submitted. All addenda so issued shall become part of the Contract
Documents.
IB-04 .PREPARATION OF BIDS
Bids shall be submitted on the forms provided and must be signed by the bidder or his
authorized representative. Any corrections to entries made on bid forms should be initialed by the
person signing the bid.
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Bidders must quote on all items appearing on the bid forms, unless specific directions in
the advertisement, on the bid form, or in the special specifications allow for partial bids. Failure
to quote on all items may disqualify the bid. When quotations on all items are not required,
bidders shall insert the words "no bid" where appropriate.
Alternative bids will not be considered unless specifically called for.
Telegraphic bids will not be considered. Modifications to bids already submitted will be
allowed if submitted by telegraph prior to the time fixed in the Invitation for Bids. Modifications
shall be submitted as such, and shall not reveal the total amount of either the original or revised
bids.
Bids by wholly owned proprietorships or partnerships will be signed by all owners. Bids
of corporations will be signed by an officer of the firm and his signature attested by the secretary
thereof who will affix the corporate seal to the proposal.
NOTE:
A 10% Bid Bond is required in &l cases.
lB-OS BASIS OF AWARD
The bids will be compared on the basis of unit prices, as extended, which will include and
cover the furnishing of all material and the performance of all labor requisite or proper, and
completing of all the work called for under the accompanying contract, and in the manner set
forth and described in the specifications.
Where estimated quantities are included in certain items of the proposal, they are for the
purpose of comparing bids. While they are believed to be close approximations, they are not
guaranteed. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to check all items of construction. In case of
error in extension of prices in a proposal, unit bid prices shall govern.
lB-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 incurred in carrying out the work. He shall submit with his
proposal, sealed in a separate envelope, a FINANCIAL EXPERIENCE AND EQUIPMENT
STATEMENT, giving reliable information as to working capital available, plant equipment, and .
his experience and general qualifications. The owner may make such investigations as are deemed
necessary to determine the ability of the bidder to perform the work and the bidder shall furnish to
him all such additional information and data for this purpose as may be requested. The Owner
reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by th~ bidder or investigation ofhim
fails to satisfy the owner that such bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the
contract and to complete the work contemplated therein. Part of the evidence required above
shall consist of a list of the names and addresses of not less than five (5) firms or corporations for
which the bidder has done similar work.
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IB-07 PERFORMANCE BOND
At the time of entering into the contract, the Contractor shall give bond to the Owner for
the use of the Owner and all persons doing work or furnishing skill, tools, machinery or materials
under or for the purpose of such contract, conditional for the payment as they become due, of all
just claims for such work, tools, machinery, skill and terms, for saving the Owner harmless from
all cost and charges that may accrue on account of the doing of the work specified, and for
compliance with the laws pertaining thereto. Said bond shall be for the amount of the contract
satisfactory to the Owner and authorized by law to do business in the State of Georgia.
Attorneys-in-fact who sign bonds must file with each copy thereof a certified and
effectively dated copy of the power of attorney.
IB-08 REJECTION OF BIDS
These proposals are asked for in good faith, and awards will be made as soon as
practicable, provided satisfactory bids are received. The right is reserved, however to waive any
informalities in bidding, to reject any and all proposals, or to accept a bid other than the lowest
submitted if such action is deemed to be in the best interest of the Owner.
IB-09 PROGRAM MANAGER
CH2M HilL is Program Manager for the project. Address is 360 Bay Street, Suite 100,
Augusta, Georgia 30901.
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MINORITY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS SUPPORT
It is the intent of the Augusta-Richmond 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 iill qualified firms. The bids will
be evaluated based on qualifications, price and construction time. With all other items being
considered equal, the contract, if awarded will be awarded to a minority and economically
disadvantaged firm or a firm that has included such firms as subcontractors on this project.
The bidders shall include with their bid a statement of qualification for themselves and/or any
qualified subcontractors explaining why they should be considered a minority or economically
disadvantaged firm. If the firm does not fall into this category, no information is necessary.
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SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. SCOPE:
This project covers the installation of 10" water main and appurtenances on HORSESHOE
ROAD off of Hephzibah-McBean Road in accordance with the attached plans and these
specifications. The contractor shall supply all materials, equipment, labor, supplies and supervision
necessary to properly complete this project as specified. The contractor is responsible for
obtaining all pennits and licenses, paying all fees and complying with all local, state and federal
requirements.
2. SPECIFICATIONS:
This project is based on and shall be constructed in accordance with the State of Georgia
Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges,
1993 Edition, the Augusta Utilities Department Standard Specifications, OSHA requirements and
the attached specifications. All of these specifications shall be considered as though fully
contained herein. In all cases where conflicts arise within these specifications, they will be revised
to resolve such conflict. Until the conflict is resolved, the adherence to the application of the
stricter of the specifications shall control the situation.
3. DETAILS:
Standard details of the Augusta Utilities Department and Georgia Department of Transportation
will be used for all detail work unless otherwise specified.
4. RIGHT OF WAY:
The contractor shall not perform any work outside the limits of the right of way except where
specific easements are shown. In addition, no equipment or material shall be placed outside the
right of way without written pennission of the property owner and the Resident Project
Representative.
5. DESIGN ALTERNATIONS:
The County recognizes that various changes in design, along with added detail drawings may be
made as the project progresses. Any requests for additional payment will be processed based on
actual work in place and the unit prices submitted as a part of this bid. Items not covered shall be
priced separately and no work will be done on these items until approved, in writing by the
County's authorized representative.
6. DRIVEWAYS:
All driveways shall be repaired in kind. For asphalt driveways, the contractor shall resurface the
driveway from the edge of pavement to the end of the asphalt or the right of way line whichever is
shorter. For concrete driveways, the contractor shall replace the driveway with 6",300 psi
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7. PIPE:
The installation of the pipe shall include all excavation, materials, placement, fittings, connections,
backfill, testing and acceptance. Corrosion control for the pipe, if necessary, shall be included in
the unit price. Connection to the existing lines shall be completed with minimum interruption in
service. The contractor shall coordinate all service interruptions with the owner 48 hours in
advance of the interruption.
8. PRECONSTRUCTION:
A pre-construction meeting will be held to discuss the procedures to be followed. Date and time
of this meeting will be set after award of the bid.
9. ROAD CUTS:
The Contractor shall comply with all requirements of the Augusta-Richmond County Right of
Way Encroachment Guidelines, latest edition."
10. EXCESS MATERIAL:
All excess material not suitable or used for backfill is to be disposed of as directed by the Resident
Project Representative. .No excess material shall be placed within 150' of a drainage crossing
without specific authorization, in writing.
11. FINISHING AND DRESSING:
All unpaved and natural areas which are disturbed by the construction of this project are to be
returned to the pre-existing shape and slope and then finished and dressed. No separate pay will
be made for grassing, fertilizing and mulching of disturbed areas.
12. FOUNDATION AND BACKFILL, TYPE I:
Foundation Backfill Material Type I shall conform to Georgia Standard I030-D. No separate pay
item will be made for this material or its placement.
13. TRENCHING:
This project calls for iristallation of pipe by the open-cut or trenching method parallel to the flow
of traffic. The work shall be so scheduled that not more than 500 feet of trench shall be open at
one time. The contractor is cautioned to use proper and safe construction methods in construction
of this project. The Contractor is held fully responsible for the safe prosecution of the work at all
times.
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14. LUMP SUM CONSTRUCTION:
Lump sum construction includes, but is not limited to, removal and replacement of mail boxes,
fences, signs, walls, driveways, trees and shrubbery, as well as traffic control and project
coordination with all agencies and individuals.
15. OPERATION AND STORAGE AREAS:
The location of all operations of the Contractor (including storage of materials) shall be
approved by the OWNER.
16. COORDINA nON OF WORK WITH OWNER:
The Contractor shall coordinate and schedule his work such that no conflict will exist with the
Owner in the operation of his facilities.
17. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND DRAWINGS:
Drawings: The Resident Project Representative will furnish to the Contractor, free of charge, 5
copies of the drawings for the execution of the work. Location of all features of the work
included in the contract are indicated on the contract drawings. The drawings listed on the cover
sheet comprise the plans for this contract.
Contract Documents: Two fully executed sets of the Contract Documents will be furnished to the
Contractor.
18. CONTRACTOR'S FIELD OFFICE:
The Contractor may maintain a field office on the site of the work which contains a telephone, the
contract documents, and the contractor's records. If requested, another office shall be
equipped with a telephone, file cabinets for project records, a table for reference of construction
plans, storage space for project Plans and specifications and other furnishings as required for the
exclusive use of the Owner's project representative who will be assigned to this project.,
19. TEMPORARY SANITARY FACILITIES:
Upon commencing work, the Contractor shall provide temporary screened and shielded sanitary
privies in a manner meeting the approval of the Resident Project Representative. Facilities shall
be maintained in a sanitary condition by the Contractor and in compliance with the requirements
of authorities having jurisdiction. All temporary facilities shall be removed by the Contractor
and the area returned to its original condition prior to final acceptance of the completed project.
20. EXISTING STRUCTURES AND UTILITIES:
It is mandatory that the Contractor locate all previously placed underground installations and
construction prior to his engaging in any work in areas where such improvements may exist. The
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Contract drawings indicate general locations of such existing improvements solely for the purpose
of initial and general representation thereof The Owner and Resident Project Representative
have not verified locations of these improvements as a basis for locations displayed on the
drawings. . All utilities and improvements must the located and flagged by the Contractor prior to
commencing work. Flags must be maintained and based upon actual field determinations. The
Owner's.Resident Project Representative must be notified before any work begins in vicinity of
existing underground improvements.
The Contractor shall be held responsible for any damage and for maintenance and protection
of existing construction and utilities. All damaged construction, utilities or improvements shall be
restored to the original or better condition in which they were discovered.
Should a conflict arise as a result of an underground utility not shown on the plans, the Contractor
shall notifY the Augusta Utilities Resident Project Representative prior to installing the new pipe.
21. TRAFFIC SAFETY:
The Contractor will be held responsible for any damages caused by negligence on his part, or by
the improper placing of or failure to display danger signs and road lanterns; all traffic lanes will be
kept open and clear at all times unless a road closure plan has been submitted to and approved by
the County Engineer, and no excavated material or equipment will be placed on pavement during
construction.
The Contractor shall provide all temporary traffic control devices needed to safely direct traffic
through the construction area. The Contractor shall ensure that all flagmen used to djrect and
control traffic are certified in accordance with state standards. The Contractor shall replace all
signs that may be moved as a result of the construction.
All temporary traffic control devices are to be placed in accordance with GA. D.O.T. Standards
and Specifications unless approved otherwise by the County Engineer.
The Contractor shall so conduct his operations that there will be a minimum of interference with
or interruption of traffic upon and along the highway. This applies to the initial installation and the
continuing maintenance and operation of the facility. At least one-way, alternating traffic shall be
maintained at all times unless approved otherwise by the Resident Project Representative. As a
minimum, the contractor must comply with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Device&,
current edition and Georgia Standard 9102.
22. UTILITIES:
The Contractor shall provide for temporary utilities for construction operations. Potable water is
available from hydrants. The Contractor shall make provisions for telephone service with the
phone company. Electnc power for construction operations shall be provided by the Contractor
by arrangement with Georgia Power Company or other applicable power company. The
Contractor shall make suitable arrangements to provide fuel for temporary heating and/or other
construction operations as necessary.
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The Contractor's attention is directed to the probability of encountering public and private utility
installations consisting of sanitary sewers, water, sprinkler systems, omamentallight systems, gas
and underground telephone cables that either are obstructions to the prosecution of the work and
need to be moved out of the way or, ifnot, mustbe properly protected during construction. No
separate payment will be made for this work.
23. ESTIMATE OF QUANTITIES:
Estimated quantities of work to be done and materials to be furnished under this Contract if
shown in any of the documents including the BID, are given only to indicate approximately the
scope of the Contract; variation of the quantities reasonably necessary to complete the work
contemplated by this Contract shall, in no way, invalidate this Contract, nor shall any such
variation give cause for claims or liability for damages.
Measurement and payment shall be made in accordance with the Standard Specifications on a unit
price basis. The quantities included in the schedule of items are approximate and subject to
change. All changes will be made at the unit price, as bid.
24. SURVEYS:
The Contractor shan make his own surveys and establish his own working lines and grades from
the basic reference lines established by the Resident Project Representative. The Contractor shall
maintain a benchmark on site. At each structure, a physical check of installed inverts and/or floor
elevations shall be made and the elevations recorded and furnished to the Resident Project
Representative.
25. DIMENSIONS:
Dimensions shown in figures or which can be determined by computation from other figures
shown, shall take precedence over dimensions scaled from the drawings. When the work of the
Contractor is affected by finished dimensions, these shall be determined by the Contractor at the
site and he shall assume the responsibility therefor.
26. EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL:
The Contractor will be required to schedule his work and perform operations in such a manner
that siltation and bank erosion will be minimized during all phases of construction. Any areas
disturbed during the course of construction shall be restored to a condition equal or better than
the original condition. Grassing of disturbed areas shall be the minimum acceptable restoration.
Silt control devices such as straw bale fences and/or silt fence weight filter fabric shall be installed
to limit migration of silt to the water courses. Erosion Control devices such as mats, grass,
mulch, and crushed stone shall be installed to protect adjoining areas from soil contamination.
Compliance with the guidelines of the Manual for Erosion and Sedimentation Control in Georgi&,
pursuant to the Erosion and Sedimentation Act of1975, shall apply as though fully set forth
therein.
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Permanent erosion control measures for this site include moderate slopes, pavement, and
permanent grassing. The Contractor shall strive to expedite completion of the permanent
measures and shall keep the temporary measures in place until a satisfactory grass cover is
established. Sediment and erosion control materials shall be as specified in Section TI, Site
work; Section T2, Excavation, Filling and Backfilling; and Section T8, Grassing.
27. SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS:
The Contractor shall comply with the Department of Labor Safety and Health Regulations for
construction promulgated under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (pL91-596) and
under Sec. 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety standards Act (pLSI-54).
The Contractor shall comply with all local state and federal requirements for the safe prosecution
of the work. Special measures shall be taken to protect the property owners, their guests, children
and pets.
28. SUB-SURFACE INVESTIGATION:
A soils investigation is not available for this site.
29. SUBSTITUTIONS:
Notwithstanding any provision of the general conditions, there shall be no substitution of
materials that are not determined to be equivalent to those indicated or required in the contract
documents without an amendment to the contract.
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AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made on the -h day of 13 Ubuc;T , 2002 by and between
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, BY AND THROUGH THE AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY
COMMISSION, party of the first part, hereinafter called the OWNER, and MABUS
BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., party ofthe second part, hereinafter
called the CONTRACTOR.
WITNESSETH, that the Contractor and the Owner, for the considerations hereinafter
named, agree as follows:
ARTICLE I - SCOPE OF THE WORK
The Contractor hereby agrees to furnish all of the materials and all of the equipment and
labor necessary, and to perfonn all of the work shown on the plans and described in the
specifications for the project entitled:
HORSESHOE ROAD 10" Water Line Extension
PROJECT #: 10350
and in accordance with the requirements and provisions of the Contract Documents as defined in .
the General and Special Conditions hereto attached, which are hereby made a part of this
agreement.
ARTICLE IT - TIME OF COMPLETION - LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
The work to be perfonned under this Contract shall be commenced within 1Q calendar
days after the date of written notice by the owner or the Contractor to proceed. All work shall be
completed within .l2.Q..calendar days with all such extensions oftime as are provided for in the
General Conditions.
It is hereby understood and mutually agreed, by and'between the Contractor and the
Owner, that the date of beginning, rate of progress and the time for completion of the work to be
done hereunder are ESSENTIAL CONDITIONS of this contract, Contractor agrees that said
work shall be prosecuted regularly, diligently, and uninteiruptedly at such rate of progress as will
ensure full completion thereof within the time specified. It is expressly understood and agreed by
and between the Contractor and the Owner, that the time for completion of the work described
herein is a reasonable time for' completion of the same, taking into.consideration the average
climatic range and construction conditions prevailing in this locality.
. IF THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NEGLECT, FAIL, ORREFUSE TO COMPLETE
THE WORK WITHIN THE TIME HEREINSPECIFlED, then the Contractor does hereby
agree, as a part of the copsideration the awarding of this contract, to pay the Owner the sum of
Two Hundred Fifty and no/100'8 ($250.00) Dollars, not as a penalty, but as hereinafter set forth,
for each and every calendar day that the Contractor shall be in default after the time stipulated in
the Contract for completing the work.
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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 oftime is fixed for the
additional time is allowed for the completion of any work, the new time limit fixed by extension
shall be the essence of this contract.
ARTICLE III - PAYMENT
(A) The Contract Sum
The Owner shall pay to the contractor for the performance of the Contract the amount as
stated in the Proposal and Schedule ofltems. No variations shall be made in the amount except
as set forth in the specifications attached hereto.
(B) Progress Payment
On no later than the fifth day of every month, the Contractor shall submit to the Program
Manager an estimate covering the percentage of the total amount of the Contract which has been
completed from the start of the job up to and including the last working day of the preceding
month, together with such supporting evidence as may be required by the Owner and/or the
Program Manager. This estimate shall include only the quantities in place and at the unit prices as
set forth in the Bid.Schedule.
On the vendor run following approval of the invoice for payment, the Owner shall after
deducting previous payments made, pay to the Contractor 90%. of the amount of the estimate on
units accepted in place. The 10% retained percentage may be held by the owner until the final
completion and acceptance of all work under the Contract.
ARTICLE IV - ACCEPTANCE AND FINAL PAYMENT
(A) Upon receipt of written notice that the work is ready for final inspection acceptance, the
Resident Project Representative shall within 10 days made such inspection, and when he finds the
work acceptable under the Contract and the Contract fully performed, he will promptly issue a
final certificate, over his own signature, stating that the work required by this Contract has been
completed and is accepted by him under the terms and conditions thereof, and the entire balance
found to be due the Contractor, including the retained percentage, shall be paid to the Contractor
by the owner within 15 days after the date of said final certificate.,
(B) Before final payment is due, the Contractor shall submit evidence satisfactory to the
Resident Project Representative 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.
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(C) The making and acceptance of the final payment shall constitute a waiver of all claims by
the Owner, other than those arising from unsettled liens, from faulty work appearing within 12
months after final payment, from requirements of the specifications, or from manufacturer's
guarantees. It shall also constitute a waiver of all claims by the Contractor except those
previously made and still unsettled.
(D) If after the work has been substantially completed, full completion thereof is materially
delayed through no fault of the Contractor, and the Resident Project Representative, so certifies,
the Owner shall upon certification of the Resident Project Representative, and without terminating
the Contract, make payment of the balance due for that portion of the work fully complet~d and
accepted.
Each payment shall be made under the terms and conditions governing final payment,
except that it shall not constitute a waiver of claims.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement in three (3)
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, in the year and day first mentioned
above.
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GENERAL CONDITIONS
ARTICLE (--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
COUNTY 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.
8id~Th8 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 a.nd 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 'ofContract 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) 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 emp~oyees. ..
Day-Either a working day or calendar day as specified in the bid documents. If a calendar day shall fall on a
legal holiday, that day will be omitted from the computation. Legal Holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther
King Day, Memorial Day, 4th of july, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and the following Friday,
and Christmas Day.
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Defective-An adjective which when modifying the word Work refers to Work that is unsatisfactory, faulty or
deficient, does not conform to the Contract Documents, or does not meet the requirements of any inspection,
reference standard, test or approval referred to in the Contract Documents, or has been damaged prior to
PROFESSIONAL's recommendation of final payment, unless responsibility for the protection thereof has been
assumed by OWNER at Substa'ntial Completion (in accordance with paragraph 14.8 or 14.10).
Drawings-The drawings which show the character and scope of the Work to be performed and which have
been prepared or approved by PROFESSIONAL and are referred to in the Contract Documents.
Effective Date of the Agreement-The date indicated in the Agreement on which it becomes effective, but if
no such date is indicated it means the date on which the Agreement is signed by the Mayor of the Augusta,
Georgia. . .
Field Order-A written order issued by PROFESSIONAL that modifies Drawings and Specifications, but which
does not involve a change in the Contract Price or the Contract Time.
General Requirements-Sections of Division I of the'Specifications.
Laws or Regulations-Laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes and/or orders.
Notice of Awaiti- 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 P(oceed-A written notice given by OWNER to CONTRACTOR (with a copy to PROFESSIONAL)
fixing the date on which the Contract Time will commence to run and on which CONTRACTOR shall start to
perform CONTRACTOR'S obligations under the Contract Documents.
OWNER- Augusta, Georgia, and the Augusta-Richmond County Commission.
Partial Utilization-Placing a portion of the Work in service fOr the purpose for which it is intended for a related
purpose) before reaching Substantial Completion for all the Work.
PROFESSIONAL-The Architectural/Engineering firm or individual or in-house licensed person designated to
perform the design arid/or resident enginee'r services for the Work.
Proje.ct- The total construction of which the Work to be provided under the Contract Documents may be the
whole, or a part, as indicated elsewhere in the Contract Documents.
Project Area-The area within which are the specified Contract Limits of the improvements contemplated to
be constructed in whole or in part under this Contract.
Project Manager-The professional in charge, serving COUNTY with architectural or engineering services, his
successor, or any other person or persons, employed by said COUNTY, .for the purpose of directing or having
in charge the work embraced in this Contract.
. Resident Project Representative- The authorized representative of PROFESSIONAL who is assigned to the
site or any part thereof.
Shop Drawings-All drawings, diagrams, illustrations, schedules and other data which are specifically prepared
by or.for CONTRACTOR to illustrate some portion of the Work and all illustrations, brochures, standard
schedules, performance charts, instructions, diagrams and other information prepared by a Supplier and
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submitted by CONTRACTOR to illustrate material or equipment for some portion of the Work.
Specifications-Those portions of the Contract Documents consisting of written technical descriptions 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- Th~ Work (or a specified part thereof) has progressed to the point where, in the
opinion of PROFESSIONAL as evidenced by PROFESSIONAL's definitive certificate of Substantial
Completion, it is sufficiently complete, in accordance with the Contract Documents, so that the Work (or
specified part) can be used for the purposes for which it is intended, or if there be no such certificate issued, .
when final payment is due in accordance with paragraph 14.13. The' terms "substantially complete"and
"substantially completed" as applied to any Work refer to Substantial Completion thereof.
Supplementary Condftions- 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 und~r 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 Directive Change-A written directive to CONTRACTOR, issued on or after the Effective Date of the
Agreement and signed by OWNER and recommended by PROFESSIONAL, ordering an addition, deletion
. or revision in the Work, or responding to differing or unforeseen physical conditions under which the Work is
to be performed as provided in paragraph 4.4 or 4.3 or to emergencies under paragraph 6.22. A Work
Directive Change may not change the Contract Price or the Contract Time but is evidence that the parties
expect that the change directed or documented by a Work Directive Change will be incorporated in a
subsequently issued Change Order following negotiations by the parties as to its effect, if any, on the Contract
Price or Contract Time as provided in Article 10.
Written Amendment-A written amendment of the Contract Documents, signed by OWNER and
CONTRACTOR on Qr after the Effective Date of the Agreement and normally dealing with the non-engineering
or nontechnical rather than strictly Work-related aspects of the Contrad Documents;
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ARTICLE 2-PRELlMINARY MATTERS
Delivery of Bonds:
2.1. When CONTRACTOR delivers the executed Agreements to OWNER, CONTRACTOR shall also .
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 Contrad Documents for execution of the work. Additional sets ofthe 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, jf CONTRACTOR knew or reasonably should have known thereof. .
2.6. Within ten days after the Effective Date of the Agreement (unless otherwise specified in the
General Requirements), CONTRACTOR shall submit to PROFESSIONAL and PROJECT MANAGER for
review:
2.6.1. an estimated progress schedule indicating the starting and completion dates of the various
stages of the Wark: .
2.6.2. a preliminary schedule of Shop Drawing and Sample submissions, and
2.6.3. a preliminary schedule of values for all of the Work which will include quantities and prices of
items aggregating the Contract Price and will subdivide the Work into component parts in sufficient detail to
serve as the basis for progress payments during construction. Such prices will include an appropriate amount
of overhead and profit applicable to each item of Work which will be confirmed in writing by CONTRACTOR
at the time of submission.
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2.7. Before any Work at the site is started, CONTRACTOR shall deliver to OWNER, with copies to
each additional insured identified in the Supplementary Conditions, an original policy or certified copies of each
insurance policy (and other evidence of insurance which COUNTY may reasonably request) which
CONTRACTOR is required to purchase and maintain in accordance with Article 5.
Pre-construction Conference:
2.8. Before any Work at the site is started; a conference attended by CONTRACTOR, PROJECT
MANAGER, PROFESSIONAL and others as: appropriate will be held to establish a working understanding
among ttle parties as to the Work and to discuss the schedules referred to in 2.6, procedures for handling
Shop Drawings and other submittals, processing applications for payment and maintaining required records.
Finalizing Schedules:
2.9. At least ten days before submission of the first Application for Payment, a conference attended
by CONTRACTOR, PROFESSIONAL anctoProject Manager and others as appropriate will be held to finalize
the schedules submitted in accordance with paragraph 2.6. CONTRACTOR shall have an additional ten (10)
calendar days to make corrections and adjustments and to complete and resubmit the schedules. No
progress payment shall be made to CONTRACTOR until the schedules are submitted and acceptable to
Project Manager and PROFESSIONAL as provided below. The finalized progress 'schedule will be acceptable
to Project Managerand 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. Scheduie updates shall accompany each pay request.
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ARTICLE 3-CONTRACT .DOCUMENTS; INTE~T,
AMENDING, REUSE
Intent:
3.1. The Contract Documents comprise the entire agreement between OWNER and CONTRACTOR
concerning the Work. .The Contract Documents are complementary: what is called for by one is as binding
as if called for by all. The Contract Documents will be construed in accordance with the law of the State of
Georgia.
3.2. It is" the intent of the Contract Documents to describe a functionally complete Project (or part
thereof) to' be. constructed in accordance with the Contract Documents. Any Work, materials or equipment
that may reasonably be inferred from the Contract Documents or from prevailing custom or trade usage as
being required to produce the intended result will be supplied whether or not specifically called for. When
words or phrCJ.ses which have a well-known technical or construction industry or trade meaning. are used to
describe Work, materials or equipment, such words shall be interpreted in accordance with that meaning.
3.3. Except as otherwise specifically stated in the Contract Documents or as may be provided by
amendment or supplement thereto issued by one of the methods indicated in 3.6 or 3.7, the provisions of the
Contract Documents shall take precedence in resolving any conflict, error, ambiguity or discrepancy'between
the provisions of the Contract Documents and the provisions of any such standard, specification, manual,
code or instruction (whether or not specifically incorporated by reference in the Contract Documents) and the
provisions of any such Laws or Regulations application to the performance of the Work (unless such an
interpretation of the provisions oithe 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 9A
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 ~y 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 maybe 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 ptovide 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,
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3.6.2. a Change Order (pursuant to paragraph 10.3), or
3.6.3. a Work Directive Change (pursuant to paragraph 10.4).
As indicated in paragraphs 11.2 and 12.1, Contract Price and Contract Time may only be changed by a
Change Order or a Written Amendment.
3.7. In addition, the requirements of the Contract Documents may be supplemented, and minor
variations and deviations in the Work may be authorized in one or more of the following ways: .
3.7.1. a Field Order (pursuant to paragraph 9.5).
3.7.2. PROFESSIONAL's approval of a Shop Drawing or sample (pursuant to paragraphs 6.24 and
6.26), or
3.7.3. PROFESSIONAL's written interpretation or certification (pursuant to paragraph 9.4).
Reuse of documents:
3.8. Neither CONTRACTOR nor any Subcontractor or Supplier or other person or organization
performing or furnishing any of the Work under a direct or indirect contract with OWNER shall have or acquire
any title to or ownership rights in any of the Drawings, Specifications or other documents (or copies oil any
thereof) prepared by or bearing the seal of PROFESSIONAL or PROFESSIONAL's consultant; and they shall
not reuse such Drawings, Specifications or other documents (or copies of any thereof) on extensions of the
Project or any other project without written consent of OWNER and PROFESSIONAL and specific written
verification or adaptation 'by PROFESSIONAL.
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ARTICLE 4-AVAILABILlTY OF LANDS, PHYSICAL
CONDITIONS; REFERENCE POINTS
A vailability of Lands:
4.1. OWNER shall furnish, as indicated in the Contract Documents, the lands upon which the Work.
is to be performed, rights-of-way and easements for access thereto, and such other lands which are
designated for the use of CONTRACTOR. . Necessary easements or rights-of-way will be obtained and.
expenses will be borne by OWNER. If CONTRACTOR and OWNER are unable to agree on entitlement to
or the amount or extent of any adjustments in the Contract Price or the Contract Times as a result of any delay
in OWNER's furnishing these lands, rights-of-way or easements, the CONTRACTOR may make a claim
therefor'as provided in Articles 11 and 12. The CONTRACTOR shall provide for all additional lands and
access thereto that may be required for temporary construction facilities or storage of materials and
equipment.
Physical Conditions:
4.2.1. Explorations and Reports: Reference is made to the Supplementary Conditions for identification
of those reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or contiguous to the site that have been
utilized in preparing the Contract Documents and those drawings of physical conditions in or relating to
existing surface or subsurface structures at or contiguous to the site (except Underground Facilities) that have
been utilized in preparing the Contract Documents.
. 4.2.2. CONTRACTOR may rely upon the general accuracy of the "technical data"'contained in such
reports'and drawings. Such "technical data" is identified in the Supplementary Conditions. Except for such
reliance on such "technical data," CONTRACTOR may not rely upon or make any claim against OWNER,
PROFESSIONAL, or any of PROFESSIONAL's Consultants with respect to:
4.2.2.1. the, completeness of such reports and drawings for CONTRACTOR's purposes, including but
not limited to, any aspects of the means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures of construction
to be employed by CONTRACTOR and safety precautions and programs incident thereto, or
. 4.2.2.2. other data, interpretations, opinions and information contained in such reports or shown or
indicated in such drawings, or .
4.2.2.3. any CONTRACTOR interpretation of or conclusion drawn from any "technical data" or any
such data, interpretations, opinions or information.
. 4.2.3. If conditions are encountered, excluding existing utilities, at the site which are (1) subsurface
or otherwise concealed physical conditions which differ materially from those indicated in the Contrad
Documents or (2) unknown physical conditions of an unusual nature, which differ materially from those
ordinarily found to exist and generally recognized as inherent in construction activities of the character
provided for in the Contract Documents, then CONTRACTOR shall give COUNTY notice thereof promptly .
before conditions are disturbed and in no event later than 48 hours after first observance of the conditions.
4.2.4.. The Project Manager and PROFESSIONAL shall promptly investigate such conditions, and,
if they. differ materially and cause an increase or decrease in CONTRACTOR's cost of, or time required for,
performance of any part of the Work; the Project Manager and PROFESSIONAL shall recommend an
equitable adjustment in the Contract Price or Contract Time, or both. If the Project Manager and
PROFESSIONAL determines that the conditions at the Site are not materially different from those indicated
in the Contract Documents or are not materially different from those ordinarily found and that no change in
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the terms of the Contract is justified, the PROFESSIONAL shall notify CONTRACTOR of the determination
in writing. The Work shall be performed after direction is provided by the PROFESSIONAL.
Physical Conditions-Underground Facilities:
4.3.1. Shown or Indicated: The information and data shown or indicated in the Contract Documents
with respect to existing Underground Facilities at or contiguous to the site is based on information and data
furnished to OWNER or PROFESSIONAL by OWNERs 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 OWNERs of
such Underground Facilities during construction, for the safety and protection thereof as provided in-paragraph
6.20 and repairing any damage thereto resulting from the Work, the cost of all of which will be considered as
having been included in the Contract Price.
4.3.2. Not Shown or Indicated. If an Underground Facility is uncovered or revealed at or 'contiguous
to the site which was not shown or indicated in the Contract Documents and which CONTRACTOR could not
reasonably have been expected to be aware of, CONTRACTOR shall, promptly after becoming aware thereof
. and before performing any Work affected thereby except in an emergency as permitted by paragraph 6.22,
identify the owner of such Underground Facility and give written notice thereof to that owner and to OWNER
and PROFESSIONAL. I?ROFESSIONAL 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 Io'st or destroyed or requires relocation because 01 necessary changes in
grades or locations, and shall be responsible for the accurate replacement or relocation of such reference
points by professionally qualified personnel.
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Asbestos, PCBs, Petroleum, Hazardous Waste or Radioactive Material:
4.5 COUNTY shall be responsible for any Asbestos, PCBs, Petroleum, Hazardous Waste or
Radioactive Material uncovered or revealed at the site which was not shown or indicated in Drawings or
Specifications or identified in the Contract Documents to be within the scope of the Work and which may
present a substantial danger to persons or property exposed thereto in connection with the Work at the site.
COUNTY shall not be responsible for any such materials brought to the site by CONTRACTOR,
Subcontractor, Suppliers or anyone else for whom CONTRACTOR is responsible.
4.6 CONTRACTOR shall immediately: (i) stop all work in.connection with such hazardous condition
and in any area affected thereby (except in an emergency as required by 6.22), and (ii) notify OWNER and
PROFESSIONAL (and thereafter confirm such notice in writing). OWNER shall promptly consult with
PROFESSIONAL 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.
4.7 If after receipt of such special written notice, CONTRACTOR does not agree to resume'such
Work based on a reasonable belief it is unsafe, or does not agree to resume such Work under such special
conditions, then CONTRACTOR may order such portion of the Work that is in connection with such hazardous
conditions or in such affected area to be deleted from the Work. If COUNTY and CONTRACTOR cannot
agree as to entitlement to or the amount or extent of an adjustment, if any, in Contract Price or Contract Times
as a result of deleting such portion of the Work, then either party may make a claim therefor as provided in
Articles 11 and 12. COUNTY may have deleted such portion of the Work performed by COUNTY's own
forces or others in accordance with Article 8.
4.7.1 The provisions of 4.2 and 4.3 are Qot intended to apply to Asbestos, PCBs, Petroleum,
Hazardous Waste or Radioactive Material uncovered or revealed at the site.
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ARTICLE 5-BONDS AND INSURANCE
Performance and Other Bonds:
5.1. CONTRACTOR shall furnish performance and payment Bonds, each in an amount at least equal
to the Contract Price as Security for the faithful performance and payment of all CONTRACTOR's obligations
under the Contract Documents. These Bonds shall' remain in effect at least until one year after the date when
final payment becomes due, except as otherwise provided by Law or Regulation or by the Contract
Documents. CONTRACTOR shall also furnish such other Bonds as are required by the Supplementary
Conditions. All Bonds shall be in the forms prescribed by Law or 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 (amerided) 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. .AII bonds
signed by an agent must be accompanied by a certified copy of authority to act. Such surety and insurance
companies shall also meet such additional requirements and. qualifications as may be provided in the
Supplementary Conditions.
5.2.2. CONTRACTOR shall deliver to OWNER, with copies to each additional insured identified in
5.3, an original or a certified copy of the complete insurance policy for each policy required, certificates of
insurance (and other evidence of insurance requested by OWNER or any other additional insured) which
CONTRACTOR is required to purchase and maintain in accordance with 5.3.
5.2.3. If the surety on any Bond furnished by CONTRACTOR is declared a bankrupt or becomes
insolvent or its right to do business is terminated in any state where any part of the Project is located or it
ceases to meet the requirements of paragraph 5.1, CONTRACTOR shall within five days thereafter substitute
another Bond and Surety, both of which must be acceptable to OWNER.
.CONTRACTOR's Liability Insurance:
5.3. CONTRACTOR shall purchase and maintain such comprehensive general liability and other
insurance as is appropriate for the Work being performed and furnished and as will provide protection from
claims set forth below which may arise out of or result from CONTRACTOR's performance and furnishing of
the Work and CONTRACTOR's other obligations under the Contract Documents, whether it is to be performed
or furnished by CONTRACTOR, by any Subcontractor, by anyone directly Or indirectly employed by any of
them to perform or furnish any of the Work, or by anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable:
5.3.1. Claims under workers' or workmen's compensation, disability benefits and other similar
employee benefit acts; . .
5.3.2. Claims for damages because of bodily injury, occupational sickness or disease, or death of
CONTRACTOR's employees;. .
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5.3.3. Claims for damages because of bodily injury, sickness or disease, or death of any person other
than CONTRACTOR's employees;
5.3.4. Claim's 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. Clair;ns for damages, other than to the Work itself, because of injury to or destruction of
tangible property wherever located, including loss of use resulting therefrom;
. 5.3.6. Claims arising out of operation of Laws or Regulations for damages because of bodily injury
or death of any person or for damage to property; and
. 5.3.7, Claims for damages because of bOdily injury or death of any person or property damage arising
out of the ownership, maintenance or use of any motor vehicle.
The insurance required by this paragraph 5.3 shall include the specific coverages and be written for not less
than the limits of liability and coverages provided in the Supplementary Conditions, or required by law,
. whichever is greater. The comprehensive general liability insurance shall include completed operations
.insurance. .AII of:the policies of insurance so required to be purchased and maintained (or theicertificates or
other evidence thereof) shall contain a provision or endorsement that the coverage afforde'd will not be
canceled, materially changed or renewal refused until at least thirty days' prior written notice has been given
to OWNER, PROGRAM MANAGER, and PROFESSIONAL by certified mail. All such insurance shall remain
in effect until final payment and at all times thereafter when CONTRACTOR may be correcting, removing or
replacing defective Work in accordance with paragraph 13.12. In a~dition, 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 Liabilitylnsurance:
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 insur~ble 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
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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 PROFESSIONA~, 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 thatthe 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 th~ 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 speciai 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 commencement 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 ins'ureds
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 OWNER as trustee or otherwise payable under ~ny 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 additi.onal 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 suc.h waiver forms
are required of any Subcontractor, CONTRACTOR will obtain the same.
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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 willing by any
party in interest, OWNER as trustee shall, upon the occurrence of an insured loss, give bond for the proper
performance of such duties. .
'Acceptance of Insurance:
5.14. If OWNER has any objection to the coverage afforded by or other provisions of the insurance
required to be purchased and maintained by CONTRACTOR in accordance with paragraphs 5.3 and 5.4 on
the basis of its not complying with the Contract Documents, OWNER shall notify 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
insuranc~ 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 coverageneces-
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 COUNTY, PROGRAM MANAGER, and
its employees and agents from and against all liabilities, claims, suits, demands, damages, losses, and
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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 Gr indirectly employed by and of them, or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, whether
or not it is caused in whole or in part by the negligence or other fault of a party indemnified hereunder.
5,16.2. In any and all claims against COUNTY or any of its agents or employees by any employee
of CONTRACTOR, any SUBCONTRACTOR, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or anyone
for whose acts any of them may be liable, the indemnification obligation under the.previous paragraph shall
not be limited in any way as to the amount or type of damages, compensation or benefits payable by or for
CONTRACTOR or any SUBCONTRACTOR under workmen's compensation acts, disability benefit acts, or
other employee benefit acts. -
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5.16.3. CONTRACTOR shall indemnity and hold harmless COUNTY and anyone directly or indirectly
employed by it from and against all claims, suits, demands, damages, losses expenses (including attorney's
fees) arising out of any infringement on patent or copyrights held by others and shall defend all such claims
in connection with any alleged infri~gement of such rights.
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ARTICLE G--CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES
6.1. CONTRACTOR shall supervise and direct the Work competently and efficiently, devoting such
.attention thereto and applying such skills and expertise as may be necessary to perform the Work in
accordance with the Contract Documents. CONTRACTOR shall be solely responsible for the means,
methods, techniques, sequences and procedures of construction, but CONTRACTOR shall not be responsible
for the negligence of others in the design or specification of a: specific means, method, technique, sequence
..or procedure of construction which is shown or indicated ':in and expressly-required by the Contract
Documents. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible to see!that the finished Work complies accurately with the
Contract Documents.
6.2. CONTRACTOR shall keep on the Work, at all times during its progress a competent resident
superintendent, who shall not be replaced without whiten notice to OWNER ano PROFESSIONAL except
under extraordinary circumstances. The s'uperintendent 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
equipfTlent 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 prqvisions 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.
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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 incfudethe 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 paymentof any
license fee or royalty. All variations of the proposed substitute from that specified will be identifieddn thl3
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 /n 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 a,lIow PROFESS10NAL 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 substitute will be ordered, installed
or utilized without PROFESSIONAL's prior written acceptance which will be evidenced by either a Change
Order or an approved Shop Drawing. OWNER may require CONTRACTOR to furnish, at CONTRACTOR's
expense, a special performance guarantee or other surety with respect to any substitute. PROFESSIONAL
will record time required by PROFESSIONAL and PROFESSIONAL's consultants in evaluating substitutions
proposed by CONTRACTOR and in making changes in the Contract Documel")ts 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.
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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
equipmenttobe submitted to OWNER in advance of the specified date 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 falling to make written objection thereto by the date indicated for acceptance or objec-
tion. In the. bidding documents or the Contract Documents) of any such' Subcontractor, Supplier or other
person or organization so identified may be revoked on the basis of reasonable objection after due
investigation, in which case CONTRACTOR shall submit an acceptable substitute, the Contract Price will be
increased by the difference, and the cost occasioned by such substitution and an appropriate Change Order
will be issued or Written Amendment signed. No acceptance by OWNER or PROFESSIONAL of any such
. Subcontractor. Supplier or other person or organization shall constitute a waiver of any right of OWNER or
. PROFe:SSIONAl to rejectdefective 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 partof 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
pursuantto paragraphs 5.6 and 5.7. .
Patent Fees and Royalties:
6.12. CONTRACTOR shall pay all license fees and royalties and assume all costs incident to the use
in the performance of the Work or the incorporation in the Work of any invention, design; process, product
or device which is the. subject,of patent rights or copyrights held by others. CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and
hold hannless 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 pennits~ licenses, governmental charges
and inspection fees, and all public utility charges which are applicable and necessary for the execution of the
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Work. All permit costs shall be included in the base bid. Permits, if any, that are provided and paid for by
OWNER are listed in the Supplementary Conditions. Any delays associated with the permitting process will
be considered for til!le 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. '
6.14.2. If CONTRACTOR observes that any of the Contract Documents are contradictory to such
laws, rules, and regulations, it will notify the Project Manager promptly in writing. Any necessary changes
shall then be adjusted by an appropriate Change Order. If CONTRACTOR performs any Work that it knows
or should have known to be contrary to such laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations and without such notice
to the Project Manager, it shall bear all related costs.
Taxes:
6.15. CONTRACTOR shall pay all sales, consumer, use and other similar taxes required to be paid
by CONTRACTOR in accordance with the Laws and Regulations of the place of the Project which are
applicable during the performance of the Work. .
Use of Premises:
6.16. CONTRACTOR shall confine construction equipment, the storage of materials and equipment
and the operations of workers to the Project site and land and areas identified in and permitted by the
Contract Documents and,other land and areas permitted by Laws and Regulations, rights-of-way, permits and
easements. CONTRACTOR shall not unreasonably encumber the premises with construction equipment or
other materials or equipment. Any loss or damage to CONTRACTOR's or any Subcontractor's equipment is
solely at the risk of CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR shall assume full responsibility for any damage to any such
land or area, or to the owner or occupant thereqf 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, CO NTRACfO R 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 bWNER 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 dfrectly, 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 oLit of CONTRACTOR's performance of the Work.
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6.17. During the progress of the Work, CONTRACTOR shall keep the premises free from
accumulations of waste materials, rubbish and other debris or contamina,tes 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/eave the site clean and ready for occupancy by OWNER. CONTRACTOR shall restore to original
condition all property not designated for alteration by the Contract Documents.
6.18. CONTRACTOR shall not load nor permit any part of any structure to be loaded in any manner
that will endanger the 'structure, nor shall CONTRACTOR subject any part of the Work or adjacent property
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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, fawns, walks,
pavements, roadways, structures, utilities and Underground Facilities not designated for removal, relocation
or replacement in the course of construction.
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for the safetycof 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 Fadlities and utility OWNERs when prosecution of the Work may affect
them, and shall cooperate with them in the protection, removal, relocation and replacement of their property.
All damage, injury or loss to any property referred to in paragraph 6.20.2 or 6.20.3 caused, directly or
indirectly, in whole _ or in part, by CONTRACTOR, any Subcontractor, Supplier or any other person or
organization directly or indirectly employed by any of them to perform or furnish any the Work or anyone for
whose acts any of them may be liable, shall be remedied by CONTRACTOR (except damage or loss
atbibut.cibJe to the fault of Drawings or Specifications or to the acts or omissions of OWNER or PROFESSIONAL
or anyone employed by either of them or anyone for whose acts either of them may be liable, and not
attributable, directly or indirectly, in whole or .in part, to the fault or negligence of CONTRACTOR).
CONTRACTOR's duties and responsibilities for the safety and protection of the Work shall continue until such
time as all the Work is completed and PRO'FESSIONAL 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 Compl~tion).
. 6.21. CONTRACTOR shall designate a responsible member of its organization whose duty shaU be
the prevention of accidents at the site. This person shall be CONTRACTOR's superintendent unless otherwiSe
designated in writing by CONTRACTOR to the Project Manager. Emergencies:
6.22. In emergencies affecting the safety or protection of persons or the Work or property at the
site or adjacent thereto,'CONTRACTOR, without special instruction or authorization from PROFESSIONAL or
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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 Directive Change or Change Order be issued to document the consequences of the Changes or
variations.
6.22.1. CONTRACTOR shall immediately notify PROFESSIONAL of all events involving personal
injuries to any person on the Site, whether or not such person was engaged in the construction of the Project,
and shall file a written report on such person(s) and any other event resulting in property damage of any
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amount within five (5) days of the occurrence.
6.22.2. If PROFESSIONAL determines that a change in the Contract D~)Cuments 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 cO'rrected. copies until approved. CONTRACTOR's stamp
of approval on any submittal or sample shall constitute its representation to:PROFESSIONALand County that
CONTRACTOR has de.termined and verified all quantities, dimensions, field construction criteria, materials,
catalog numbers, and similar data, and that each submittal or sample has .been reviewed or coordinated with
the requirements of the Work and the Contract Documents.
6.24.1. No Work requiring a submittal or sample submission shall commence until the submission
has been approved by PROFESSIONAL. A copy of each approved submittal and each approved sample shall
be kept in good order by CONTRACTOR at the' site and shall be available to PROFESSIONAL and County staff.
Any delays associated with the submittal process will be considered for time extensions only, and no
damages or additional compensation for delay will be allowed. .
6.25.1. Before submission of each Shop Drawing or sample, CONTRACTOR shall have determined
and verified all quantities, dimensions, specified performance criteria, 'installation requirements, materials,
catalog nUinbers 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.
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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 whef!~ a specific means,
method, technique, sequence or procedure of construction is indicated in or required by the Contract
Documents) or to safety precautions 'or programs incident thereto. The review and approval of a separate
item as such will not indicate approval of the assembly in which the item functions.
, 6.27. No Work requiring a submittal or sample submission shall commence until the submission has
been approved by PROFESSIONAL. A copy of each approved submittal and each appr6vedsample shall be
kept in good order by COtITRACTOR at the site and shall be availaole to PROFESSIONAL and Project Manager
staff. Any delays associated with the submittal process will be considered for time extensions only, and no
damages or additional compensation for~delay will be allowed.
6.28. PROFESSIONAL's approval of submittals or samples shall not relieve_ CONTRACTOR from
responsibility for any variation from the requirements of the .Contract Documents unless CONTRACTOR has,
in writing, called PROFESSIONAL's attention to each such variation at the time of submission and the Project
Manager has given written approval to. the specific deviation; any such approval by PROFESSIONAL shall not
relieve CONTRACTOR from responsibility for errors or omissions in the submittals.
6.29. Where a shop drawing or sample is required by the Contract Documents or the schedule of
shop drawings and sample submissions accepted by PROFESSIONAL as required, any related work performed
prior to Professional's review and approval of the pertinent submittal will be at the sole expense and
responsibility of Contractor.
Continuing the Work:
6.30; CON1RACTOR 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.
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other debris or contaminates resulting from the work on a daily basis or as required. At the completion of
the work, CONTRACTOR shall remove all waste materials, rubbish, and debris from the site as well as all
tools, construction equipment and machinery, and surplus materials and will leave the Site dean 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 CONTRACfOR. CONTRACTOR will restore
to original condition those portions of the site not designated for alteration by the Conti-act Documents.
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6.32. To the fullest extent permitted by Laws and Regulations, CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and.
hold harmless OWN_ER and PROFESSIONAL and their consultants, agents and employees from and against
all claims, damages, losses and expenses, direct, indirect or consequential (including but not limited to fees
and charges of PROFESSIONAls, architects, attorneys and other PROFESSIONAls and court and arbitration
. costs) arising out of or resulting from the performance of the Work, provided that any such claim, damage,
loss or expense (a) is attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease or death, or to injury to or destruction
of tangible property (other than the Work itself) including the loss of use resulting therefrom and (b) is
caused in whole or in part by any negligent act or omission of CONTRACTOR, any Subcontractor, any person
or organization directly or indirectly employed by any of them to perform or furnish any. of the Work or
anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, regardless of whether or not it is caused in part by a party
indemnified hereunder or arises by or is imposed by Law and Regulations regardless of the negligence of any
such party.
. 6.33. In any and all claims against OWNER or PROFESSIONAL or any of their consultants, agents
or employees by any employee of CONTRACTOR, any Subcontractor, any person or organization directly or'
indirectly'employed by any of them to perform or furnish any of the Work or anyone for whose acts any of
them may.be liable, the indemnification obligation under paragraph 6.32 shall not be limited ih any way by
any limitation on the amount or type of damages, compensation or benefits payable by or for CONTRACTOR
or any SUER 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 ~.32 shall not extend to the liability of.
PROFESSIONAL, PROFESSIONAL's consultants, agents or employees arising out of the preparation or approval
of maps, drawings, opinions, reports, surveys, Change Orders, designs or specifications. .
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Related Work at ~ite:
! 7.1. OWNER,may perform other work related to the Project at the site by OWNER's own forces, have
other work performed by ailed OWNERs or let other direct contracts therefor which shall contain General
Conditions .similar to these. If the fact that such other work is to be performed was not noted in the Contrad
Documents, written notice thereof will be given to CONTRACTOR prior to starting any such. other work, and,
if CONTRACTOR believes that such performance will involve additional expense to CONTRACTOR or requires
additional time and the parties 'are unable to agree as to the extent thereof, CONTRACTOR may make a claim
therefor as provided in Articles 11 and 12.
7.1.2. CONTRACTOR shall afford each utility owner and other contractor who is a party to such a
direct contract for OWNER, if OWNER is performing the additional work with OWNER's employees, proper
and safe access to the site and a reasonable opportunity for the introduction and storage of materials and
equipment and the execution of such work, and shall properly connect and coordinate the Work with theirs.
CONTRACTOR shall do all cutting, fitting 'and patching of the. Work that may be required to make its several
parts come together properly and integrate with such other work. CONTRACTOR shall not endanger any work'
of others by cutting, excavating or otherwise altering their work and will only cut or alter their work with the
written consent of PROFESSIONAL and the others whose work will be affected. The duties' and
responsibilities of CONTRACTOR under this paragraph are for the benefit of such utility owners and other
contractors to the extent that there are comparable provisions for the benefit of CONTRACTOR in said direct
contracts between OWNER and such utility owners and other contractors. .
7.2. If any part of CONTRACTOR's Work depends for proper execution or results upon the work of
any such other contractor or utility owner (or OWNER), CONTRACTOR shall inspect and promptly report to
PROFESSIONAL in writing any delays, defects or deficiencies in such work that render it unavailable or
unsuitable for such proper execution and results. CONTRACTOR's failure so to report will constitute an
acceptance of the other work as fit and proper for integration with CONTRACTOR's Work except for latent
or nonapparent defects and deficiencies in the other work. .
Coordination:
7.4. If OWNER contracts with others for the performance of other Work on the Project at the site,
the person or organization who will have authority and responsibility for coordination of the activities among
the various prime contractors will be identified in the Supplementary Conditions, and the specific matters to
be covered by. such authority and responsibility will be itemized, and the extent of such authority and
responsibilities will be provided in the Supplementary Conditions. Unless otherwise provided in the
Supplementary Conditions, neither OWNER nor PROFESSIONAL shall have any authority or responsibility in
respect of such coordination.
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ARTICLE 8---0WNER'S RESPONSIBIUTIES
8.1. Exc~pt as otherwise provided in these General Conditions, COUNTY shall issue all
communications to CONTRACTOR through the Project Manager or PROFESSIONAL.
8.2. In case of termination of the employment of PROFESSIONAL, OWNER shall appoint a
PROFESSIONAL against whom CONTRACTOR makes no reasonable objection, whose status under the
Contract Documents shall be that of the former PROFESSIONAL. Any dispute in connection with such appoint-
ment shall be subject to arbitration.
8.3. OWNER shall furnish the data required of OWNER under the Contract Documents promptly and
shall make payments to CONTRACTOR promptly after they are due as provided in paragraphs 14.4 and 14.13.
8.4. OWNER's duties in respect of providing lands and easements and providing Engineering surveys
to establish reference points are set forth in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.4. Paragraph 4.2 refers to OWNER's
identifying and making available to CONTRACTOR copies of reports of explorations and tests of subsurface
conditions at the site and in existing structures which have been utilized by PROFESSIONAL in preparing the
Drawings and Specifications.
. 8.5. OWNER's responsibilities in respect of purchasing and maintaining liability and property
. insurance are set forth in paragraphs 5.5 through 5.8.
8.6.. OWNER is obligated to execute Change Orders as indicated in paragraph 10.3.
8.7. OWNER's responsibility in respect of certain inspections, tests and approvals is set forth in .
paragraph 13.4.
8.8. In connection with OWNER's right to stop Work or suspend Work, see paragraphs 13.10 and
15.1. Paragraph 15.2 deals with OWNER's right to terminate services of CONTRACTOR under certain
circumstances.
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ARTICLE 9---PROFESSIONAL'S STATUS DURING
CONSTRUCTION
Owner's Representative:
9.1. PROFESSIONAL will be OWNER's representative during the construction period. The duties and
responsibilities and the limitations of authority of PROFESSIONAL as OWNER's representative during .
construction are set forth in the Contract Documents and shall not be extended without written consent of
OWNER and PROFESSIONAL.
Visits to Site:
9.2.. PROFESSIONAL will make visits to the site at intervals appropriate to the various stages of
construction to observe the premises and quality of the executed Work and to determine, in general, if the
Work is proceeding in accordance with the Contract Documents. PROFESSIONAL will not be required to make
exhaustive qr:.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 conforrT:r to ~he Contract Documents. On the basis of such visits and on-site observations as an
experiellcedand qualified design PROFESSIONAL, PROFESSIONAL will keep OWNER informed or-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.
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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. ..
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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 bya Field Order
and will bc 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
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Rejecting Defective Work:
9~6. PROFESSIONAL will have authority to disapprove or reject Work which PROFESSIONAL believes
to be defective and will also have authority to require special inspection or testing of the Work as provided
in paragraph 13.9, whether or not the Work is fabricated, installed or completed.
Shop Drawings, Change Orders and Payments:
9.7. In connection with PROFESSIONAL's responsibility for Shop Drawings and samples, see
paragraphs 6.23 through 6.29 iriclusive.
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 CONTRAcrOR. PROFESSIONAL will review with CONTRAcrOR 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 andCONTRAcrOR, unless, within ten days after the date of any such decision, either OWNER
or CONTRAcrOR 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 m the
Contract Price or Contract Time will be referred initially to PROFESSIONAL in writing with a request for a
formal decision in accordance with this paragraph, which PROFESSIONAL will render in writing within a
reasonable time. Written notice of each such claim, dispute and other matter will be delivered by the claimant .
to PROFESSIONAL and the other party to the Agreement promptly (but in no event later than thirty days after
the occurrence of the event giving rise thereto) and written supporting data will be s.ubmitted 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 urider 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
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condition precedent to any exercise by OWNER or CONTRACTOR of such rights or remedies as either may
otherwise have und~r 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
respon'sible for CONTRACTOR's failure to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents.
9.15. PROFESSIONAL shall not be responsible for the acts or omissions of CONTRACTOR, any
Subcontractors, any agents or employees, or any other persons performing any of the Work.
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ARTICLE 10--CHANGES IN THE WORK
10.1. Without invalidating the Contract, OWNER may at any time or from time to time order
additions,,,'deletions, or revisions in the Work. The Project Manager shall provide CONTRACTOR with a
proposal request, identifying the Work to be added, deleted or revised. Upon receipt, CONTRACTOR shall
promptly submit a written proposal for the changed work prepared in accordance with Articles 11 and 12.
If the proposal request calls only for the deletion of Work, the Project Manager may order the partial
suspension of any Work related to the proposed deletion, in which case CONTRACTOR must cease
performance as directed; CONTRACTOR shall not be entitled to claim lost profits on. deleted work. All
changed Work shall be executed under the applicable conditions of the Contract Documents.
. 10.2. Additional Work performed by CONTRACTOR without authorization of a Change Order will not
entitle CONTRACTOR to an increase in the Contract Price or an extension of the Contract lime, except in the
case of an emergency as proviqed 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
em.ergemcy as provided in Article 6, and any other claim of CONTRACTOR for a change in the Contract lime
or the COntract Price, PROFESSIONAL will prepare a written Change Order to be sig~ 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 Directive Change to CONTRACTOR. Pricing of the Work Directive Change will be in accordance with.
Section 11.3. The Work Directive Change will specify a price, and if applicable a time extension, detennined
to be reasonable by OWNER. If CONTRACTOR fails to sign such Work Directive Change, CON1RACTOR may
submit a claim in accordance with Articles 11 and 12, but CONTRACTOR shall nevertheless be obligated to
fully perform the work as directed by the Construction Change Directive.
10.5. CONTRACTOR shall proceed diligently with performance of the Work as directed by OWNER,
regardless of pending claim actions, unless otherwise aQreed to in writing.
10.6. If notice of any change affecting the general scope of the Work or the provisions of the
Contract Documents (including, but not limited to; Contract Price or Contract Time) is required by the
provisions of any Bond to be given to a surety, the giving of any such notice will be CONTRACTOR's
responsibility, and the amount of each applicable Bond will be adjusted accordingly.
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ARTICLE ll-CHANGE OF CONTRACT PRICE
, 11.1. The Contract Price constitutes the total compensation (subject to written authorized
adjustments) payable to CONTRACTOR for performing the Work. All duties, responsibilities and obligations
assigned to or undertaken by CONTRACTOR shall be at CONTRACTOR's expense without change in the
Contract Price.
11.2. The Contract Price r:nay only be changed by a Change Order or by a Written Amendment. Any
claim for an increase or decrease in the Contract Price shall be based on written notice delivered by the party
making the claim to the other party and to PROFESSIONAL promptly (but in no event later than thirty days)
after the occurrence of the event giving rise tothe 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 c1aimant'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 accor-
dance with paragraph 9.11 if OWNER and CONTRACTOR cannot otherwise agree on the amount involved.
No claim for an adjustment in the Contract Price will be valid if not submitted in accordance with this
paragraph 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, CONTRACfOR 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 t~ 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 Jump sum price shall be established by mutual agreement of the
parties.
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on a price for the changed work, a reasonable price for the same shall be established by OWNER in
accordance with 11.4 and 11.5. OWNER shall then process a unilateral Change Order, specifying the said
reasonable price, in accordance with 11.4 through 11.6. CONTRACTOR shall perform the Work as directed
in the Change Order.
11.3.6. Failure on the part of CONTRACTOR to construct any Item to plan or authorized dimensions
within the specification tolerances shall result in: reconstruction to acceptable tolerances at no additional costs
to OWNER; acceptance at no pay; or acceptance at reduced final pay quantity or reduced unit price, all at
the discretion of OWNER. Determinations of aggregate monetary change for items identified as lump sum
quantities shall be made by OWNER based upon an analysis of the scope of CONTRACTOR's failure to
construct to plan or authorized dimensions.
Cost of the Work:
11.4. The term Cost of the Work means the sum of all costs necessarily incurred and paid by
CONTRACTOR in the proper performance of the Work~ Except as otherwise may be agreed to in writing by
OWNER, such costs shall be in amounts no higher than those prevailing in the locality of the Project, shall
include only the following items and shall not include any of thecosts itemized in paragraph 11.5:
~1.4.1. 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 trcin$portation' and storage thereof, and Suppliers' field services required in connection therewith. All cash
discounts shall accrue. to CONTRACTOR unless OWNER deposits funds with CONTRACTOR with which to make
payments, in which case the cash discounts shall accrue to OWNER. Trade discounts, rebates and refunds
and all returns from sale of surplus materials and equipment shall accrue to OWNER,' and CONTRACTOR shall
make provisions so that they may be obtained.
11.4.3. Payments made by CONTRACTOR to the Subcontractors for Work performed by
Subcontractors. If required by OWNER, CONTRACTOR shall obtain competitive bids from Subcontractors
acceptable to CONTRACTOR and shall deliver such bids to OWNER who then determines, with the advice of
PROFESSIONAL, which bids will be accepted. If asubcontract 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 ins.ofar as applicable: .
11.4.4. CostS of special consultants (including but not limited to PROFESSIONAL's architects, testing
laboratories, surveyors, attorneys and accountants) employed for services specifically related to the Work.
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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. .
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,
whi!=h are consumed in the perfonnance ofthe 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 tenns 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.
. U.4.5.5. Deposits lost for causes other than negligence of CONTRACTOR, any Subcontractor or any-
one directly or indirectly employed by any of them or for whose acts any of them may be liab'e~ 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 perfonnance 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, PROFESSIONAls, architects, estimators, attorneys,
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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
c1assification's referred to in paragraph 11.4.1 or specifically covered by paragraph 11.4.4-all of which are to
be considered administrative costs covered by CONTRACTOR's Fee.
11.5.2. Expenses of CONTRACTOR's principal area branch offices other than CONTRACTOR's office
at the site.
11.5.3. Any part of CONTRACTOR's capital expenses, including interest on CONTRACTOR'S capital
used for the Change Order Work and charges against CONTRACTOR for delinquent payments.
11.5.4. . 'Cost of pr:emiums 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 m(.ly 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 frfteen
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 l!Jnder paragraphs 11.4.4, 1'1.4.5 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 COf\fTRAC-
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TOR'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
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.
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Prior to Final payment, an appropriate Change Order wilibei~sued as recommended by PROFESSIONAL to
. reflect actual amounts due CONTRACTOR on account of Work covered by allowances, and the Contract Price
shall be correspondingiy 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.
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~1.9.3. Where the quantity of any item of Unit Price Work performed by CONTRACTOR differs
materially aod significantly from the estimated quantity of such item indicated in the Agreement and there
is no corresponding adjustment with reSpect to any other item of Work and if CONTRACTOR believes that
CONTRACTOR has incurred additional expense as a result thereof, CON'TMCTOR may. make a claim for an
increase in the Contract Price in accordance with Article 11 if the partes are unable to agree as to! the amount
of any such increase.
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ARTICLE 12--CHANGE OF CONTRACT TIME
12.1. The Contract Time may only be changed by a Change Order. Any request for an extension'
in the Contract Time shall be made in writing and delivered to PROFESSIONAL and Project Manager within
seven (7) calendar days of the occurrence first happening and resulting in the claim. Written supporting data
will be submitted to PROFESSIONAL and Project Manager within fifteen (15) calendar days after such
occurrence unless the Project Manager allows additional time. All claims submitted by CONTRACTOR for
adjustments to the Contract Time must set forth in detail the reasons for and causes of the delay and clearly
indicate why the subject delay was beyond CONTRACTOR's control or fault.
12.2. If CONTRACTOR is delayed at any time in the performance, progress, commencement, or
completion of the Work by any act or neglect of OWNER or PROFESSIONAL, or by an employee of either, or
by any.'separate CONTRACTOR employed by OWNER, or by changes ordered in the' Work, or by labor
disputes, fire, ul')avoidable 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 havestrictfy complied with all
the requirements of the Contract Documents. Provided, however, notwithstanding anything in the Contract
Documents to the contrary, no interruption, interference, ineffidency, suspension or delay in the performance,
progress, commencement or completion of the Work for any cause whatsoever, including those for which
O'<<NER or PROFESSIONAL may be responsible in whole or in part, shall relieve CONTRACTOR of its duty to
perform or give rise to any right to damages or additional compensation from OWNER. CONTRACTOR's sole
and exclusive remedy against OWNER for interruption, interference, inefficiency, suspension or delay of any
aspect of the Work shall be the'right to seek an extension to the Contract Time in accordance with the
procedures set forth herein.
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ARTICLE 13-:WARRANTY AND GUARANTEE; TESTS AND INSPECTIONS: CORRECTION,
REMOVAL OR ACCEPTANCE OF DEFECTIVE WORK
Warranty and Guarantee:
13.1. CONTRACTOR warrants and guarantees to OWNER that all materials and equipment will be
new unless otherwise specified and that all work will be of good quality, 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 unsatisfcictory 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 pla'ce,may be
rejected, corrected, or accepted as provided in this Article.
Access to Work: .
13.2. ForJhe 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 acce~s to the Work. CONTRACTOR shall provide proper facilities for such access and observation of
the Work and also for any inspection or testing by others.
Tests and Inspections:
13.3. If the Contract Documents, laws, ordinances, rules, regulations or orders of any public
authority having jurisdiction require any Work to specifically be inspected, tested, or approved by someone
other than CONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR shall give PROFESSIONAL timely notice of readiness therefore.
13.4. The testing firm(s) (if assigned by OWNER to this Work) and all such inspections, tests, or
approvals provided for by OWNER shall be identified in writing by PROFESSIONAL to CONTRACTOR. All other ,
inspections, tests or approvals shall be at CONTRACTOR's expense including additional expenses for
inspection and tests required as a result of delays by CONTRACTOR or hours worked in excess of 40 hours
per week. For all required ,inspections, tests, and approvals on any Work prepared, performed, or assembled
. away from the site, CONTRACTOR will furnish PROFESSIONAL with the required Certificates of Inspection,
testing, or approval. All such tests will be in accordance with the methods prescribed by the American Society
for Testing and Materials or such other applicable organizations as may be required by law or the Contract
Documents. Materials or Work in place that fail to pass acceptability tests shall be retested at the direction'
of PROFESSIONAL and at CONTRACTOR's expense. ' .
13.5. All inspections, tests or approvals other than those required by ~ws or Regulations of any
public body having jurisdiction shall 'be performed by org,anizations 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
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given PROFESSIONAL timely notice of CONTRACTOR's intention to cover the same and PROFESSIONAL has
not acted with reasonable promptness in response to such notice. 13.7. Neither observations by
PROFESSIONAL or Project Manager nor inspections, tests, or approvals by person's other than CONTRACTOR
shall reJieveiCONTRACTOR 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, expo-
sure, observation, inspection and testing and of satisfactory reconstruLtion (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
equipm,ent or if CONTRACTOR violates any provisions of these Contract Documents, OWNER may order
CO~CTOR 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
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replacing all Work of others destroyed or damaged by the correction, removal, or replacement of the
defective Work.
One Year Correction Period:
13.12. If, after approval of final payment and prior to the expiration of one year after the date of
substantial completion or such longer period -of time as may be prescribed by law or by the terms of any
applicable special guarantee required by the CSontract 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 cO!Tection or removal and replacement of defective Work, OWNER
(and, prior to PROFESSIONAL's recommendation of final payment, also PROFESSIONAL) prefers to accept
it, OWNER may do so. CONTRACTOR shall bear all direct, indirect and consequential costs attributable to
OWNER's evaluation of and determination to accept such defective Work (such costs to be approved by
PROFESSIONAL as to reasonableness and to include but not be limited to fees and charges of
PROFESSIONAls, architects, attorneys and other PROFESSIONAls). If any such acceptance occurs prior to
PROFESSIONAL's recommendation of final payment, a Change Order will be issued incorporating the
necessary revisions in the Contract Documents with respect to the Work, and OWNER shall be entitled to an
appropriate decrease in the Contract Price, and, if the partiess 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
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PROFESSIONAL, and a Change Order will be issued incorporating the necessary revisions in the Contract
Documents with respect to the Work, and OWNER shall be entitled to an appropriate decrease in the Contract
Price, and, if the parties are unable to agree as,to the amount thereof, OWNER may make a claim therefor
as provided in Article 11. Such direct, indirect and consequential costs will include, but not be limited to, fees,
and charges of PROFESSIONAls, architects, attorneys and other PROFESSIONAls, all court costs and all costs
of repair and replacement of work of others destroyed or damaged by correction, removal or replacement
. of CONTRACT08,'sdefective 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 CONTRACfOR'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
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to OWNER of associated inspection, construction management and resident PROFESSIONAls shall be
identified to CONTRACTOR and the Contract Price reduced by a like amount via Change Order.
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ARTICLE 14-PA YMENTS TO CONTRACTOR AND COMPLETION
Schedule of Values:
14.1. The schedule of values established as provided in ,2.9 will serve as the basis for progress,
payments and will be incorporated into a form of application for Payment acceptable to Project Manager.
Progress payments on account of Unit Price Work will be based on the number of units completed. '
Application for Progress Payment:
14.2. At least twenty (20) calendar days before the date established for each progress payment
(but not more often than once a month), CONTRACTOR shall submit to PROFESSIONAL for review an
application for Payment filled out and signed by'CONTRAcTOR covering the work completed as of the date
of the application and accompanied by such' supporting documentation as is required by the Contract
Documents. If payment is requested on the basis of materials and equipment not incorporated in' the Work
but delivered and suitably stored at the site or at another location agreed to in writing, the Application for
Payment shall alSo be accompanied by a bill of safe, invoice or other documentation warranting that OWNER
has received the materials and equipment free and clear of all liens and evidence that the materials and
equipment are covered by appropriate property insurance and other arrangements to protect OWNER's
interest therein, all of which will be satisfactory to OWNER. 'Payment is subject to a ten percent (10%)
retainage that will be held until the final payment or acceptance by OWNER. The amount of retainage with
respect to progress payments will be as stipulated in the Agreement.
CONTRACTOR~ 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 riot, 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 CONTRACTO,R 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
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calred for in the Contract Documents, to a final determination of quantities and classifications for Unit Price
Work under paragraph 9.10, and to any other qualifications stated in the recommendation; and that
CONTRACfOR is enbtled 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
PROF.ESSIONAL'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 Je 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 set-off
against the amount recommended, but OWNER must give CONTRACTOR immediate written notice (with a
copy to PROFESSIONAL) stating the reasons for such action.
Substantial Completion:
14.8. When CONTRACTOR considers the entire Work ready for its intended use; CONTRACTOR shall
notify OWNER and PROFESSIONAL in writing that the entire Work is substantially complete (except for items
specifically listed by CONTRACTOR .as incomplete) and request that PROFESSIONAL issue a certificate of
Substantial Completion. Within a reasonable time thereafter, OWNER, CONTRACTOR and PROFESSIONAL
shall make an inspection of the Work to determine the status of completion. If PROFESSIONAL does not con-
sider 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
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deliver to OWNER a tentative certificate of Substantial Completion which shall fix the date of Substantial
Completion. There shall be attached to the certificate a tentative list 'of items to be completed or corrected
before final payment. OWNER shall have seven days after receipt of the tentative certificate during which to
make written objection to PROFESSIONAL as to any provisions of the certificate or attached list. If, after
considering such objections, PROFESSIONAL concludes that the Work is not substantially complete,
PROFESSIONAL will within fourteen days after submission of the tentative certificate to OWNER notify
CONTRACTOR in writing stating the reasons therefor. If, after consideration of OWNER's objections,
. PROFESSIONAL considers the Work substantially complete, PROFESSIONAL winwithin 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 afore-
said 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 of the Work ready for its intended use and substantially complete and
request PROFESSIONAL to issue a certificate of Substantial Completion for that part of the Work. Within a
reasonable time after either such request, OWNER, CONTRACTOR and PROFESSIONAL shall make an inspec-
tion of that part of the Work to determine its status of completion. If PROFESSIONAL does not consider that
part of the Work to be substantiailycomplete, 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 responsibil~ty in respect thereof and access thereto.
14.10.2. OWNER may at any time request CONTRACTOR in writing to permit OWNER to take over
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operation of any such part of the Work although it is not substantially complete. Acopy of such request will '
be sent to PROFESSIONAL and, within a reasonable time thereafter, OWNER, CONTRACTOR and
PROFESSIONAL shall make an inspection of that part of the Work to determine its status of completion and
PROFESSIONAL will prepare a list of the items remaining to be completed or corrected thereon before final
payment. If CONTRACTOR does not object in writing to OWNER and PROFESSIONAL that such part of the
Work is hot 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 Benef"icial
Occupancy.
Final Inspection:
14.11. Upon written notice from CONTRACTOR that the entire Work or an agreed portion thereof
is 'complete, PROFESSIONAL will make a final inspection with OWNER and CONTRACTOR and will notify
CONTRACTOR in writing of all particulars in which this inspection reveals that the Work is incomplete or
defective. CONTRACTOR shall immediately take such measures as are necessary to remedy such deficiencies.
Final Application for Payment:
, 14.12. After CONTRACTOR has completed all such corrections to the satisfaction of PROFESSIONAL
and OWNER and delivered in accordance with the Contract Documents all maintenance and operating
instructions, schedules, guarantees, bonds, certificates or other evidence of insurance required by 5.2,
certificates of inspection, marked-up record documents and other documents, CONTRACTOR may make
application for final payment following the procedure for progress payments. The final Application for
Payment shall be accompanied (except as previously delivered) by: (i) all documentation called for in the
Contract Documents, including but not limited to the evidence of insurance required, (ii) consent of the
surety, if any, to final payment, and (iii) complete and legally effective releases or waivers (satisfactory to
OWNER) of all liens arising out of or filed in connection with the Work. In lieu of such releases or waivers
of liens and as approved by County, CONTRACTOR may furnish receipts or release in full and an affidavit of
CONTRACTOR that (i) the releases and receipts include all labor, services, material and equipment for' which
a lien could be filed, and (ii) all payrolls, material and equipment bills and other indebtedness connected with
the Work for which OWNER or OWNER's property might in any way be responsible have been paid or
otherwise satisfied. If any Subcontractor or supplier fails to furnish such a release or receipt in full,
CONTRACTOR may furnish a bond or other collateral satisfactory to OWNER to indemnify OWNER against
any lien.
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14.12.1. No a'pplication for final payment will be accepted by OWNER until approved as-built
documents by CONTRACTOR are accepted and approved by PROFESSIONAl.
14.12.2. Notwithstanding any other provision of these contract documents to the contrary, OWNER
and PROFESSIONAL are under no duty or obligation whatsoever to any vendor, materials provider,
Subcontractor, laborer or other party to ensure that payments due and owing by CONTRACTOR to any of
them are or will be made. Such parties shall rely only on CONTRACTOR's surety bonds for remedy of
nonpayment by him. ' CONTRACTOR agrees to defend and resolve all claims made by Subcontr-actors,
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 b,asis 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 refu$ing to recommend final payment, in which case
CONTRACTOR-shall make the necessary corrections and resubmit the Appli~ation. 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 dl,le 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 shaH, upon receipt of CONTRACTOR's final Application for Payment
and recommendation of PROFESSIONAL and without terminating the Agreement, make 'payme!lt of the
balance due for that portion of the Work fully completed and accepted. If the remaining balance to be held
by OWNER for Work not fully completed or corrected is less than the retainage stipulated in the Contract and
if bonds have been furnished as required in Article 5, the written consent of the surety to the payment of the
balance due for that portion of the Work fully completed and accepted shall be submitted by CONTRACTOR
to PROFESSIONAL with the application for such payment. Such payment shall be made under the terms and
conditions governing final payment, except that it shall not constitute a waiver of claims.
CONTRACTOR's Continuing Obligation:"
14.15. CONTRACTOR's obligation to perform and complete the Work in accordance with the Contract
Documents shall be absolute. Neither recommendation of any progress or final payment by PROFESSIONAL,
nor the issuance of a certificate of Substantial Completion,. nor any payment by OWNER to CONTRACTOR
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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 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 cfaims by OWNER against CONTRACTOR, except cfaims arising from
unsettled liens, from defective Work apPearing after final inspection pursuant to 14.11 from failureto comply
with the Contract Documents or the terms of any special guarantees specified therein, or from
CONTRACTOR's continuing obligations under tneContract Documents; and
14.16.2. A waiver of all cfaims by CONTRACTOR against OWNER other than those previously made
in writing and still unsettled. .
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ARTICLE lS--5USPENSION 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. equiv21ent c:r
similar action by filing a petition or otherwise under any other federal or state law in effect at such time,
relating to the bankruptcy or insolvency;
15.2.2. if a petition is filed against .cONTRACTOR under any chapter of the Bankruptcy Code as now
. or hereafter in effect at the time of filing, or if a petition is filed seeking any such equivalent or similar relief
against CONTRACTOR under any other federal or state law in effect at the time relating to bankruptcy or
insolvency;
15.2.3. if CONTRACTOR makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors;
15.2.4. if a trustee, receiver, custodian or agent of CONTRACTOR is appointed under applicable law
or under contract, whose appointment or authority to take charge of property of CONTRACTOR is for the
purpose of enforcing a Lien against such property or for the purpose of general administration of such
property for the benefit of CONTRACTOR's creditors;
15.2.5. if CONTRACTOR admits in writing an inability to pay its debts generally, as they become due;
. 15.2.6. if CONTRACTOR fails to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents
(including, but not limited to, failure to supply sufficient skilled workers or suitable materials or equipment
or failure to adhere to the progress schedule established under paragraph 2.~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 provisiqns of the Contract
Documents,
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OWNER may, after giving CONTRACTOR (and the surety, if there be one) seven days' written notice and to
the extent permitted by Laws and Regulations, terminate the services of CONTRACTOR, exclude
CONTRACTOR from "the site and take possession of. the Work and of all CONTRACTOR's tools, appliances,
construction equipment and machinery at the site and use the same to the full extent they could be used by
" CONTRACTOR (without liability to CONTRACTOR for trespass or conversion), incorporate in the Work all ,
materials and equipment stored at the site or for which OWNER has paid CONTRACTOR but which are stored
elsewhere, and finish the Work as OWNER may deem expedient. In such case CONTRACTOR shall not be
entitled to receive any further payment until the Work is finished. ,If the unpaid balance of the Contract Price
exceeds the direct, indirect and consequential costs of completing the Work (including but not limited to fees
and charges of 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 the'n existing or which may thereafter
accrue. Any retention or payment of moneys due CONTRACTOR by OWNER will not release CONTRACTOR
from liability. '
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CONTRACTOR May Stop Work or Terminate:
15.6. If through no act or fault of CONTRACTOR, the Work is suspended for a period of more than
ninety calendar days by OWNER or under an order of court or other public authority, or PROFESSIONAL fails
to act on any Application for Payment within thirty days after it is submitted or OWNER fails for thirty-one
days to pay CONTRACTOR any sum finally determined to be due, then CONTRACTOR may upon seven
working days written notice to OWNER and PROFESSIONAL and provided OWNER or PROFESSIONAL did not
remedy such suspension or failure within that time, ter,minate the Agreement and reCover from OWNER
payment on the same terms as provided in 15.2. In lieu or terminating the Agreement and without prejudice
to any other right or remedy, if PROFESSIONAL has faiied to act on an Application for Payment within thirty
, days after it is submitted, or OWNER has failed for thirty-one days after it is submitted, or OWNER has failed
for thirty-one calendar days to pay CONTRACTOR 'any sum finally determined to be due, CONTRACTOR may
upon seven days written notice to OWNER and PROFESSIONAL stop the Work until payment of all such
amountS due CONTRACfOR, inCluding interest thereon. The provisions of this paragraph are not intended
' to preclude CONTRACTOR from making claim under Articles 11 and 12 for an increase in Contract Price or
Contract Times or otherwise for expenses or damage directly attributable to CONTRACTOR's stopping Work
as permitted by this paragraph. The proVisions of this paragraph shall not relieve CONTRACfOR of the
obligations under paragraph 6.30 to carry on the Work in accordance with the progress schedule and without
delay during disputes and disagreements with OWNER.
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ARTICLE 16--DISPUTE RESOLUTION
16.1. All disputes arising under this Contract or its interpretation whether involving law or fact or
both, or ,extra work, and all claims for alleged breach of contract shall within ten (10) working days of the
commencement of the dispute be presented by CONTRACTOR to OWNER for decision. All papers pertaining
to claims shall be filed in quadruplicate. Such notice need not detail the amount of the claim but shall state
the facts su(.rounding 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 oniy 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
o~t of, or relating to, the Contract Documents or the breach thereof shall be decided under Georgia Law in
the Superior Court of Richmond County, Georgia. CONTRACTOR by execution of the Contract consents to
jurisdiction and venue in the Superior Court of Richmond County, Georgia, and waives any right to contest
same.
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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 nme: ,
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 thelast day of such Period. If the last day of any such period falls
, on a Saturday or Sunday or on a day made a legal holiday by the law of the applicable jurisdiction, such day
will be omitted from the computation.
17.2.2. A calendar day of twenty-four hours measured from midnight to the next midnight shall
constitute a day. '
, General:
17.3. Should OWNER or CONTRACTOR suffer injury or damage to person or property because of any
error, omission or act of the other party or of any of the other party's employees or agents or others for
whose acts the other party is legally liable, claim should be made in, writing to the other party within a
reasonable time of the first observance of such injury or damage. The provisions of this paragraph 17.3 shall
not be construed, as a substitute for or a waiver of the provisions of any applicable statute of limitations or
repose.
17.4. The duties and obligations imposed by these General Conditions and the rights and remedies
available hereunder to the parties hereto, and, in particular but without limitation, the warranties, guarantees
and obligations imposed upon CONTRACTOR by paragraphs 6.32, 13.1, 13.12, 13.14, 14.3 and 15.2 and all
of the rights and remedies available to OWNER and PROFESSIONAL thereunder, are in addition to, and are
not to be construed in any way as a limitation of, any rights and remedies available to any or all of them
, which are otherwise imposed or available by, Laws or Regulations, by special warranty or guarantee or by
other provisions of the Contract Documents, and the provisions of this paragraph will be as effective as if
repeated specifically in the Contract Documents in connection with each particular duty, obligation, right and
remedy to which they apply. All representations, warranties and guarantees made il7l 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.
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17.6. The Contract Documents are intended by the Parties to, and do, supersede any and all
provisions of the Georgia Prompt Pay Act, O.C.G.A. Section ,13-11-1, et seq. In the event any provision of
the Contract Documents are inconsistent with any provision of the Prompt Pay Act, this provision of the
Contract Documents shall control.
17.7. Notwithstanding any provision of the law to the contrary, the parties agree that no interest
shall be due Contractor on any sum held as 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 <:onstruction:
17.9.1 The CONTRACTOR is hereby notified that the discharge 'of any untreated wastewater to
waters of the State is a violation of Georgia Water Quality Regulations and is prohibited.
17.9.2 The CONTRACTOR will submit an Emergency Response Plan prior to beginning work. This
plan will include a list of key personnel with 24-hour contact information who will respond during an
emergency situation. The ERP will include estimates of mobilization time for a response crew to arrive onsite.
Any changes to the Emergency Response Plan will be submitted to the RESIDENT PROJECT
REPRESENTATIVE prior to implementation.
17.9.3 In the event bypass pumping 'is required to facilitate new sewer construction, bypassing plans
and supporting calculations must be submitted to the Augusta Utilities Department for review prior to
establishment of the bypass. All bypass systems will include complete redundancy in pumping systems, if
failur~ of the primary pumping system could result in a discharge of untreated wastewater to waters of the
State. .
17.9.4 Bypass pumping will be monitored continuously by a person knowledgeable in pump operation
and maintenance if the failure of the bypass pump could result in the discharge of untreated wastewater to
waters of the State. '
17.9.5 In the event of a discharge of untreated wastewater, the CONTRACTOR will tak~ 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.
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17.9.6 The RESIDENT PROJEcr REPRESENTATIVE will coordinate notification of the Georgia
Environmental Protection Division (800.241.4113) and the Augusta Emergency Management Agency if
appropriate..
17.9.7 If, in the opinion of the RESIDENT PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE and the Owner, the
CONTRACTOR is not responding to an emergency situation in an appropriate manner, the Utilities Department
will undertake necessary actions to abate an overflow situation. The cost of these actions will be the
responsibility of the CONTRACTOR.
17.9.8 Following a discharge of untreated wastewater, a downstream inspection will be conducted
by the Utilities ,Department to assess potential mitigation measures that may be required of the
CONTRACTOR.
PROGRAM MANAGER:
17.10 The pROGRAM MANAGER for the project is CH2M HILL, 360 Bay Street, Suite 100 Augusta,
GA 30901. '
The presence or duties of PROGRAM MANAGER's personnel at the construction site, whether as onsite
representatives or otherwise, do not make PROGRAM MANAGER or PROGRAM MANAGER's personnel in any
way responsible for those duties that belong to OWNER and / or the CONTRACTOR or other entities, and do
not relieve the CONTRACTOR or any other entity of their obligations, duties, and responsibilities, including,
but not limited to, all c;:onstructionmethods, means, techniques, sequences, and procedures necessary for
coordinating and completing 'all portions of the construction work in accordance with the construction Contract
Documents and any health and safety precautions required by such construction work.
PROGRAM MANAGER and PROGRAM MANAGER's personnel have no authority to exercise any control over
any construction contractor or other entity or their employees in connection with their work or any health or
safety precautions and have no duty of inspecting, noting, observing, correcting, or reporting on health or
safety deficiencies of the CONTRACTOR(s) or other entity or any other persons at the site except PROGRAM
MANAGER's own 'personnel.
The presence of PROGRAM MANAGER's personnel at the construction site is for the purpose of providing to
OWNER a greater degree of confidence that the completed construction work will conform generally to the
construction docum'ents 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 '
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1.1 SPECIALTY HAZARDS:
The Contractor's and his Subcontractor's Liability and Property Damage Insurance shall provide
adequate protection against the following special hazards:
A. Work within the rights-of-way of the Augusta-Richmond County roads.
B . Work within easements granted by property owners in connection with the construction of
the project.
C. Work in close proximity to existing water lines, power lines, telephone lines, gas lines,
other utilities and private structures contiguous to the job site. .
1.2 TESTING LABORATORY:
All materials testing and laboratory work in connection therewith shall be paid for by the
Contractor and approved by the Owner's Resident Project Representative.
1.3 SURVEYS:
The Contractor will provide surveying for construction stake-out, horizontal control and vertical
control as necessary.
1.4 ENGINEER/PROGRAM MANAGER: '
All references to "Engineer" shall be interpreted to mean the County's official designee. The
PROGRAM MANAGER for the project is CH2M HILL, 360 Bay Street, Suite 100, Augusta,
, GA 30901.
1.5 UNDERGROUND UTILITIES:
Prior to commencing construction, the Contractor shall coordinate with all utility companies
through the "one call" method or other appropriate steps to locate and avoid damage toall
utilities that may affect or be affected by the Contractor's work.
1.6 SAFETY:
The Contractor shall use state .certified flagmen, barricades, and signs as necessary to notify the
public, in particular those persons driving in the vicinity of the project, of the construction and its
affect on traffic.
1. 7 PROJECT SIGN:
The Contractor will furnish, install, and maintain two (2) two-sided project signs at prominent
locations on the construction site as directed by the Resident Project Representative. These signs
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shall be 8-feet wide by 4-feet high constructed of 3/4 inch exterior high-density overlaid plywood.
The signs will carry in a prominent manner the names of the project, the Owner, and the
Contractor and Resident Project Representative as noted in the detail drawing. An experienced
sign maker shall apply black, upper case lette.ring on a white background. It is recommended that
lettering be 6 inches in height and in no case less than 4 inches, and the full size stencil shall be
approved before fabrication. Paint shall be exterior type enamel.
The sign shall be constructed and erected on wood posts in a substantial manner. The sign shall
be located as directed by the Resident Project Representative and within 20 feet of the edge of the
roadway. No portion of the sign shall be within 6 feet of the edge of the roadway. The sign shall
be vertically mounted at a height of 5 feet as measured from the ground surface to the bottom
edge of the sign. The sign shall be oriented at a 90-degree angle to the roadway, and placed in
such a manner so as not to be a visual obstruction.
1.8 RESIDENT NOTIFICATION
The Contractor is required to notify a property owner prior to working along easements and/or in
rights-of-way adjacent to private property where the work will affect the property owner's grass,
landscaping, irrigation or other sections of rights-of-way that the property owner maintains. The
Contractor shall provide the required notification via printed flyers containing the following
pertinent project information: Bond Project Number, Project Name, Contractor, Design Engineer,
Program Manager, brief description of the project, Augusta Utilities contact phone number, and
Contractor's contact phone number. The Contractor will be responsible for distributing the flyer
throughout the project area preferably by delivering it to the property owners in person or
alternately by placing it at the property owner's door or inserting it into a newspaper slot, if
applicable.
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SECTION T-l- SITE WORK
SCOPE:
The work covered by this specification consists of furnishing all plant, labor, equipment,
appliances, materials and supervision, and in performing all operations in connection with
clearing, grubbing, excavation, filling, backfilling, grading the site, field layout, staking, and grade
setting in strict accordance with this section of the specifications, the applicable drawings and
terms and conditions of the Contract.
GENERAL:
Operations shall be conducted in a manner which will provide for the safety of employees and
others. Existing utility lines, walks, steps, paving, structures, or trees to remain shall be
safeguarded and protected from 'damage, and supported if necessary. Prior to any work the
Contractor shall obtain necessary permits for work in the area or shall ,ascertain that the permits
have otherwise been obtained. See Special Conditions for field layout, staking, and grade setting
requirements.
CLEARING:
Clearing shall consist of the felling and cutting up or trimming of trees and the satisfactory
disposal of the trees and other vegetation designated for removal together with the down timber,
snags, brush and rubbish occurring within the project limits. Trees and other vegetation to be
removed and all stumps, roots, and brush in areas to be cleared but not grubbed shall be cut off
flush with or slightly below the original ground surface. Trees and stumps in areas to the covered
by embankments 3 feet or more in height shall be cut off to 8 inches or less above the original
ground surface. Trees arid other vegetation in areas to be cleared and grubbed may be removed
by uprooting or any other method that the Contractor may propose that is satisfactory to the
Resident Project Representative. Individual trees and groups of trees designated to be left
standing shall be trimmed of all live branches to such heights and in such malmer as directed by
the Resident Project Representative. All limbs and branches required to be trimmed shall be
neatly cut close to the whole of the tree or to main branches, and be cuts more than 1-1/2 inches
in diameter thus made shall be painted with an approved tree wound paint.
GRUBBING:
Grubbing shall consist of the removal and disposal of all stumps, roots larger than 3 inches in
diameter to the depth specified, and matted roots from the areas to be grubbed. In foundations
areas, stumps, roots, logs or other timber 3 inches and over in diameter, matted roots, and other
debris not suitable for foundation purposes, shall be excavated and removed to a depth not less
, than 18 inches below any subgrade, shoulder or slope; and to a depth of 12 in~hes below finish
grade in areas to be grassed. All depressions excavated below the original ground surface for or
by the removal of stumps and roots, shall be refilled with suitable material and compacted to make
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the surface conform to the surrounding ground surface. Grubbing will not be required in areas
other than those occupied by construction and graded and grassed areas.
DISPOSAL OF CLEARED AND GRUBBED MATERIAL,;,
Merchantable Timber: All merchantable timber (6" diameter at the base or larger) cut from the
construction sites, or from the rights-of-way, shall remain the property ofthe landowner. The .
contractor shall trim and cut such timber and stack it neatly within the easement or right-of-way,
as directed by the Resident Project Representative.
Burning or Removal 'From Site: All Timber, except such timber which the Resident Project
Representative considers merchantable, all logs, stumps, r90ts, brush, rotten wood and other
refuse :from the clearing and grubbing operations shall be,burned, except that when permitted in
writing by the Resident Project Representative, logs and large stumps may be otherwise disposed
of as elected by the Contractor. Such permit will state the conditions covering the disposal of
such logs and stumps without burning, including the areas in which they may be placed. Timber
and other refuse to be disposed of by burning shall be burned at locations specified by the
Resident Project Representative, in a manner that will avoid all hazards, such as damage to
existing structures, construction in progress, trees and vegetation. The Contractor will be
responsible for compliance with all Federal and State Laws and regulations relative to the building
of fires. Disposal by burning shall be kept under constant attendance until the fires have burned
out or have been extinguished..
MATERIALS:
Borrow Material shall be selected to meet the requirements and conditions of the particular
installation for which it is to be used. The material shall consist of sand soils or sand-clay soils
capable of being readily shaped and compacted to the required densities and shall be :free of roots,
trash and any other deleterious material. The material shall be obtained :from off-site borrow pits
approved by the Resident Project Representative. Borrow pits shall be cleared and grubbed as
necessary, and shall be opened, excavated, graded and maintained so that adequate and proper
drainage and a neat appearance shall exist at all times.
Topsoil shall consist of a natural material that occurs in surface deposits of limited depth, and, in
general, on elevated areas, it shall be composed of natural mixtures of clay and soil binder with
sand. Topsoil shall contain not more than 25 percent of clay and shall be free of stones larger
than 2 inches in diameter, roots, excessive vegetation, rubbish or other deleterious matter.
Topsoil shall be approved by the Resident Project Representative before being used on the work.
Topsoil as described, shall be excavated :from all areas to be disturbed, whether for structures,
piping, site grading, or paving, and if it cannot immediately be placed in its final location, it shall
be stored for later use. Stockpiled topsoil shall be placed to afford good drainage. Topsoil work
shall not be performed when the soil is so wet that the tilth of the soil will be destroyed.
Embankment: This item consists of placing in fills and embankments for roadways, and other site
grading work, the materials removed from the various excavations and borrow pits, all as
specified therein and in accordance with the appropriate lines, grades, sections, contours and
dimensions.
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Crushed stone surfacing material shall consist of a compacted subgrade, a 4" sand-clay base, and a
2-1/2" crushed stone surface course. The surface course shall consist of dense graded crushed
stone with 65 percent passing a NO.4 U. S. Standard Sieve.
CONSTRUCTION METHODS:
General: During construction, embankments"fills and excavations shall be kept shaped and
drained. Ditches and drains along the subgrade shall be maintained in such manner as to drain
effectively at all times. Grading shall be done so that the surface of the ground' will be properly
sloped to prevent water from running into the excavations for structures or pipe lines; any water
which accumulates in excavations shall be removed promptly. Excavated materials shall not be
stockpiled within a distance from the edge of any excavation less than 1-1/2 times the depth of the
excavation. Suitable material removed from excavation shall be used, where feasible, in the
formation of embankments, fills, subgrades, shoulders, backfills, and site grading; excess material
from excavation, not required for such uses or materials not suitable for such uses, shall be wasted
in locations directed by the Resident Project Representative. Any wetting, hauling, scarifYing,
mixing shaping, rolling, tamping or other operation incidental to the following requirements,
which, in the judgment of the Resident Project Representative, are necessary to obtain the
specified results, shall be performed by the Contractor at no additional expense to the Owner.
Site Grading: Site grading shall consist of excavating and placing all necessary materials outside
the limits of the various structures. Site grading shall be completed when all surfaces are aligned
with surrounding grades or are in conformity with the contours when shown, and are smooth,
firm, containing the specified materials. Site grading shall include all excavation, filling and
compacting required for construction of all ditches, roads, and all other areas disturbed by
construction except as otherwise specified. Site grading also shall include excavation and backfill
for walks and steps. Except as otherwise specified herein, all disturbed areas on the site shall be
finished off to a uniformly smooth' surface, free from abrupt, irregular surface changes. The
degree of smoothness shall be that ordinarily obtainable from power grader operations. The
finished surface shall not be more than 0.10 foot above or below the established grade. There
shall be no roots, wasted building materials, trash or other unsightly matter projecting through or
visible at the surface.
After all embankments and fills have been completed to grade, and after all structures and pipe
lines requiring the use of heavy equipment have been completed, excavation necessary for the
construction of walkways and steps may be performed. Excavation shall be accurately cut to line
and grade; sufficient width for the accurate placement and adequate support of the forms shall be
allowed. After the forms are removed, the backfill shall be replaced and recompacted around
structures, walks and steps. Care shall be taken to avoid damage to the walks and steps by the
tampers.
Topsoil shall be evenly spread over the entire area to receive vegetation cover. The compacted
subgrade shall be scarified to a depth of2 inches for the bonding of topsoil with the subsoil.
Topsoil shall then be evenly spread, lightly compacted (not less than one pass of a cultipacker
weighing 100 to 160#/ft. of roller) and graded to a uniform thickness of not less than 3' inches,
and the surface shall conform to the requirements of site grading, ditches, embankments, or other
features, as applicable.
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Ditches shall be cut accurately to line, grade, and cross-section. Any excessive ditch excavation
shall be backfilled to grade With material approved by the ResiOertt Project Representative,
consisting of suitable excavated soil, borrow, or stones or cobbles. The requirements of
paragraph "Site Grading" above, shall apply to ditches except as follows: The degree of
smoothness shall be that usually obtainable with string line or hand raking methods; the finished
surface of ditch slopes shall not be more than 0.10 foot above or below the appropriate elevations.
Embankment: Sloping ground surface, steeper than one vertical to four horizontal, on which
embankment or fill is to be placed, shall be plowed, stepped, or broken up in such manner that the
embankment material will bond with the existing surface. Approved material, consisting of earth,
sandy clay, sand and gravel, clay gravel, soft shale, or other granular material (not containing
muck, trees, stumps, brush, matted roots or other clods of earth or stones) shall be placed in
horizontal layers ofloose material not more than 8 inches in depth. Each layer shall be spread
uniformly and tamped and compacted to 95 percent ofthe density measured by Standard Proctor
ASTM 0698. Tamping shall be accomplished by sheepsfoot rollers or mechanical hand tampers.
Final compaction may be by an approved power roller weighing not less than 10 tons, except
where insufficient cover may cause damage to pipe. ,
CRUSHED STONE SURFACING FOR UNPAVED DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENT:
The subgrade shall be scarified 6" deep and then recompacted to 100% ASTMD698. Over the
compacted subgrade compact a 4" thick Class A sand clay base compacted to 100% of ASTM
0698 density. The 2 W' compacted crushed stone surface course shall be installed over the base.
INSPECTION AND TESTS:
The Resident Project Representative, at his discretion, may order tests and inspections to the
performed during the progress of the work, or at the completion of any individual unit of the
work, or at the time offinal inspection of the entire project. Random spot checks of elevation and
slopes shall b~ conducted by ordinary differential level and profile methods. Random spot checks
of topsoil thickness shall be conducted by cutting through the surface with a spade or mattock,
and measuring the thickness of topsoil exposed. Density of embankment, fill, backfill or subgrade
may be measured according to the procedures of ASTM D698.
GRASSING:
Areas of road shoulders and other property disturbed by construction operations shall be grassed
in accordance with the GRASSING section of the specifications. Areas to be grassed shall be
planted, maintained, and shall utilize topsoil, lime, fertilizer, proper and approved grass and mulch
sufficient to produce a cover suitable to eliminate significant erosion.
MAINTENANCE:
Irispection of site work as it is completed, shall not constitute final acceptance of the item. The
Contractor shall maintain all items in such condition as to be ready for final inspection from the
time of completion until the final acceptance of the entire project.
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SECTION T-2- EXCAVATION. FILLING AND BACKFILLING
SCOPE:
The work covered by this section of the specifications consists of furnishing all plant,' labor,
equipment, appliances, materials, layout staking and grade staking and supervision, and in
performing all operations in connection ~th the excavation, filling and backfilling for structures
and piping and providing erosion and sediment control in strict accordance with this section of the
specifications, the applicable drawings and terms and conditions ofthe Contract.
CLASSIFICATION OF EXCA V A TION:
All excavation shall be unclassified.
EXCAVATION:
General: The 'excavation shall conform to dimensions and elevations appropriate for the pipe
line or structure: Excavation shall not be carried below the elevation necessary for construction.
Excavation for Walls and Footings shall extend a sufficient distance to allow for the placing and
removal offorms, installation of services and for inspection, except where the concrete wall or
footing may be authorized to be deposited directly against excavated surfaces.
Trench Excavation: Trenches shall be excavated true to line and grade. Trenches to receive pipe
having a nominal diameter of24 inches or less shall not be less than 12 inches wider nor more
than 24 inches wider than the outside diameter of the pipe to be laid therein, so that a clear space
of not less than 6 inches nor more than 12 inches in width is provided on each side ofthe pipe.
The maximum width specified applies to the width at or below the level of the top of the pipe.
The width of the trench above the pipe may be as wide as necessary to provide room for proper,
installation of the work., The contractor'shall comply with the safety requirements of OSHA.
The bottoms of trenches for water lines shall be rounded so that the lower 90 degree quadrant of
the pipe is in direct contact throughout its entire length with undisturbed earth or with suitable
compacted fill material. Bell holes and excavation for joints shall be dug by hand after the trench
bottom has been shaped. These holes shall be so spaced and sized as to permit first class
workmanship on the joint and to insure that the maximum length of pipe possible will rest on the
prepared bottom of the trench.
.Where rock is encountered in the trench bottom, the excavation shall be carried below the bottom
of the pipe a distance of 6 inches or one-eighth the outside diameter of the pipe, whichever is
greater. Where, in the opinion of the Resident Project Representative, the natural trench bottom
is soil which is incapable of satisfactorily supporting the pipe, such unsuitable soil shall be
removed to the depth required as determined at the site. The trench bottom shall then be refilled
with selected refill material, placed in 8 inch layers and compacted at optimum moisture content
to 95% of the maximum laboratory dry weight per cubic foot as determined by ASTM D698.
Each layer shall the thoroughly tamped. The refill shall be brought to the proper elevation for the
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Dewatering and Drainage of Excavated Areas: Grading in the vicinity of structures shall be
controlled to prevent surface water from running into excavated areas. Dewatering by pumping
or well pointing from excavated areas shall be performed by the contractor to provide a stable
excavation arid a firm pit or trench bottom. Dewatering shall incur no extra cost to the Owner.
All dewatering methods shall be subject to the approval of the Resident Project Representative as
to capaCity and effectiveness. Water removed from the excavated areas shall be conveyed in a
proper manner to a suitable point of discharge where it will neither cause injury to public health,
public or private property, the surface qr use of streets by the public or work completed or in
progress~ All efforts to prevent sedi~entation shall be made. Under no circumstances shall trench
bottoms be prepared, pipes laid or appurtenances installed in water.
Protection Against Flotation: To guard against the danger of flotation of empty or partially empty
pipe due to a high water table, all dewatering operations shall be continued without interruption
until such time as sufficient backfill has been placed over the top of the pipe to overcome the
buoyancy effect of a completely empty pipe which is entirely submerged.
Shoring and Protection of Excavations: Shoring shall be provided by the contractor as
necessary to protect life or property. All existing structures, streets, and foundations which are
not to be removed or relocated shall be adequately protected or replaced by the Contractor
without cost to the Owner. Special care shall be taken to protect all existing utilities, including
water pipes, sewer pipes, gas pipes, other pipes/cables/conduits, fire hydrants, valves, electrical
poles, and others, from damage and/or undermining during excavation and installation. The
Contractor shall adequately protect the work under construction and the safety of his workman in
excavations by the use of suitable sheeting, shoring and bracing, or by sloping the banks in
accordance with the angle of repose of the soil.
The contractor alone is responsible for any damage or injury resulting from his failure either to
provide adequate protection from the excavation or to comply with OSHA requirements. '
Excess Material: Excess material to be used for backfill shall be stockpiled as directed by the
Resident Project Representative. Excavated material shall be deposited a sufficient distance from
, the side of excavation walls to prevent excessive surcharge on the wall. Excess excavated materi3.1
not suitable or required for backfill or filling shall be wasted within the limits of the site as
directed by the Resident Project Representative.
Blasting: Where blasting is necessary, it shall be done in accordance with ordinances by certified,
licensed operators. Before explosives are used, all necessary permits for the work shall be
secured. No blasting shall be set offwithin 50 feet of pipe already laid in the trench. Suitable mats
shall be provided to confine, within the limits of the excavations, all materials lifted,by blasting.
FlLL:
Earth fill shall be placed in layers not to exceed 8 inches in thickness. Each layer shall be
compacted at optimum moisture content in a manner approved by the Resident Project
Representative. After compaction, the dry weight per cubic foot for each layer shall be at least
95% ofthe maximum Laboratory Dry Weight per cubic foot, as determined by the ASTM D 698.
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Trenches and other excavations shall not be backfilled until all required tests are performed and
the work has been approved by the Resident Project Representative. The trenches shall be
carefully backfilled with the excavated materials approved for backfilling consisting of earth,
loam, sandy clay, ,sand and gravel soft'shale, or other approved materials. No material shall be
used for backfilling that contains mulch, other unstable materials, stones, blasted rock, broken
concrete or pavement, or other hard materials having any dimension greater than 4 inches; or
large clods of earth, debris, frozen earth or earth with an exceptionally high void content.
F or backfill up to a level 2 feet over the top of pressure pipelines and 2 feet above the top of
gravity pipelines, only selected materials shall be used. Select materials shall be finely divided
material free from debris, organic material and stone, and may be suitable job excavated material
or shall be provided by the Contractor from other sources. The backfill shall be placed in uniform
layers not exceeding 6 inches in depth. ' Each layer shall be moistened and carefully and uniformly
tampered with mechanical tampers or other suitable tools. Each layer shall be placed and tamped
under the pipe haunches with care and thoroughness so as to eliminate the possibility of voids or
lateral displacement.
The remainder of the backfill material shall then be placed and compacted above the level
specified above. In areas not subject to traffic, the backfill shall be placed in 12 inch layers and
each layer moistened and compacted to a density approximating that of the surrounding earth.
Under roadways, driveways, paved areas, parking lots, along roadway shoulders and other areas
subject to traffic, the backfill shall be placed in 6 inch layers and each layer moistened and
compacted to 95% maximum dry density at optimum moisture based on a modified proctor so
that traffic can be resumed immediately after backfilling is completed. Any trenches which are
improperly backfilled, or where settlement occurs, shall be reopened to the depth required for
proper compaction, then refilled and compacted with the surface restored to the required grade
compaction. Along all portions of the trenches not located in roadways, the ground shall be
'graded to a reasonable uniformity and mounding over the trenches left in a neat condition
satisfactory to the Resident Project Representative.
Sheeting not specified to be left in place shall be removeq as the backfilling progresses. Sheeting
shall be removed in such a manner as to avoid caving of the trench. Voids left by the removal of
sheeting and shoring shall be carefully filled and compacted. Where, in the opinion of the
Resident Project Representative, damage is liable to result from withdrawing sheeting, the
sheeting will be ordered to be left in place.
FILL AND BACKFILL MATERIAL:
Material for fill and backfilling shall consist of the excavated material, if suitable, or borrow
approved by the Resident Project Representative, and shall be free of trash, lumber, or other
debris, roots and other organic, perishable or deleterious matter.
Borrow material for trench backfill shall consist of sand soils or sand clay soils capable of being ,
readily shaped and compacted to the required densities and shall be free of roots, trash, and any
other deleterious material.
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When directed by the Resident Project Representative, selected refill material shall be used to
refill the trench bottom where unsuitable soil is encountered; dr, where rock excavation is
required in trenches for water lines, selected refill material shall be used to refill the trench bottom
to a minimum depth of 6 inches. Such material shall be crushed stone or gravel of suitable
gradation free from sod, sticks, roots and other organic, perishable or deleterious matter. The
Contractor shall obtain prior approval from the Resident Project Representative of the material
proposed for the above use.
PA VEMENT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT:
The contractor shall replace or repair all pavement which has been removed or damaged in his
trenching operation with pavement <;>f equal quality but not less than 811 of3,000 p.s.i. concrete,
plus 211 hot plant mix over ~ompacted fill. If trench width is 6 feet Of greater, 811 concrete cap is
not required beneath 211 hot plant mix. Sufficient pavement shall be replaced to allow for at least
one foot outside of excavation limits or damaged portions. The existing pavement shall be
neatly cut vertically and on a uniform. horizontal alignment. The type of paving used in patching
shall be the same as the original pavement and shall be tied into the adjacent pavement or slab as
directed by the Resident Project Representative. Pavement subgrade and pavement under the
cognizance of local and state highway departments shall be replaced in strict accordance with their
standards or direction. The Contractor shall meet all of the requirements of the Augusta-
Richmond County Right-of-Way Encroachment Guidelines for work which is done within the
highway right-of-way.
All pavement markings damaged or destroyed during construction ohhis project shall be replaced
with therInoplastic markings of the same configuration and color as the original markings.
Thermoplastic material and placement shall meet the requirements of Georgia Department of
Transportation Specifications for Roads and Bridges, 1993 edition. Measurement for payment
shall be by the square yard as measured in place.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL:
Temporary Silt Fencing shall be installed to limit the migration of silt from the construction area
to waterways or proximate water courses. Filter fabrics free of defects or flaws shall be installed
against a stable, post supported wire backing to intercept all runoff from the construction site.
Filter Fabrics Materials shall be strong rot-proof synthetic fibers formed into a fabric of either the
woven or ,nonwoven type. Either type of fabric shall be free of any treatment or coating which
might significantly alter its physical properties after installation. The fabric shall contain
stabilizers and/or inhibitors to make the filaments resistant to deterioration resulting from
exposure to sunlight or heat. The fabric shall be a pervious sheet of synthetic fibers oriented into
a stable network so that the fibers retain their relative position with respect to each other under
normal handling, installation, and service conditions. Edges of the fabric shall be finished to
prevent the outer yarn from pulling away from the fabric.
During all periods 'of shipment and storage, the fabric shall be wrapped in a heavy-duty protective
covering which will protect the 'cloth from sunlight, mud, dust, dirt, and debris. The fabric shall
not be exposed to temperatures greater than 140 degrees F.
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The fabric shall meet befollowing physical requirements:
Tensile ~trength (Lbs. Min.)
(ASTM D-4632)
Warp - 120
Fill - 100
Elongation (% Max.)
(ASTM D-4632)
40,
AOS (Apparent Opening Size) (Max-
Sieve Size) (ASTM D-4751)
#30
Flow Rate (Gal/Min/Sq.Ft.)
(GDT -87)
25
Ultraviolet Stability (2)
(ASTM D-4632 after 300 hours
weathering in accordance with
ASTM D-4355)
80
Bursting Strength (pSI Kin.)
(ASTM D-3786 Diaphragm Bursting
Strength Tester)
175
Minimum Fabric Width (Inches)
24
Filter Fabric Backing shall be woven wire and attached to the posts by wire, cord, staples, nails,
or other acceptable means. The filter fabric shall be installed in such a manner that 6 to 8 inches
of fabric is left at the bottom to be buried and a minimum overlap of 18 inches is provided at all
splice joints. After the fabric is installed in a trench, the trench is then to be backfilled and
compacted so that no flow can pass under the barrier.
The Wire Support Fence shall be at least 24" high and shall have at least 6 horizontal wires 4X4
WI..4 X WI.4 or equal.
Posts shall be a minimum of 4 feet long and either wood or equivalent steel posts may be used.
Soft wood posts shall be at least 3 inches in diameter or nominal 2" X 4" and straight enough to
provide a fence without noticeable misalignment. Maximum post spacing shall be 4 feet.
Wire StapleslFasteners shall be #17 gauge minimum and shall have a crown at least 3/4 inch wide
and legs at least ~ inch long. Nails for faSteners shall be #14 gauge minimum, 1 inch long with
3/4 inch button beads.' Fasteners shall be evenly spaced with at least 4 per post.
Straw Bale Ditch Checks: To control erosion in waterways and to provide additional restriction
of silt migratioIl; temporary ditch checks shall be installed. Standard rectangular mechanically
produced straw bales shall be anchored to 2x4x4'-O" posts set 2.5' below grade.
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Removal of Temporary Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Measures: After permanent erosion
coptrol features of the work site are complete and ample grass is established, the temporary
fences, ditch checks, etc. shall be removed. Silt which has collected shall be removed, or when
appropriate, regraded, stabilized, and planted.
RESTORA TION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY:
The contractor shall carefully restore all private property defaced by operations or acts of any of
his agents or employees. Such restoration shall include seeding, sodding, and transplanting of
lawns, hedges or ornamental plantings, and the repair or replacement of other private facilities in
such manner as to meet the approval of the Resident Project Representative and at no additional
cost to the Owner. No structures or trees shall be removed without the consent of the property
owner or until condemnation procedure, if necessary, has been completed.
SECTION T-3 - CONCRETE
SCOPE:
The work covered by this specification consists of furnishing all plant, labor, equipment,
appliances, and materials, and in performing all operations in connection with the installation of
concrete work, complete, in strict accordance with this specification and the applicable drawings,
and subject to the terms end conditions'ofthe Contract.
APPLICABLE SPECIFICATIONS:
The curient edition of the following specifications form a,part of this specification:
American Society for Testing Materials Designation:
C33
C 150
A615
C94
C 31
C260
C494
Concrete Aggregates
Portland Cement
Reinforcing Steel
Ready-Mix Concrete
Method of Making and Curing Concrete Compression and Flexure Test
Specimens in the Field
Air Entraining Admixtures for Concrete
Chemical'Admixtures for Concrete'
American' Concrete Institute Publications:
ACI 318
ACI315
Building Code Requirement for Reinforced Concrete
Manual of Standard Practice for Detailing Reinforced Concrete Structures
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CONCRETE:
Materials:
Cement: Portland Cement shall be Type I or Type ill conforming to ASTM C 150. Only one
brand of cement shall be used for' exposed concrete in any individual structure.
Fine Aggregate shall consist of natural sand, manufactured sand or a combination thereof,
conforming to the requirement of ASTM C 33, Concrete Aggregate.
Coarse Aggregate shall consist of crushed stone, gravel, or air cooled blast-furnace slag, or a
combination thereof, conforming to the requirement of ASTM C 33, Concrete Aggregates.
~ shall be clean and free from oils, acids, salts, or other injurious substances.
Admixtures shall be used to provide entrained air. Other admixtures shall be used only with
written approval of the Resident Project Representative. Air entraining admixtures shall conform
to ASTM C 260. Other admixtures shall conform to ASTM C 494. Calcium chloride will not be
permitted.
Curing Materials shall be approved by the Resident Project Representative before use.
Reinforcing steel for concrete shall conform to ASTM A 615, Grade 40 or Grade 60 except as
otherwise noted on the drawings. Shop drawings are required.
Storage of Materials: Cement and aggregates shall be stored in such a manner as to prevent
deterioration or intrusion offoreign matter. Steel reinforcing shall be stored in such a manner as
to the protected from rusting, oil, grease, and distortion.
Mix: All concrete shall have a minimum 28-day compressive strength of 4,000 pounds per
square inch and a slump of 4 inches, unless otherwise indicated. All concrete shall be mixed in a
power operated batch mixer. The contents of the mixer shall be completely discharged before,
.each new batch is loaded. Ready mix concrete shall conform to ASTM C 94. The use of
retempered concrete will not be permitted.
Concrete forpipe encasement, blocking, and collars shall have a minimum strength of 3,000 psi.
Forms: Walls, beams, elevated slabs, footings, piers, cradles, collars, encasement, blocking,
floors and other members shall be formed, where necessary, to accurately conform to the
appropriate shape, lines and dimensions. Wood forms shall be made from lumber of NO.2
Common Grade or better. They shall be properly braced and tied, so as to maintain their position
and shape, and shall be sufficiently tight to prevent leakage of grout.
Finish: Floor shall be wood float finished except those normally exposed to view shall be
troweled. Walls shall be smooth, free from holes, pockets or honeycomb; fins shall be cut off;
depressions, holes, and rough spots shall be carefully pointed. Wall surfaces normally exposed to
view shall be rubbed.
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Cylinders: Two cylinders per 50 yards of concrete and not less than two for each day's pour shall
be tested for 28-day strength.
SECTION T -4 - FLOW ABLE FILL
SCOPE:
The work covered by this section of specifications consists of furnishing all labor, equipment,
appliances, and materials, and in performing all operations in connection with the installation of
tlowable :fill work, complete, in strict accordance with this specification and the applicable
drawings, and subject to the terms and conditions of the Contract
FLOW ABLE FILL MlX DESIGN:
The mixes fall into the categories of "very tlowable" and "less tlowable," which is controlled by
the amount of water that is added. The less tlowable mix should be used when it is desirable to
put traffic back on a roadway quickly (usually 8 to 10 hours) or when being used to back:fill pipes
which could "tloat" out of position due to the buoyant effect of the very tlowable fill mix: This
mix will still self-consolidate around pipes without any "honeycomb" areas. Adding water to
tlowable fill to obtain the desired plastic characteristics will not compromise the quality of the
hardened flowable fill.
Less Flowable Mix (Mix 1)
Weights Volume
Min. 50 lbs Cement 0.25
Min. 600 lbs. Fly Ash 4.24
SSD 2500 lbs. Sand 15.17
55 gal. 458 lbs. Chlorides Water 7.34
Total Cubic Feet = 27.00
Reference
ASTM C150, Type lor IT
ASTM C618, Class C
Clean, potable, < 500 ppm
Above values are based on specific gravities - cement 3.15, tly ash 2.27, sand 2.64, and water
1.00. Anticipated unconfined compressive s~rength is 80 psi at 28 days and 150 psi at 56 days.
INSTALLATION OF FLOW ABLE FILL:
The trench shall be, prepared and the pipe joints placed as normal. There should be at least 6
inches offlowable fill above any utility line. Once the pipe is covered, it will be sufficiently
anchored and water may be added to the remaining flowable fill to ease placement without danger
offloatmg the pipe. Ifit is important to quickly return traffic to the roadway, the flowable fill
. mixture shall not be alten:id by the addition of water.
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The flowable fill may be discharged directly from the ready-mix truck into the space to be filled, ,
or by other methods approved by the Utilities Department representative. The mix may be placed
in part depth or full depth as conditions at the site dictate. Formed walls or other bulkheads shall
be constructed to withstand the mounded soil rather than wood or metal forms. When backfilling
utility lines, flowable fill shall be distributed evenly to prevent any movement of the line.
The material is self-consolidating and there is no need to use vibrators. Finishing can be
accomplished with a square shovel if the fill surface is at the bottom of pavement or with a wood
float if the surface will be temporarily used as a finished surface.
Once the flowable fill is in the trench, the self-consolidating material displaces the extra water not
needed for maximum density. Provision shall be made for this "bleed water" to run off and away
from the surface of the hardening flowable fill (use of vapor barriers such as plastic sheets is not
desired). The material will usually support foot traffic within an hour after the bleeding ends.
Typically, full traffic can be allowed on the hardened flowable fill within 8 to 20 hours (depending
on site conditions, volume to be backfilled, etc.) without damage to the fill or any structures
below. If it is necessary to return traffic ill less than 8 hours or if there is concern that traffic flow
will "rut" the hardening flowable fill, steel plates shall be used to bridge over the hardening
flowable fill as directed by the Utilities Department representative. If the filled cavity is too wide
to bridge, steel plates shall be placed on top of the hardening flowable fill as soon as it is able to
support foot traffic (one hour after bleeding ends), and full traffic can be allowed without damage
to the fill or the structure below.
As the extra water is displaced from the consolidating flowable fill, there will be an initial
subsidence of about one-eighth (1/8) of an inch per vertical foot. Once the flowable fill hardens,
there will be not future settlement. The hardened flowable fill can be shaped to grade the next day
to allow the patch thickness required. The patch may be applied directly to the cured flowable fill.
It will be the responsibility of the Contractor to furnish the necessary information to obtain
approval of the mix design and to use the necessary construction techniques to assure that the
finished material will perform as intended.
SECTION T-7 - WATER MAIN AND APPURTENANCES
I SCOPE:
The work covered by this section of the specifications includes furnishing all plant, labor, supervision,
equipment and materials, and in performing all operations in connection with the installation of all
piping, fittings, and appurtenances as required for tlie proper connection and operation of the water
distribution system in the strict compliance with this section of th~ specifications and the applicable
plans and' subject to the terms and conditions of the Contract. All of the work in this section shall
comply with the Augusta Utilities Department Standards and Specifications, Sections 14.1 through
14.19 and these contract documents. All water main shall be 10" ductile iron pipe conforming to the
requirements set forth herein. ,
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MATERIAL:
Water mains shall be ductile iron pipe (DIP) as shown below. Any pipe, solder and flux used during
installation of the water lines and services must be "lead-free" with no more than'8% lead in pipe and
fittings and not more than 0.2% lead in solders and flux.
DIP shall be centrifugally cast and shall conform to AWW A CI50/ANSI A21.50(latest version) for
design and A WW A C 151/ ANSI A2I. 51 (latest version) for manufacture.
For water mains 6" through 16", DIP Pressure Class 350 shall be allowed. Flanged DIP shall have
threaded ductile iron flanges and shall conform to the requirements of A WW AC 1 1 5 (latest version).
All flanges shall be Ductile Iron Class 150, ANSI BI6.5(latest version). Flanges shall be flat faced
and all joints shall use 1/8 inch black neoprene full-faced gaskets.
Ductile iron pipe and' fittings shall have bituminous coating outside and shall be cement lined in
accordance with AWWA CI04/ANSI A2I.4(latest version). DIP shall have 1116" cement mortar
lining with rubber gasket push-on joints or mechanical joints. Mechanical joint glands shall be ductile
iron. Tee bolts and nuts shall be Cor-Ten steel. Rubber gasket joints shall conform to A WW A
C 111/ ANSI A2I.I1 (latest version), and shall be furnished by the pipe manufacturer with the pipe.
A non-toxic vegetable soap lubricant shall be supplied with the pipe in sufficient quantities for
, installing the pipe. The lubricant shall be approved by NSF for use with potable water mains.
1. Restrained Joints shall be DIP as follows:
For 12-inch and Smaller - Restrained joint shall be U.S. Pipe Field Lok, American Ductile
Iron Pipe Lok-Fast, EBAA Iron Mega-Lug, or an equivalent product.
Retainer Glands/Mega-Lug shall not be considered a fitting.
The restraint method shall be suitable for the pipe size thickness and test pressure as required
for the specified design case. The plans shall indicate the restrained length of pipe each side
of the fittings.
2. Jack and Bore Installations: -
Casing pipe used with jack and bore shall be in accordance with requirements of the Georgia
Department of Transportation (GDOT) or railway specifications and these specifications.
Carrier pipe shall be restrained joint DIP as outlined in paragraph 7.1.1.
Directional Bore Installations: Directionalt:>ores will be considered as a viable alternative to
jack and bore installation.
3. Schedule 40 PVC shall only be used as sleeves for the installation of service line tubing under
all pavement areas.
4. All construction material shall be first quality, not previously used. Repair clamps are not
acceptable. Damaged or faulty pipe and materials must be properly replaced. All gaskets
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shall be new. When connecting to existing valves or fittings, gaskets shall be replaced, not
reused.
VALVES, FITTINGS AND APPURTENANCES:
Valving of all water distribution systems shall be designed to facilitate the isolation of each section
of pipeline between intersections of the network Generally, the number of valves at an intersection
shall be one less than the number of pipes forming the intersection. Gate valves, 4 inches to 12
inches, shall be the resilient seat type confofIl'llng to AWWA C509 (latest revision). Valves larger
than 12 inches shall be gear operated butterfly valves, conforming to A WW A C504 (latest revision).
Wafer valves shall not be accepted. Valves shall generally be installed at intervals of not more than
2,000 LF on transmission mains and on all primary branches connected to these mains. Where
possible, a valve shall be installed next to a fire hydrant for locating purposes., In high density areas
(25 dwelling units), valves shall be installed as necessary to minimize the number of persons affected,
by a water main break:.
Valves shall OPEN LEFT if installed south of Gordon Highway (SR 10), or OPEN RIGHT if
installed north of Gordon Highway. Valves shall be provided with valve stem extensions to within
6 inches of ground surface, where centerline of pipe to grade is greater than 4 feet.
Valve boxes shall be M&H E-2702, Mueller HI 0364 or approved equal. Each valve box shall be slip-
type to adjust for a minimum.cover of36" bury. The flanged base of the valve box shall be at least
six (6) inches above the pipe so not to stress water lines 4" and smaller., Extension pieces will be
required for additional depth over valves. Extensions shall be M&H E-3120 or Mueller H-10375.
Covers shall have "WATER" cast on top.
All valves, bends, tees, crosses and'dead ends shall be restrained by a mechanical restraint systems
as outlined in Paragraph 7.1.1., or by use of a concrete thrust block in those instances that warrant
such an insuination. Thrust blocks shall be poured-in-place concrete having a minimum compressive
strength of3,000 psi after 28 days of cure time. Calculations for restrained joints shall be provided
by the design engineer. Soil bearing value shall be 2,000 psfmaximum. Lower values shall be used
when soil is poor quality. All materials, fittings and appurtenances intended for use in pressure pipe
systems shall be designed and constructed for a minimum working pressure of 150 psi unless the
specifiq application dictates a higher working pressure requirement. '
Standard pressure pipe fittings of size four (~) inch ill and larger shall be ductile iron conforming to
A WW A C153(latest version), with mechanical joints unless flanged or restrained joints are required.
Gray cast-iron fittings are not allowed. Ductile iron fittings shall be cement lined in accordance with
AWWA C104(latest version). Mechanical joint fittings, 24 inches and smaller shall be rated for: 350
psi working pressure. Flanged joint fittings 24 inches and smaller shall be r~ted for 250 psi working
pressure. Glands for mechanical joint fittings shall be ductile iron, and tee bolts and nuts shall be Cor-
Ten steel. Only bolt systems furriished by the manufacturer for mechanical joints are acceptable; nuts
and bolts shall be new, not reused. Pipe gaskets shall be new as supplied by the pipe manufacturer.
All flanges shall be ductile iron Class 150, ANSI B16.5(latest version). All flanges shall be flat faced.
Full face, 1/8 inch black neoprene gaskets shall be used on all flanged joints. All joints shall conform
to AwWA C111(latest version). Bolts, nuts and washers for flanges shall be hot dip galvanized,
except T -bolts shall be Cor-Ten steel.
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List of Specifications:
ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51-96 4-FEB-1996 or latest version
, American National Standard for Ductile-Iron Pipe, Centrifugally Cast, for Water
ANSI/AWWA C150/A21.50-96 1996 or latest version!
American National Standard for Thickness Design of Ductile-Iron Pipe
ANSI! A WW A C 115/ A21.15-94 1994 or latest version
American National Standard for Flanged Ductile-Iron Pipe With Threaded Flanges
ANSI!AWWA Cll1/A21.11-95 1995.or latest version
American National Standard for Rubber-Gasket Joints for Ductile-Iron Pressure Pipe and Fittings
ANSIJAWWA C153-98 1998 or latest version
American National Standard for Ductile-Iron and Gray-Iron Fittings, 3 in. through 48 in. (75 mm
through 1200 mm), for Water and Other Liquids
ANSI!AWWA CI04/A21.4-95 1995 or latest version
American National Standard for Cement-Mortar Lining for Ductile-Iron Pipe and Fittings for Water
FIRE HYDRANTS:
Fire hydrants shall be provided in all water mains, transmission and distribution systems., Accepted
models are Mueller #A-24018 or M&H Figure 29T AWWA Compression Type-Dry Top-Traffic
Model 150 psi working pressure, 300 psi testing pressure. All fire hydrants shall be ordered safety
yellow body with white bonnet and caps. Fire hydrants shall be spaced such that the radius of
protection will not be more than 500 feet. In certain areas, closer spacing may be required by the Fire
Marshal.
~ach hydrant shall be left turn opening and capable of delivering a flow of at least 500 gallons per
minute with a residual design pressure of not less than 20 psi, or a higher flow as required by the Fire
Marshal. Multiple fire hydrants with looped mains and/or larger main sizes' may be required to
, provide water for higher flow demand. Flow tests shall be performed to verifY the specified fire flow
demand.
Fire hydrants shall be of the dry barrel break-away type conforming to AWW A C502 (latest revision),
wjth two 2 ~ inches threaded hose nozzles and one 4 ~ inch threaded pUmper nozzle. Hose and
pumper nozzle threading shall be national standard. Show connection shall be 6-inch mechanical
joint. The center line of the nozzles shall be 18 inches ~ove the finish grade. Hydrants shall have
a 5 ~ inch interior valve opening and be restrained from hydrant to tee at the main. At the discretion
of the Utilities Director, additional protection for fire hydrants shall be provided including but not
limited to' concrete filled ductile iron traffic posts. '
Fire hydrant branches (from main to hydrant) shall be a minimum of 6 inches In. Each branch shall
be provided with a resilient seat gate valve located as close as possible to the main. Hydrants shall
be located at or near road right-of-way lines with pumper nozzle pointing toward the road. A clear
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zone around all fire hydrants shall be adhered to, consisting of a 5 foot radius around the hydrant and
7 feet above the top of the hydrant. Maintain 15 feet minimum from hydrant to all, structures.
Placement of landscaping, fencing, etc. shall be considered in order to meet this clear zone
requirement.
List of Specifications:
ANSI! A WW A C500-93 1993 or latest version
Metal-Seated Gate Valves for Water Supply Service (includes addendum C500a-95
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ANSI! A WW A C502-94 1994 or latest version
Dry-Barrel Fire Hydrants (includes addendum C502a-95)
ANSI! A WW A C503-97 1997 or latest version
Wet-Barrel Fire Hydrants
ANSI! A WW A C504-94 1994 or latest version
Rubber-Sealed Butterfly Valves
ANSI!AWWA C507-99 I-DEC-1999 or latest version
Ball Valves 6 in. through 48 in. (150 mm through 1200 mm)
, ANSI! A WW A C508-93 1993 or latest version
Swing-Check Valves for Waterworks Service, 2 in. (50mm) Through 24 in. (600mm) NPS (includes
addendum C508a-93
ANSI! A WW A C509-94 1994 or latest version
Resilient-Seated Gate Valves for Water-Supply Service (includes addendum C509a-95)
ANSI!AWWA C550-90 1990 or latest version
. Protective Epoxy Interior Coating for Valves and Hydrants
WATER SERVICE LINES AND TAPS:
Tapping sleeves and tapping crosses shall be of a heavy body ductile iron, mechanical joint ,suitable
for a working pressure of 200 psi, as approved by the Augusta Utilities Department.
No direct service taps shall be allowed. All service line taps shall be supplied with corporation' stops.
Service line tubing shall be rolled of soft continuous and seamless copper Type K conforming to
A WW A C800 and ASTM B-88.
Corporation Stops and Main Connectors:
%" FB600 - 3 Ford or Equal
1" FB600 - 4 Ford or Equal
Taper Thread Inlet by Flare Copper Outlet
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Eighth Bends:
%" LA02 - 33 Flare 1/8 Bend
%" LA04 - 33 Compression 1/8 Bend
I" LA02 - 44 Flare 1/8 Bend
1" LA04 - 44 Compression 1/8 Bend
Minimum size for residential use shall be one (1) inch. The service line shall be laid in a straight line
and be of a continuous piece of pipe from corporation to curb cock. The curb cock shall be 10cated
6 inches behind and 8 inches below the top of new curb or edge of asphalt. Where service connects
to DIP or any pressure-rated pipe, service saddles must be used. Brass double strap tapping saddles
shall be used. U-bolt type straps are not' acceptable. All water service taps on the main shall be
spaced at a minimum distance of 18 inches apart and a minimum of 18 inches from a bell or fitting.
If two or more taps are required at a minimum spacing, they shall be offset 450 alternatively. ' Services
greater than one (1) inch shall be' seamless galvanized. 2" services shall have two 2" 90-degree
galvanized elbows per Augusta Utilities' 2 Inch Water Service detail.
Services shall not exceed over 100 feet from the main to the meter. Where possible, meter shall be
placed in unpaved area as close to the water main as possible.
METER INSTALLATION:
The ContractorlDeveloper shall furnish and install an approved meter box at the termination point
of all water services, and maintain until such time as a meter is installed. Meters will be installed by
Augusta Utilities Department at the time services is required at the stub-out. Each unit within a
residential building (i.e., duplex, triplex, etc.) shall have a separate meter, unless prior approval is
received by the Utilities Director.
Meter boxes shall be Rome type, 10" x 19" x 10" cast iron box and lid. The top shall have cast ribs
on the bottom side with four (4) legs to prevent sliding movement. The box shall have a minimum
weight of37Ibs., for meters 1 ~ inch or smaller. Meter and curb stop shall be fully encased by the
meter box. Meter vaults (for meters 2 inch and larger) shall be fabricated of masonry block or pre- .
cast reinforced concrete using 3,000 psi concrete and #4 rebar. The access hatch shall be made of
heavy duty aluminum, and shall be hinged and lockable. The hatch shall be large enough for removal
of the meter but no smaller than 48" x 36". Wall dimensions shall allow 2 feet of working clearance.
Vault floors shall be no less than 4 inches thick with 3,000 psi concrete and #4 rebar, with the meter
located no less than 18 inches off the floor.
Meter and control valves shall be accessible and unobstructed for 4 feet in all directions. This shall
include but not be limited to transformers, telephone junctiqn boxes, walls, trees, etc. Meters shall
not be placed in areas that can be fenced, such as backyard. Meter boxes shall not be placed in any
asphalt or concrete surfaced areas ( sidewalks, driveways, curbs, etc.) unless approved in writing by
Augusta Utilities.
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INSTALLATION:
Installation of water mains and associated appurtenances shall be in accordance with current A WW A
specifications and manufacturer's requirements for the specific product. Loading or unloading and
storage of pipe, fittings, valves, etc. shall be done such that to avoid damage. The interior of all pipe,
fittings, valves, etc. shall be kept free of dirt and foreign matter at all times. All piping shall be placed
in a dry trench with a stable bottom. Wet trench installation shall be allowed only upon written
approvalofthe Utilities Director.
Mechanical restraint systems shall be required at each fitting involving a change of direction and as
specified in the approved plans. Concrete thrust blocks will be allowed in lieu of mechanical restraint
systems.
Backfill shall be free of boulders and debris. Sharp or rocky material encountered in the base shall
be replaced with proper bedding. Pipe shall be laid on line and grade as designed. Pipe joints, gravity
blocks, service connections, and conflicts shall be left exposed until visually inspected and approved
by the Augusta Utilities Department's Inspector.
Fire hydrants shall be installed true and plumb with the center of the pumper nozzle facing toward
the road.
All valves shall be placed according to plans. Valve stems shall be installed plumb. Valve stem
extensions are required as described in Section 7.2. Air relief valves shall be installed at all high
, points in the water main where air can collect, as shown on the plans or as, directed by Augusta
Utilities.
List of Specifications:
ANSI! A WW A C600-93 1993 or latest version
Installation of Ductile-Iron Water Mains arid Their Appurtenances
ANSI! A WW A C605-94 30-JAN-1994 or latest version
Underground Installation of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Pipe and Fittingsfor Water
ANSIJAWWA CS12-92 1992 or latest version
Air Release, AirN acuum and Combination Air Valves for Water Warks Service
1. Handling and Storing of Materials: Unload pipe so as to avoid deformation or other injury
thereto. Place no pipe within pipe of a larger siZe. Store pipe and fittings on sills above storm
drainage level and deliver for laying after the trench is excavated. Valves shall be drained and
so stored as to protect them from freezing.
2. Pipe Laying (General): The interior of the pipe shall be clean and joint swfaces wiped clean
and dry when the pipe is lowered into trench. Lower each pipe, fitting and valve into the
trench carefully and lay true to line and without objectionable breaks in grade. The depth of
cover below finished grade ,ghall be not less than 3 feet, or as shown on the drawings. Give
, . all pipes a unifofm bearing on the trench bottom. Allow no trench water or dirt to enter the
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pipe after laying. Insert a watertight plug in the open end of the piping when pipe laying is
not in progress.
3.
Boring and Jacking: Where required by the drawings, the water line will be mstalled in a steel
casing, placed by boring and jacking. Where boring is required under highways, the materials
and workmanship will be in accordance with the standards of the State Highway Department
or local authority. Boring and jacking under railroads will be governed by the latest A.R.E.A.
Standards, Part 5, "Pipelines" and those of the railroad involved.
A. Casing Pipe: The casing pipe shall conform to the materials standard of ASTM
Designation A252, with minimum wall thickness of 0.219 inch. Steel pipe will have a
minimum yield strength of 35,000 psi. Casing pipe shall be joined together with welded
joints.
B. Carrier Pipe: The carrier pipe shall be ductile iron as specified herein.
C. Installation: The steel casing shall be installed by the "Dry Bore and Jack" method.
Ifvoids develop or if the bored ~ole diameter is greater than the outside diameter of the pipe
by more than approximately 1 inch, remedial measures will be taken as approved by the
Engineer.
D. When installing water line through casing, Contractor shall use mechanical joint pipe
with retained glands through length of casing. The water main shall be strapped to 8 foot
long treated wooden skids with metal straps throughout length of casing. The ends of the
casing shall be sealed with brick and mortar.
E. Reaction Blocking: All plugs, caps, tees, bends and other fittings shall be provided
with adequate reaction blocking as shown on the drawings. Reaction blocking shall be made
to bear directly against the undisturbed trench wall. Where trench conditions are, in the
opinion of the Engineer, unsuitable for reaction blocking, the Contractor shall provide tied
joints to adequately anchor the piping as shown on the drawings. All the rods and clamps
shall be given a bituminous protective coating.
F. Pressure and Leakage Testing: Before any work will be accepted for payment, the
Contractor will fill the piping with water, open outlet as necessary for expelling the entrapped
air. No fire hydrant shall be opened full force during charging operations. Thereafter, furnish
the necessary equipment and test the piping under the supervision of the Engineer for a period
of at least 2 hours at not less than 1.25 times the design pressure ~n pounds per square inch,
based upon the highest elevation, of the section under. test. Pressure testing shall be in
accordance with A WW A Standard C600, Section 4.1. at 1.5 times the working pressure at
the point of testing. fuspect all joints, and remedy to the satisfaction of the Engineer any
defects discovered. Continue the test until all visible leaks have been eliminated from the part
of the system under test, and the pressure remains constant with a maximum pressure drop
, of 5 psi for the duration of the test.
Immediately following the pressure test, and before any work will be accepted for payment,
the Contractor shall perform a leakage test. Leakage is defined as the quantity of water to
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be supplied into the newly laid pipe, or any valved section thereof necessary to maintain the
specified leakage test filled with water to within 5 psi of the test pressure. No pipe
installation will be accepted until the leakage is less than the number of gallons per hour as
determined by the formula:
L = SD JP
133200
L = Allowable leakage in gallons per hour.
S = The length of pipe in the section tested.
D = The nominal diameter of the pipe in inches.
P = The average test pressure during the leakage test in pounds per square
inch gauge.
The leakage test shall be conducted in accordance with A WW A Standard C-600, Section
4. 1 (latest version).
, G. Connection to Existing System: All connections to existing mains shall be made under
the direct supervision of the Augusta Utilities Department's Inspector. Valves on existing
mains, shall be operated by or under direct supervision of Augusta Utilities Department
persorinel. Tapping sleeves and valves shall be pressure tested prior to tapping. If service to
- existing customers must be cut off, the Augusta Utilities Department shall be notified at least
three (3) days in advance to make necessary notifications. The Contractor shall disinfect and
secure appropriate Utilities Department clearances and samples for any serviceintenuptions
which occur as a result of a Contract request for shut down or error. The clearances shall be
obtained within 72 hours of reactivation.
If cut-off of service is required, the Contractor shall be ready to proceed with as much
material' pre-assembled as possible at the site to minimize the length of service intenuption.
Augusta Utiiities reserves the right to postpone service cut-off if, in the opinion of the
Utilities Director, the Contractor is not ready to proceed on schedule. No customer should
be without water for more than four (4) hours. The Contractor shall arrange ,for temporary
services to Customer ifwater will be shut offfor more than four hours.
Local chlorination will be required for all pipe and fittings used to complete connections with
the potable water system. Tapping sleeves and valves shall be cWorinated in accordance with
AWWA requirements. All wet taps shall be witnessed by the Augusta Utilities Department's
Inspector.
CLEANING ANID FLUSHING:
Upon completion of installation, the mains shall be flushed and the water disposed of without creating
a nuisance. Flushing must achieve a minimum water velocity of2.5 fps in all portions of the pipe.
The duration of the flushing will be determined by the Augusta Utilities Department's Inspector. If:
in the opinion of the Augusta Utilities Department's Inspector, there is insufficient water available
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for proper flushing, the Contractor shall clean the lines by pigging. No flushing or cleaning shall take
place without an Augusta Utilities representative present. The existing mains that the new mains are
connected to may be required to De flushed under the direction of the Augusta Utilities Department
when service is restored.
TESTING AND DISINFECTION:
All water mains shall be leak tested. The Contractor/Developer shall provide all equipment, materials
and labor necessary for pressure and leak testing. This test must be observed by an Augusta Utilities
Department representative and the design engineer. A pumping pressure of 200 psi must be supplied
at the expense of the Contractor/Developer. The main tested shall either be isolated from active
potable lines or protected from leakage by a double valve arrangement. All water used for pressure
testing must be potable water with an adequate chlorine residual. Water lines shall be tested by valve,
sections. Maximum allowable leakage shall be as determined,in accordance with current A WW A
specifications. The standard duration of test is four (4) hours. Testing'procedures shall meet or
exceed AWWA C600 Qatest revision) requirements. Any portions ofthe main which fail the test shall
be replaced or adjusted until the entire new main passes the test criteria. The pressure and leakage
test shall be done concurrently. Augusta Utilities shall De notified at least 24 hours in advance to
schedule bacteriological testing of water mains. The Contractor shall replace or adjust components
of the pipeline which fail the test. Clearance is required from the Utilities Department before the
Augusta Utilities Department will allow the main to be put into service. 'All piping complete with
fittings and appurtenances shall be sterilized as specified in the applicable sections of A WW A
Specification C651(latest version). "Disinfecting Water Mains." Piping and appurtenances shall be
thoroughly flushed then chlorinated with not less than fifty'paris per million (50 ppm). Calcium
hypochlorite can be used. Water from the existing distribution system or other source of supply
should be controlled so as to flow slowly into the newly laid pipeline during the application of
chlorine. The solution should be.retained in the pipeline for not less than 24 hours and a chlorine
residual of 10 ppm should be available at this time. The system shall then be flushed with potable
water and the sampling program started. Sampling taps and chlorinated water used for disinfection
shal~ be flushed to a location that will not damage property, persons, etc., and shall be provided by
the Contractor/Developer at the expense of the Contractor/Developer. The provisions of this
paragraph apply equally to new pipe and fittings and to existing pipelines into which connections have
been made or which may have been otherwise disturbed to the extent that contamination may have
occurred.' All requirements of the health authorities shall be observed in executing this work. Two
or more successive sets of samples, taken at 24 hour intervals and tested by a' State approved private
lab, shall indicate bacteriologically satisfactory water and the results submitted to the Engineer.
W ATERlSEWER SEPARATION:
A 10 foot horizontal separation shall be maintained between water and sewer lines. Where the
horizontal separation cannot be' met or where water and sewer lines must cross, an 18 inch vertical
separation, water over sewer must be maintained. Where the above conditions cannot be met, water
and sewer lines shall be cast iron or ductile iron pipe with joints staggered such that maximum .
separation between joints exists. The watetline shan be installed over the sewer line.
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SECTION T-8 - GRASSING
SCOPE:
This section covers the furnishing of all labor and materials and the performance of all work required
to assure the establishment of a dense permanent cover of common Bermuda grass on all areas of
the site disturbed by construction operations. Special restoration requirements shall be handled on
an individual basis.
SEED BED PREPARATION:
, Final grades will be established as shown on the plans prior to any seed bed preparation. Washes, low
spots and hillocks or windrows will be evened and the bed will be smoothed to facilitate uniform
drainage after establishment of the turf before tillage is begun. Graded surfaces will be maintained
in a smooth and even condition until the required cover is established.
After the areas to be seeded have been brought to an even and smooth grade, they shall be thoroughly
loosened to a depth ofleast six (6) inches by plowing, disking, harrowing, or other approved methods
until the tillage is acceptable as suitable for seeding. During tillage operations, the surface shall be
cleared of all roots, cable, wire, or other waste material which might hinder final grading, planting,
or subsequent maintenance operations, Any operations of the Contractor, shall be smoothed out
before seeding operations are begUn. '
FERTILIZA nON:
Fertilization shall be distributed uniformly at a rate of 1,500 pounds of commercial 10-10-10 analysis
fertilizer per acre, and shall be incorporated into the soil to a depth of approximately three (3). inches
by disking, harrowing, or by other approved methods. The incorporation of fertilizer may be a part
of the tillage operation specified above, or apart of the hydro seeding procedure as described below:
Immediately following, or simultaneous with, the incorporation offertilizer, lime shall be distributed
at the rate of2,000 pounds per acre and shall be incorporated into the soil to a depth of at least three
inches by disking, harrowing,'or other acceptable methods. The incorporation of lime along with the
fertilizer may form a part of the tillage, operation specified above.
Not less-than 30 days after completion of seeding, the Contll"actor shall furnish and apply Nitrate of
Soda or Ammonium Sulphate to the planted areas. Nitrate of Soda shall be commercial product,
containing not less than 16 percent Nitrogen and Ammonium Sulphate not less 20 percent Nitrogen.
The Nitrogen fertilizer shall be uniformly spread and distributed with approved equipment at the rate
that will give not less than 60 poimds of available Nitrogen per acre. Other commercial types of
nitrogenous material may be subStituted at the option of the Contractor as approved by the Resident
Project Representative. The time of application shall be limited to the season of June through August.
SEEDING:
Permanent grass cover will consist of Common Bermuda seeded in accordance with one of the
following methods:
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Between the dates of April 15 and September 15, Hulled Common Bermuda seed and Top Millet seed
shall be applied at a rate of 40 pounds of seed per acre.
Ifseeding is undertaken between September 15 and April 15, Unhull~d Common Bermuda seed shall
be applied at a rate of 40 pounds of seed per acre simultaneously with Abruzzi Rye seed at a rate of
200 pounds per acre.
Seed may be applied by means of a Hydroseeder or other means approved by the Resident Project
Representative.
COMPACTION:
Immediately after seeding operations have been completed, the areas shall be compacted by means
of a cultipacker, roller wood float, or other approved equipment sufficiently weighted, or compacted
by hand methods, to reduce air pockets to a minimum. The completed planted areas shall be lett with
a firm, even surface, free from abrupt humps and'hollows,and to the established grade.
MULCHING:
All areas planted to permanent grass shall be uniformly mulched with hay or straw at the rate of 1 ~
tons per acre, except where hydro seeding is employed using cellulose mulch mixed with the seed and
fertilizer.
ACCEPTANCE:
Grassed areas will be accepted when a 95 percent cover by permanent grasses is obtained and weeds
are not dominant.
APPLICABLE SPECIFICATIONS:
Included by reference in this section are the requirements of Section 700, Grassing, Standard
Specifications for Highway Construction of the Georgia Department of Transportation, Edition of
1972.
SECTION T-9 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
1. 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
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gaskets, and normal backfill. No additional payment shall be made for these items.
2. Jack and bore line items shall be measured in linear feet and shall include costs for piping and
installation, blasting, asphalt cutting, normal joints and gaskets, and normal backfill. No
additional payment shall be made for these items.
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Select backfill shall be measured in cubic yards and shall include costs for the backfill and
installation as well all transportation and stockpiling charges. No additional payment shall be
made for these items.
4.
Miscellaneous pipe fittings and connections shall be measured in pounds and include costs for
all fittings and installation except normal joints and gaskets regardless 'of material. No
additional payment shall be made for these items.
5.
Fire hydrant shall be measured individually (each) and shall include costs for hydrants, soil
surface preparation, connection to water main, all associated valves and fittings, concrete pad
(if required), excavation, asphalt/concrete cutting, installation, normal backfill~ and testing.
No additional payment shall be made for these items. '
6.
All valve line items shall be measured individually (each) and shall include costs for valves,
valve boxes/vaults, valve extensions, excavati~n, dewatering, asphalt/concrete cutting, all
associated fittings, installation, normal backfill, and testing. No additional payment shall be
made for these items.
7.
W.ater service connections shall be measured individually (each) and shall include costs for
piping, water meter connection, dewatering, asphalt/concrete cutting, installation, normal
backfill, and property restoration. No additional payment shall be made for these items.
8.
Asphalt overlay shall be measured in tons and shall include costs for asphalt materials and
installation, striping (both temporary and permanent), and markers (both temporary and
permanent). No additional payment shall be made for these items:
9.
Concrete roadway cap and asphalt patch shall be measured in square yards and shall include
costs for concrete, asphalt, installation, excavation, striping (both temporary and permanent),
and markers (both temporary and permanent). No additional payment shall be made for these
items.
10.
Bituminous tack coat shall be measured in gallons and shall include costs for material and
installation.
11.
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.
Rock excavation shall be measured in cubic yards and shall include costs for blasting, labor,
equipment, and material removal and disposal. No additional payment shall be made for these
items.
Silt fence shall be measured in linear feet and shall include costs for fence material,
installation, cleaning, and removal and disposal, of collected material. No additional payment
shall be made for these items.
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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. No additional payment
shall be made for these items.
15.
Grassing shall be measured in acres and shall include costs for both temporary and permanent
grass seed (type 'as specified), mstallation, soil stabilization, and soil amendments (fertilizer,
etc.) as required. No additional payment shall be made for these items.
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.
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.
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SECTION P
PROPOSAL
Date: June 27,2002
Gentlemen:
In compliance with your invitation for bids dated May 16. 2002' , the undersigned
hereby proposes to furnish all labor, equipment, and materials, and to perform all work for the
installation of streets, and appurtenances referred to herein as:
HORSESHOE ROAD 10" Water Line Extension
Project: 10350
in strict accordance with the Contract Documents and in consideration of the amounts shown on the
Bid Schedule attached hereto and totalirig: Two Hundred Ninety-One Thousand Eight Hundred
Forty- Three Dollard and 30/1 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 further agrees that, if awarded the contract, he will commence the work
. within...ill.- calendar days after the date of written notice to proceed, and that he will complete the
work within..l2.Q.. working days after the date of such notice.
The undersigned ackriowledges receipt of the following addenda: NO.1
Respectfully Submitted,
Mabus Brothers Construction Co., Inc.
(Name of Firm)
920 Molly Pond Road
(Business Address)
August~ GA 30901,
(City, State & Zip)
BY~~~oli:;:'"/
Title: President
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NUMBE~ DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL AMOUNT
WATER MAIN
1 10' diameter DIP Water Main, including type II bedding 1 CXXXl Un Ft $14.82 $148,200.00
material
2 Select Backfill, GA DOT Type I, Class I & II 500J Cubic Yds $2.00 $10,CXXl.00
3 Miscellaneous Pipe Fittings and Conne,ctions 2900 Lbs $6.24 $18,006.00
4 Fire Hydrant, installed complete with valve, lead pipe, and 12 Each $2,015.30 $24,183.60
main tee
5 10" In-Line Gate Valve, including Valve Box, installed, 10 Each $919.17 $9,191.70
complete, open left
6 New 1" Water Service, installed, complete 75 Each $414.48 $31 ,086.00
SUBTOTAL - WATER MAIN $240,757.30
PAVEMENT STRUCTURES
7 Asphalt Overlay 1 1 {2" thick, &J wide 970 SY $7.00 $6,700.00
8 Roadway Reconstruction (Asphalt Binder, Tack and Graded 140 SY $17.96 $2,514.40
Aggregate Base: per detail)
9 fj' thick Concrete Driveways 20 Sq Yds $24.43 $488.60
SUBTOTAL-PAVEMENT STRUCTURES $9,793.00
MISCELLANEOUS
10 Foundation Backfill, GA DOT Type II, for additional 100 Cubic Yds $25.23 $2,523.00
unclassified excavation
SUBTOTAL:.. MISCELLANEOUS $2,523.00
LUMP SUM CONSTRUCTION
, Includes but is not limited to:
11 Remove and Reset Fences, All types 1 CXXl
12 Remove and Reset Signs, type varies 18
13 Remove and Reset Mailboxes, type varies 35
14 Property Restoration 1
15 Erosion and Sediment Control (temporary grassing, 1
permanent grassing, 'construction exits, rip-rap, misc.
erosion cOntrol structures)
16 Traffic Control 1
17 Clearing and Grubbing 1
18 Miscellaneous Grading 1
19 Bacterial Testing and Sterilization of Water Main 1
SUBTOTAL. LUMP SUM CONSTRUCTION $38.770.00
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TOTAL $291,843.30
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AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY
HORSESHOE ROAD - PROJECT #10350
WATER MAIN EXTENSION
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AlA Document A3l2
Bond 103862361
Performance Bond
Confonns with the American Institute of Architects, AlA Document A3 I 2.
Any singular reference to Contractor, Surety, Owner or other party shall be considered plural where applicable.
CONTRACTOR (Name and Address):
Mabus Brothers Construction Co., Inc
920 Molly Pond Rd, Augusta, GA 30901
OWNER (Name and Address):
Augusta Richmond County Purchasing Department
530 Greene Street, Augusta, GA 30911
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
Date:
Amount: $291,843.30,
SURETY (Name and Principal Place of Business):
Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America
One Tower Square, Hartford, CT 06183
Description (Name and Location): Horseshoe Road 8" Water Line Extension (Project 10350)
BOND
Date (Not earlier than Construction Contract Date): '
Amount: $291,843.30
(Corporate Seal)
1 The Contractor and the Surety, jointly and severally, bind themselves,
their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns to the Owner for
the performance of the Construction Contract, which is incorporated herein
by reference.
2 I f the Contractor performs the Construction Contract, the Surety and the
Contractor shall have no obligation under this Bond, except to participate in
conferences as provided in Subparagraph 3.1.
3 If there is no Owner Default, the Surety's obligation under this Bond
shall arise after:
3.1 The Owner has notified the Contractor and the Surety at its address
described in Paragraph 10 below that the Owner is considering
declaring a Contractor Default and has requested and attempted to
arrange a conference with the Contractor and the Surety to be held not
later than fifteen days after receipt of such notice to discuss methods of
performing the Construction Contract. If the Owner, the Contractor and
the Surety agree, the Contractor shall be allowed a reasonable time to
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SURETY
Company: Travelers Casuallty (Corpoi'ate S~al)
and Surety Company of America
Signature: u/ /11/ tfLa- ~
Name and Title: W. G. Van Buskirk, Attorney in Fact
OWNER'S REPRESENT A TIVE (Architect, Engineer or other
party):
perfoml the Construction Contract, but such an agreement shall
not waive the Owner's right, if any, subsequently to declare a
Contractor Default; and
3.2 The Owner has declared a Contractor Default and formally
terminated the Contractor's right to complete the contract. Such
Contractor Default shall not be declared earlier than twenty days
after the Contractor and the Surety have received notice as
provided in Subparagraph 3.1; and
3.3 The Owner has agreed to pay the Balance of the Contract
Price to the Surety in accordance with the terms of the
Construction Contract or to a contractor selected to perform the
Construction Contract in accordance with the terms of the
contract with the Owner.
4 When the Owner has satisfied the conditions of Paragraph 3, the
Surety shall' promptly and at the Surety's expense take one of the
following actions:
~ 4.1 Arrange for the ~ontractOJ', with consent of the Owner, to perform
and complete the Construction Contract; or
4.2 Undertake to perform and complete the Construction Contract
itself, through its agents or through independent contractors; or
4.3 Obtain bids or negotiated proposals from qualified contractors
acceptable to the Owner for a contract for performance and completion
of the Construction Contract" arrange for a contract to be prepared for
execution by the Owner and the contractor selected with the Owner's
concurrence, to be secured with performance and payment bonds
executed by a qualified surety equivalent to the bonds issued on the
Construction Contract, and pay to the Owner the amount of damages
as described in Paragraph 6 in excess of the Balance of the Contract
Price incurred by the Owner resulting from the Contractor's default; or
4.4 Waive its right to perform and complete, arrange for completion,
or obtain a new contractor and with reasonable promptness under the
circumstances:
.1 After investigation, determine the amount for which it may
be liable to the Owner and, as soon as practicable after the
amount is determined, tender payment therefor to the
Owner; or
.2 Deny liability in whole or in part and notify the Owner
citing reasons therefor.
5 If the Surety does not proceed as provided in Paragraph 4 with
reasonable promptness, the Surety shall be deemed to be in default on this
Bond fifteen days after receipt of an additional written notice from the
Owner to the Surety demanding that the Surety perfornl its obligations
under this Bond, and the Owner shall be entitled to enforce any remedy
available to the Owner. If the Surety proceeds as provided in Subparagraph
4.4, and the Owner refuses the payment tendered or the Surety has denied
liability, in whole or in part, without further notice the Owner shall be
entitled to enforce any remedy available to the Owner.
6 After the Owner has ternlinated the Contractor's right to complete the
Construction Contract, and if the Surety elects to act under Subparagraph
4.1, 4.2, or 4.3 above, then the responsibilities of the Surety to the Owner
shall not be greater than those of the Contractor under the Construction
Contract, and the responsibilities of the Owner to the Surety shall not be
greater than those of the Owner under the Construction Contract. To the
limit of the amount of this Bond, but subject to commitment by the Owner
of the Balance of the Contract Price to mitigation of costs and damages on
the Construction Contract, the Surety is obligated without duplication for:
6.1 The responsibilities of the Contractor for correction of defective
work and completion of the Construction Contract;
6.2 Additional legal, design professional and delay costs resulting
from the Contractor's Default, and resulting from the actions or failure
to act of the Surety under Paragraph 4; and
6.3 Liquidated damages, or if no liquidated damages are specified in
the Construction Contract, actual damages caused by delayed
performance or non-performance of the Contractor.
MODIFICA nONS TO THIS BOND ARE AS FOLLOWS:
7 The Surety shall not be liable to the Owner or others for obligations of
the Contractor that are unrelated to the Construction Contract, and the
Balance of the Contract Price shall not be reduced or set off on account of
any such unrelated obligations. No right of action shall accrue on this Bond
to any person or entity other than the Owner or its heirs, executors,
administrators or successors.
8 The Surety hereby waives notice of any change, including changes of
time, to the Construction Contract or to related subcontracts, purchase
orders and other obligations.
9 Any proceeding, legal or equitable, under this Bond may be instituted
in any court of competent jurisdiction in the location in which the work or
part of the work is located and shall be instituted within two years after
Contractor Default or within two years after the Contractor ceased working
or within two years after the Surety refuses or fails to perform its
obligations under this Bond, whichever occurs first. If the provisions of this
Paragraph are void or prohibited by law, the minimum period of limitation
available to sureties as a defense in the jurisdiction of the suit shall be
applicable.
10 Notice to the Surety, the Owner or the Contractor shall be mailed or
delivered to the address shown on the signature page.
11 When this Bond has been furnished to comply with a statutory or other
legal requirement in the location where the construction was to be
performed, any provision in this Bond conflicting with said statutory or
legal requirement shall be deemed deleted herefrom and provisions
conforming to such statutory or other legal requirement shall be deemed
incorporated herein. The intent is that this Bond shall be construed asa
statutory bond and not as a common taw,bond.
12 DEFINITIONS
12.1 Balance of the Contract Price: The total amount payable by the
Owner to the Contractor under the Construction Contract after all
proper adjustnlents have been made, including allowance to the
Contractor of any amounts received or to be received by the Owner in
settlement of insurance or other claims for damages to which the
Contractor is entitled, reduced by all valid and proper payments made
to or on behalf of the Contractor under the Construction Contract.
12.2 Construction Contract: The agreement between the Owner and
the Contractor identified on the signature page, including all Contract
Documents and changes thereto.
12.3 Contractor Default: Failure of the Contractor, which has neither
been remedied nor waived, to perform or otherwise to comply with
the terms of the Construction Contract.
12.4 Owner Default: Failure of the Owner, which has neither been
remedied nor waived, to pay the Contractor as required by the
Construction Contract or to perform and complete or comply with the
other terms thereof,
(Space is provided below for additional signatures of added parties, other than those appearing on the cover page.)
CONTRACTOR AS PRlNCIP AL SURETY
Company: (Corporate Seal) Company:
Signature:
Name and Title:
Address:
S-18521GEEF 10/99
(Corporate Seal)
Signature:
Name and Title:
Address:
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AlA Document A3l2
Bond 103862361
Payment Bond
Conforms with the American Institute of Architects, AlA Document A3l2.
Any singular reference to Contractor, Surety, Owner or other party shall be considered plural where applicable.
CONTRACTOR (Name and Address):
Mabus Brothers Construction Co., Inc
920 Molly Pond Rd, Augusta, GA 30901
OWNER (Name and Address):
Augusta Richmond County Purchasing Department
530 Greene Street, Augusta, GA 30911
CONSTRucnON CONTRACT
Date:
Amount: $291,843.30
SURETY (Name and Principal Place of Business):
Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America
One Tower Square, Hartford, CT 06183
Description (Name and Location): Horseshoe Road 8" Water Line Extension (Project 10350)
BOND
Date( Not earlier than Construction Contract Date):
Amount: $291,843.30
Modifications to this Bond:
CONTRACTOR AS PRINCIPAL
Company:" . "","P.""..", '...v. (Corporate Seal)
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Mabus Brothers.ConstruCtio
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(Any~~~dlttonal's1gTla1ures appear on page 2.)
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(FOR INFORMATiON GNbY - Name, Address and
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Telephone)'AGENT'Q'r,'BR0KER: Palmer & Cay of Georgia, Inc
P. O. Box'S242J"Atlanra, GA 30355 404.231.9595
1 The Contractor and the Surety, jointly and severally, bind themselves,
their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns to the Owner to
pay for labor, materials and equipment furnished for use in the perfonnance
of the Construction Contract, which is incorporated herein by reference.
2 With respect to the Owner, this obligation shall be null and void if the
Contractor:
2.1 Promptly makes payment, directly or indirectly, for all sums due
Claimants, and
2.2 Defends, indemnifies and holds hannless the Owner from claims,
demands, liens or suits by any person or entity whose claim, demand,
lien or suit is for the payment for labor, materials or equipment
furnished for use in the perfonnance of the Construction Contract,
provided the Owner has promptly notified the Contractor and the
Surety (at the address described in Paragraph 12) of any claims,
demands, liens or suits and tendered defense of such claims, demands,
liens or suits to the Contractor and the Surety, and provided there is no
Owner Default.
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SURETY
Company: Travelers Casualty (Corporate Seal)
and Surety Company of America
Signature: wAfY~~~
Name and Title: W. G. Van Buskirk, Attorney in Fact
OWNER'S REPRESENT A nVE (Architect, Engineer or other
party):
3 With respect to Claimants, this obligation shall be null and void if
the Contractor promptly makes payment, directly or indirectly, for all
sums due.
4 The Surety shall have no obligation to Claimants under this Bond
until:
4.1 Claimants who are employed by or have a direct contract with
the Contractor have given notice to the Surety (at the address
described in Paragraph 12) and sent a copy, or notice thereof, to
the Owner, stating that a claim is being made under this Bond and,
with substantial accuracy, the amount of the claim.
4.2 Claimants who do not have a direct contract with the
Contractor:
.1 Have furnished written notice to the Contractor and sent a
copy, or notice thereof, to the Owner, within 90 days after
having last performed labor or last furnished materials or
equipment included in the claim stating, with substantial
accuracy, the amount of the claim and the name of the party
to whom the materials were furnished or supplied or for
whom the labor was done or performed; and
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· .2 Have either received a,rejection in whole or in part from the
Contractor, or not received within 30 days of furnishing the
above notice any communication from the Contractor by which
the Contractor has indicated the claim will be paid directly or
indirectly; and 1
.3 Not having been paid within the above 30 days, have sent a
written notice to the Surety (at the address described in
Paragraph 12) and sent a copy, or notice thereof, to the Owner
stating that a claim is being made under this Bond and
enclosing a copy of the previous written notice furnished to the
Contractor.
5 Tf a notice required by paragraph 4 is given by Owner to the Contractor
or to the Surety, that is sufficient compliance.
6 When the Claimant has satisfied the conditions of Paragraph 4, the
Surety shall promptly and at the Surety's expense take the following
actions:
6.1 Send an answer to the Claimant, with a copy to the Owner,
within 45 days after receipt of the claim, stating the amounts
that are undisputed and the basis for challenging any amounts
that are disputed.
6.2 Payor arrange for payment of any undisputed amounts.
,7 The Surety's total obligation shall not exceed the amount of this Bond,
and the amount of this Bond shall be credited for any payments made in
good faith by the Surety.
8 Amounts owed by the Owner to the Contractor under the Construction
Contract shall be used for the performance of the Construction Contract and
to satisfY claims, if any, under any Construction Performance Bond. By the
Contractor furnishing and the Owner accepting this Bond, they agree that
all funds earned by the Contractor in the performance of the Construction
Contract are dedicated to satisfY obligations of the Contractor and the
Surety under this Bond, subject to the Owner's priority to use the funds for
the completion of the work.
9 The Surety shall not be liable to the Owner, Claimants or others for
obligations of the Contractor that are unrelated to the Construction
Contract. The Owner shall not be liable for payment of any costs or
expenses of any Claimant under this Bond, and shall have under this bond
no obligations to make payments to, give notices on behalf of, or otherwise
have obligations to Claimants under this Bond.
10 The Surety hereby waives notice of any change, including changes of
time, to the Construction Contract or to related subcontracts, purchase
orders and other obligations.
11 No suit or action shall be commenced by a Claimant under this Bond
other than in a court of competent jurisdiction in the location in which
MODIFICATIONS TO THIS BOND ARE AS FOLLOWS:
the work or part of the work is located or after the expiration of one year
from the date (I) on which the Claimant gave the notice required by
Subparagraph 4. I or Clause 4.2.3, or (2) on which the last labor or service
was performed by anyone or the last materials or equipment were furnished
by anyone under the Construction Contract, whichever of (I) or (2) first
occurs. [fthe provisions of this Paragraph are void or prohibited by law, the
minimum period of limitation available to sureties as a defense in the
jurisdiction of the suit shall be applicable.
12 Noticc to the Surety, the Owner or the Contractor shall be mailed or
delivered to the address shown on the signature page. Actual receipt of
notice by Surety, the Owner or the Contractor, however accomplished, shall
be sufficient compliance as of the date received at the address shown on the
signature page.
13 When this Bond has been furnished to comply with a statutory or other
legal requirement in the location where the construction was to be
performed, any provision in this Bond conflicting with said statutory or
legal requirement shall be decmed deleted herefrom and provisions
conforming to such statutory or other legal requirement shall be deemed
incorporated herein. The intent is that this Bond shall be construed as a
statutory bond and not as a common law bond.
14 Upon request by any person or entity appearing to be a potential
beneficiary of this Bond, the Contractor shall promptly furnish a copy of
this Bond or shall permit a copy to be made.
15 DEFINITIONS
15.1 Claimant: An individual or entity having a direct contract
with the Contractor or with a subcontractor of the Contractor to
furnish labor, materials or equipment for use in the performance of
the Contract. The intent of this Bond shall be to include without
limitation in terms "labor, materials or equipment" that part of water,
gas, power, light, heat, oil, gasoline, telephone service or rental
equipment used in the Construction Contract, architectural and
engineering services required for perfornlance of the work of the
Contractor and the Contractor's subcontractors, and all other items for
which a mechanic's lien may be asserted in the jurisdiction where the
labor, materials or equipment were furnished.
15.2 Construction Contract: The agreement between the Owner
and the Contractor identified on the signature page, including all
Contract Documents and changes thereto.
15.3 Owner Default: Failure of the Owner, which has neither been
remedied nor waived, to pay the Contractor as required by the
Construction Contract or to perform and complete or comply with the
other terms thereof.
(Space is provided below for additional signatures of added 'parties, other than those appearing on the cover page.)
CONTRACTOR AS PRINCIPAL SURETY
Company: (Corporate Seal) Company:
Signature:
Name and Title:
Address:
S-1853/GEEF 3/00
(Corporate Seal)
Signature:_ '
Name and Title:
Address:
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TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COlVIPANY OF AMERICA
TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY
FARMINGTON CASUALTY COMPANY
Hartford, Connecticut 06183-9062
POWER OF ATTORNEY AND CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY OF ATTORNEY(S)-IN-FACT
K1~OW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, THAT TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY OF
AMERICA, TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY and FARMINGTON CASUALTY COMPANY,
corporations duly organized under the laws of the State of Connecticut, and having their principal offices in the City of Hartford,
County of Hartford, State of Connecticut, (hereinafter the "Companies") hath made, constituted and appointed, and do by these
presents make, constitute and appoint: W. G. Van Buskirk, James R Williams, Cynthia M. Ward, Renee A. Lauth, of Atlanta,
Georgia, their true and lawful Attorney(s)-in-Fact, with full power and authority hereby conferred to sign, execute and acknowledge,
at any place within the United States, the following instrument(s): by his/her sole signature and act, any and all bonds,
recognizances, contracts of indemnity, and other writings obligatory in the nature of a bond, recognizance, or conditional
undertaking and any and all consents incident thereto and to bind the Companies, thereby as fully and to the same extent as if the
same were signed by the duly authorized officers of the Companies, and all the acts of said Attorney(s)-in-Fact, pursuant to the
authority herein given, are hereby ratified and confirmed.
This appointment is made under and by authority of the following Standing Resolutions of said Companies, which Resolutions are
now in full force and effect:
VOTED: That the Chairman, the President, any Vice Chairman, any Executi ve Vice President, any Senior Vice President, any Vice President, any
Second Vice President, the Treasurer, any Assistant Treasurer, the Corporate Secretary or any Assistant Secretary may appoint Attorneys-in-Fact
and Agents to act for and on behalf of the company and may give such appointee such authority as his or her certificate of authority may prescribe
to sign with the Company's name and seal with the Company's seal bonds, recognizances, contracts of indemnity, and other writings obligatory in
the nature of a bond, recognizance, or conditional undertaking, and any of said officers or the Board of Directors at any time may remove any such
appointee and revoke the power given him or her.
VOTED: That the Chairman, the President, any Vice Chairman, any Executive Vice President, any Senior Vice President or any Vice President
may delegate all or any part of the foregoing authority to one or more officers or employees of this Company, provided that each such delegation is
in writing and a copy thereof is filed in the office of the Secretary.
VOTED: That any bond, recognizance, contract of indemnity, or writing obligatory in the nature of a bond, recognizance, or conditional
undertaking shall be valid and binding upon the Company when (a) signed by the President, any Vice Chairman, any Executive Vice President, any
Senior Vice President or any Vice President, any Second Vice President, the Treasurer, any Assistant Treasurer, the Corporate Secretary or any
Assistant Secretary and duly attested and sealed with the Company's seal by a Secretary or Assistant Secretary, or (b) duly executed (under seal, if
required) by one or more Attorneys-in-Fact and Agents pursuant to the power prescribed in his or her certificate or their certificates of authority or
by one or more Company officers pursuant to a written delegation of authority.
This Power of Attorney and Certificate of Authority is signed and sealed by facsimile (mechanical or printed) under and by
authority of the following Standing Resolution voted by the Boards of Directors of TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY
COMPANY OF AMERICA, TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY and FARMINGTON CASUALTY
COMPANY, which Resolution is now in full force aild effect:
VOTED: That the signature of each of the following officers: President, any Executive Vice President, any Senior Vice President, any Vice
President, any Assistant Vice Presid~nt, any Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, and the seal of the Company may be affixed by facsimile to any
power of attorney or to any certificate relating thereto appointing Resident Vice Presidents, Resident Assistant Secretaries or Attorneys-in-Fact for
purposes only of executing and attesting bonds and undertakings and other writings obligatory in the nature thereof, and any such power of attorney
or certificate bearing such facsimile signature or facsimile seal shall be valid and binding upon the Company and any such power so executed and
certified by such facsimile signature and facsimile seal shall be valid and binding upon the Company in the future with respect to any bond or
undertaking to which it is attached.
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404-231-9595 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION
ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE
HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR
ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW.
COMPANIES AFFORDING COVERAGE
PRODUCER
Palmer & Cay of Georgia, Inc.
3348 Peachtree Road NE
Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
COMPANY
A
Valley Forge Insurance Co
INSURED
Mabus Brothers Construction Co
920-B Molly Pond Road
Augusta GA 30901
COMPANY
B
American Cas Co of Reading PA
COMPANY
C
American Zurich Insurance Co
National Fire Ins Hartford
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD
INDICATED, NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS
CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS,
EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
co TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFFECTIVE POLICY EXPIRATION LIMITS
LTR DATE (MM/DDIYY) DATE (MM/DDIYY)
A GENERAL LIABILITY TCP1030240706 6/30/02 6/30/03 GENERAL AGGREGATE 2000000
X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG $ 2000000
CLAIMS MADE [8] OCCUR PERSONAL & ADV INJURY 1000000
OWNER'S & CONTRACTOR'S PROT EACH OCCURRENCE 1000000
FIRE DAMAGE (Anyone fire) 100000
MED EXP iAny one person} 5000
B AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY BUA1080690739 6/30/02 6/30/03
COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT
X ANY AUTO 1000000
ALL OWNED AUTOS BODILY INJURY
SCHEDULED AUTOS iPer person}
X HIRED AUTOS BODILY INJURY
X NON-OWNED AUTOS (Per accident)
PROPERTY DAMAGE
GARAGE LIABILITY AUTO ONLY - EA ACCIDENT $
ANY AUTO OTHER THAN AUTO ONLY:
EACH ACCIDENT $
AGGREGATE $
C EXCESS LIABILITY AUC930494400 6/30/02 6/30/03 EACH OCCURRENCE 5000000
UMBRELLA FORM AGGREGATE 5000000
OTHER THAN UMBRELLA FORM
D WORKERS COMPENSATION AND We1030240740 6/30/02 6/30/03
EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY
EL EACH ACCIDENT 500000
THE PROPRIETOR/ INCL EL DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT 500000
PARTNERS/EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS ARE: EXCL EL DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE 500000
A OTHER TCP1030240706 6/30/02 6/30/03
leased/Rented $1,000,000 per occurrence
Equipment $700,000 anyone item
$2,500 deductible
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONSNEHICLES/SPECIAL ITEMS
RE: HORSESHOE ROAD 10" WATER MAIN INSTAllATION
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AUGUSTA COMMISSION, CH2HM HILL
ATTN: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT TEAM
360 BAY STREET SUITE 100
AUGUSTA, GA 30901
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE
EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, THE ISSUING COMPANY WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL
~ DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT,
BUT FAILURE TO MAIL SUCH NOTICE SHALL IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY
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