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JONES STREET STORM SEPARATION
(PROJECT #80100020)
Contract Documents & Specifications
Prepared For:
AUGUSTA COMMISSION
Bob Young, Mayor
Lee N. Beard, District 1
Marion Williams, District 2
Stephen E. Shepard, District 3
Richard Colclough, District 4
Bobby Hankerson, District 5
Andy Cheek, District 6
Thomas F. Boyles, District 7
Ulmer Bridges, District 8
William H. Mays, "', Super District 9
William B. Kuhlke, Jr., Super District 10
AUGUSTA UTILITIES DEPT.
N. Max Hicks, PE, Director
Prepared By:
AUGUSTA UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
360 Bay Street
Augusta, GA 30901
June 2003
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Invitation To Bid
Sealed bids will be received at this office until 11 :00 a.m., Tuesday, July 29,2003:
Bid #03-101
Jones St. Storm Separation for Augusta, Georgia Utilities
Scope: The project shall consist of the construction of storm sewer lines to separate storm water from the
existing sanitary sewer line.
BID's will be received by The City of Augusta Commission hereinafter referred to as the OWNER at the
offices of:
Geri A. Sarns
Purchasing Department
530 Greene Street - Room 605
Augusta, Georgia 30911
706-821-2422
BID documents may be obtained at the office of The City of Augusta Purchasing Department, 530 Greene Street - Room
605, Augusta, GA 30911. Copies maybe obtained upon payment of$100.00 (non-refundable). Documents may be
examined by appointment only during regular business hours at the offices of City of Augusta Purchasing Department,
Augusta, Augusta Dodge Plan Room, and Augusta Builder's Exchange.
A MANDATORY Pre-BID Conference will be held on Tuesday, July 15,2003 @ 3:00 p.m. in Room 605 of the
Purchasing Department.
It is the wish of the Owner that minority businesses are given the opportunity to BID on the various parts of the work.
This desire on the part of the Owner is not intended to restrict or limit competitive bidding or to increase the cost of the
work. The Owner supports a healthy free market system that seeks to include responsible businesses and provide ample
opportunity for business growth and development.
No BID may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after time has been called on the date of opening. A 10% Bid
bond is required to be submitted in a separate envelope so marked along with the bidders' qualifications; a 100%
performance bond and a 100% payment bond will be required for award. No BID will be accepted by fax, all must
be received by mail or hand delivered.
The Owners reserves the right to reject any or all BID's and to waive technicalities and informalities. Please mark BID
number on the outside of the envelope.
Bidders are cautioned that sequestration of BID documents through any source other than the office of the Purchasing
Department is not advisable. Acquisition of BID documents from unauthorized sources placed the bidder at the risk of
receiving incomplete or inaccurate information upon which to base his qualifications.
YOU MUST SUBMIT A MARKED ORIGINAL AND TWO MARKED COPIES OF YOUR
PACKAGE.
Augusta has a Link Deposit program designed to provide loans to eligible local Small, Minority and Women
Owned Businesses. For more information about this program Human Resources Department at 706-821-2303,
GERl A. SAMS, Purchasing Director
Publish:
Augusta Chronicle
Metro Courier
June 19,26 & July 3, ] 0,2003
June 26, 2003
cc:
WaIter Hornsby
Brenda Bryd-Pelaez
Max Hicks
Augusta, Georgia Equal Opportunity
Augusta, Georgia Human Resources
Augusta, Georgia Utilities
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SEALED BIDS SELECTION METHOD.
A method for submitting a bid to perform work on a proposed contract. In general, each
party interested submits a bid in a sealed envelope, and all such bids are opened at the
same time and the most favorable responsible bid is accepted.
Conditions for use. All contracts of Augusta-Richmond County shall be awarded by
competitive sealed bidding except as otherwise provided elsewhere in this article (see S
1-10-45 - Sealed Proposals; 1-10-46 - Professional Services; 1-10-47 - Quotations; I-
10-49 - Sole Source Procurement; and 1-10-50 - Emergency Procurements, of this
chapter).
Invitation for bids and specifications, An invitation for bids shall be issued by the
Purchasing Office and shall include specifications prepared in accordance with Article 4
(Product Specifications), and all contractual terms and conditions, applicable to the
procurement.
Pre-bid conference and addendum. A conference to be conducted by the Purchasing
Director and using agency head, if appropriate, hearing will be scheduled at least five
(5) working days before receipt of bids. While the pre-bid conference is not a
requirement, it is strongly recommended and widely used to further acquaint interested
bidders with the bid requirements and items to be purchased and vendor input. Any
substantive changes to specifications resulting from the pre-bid conference or other
vendor/contractor sessions shall be documented in an addendum and communicated to
all bidders registered for the procurement action.
Bid opening. Sealed Bids shall be opened publicly in the presence of one or more
witnesses at the time and place designated in the public notice and invitation for bids.
The amount of each bid, and such other relevant information as the Purchasing Director
deems appropriate, together with the name of each bidder shall be recorded; the record
and each bid shall be open to public inspection in accordance with S 1-10-5 (Public
Access to Procurement InfOlmation).
Bid acceptance and bid evaluation, Provided that the bids are delivered to the
Purchasing Director at the time, place, and under the conditions contained in the
Invitation for Bids, the bids shall be conditionally accepted without alteration or
correction pending evaluation. Bids shall be evaluated based on the requirements set
forth in the invitation for bids, which may include bidder responsiveness, capability and
past performance, and criteria to determine acceptability such as inspection, testing,
quality workmanship, delivery, and suitability for a particular purpose. Those criteria
that will affect the bid price and be considered in evaluation for award shall be objective
and clearly measurable, including but not limited to discounts, transportation costs, and
total or life cycle costs. The main advantage of using life-cycle costing is that both
initial costs and related costs for the life of the item are considered. When the criterion
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for awarding the contract is based on lowest responsive bidder, it may mean that the
contract specifications are just minimally complied with. Selecting of the lowest bidder
could result in a higher incidence of maintenance, and down-time could eat up any
savings made if the purchasing process considers only the initial cost. Under no
circumstance will any bid be accepted by fax or email. All bids must be labeled and
received in the Purchasing office by the due date and time. There will be no exceptions
made for any late, lost by the post office or express carrier, or misdirected submittals.
All bidders must submit a copy of the companies' business licenses.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON VENDORS.
The Department Head and/or the Administrator is directed to provide the bid amount as
submitted, information concerning the vendor's previous performance, the service and
quality of the products offered, the availability of the goods and services when needed,
adherence to delivery schedules, and other criteria pertinent to that particular item, on
vendors who have submitted bids, proposals, or contracts for the Commission's
consideration. The information is to be included in the backup documents for the
Commission's consideration in awarding the contract.
INSPECTION OF PURCHASES.
The purchasing agent in conjunction with the using agency or department head shall
inspect, or supervise the inspection of, all deliveries of materials, supplies or contractual
services to determine their conformance with the specifications set forth in the pertinent
purchase order or contract. The purchasing agent may require chemical and physical
tests of samples submitted with bids and samples of deliveries, which examinations are
necessary to determine quality of the samples and conformance with specifications.
Letting the contract. The contract shall be awarded or let in accordance with procedures
set forth herein. Award shall occur with reasonable promptness by appropriate written
notice to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder whose bid meets the
requirements and criteria set forth in the invitation for bids.
In addition to price and other material factors, the Purchasing Director, in consultation
with the using agency, shall consider the following in the context of award
recommendations:
(1) The ability, capacity, and skill of the bidder to perform, the contract or provide the
services required,
(2) The capability of the bidder to perform the contract or provide the service promptly,
or within the time specified, without delay or interference,
(3) The character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience, and efficiency of the
bidder,
(4) The quality of performance on previous contracts,
(5) The previous and existing compliance by the bidder with laws and ordinances
relating to the contract or services,
(6) The sufficiency of the financial resources of the bidder relating to his ability to
perform the contract,
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(7) The quality, availability, and adaptability of the supplies or services to the particular
use required, and
(8) The number and scope of conditions attached to the bid by the bidder.
Award to other than low bidder. When the award is not given to the lowest bidder, a
full and complete statement of the reasons for placing the purchase order or other
contract elsewhere shall be prepared and signed by the Purchasing Director and/or
Administrator and made part of the record file for audit proposes.
Uniform Bid. All bid items must be made in the United States of America.
EMPLOYEE CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
It shall be unethical for any City of Augusta business or participant directly or indirectly
in a procurement contract when the employee or official knows that:
(a) the employee or official or any member of the employee's or official's
immediate family has a substantial interest or financial interest pertaining
to the procurement contract, except that the purchase of goods and services
from businesses which a member of the Commission or other City of
Augusta employee has a financial interest is authorized as per a.c.G.A. 36-
1-14, or the procurement contract is awarded pursuant to a.c.G.A. 45-10-
22 and 45-10-24, or the transaction is excepted from said restrictions by
O.C.G.A. 45-10-25;
(b) Any other person, business, or organization with whom the employee or
official of any member of an employee's or officials immediate family is
negotiating or has an arrangement concerning prospective employment is
involved in the procurement contract.
Any employee or official or any member of an employee's or official
immediate family who holds a substantial interest or financial interest in a
disclosed blind trust shall not be deemed to have a conflict of interest with
regard to matters pertaining to that substantial interest or financial interest.
USE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION 1-10-15
It shall be unethical for any Augusta, GA County employee or official to knowingly use
confidential information for actual or anticipated personal gain, or for the actual or
anticipated gain for any other person.
Name:
Date:
Title:
Company:
THIS SHEET IS REQUIRED TO BE IN SUBMITTAL.
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Jones Street Storm Separation - Bid Item #03-101
Addendum Number Two
(post Bid)
- In consideration that Blair Construction was awarded the Jones Street Storm
Separation Project as the second low bidder, Blair construction has agreed to adjust the
bid schedule in a manner beneficial to the Owner. See attached schedule.
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Jones Street Storm Separation - Bid Item #03-101
Addendum Number One
1) A revised bid schedule has been issued for this project. See attached.
2) The scope of this project has been modified to include sewer separation work on
Fenwick Street. See attached plan.
3) Work shall commence on Fenwick Street before Jones Street, unless both sections
will be constructed simultaneously, This was not mentioned in the pre-bid meeting,
however this work needs to be completed as soon as possible to relieve daily pumping
of the storm system by the Utilities Department.
4) The contract time is increased from 90 days to 150 days.
5) Clarification of Lump Sum Construction Item: Removal of all concrete and bricks is
meant to include any concrete and bricks located with the area of construction. If the
owner specifies that sidewalk is to be placed back, the sidewalk will be paid from the
line item for sidewalk. However, if the owner specifies placing back grass, the grass
is to be included in lump sum.
6) All work is to be completed to DOT standards at a minimum. Augusta Public Works
Rights of Way Encroachment Guidelines shall be followed.
7) All storm pipe shall be installed with a-Ring seals.
8) The road repair in Fenwick Street shall follow the road cut trench construction detail.
See attached.
9) Sewer Line Testing: The storm lines will not require air testing. The sanitary line,
however, will require air testing to meet Augusta Utility Department Specifications.
Manholes will require vacuum testing. Contact the Utility Department for
specification information.
10) Sewer video will not be required, except in the case of problematic evaluation. See
attached statement regarding Sewer Line Camera Inspection.
11) Type II backfill shall only be used after direction and approval has been given by an
ADD or Public Works Inspector. If conditions do not warrant the use of Type II
Backfill, it shall not be used.
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JONES STREET STORM SEPARATION
(REVISED, ADDENDUM #1)
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rTEM Noll DESCRIPTION I~I QUANTITY II UNIT COST II TOTAL COST I
1 STORM DRAIN PIPE, 10" H = 1-10 (DUCTILE IRON). LF 80
2 STORM DRAIN PIPE, 14" H = 1-10 (DUCTILE IRON). LF 120
3 STORM DRAIN PIPE, 18" H = 1-10 (RCP CLASS IV). LF 650
4 STORM DRAIN PIPE, 24" H = 1-10 (RCP CLASS IV). LF 450
5 8" PVC SANITARY SEWER. LF 620
6 STREET) EA 3
7 RELOCATE WATER METER EA 4
CATCH BASIN, GP 1 (CATCH BASINS #A6 & #A7 WITH EXTENDED BOX-
8 GDOT sm 1034D) EA 2
9 CATCH BASIN, GP 1 (CATCH BASINS #A8 - GDOT STD 1034D) EA 1
10 DROP INLET, GP1 (GRATE TRAP, #B1 - GDOT STD 1019A EA 1
11 STORM SEWER MANHOLE, TP1, GDOT STD 1011A EA 6
12 SANITARY SEWER MANHOLE, STDM 4FT DIA. EA 5
13 CORE AND TIE TO EXISTING SAN. SEW. MANHOLE EA 1
JUNCTIN BOX, SPECIAL DESIGN (JUNCTION BOX #A1 - CONSTRUCTED
14 OVER 30" RCP & MODIFIED WITH RING & COVER) EA 1
JUNCTIN BOX, SPECIAL DESIGN (JUNCTION BOX #A2, MODIFIED WITH
15 RING & COVER) EA 1
16 STD. GADOT 24" RCP FLARED END SECTION EA 1
17 WATER MAIN, OFFSET, 6" COMPLETE EA 6
18 RELOCATE EXISTING FIRE HYDRANT EA 1
19 RELOCATE EXISTING WATER VALVE, INCLUDING BOX EA 2
ROAD CUT & REPAIR WITH RECYCLED ASPH CONCRETE 12.5mm
SUPERPAVE, GP2 ONLY, INCL BITUM MATL & H LIME (2.5" THICK FOR
20 ROAD CUT CAP) SY 425
RECYCLED ASPH CONCRETE 12.5mm SUPERPAVE, GP2 ONLY, INCL
21 BITUM MATL & H LIME (1.5" THICK FOR ROAD OVERLAY) SY 2500
22 ASHPAL T MILLING, UP TO 1.5" THICK SY 2500
23 DRIVEWAY CONCRETE, 6" THICK SY 120
24 CONCRETE SIDEWALK, 4" SY 300
25 HANDICAP SIDEWALD RAMP EA 1
26 CONCRETRE VALLEY GUTIER, 6" SY 160
27 CONCRETE CURB & GUTIER, 30" LF 1100
SELECT BACKFILL, SAND CLAY (MEASUREMENT TO BE IN PLACE
28 VOLUME CY 850
29 CLASS A CONCRETE (ASPHALT PAVEMENT PATCH) CY 50
30 FLOWABLE FILL CY 60
31 TYPE II BACKFILL CY 50
32 TYPE 1 RIP RAP, 18" THICK CY 15
33 LUMP SUM CONSTRUCTION (SEE DETAILS BELOW) LS 1
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.COST OF BEDDING MATERIAL IS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE LINE ITEM COST
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LUM SUM CONSTRUCTION INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
-REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED BRICK SIDEWALK
-STREET STRIPING TO BE REPLACED IN KIND
-ANY FORSEEABLE ACTIVITY CONSIDERED NORMAL TO CONSTRUCTION
-REMOVALAND REPLACEMENT OF ORNAMENTAL TREES IN KIND
-REMOVALAND REPLACEMENT OF CHAIN LINK FENCE, ALL TYPES AND SIZES
-REMOVAL OF SANITARY SEWER CLEAN OUT
-REMOVE APPROXIMATELY 22 LF OF 15" RCP SANITARY SEWER
-PLUG EXISTING STORM SEWER TIE-INS TO SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
-STORM AND SEWER LINE TESTING, SS MANHOLE VACUUM TESTING
-LOCATE THE THREE EXISTING SANITARY SEWER SERVICES (FENWICK)
-EROSION CONTROL (BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR EROSION AND DEDIMENT CONTROL IN GEORGIA SHALL BE FOLLOWED)
-CONSTRUCTION STAKING
- MOBILIZATION
-TRAFFIC CONTROL
-INERT MATERIAL DISPOSAL
-CLEARING AND GRUBBING
-REMOVAL OF ALL CONCRETE & BRICKS
-GRASSING
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ASPHALT OVERLAY COMPACTED
1 1/2" THICK TYPE "E"
- SO' IN WIDTH FOR TRANSVERSE CUTS
- WIDTH VARIES FOR LONGITUDINAL CUTS
25'
2.S" COMPACTED ASPHALTIC
BINDER, TYPE B CAP.
SAW CUT EDGE AND
APPLY TACK
8" OF GRADED
AGGREGATE BASE
COMPACTED TO
100% DRY DENSITY
SAW CUT EDGE AND
APPL Y TACK
6" SAND/CLAY BASE SUBGRADE
COMPACTED TO 100%
SAND/CLAY BACKFILL INSTALLED IN
8" LIFTS, COMPACTED TO 95%
PIPE BEDDING PER AUGUSTA
UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
STANDARDS
1. THIS DETAIL SHALL APPLY TO AUGUSTA UTILITIES DEPARTMENT PROJECTS ONLY.
2, TOP 10" OF TRENCH TO BE GRADED AGGEGA TE BASE, TOP 2" OF GRADED AGGREGATE
BASE TO BE REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH TYPE B ASPHALT BINDER UPON INSTALLATION
OF ASPHALT CAP.
3. DETAIL SHOWS A TRANSVERSE CROSS SECTION. OVERLAY WIDTH
MAY VARY FOR LONGITUDINAL CUTS.
r~OAD CUT TRENCH CONSTRUCTION
(PIPE IN EXISTING ROADWAY)
NOT TO SCALE
OCTOBER 29) 2002
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SEWER LINE CAMERA INSPECTION
Section 14.27, paragraph seven in the September 2000 edition of the Augusta Utilities
Department Design Standards & Construction Specifications reads as follows:
New sewer lines shall be inspected through use of camera inspection equipment with an
Augusta Utilities Department Inspector at the time of installation and again before the
one-year warranty expires. The Developer is to provide the Augusta Utilities Department
with a color VHS system videotape of the inside of every reach of the sanitary sewer
installed. The tape shall record manhole number to manhole number, date of recording,
and distance from start of run. The tape shall include a distance and location description
of every service line connection installed. The manhole numbering system shall be the
same as shown on the approved development plans.
This paragraph is amended for the Jones Street Storm Separation Project to read as
follows:
The camera inspection of new sewer lines will not be required, either at installation or
within the warranty period, unless the owner deems it necessary for problematic
evaluation. For problematic evaluation the owner may request that any amount or all of
the new sewer line be inspected, either during proj ect construction or in the warranty
period. The cost of all requested camera inspections will be incurred by the contractor.
Upon the owner's request, sewer lines shall be inspected through use of camera
inspection equipment with an Augusta Utilities Department Inspector present. The
Contractor is to provide the Augusta Utilities Department with a color VHS system
videotape of the inside of every reach of the sanitary sewer inspected. The tape shall
record manhole number to manhole number, date of recording, and distance from start of
run. The tape shall include a distance and location description of every service line
connection inspected. The manhole numbering system shall be the same as shown on the
project plans. Upon the request of the Augusta Utilities Department, the cost of the
CCTV for all pipe sizes will be included in the cost of laying the pipe.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DE$CRIPTION-,
Invitation to Bid
Instruction to Bidders
Proposal
Bid Bond
Agreement
Performance & Labor and Material Payment Bonds
General Conditions
Supplementary General Conditions
Special Conditions
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Invitation To Bid
Sealed bids will be received at this office until 11 :00 a.m" Tuesday, July 29,2003:
Bid #03-101
Jones St. Storm Separation for Augusta, Georgia Utilities
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Scope: The project shall consist of the construction of storm sewer lines to separate storm water from the
existing sanitary sewer line.
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BID's will be received by The City of Augusta Commission hereinafter referred to as the OWNER at the
offices of:
Geri A. Sams
Purchasing Department
530 Greene Street - Room 605
Augusta, Georgia 30911
706-821-2422
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BID documents may be obtained at the office of The City of Augusta Purchasing Department, 530 Greene Street - Room
605, Augusta, GA 30911. Copies maybe obtained upon payment of $100.00 (non-refundable). Documents may be
examined by appointment only during regular business hours at the offices of City of Augusta Purchasing Department,
Augusta, Augusta Dodge Plan Room, and Augusta Builder's Exchange.
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A MANDATORY Pre-BID Conference will be held on Tuesday, July 15, 2003 @ 3:00 p.m in Room 605 of the
Purchasing Department.
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It is the wish of the Owner that minority businesses are given the opportunity to BID on the various parts of the work.
This desire on the part of the Owner is not intended to restrict or limit competitive bidding or to increase the cost of the
work. The Owner supports a healthy free market system that seeks to include responsible businesses and provide ample
opportunity for business growth and development.
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No BID may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after time has been called on the date of opening. A 10% Bid
bond is required to be submitted in a separate envelope so marked along with the bidders' qualifications; a 100%
performance bond and a 100% payment bond will be required for award. No BID will be accepted by fax, all must
be received by mail or hand delivered.
The Owners reserves the right to reject any or all BID's and to waive technicalities and informalities. Please mark BID
number on the outside of the envelope.
Bidders are cautioned that sequestration of BID documents through any source other than the office of the Purchasing
Department is not advisable. Acquisition of BID documents from unauthorized sources placed the bidder at the risk of
receiving incomplete or inaccurate information upon which to base his qualifications.
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YOU MUST SUBMIT A MARKED ORIGINAL AND TWO MARKED COPIES OF YOUR
PACKAGE.
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Augusta has a Link Deposit program designed to provide loans to eligible local Small, Minority and Women
Owned Businesses. For more information about this program Human Resources Department at 706-821-2303.
GERI A. SAMS, Purchasing Director
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Publish:
Augusta Chronicle
Metro Courier
June 19,26 & July 3,10,2003
June 26, 2003
cc:
Walter Hornsby
Brenda Bryd-Pelaez
Max Hicks
Augusta, Georgia Equal Opportunity
Augusta, Georgia Human Resources
Augusta, Georgia Utilities
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INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS
IB-01 GENERAL:
All proposals must be presented in a sealed envelope, addressed to the Owner. The
proposal must be filed with the Owner on or before the time stated in the invitation for bids.
Mailed proposals will be treated in every respect as though filed in person and will be subject to
the same requirements.
Proposals received subsequent to the time stated will be returned unopened. Prior to
the time stated any proposal may be withdrawn at the discretion of the bidder, but no proposal
may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after bids have been opened, pending the
execution of contract with the successful bidder.
IB-02 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 INTERPRETATIONS:
No interpretation of the meaning of plans, specifications or other prebid documents will
be made to any bidder orally.
Every request for such interpretation should be in writing addressed to Geri A Sams,
Director of Purchasing, Room 605 - Municipal Building, Augusta GA 30911, and to be given
consideration must be received at least seven days prior to the date fixed for the opening of
bids. Any and all such interpretations and any supplemental instructions will be in the form of
written addenda to the specifications which, if issued, will be sent by certified mail with return
receipt requested to all prospective bidders (at the respective addresses furnished for such
purposes), not later than three days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids. Failure of any
bidder to receive any such addendum or interpretation shall not relieve such bidder from any
obligation under his bid as submitted. All addenda so issued shall become part of the Contract
Documents.
IB-04 PREPARATION OF BIDS:
Bids shall be submitted on the forms provided and must be signed by the bidder or his
authorized representative. Any corrections to entries made on bid forms should be initialed by
the person signing the bid.
Bidders must quote on all items appearing on the bid forms, unless specific directions in
the advertisement, on the bid form, or in the special specifications allow for partial bids. Failure
to quote on all items may disqualify the bid. When quotations on all items are not required,
bidders shall insert the words "no bid" where appropriate.
Alternative bids will not be considered unless specifically called for.
Telegraphic bids will not be considered. Modifications to bids already submitted will be
allowed if submitted by telegraph prior to the time fixed in the Invitation for Bids. Modifications
shall be submitted as such, and shall not reveal the total amount of either the original or revised
bids.
Bids by wholly owned proprietorships or partnerships will be signed by all owners. Bids
of corporations will be signed by an officer of the firm and his signature attested by the secretary
thereof who will affix the corporate seal to the proposal.
NOTE: A 10% Bid Bond is required in all cases.
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IB-05 BASIS OF AWARD:
The bids will be compared on the basis of unit prices, as extended, which will include
and cover the furnishing of all material and the performance of all labor requisite or proper, and
completing of all the work called for under the accompanying contract, and in the manner set
forth and described in the specifications.
Where estimated quantities are included in certain items of the proposal, they are for the
purpose of comparing bids. While they are believed to be close approximations, they are not
guaranteed. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to check all items of construction. In case
of error in extension of prices in a proposal, unit bid prices shall govern.
IB-06 BIDDER'S 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 the bidder or investigation of him fails to satisfy the Owner that such bidder is properly
qualified to carry out the obligations of the contract and to complete the work contemplated
therein. Part of the evidence required above shall consist of a list of the names and addresses
of not less than five (5) firms or corporations for which the bidder has done similar work.
IB-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 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 all qualified firms. The bids
will be evaluated based on qualifications, price and construction time. With all other items being
considered equal, the contract, if awarded will be awarded to a minority and economically
disadvantaged firm or a firm that has included such firms as subcontractors on this project.
The bidders shall include with their bid a statement of qualification for themselves and/or
any qualified subcontractors explaining why they should be considered a minority or
economically disadvantaged firm. If the firm does not fall into this category, no information is
necessary.
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PROPOSAL
JONES STREET STORM SEPARATION
Augusta Commission
Municipal Building
Augusta, Georgia 30911
Gentlemen:
The undersigned as bidder, herein referred to as singular and masculine, declares as follows:
1. The only parties interested in the proposal as principals are named herein;
2. He has carefully examined and fully understands the Contract Documents, including the
drawings and technical specifications; ,
3. He understands that information relative to existing structures and underground utilities
as furnished to him on the drawings, Contract Documents or by the Augusta Utilities
Dept. Engineer/Director, carries no guarantee expressed or implied as to its
completeness or accuracy and he has made due allowances therefor;
4. He has made a personal examination of the site of the proposed work and has satisfied
himself as to the actual conditions and requirements of the work;
5. He agrees to hold the Owner harmless for accidents or damage to property;
6. He will comply with all State and Federal Regulations pertaining to but not limited to
asbestos containing material removal and disposal; Regulations regarding disposal of all
debris; OSHA Requirements.
7. He will complete work in a timely manner. Time of completion must be indicated On Bid
Proposal Form.
a. He will maintain the site as reasonably clean as possible by not allowing debris to
accumulate before making trips to his disposal site. Debris must be hauled on a regular
basis to avoid excessive accumulation. Materials sold for salvage shall not be retained
on site.
9. He will not bum any materials on site without written approvals from proper authorities.
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He will furnish the Owner with a detailed schedule of demolition and removal including
disposal sites, names of all subcontractors, State and local license information.
and hereby proposes and agrees that, if the Proposal is accepted, he will contract with the
Augusta Commission to furnish all machinery, tools, apparatus and other means of construction
and to do aU work and furnish all materials called for in accordance with the requirements of the
Augusta Utilities Dept. Engineer/Director and the true intent of the Contract Documents and that
he will take in payment for each item of work, thereof, the unit or lump sum price applicable to
that item as stated in the schedule below.
(Note: Bidders must bid on each item in the Bid Schedule.)
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(REVISED. ADDENDUM #1)
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1 STORM DRAIN PIPE, 10" H -1-10 (DUCTILE IRON)* LF 80 /07~ B5"(p2. ~o
2 STORM DRAIN PIPE, 14" H = 1-10 (DUCTILE IRON)* - LF 120 11f'- ~ n~Z.3 ~
3 STORM DRAIN PIPE, 18" H = 1-10 (RCP C1J\SS IV)* LF 650 4-5-~ Z~{,4-0 ~
4 STORM DRAIN PIPE, 24" H = 1-10 (RCP C1J\SS IV)* LF 450 ~/ S'B 2.7'711 ~
5 8" PVC SANITARY SEWER* LF 620 .JS'" ~ 2Z/"t& ~
6 STREET) EA 3 137S- ~ 412.5' ~
7 RELOCATE WATER METER EA 4 tDS'o .!:!::. 2~~
CATCH BASIN, GP 1 (CATCH BASINS #A6 & #A7 WITH EXTENDED BOX- 204-2.. S"o 4oB~~
8 GDOT STD 1034D) EA 2
9 CATCH BASIN, GP 1 (CATCH BASINS #A8 - GDOT STD 1034D) EA 1 19D8 7S" /908 7~
10 DROP INLET, GP1 (GRATE TRAP, #81 - GDOT STD 1019A EA 1 //82.. ~ 1/82..~
11 STORM SEWER MANHOLE, TP1, GDOT STD 1011A EA 6 II Be ~ 7082. ~
12 SANITARY SEWER MANHOLE, STDM 4FT DIA. EA 5 12Dft- EL ~Z.IZ.~
13 CORE AND TIE TO EXISTING SAN. SEW. MANHOLE EA 1 /ooS" ~ /oo!>'" ~
JUNCTlN BOX, SPECIAL DESIGN (JUNCTION BOX #A1 - CONSTRUCTED 139~3 ~ I J 9S' J ?!!:
14 OVER 30" RCP & MODIFIED WITH RING & COVER) EA 1
JUNCTlN BOX, SPECIAL DESIGN (JUNCTION BOX #A2, MODIFIED WITH ~1/-4-2~ 1:::44-2. ~
15 RING & COVER) EA 1.
16 STD. GADOT 24" RCP F1J\RED END SECTION EA 1 BEg :!:: B83~
17 WATER MAIN, OFFSET, 6" COMPLETE EA 6 'H Cf 1 !!!it Z~3S'/~
18 RELOCATE EXISTING FIRE HYDRANT EA 1 312.S-~ 3/2:;" ~
19 RELOCATE EXISTING WATER VALVE, INCLUDING BOX EA 2 33/!>'" ~ &;'/S'o ~
ROAD CUT & REPAIR WITH RECYCLED ASPH CONCRETE 12.Smm
SUPERPAVE, GP2 ONLY, INCL BITUM MATL & H LIME (2.S" THICK FOR 3 - 9t.> 1~20 ~
20 ROAD CUT CAP) SY 425 4--
RECYCLED ASPH CONCRETE 12.5mm SUPERPAVE, GP2 ONLY, INCL 5'~ /2. "f~o ~
21 BmJM MATL & H LIME (1.5" THICK FOR ROAD OVERLAY) SY 2500
22 ASHPAl T MILLING, UP TO 1.5" THICK SY 2500 75'"0 /8,)5'o~
23 DRIVEWAY CONCRETE, 6" THICK SY 120 3~ 81 44-/) !:E..
24 CONCRETE SIDEWALK, 4" SY 300 2<1- ~ 72..1S- !!2
25 HANDICAP SIDEWALD RAMP EA 1 ~/2.. ~ ~/l..~
26 CONCRETRE VAllEY GUTTER, 6" SY 160 t!-2. 70 ~32. ~
27 CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER, 30" LF 1100 /2 ~ 13 Loo ~
SELECT BACKFILL, SAND CLAY (MEASUREMENT TO BE IN PLACE g2:.- 70/2. ~
28 VOLUME CY 850
29 CLASS A CONCRETE (ASPHALT PAVEMENT PATCH) CY 50 Itl-z or 7/02.. ~
30 FLOWABLE FILL CY 60 9'" ~ S'')'''f(p ~
31 TYPE" BACKFIU CY 50 /7~ 8~2~
32 TYPE 1 RIP RAP, 18" THICK CY 15 $'B 33 B7t/- 7~
33 LUMP SUM CONSTRUCTION (SEE DETAILS BELOW) LS 1 &:'3 n~ ~ ~3 "S- eE!..
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LUM SUM CONSTRUCTION INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
-REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED BRICK SIDEWALK
-STREET STRIPING TO BE REPLACED IN KIND
-ANY FORSEEABLE ACTNlTY CONSIDERED NORMAL TO CONSTRUCTION
-REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF ORNAMENTAL TREES IN KIND
-REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF CHAIN LINK FENCE. ALL TYPES AND SIZES
-REMOVAL OF SANITARY SEWER CLEAN OUT
-REMOVE APPROXI!'MTEL Y 22 LF OF 15" RCP SANITARY SEWER
-PLUG EXISTING STORM SEWER TIE-INS TO SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
-STORM AND SEWER LINE TESTING, SS MANHOLE VACUUM TESTING
-LOCATE THE THREE EXISTING SANITARY SEWER SERVICES (FENWICK)
-EROSION CONTROL (BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR EROSION AND DEDIMENT CONTROL IN GEORGIA SHALL BE FOLLOWED)
-CONSTRUCTION STAKING
- MOBIlIZATION
-TRAFFIC CONTROL
-INERT MATERIAL DISPOSAL
-CLEARING AND GRUBBING
-REMOVAL OF AU CONCRETE & BRICKS
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liquidated damages the sum of $ 250.00 for each consecutive calendar day thereafter as
hereinafter provided in the General Conditions.
It is understood that the Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to
accept any proposal as deemed to be to the best interest of the Owner.
It is also understood that the following addenda as issued during the bid period shall be
included as part of the Contract Documents:
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The undersigned bidder understands and agrees. that should the Owner accept
this proposal, the bidder will within ten (10) days from the date of notification of acceptance of
his proposal, execute the contract and furnish the Owner satisfactory performance and payment
bonds in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the total base bid sum. Enclosed
herewith is a Bid Bond or a Certified Check in the amount of
Dollars ($3~~~) being not less than ten percent (10%) of the total base bid sum.
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Should the bidder fail to execute the Contract and furnish the Performance and Payment
Bonds in case this' proposal is accepted, the Owner shall have the right to receive the amount of
the bid security as liquidated damages. If the security is a Certified Check, it may be cashed by
the Owner and the amount received shall become the p'roperty of the Owner. If the security is a
Bid Bond, the value thereof shall be paid to the Owner by the Surety.
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The undersigned by submittal of this proposal, agrees that the above stated amount is
proper measure of liquidated damages which the Owner will sustain by the failure of the
undersigned to execute the Contract and furnish the Perfonnance and Payment Bonds.
The successful bidder shall have a current Business License.
The Owner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Name & Georgia License Number of Contractor:
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Signature & Title of " Pre$ ,ode...+- ,,~
Authorized Representative
GA Utility Contractor License # de 3o%c>
Business Address ?o. 130)(. 7)c;>
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City and State
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BID BOND
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Conforms with The American Institute of Architects, A.I.A.
Jocument No. A.310
KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS, That we, Blair Construction, Inc., PO Box 770, Evans, Georqia 30809
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as Principal, hereinafter called the Principal,
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of CNA Plaza, Chicago, Illinois 60685
, a corporation duly organized under
the laws of the State of Pennsylvania
. as Surety, hereinafter called the Surety, are held and firmly bound unto
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Augusta Commission
530 Greene street, Room 605. Auqusta, GA 30911
as Obligee, hereinafter called the Obligee,
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Ten Percent of Bid Amount (10%)
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Dollars ($ 10% 0 f Bid A mo u n t ) for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, the said Principal and the said
Surety, bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
WHEREAS, the Principal has submitted a bid for
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NOW, THEREFORE, if the Obligee shall accept the bid of the Principal and the Principal shall enter into a Contract' with the
Obligee in accordance with the terms of such bid, and give such bond or bonds as may be specified in the bidding or Contract
Documents with good and sufficient surety for the faithful performance of such Contract and for the prompt payment of labor and
material furnished in the prosecution thereof, or in the event of the failure of the Principal to enter such Contract and give such bond
or bonds, if the Principal shall pay to the Obligee the difference not to exceed the penalty hereof between the amount specified in
said bid and such larger amount for which the Obligee may in good faith contract with another party to perform the Work covered
by said bid, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect.
29th July
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POWER OF A TIORNEY APPOINTING INDIVIDUAL ATTORNEY -IN-FACT
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Know All Men By These Presents, That CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY, an Illinois corporation, NATIONAL FIRE
INSURANCE COMPANY OF HARTFORD, a Connecticut corporation, AMERICAN CASUAL TV COMPANY OF READING, .
PENNS-:LVANI~, a Pe~ns~lv~nla corpo~tion (herein collectively called "the CCC Surety Companies"). are duly organized and existing
corp?ratlons havmg theIr pnnc/pal offices In the City of Chicago, and State of Illinois, and that they do by virtue of the signature and seals
herem affixed hereby make, constitute and appoint ,..., _
James D. Thaxton, Theodore'J:Marek, Buck Leigh, G. A. Weathersby, Individually
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of Columbia, South Carolina
their true and Ijl~1 Attomey(s)-in-Fact with full power and authority hereby conferred to sign, seal and execute for and on their behalf
bonds, undertakings and other obligatory instruml;lnts of similar nature
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and to bind thim the~eby as fully and to .the same extent as if such ins.truments were signed by a duly authorized officer of their corporations
and all the act~ of said Attorney, pursuant to the authority hereby given are. hereby.ratifiea and coflfir:med.
This Pow~r of Attorney is ma~~ and executed pursuant to and by authority of the By-Laws and Resolutions, printed on the reverse
hereof, duly adopted, as Indicated, by the Boards of Directors of the corporations.
In Witness Whereof, the CCC Surety Companies have caused these presents to be signed by their Group Vice President and their
corporate seals to be hereto affixed on this 28th 'day of October 1999
State of Illinois, County of Cook, SS;
On this 28th day of October , 1999 , before me personally came
Marvin J. Cashion, to me. known, who, being by me duly swom, did depQse and say: that he resides In the City of Chicago, State of Illinois;
that he is a Group Vice President of CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY, NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HARTFORD,
and AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING, PENNSYLVANIA described in and which executed the above instrument; that he
knows the seals of said corporations; that the seals affIXed to the said instrument are such corporate seals; that they were so affixed
pursuant to authority given by the Boards of Directors of said corporations and that he signed his name thereto pursuant to like authority,
and acknowledges same to be the act and deed of said corporations. .
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CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY
NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HARTFORD
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MalVin J. Cashion
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Diane Faulkner
Notary Public
CERTIFICATE
I, Mary A. Ribikawskis, Assistant Secretary of CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY, NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF
HARTFORD, and AMERICAN CASUAL TYCOMPANY OF READING, PENNSYLVANIA do hereby certify that the Power of Attorney herein
above set forth is still in force, and further certify that the By-Law and Resolution of the Board of Directors of each corporation printed on the
reverse hereof are still In force. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seals of the
said corporations this ? q day of J u 1 v ? 0 0 1
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CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY
NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HARTFORD
AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING, PENNSYLVANIA
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(7) The quality, availability, and adaptability of the supplies or services to the particular
use required, and
(8) The number and scope of conditions attached to the bid by the bidder.
Award to other than low bidder. When the award is not given to the lowest bidder, a
full and complete statement of the reasons for placing the purchase order or other
contract elsewhere shall be prepared and signed by the Purchasing Director and/or
Administrator and made part of the record file for audit proposes.
Uniform Bid. All bid items must be made in the United States of America.
EMPLOYEE CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
It shall be unethical for any City of Augusta business or participant directly or indirectly
in a procurement contract when the employee or official knows that:
(a) the employee or official or any member of the employee's or official's
immediate family has a substantial interest or financial interest pertaining
to the procurement contract, except that the purchase of goods and services
from businesses which a member of the Commission or other City of
Augusta employee has a financial interest is authorized as per O.C.G.A. 36-
1-14, or the procurement contract is awarded pursuant to a.c.G.A. 45-10-
22 and 45-10-24, or the transaction is excepted from said reStrictions by
O.C.G.A. 45-10-25;
(b) Any other person, business, or organization with whom the employee or
official of any member of an employee's or officials immediate family is
negotiating or has an arrangement concerning prospective employment is
involved in the procurement contract.
Any employee or official or any member of an employee's or official
immediate family who holds a substantial interest or financial interest in a
disclosed blind trust shall not be deemed to have a conflict of interest with
regard to matters pertaining to that substantial interest or financial interest.
USE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION 1-10-15
It shall be unethical for any Augusta, GA County employee or official to knowingly use
confidential information for actual or anticipated personal gain, or for the actual or
. anticipated gain for any other person.
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AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made on the 19th day of August, 2003 and modified September 3, 2003,
by and between AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, BY AND THROUGH THE AUGUSTA COMMISSION,
party of the first part, hereinafter called the OWNER, and BLAIR CONSTRUCTION, INC., party
of the second part, hereinafter called the CONTRACTOR.
WITNESS TO, that the Contractor and the Owner, for the considerations hereinafter named,
agree as follows:
ARTICLE I - SCOPE OF THE WORK
The Contractor hereby agrees to furnish all of the materials and all of the equipment and
labor necessary, and to perform all of the work shown on the plans and described in the
specifications for the project entitled:
JONES STREET STORM SEPARATION
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 II - TIME OF COMPLETION - LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
The work to be performed under this Contract shall be commenced within 10 calendar
days after receipt of written notice by the Owner to the Contractor to proceed. All work shall be
completed within 90 calendar days with all such extensions of time as are provided for in the
General Conditions.
It is hereby understood and mutually agreed, by and between the Contractor and the
Owner, that the date of beginning, rate of progress and the time for completion of the work to be
done hereunder are ESSENTIAL CONDITIONS of this contract. Contractor agrees that said
work shall be prosecuted regularly, diligently, and uninterruptedly 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.
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IF THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NEGLECT, FAIL, OR REFUSE TO COMPLETE THE
WORK WITHIN THE TIME HEREIN SPECIFIED, then the Contractor does hereby agree, as a
part of the consideration for the awarding of this contract, to pay the Owner the sum of Two
Hundred Fifty & No/100 ($250.00) Dollars, not as a penalty, but as liquidated damages for such
breach of contract as hereinafter set forth, for each and every calendar day that the Contractor
shall be in default after the time stipulated in the Contract for completing the work.
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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.
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It is further agreed that time is of the essence of each and every portion of this Contract
and the specifications wherein a definite portion and certain length of time is fixed for the
additional time is allowed for the completion of any work, the new time limit fixed by extension
shall be the essence of this contract.
ARTICLE III - PAYMENT
(A) The Contract Sum
The Owner shall pay to the contractor for the performance of the Contract the amount as
stated in the Proposal and Schedule of Items. No variations shall be made in the amount
except as set forth in the specifications attached hereto.
(B) Progress Payment
On not later than the fifth day of every month, the Contractor shall submit to the Owner's
Engineer an estimate covering the percentage of the total amount of the Contract which has
been completed from the start of the job up to and including the last working day of the
preceding month, together with such supporting evidence as may be required by the Owner
and/or the Engineer. This estimate shall include only the quantities in place and at the unit
prices as set forth in the Bid Schedule.
On the vendor run following approval of the invoice for payment, the Owner shall after
deducting previous payments made, pay to the Contractor 90% of the amount of the estimate
on units accepted in place. The 10% retained percentage may be held by the Owner until the
final completion and acceptance of all work under the Contract.
ARTICLE IV - ACCEPTANCE AND FINAL PAYMENT
(A) Upon receipt of written notice that the work is ready for final inspection
acceptance, the Engineer shall within 10 days 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 Engineer that all payrolls, material bills, and other indebtedness connected with work have
been paid, except that in case of disputed indebtedness of liens of evidence of payment of all
such disputed amounts when adjudicated in cases where such payment has not already been
guaranteed by surety bond.
(C) The making and acceptance of the final payment shall constitute a waiver of all
claims by the Owner, other than those arising from unsettled liens, from faulty work appearing
within 12 months after final payment, from requirements of the specifications, or from
manufacturer's guarantees. It shall also constitute a waiver of all claims by the Contractor
except those previously made and still unsettled.
(0) If after the work has been substantially completed, full completion thereof is
materially delayed through no fault of the Contractor, and the Engineer, so certifies, the Owner
shall upon certification of the Engineer, and without terminating the Contract, make payment of
the balance due for that portion of the work fully completed and accepted.
Each payment shall be made under the terms and conditions governing final payment,
except that it shall not constitute a waiver of claims.
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Bond No.
929 280 061
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PERFORMANCE BOND
Conforms with The American Institute of Architects
A.I.A. document No. A.311
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KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS: that Blair Construction, Inc., PO Box 770, Evans, Georgia 30809
(Here insert full name and address or legal title of Contractor)
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as Principal, hereinafter called Contractor, and, National Fire Insurance Company of Hartford
(Here insert full name and address or legal title of Surety)
CNA Plaza, Chicago, /IIinois 60685
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as Surety, hereinafter called Surety, are held and firmly bound unto Augusta-Richmond County Commission, 530 Greene St.
I Room 605, Augusta, Georgia 30911
{Here insert full name and address or legal title of (",mer)
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as Obligee, hereinafter called Owner, in the amount of Three Hundred Forty Five Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety Two and 57/100 - - - - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
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for the payment whereof Contractor and Surety bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly
and severally, firmly by these presents.
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with Owner for Jones Street Storm Separation
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in accordance with Drawings and Specifications prepared by
(Here insert full name and address or legal title of Architect)
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which contract is by reference made a part hereof, and is hereinafter referred to as the
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PERFORMANCE BOND
929 280 040
I NOW, THEREFORE, THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION is such that, if Contractor shaH promptly and faithfully perform said
Contract, then this obligation shall be null and void; otherwise it shall remain in fuH force and effect.
I The Surety hereby waives notice of any alteration or
extension of time made by the Owner.
Blair Construction, Inc., PO Box 770, Evans, Georgia 30809 (Seal)
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National Fire Insurance Company of Hartford (Seal)
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Buck Leigh, Attorn' y-in-Fact (Title)
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in default under the Contract, the Owner having performed
Owner's obligations thereunder, the Surety may promptly remedy
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I) Complete the Contract in accordance with its terms and
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2) Obtain a bid or bids for completing the Contract in accordance
with its terms and conditions, and upon determination by Surety
10f the lowest responsible bidder, or, if the Owner elects, upon
determination by the Owner and the Surety jointly of the lowest
responsible bidder, arrange for a contract between such bidder
land Owner, and make available as Work progresses (even though
there should be a default or a succession of defaults under the
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contract or contracts of completion arranged under this paragraph)
sufficient funds to pay the cost of completion less the balance of
the contract price; but not exceeding, including other costs and
damages for which the Surety may be liable hereunder, the
amount set forth in the first paragraph hereof. The term "balance
of the contract price," as used in this paragraph, shall mean the
total amount payable by Owner to Contractor under the Contract
and any amendments thereto, less the amount properly paid by
Owner to Contractor.
Any suit under this bond must be instituted before the
expiration of two (2) years from the date on which fmal payment
under the Contract falls due.
No right of action shaH accrue on this bond to or for the use
of any person or corporation other than the Owner named herein
or the heirs, executors, administrators or successors of the Owner.
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LABOR AND MATERIAL PAYMENT BOND Conforms
Bond No. 929 280 061
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with The American Institute of Architects
A.I.A. Document No. A.311
THIS BOND IS ISSUED SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH PERFORMANCE BOND IN FAVOR OF THE OWNER CONDITIONED ON
THE FUll AND FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE OF THE CONTRACT
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KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS: that Blair Construction, Inc., PO Box 770, Evans, Georgia 30809
(Here insert full name and address or legal title of Contractor)
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as Principal, hereinafter called Principal, and, National Fire Insurance Company of Hartford
(Here insert full name and address or legal title of Surety)
CNA Plaza, Chicago, Illinois 60685
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as Surety, hereinafter called Surety, are held and firmly bound unto Augusta-Richmond County Commission, 530 Greene St., Room 605,
Augusta, Georgia 30911 (Here insert full name and address or legal title of ONner)
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as Obligee, hereinafter called Owner, for the use and benefit of claimants as hereinbelow defined, in the amount of Three Hundred
Forty Five Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety Two and 57/100 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dollars ($ 345,792.57 .).
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for the payment whereof Principal and Surety bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly
and severally, firmly by these presents.
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(Here insert full name and address or legal title of Architect)
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which contract is by reference made a part hereof, and is hereinafter referred to as the
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LABOR AND MATERIAL PAYMENT BOND
929280061
I NOW, THEREFORE, THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION is such that, if Principal shall promptly make payment to all claimants as hereinafter
defined, for all labor and material used or reasonably required for use in the performance of the Contract, then this obligation shall be void; otherwise it
shall remain in full force and effect, subject, however, to the folIowing conditions:
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Blair Construction, Inc" PO Box 770, Evans, Georgia 30809 {Sea!)
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Buck Leigh, AttorneY-I -Fact (Title)
1. A claimant is defined as one having a direct contract with the
Principal or with a Subcontractor of the Principal for labor, material, or
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Contract, labor and material being construed to include that part of
water, gas. power, light, heat, oil, gasoline, telephone service or rental
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2. The above named Principal and Surety hereby jointly and
severally agree with the Owner that every claimant as herein defined.
I who has not been paid in full before the expiration of a period of ninety
(90) days after the date on which the last of such claimant's work or
labor was done or performed, or materials were furnished by such
1 claimant, may sue on this bond for the use of such claimant, prosecute
the suit to final judgment for such sum or sums as may be justly due
claimant, and have execution thereon. The Owner shalI not be liable for
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3. No suit or action shall be commenced hereunder by any
I a) Unless claimant, other than one having a direct contract with the
Principal, shall have given written notice to any two of the folIowing: the
I Principal, the Owner, or the Surety above named, within ninety (90) days
after such claimant did or performed the last of the work or labor, or
furnished the last of the materials for which said claim is made, stating
with substantial accuracy the amount claimed and the name of the party
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were furnished. or for whom the work or labor was done or performed.
Such notice shall be served by mailing the same by registered mail or
certified mail, postage prepaid, in an envelope addressed to the Principal,
Owner or Surety, at any place where an office is regularly maintained for
the transaction of business, or served in any manner in which legal process
may be served in the state in which the aforesaid project is located, save
that such service need not be made by a public officer.
b) After the expiration of one (1) year folIowing the date on which
Principal ceased Work on said Contract, it being understood, however,
that if any limitation embodied in this bond is prohibited by any law
controlling the construction hereof such limitation shall be deemed to be
amended so as to be equal to the minimum period of limitation permitted
by such law.
c) Other than in a state court of competent jurisdiction in and for the
county or other political subdivision of the state in which the Project, or
any part thereof, is situated, or in the United States District Court for the
district in which the Project, or any part thereof, is situated, and not
elsewhere.
4. The amount of this bond shall be reduced by and to the extent of
any payment or payments made in good faith hereunder, inclusive of the
payment by Surety of mechanics' liens which may be filed of record
against said improvement, whether or not claim for the amount of such
lien be presented under and against this bond.
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NOTICE
In accordance with the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002, we are providing this
disclosure notice for bonds and certain insurance policies on which one or more of the
Writing Companies identified below is the surety or insurer.
To principals on bonds and insureds on certain insurance policies written by anyone or
more of the following companies (collectively the "Writing Companies") as surety or
insurer: Western Surety Company, Universal Surety of America, Surety Bonding
Company of America, Continental Casualty Company, National Fire Insurance Company
of Hartford, American Casualty Company of Reading, P A, The Firemen's Insurance
Company of Newark, NJ, and The Continental Insurance Company.
DISCLOSURE OF PREMIUM
The premium attributable to coverage for terrorist acts certified under the Act was Zero
Dollars ($0.00).
DISCLOSURE OF FEDERAL PARTICIPATION IN PAYMENT OF TERRORISM
LOSSES
The United States will pay ninety percent (90%) of covered terrorism losses exceeding the
applicable surety/insurer deductible.
Form F7310
POWER OFA TTORNEY APPOI."".rl~G, '~D.IYIDUAL.AT10RNEY-IN-FACT
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corp~ratlons having their principal offices in the City 01 Chicago' and St~t~:"f III" . ur J ompanle~ ,..ir_~ d~IX,or9an~zed~n~ eXlstil19
herem affixed hereby make, constitute and appoint '.. 0 InOIS, an that they do by virtue of the s.lgna~~re an~ seals
James O. Thaxton, Theodore J. Marek, Buck Leigh, G.. A. W'~ather.~b);; 'i~dividually
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of Columbia, South Carolina. .
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and all the acts!;of said Attorney, pursuant to the authority hereb~ glve~ ,a~e hereb~ ratified and confirmed.' . rp '..
This Power of Attorf)ey is made and executed pursuant to and by' authority of the By-Laws and Resolutions, printed on the reveno~
hereof, duly adopted, as Indicated, by the Boards of Directors of the corporations, '. .
In Witness Whereof, the CCC Surety Companies have caused these presents to be signed by their Group Vice President and their
corporate seals to be hereto affixed on this 28th 'dayof October 1999
State of Illinois, County of Cook, ss:
On this 28th day of October , 1 999 ,before me personally came
Marvin J. Cashion, to me known, who, being by me duly sworn, did depose and say: that he resides in the City of Chicago, State of Iffinois:
that he is a Group Vice President of CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY, NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HARTFORD,
and AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING, PENNSYLVANIA described in and which executed the above instrument; that he
knows the seals of said corporations; that the seals affixed to the said instrument are such corporate seals; that they were so affixed
pursuant to authority given by the Boards of Directors of said corporations and that he signed his name thereto pursuant to like authority,
and acknowledges same to be the act and deed of said corporations, .
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CERTIFICA TE
I, Mary A. Ribikawskis, Assistant Secretary of CONTINENTAL CASLlAL TY COMPANY, NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF
HARTFORD and AMERICAN CASUAL TV COMPANY OF READING, PENN~YL VANIA do hereby certify that the .Power of Attorney herein
above set forth is still in force, and further certify that the By-Law andRe~oluli\ln of the Board of Directors of each cor.poration printed on the
reverse hereof are still in force. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seals of the
said corporations this Z day of ~P+c?- be>". ,;?vo"J,
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CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY
NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HARTFORD
AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING, PENNSYLVANIA
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Marvin J. Cashion
Group Vice President
Diane Faulkner
Notary Public
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY
NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HARTFORD
AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING, PENNSYLVANIA
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Mary A. Ribikawskis
Assistant Secretary
Authorizing By-Laws arid Resolutions.
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~DOPTED BY THE BOARD .OF DIRECTOR$, QFCONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY:
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This Power of Attorney is made and e'xecuted pursuanl to and by authority of the following By-Law duly adopted by the B9ard of
Directors of the Company. . '. t.' . .
"Article IX-Executlon of Documents
Section 3. Appointment of Attorney-in-fact. The Chairman of the'Board ofOirectors, the President or any .Executive; Senior or :,
Group Vice President may, from time to time, appoint by written certificates atlorneys:in-fact t9qact in behalf of ttie Company in the
execution of policies of insurance, bonds. undertakings and other op/igatory instruments of like. nature. Such attorneys-in-fact, subject to
the limitations set forth in their respective. certificates of auth9rity, ~haUh.av~.full power to bindthe"CompiIOY by their signature and .-
execution of any such instruments .arld tc). attach the seal of the Company thereto. The Chalrman'of the Board of Directors. the
President or ,any Executive, Senior.or Group Vice President or the Board of Directors, may, at any time. 'revoke all'power and authority
previously given to any attorney-in-fact:" . ....... ..... . .....
This Power of Attorney is signed and sealed by facsimile under and by the authority of the following Resolution adopted by the Board of
Directors of the Company at a meeting duly called and held on the 17th day of February. 1 993. .
.Resolv~d, tratthe signatur~ofthe President or any Executive, S.~nior or Group Vice President and the seal of the Company may .
be affixed by facsimile on any power, of attorney granted pursuant ~p .$:~~i.on 3 9f Article IX of the By-Law's, and the signature of the . ,.
Secretary or: an f-ssistant Secretary and the seal of the Company may' be affixed by'facsiinile 'to 'airy certificate of any such power and
any power or certificate bearing such facsimile signature arid. seal'shall be valid and binding on the Company. Any such power so ,...
executed and sealed and certified by certificate so executed and sealed shall, with respect to any bond or undertaking to which it is
attached, continue to be valid and binding on the Company."
IDOPTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING, PENNSYLVANIA:
This Power of Attorney is made and executed pursuant to and by authority of the following By-Law duly adopted by the Board of
Directors of the Company.
"Article VI--Execution of Obligations and Appointment of Attorney-In-Fact
Section 2. Appointment ofAttorney~in-fact. The Chairman of the Board of Directors, the President or any Executive. Senior or
Group Vice President may, from time to time, appoint by written certificates attorneys-in-fact to act il) be.half..of the Company in the
execution of policies of insurance, bonds, undertakings and other obligatory Instruments of like nature. Sych attorneys-in-fact, subject to
the limitations set forth in their respective certificates of authority, shall have full power to bind the Company by their signature and
execution of any such instruments and to attach the seal of the Company thereto. The President or any Executive: Senior or Group ViCl;
President may at any time revoke all power and authority previously given to any attorney-in-fact.'
This Power of Allorney is signed and sealed by facsimile under and by the authority of the following Resolution adopted by the Board of
Directors of the Company at a meeting duly called and held on the 17th day of February, 1993,
"Resolved, that the signature of the President or any Executive, Senior or Group Vice President and the seal of the Company may
be affixed by facsimile on any power of attorney granted pursuant to Section 2 of Article VI of the By-Laws, and the signature of the
Secretary or an Assistant Secretary and the seal of the Company may be affixed by facsimile to any certificate of any such power and
any power or certificate bearing such facsimile signature and seal shall be valid and binding on the Company. Any such power so
executed and sealed and certified by certificate so executed and sealed shall, with respect to any bond or undertaking to which it is
attached, continue to be valid and binding on the Company."
A.DOPTED BY THE BO,A,RD OF DIRECTORS OF NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HARTFORD:
This Power of Attorney is made and executed pursuant to and by authority of the following Resolution duly adopted on February 17,
1993 by the Board of Directors of the Company.
-RESOLVED: That the President. an Executive Vice President. or any Senior or Group Vice President of the Corporation may, from
time to time, appoint, by written certificates, Attorneys-in-Fact to act In behalf of the Corporation in the execution of policies of insurance,
bonds, undertakings and other obligatory instruments of like nature. Such Attorney-in-Fact, subject to the limitations set forth in their
respective certificates of authority, shall have full power to bind the Corporation by their signature and execution of any such instrument
and to attach the seal of the Corporation thereto. The President, an Executive Vice President, any Senior or Group Vice President or
the Board of Directors may at any time revoke all power and authority previously given to any Attorney-in-Fact."
This Power of Attorney is signed anq sealed by facsimile under and by the authority of the following Resolution adopted by the Board of
Directors of the Company at a m~eting duly called and held on the 17th day of February, 1 993.
"RESOLVED: That the signature of the President. an Executive Vice President or any Senior or Group Vice President and the seal
of the Corpora/ion may be affixed by facsimile on any power of atlDrneygranted pursuanlto the Resolution adopted by this Board of
Directors on February 17,1993 and the signature of a Secretary or an Assistant Secretary and the seal of/he Corporation may be
affixed by facsimile to any certificate of any such power, and any power or certificate bearing such facsimile signature and seal shall be
valid and binding on the Corporation. Any such power so executed and sealed and certified by certificate so executed and sealed, shall
with respect to any bond or undertaking to which it is attached, continue to be valid and binding on the Corporation.'
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AC!JBQ CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE I DATE (MMlDDIYYYY)
08/28/2003
PRODUCER (770)246-8300 FAX (770)246-8301 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION
Sutter, McLellan & Gilbreath, Inc. ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE
HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR
3861 Holcomb Bridge Road AL TER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW,
Norcross, GA 30092-2205
Linda Mitchell CIC INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE NAlC#
INSURED Blair Construction, Inc. INSURER A: FCCI Insurance Company
P.O. Box 770 INSURER B: Centennial Ins. Co.
Evans, GA 30809 INSURER C:
INSURER D:
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THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING
ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDmON OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO 'NHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR
MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH
POLICIES. AGGREGATE LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAlO CLAIMS.
I~f: im?;~ TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFFE~ POLICY EXPIRATION LIMITS
GENERAL LIABILITY CPPOI00021652 02/14/2003 02/14/2004 EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1. 000 . OO(]
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A Am PROPRlETORlPARTNERlEXECUTNE E.L. EACH ACCIDENT $
OFFICERlMEMBER EXCLUDED? E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $ 500,000
~P"~c?:C~~~ below E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT $ 500.00(]
OTHER 259025275 02/14/2003 02/14/2004 $250,000 per item
leased/Rented
B IEquipment $250,000 total limit
rf,ESCRlPTlON OF OPERATIONS I LOCATIONS I VEHICLES I EXCLUSIONS ADDED BY ENDORSEMENT I SPECIAL PROVISIONS
roj: Jones Street Storm Separation, Augusta-Richmond, GA Contract Amount $345,792.57
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SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCaLED BEFORE THE
EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, THE ISSUING INSURER WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAlL
~ DAYS WR/ITEN NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT,
Augusta-Richmond County Commission BUT FAILURE TO MAlL SUCH NOTICE SHALL IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY
Room 60S Municipal Building OF ANY KIND UPON THE INSURER, ITS AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES.
Augusta, GA 30911 AUTHOR~DREPRESENTATIVE ~-k C h-
Mark Javnes CSP/LINDAM
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@ACORD CORPORATION 1988
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GENERAL CONDITIONS
ARTICLE I--DEFINITIONS
Wherever used in these General Conditions or in the other Contract Documents the following terms have the
meanings indicated, which are applicable to both the singular and plural thereof:
Addenda-Any changes, revisions or clarifications of the Contract Documents which have been duly issued by
OWNER to prospective Bidders prior to the time of opening of Bids.
Agreement-The written agreement between OWNER and CONTRACTOR covering the Work to be performed;
other Contract Documents are attached to the Agreement and made a part thereof as provided therein.
Application for Payment-The form accepted by PROFESSIONAL which is to be used by CONTRACTOR in
requesting progress or final payments and which is to include such supporting documentation as is required
by the Contract Documents.
Bid-The offer or proposal of the bidder submitted on the prescribed form setting forth the price(s) for the Work
to be performed.
Bonds-Bid, performance and payment bonds and other instruments of security furnished by CONTRACTOR
and its Surety in accordance with the Contract Documents.
Change Order- A document recommended by PROFESSIONAL, which is signed by CONTRACTOR and
OWNER, and authorizes an addition, deletion or revision in the Work, or an adjustment in the Contract Price
or the Contract Time, issued on or after the Effective Date of the Agreement.
Contract Documents-The Agreement: Addenda (which pertain to the Contract Documents); CONTRACTOR's
Bid (including documentation accompanying the Bid and any post-Bid documentation submitted prior to the
Notice of Award) when attached as an exhibit to the Agreement; the Bonds; these General Conditions; the
Supplementary Conditions; the Plans, Specifications and the Drawings as the same are more specifically
identified in the Agreement; Certificates of Insurance; Notice of Award; and Change Order duly delivered after
execution of Contract together with all amendments, modifications and supplements issued pursuant to
paragraphs 3.3 and 3.5 or after the Effective Date of the Agreement.
Contract Price-The moneys payable by OWNER to CONTRACTOR under the Contract Documents as stated
in the Agreement (subject to the provisions of paragraph 11.9.1 in the case of Unit Price Work).
Contract Time-The number of days (computed as provided in paragraph 17.2.1) or the date stated in the
Agreement for the completion of the Work.
CONTRACTOR-The person, firm or corporation with whom OWNER has entered into the Agreement.
COUNTY-Richmond County, Georgia, or Augusta, Georgia, political subdivisions of the State of Georgia, the
Augusta-Richmond County Commission, and its authorized designees, agents, or employees.
Day-Either a working day or calendar day as specified in the bid documents. If a calendar day shall fall on a
legal holiday, that day will be omitted from the computation. Legal Holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther
King Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and the following Friday,
and Christmas Day.
Defective-An adjective which, when modifying the word Work, refers to Work that is unsatisfactory, faulty or
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deficient, does not conform to the Contract Documents, or does not meet the requirements of any inspection,
reference standard, test or approval referred to in the Contract Documents, or has been damaged prior to
PROFESSIONAL's recommendation of final payment, unless responsibility for the protection thereof has been
assumed by OWNER at Substantial Completion (in accordance with paragraph 14.8 or 14.10).
Drawings-The drawings which show the character and scope of the Work to be performed and which have
been prepared or approved by PROFESSIONAL and are referred to in the Contract Documents.
Effective Date of the Agreement-The date indicated in the Agreement on which it becomes effective, but if
no such date is indicated it means the date on which the Agreement is signed by the Mayor of Augusta,
Georgia.
Field Order-A written order issued by PROFESSIONAL that modifies Drawings and Specifications, but which
does not involve a change in the Contract Price or the Contract Time.
General Requirements-Sections of Division I of the Specifications.
Laws or Regulations-Laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes and/or orders.
Notice of Award-The written notice by OWNER to the apparent successful bidder stating that upon compliance
by the apparent successful bidder with the conditions precedent enumerated therein, within the time specified,
OWNER will sign and deliver the Agreement.
Notice to Proceed-A written notice given by OWNER to CONTRACTOR (with a copy to PROFESSIONAL)
fixing the date on which the Contract Time will commence to run and on which CONTRACTOR shall start to
perform CONTRACTOR'S obligations under the Contract Documents.
OWNER- Augusta, Georgia, and the Augusta-Richmond County Commission.
Parlial Utilization-Placing a portion of the Work in service for the purpose for which it is intended or for a
related purpose) before reaching Substantial Completion for all the Work.
PROFESSIONAL-The Architectural/Engineering firm or individual or in-house licensed person designated to
perform the design and/or resident engineer services for the Work.
PROGRAM MANAGER - The professional firm or individual designated as the representative or the OWNER
who shall act as liaison between OWNER and both the PROFESSIONAL and CONTRACTOR when project
is part of an OWNER designated program.
Project-The total construction of which the Work to be provided under the Contract Documents may be the
whole, or a part, as indicated elsewhere in the Contract Documents.
Project Area-The area within which are the specified Contract Limits of the improvements contemplated to
be constructed in whole or in part under this Contract.
Project Manager-The professional in charge, serving OWNER with architectural or engineering services, his
successor, or any other person or persons, employed by said OWNER, for the purpose of directing or having
in charge the work embraced in this Contract.
Resident Project Representative-The authorized representative of PROFESSIONAL as PROGRAM
MANAGER who is assigned to the site or any part thereof.
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Shop Drawings-All drawings, diagrams, illustrations, schedules and other data which are specifically prepared
by or for CONTRACTOR to illustrate some portion of the Work and all illustrations, brochures, standard
schedules, performance charts, instructions, diagrams and other information prepared by a Supplier and
submitted by CONTRACTOR to illustrate material or equipment for some portion of the Work.
Specifications-Those portions of the Contract Documents consisting of written technical descriptions of
materials, equipment, construction systems, standards and workmanship as applied to the Work and certain
administrative details applicable thereto.
Subcontractor-An individual, firm or corporation having a direct contract with CONTRACTOR or with any other
SUBCONTRACTOR for the performance of a part of the Work at the site.
Substantial Completion-The Work (or a specified part thereof) has progressed to the point where, in the
opinion of PROFESSIONAL as evidenced by PROFESSIONAL's definitive certificate of Substantial
Completion, it is sufficiently complete, in accordance with the Contract Documents, so that the Work (or
specified part) can be used for the purposes for which it is intended, or if there be no such certificate issued,
when final payment is due in accordance with paragraph 14.13. The terms "substantially complete" and
"substantially completed" as applied to any Work refer to Substantial Completion thereof.
Supplementary Conditions-The part of the Contract Documents which amends or supplements these General
Conditions.
Supplier-A manufacturer, fabricator, supplier, distributor, materialman or vendor.
Underground Facilities-All pipelines, conduits, ducts, cables, wires, manholes, vaults, tanks, tunnels or other
such facilities or attachments, and any encasement containing such facilities which have been installed
underground to furnish any of the following services or materials: electricity, gases, steam, liquid petroleum
products, telephone or other communications, cable television, sewage and drainage removal, traffic or other
control systems, or water.
Unit Price Work-Work to be paid for on the basis of unit prices.
Work-The entire completed construction or the various separately identifiable parts thereof required to be
furnished under the Contract Documents. Work is the result of performing services, furnishing labor and
furnishing and incorporating materials and equipment into the construction, and furnishing documents, all as
required by the Contract Documents.
Work Change Directive-A written directive to CONTRACTOR, issued on or after the Effective Date of the
Agreement and signed by OWNER and recommended by PROFESSIONAL, ordering an addition, deletion
or revision in the Work, or responding to differing or unforeseen physical conditions under which the Work is
to be performed as provided in paragraph 4.2 or 4.3 or to emergencies under paragraph 6.22. A Work Change
Directive may not change the Contract Price or the Contract Time but is evidence that the parties expect that
the change directed or documented by a Work Change Directive will be incorporated in a subsequently issued
Change Order following negotiations by the parties as to its effect, if any, on the Contract Price or Contract
Time as provided in Article 10.
Written Amendment-A written amendment of the Contract Documents, signed by OWNER and
CONTRACTOR on or after the Effective Date of the Agreement and normally dealing with the non-engineering
or non-technical rather than strictly Work-related aspects of the Contract Documents.
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ARTICLE 2-PRELlMINARY MATTERS
Delivery of Bonds:
2.1. When CONTRACTOR delivers the executed Agreements to OWNER, CONTRACTOR shall also
deliver to OWNER such Bonds as CONTRACTOR may be required to furnish in accordance with these
Contract Documents.
Copies of Documents:
2.2. After the award of the Contract, OWNER shall furnish CONTRACTOR, at no cost, one (1)
complete set of the Contract Documents for execution of the work. Additional sets of the project manual and
drawings and/or individual pages or sheets of the project manual or drawings will be furnished by COUNTY
upon CONTRACTOR's request and at CONTRACTOR's expense, which will be OWNER's standard charges
for printing and reproduction.
Commencement of Contract Time, Notice to Proceed:
2.3. The Contract Time shall commence as established in the Notice to Proceed. A Notice to Proceed
may be given at any time after the Effective Date of the Contract.
Starting the Project:
2.4. CONTRACTOR shall begin the Work on the date the Contract Time commences. No Work shall
be done prior to the date on which the Contract Time commences. Any Work performed by CONTRACTOR
prior to date on which Contract Time commences shall be at the sole risk of CONTRACTOR.
Before Starting Construction.'
2.5. Before undertaking each part of the Work, CONTRACTOR shall carefully study and compare
the Contract Documents and check and verify pertinent figures shown thereon and all applicable field
measurements. CONTRACTOR shall promptly report in writing to PROFESSIONAL any conflict, error,
ambiguity, or discrepancy which CONTRACTOR may discover and shall obtain a written interpretation or
clarification from PROFESSIONAL before proceeding with any Work affected thereby. CONTRACTOR shall
be liable to OWNER for failure to report any conflict, error, ambiguity or discrepancy in the Contract
Documents, if CONTRACTOR knew or reasonably should have known thereof.
2.6. Within ten days after the Effective Date of the Agreement (unless otherwise specified in the
General Requirements), CONTRACTOR shall submit to PROFESSIONAL and OWNER for review:
2.6.1. an estimated progress schedule indicating the starting and completion dates of the various
stages of the Work:
2.6.2. a preliminary schedule of Shop Drawing and Sample submissions, and
2.6.3. a preliminary schedule of values for all of the Work which will include quantities and prices of
items aggregating the Contract Price and will subdivide the Work into component parts in sufficient detail to
serve as the basis for progress payments during construction. Such prices will include an appropriate amount
of overhead and profit applicable to each item of Work which will be confirmed in writing by CONTRACTOR
at the time of submission.
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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 OWNER may reasonably request) which
CONTRACTOR is required to purchase and maintain in accordance with Article 5.
Pre-construction Conference:
2.8. Before any Work at the site is started, a conference attended by CONTRACTOR, OWNER,
PROFESSIONAL and others as appropriate will be held to establish a working understanding among the
parties as to the Work and to discuss the schedules referred to in 2.6 as well as procedures for handling
Shop Drawings and other submittals, processing applications for payment and maintaining required records.
Finalizing Schedules:
2.9. At least ten days before submission of the first Application for Payment, a conference attended
by CONTRACTOR, PROFESSIONAL and OWNER and others as appropriate will be held to finalize the
schedules submitted in accordance with paragraph 2.6. CONTRACTOR shall have an additional ten (10)
calendar days to make corrections and adjustments and to complete and resubmit the schedules. No
progress payment shall be made to CONTRACTOR until the schedules are submitted and acceptable to
OWNER and PROFESSIONAL as provided below. The finalized progress schedule will be acceptable to
OWNER and PROFESSIONAL as providing an orderly progression of the Work to completion within any
specified Milestones and the Contract Time, but such acceptance will neither impose on PROFESSIONAL
responsibility for the sequencing, scheduling or progress of the Work nor interfere with or relieve
CONTRACTOR from full responsibility therefor. The finalized schedule of Shop Drawing submissions and
Sample submissions will be acceptable to PROFESSIONAL as providing a workable arrangement for
reviewing and processing the submissions. CONTRACTOR's schedule of values shall be approved by
PROFESSIONAL as to form and substance.
CONTRACTOR, in addition to preparing an initially acceptable schedule, shall be responsible for
maintaining the schedule, including updating schedule. Schedule updates shall include progression of work
as compared to scheduled progress on work. Schedule updates shall accompany each pay request.
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ARTICLE 3-CONTRACT DOCUMENTS; INTENT,
AMENDING, REUSE
Intent:
3.1. The Contract Documents comprise the entire agreement between OWNER and CONTRACTOR
concerning the Work. The Contract Documents are complementary: what is called for by one is as binding
as if called for by all. The Contract Documents will be construed in accordance with the law of the State of
Georgia.
3.2. It is the intent of the Contract Documents to describe a functionally complete Project (or part
thereof) to be constructed in accordance with the Contract Documents. Any Work, materials or equipment
that may reasonably be inferred from the Contract Documents or from prevailing custom or trade usage as
being required to produce the intended result will be supplied whether or not specifically called for. When
words or phrases which have a well-known technical or construction industry or trade meaning are used to
describe Work, materials or equipment, such words shall be interpreted in accordance with that meaning.
3.3. Except as otherwise specifically stated in the Contract Documents or as may be provided by
amendment or supplement thereto issued by one of the methods indicated in 3.6 or 3.7, the provisions of the
Contract Documents shall take precedence in resolving any conflict, error, ambiguity or discrepancy between
the provisions of the Contract Documents and the provisions of any such standard, specification, manual,
code or instruction (whether or not specifically incorporated by reference in the Contract Documents) and the
provisions of any such Laws or Regulations applicable to the performance of the Work (unless such an
interpretation of the provisions of the Contract Documents would result in violation of such Law or Regulation).
Clarifications and interpretations of the Contract Documents shall be issued by PROFESSIONAL as provided
in paragraph 9.4.
3.4. Reference to standards, specifications, manuals or codes of any technical society, organization
or association, or to the Laws or Regulations of any governmental authority, whether such reference be
specific or by implication, shall mean the latest standard, specification, manual, code or Laws or Regulations
in effect at the time of opening of Bids (or on the Effective Date of the Agreement if there were no Bids),
except as may be otherwise specifically stated in the Contract Documents.
3.5. If, during the performance of the Work, CONTRACTOR discovers any conflict, error, ambiguity
or discrepancy within the Contract Documents or between the Contract Documents and any provision of any
such Law or Regulation applicable to the performance of the Work or of any such standard, specification,
manual or code or of any instruction of any Supplier referred to in 6.7, CONTRACTOR shall so report to
PROFESSIONAL in writing at once and before proceeding with the Work affected thereby and shall obtain
a written interpretation or clarification from PROFESSIONAL; however, CONTRACTOR shall not be liable
to OWNER or PROFESSIONAL for failure to report any conflict, error, ambiguity or discrepancy in the
Contract Documents unless CONTRACTOR had actual knowledge thereof or should reasonably have known
thereof.
Amending and Supplementing Contract Documents:
3.6. The Contract Documents may be amended to provide for additions, deletions and revisions in
the Work or to modify the terms and conditions thereof in one or more of the following ways:
3.6.1. a formal Written Amendment,
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3.6.2. a Change Order (pursuant to paragraph 10.3), or
3.6.3. a Work Change Directive (pursuant to paragraph 10.4).
As indicated in paragraphs 11.2 and 12.1, Contract Price and Contract Time may only be changed by a
Change Order or a Written Amendment.
3.7. In addition, the requirements of the Contract Documents may be supplemented, and minor
variations and deviations in the Work may be authorized in one or more of the following ways:
3.7.1. a Field Order (pursuant to paragraph 9.5).
3.7.2. PROFESSIONAL's approval of a Shop Drawing or sample (pursuant to paragraphs 6.24 and
6.26), or
3.7.3. PROFESSIONAL's written interpretation or clarification (pursuant to paragraph 9.4).
Reuse of documents:
3.8. Neither CONTRACTOR nor any Subcontractor or Supplier or other person or organization
performing or furnishing any of the Work under a direct or indirect contract with OWNER shall have or acquire
any title to or OWNERSHIP rights in any of the Drawings, Specifications or other documents (or copies of
any thereof) prepared by or bearing the seal of PROFESSIONAL or PROFESSIONAL's consultant; and they
shall not reuse such Drawings, Specifications or other documents (or copies of any thereof) on extensions
of the Project or any other project without written consent of OWNER and PROFESSIONAL and specific
written verification or adaptation by PROFESSIONAL.
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ARTICLE 4-AVAILABILlTY OF LANDS, PHYSICAL
CONDITIONS; REFERENCE POINTS
Availability of Lands:
4.1. OWNER shall furnish, as indicated in the Contract Documents, the lands upon which the Work
is to be performed, rights-of-way and 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 Reporls: Reference is made to the Supplementary Conditions for identification
of those reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or contiguous to the site that have been
utilized in preparing the Contract Documents and those drawings of physical conditions in or relating to
existing surface or subsurface structures at or contiguous to the site (except Underground Facilities) that have
been utilized in preparing the Contract Documents.
4.2.2. CONTRACTOR may rely upon the general accuracy of the "technical data" contained in such
reports and drawings. Such "technical data" is identified in the Supplementary Conditions. Except for such
reliance on such "technical data," CONTRACTOR may not rely upon or make any claim against OWNER,
PROFESSIONAL, or any of PROFESSIONAL's Consultants with respect to:
4.2.2.1. the completeness of such reports and drawings for CONTRACTOR's purposes, including but
not limited to, any aspects of the means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures of construction
to be employed by CONTRACTOR and safety precautions and programs incident thereto, or
4.2.2.2. other data, interpretations, opinions and information contained in such reports or shown or
indicated in such drawings, or
4.2.2.3. any CONTRACTOR interpretation of or conclusion drawn from any "technical data" or any
such data, interpretations, opinions or information.
4.2.3. If conditions are encountered, excluding existing utilities, at the site which are (1) subsurface
or otherwise concealed physical conditions which differ materially from those indicated in the Contract
Documents or (2) unknown physical conditions of an unusual nature, which differ materially from those
ordinarily found to exist and generally recognized as inherent in construction activities of the character
provided for in the Contract Documents, then CONTRACTOR shall give OWNER notice thereof promptly
before conditions are disturbed and in no event later than 48 hours after first observance of the conditions.
4.2.4. The OWNER and PROFESSIONAL shall promptly investigate such conditions, and, if they
differ materially and cause an increase or decrease in CONTRACTOR's cost of, or time required for,
performance of any part of the Work, the OWNER and PROFESSIONAL shall recommend an equitable
adjustment in the Contract Price or Contract Time, or both. If the OWNER and PROFESSIONAL determine
that the conditions at the Site are not materially different from those indicated in the Contract Documents or
are not materially different from those ordinarily found and that no change in the terms of the Contract is
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justified, the PROFESSIONAL shall notify CONTRACTOR of the determination in writing. The Work shall be
performed after direction is provided by the PROFESSIONAL.
Physical Conditions-Underground Facilities:
4.3.1. Shown or Indicated: The information and data shown or indicated in the Contract Documents
with respect to existing Underground Facilities at or contiguous to the site is based on information and data
furnished to OWNER or PROFESSIONAL by OWNER'S of such Underground Facilities or by others. Unless
it is otherwise expressly provided in the Supplementary Conditions:
4.3.1.1. OWNER and PROFESSIONAL shall not be responsible for the accuracy or completeness
of any such information or data; and
4.3.1.2. The cost of all of the following will be included in the Contract Price and CONTRACTOR shall
have full responsibility for reviewing and checking all such information and data for locating all Underground
Facilities shown or indicated in the Contract Documents, for coordination of the Work with the OWNER'S of
such Underground Facilities during construction, for the safety and protection thereof as provided in paragraph
6.20 and repairing any damage thereto resulting from the Work, the cost of all of which will be considered as
having been included in the Contract Price.
4.3.2. Not Shown or Indicated. If an Underground Facility is uncovered or revealed at or contiguous
to the site which was not shown or indicated in the Contract Documents and which CONTRACTOR could not
reasonably have been expected to be aware of, CONTRACTOR shall, promptly after becoming aware thereof
and before performing any Work affected thereby except in an emergency as permitted by paragraph 6.22,
identify the OWNER of such Underground Facility and give written notice thereof to that OWNER and to
OWNER and PROFESSIONAL. PROFESSIONAL will promptly review the Underground Facility to determine
the extent to which the Contract Documents should be modified to reflect and document the consequences
of the existence of the Underground Facility, and the Contract Documents will be amended or supplemented
to the extent necessary. During such time. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the safety and protection
of such Underground Facility as provided in paragraph 6.20. CONTRACTOR shall be allowed an increase in
the Contract Price or an extension of the Contract Time, or both, to the extent that they are attributable to the
existence of any Underground Facility that was not shown or indicated in the Contract Documents and which
CONTRACTOR could not reasonably have been expected to be aware of. If the parties are unable to agree
as to the amount or length thereof, CONTRACTOR may make a claim therefor as provided in Articles 11 and
12.
Reference Points:
4.4. OWNER shall provide Engineering surveys to establish reference points for construction which
in PROFESSIONAL's judgment are necessary to enable CONTRACTOR to proceed with the Work.
CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for laying out the Work (unless otherwise specified in the General
Requirements), shall protect and preserve the established reference points and shall make no changes or
relocations without the prior written approval of OWNER. CONTRACTOR shall report to PROFESSIONAL
whenever any reference point is lost or destroyed or requires relocation because of necessary changes in
grades or locations, and shall be responsible for the accurate replacement or relocation of such reference
points by professionally qualified personnel.
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Asbestos, PCBs, Petroleum, Hazardous Waste or Radioactive Material:
4.5 OWNER shall be responsible for any Asbestos, PCBs, Petroleum, Hazardous Waste or
Radioactive Material uncovered or revealed at the site which was not shown or indicated in Drawings or
Specifications or identified in the Contract Documents to be within the scope of the Work and which may
present a substantial danger to persons or property exposed thereto in connection with the Work at the site.
OWNER shall not be responsible for any such materials brought to the site by CONTRACTOR,
Subcontractor, Suppliers or anyone else for whom CONTRACTOR is responsible.
4.6 CONTRACTOR shall immediately: (i) stop all work in connection with such hazardous condition
and in any area affected thereby (except in an emergency as required by 6.22), and (ii) notify OWNER and
PROFESSIONAL (and thereafter confirm such notice in writing). OWNER shall promptly consult with
PROFESSIONAL concerning the necessity for OWNER to retain a qualified expert to evaluate such
hazardous condition or take corrective action, if any. CONTRACTOR shall not be required to resume Work
in connection with such hazardous condition or in any such affected area until after OWNER has obtained any
required permits related thereto and delivered to CONTRACTOR special written notice (i) specifying that such
condition and any affected area is or has been rendered safe for the resumption of Work, or (ii) specifying any
special conditions under which such Work may be resumed safely. If OWNER and CONTRACTOR cannot
agree as to entitlement to or the amount or extent of an adjustment, if any, in Contract Price or Contract Times
as a result of such Work stoppage or such special conditions under which Work is agreed by CONTRACTOR
to be resumed, either party may make a claim therefor as provided in Articles 11 and 12.
4.7 If after receipt of such special written notice, CONTRACTOR does not agree to resume such
Work based on a reasonable belief it is unsafe, or does not agree to resume such Work under such special
conditions, then CONTRACTOR may order such portion of the Work that is in connection with such hazardous
conditions or in such affected area to be deleted from the Work. If OWNER and CONTRACTOR cannot
agree as to entitlement to or the amount or extent of an adjustment, if any, in Contract Price or Contract Times
as a result of deleting such portion of the Work, then either party may make a claim therefor as provided in
Articles 11 and 12. OWNER may have deleted such portion of the Work performed by OWNER's own forces
or others in accordance with Article 7.
4.7.1 The provisions of 4.2 and 4.3 are not intended to apply to Asbestos, PCBs, Petroleum,
Hazardous Waste or Radioactive Material uncovered or revealed at the site.
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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 (amended) by the Audit Staff Bureau of Accounts, U.S. Treasury Department. All Bonds
signed by an agent must be accompanied by a certified copy of the authority to act.
Licensed Sureties and Insurers; Certificates of Insurance
5.2.1 All bonds and insurance required by the Contract Documents to be purchased and maintained
by CONTRACTOR shall be obtained from surety or insurance companies that are duly licensed or authorized
in the State of Georgia to issue bonds or insurance policies for the limits and coverages so required. All bonds
signed by an agent must be accompanied by a certified copy of authority to act. Such surety and insurance
companies shall also meet such additional requirements and qualifications as may be provided in the
Supplementary Conditions.
5.2.2. CONTRACTOR shall deliver to OWNER, with copies to each additional insured identified in
5.3, an original or a certified copy of the complete insurance policy for each policy required, certificates of
insurance (and other evidence of insurance requested by OWNER or any other additional insured) which
CONTRACTOR is required to purchase and maintain in accordance with 5.3.
5.2.3. If the surety on any Bond furnished by CONTRACTOR is declared bankrupt or becomes
insolvent or its right to do business is terminated in any state where any part of the Project is located or it
ceases to meet the requirements of paragraph 5.1, CONTRACTOR shall within five days thereafter substitute
another Bond and Surety, both of which must be acceptable to OWNER.
CONTRACTOR's Liability Insurance:
5.3. CONTRACTOR shall purchase and maintain such comprehensive general liability and other
insurance as is appropriate for the Work being performed and furnished and as will provide protection from
claims set forth below which may arise out of or result from CONTRACTOR's performance and furnishing of
the Work and CONTRACTOR's other obligations under the Contract Documents, whether it is to be performed
or furnished by CONTRACTOR, by any Subcontractor, by anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of
them to perform or furnish any of the Work, or by anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable:
5.3.1. Claims under workers' or workmen's compensation, disability benefits and other similar
employee benefit acts;
5.3.2. Claims for damages because of bodily injury, occupational sickness or disease, or death of
CONTRACTOR's employees;
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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. Claims for damages insured by personal injury liability coverage which are sustained (a) by any
person as a result of an offense directly or indirectly related to the employment of such person by
CONTRACTOR, or (b) by any other person for any other reason;
5.3.5. Claims for damages, other than to the Work itself, because of injury to or destruction of
tangible property wherever located, including loss of use resulting therefrom;
5.3.6. Claims arising out of operation of Laws or Regulations for damages because of bodily injury
or death of any person or for damage to property; and
5.3.7. Claims for damages because of bodily injury or death of any person or property damage arising
out of the OWNERSHIP, maintenance or use of any motor vehicle.
The insurance required by this paragraph 5.3 shall include the specific coverage's and be written for not less
than the limits of liability and coverage's provided in the Supplementary Conditions, or required by law,
whichever is greater. The comprehensive general liability insurance shall include completed operations
insurance. All of the policies of insurance so required to be purchased and maintained (or the certificates or
other evidence thereof) shall contain a provision or endorsement that the coverage afforded will not be
canceled, materially changed or renewal refused until at least thirty days prior written notice has been given
to OWNER, PROGRAM MANAGER, and PROFESSIONAL by certified mail. All such insurance shall remain
in effect until final payment and at all times thereafter when CONTRACTOR may be correcting, removing or
replacing defective Work in accordance with paragraph 13.12. In addition, CONTRACTOR shall maintain
such completed operations insurance for at least two years after final payment and furnish OWNER with
evidence of continuation of such insurance at final payment and one year thereafter.
Contractual Liability Insurance:
5.4. The comprehensive general liability insurance required by paragraph 5.3 will include contractual
liability insurance applicable to CONTRACTOR's obligations under paragraphs 6.32 and 6.33.
OWNER's Liability Insurance:
5.5. OWNER shall be responsible for purchasing and maintaining OWNER's own liability insurance,
and/or Risk Retention Program, and, at OWNER's option, may purchase and maintain such insurance as will
protect OWNER against claims which may arise from operations under the Contract Documents.
Properly Insurance:
5.6. Unless otherwise provided in the Supplementary Conditions, OWNER shall purchase and
maintain property insurance upon the Work at the site to the full insurable value thereof (subject to such
deductible amounts as may be provided in the Supplementary Conditions or required by Laws and
Regulations). This insurance shall include the interests of OWNER, CONTRACTOR, Subcontractors,
PROGRAM MANAGER, PROFESSIONAL and PROFESSIONAL's consultants in the Work, all of whom shall
be listed as insureds or additional insured parties, shall insure against the perils of fire and extended coverage
and shall include "all risk" insurance for physical loss and damage including theft, vandalism and malicious
mischief, collapse and water damage, and such other perils as may be provided in the Supplementary
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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 PROFESSIONALs, architects, attorneys and other PROFESSIONALs). If not covered under the "all risk"
insurance or otherwise provided in the Supplementary Conditions, CONTRACTOR shall purchase and
maintain similar property insurance on portions of the Work stored on and off the site or in transit when such
portions of the Work are to be included in an Application for Payment.
5.7. OWNER shall purchase and maintain such boiler and machinery insurance or additional property
insurance as may be required by the Supplementary Conditions or Laws and Regulations which will include
the interests of OWNER, CONTRACTOR, Subcontractors, PROFESSIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL's
consultants in the Work, all of whom shall be listed as insured or additional insured parties.
5.8. All the pOlicies of insurance (or the certificates or other evidence thereof) required to be
purchased and maintained by OWNER in accordance with paragraphs 5.6 and 5.7 will contain a provision or
endorsement that the coverage afforded will not be canceled or materially changed or renewal refused until
at least thirty days prior written notice has been given to CONTRACTOR by certified mail and will contain
waiver provisions in accordance with paragraph of 5.11.2.
5.9. OWNER shall not be responsible for purchasing and maintaining any property insurance to
protect the Interests of CONTRACTOR, Subcontractors or others in the Work to the extent of any deductible
amounts that are provided in the Supplementary Conditions. The risk of loss within the deductible amount will
be borne by CONTRACTOR, Subcontractor or others suffering any such loss, and if any of them wishes
property insurance coverage within the limits of such amounts, each may purchase and maintain it at the
purchaser's own expense.
5.10. If CONTRACTOR requests in writing that other special insurance be included in the property
insurance policy, OWNER shall, if possible, include such insurance, and the cost thereof will be charged to
CONTRACTOR by appropriate Change Order or Written Amendment. Prior to 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 insureds
in such policies for losses and damages so caused. As required by paragraph 6.11, each subcontract between
CONTRACTOR and a Subcontractor will contain similar waiver provisions by the Subcontractor in favor of
OWNER, CONTRACTOR, PROFESSIONAL, PROFESSIONAL's consultants and all other parties named as
insureds. None of the above waivers shall extend to the rights that any of the insured parties may have to the
proceeds of insurance held by OWNER as trustee or otherwise payable under any policy so issued.
5.11.2. OWNER and CONTRACTOR intend that policies provided in response to paragraphs 5.6 and
5.7 shall protect all of the parties insured and provide primary coverage for all losses and damages caused
by the perils covered thereby. Accordingly, all such policies shall contain provisions to the effect that in the
event of payment of any loss or damage the insurer will have no rights of recovery against any of the parties
named as insureds or additional insureds, and if the insurers require separate waiver forms to be signed by
PROFESSIONAL or PROFESSIONAL's consultant, OWNER will obtain the same, and if such waiver forms
are required of any Subcontractor, CONTRACTOR will obtain the same.
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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 writing by any
party in interest, OWNER as trustee shall, upon the occurrence of an insured loss, give bond for the proper
performance of such duties.
Acceptance of Insurance:
5.14. If OWNER has any objection to the coverage afforded by or other provisions of the insurance
required to be purchased and maintained by CONTRACTOR in accordance with paragraphs 5.3 and 5.4 on
the basis of its not complying with the Contract Documents, OWNER shall notify CONTRACTOR in writing
thereof within ten days of the date of delivery of such certificates to OWNER in accordance with paragraph
2.7. If CONTRACTOR has any objection to the coverage afforded by or other provisions of the policies of
insurance required to be purchased and maintained by OWNER in accordance with paragraphs 5.6 and 5.7
on the basis of their not complying with the Contract Documents, CONTRACTOR shall notify OWNER in
writing thereof within ten days of the date of delivery, of such certificates to CONTRACTOR in accordance
with paragraph 2.7. OWNER and CONTRACTOR shall each provide to the other such additional information
in respect of insurance provided by each as the other may reasonably request. Failure by OWNER or
CONTRACTOR to give any such notice of objection within the time provided shall constitute acceptance of
such insurance purchased by the other as complying with the Contract Documents.
Partial Utilization-Property Insurance:
5.15. If OWNER finds it necessary to occupy or use a portion or portions of the Work prior to
Substantial Completion of all the Work, such use or occupancy may be accomplished in accordance with
paragraph 14.10 provided that no such use or occupancy shall commence before the insurers providing the
property insurance have acknowledged notice thereof and in writing effected the changes in coverage neces-
sitated thereby. The insurers providing the property insurance shall consent by endorsement on the policy or
policies, but the property insurance shall not be canceled or lapse on account of any such partial use or
occupancy.
Indemnification
5.16.1. CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and hold harmless OWNER, PROGRAM MANAGER, and
its employees and agents from and against all liabilities, claims, suits, demands, damages, losses, and
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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 or indirectly employed by any of them, or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, whether
or not it is caused in whole or in part by the negligence or other fault of a party indemnified hereunder.
5.16.2. In any and all claims against OWNER or any of its agents or employees by any employee of
CONTRACTOR, any SUBCONTRACTOR, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or anyone
for whose acts any of them may be liable, the indemnification obligation under the previous paragraph shall
not be limited in any way as to the amount or type of damages, compensation or benefits payable by or for
CONTRACTOR or any SUBCONTRACTOR under workmen's compensation acts, disability benefit acts, or
other employee benefit acts.
5.16.3. CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and hold harmless OWNER and anyone directly or indirectly
employed by it from and against all claims, suits, demands, damages, losses expenses (including attorneys'
fees) arising out of any infringement on patent or copyrights held by others and shall defend all such claims
in connection with any alleged infringement of such rights.
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ARTICLE 6--CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES
6.1. CONTRACTOR shall supervise and direct the Work competently and efficiently, devoting such
attention thereto and applying such skills and expertise as may be necessary to perform the Work in
accordance with the Contract Documents. CONTRACTOR shall be solely responsible for the means,
methods, techniques, sequences and procedures of construction, but CONTRACTOR shall not be responsible
for the negligence of others in the design or specification of a specific means, method, technique, sequence
or procedure of construction which is shown or indicated in and expressly required by the Contract
Documents. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible to see that the finished Work complies accurately with the
Contract Documents.
6.2. CONTRACTOR shall keep on the Work, at all times during its progress, a competent resident
superintendent, who shall not be replaced without written notice to OWNER and PROFESSIONAL except
under extraordinary circumstances. The superintendent will be CONTRACTOR's representative at the site
and shall have authority to act on behalf of CONTRACTOR. All communications to the superintendent shall
be as binding as if given to CONTRACTOR.
Labor, Materials and Equipment:
6.3. CONTRACTOR shall provide competent, suitably qualified personnel to survey and layout the
Work and perform construction as required by the Contract Documents. CONTRACTOR shall at all times
maintain good discipline and order at the site. Except in connection with the safety or protection of persons
or the Work or property at the site or adjacent thereto, and except as otherwise indicated in the Contract
Documents, all Work at the site shall be performed during regular working hours, and CONTRACTOR will not
permit evening work or the performance of Work on Saturday, Sunday or any legal holiday without OWNER's
written consent given after prior written notice to PROFESSIONAL.
6.4. Unless otherwise specified in the General Requirements, CONTRACTOR shall furnish and
assume full responsibility for all materials, equipment, labor, transportation, construction equipment and
machinery, tools, appliances, fuel, power, light, heat, telephone, water, sanitary facilities, temporary facilities
and all other facilities and incidentals whether temporary or permanent necessary for the execution, testing,
initial operation, and completion of the Work as required by the Contract Documents.
6.5. All materials and equipment shall be of good quality and new, except as otherwise provided in
the Contract Documents. If required by PROFESSIONAL, CONTRACTOR shall furnish satisfactory evidence
(including reports of required tests) as to the kind and quality of materials and equipment. All materials and
equipment shall be applied, installed, connected, erected, used, cleaned and conditioned in accordance with
the instructions of the applicable Supplier except as otherwise provided in the Contract Documents; but no
provision of any such instructions will be effective to assign to PROFESSIONAL, or any of PROFESSIONAL's
consultants, agents or employees, any duty or authority to supervise or direct the furnishing or performance
of the Work or any duty or authority to undertake responsibility contrary to the provisions of paragraph 9.14
or 9.15.
Adjusting Progress Schedule:
6.6. CONTRACTOR shall submit to PROFESSIONAL for acceptance to the extent indicated in
paragraph 2.9 adjustments in the progress schedule to reflect the impact thereon of new developments;
these will conform generally to the progress schedule then in effect and additionally will comply with any
provisions of the General Requirements applicable thereto.
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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 include the following as supplemented in the General Requirements. Requests for review of substitute
items of material and equipment will not be accepted by PROFESSIONAL from anyone other than
CONTRACTOR. If CONTRACTOR wishes to furnish or use a substitute item of material or equipment,
CONTRACTOR shall make written application to PROFESSIONAL for acceptance thereof, certifying that the
proposed substitute will perform adequately the functions and achieve the results called for by the general
design, be similar and of equal substance to that specified and be suited to the same use as that specified.
The application will state that the evaluation and acceptance of the proposed substitute will not prejudice
CONTRACTOR's achievement of Substantial Completion on time, whether or not acceptance of the substitute
for use in the Work will require a change in any of the Contract Documents (or in the provisions of any other
direct contract with OWNER for work on the Project) to adapt the design to the proposed substitute and
whether or not incorporation or use of the substitute in connection with the Work is subject to payment of any
license fee or royalty. All variations of the proposed substitute from that specified will be identified in the
application and available maintenance, repair and replacement service will be indicated. The application will
also contain an itemized estimate of all costs that will result directly or indirectly from acceptance of such
substitute, including costs of redesign and claims of other contractors affected by the resulting change, all of
which shall be considered by PROFESSIONAL. In evaluating the proposed substitute, PROFESSIONAL may
require CONTRACTOR to furnish, at CONTRACTOR's expense, additional data about the proposed
substitute.
6.7.2. If a specific means, method, technique, sequence or procedure of construction is indicated in
or required by the Contract Documents, CONTRACTOR may furnish or utilize a substitute means, method,
sequence, technique or procedure of construction acceptable to PROFESSIONAL, if CONTRACTOR submits
sufficient information to allow PROFESSIONAL to determine that the substitute proposed is equivalent to that
indicated or required by the Contract Documents. The procedure for review by PROFESSIONAL will be similar
to that provided in paragraph 6.7.1 as applied by PROFESSIONAL and as may be supplemented in the Gen-
eral Requirements.
6.7.3. PROFESSIONAL will be allowed a reasonable time within which to evaluate each proposed
substitute. PROFESSIONAL will be the sole judge of acceptability and no 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 Documents occasioned thereby.
Whether or not PROFESSIONAL accepts a proposed substitute, CONTRACTOR shall reimburse OWNER
for the charges of PROFESSIONAL and PROFESSIONAL's consultants for evaluating each proposed
substitute.
Concerning Subcontractors, Suppliers and Others:
6.8.1. CONTRACTOR shall not employ any Subcontractor, Supplier or other person or organization
(including those acceptable to OWNER and PROFESSIONAL as indicated in paragraph 6.8.2) whether initially
or as a substitute, against whom OWNER or PROFESSIONAL may have reasonable objection.
CONTRACTOR shall not be required to employ any Subcontractor, Supplier or other person or organization
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to furnish or perform any of the Work against whom CONTRACTOR has reasonable objection.
6.8.2. If the Supplementary Conditions require the identity of certain Subcontractors, Suppliers or
other persons or organizations including those who are to furnish the principal items of materials and
equipment to be submitted to OWNER prior to the Effective Date of the Agreement for acceptance by
OWNER and PROFESSIONAL and if CONTRACTOR has submitted a list thereof in accordance with the
Supplementary Conditions, OWNER's or PROFESSIONAL's acceptance (either in writing or by failing to make
written objection thereto by the date indicated for acceptance or objection in the bidding documents or the
Contract Documents) of any such Subcontractor, Supplier or other person or organization so identified may
be revoked on the basis of reasonable objection after due investigation, in which case CONTRACTOR shall
submit an acceptable substitute, the Contract Price will be increased by the difference, and the cost
occasioned by such substitution and an appropriate Change Order will be issued or Written Amendment
signed. No acceptance by OWNER or PROFESSIONAL of any such Subcontractor, Supplier or other person
or organization shall constitute a waiver of any right of OWNER or PROFESSIONAL to reject defective Work.
6.9. CONTRACTOR shall be fully responsible to OWNER and PROFESSIONAL for all acts and
omissions of the Subcontractors, Suppliers and other persons and organizations performing or furnishing any
of the Work under a direct or indirect contract with CONTRACTOR just as CONTRACTOR is responsible for
CONTRACTOR's own acts and omissions. Nothing in the Contract Documents shall create any contractual
relationship between OWNER or PROFESSIONAL and any such Subcontractor, Supplier or other person or
organization, nor shall it create any obligation on the part of OWNER or PROFESSIONAL to payor to see to
the payment of any moneys due any such Subcontractor, Supplier or other person or organization except as
may otherwise be required by Laws and Regulations.
6.10. The divisions and sections of the Specifications and the identifications of any Drawings shall
not control CONTRACTOR in dividing the Work among Subcontractors or Suppliers or delineating the Work
to be performed by any specific trade. .
6.11. All Work performed for CONTRACTOR by a Subcontractor will be pursuant to an appropriate
agreement between CONTRACTOR and the Subcontractor which specifically binds the Subcontractor to the
applicable terms and conditions of the Contract Documents for the benefit of OWNER and PROFESSIONAL
and contains waiver provisions as required by paragraph 5.11. CONTRACTOR shall pay each Subcontractor
a just share of any insurance moneys received by CONTRACTOR on account of losses under policies issued
pursuant to paragraphs 5.6 and 5.7.
Patent Fees and Royalties:
6.12. CONTRACTOR shall pay all license fees and royalties and assume all costs incident to the use
in the performance of the Work or the incorporation in the Work of any invention, design, process, product
or device which is the subject of patent rights or copyrights held by others. CONTRACTOR shall indemnify
and hold harmless OWNER and PROFESSIONAL and anyone directly or indirectly employed by either of
them from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses including attorneys' fees and court and
arbitration costs arising out of any infringement on patent rights or copyrights incident to the use in the
performance of the Work or resulting from the incorporation in the Work of any invention, design, process,
product or device not specified in the Contract Documents, and shall defend all such claims in connection with
any alleged infringement of such rights.
Permits:
6.13. CONTRACTOR shall obtain and pay for all construction permits, licenses, governmental
charges and inspection fees, and all public utility charges which are applicable and necessary for the
execution of the Work. All permit costs shall be included in the base bid. Permits, if any, that are provided and
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paid for by OWNER are listed in the Supplementary Conditions. Any delays associated with the permitting
process will be considered for time extensions only and no damages or additional compensation for delay will
be allowed.
Laws and Regulations:
6.14.1. CONTRACTOR shall give all notices and comply with all Laws and Regulations applicable
to furnishing and performance of the Work. Except where otherwise expressly required by applicable Laws
and Regulations, neither OWNER nor PROFESSIONAL shall be responsible for monitoring CONTRACTOR's
compliance with any Laws or Regulations.
6.14.2. If CONTRACTOR observes that any of the Contract Documents are contradictory to such
laws, rules, and regulations, it will notify the Project Manager promptly in writing. Any necessary changes shall
then be adjusted by an appropriate Change Order. If CONTRACTOR performs any Work that it knows or
should have known to be contrary to such laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations and without such notice
to the Project Manager, it shall bear all related costs.
Taxes:
6.15. CONTRACTOR shall pay all sales, consumer, use and other similar taxes required to be paid
in accordance with the Laws and Regulations of the place of the Project which are applicable during the
performance of the Work.
Use of Premises:
6.16. CONTRACTOR shall confine construction equipment, the storage of materials and equipment
and the operations of workers to the Project site and land and areas identified in and permitted by the Contract
Documents and other land and areas permitted by Laws and Regulations;' rights-of-way, permits and
easements. CONTRACTOR shall not unreasonably encumber the premises with construction equipment or
other materials or equipment. Any loss or damage to CONTRACTOR's or any Subcontractors equipment is
solely at the risk of CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR shall assume full responsibility for any damage to any
such land or area, or to the OWNER or occupant thereof or of any land or areas contiguous thereto, resulting
from the performance of the Work. Should any claim be made against OWNER or PROFESSIONAL by any
such OWNER or occupant because of the performance of the Work, CONTRACTOR shall promptly attempt
to settle with such other party by agreement or otherwise resolve the claim by arbitration or at law.
CONTRACTOR shall, to the fullest extent permitted by Laws and Regulations, indemnify and hold OWNER
harmless from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses (including, but not limited to, fees of
PROFESSIONALs, architects, attorneys and other professionals and court and arbitration costs) arising
directly, indirectly or consequentially out of any action, legal or equitable, brought by any such other party
against OWNER to the extent based on a claim arising out of CONTRACTOR's performance of the Work.
6.17. During the progress of the Work, CONTRACTOR shall keep the premises free from
accumulations of waste materials, rubbish and other debris or contaminants resulting from the Work. At the
completion of the Work, CONTRACTOR shall remove all waste materials, rubbish and debris from and about
the premises as well as all tools, appliances, construction equipment and machinery, and surplus materials,
and shall leave the site clean and ready for occupancy by OWNER. CONTRACTOR shall restore to original
condition all property not designated for alteration by the Contract Documents.
6.18. CONTRACTOR shall not load nor permit any part of any structure to be loaded in any manner
that will endanger the structure, nor shall CONTRACTOR subject any part of the Work or adjacent property
to stresses or pressures that will endanger them.
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6.19. Contractor shall keep at the site and in good order one record copy of the Contract Documents
and all Drawings and Specifications. These documents shall be annotated on a continuing basis to show all
changes made during the construction process. These shall be available to PROFESSIONAL and the Project
Manager and shall be submitted with the Application for Final Payment.
Safety and Protection:
6.20. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining and supervising all safety
precautions and programs in connection with the Work. CONTRACTOR shall assume all risk of loss for stored
equipment or materials, irrespective of whether CONTRACTOR has transferred the title of the stored
equipment or materials to OWNER. CONTRACTOR shall take all necessary precautions for the safety of,
and shall provide the necessary protection to prevent damage, injury or loss to:
6.20.1. all employees on the Work and other persons and organizations who may be affected
thereby;
6.20.2. all the Work and materials and equipment to be incorporated therein, whether in storage on
or off the site; and
6.20.3. other property at the site or adjacent thereto, including trees, shrubs, lawns, walks,
pavements, roadways, structures, utilities and Underground Facilities not designated for removal, relocation
or replacement in the course of construction.
CONTRACTOR shall comply with all applicable Laws and Regulations of any public body having jurisdiction
for the safety of persons or property or to protect them. from damage, injury or loss; and shall erect and
maintain all necessary safeguards for such safety and protection. CONTRACTOR shall notify OWNERs of
adjacent property and of Underground Facilities and utility OWNERs when prosecution of the Work may affect
them, and shall cooperate with them in the protection, removal, relocation and replacement of their property.
All damage, injury or loss to any property referred to in paragraph 6.20.2 or 6.20.3 caused, directly or
indirectly, in whole or in part, by CONTRACTOR, any Subcontractor, Supplier or any other person or
organization directly or indirectly employed by any of them to perform or furnish any of the Work or anyone
for whose acts any of them may be liable, shall be remedied by CONTRACTOR (except damage or loss
attributable to the fault of Drawings or Specifications or to the acts or omissions of OWNER or
PROFESSIONAL or anyone employed by either of them or anyone for whose acts either of them may be
liable, and not attributable, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, to the fault or negligence of CON-
TRACTOR). CONTRACTOR's duties and responsibilities for the safety and protection of the Work shall
continue until such time as all the Work is completed and PROFESSIONAL has issued a notice to OWNER
and CONTRACTOR in accordance, with paragraph 14.13 that the Work is acceptable (except as otherwise
expressly provided in connection with Substantial Completion).
6.21. CONTRACTOR shall designate a responsible member of its organization whose duty shall be
the prevention of accidents at the site. This person shall be CONTRACTOR's superintendent unless
otherwise designated in writing by CONTRACTOR to the Project Manager.
Emergencies:
6.22. In emergencies affecting the safety or protection of persons or the Work or property at the site
or adjacent thereto, CONTRACTOR, without special instruction or authorization from PROFESSIONAL or
OWNER, is obligated to act to prevent threatened damage, injury or loss. CONTRACTOR shall give
PROFESSIONAL prompt written notice if CONTRACTOR believes that any significant changes in the Work
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or variations from the Contract Documents have been caused thereby. If PROFESSIONAL determines that
a change in the Contract Documents is required because of the action taken in response to an emergency,
a Work Change Directive or Change Order be issued to document the consequences of the changes or
variations.
6.22.1. CONTRACTOR shall immediately notify PROFESSIONAL of all events involving injuries to
any person on the Site, whether or not such person was engaged in the construction of the Project, and shall
file a written report on such person(s) and any other event resulting in property damage of any amount within
five (5) days of the occurrence.
6.22.2. If PROFESSIONAL determines that a change in the Contract Documents is required because
of the action taken by CONTRACTOR in response to such an emergency, a Change Order will be issued to
document the consequences of such action.
Shop Drawings and Samples:
6.23. After checking and verifying all field measurements, CONTRACTOR shall promptly submit to
PROFESSIONAL for approval, in accordance with the accepted schedule of submittals, all submittals and
samples required by the Contract Documents. All submittals and samples shall have been checked by and
stamped with the approval of CONTRACTOR and identified as PROFESSIONAL may require. The data
shown on or with the submittals will be complete with respect to dimensions, design criteria, materials and any
other information necessary to enable PROFESSIONAL to review the submittal as required. At the time of
each submission, CONTRACTOR shall give notice to PROFESSIONAL of all deviations that the submittal or
sample may have from the requirements of the Contract Documents.
6.24. PROFESSIONAL shall review and approve submittals and samples. Professional's review and
approval shall be only for conformance with the design concept of the Project and compliance with the
information given in the Contract Documents. The approval of a separate item as such will not indicate
approval of the assembly in which the item functions. CONTRACTOR will make any corrections required by
PROFESSIONAL and resubmit the required number of corrected copies until approved. CONTRACTOR's
stamp of approval on any submittal or sample shall constitute its representation to PROFESSIONAL and
OWNER that CONTRACTOR has determined and verified all quantities, dimensions, field construction
criteria, materials, catalog numbers, and similar data, and that each submittal or sample has been reviewed
or coordinated with the requirements of the Work and the Contract Documents.
6.24.1. No Work requiring a submittal or sample submission shall commence until the submission
has been approved by PROFESSIONAL. A copy of each approved submittal and each approved sample shall
be kept in good order by CONTRACTOR at the site and shall be available to PROFESSIONAL and OWNER.
Any delays associated with the submittal process will be considered for time extensions only, and no
damages or additional compensation for delay will be allowed.
6.24.2. Before submission of each Shop Drawing or sample, CONTRACTOR shall have determined
and verified all quantities, dimensions, specified performance criteria, installation requirements, materials,
catalog numbers and similar data with respect thereto and reviewed or coordinated each Shop Drawing or
sample with other Shop Drawings and samples and with the requirements of the Work and the Contract
Documents.
6.24.3. At the time of each submission, CONTRACTOR shall give PROFESSIONAL specific written
notice of each variation that the Shop Drawings or samples may have from the requirements of the Contract
Documents, and, in addition, shall cause a specific notation to be made on each Shop Drawing submitted to
PROFESSIONAL for review and approval of each such variation.
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6.26. PROFESSIONAL will review and approve with reasonable promptness Shop Drawings and
samples, but PROFESSIONAL's review and approval will be only for conformance with the design concept
of the Project and for compliance with the information given in the Contract Documents and shall not extend
to means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures of construction (except where a specific means,
method, technique, sequence or procedure of construction is indicated in or required by the Contract
Documents) or to safety precautions or programs incident thereto. The review and approval of a separate item
as such will not indicate approval of the assembly in which the item functions.
6.27. PROFESSIONAL's approval of submittals or samples shall not relieve CONTRACTOR from
responsibility for any variation from the requirements of the Contract Documents unless CONTRACTOR has,
in writing, called PROFESSIONAL's attention to each such variation at the time of submission and the
OWNER has given written approval to the specific deviation; any such approval by PROFESSIONAL shall not
relieve CONTRACTOR from responsibility for errors or omissions in the submittals.
6.28. Where a shop drawing or sample is required by the Contract Documents or the schedule of
shop drawings and sample submissions accepted by PROFESSIONAL as required, any related work
performed prior to PROFESSIONAL's review and approval of the pertinent submittal will be at the sole
expense and responsibility of CONTRACTOR.
Continuing the Work:
6.30. CONTRACTOR shall carry on the Work and adhere to the progress schedule during all
disputes or disagreements with OWNER. No Work shall be delayed or postponed pending resolution of any
disputes or disagreements, except as permitted by paragraph 15.6 or as CONTRACTOR and OWNER may
otherwise agree in writing.
Cleaning Up:
6.31. CONTRACTOR shall maintain the site free from accumulations of waste materials, rubbish,
and other debris or contaminants resulting from the work on a daily basis or as required. At the completion
of the work, CONTRACTOR shall remove all waste materials, rubbish, and debris from the site as well as all
tools, construction equipment and machinery, and surplus materials and will leave the Site clean and ready
for occupancy by OWNER. All disposal shall be in accordance with applicable Laws and Regulations. In
addition to any other rights available to OWNER under the Contract Documents, CONTRACTOR's failure to
maintain the site may result in withholding of any amounts due CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR will restore
to original condition those portions of the site not designated for alteration by the Contract Documents.
Indemnification:
6.32. To the fullest extent permitted by Laws and Regulations, CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and
hold harmless OWNER, PROGRAM MANAGER and PROFESSIONAL and their consultants, agents and
employees from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses, direct, indirect or consequential
(including but not limited to fees and charges of PROGRAM MANAGER, PROFESSIONALs, architects,
attorneys and other PROFESSIONALs and court and arbitration costs) arising out of or resulting from the
performance of the Work, provided that any such claim, damage, loss or expense (a) is attributable to bodily
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
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by Law and Regulations regardless of the negligence of any such party.
6.33. In any and all claims against OWNER, PROGRAM MANAGER or PROFESSIONAL or any of
their consultants, agents or employees by any employee of CONTRACTOR, any Subcontractor, any person
or organization directly or indirectly employed by any of them to perform or furnish any of the Work or anyone
for whose acts any of them may be liable, the indemnification obligation under paragraph 6.32 shall not be
limited in any way by any limitation on the amount or type of damages, compensation or benefits payable by
or for CONTRACTOR or any such Subcontractor or other person or organization under workers' or workmen's
compensation acts, disability benefit acts or other employee benefit acts.
6.34. The obligations of CONTRACTOR under paragraph 6.32 shall not extend to the liability of
PROFESSIONAL, PROFESSIONAL's consultants, agents or employees arising out of the preparation or
approval of maps, drawings, opinions, reports, surveys, Change Orders, designs or specifications.
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ARTICLE 7---0THER WORK
Related Work at Site:
7.1. OWNER may perform other work related to the Project at the site by OWNER's own forces,
have other work performed by aided OWNERs or let other direct contracts therefor which shall contain
General Conditions similar to these. If the fact that such other work is to be performed was not noted in the
Contract Documents, written notice thereof will be given to CONTRACTOR prior to starting any such other
work, and, if CONTRACTOR believes that such performance will involve additional expense to
CONTRACTOR or requires additional time and the parties are unable to agree as to the extent thereof,
CONTRACTOR may make a claim therefor as provided in Articles 11 and 12.
7.1.2. CONTRACTOR shall afford each utility OWNER and other contractor who is a party to such
a direct contract for OWNER, if OWNER is performing the additional work with OWNER's employees, proper
and safe access to the site and a reasonable opportunity for the introduction and storage of materials and
equipment and the execution of such work, and shall properly connect and coordinate the Work with theirs.
CONTRACTOR shall do all cutting, fitting and patching of the Work that may be required to make its several
parts come together properly and integrate with such other work. CONTRACTOR shall not endanger any work
of others by cutting, excavating or otherwise altering their work and will only cut or alter their work with the
written consent of PROFESSIONAL and the others whose work will be affected. The duties and
responsibilities of CONTRACTOR under this paragraph are for the benefit of such utility OWNERs and other
contractors to the extent that there are comparable provisions for the benefit of CONTRACTOR in said direct
contracts between OWNER and such utility OWNERs and other contractors.
7.2. If any part of CONTRACTOR's Work depends for proper execution or results upon the work of
any such other contractor or utility OWNER (or OWNER), CONTRACTOR shall inspect and promptly report
to PROFESSIONAL in writing any delays, defects or deficiencies in such work that render it unavailable or
unsuitable for such proper execution and results. CONTRACTOR's failure so to report will constitute an
acceptance of the other work as fit and proper for integration with CONTRACTOR's Work except for latent
or nonapparent defects and deficiencies in the other work.
Coordination:
7.4. If OWNER contracts with others for the performance of other work on the Project at the site, the
person or organization who will have authority and responsibility for coordination of the activities among the
various prime contractors will be identified in the Supplementary Conditions, and the specific matters to be
covered by such authority and responsibility will be itemized, and the extent of such authority and
responsibilities will be provided in the Supplementary Conditions. Unless otherwise provided in the
Supplementary Conditions, neither OWNER nor PROFESSIONAL shall have any authority or responsibility
in respect of such coordination.
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ARTICLE 8---0WNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES
8.1. Except as otherwise provided in these General Conditions, OWNER shall issue all
communications to CONTRACTOR through the PROGRAM MANAGER or PROFESSIONAL.
8.2. In case of termination of the employment of PROFESSIONAL, OWNER shall appoint a
PROFESSIONAL against whom CONTRACTOR makes no reasonable objection, whose status under the
Contract Documents shall be that of the former PROFESSIONAL. Any dispute in connection with such
appointment shall be subject to arbitration.
8.3. OWNER shall furnish the data required of OWNER under the Contract Documents promptly and
shall make payments to CONTRACTOR promptly after they are due as provided in paragraphs 14.4 and
14.13.
8.4. OWNER's duties in respect of providing lands and easements and providing Engineering
surveys to establish reference points are set forth in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.4. Paragraph 4.2 refers to
OWNER's identifying and making available to CONTRACTOR copies of reports of explorations and tests of
subsurface conditions at the site and in existing structures which have been utilized by PROFESSIONAL in
preparing the Drawings and Specifications.
8.5. OWNER's responsibilities in respect of purchasing and maintaining liability and property
insurance are set forth in paragraphs 5.5 through 5.8.
8.6. OWNER is obligated to execute Change Orders as indicated in paragraph 10.3.
8.7. OWNER's responsibility in respect of certain inspections, tests and approvals is set forth in
paragraph 13.4.
8.8. In connection with OWNER's right to stop Work or suspend Work, see paragraphs 13.10 and
15.1. Paragraph 15.2 deals with OWNER's right to terminate services of CONTRACTOR under certain
circumstances.
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ARTICLE 9---PROFESSIONAL'S STATUS DURING
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OWNER's Representative:
9.1. PROFESSIONAL will be OWNER's representative during the construction period. The duties
and responsibilities and the limitations of authority of PROFESSIONAL as OWNER's representative during
construction are set forth in the Contract Documents and shall not be extended without written consent of
OWNER and PROFESSIONAL.
Visits to Site:
9.2. PROFESSIONAL will make visits to the site at intervals appropriate to the various stages of
construction to observe the premises and quality of the executed Work and to determine, in general, if the
Work is proceeding in accordance with the Contract Documents. PROFESSIONAL will not be required to
make exhaustive or continuous on-site inspections to check the quality or quantity of the Work.
PROFESSIONAL's efforts will be directed toward providing for OWNER a greater degree of confidence that
the completed Work will conform to the Contract Documents. On the basis of such visits and on-site
observations as an experienced and qualified design PROFESSIONAL, PROFESSIONAL will keep OWNER
informed of the progress of the Work and will endeavor to guard OWNER against defects and deficiencies
in the Work.
Project Representation:
9.3. If OWNER and PROFESSIONAL agree, PROFESSIONAL will furnish a Resident Project
Representative to assist PROFESSIONAL in observing the performance of the Work. The duties,
responsibilities and limitations of authority of any such Resident Project Representative and assistants will be
as provided in the Supplementary Conditions. If OWNER designates another agent to represent OWNER at
the site who is not PROFESSIONAL's agent or employee, the duties, responsibilities and limitations of
authority of such other person will be as provided in the Supplementary Conditions.
Clarifications and Interpretations:
9.4. PROFESSIONAL shall issue such written clarifications or interpretations of the Contract
Documents (in the form of Drawings or otherwise) as may be determined necessary, or as reasonably
requested by CONTRACTOR, which shall be consistent with or reasonably inferable from the overall intent
of the Contract Documents. If CONTRACTOR believes that a written clarification and interpretation entitles
it to an increase in the Contract Price and/or Contract Time, CONTRACTOR may make a claim as provided
for in Articles 11 or 12.
Authorized Variations in Work:
9.5. PROFESSIONAL may authorize minor variations in the Work from the requirements of the
Contract Documents which do not involve an adjustment in the Contract Price or the Contract Time and are
consistent with the overall intent of the Contract Documents. These may be accomplished by a Field Order
and will be binding on OWNER and also on CONTRACTOR who shall perform the Work involved promptly.
If CONTRACTOR believes that a Field Order justifies an increase in the Contract Price or an extension of the
Contract Time and the parties are unable to agree as to the amount or extent thereof, CONTRACTOR may
make a claim therefor as provided in Article 11 or 12.
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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 inclusive.
9.8. In connection with PROFESSIONAL's responsibilities as to Change Orders, see Articles 10, 11
and 12.
9.9. In connection with PROFESSIONAL's responsibilities in respect of Applications for Payment,
etc., see Article 14.
Determinations for Unit Prices:
9.10. PROFESSIONAL will determine the actual quantities and classifications of Unit Price Work
performed by CONTRACTOR. PROFESSIONAL will review with CONTRACTOR PROFESSIONAL's
preliminary determinations on such matters before rendering a written decision thereon (by recommendation
of an Application for Payment or otherwise). PROFESSIONAL's written decisions thereon will be final and
binding upon OWNER and CONTRACTOR, unless, within ten days after the date of any such decision, either
OWNER or CONTRACTOR delivers to the other party to the Agreement and to PROFESSIONAL written
notice of intention to appeal from such a decision.
Decisions on Disputes:
9.11. PROFESSIONAL will be the initial interpreter of the requirements of the Contract Documents
and judge of the acceptability of the Work thereunder. Claims, disputes and other matters relating to the
acceptability of the Work or the interpretation of the requirements of the Contract Documents pertaining to
the performance and furnishing of the Work and claims under Articles 11 and 12 in respect of changes to the
Contract Price or Contract Time will be referred initially to PROFESSIONAL in writing with a request for a
formal decision in accordance with this paragraph, which PROFESSIONAL will render in writing within a
reasonable time. Written notice of each such claim, dispute and other matter will be delivered by the claimant
to PROFESSIONAL and the other party to the Agreement promptly (but in no event later than thirty days after
the occurrence of the event giving rise thereto) and written supporting data will be submitted to
PROFESSIONAL and the other party within sixty days after such occurrence unless PROFESSIONAL allows
an additional period of time to ascertain more accurate data in support of the claim.
9.12. When functioning as interpreter and judge under paragraphs 9.10 and 9.11, PROFESSIONAL
will not show partiality to OWNER or CONTRACTOR and will not be liable in connection with any interpretation
or decision rendered in good faith in such capacity. The rendering of a decision by PROFESSIONAL pursuant
to paragraphs 9.10 and 9.11 with respect to any such claim, dispute or other matter (except any which have
been waived by the making or acceptance of final payment as provided in paragraph 14.16) will be a condition
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precedent to any exercise by OWNER or CONTRACTOR of such rights or remedies as either may otherwise
have under the Contract Documents or by Laws or Regulations in respect of any such claim, dispute or other
matter.
Limitations on PROFESSIONAL's Responsibilities:
9.13. Neither PROFESSIONAL's authority to act under this Article or elsewhere in the Contract
Documents nor any decision made in good faith to exercise such authority shall give rise to any duty or
responsibility of PROFESSIONAL to CONTRACTOR, any Subcontractor, any of their agents or employees.
9.14. PROFESSIONAL shall not be responsible for the construction means, methods, techniques,
sequences, or procedures or the safety precautions and programs used. PROFESSIONAL shall not be
responsible for CONTRACTOR's failure to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents.
9.15. PROFESSIONAL shall not be responsible for the acts or omissions of CONTRACTOR, any
Subcontractors, any agents or employees, or any other persons performing any of the Work.
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deletions, or revisions in the Work. The OWNER shall provide CONTRACTOR with a proposal request,
identifying the Work to be added, deleted or revised. Upon receipt, CONTRACTOR shall promptly submit a
written proposal for the changed work prepared in accordance with Articles 11 and 12. If the proposal request
calls only for the deletion of Work, the OWNER may order the partial suspension of any Work related to the
proposed deletion, in which case CONTRACTOR must cease performance as directed; CONTRACTOR shall
not be entitled to claim lost profits on deleted work. All changed Work shall be executed under the applicable
conditions of the Contract Documents.
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entitle CONTRACTOR to an increase in the Contract Price or an extension of the Contract Time, except in
the case of an emergency as provided in Article 6. The effect of this paragraph shall remain paramount and
shall prevail irrespective of any conflicting provisions contained in these Contract Documents.
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as provided in Article 6, and any other claim of CONTRACTOR for a change in the Contract Time or the
Contract Price, PROFESSIONAL will prepare a written Change Order to be signed by PROFESSIONAL and
CONTRACTOR and submitted to OWNER for approval.
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a Work Change Directive to CONTRACTOR. Pricing of the Work Change Directive will be in accordance with
Section 11.3. The Work Change Directive will specify a price, and if applicable a time extension, determined
to be reasonable by OWNER. If CONTRACTOR fails to sign such Work Change Directive, CONTRACTOR
may submit a claim in accordance with Articles 11 and 12, but CONTRACTOR shall nevertheless be obligated
to fully perform the work as directed by the Work Change Directive.
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regardless of pending claim actions, unless otherwise agreed to in writing.
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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 11-CHANGE OF CONTRACT PRICE
11.1. The Contract Price constitutes the total compensation (subject to written authorized
adjustments) payable to CONTRACTOR for performing the Work. All duties, responsibilities and obligations
assigned to or undertaken by CONTRACTOR shall be at CONTRACTOR's expense without change in the
Contract Price.
11.2. The Contract Price may only be changed by a Change Order or by a Written Amendment. Any
claim for an increase or decrease in the Contract Price shall be based on written notice delivered by the party
making the claim to the other party and to PROFESSIONAL promptly (but in no event later than thirty days)
after the occurrence of the event giving rise to the claim and stating the general nature of the claim. Notice
of the amount of the claim with supporting data shall be delivered within sixty days after such occurrence
(unless PROFESSIONAL allows an additional period of time to ascertain more accurate data in support of
the claim) and shall be accompanied by claimant's written statement that the amount claimed covers all known
amounts (direct, indirect and consequential) to which the claimant is entitled as a result of the occurrence of
said event. All claims for adjustment in the Contract Price shall be determined by PROFESSIONAL in 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, CONTRACTOR and OWNER agree that the compensation payable to
CONTRACTOR for such unit price items shall be adjusted accordingly by a Change Order based upon the
application of the appropriate unit prices shown in the Bid Proposal to the quantity of the unit price item
required to complete the Work as defined in the Contract Documents.
11.3.3. Other Unit Prices. For items not designated in the bid proposal as unit prices, OWNER and
CONTRACTOR may establish unit prices as agreed on by Change Order.
11.3.4. Lump Sum. When it is determined by OWNER that an addition, deletion or revision to the
Work is required which results in a change in Work designated in the Bid Proposal as a lump sum item, the
amount of increase or decrease in the lump sum price shall be established by mutual agreement of the
parties.
11.3.5. If the pricing methods specified in 11.3 are inapplicable, or if the parties are unable to agree
on a price for the changed work, a reasonable price for the same shall be established by OWNER in
accordance with 11.4 and 11.5. OWNER shall then process a unilateral Change Order, specifying the said
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reasonable price, in accordance with 11.4 through 11.6. CONTRACTOR shall perform the Work as directed
in the Change Order.
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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.
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CONTRACTOR in the proper performance of the Work. Except as otherwise may be agreed to in writing by
OWNER, such costs shall be in amounts no higher than those prevailing in the locality of the Project, shall
include only the following items and shall not include any of the costs itemized in paragraph 11.5:
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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.
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of transportation and storage thereof, and Suppliers' field services required in connection therewith. All cash
discounts shall accrue to CONTRACTOR unless OWNER deposits funds with CONTRACTOR with which to
make payments, in which case the cash discounts shall accrue to OWNER. Trade discounts, rebates and
refunds and all returns from sale of surplus materials and equipment shall accrue to OWNER, and
CONTRACTOR shall make provisions so that they may be obtained.
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Subcontractors. If required by OWNER, CONTRACTOR shall obtain competitive bids from Subcontractors
acceptable to CONTRACTOR and shall deliver such bids to OWNER who then determines, with the advice
of PROFESSIONAL, which bids will be accepted. If a subcontract provides that the Subcontractor is to be paid
on the basis of Cost of the Work Plus a Fee, the Subcontractor's Cost of the Work shall be determined in the
same manner as CONTRACTOR's Cost of the Work. All subcontracts shall be subject to the other provisions
of the Contract Documents insofar as applicable.
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laboratories, surveyors, attorneys and accountants) employed for services specifically related to the Work.
11.4.5. Supplemental costs including the following:
11.4.5.1. The proportion of necessary transportation, travel and subsistence expenses of CONTRAC-
TOR's employees incurred in discharge of duties connected with the Work.
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11.4.5.2. Cost, including transportation and maintenance, of all materials, supplies, equipment,
machinery, appliances, office and temporary facilities at the site and hand tools not owned by the workers,
which are consumed in the performance of the Work, and cost less market value of such items used but not
consumed which remain the property of CONTRACTOR.
11.4.5.3. Rentals of all construction equipment and machinery and the parts thereof whether rented
from CONTRACTOR or others in accordance with rental agreements approved by OWNER with the advice
of PROFESSIONAL, and the costs of transportation, loading, unloading, installation, dismantling and removal
thereof-all in accordance with terms of said rental agreements. The rental of any such equipment, machinery
or parts shall cease when the use thereof is no longer necessary for the Work.
11.4.5.4. Sales, consumer, use or similar taxes related to the Work, and for which CONTRACTOR
is liable, imposed by Laws and Regulations.
11.4.5.5. Deposits lost for causes other than negligence of CONTRACTOR, any Subcontractor or
anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or for whose acts any of them may be liable, and royalty
payments and fees for permits and licenses.
11.4.5.6. Losses and damages (and related expenses), not compensated by insurance or otherwise,
to the Work or otherwise sustained by CONTRACTOR in connection with the performance and furnishing of
the Work (except losses and damages within the deductible amounts of property insurance established by
OWNER in accordance with paragraph 5.6) provided they have resulted from causes other than the
negligence of CONTRACTOR, any Subcontractor, or anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them
or for whose acts any of them may be liable. Such losses shall include settlements made with the written
consent and approval of OWNER. No such losses, damages and expenses shall be included in the Cost of
the Work for the purpose of determining CONTRACTOR's Fee. If, however, any such loss or damage requires
reconstruction and CONTRACTOR is placed in charge thereof, CONTRACTOR shall be paid for services a
fee proportionate to that stated in paragraph 11.6.2.
11.4.5.7. The cost of utilities, fuel and sanitary facilities at the site.
11.4.5.8. Minor expenses such as telegrams, long distance telephone calls, telephone service at the
site, expressage and similar petty cash items in connection with the Work.
11.4.5.9. Cost of premiums for additional Bonds and insurance required because of changes in the
Work and premiums of property insurance coverage within the limits of the deductible amounts established
by OWNER in accordance with paragraph 5.6.
11.5. The term Cost of the Work shall not include any of the following:
11.5.1. Payroll costs and other compensation of CONTRACTOR's officers, executives, principals (of
partnership and sole proprietorships), general managers, engineers, architects, estimators, attorneys,
auditors, accountants, purchasing and contracting agents, expeditors, timekeepers, clerks and other
personnel employed by CONTRACTOR whether at the site or in CONTRACTOR's principal or a branch office
for general administration of the Work and not specifically included in the agreed upon schedule of job
classifications referred to in paragraph 11.4.1 or specifically covered by paragraph 11.4.4-all of which are to
be considered administrative costs covered by CONTRACTOR's Fee.
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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 premiums for all Bonds and for all insurance whether or not CONTRACTOR is
required by the Contract Documents to purchase and maintain the same (except for the cost of premiums
covered by subparagraph 11.4.5.9 above).
11.5.5. Costs due to the negligence of CONTRACTOR, any Subcontractor, or anyone directly or
indirectly, employed by any of them or for whose acts any of them may be liable, including but not limited to,
the correction of defective Work, disposal of materials or equipment wrongly supplied and making good any
damage to property.
11.5.6. Other overhead or general expense costs of any kind and the costs of any item not
specifically and expressly included in paragraph 11.4.
CONTRACTOR's Fee:
11.6. CONTRACTOR's Fee allowed to CONTRACTOR for overhead and profit shall be determined
as follows:
11.6.1. a mutually acceptable fixed fee, or if none can be agreed upon;
11.6.2. a fee based on the following percentages of the various portions of the Cost of the Work:
11.6.2.1. for costs incurred under paragraphs 11.4.1 and 11.4.2, CONTRACTOR's Fee shall be
fifteen percent,
11.6.2.2. for costs incurred under paragraph 11.4.3, CONTRACTOR's Fee shall five percent; and
if a subcontract is on the basis of Cost of the Work Plus a Fee, the maximum allowable to CONTRACTOR
on account of overhead and profit of all Subcontractors shall be fifteen percent,
11.6.2.3. no fee shall be payable on the basis of costs itemized under paragraphs 11.4.4, 11.4.5 and
11.3,
11.6.2.4. the amount of credit to be allowed by CONTRACTOR to OWNER for any such change
which results in a net decrease in cost will be the amount of the actual net decrease plus a deduction in
CONTRACTOR's Fee by an amount equal to ten percent of the net decrease, and
11.6.2.5. when both additions and credits are involved in anyone change, the adjustment in CON-
TRACTOR's Fee shall be computed on the basis of the net change in accordance with paragraphs 11.6.2.1
through 11.6.2.4, inclusive.
11.7. For all changes, CONTRACTOR shall submit an itemized cost breakdown, together with
supporting data in such detail and form as prescribed by the Project Manager. When a credit is due, the
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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.
Prior to final payment, an appropriate Change Order will be issued as recommended by PROFESSIONAL to
reflect actual amounts due CONTRACTOR on account of Work covered by allowances, and the Contract
Price shall be correspondingly adjusted.
Unit Price Work:
11.9.1. Where the Contract Documents provide that all or part of the Work is to be Unit Price Work,
initially the Contract Price will be deemed to include for all Unit Price Work an amount equal to the sum of the
established unit prices for each separately identified item of Unit Price Work times the estimated quantity of
each item as indicated in the Agreement. The estimated quantities of items of Unit Price Work are not
guaranteed and are solely for the purpose of comparison of Bids and determining an initial Contract Price.
Determinations of the actual quantities and classifications of Unit Price Work performed by CONTRACTOR
will be made by PROFESSIONAL in accordance with Paragraph 9.10.
11.9.2. Each unit price will be deemed to include an amount considered by CONTRACTOR to be
adequate to cover CONTRACTOR's overhead and profit for each separately identified item.
11.9.3. Where the quantity of any item of Unit Price Work performed by CONTRACTOR differs
materially and significantly from the estimated quantity of such item indicated in the Agreement and there is
no corresponding adjustment with respect to any other item of Work and if CONTRACTOR believes that
CONTRACTOR has incurred additional expense as a result thereof, CONTRACTOR may make a claim for
an increase in the Contract Price in accordance with Article 11 if the parties are unable to agree as to the
amount of any such increase.
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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 OWNER within seven (7)
calendar days of the occurrence first happening and resulting in the claim. Written supporting data will be
submitted to PROFESSIONAL and OWNER within fifteen (15) calendar days after such occurrence unless
the OWNER allows additional time. All claims submitted by CONTRACTOR for adjustments to the Contract
Time must set forth in detail the reasons for and causes of the delay and clearly indicate why the subject delay
was beyond CONTRACTOR's control or fault.
12.2. If CONTRACTOR is delayed at any time in the performance, progress, commencement, or
completion of the Work by any act or neglect of OWNER or PROFESSIONAL, or by an employee of either,
or by any separate CONTRACTOR employed by OWNER, or by changes ordered in the Work, or by labor
disputes, fire, unavoidable casualties, utility conflicts which could not have been identified or foreseen by
CONTRACTOR using reasonable diligence, or any causes beyond CONTRACTOR's control or fault, then the
Contract Time shall be extended by Change Order for such reasonable time as OWNER may determine.
CONTRACTOR shall be entitled to an extension of time for such causes only for the number of days of delay
which OWNER may determine to be due solely to such causes and only to the extent such occurrences
actually delay the completion of the Work and then only if CONTRACTOR shall have strictly complied with
all the requirements of the Contract Documents. Provided, however, notwithstanding anything in the Contract
Documents to the contrary, no interruption, interference, inefficiency, suspension or delay in the performance,
progress, commencement or completion of the Work for any cause whatsoever, including those for which
OWNER or PROFESSIONAL may be responsible in whole or in part, shall relieve CONTRACTOR of its duty
to perform or give rise to any right to damages or additional compensation from OWNER. CONTRACTOR's
sole and exclusive remedy against OWNER for interruption, interference, inefficiency, suspension or delay
of any aspect of the Work shall be the right to seek an extension to the Contract Time in accordance with the
procedures set forth herein.
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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 unsatisfactory Work, all faulty Work and all Work
not conforming to the requirements of the Contract Documents or such inspections, tests, approvals, or all
applicable building, construction and safety requirements shall be considered defective. Notice of all defects
shall be given to CONTRACTOR by PROFESSIONAL. All defective work, whether or not in place, may be
rejected, corrected, or accepted as provided in this Article.
Access to Work:
13.2. For the duration of the Work, PROFESSIONAL and its representatives, other designated
representatives of OWNER, and authorized representatives of any regulatory agency shall at all times be
given access to the Work. CONTRACTOR shall provide proper facilities for such access and observation of
the Work and also for any inspection or testing by others.
Tests and Inspections:
13.3. If the Contract Documents, laws, ordinances, rules, regulations or orders of any public authority
having jurisdiction require any Work to specificaily 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 Laws or Regulations of any
public body having jurisdiction shall be performed by organizations acceptable to OWNER and
CONTRACTOR (or by PROFESSIONAL if so specified).
13.6. If any Work (including the work of others) that is to be inspected, tested or approved is covered
without written concurrence of PROFESSIONAL, it must, if requested by PROFESSIONAL, be uncovered for
observation. Such uncovering shall be at CONTRACTOR's expense unless CONTRACTOR has given
PROFESSIONAL timely notice of CONTRACTOR's intention to cover the same and PROFESSIONAL has
not acted with reasonable promptness in response to such notice.
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13.7. Neither observations by PROFESSIONAL or Project Manager nor inspections, tests, or
approvals by persons other than CONTRACTOR shall relieve CONTRACTOR of its obligations to perform
the Work in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents.
Uncovering Work:
13.8. If any Work required to be inspected, tested or approved is covered prior thereto without the
prior written approval of PROFESSIONAL, or if any Work is covered contrary to the request of
PROFESSIONAL, the Work shall, if requested by PROFESSIONAL, be uncovered for observation, inspection,
testing or approval and replaced at CONTRACTOR's expense.
13.9. If PROFESSIONAL considers it necessary or advisable that covered Work be observed by
PROFESSIONAL or inspected or tested by others, CONTRACTOR, at PROFESSIONAL's request, shall
uncover, expose or otherwise make available for observation, inspection or testing as PROFESSIONAL may
require, that portion of the Work in question, furnishing all necessary labor, material and equipment. If it is
found that such Work is defective, CONTRACTOR shall bear all direct and consequential costs of such
uncovering, exposure, observation, inspection and testing and of satisfactory reconstruction (including but not
limited to fees and charges of PROFESSIONALs, architects, attorneys and other PROFESSIONALs), and
OWNER shall be entitled to an appropriate decrease in the Contract Price and, if the parties are unable to
agree as to the amount thereof, OWNER may make a claim therefor as provided in Article 11. If, however,
such Work is not found to be defective, CONTRACTOR shall be allowed an increase in the Contract Price
or an extension of the Contract Time, or both, directly attributable to such uncovering, exposure, observation,
inspection, testing and reconstruction, and, if the parties are unable to agree as to the amount or extent
thereof, CONTRACTOR may make a claim therefor as provided in Articles 11 and 12.
OWNER May Stop the Work:
13.10. When Work is defective or when CONTRACTOR fails to supply sufficient skilled workmen
or suitable materials or equipment or make prompt payments to Subcontractors for labor, materials, or
equipment or if CONTRACTOR violates any provisions of these Contract Documents, OWNER may order
CONTRACTOR to stop the Work until the cause for such order has been eliminated. However, this right of
OWNER to stop the Work shall not give rise to any duty on the part of OWNER to exercise this right for the
benefit of CONTRACTOR or any other party. CONTRACTOR shall have no right to claim an increase in the
Contract Price or Contract Time or other damages for a stop work order under this paragraph.
Correction or Removal of Defective Work:
13.11. When directed by PROFESSIONAL, CONTRACTOR shall promptly, without cost to OWNER
and as specified by PROFESSIONAL, either correct the defective Work whether fabricated, installed, or
completed, or remove it from the site and replace it with non-defective Work. If CONTRACTOR does not
correct such defective Work or remove and replace such defective Work within a reasonable time, as
specified in a written notice from PROFESSIONAL, OWNER may have the deficiency corrected. All direct
and indirect costs of such correction shall be paid by CONTRACTOR or deducted from payment to
CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR will also bear the expense of correcting or removing and replacing all Work
of others destroyed or damaged by the correction, removal, or replacement of the defective Work.
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One Year Correction Period:
13.12. If, after approval of final payment and prior to the expiration of one year after the date of
substantial completion or such longer period of time as may be prescribed by law or by the terms of any
applicable special guarantee required by the Contract Documents, any Work or materials are found to be
defective, incomplete, or otherwise not in accordance with the Contract Documents, CONTRACTOR shall
promptly, without cost to OWNER and in accordance with OWNER's written instructions, either correct such
defective Work or if it has been rejected by OWNER, remove it from the Site and replace it with non-defective
Work. If CONTRACTOR does not promptly comply with the terms of such instructions, OWNER may have
the defective Work corrected, removed, or replaced. All direct, indirect and consequential costs of such
removal and replacement (including but not limited to fees and charges of engineers, architects, attomeys and
other professionals) will be paid by CONTRACTOR.
Acceptance of Defective Work:
13.13. If, instead of requiring correction or removal and replacement of defective Work, OWNER
(and, prior to PROFESSIONAL's recommendation of final payment, PROFESSIONAL) prefers to accept it,
OWNER may do so. CONTRACTOR shall bear all direct, indirect and consequential costs attributable to
OWNER's evaluation of and determination to accept such defective Work (such costs to be approved by
PROFESSIONAL as to reasonableness and to include but not be limited to fees and charges of engineers,
architects, attorneys and other professionals). If any such acceptance occurs prior to PROFESSIONAL's
recommendation of final payment, a Change Order will be issued incorporating the necessary revisions in the
Contract Documents with respect to the Work, and OWNER shall be entitled to an appropriate decrease in
the Contract Price, and, if the parties are unable to agree as to the amount thereof, OWNER may make a
claim therefor as provided in Article 11. If the acceptance occurs after such recommendation, an appropriate
amount will be paid by CONTRACTOR to OWNER.
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13.14. If CONTRACTOR fails within a reasonable time after written notice of PROFESSIONAL to
proceed to correct defective Work or to remove and replace rejected Work as required by PROFESSIONAL
in accordance with paragraph 13.11, or if CONTRACTOR fails to perform the Work in accordance with the
Contract Documents, or if CONTRACTOR falls to comply with any other provision of the Contract Documents,
OWNER may, after seven days' written notice to CONTRACTOR, correct and remedy any such deficiency.
In exercising the rights and remedies under this paragraph, OWNER shall proceed expeditiously, to the extent
necessary to complete corrective and remedial action. OWNER may exclude CONTRACTOR from all or part
of the site, take possession of all or part of the Work, and suspend CONTRACTOR's services related thereto,
take possession of CONTRACTOR's tools, appliances, construction equipment and machinery at the site and
incorporate in the Work all materials and equipment stored at the site or for which OWNER has paid
CONTRACTOR but which are stored elsewhere. CONTRACTOR shall allow OWNER, OWNER's
representatives, agents and employees such access to the site as may be necessary to enable OWNER to
exercise the rights and remedies under this paragraph. All direct, indirect and consequential costs of OWNER
in exercising such rights and remedies will be charged against CONTRACTOR in an amount approved as to
reasonableness by PROFESSIONAL, and a Change Order will be issued incorporating the necessary
revisions in the Contract Documents with respect to the Work, and OWNER shall be entitled to an appropriate
decrease in the Contract Price, and, if the parties are unable to agree as to the amount thereof, OWNER may
make a claim therefor as provided in Article 11. Such direct, indirect and consequential costs will include, but
not be limited to, fees and charges of engineers, architects, attorneys and other professionals, all court costs
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and all costs of repair and replacement of work of others destroyed or damaged by correction, removal or
replacement of CONTRACTOR's defective Work. CONTRACTOR shall not be allowed an extension of the
Contract Time because of any delay in performance of the Work attributable to the exercise by OWNER of
OWNER's rights and remedies hereunder.
Neglected Work by CONTRACTOR
13.15. If CONTRACTOR neglects to execute the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents,
including any requirements of the progress schedule, PROFESSIONAL may direct CONTRACTOR to submit
a recovery plan and take specific corrective actions including, but not limited to, employing additional workmen
and/or equipment, and working extended hours and additional days, all at no cost to OWNER in order to put
the Work back on schedule. If CONTRACTOR fails to correct the deficiency or take appropriate corrective
action, OWNER may terminate the contract or CONTRACTOR's right to proceed with that portion of Work
and have the Work done by others. The cost of completion under such procedure shall be charged against
CONTRACTOR. A Change Order shall be issued incorporating the necessary revisions in the Contract
Documents, including an appropriate reduction in the Contract Price. If the payments due CONTRACTOR
are not sufficient to cover such amount, CONTRACTOR shall pay the difference to OWNER.
13.16. Should CONTRACTOR work overtime, weekends or holidays to regain the schedule, all costs
to OWNER of associated inspection, construction management and resident engineers shall be identified to
CONTRACTOR and the Contract Price reduced by a like amount via Change Order.
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ARTICLE 14-PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR AND COMPLETION
Schedule of Values:
14.1. The schedule of values established as provided in 2.9 will serve as the basis for progress
payments and will be incorporated into a form of application for Payment acceptable to Project Manager.
Progress payments on account of Unit Price Work will be based on the number of units completed.
Application for Progress Payment:
14.2. At least twenty (20) calendar days before the date established for each progress payment (but
not more often than once a month), CONTRACTOR shall submit to PROFESSIONAL for review an application
for Payment filled out and signed by CONTRACTOR covering the work completed as of the date of the
application and accompanied by such supporting documentation as is required by the Contract Documents.
If payment is requested on the basis of materials and equipment not incorporated in the Work but delivered
and suitably stored at the site or at another location agreed to in writing, the Application for Payment shall also
be accompanied by a bill of sale, invoice or other documentation warranting that OWNER has received the
materials and equipment free and clear of all liens and evidence that the materials and equipment are covered
by appropriate property insurance and other arrangements to protect OWNER's interest therein, all of which
will be satisfactory to OWNER. Payment is subject to a ten percent (10%) retainage that will be held until the
final payment or acceptance by OWNER. The amount of retainage with respect to progress payments will be
as stipulated in the Agreement.
CONTRACTOR's Warranty of Title:
14.3. CONTRACTOR warrants and guarantees that title to all Work, materials and equipment
covered by any Application for Payment, whether incorporated in the Project or not, will pass to OWNER no
later than the time of payment free and clear of all Liens.
Review of Applications for Progress Payment:
14.4. PROFESSIONAL will, within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of each Application for
Payment, either indicate in writing a recommendation of payment and present the application to OWNER, or
return the application to CONTRACTOR indicating in writing PROFESSIONAL's reasons for refusing to
recommend payment. In the latter case, CONTRACTOR may make the necessary corrections and resubmit
the application. OWNER shall, within thirty-one calendar days of presentation to him of the application for
payment with PROFESSIONAL's recommendation of the amount for payment, pay CONTRACTOR amount
recommended.
14.5. PROFESSIONAL's recommendation of any payment requested in an Application for Payment
will constitute a representation by PROFESSIONAL to OWNER, based on PROFESSIONAL's on-site
observations of the Work in progress as an experienced and qualified design PROFESSIONAL and on PROF-
ESSIONAL's review of the Application for Payment and the accompanying data and schedules, that the Work
has progressed to the point indicated; that, to the best of PROFESSIONAL's knowledge, information and
belief, the quality of the Work is in accordance with the Contract Documents subject to an evaluation of the
Work as a functioning whole prior to or upon Substantial Completion, to the results of any subsequent tests
called for in the Contract Documents, to a final determination of quantities and classifications for Unit Price
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Work under paragraph 9.10, and to any other qualifications stated in the recommendation; and that
CONTRACTOR is entitled to payment of the amount recommended. However, by recommending any such
payment, PROFESSIONAL will not thereby be deemed to have represented that exhaustive or continuous
on-site inspections have been made to check the quality or the quantity of the Work beyond the
responsibilities specifically assigned to PROFESSIONAL in the Contract Documents or that there may not be
other matters or issues between the parties that might entitle CONTRACTOR to be paid additionally by
OWNER or OWNER to withhold payment to CONTRACTOR.
14.6. PROFESSIONAL's recommendation of final payment will constitute an additional
representation by PROFESSIONAL to OWNER that the conditions precedent to CONTRACTOR's being
entitled to final payment as set forth in paragraph 14.13 have been fulfilled.
14.7. PROFESSIONAL may refuse to recommend the whole or any part of any payment if, in
PROFESSIONAL's opinion, it would be incorrect to make such representations to OWNER. PROFESSIONAL
may also refuse to recommend any such payment, or, because of subsequently discovered evidence or the
results of subsequent inspections or tests, nullify any such payment previously recommended, to such extent
as may be necessary in PROFESSIONAL's opinion to protect OWNER from loss because:
14.7.1. the Work is defective, or completed Work has been damaged requiring correction or
replacement.
14.7.2. the Contract Price has been reduced by Written Amendment or Change Order.
14.7.3. OWNER has been required to correct defective Work or complete Work in accordance with
paragraph 13.14. or
14.7.4. of PROFESSIONAL's actual knowledge of the occurrence of any of the events enumerated
in paragraphs 15.2.1 through 15.2.9 inclusive.
OWNER may refuse to make payment of the full amount recommended by PROFESSIONAL because claims
have been made against OWNER on account of CONTRACTOR's performance or furnishing of the Work or
Liens have been filed in connection with the Work or there are other items entitling OWNER to a off-set
against the amount recommended, but OWNER must give CONTRACTOR immediate written notice (with a
copy to PROFESSIONAL) stating the reasons for such action.
Substantial Completion:
14.8. When CONTRACTOR considers the entire Work ready for its intended use, CONTRACTOR
shall notify OWNER and PROFESSIONAL in writing that the entire Work is substantially complete (except
for items specifically listed by CONTRACTOR as incomplete) and request that PROFESSIONAL issue a
certificate of Substantial Completion. Within a reasonable time thereafter, OWNER, CONTRACTOR and
PROFESSIONAL shall make an inspection of the Work to determine the status of completion. If
PROFESSIONAL does not consider the Work substantially complete, PROFESSIONAL will notify
CONTRACTOR in writing giving the reasons therefor. If PROFESSIONAL considers the Work substantially
complete, PROFESSIONAL will prepare and deliver to OWNER a tentative certificate of Substantial
Completion which shall fix the date of Substantial Completion. There shall be attached to the certificate a
tentative list of items to be completed or corrected before final payment. OWNER shall have seven days after
receipt of the tentative certificate during which to make written objection to PROFESSIONAL as to any
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provisions of the certificate or attached list. If, after considering such objections, PROFESSIONAL concludes
that the Work is not substantially complete, PROFESSIONAL will, within fourteen days after submission of
the tentative certificate to OWNER notify CONTRACTOR in writing stating the reasons therefor. If, after
consideration of OWNER's, objections, PROFESSIONAL considers the Work substantially complete,
PROFESSIONAL will within said fourteen days execute and deliver to OWNER and CONTRACTOR a
definitive certificate of Substantial Completion (with a revised tentative list of items to be completed or
corrected) reflecting such changes from the tentative certificate as PROFESSIONAL believes justified after
consideration of any objections from OWNER. At the time of delivery of the tentative certificate of Substantial
Completion, PROFESSIONAL will deliver to OWNER and CONTRACTOR a written recommendation as to
division of responsibilities pending final payment between OWNER and CONTRACTOR with respect to
security, operation, safety, maintenance, heat, utilities, insurance and warranties. Unless OWNER and
CONTRACTOR agree otherwise in writing and so inform PROFESSIONAL prior to PROFESSIONAL's issuing
the definitive certificate of Substantial Completion, PROFESSIONAL's aforesaid recommendation will be
binding on OWNER and CONTRACTOR until final payment.
14.9. OWNER shall have the right to exclude CONTRACTOR from the Work after the date of
Substantial Completion, but OWNER shall allow CONTRACTOR reasonable access to complete or correct
items on the tentative list.
Partial Utilization:
14.10. Use by OWNER at OWNER's option of any substantially completed part of the Work which
(i) has specifically been identified in the Contract Documents, or (ii) OWNER, PROFESSIONAL, and
CONTRACTOR agree constitutes a separately functioning and usable part of the Work that can be used by
OWNER for its intended purpose without significant interference with CONTRACTOR's performance of the
remainder of the Work, may be accomplished prior to Substantial Completion of all the Work subject to the
following:
14.10.1. OWNER at any time may request CONTRACTOR in writing to permit OWNER to use any
such part of the Work which OWNER believes to be ready for its intended use and substantially complete.
If CONTRACTOR agrees, CONTRACTOR will certify to OWNER and PROFESSIONAL that said part of the
Work is substantially complete and request PROFESSIONAL to issue a certificate of Substantial Completion
for that part of the Work. CONTRACTOR at any time may notify OWNER and PROFESSIONAL in writing that
CONTRACTOR considers any such part of the Work ready for its intended use and substantially complete
and request PROFESSIONAL to issue a certificate of Substantial Completion for that part of the Work. Within
a reasonable time after either such request, OWNER, CONTRACTOR and PROFESSIONAL shall make an
inspection of that part of the Work to determine its status of completion. If PROFESSIONAL does not consider
that part of the Work to be substantially complete, PROFESSIONAL will notify OWNER and CONTRACTOR,
in writing, giving the reasons therefor. If PROFESSIONAL considers that part of the Work to be substantially
complete, the provisions of paragraphs 14.8 and 14.9 will apply with respect to certification of Substantial
Completion of that part of the Work and the division of responsibility in respect thereof and access thereto.
14.10.2. OWNER may at any time request CONTRACTOR, in writing, to permit OWNER to take over
operation of any such part of the Work although it is not substantially complete. A copy of such request will
be sent to PROFESSIONAL and, within a reasonable time thereafter, OWNER, CONTRACTOR and
PROFESSIONAL shall make an inspection of that part of the Work to determine its status of completion, and
PROFESSIONAL will prepare a list of the items remaining to be completed or corrected thereon before final
payment. If CONTRACTOR does not object in writing to OWNER and PROFESSIONAL that such part of the
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Work is not ready for separate operation by OWNER, PROFESSIONAL will finalize the list of items to be
completed or corrected and will deliver such list to OWNER and CONTRACTOR together with a written
recommendation as to the division of responsibilities pending final payment between OWNER and
CONTRACTOR with respect to security, operation, safety, maintenance, utilities, insurance, warranties and
guarantees for that part of the Work which will become binding upon OWNER and CONTRACTOR at the time
when OWNER takes over such operation (unless they shall have otherwise agreed in writing and so informed
PROFESSIONAL). During such operation and prior to Substantial Completion of such part of the Work,
OWNER shall allow CONTRACTOR reasonable access to complete or correct items on said list and to
complete other related Work.
14.10.3. No occupancy or separate operation of part of the Work will be accomplished prior to
compliance with the requirements of paragraph 5.15 in respect of property insurance.
14.10.4. OWNER, may at its discretion, reduce the amount of retainage subject to Beneficial
Occupancy.
Final Inspection:
14.11. Upon written notice from CONTRACTOR that the entire Work or an agreed upon portion
thereof is complete, PROFESSIONAL will make a final inspection with OWNER and CONTRACTOR and will
notify CONTRACTOR in writing of all particulars in which this inspection reveals that the Work is incomplete
or defective. CONTRACTOR shall immediately take such measures as are necessary to remedy such defi-
ciencies.
Final Application for Payment:
14.12. After CONTRACTOR has completed all such corrections to the satisfaction of
PROFESSIONAL and OWNER and delivered in accordance with the Contract Documents all maintenance
and operating instructions, schedules, guarantees, bonds, certificates or other evidence of insurance required
by 5.2, certificates of inspection, marked-up record documents and other documents, CONTRACTOR may
make application for final payment following the procedure for progress payments. The final Application for
Payment shall be accompanied (except as previously delivered) by: (i) all documentation called for in the
Contract Documents, including but not limited to the evidence of insurance required, (ii) consent of the surety,
if any, to final payment, and (iii) complete and legally effective releases or waivers (satisfactory to OWNER)
of all liens arising out of or filed in connection with the Work. In lieu of such releases or waivers of liens and
as approved by OWNER, CONTRACTOR may furnish receipts or release in full and an affidavit of
CONTRACTOR that (i) the releases and receipts include all labor, services, material and equipment for which
a lien could be filed, and (ii) all payrolls, material and equipment bills and other indebtedness connected with
the Work for which OWNER or OWNER's property might in any way be responsible have been paid or
otherwise satisfied. If any Subcontractor or supplier fails to furnish such a release or receipt in full,
CONTRACTOR may furnish a bond or other collateral satisfactory to OWNER to indemnify OWNER against
any lien.
14.12.1. No application for final payment will be accepted by OWNER until approved as-built
documents by CONTRACTOR are accepted and approved by PROFESSIONAL.
14.12.2. Notwithstanding any other provision of these contract documents to the contrary, OWNER
and PROFESSIONAL are under no duty or obligation whatsoever to any vendor, materials provider,
Subcontractor, laborer or other party to ensure that payments due and owing by CONTRACTOR to any of
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them are or will be made. Such parties shall rely only on CONTRACTOR's surety bonds for remedy of
nonpayment by him. CONTRACTOR agrees to defend and resolve all claims made by Subcontractors,
indemnifying OWNER and PROFESSIONAL for all claims arising from or resulting from Subcontractor or
supplier or material men or laborer services in connection with this project.
14.12.3. General Indemnity: CONTRACTOR shall indemnify OWNER and PROFESSIONAL for any
damages sustained, including lost profits, resulting from CONTRACTOR's failure or refusal to perform the
work required by these contract documents.
Final Payment and Acceptance:
14.13. If, on the basis of PROFESSIONAL's observation of the Work during construction and final
inspection and PROFESSIONAL's review of the final Application for Payment and accompanying
documentation as required by the Contract Documents, PROFESSIONAL is satisfied that the Work has been
completed and CONTRACTOR's other obligations under the Contract Documents have been fulfilled,
PROFESSIONAL will, within ten (10) working days after receipt of the final Application for Payment, indicate
in writing PROFESSIONAL's recommendation of payment and present the Application to OWNER for
payment. At the same time PROFESSIONAL will also give written notice to OWNER and CONTRACTOR
that the Work is acceptable subject to the provisions of 14.6. Otherwise, PROFESSIONAL will return the
application to CONTRACTOR, indicating in writing the reasons for refusing to recommend final payment, in
which case CONTRACTOR shall make the necessary corrections and resubmit the Application. After the
presentation to OWNER of the application and accompanying documentation, in appropriate form and
substance and with PROFESSIONAL's recommendation and notice of acceptability, the amount
recommended by PROFESSIONAL will become due and will be paid by OWNER to CONTRACTOR.
14.14. If, through no fault of CONTRACTOR, final completion of the Work is significantly delayed and
if PROFESSIONAL so confirms, OWNER shall, upon receipt of CONTRACTOR's final Application for
Payment and recommendation of PROFESSIONAL and without terminating the Agreement, make payment
of the balance due for that portion of the Work fully completed and accepted. If the remaining balance to be
held by OWNER for Work not fully completed or corrected is less than the retainage stipulated in the Contract
and if bonds have been furnished as required in Article 5, the written consent of the surety to the payment of
the balance due for that portion of the Work fully completed and accepted shall be submitted by
CONTRACTOR to PROFESSIONAL with the application for such payment. Such payment shall be made
under the terms and conditions governing final payment, except that it shall not constitute a waiver of claims.
CONTRACTOR's Continuing Obligation:
14.15. CONTRACTOR's obligation to perform and complete the Work in accordance with the
Contract Documents shall be absolute. Neither recommendation of any progress or final
payment by PROFESSIONAL, nor the issuance of a certificate of Substantial Completion, nor
any payment by OWNER to CONTRACTOR under the Contract Documents, nor any use or
occupancy of the Work or any part thereof by OWNER, nor any act of acceptance by OWNER
nor any failure to do so, nor any review and approval of a Shop Drawing or sample
submission, nor the issuance of a notice of acceptability by PROFESSIONAL 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).
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unsettled liens, from defective Work appearing after final inspection pursuant to 14.11, from failure to comply
with the Contract Documents or the terms of any special guarantees specified therein, or from
CONTRACTOR's continuing obligations under the Contract Documents; and
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ARTICLE 15..SUSPENSION OF WORK AND
TERMINATION
OWNER May Suspend Work:
15.1. OWNER may, at any time and without cause, suspend the Work or any portion thereof for a
period of not more than ninety days by notice in writing to CONTRACTOR and PROFESSIONAL which will
fix the date on which Work will be resumed. CONTRACTOR shall resume the Work on the date so fixed.
CONTRACTOR shall be allowed an adjustment in the Contract Price or an extension of the Contract Time,
or both, directly attributable to any suspension if CONTRACTOR makes an approved claim therefor as
provided in Articles 11 and 12.
Termination For Cause:
15.2. Upon the occurrence of anyone or more of the following events:
15.2. 1. if CONTRACTOR commences a voluntary case under any chapter of the Bankruptcy Code
(Title 11, United States Code), as now or hereafter in effect, or if CONTRACTOR takes any equivalent or
similar action by filing a petition or otherwise under any other federal or state law in effect at such time relating
to the bankruptcy or insolvency;
15.2.2. if a petition is filed against CONTRACTOR under any chapter of the Bankruptcy Code as now
or hereafter in effect at the time of filing, or if a petition is filed seeking any such equivalent or similar relief
against CONTRACTOR under any other federal or state law in effect at the time relating to bankruptcy or
insolvency;
15.2.3. if CONTRACTOR makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors;
15.2.4. if a trustee, receiver, custodian or agent of CONTRACTOR is appointed under applicable law
or under contract, whose appointment or authority to take charge of property of CONTRACTOR is for the
purpose of enforcing a Lien against such property or for the purpose of general administration of such property
for the benefit of CONTRACTOR's creditors;
15.2.5. if CONTRACTOR admits in writing an inability to pay its debts generally, as they become due;
15.2.6. if CONTRACTOR fails to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents
(including, but not limited to, failure to supply sufficient skilled workers or suitable materials or equipment or
failure to adhere to the progress schedule established under paragraph 2.9 as revised from time to time);
15.2.7. if CONTRACTOR disregards Laws or Regulations of any public body having jurisdiction;
15.2.8. if CONTRACTOR disregards the authority of PROFESSIONAL; or
15.2.9. if CONTRACTOR otherwise violates in any substantial way any provisions of the Contract
Documents,
OWNER may, after giving CONTRACTOR (and the surety, if there be one) seven days' written notice and to
the extent permitted by Laws and Regulations, terminate the services of CONTRACTOR, exclude
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CONTRACTOR from the site and take possession of the Work and of all CONTRACTOR's tools, appliances,
construction equipment and machinery at the site and use the same to the full extent they could be used by
CONTRACTOR (without liability to CONTRACTOR for trespass or conversion), incorporate in the Work all
materials and equipment stored at the site or for which OWNER has paid CONTRACTOR but which are
stored elsewhere, and finish the Work as OWNER may deem expedient. In such case CONTRACTOR shall
not be entitled to receive any further payment until the Work is finished. If the unpaid balance of the Contract
Price exceeds the direct, indirect and consequential costs of completing the Work (including but not limited
to fees and charges of PROFESSIONALs, architects, attorneys and other PROFESSIONALs and court and
arbitration costs) such excess will be paid to CONTRACTOR. If such costs exceed such unpaid balance,
CONTRACTOR shall pay the difference to OWNER. Such costs incurred by OWNER will be approved as
to reasonableness by PROFESSIONAL and incorporated in a Change Order, but when exercising any rights
or remedies under this paragraph, OWNER shall not be required to obtain the lowest price for the Work
performed.
15.3. In the event OWNER terminates the contract for cause and it is subsequently judicially
determined that there was no cause for termination, the termination for convenience provision will be the
means for disposition of the balance of the contract obligations.
Termination for Convenience
15.4. Upon seven working days' written notice to CONTRACTOR and PROFESSIONAL, OWNER
may, without cause and without prejudice to any other right or remedy of OWNER, elect to terminate the
Contract. In such case, CONTRACTOR shall be paid (without duplication of any items):
15.4.1. For completed and acceptable Work executed in accordance with the Contract Documents
prior to the effective date of termination, including fair and reasonable sums for overhead and profit on such
Work;
15.4.2. For expenses sustained prior to the effective date of termination in performing services and
furnishing labor, materials or equipment as required by the Contract Documents in connection with
uncompleted Work, plus fair and reasonable sums for overhead and profit on such expenses;
15.4.3. For all claims, costs, losses and damages incurred in settlement of terminated contracts with
Subcontractors, suppliers and others; and
15.4.4. For reasonable expenses directly attributable to termination.
CONTRACTOR shall not be paid on account of loss of anticipated profits or revenue or other economic loss
arising out of or resulting from such termination.
15.5. Where CONTRACTOR's services have been so terminated by OWNER, the termination will
not affect any rights or remedies of OWNER against CONTRACTOR then existing or which may thereafter
accrue. Any retention or payment of moneys due CONTRACTOR by OWNER will not release
CONTRACTOR from liability.
CONTRACTOR May Stop Work or Terminate:
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ninety calendar days by OWNER or under an order of court or other public authority, or PROFESSIONAL fails
to act on any Application for Payment within thirty days after it is submitted or OWNER fails for thirty-one days
to pay CONTRACTOR any sum finally determined to be due, then CONTRACTOR may upon seven working
days' written notice to OWNER and PROFESSIONAL and provided OWNER or PROFESSIONAL did not
remedy such suspension or failure within that time, terminate the Agreement and recover from OWNER
payment on the same terms as provided in 15.2. In lieu of terminating the Agreement and without prejudice
to any other right or remedy, if PROFESSIONAL has failed to act on an Application for Payment within thirty
days after it is submitted or OWNER has failed for thirty-one calendar days after it is submitted to pay
CONTRACTOR any sum finally determined to be due, CONTRACTOR may upon seven days' written notice
to OWNER and PROFESSIONAL stop the Work until receipt of payment of all such amounts due
CONTRACTOR, including interest thereon. The provisions of this paragraph are not intended to preclude
CONTRACTOR from making claim under Articles 11 and 12 for an increase in Contract Price or Contract
Time or otherwise for expenses or damage directly attributable to CONTRACTOR's stopping Work as
permitted by this paragraph. The provisions of this paragraph shall not relieve CONTRACTOR of the
obligations under paragraph 6.30 to carry on the Work in accordance with the progress schedule and without
delay during disputes and disagreements with OWNER.
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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 surrounding the claim in sufficient detail to identify the claim, together with its character
and scope. In the meantime, CONTRACTOR shall proceed with the Work as directed. Any claim not
presented within the time limit specified in this paragraph shall be deemed to have been waived, except that
if the claim is of a continuing character and notice of the claim is not given within ten (10) working days of its
commencement, the claim will be considered only for a period commencing ten (10) working days prior to the
receipt by OWNER of notice thereof. Each decision by OWNER will be in writing and will be mailed to
CONTRACTOR by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, directed to his last known address.
16.2 All claims, disputes and other matters in question between OWNER and CONTRACTOR
arising out of, or relating to, the Contract Documents or the breach thereof shall be decided under Georgia
Law in the Superior Court of Richmond County, Georgia. CONTRACTOR by execution of the Contract
consents to jurisdiction and venue in the Superior Court of Richmond County, Georgia, and waives any right
to contest same.
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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 Time:
17.2.1. When any period of time is referred to in the Contract Documents by days. it will be computed
to exclude the first and include the last day of such period. If the last day of any such period falls on a
Saturday or Sunday or on a day made a legal holiday by the law of the applicable jurisdiction, such day will
be omitted from the computation. .
17.2.2. A calendar day of twenty-four hours measured from midnight to the next midnight shall
constitute a day.
General:
17.3. Should OWNER or CONTRACTOR suffer injury or damage to person or property because of
any error, omission or act of the other party or of any of the other party's employees or agents or others for
whose acts the other party is legally liable, claim should be made in writing to the other party within a
reasonable time of the first observance of such injury or damage. The provisions of this paragraph 17.3 shall
not be construed as a substitute for or a waiver of the provisions of any applicable statute of limitations or
repose.
17.4. The duties and obligations imposed by these General Conditions and the rights and remedies
available hereunder to the parties hereto, and, in particular but without limitation, the warranties, guarantees
and obligations imposed upon CONTRACTOR by paragraphs 6.32,13.1,13.12,13.14,14.3 and 15.2 and all
of the rights and remedies available to OWNER and PROFESSIONAL thereunder, are in addition to, and are
not to be construed in any way as a limitation of, any rights and remedies available to any or all of them which
are otherwise imposed or available by Laws or Regulations, by special warranty or guarantee or by other
provisions of the Contract Documents. and the provisions of this paragraph will be as effective as if repeated
specifically in the Contract Documents in connection with each particular duty, obligation, right and remedy
to which they apply. All representations, warranties and guarantees made in the Contract Documents will
survive final payment and termination or completion of the Agreement.
17.5. CONTRACTOR shall keep adequate records and 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.GA Section 13-11-1, et seq. In the event any provision of
the Contract Documents are inconsistent with any provision of the Prompt Pay Act, this provision of the
Contract Documents shall control.
17.7. Notwithstanding any provision of the law to the contrary, the parties agree that no interest
shall be due Contractor on any sum held as retainage pursuant to the Contract Documents and
CONTRACTOR specifically waives any claim to same.
Substitutions:
17.8. Notwithstanding any provision of these general conditions, there shall be no substitutions of
materials that are not determined to be equivalent to those indicated or required in the contract documents
without an amendment to the contract.
Sanitary Sewer Overflow Prevention:
17.9. Procedures to Prevent Overflows During Sanitary Sewer Construction:
17 .9.1 The CONTRACTOR is hereby notified that the discharge of any untreated wastewater to
waters of the State is a violation of Georgia Water Quality Regulations and is prohibited.
17.9.2 The CONTRACTOR will submit an Emergency Response Plan prior to beginning work. This
plan will include a list of key personnel with 24-hour contact information who will respond during an emergency
situation. The ERP will include estimates of mobilization time for a response crew to arrive onsite. Any
changes to the Emergency Resppnse 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
failure of the primary pumping system could result in a discharge of untreated wastewater to waters of the
State.
17.9.4 Bypass pumping will be monitored continuously by a person knowledgeable in pump operation
and maintenance if the failure of the bypass pump could result in the discharge of untreated wastewater to
waters of the State.
17.9.5 In the event of a discharge of untreated wastewater, the CONTRACTOR will take the following
actions:
1. Take immediate steps to eliminate or minimize the discharge of untreated wastewater.
2. Immediately notify the Utilities Department dispatcher (706.796.5000) and the RESIDENT
PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE (contact information will be provided at the preconstruction
conference).
3. Maintain a chronicle of relevant information regarding the incident including specific actions taken
by the CONTRACTOR and estimates of the discharge volume.
17.9.6 The RESIDENT PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE will coordinate notification of the Georgia
Environmental Protection Division (800.241.4113) and the Augusta Emergency Management Agency if
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August. 2001
appropriate.
17.9.7 If, in the opinion of the RESIDENT PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE and the OWNER, the
CONTRACTOR is not responding to an emergency situation in an appropriate manner, the Utilities
Department will undertake necessary actions to abate an overflow situation. The cost of these actions will
be the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR.
17.9.8 Following a discharge of untreated wastewater, a downstream inspection will be conducted
by the Utilities Department to assess potential mitigation measures that may be required of the
CONTRACTOR.
PROGRAM MANAGER:
17.10 The PROGRAM MANAGER for the project is CH2M HILL, 360 Say Street, Suite 100 Augusta,
GA 30901.
The presence or duties of PROGRAM MANAGER's personnel at the construction site, whether as onsite
representatives or otherwise, do not make PROGRAM MANAGER or PROGRAM MANAGER's personnel
in any way responsible for those duties that belong to OWNER and / or the CONTRACTOR or other entities,
and do not relieve the CONTRACTOR or any other entity of their obligations, duties, and responsibilities,
including, but not limited to, all construction methods, means, techniques, sequences, and procedures
necessary for coordinating and completing all portions of the construction work in accordance with the
construction Contract Documents and any health and safety precautions required by such construction work.
PROGRAM MANAGER and PROGRAM MANAGER's personnel have no authority to exercise any control
over any construction contractor or other entity or their employees in connection with their work or any health
or safety precautions and have no duty of inspecting, noting, observing, correcting, or reporting on health or
safety deficiencies of the CONTRACTOR(s) or other entity or any other persons at the site except PROGRAM
MANAGER's own personnel.
The presence of PROGRAM MANAGER's personnel at the construction site is for the purpose of providing
to OWNER a greater degree of confidence that the completed construction work will conform generally to the
construction documents and that the integrity of the design concept as reflected in the construction documents
has been implemented and preserved by the construction contractor(s). PROGRAM MANAGER neither
guarantees the performance of the construction contractor(s) nor assumes responsibility for construction
contractor's failure to perform work in accordance with the construction documents.
For this AGREEMENT only, construction sites include places of manufacture for materials incorporated into
the construction work, and construction contractors include manufacturers of materials incorporated into the
construction work
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SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL CONDITIONS INDEX
Section # De~crrption .... " P<.lgeNo's
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SGC-1 Drawings SGC-1
SGC-2 Field Office Facilities SGC-1
SGC-3 Rights-of-Way SGC-1
SGC-4 Estimate of Quantities SGC-1
SGC-5 Existing Structures and Utilities SGC-1
SGC-6 Contractor's Breakdown of Lump Sum Payment Items SGC-1
SGC-7 Prior Use by Owner SGC-1
SGC-8 Cleaning Up SGC-2
SGC-9 Maintenance of Traffic SGC-2
SGC-10 Maintenance of Access SGC-2
SGC-11 Erosion Control and Restoration of Property SGC-2
SGC-12 Bypassing Sewage SGC-2
SGC-13 Safety and Health Regulations SGC-2
SGC-14 Pre-construction Conference SGC-2
SGC-15 Program Manager for the Project SGC-2 to SGC-3
SGC-16 Contractor's Liability Insurance SGC-3
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SGC-01. DRAWINGS:
The Owner will furnish to the Contractor, free of charge, five copies of drawings and
specifications necessary for the execution of the work. Location of all features of the work included in
the Contract are indicated on the Contract Drawings. Note: The Contract Drawings are listed
under Special Condition SC-02., LIST OF DRAWINGS:.
SGC-02. FIELD OFFICE FACILITIES:
The Contractor shall provide, at a point convenient to the work, suitable office facilities for
housing records, plans and contract documents. A telephone shall be provided at the Contractor's
office for expediting the work and be made available for the use of the Engineer. A complete and up-
to-date set of the plans and specifications shall be available at the field office at all times that the work
is in progress.
SGC-03. RIGHTS-OF-WAY:
The Owner will furnish all land and rights-of-way necessary for the carrying out of this contract
and the completion of the work herein contemplated and will use due diligence in acquiring said land
and rights-of-way as speedily as possible. But it is possible that all land and rights-of-way may not be
obtained as herein contemplated before construction begins, in which event the Contractor shall begin
his work upon such land and rights-of-way as the Owner may have previously acquired and no claim
for damages whatsoever will be allowed by reason of the delay in obtaining the remaining lands and
rights-of-way. Should the Owner be prevented or enjoined from proceeding with the work or from
authorizing its prosecution, either before the commencement, by reason of any litigation or by reason
of its inability to procure any lands or rights-of-way for the said work, the Contractor shall not be
entitled to make or assert any claim for damage by reason of said delay or to withdraw from the
contract except by consent of the Owner; but time for completion of the work will be extended to
compensate for the time lost by such delay; such determination to be set forth in writing and approved
by the Owner.
SGC-04. ESTIMATE OF QUANTITIES:
The estimated quantities of work to be done and materials to be furnished under this contract if
shown in any of the documents including the bid are given only for use in comparing bids and to
indicate approximately the total amount of the contract and the right is especially reserved except as
herein otherwise specifically limited to increase or diminish them as may be deemed reasonably
necessary or desirable by the Owner to complete the work contemplated by this contract and such
increase or diminution shall in no way vitiate this contract nor shall any such increase or diminution
give cause for claims or liability for damages.
SGC-05. EXISTING STRUCTURES AND UTILITIES:
The existence and location of structures and underground utilities indicated on the plans are
not guaranteed and shall be investigated and verified in the field by the Contractor before starting
work. The Contractor shall be held responsible for any damage to and for maintenance and protection
of existing utilities and structures.
SGC-06. CONTRACTOR'S BREAKDOWN OF LUMP SUM PAYMENT ITEMS:
The Contractor shall, immediately after the contract has been awarded, submit to the Engineer
for his approval, a breakdown showing estimates of all costs apportioned to the major elements of
equipment, material and labor comprising the total work included under any of the lump sum items
shown in the proposal. These estimates as approved will serve as the basis for estimating of
payments due on all progress estimates.
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SGC-07. PRIOR USE BY OWNER:
Prior to completion of the work, the Owner may take over the operation and/or use of the
uncompleted project or portions thereof. Such prior use of the facilities by the Owner shall not be deemed
as acceptance of any work or relieve the Contractor from any of the requirements of the Contract
Documents.
SGC-08. CLEANING UP:
The Contractor shall keep the premises free from the accumulation of waste material and
rubbish and upon completion of the work, prior to final acceptance of the completed project by the
Owner, he shall remove from the premises all rubbish, surplus materials, implements, tools, etc., and
leave his work in a clean condition, satisfactory to the Engineer.
SGC-09. MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC:
In any work within the public right-of-way, the Contractor shall provide adequate warning and
protection for pedestrian and vehicular traffic from any hazard arising out of the Contractor's
operations and will be held responsible for any damage caused by negligence on his part or by the
improper placing of or failure to display danger signs and road lanterns. All traffic lanes, sidewalks
and driveways will be kept open and clear at all times except as provided below. The Contractor shall
not block traffic on any street more than 30 minutes or without written permission from such agency.
Before leaving the work each night, it shall be placed in such condition as to cause the least possible
hazard therefrom. Should the Contractor fail to comply with the provisions of this paragraph, the
Owner may, with his own forces, provide signs, flagmen, barricades and/or passageways or clear the
pavement and deduct the cost thereof from sums due to the Contractor.
SGC-10. MAINTENANCE OF ACCESS:
The Contractor will be required to maintain access to business establishments during all time
they are open for business, to churches, schools and other institutions during the time they are open
and to all residential and other occupied buildings or facilities at all times. Bridges across open
trenches and work areas will be required to provide vehicular and pedestrian access. Bridges with
handrail protection will be required for crosswalks at street intersections. It is recognized that it will be
necessary to remove bridges and to block cross traffic while equipment is in operation. The
Contractor shall, however, plan and pursue his operations so as to minimize the time that direct
entrance is blocked.
SGC-11. EROSION CONTROL AND RESTORATION OF PROPERTY:
The Contractor will be required to schedule his work and perform operations in such a manner
that siltation and bank erosion will be minimized during all phases of construction. Any areas
disturbed during the course of construction shall be restored to a condition equal or better than the
original condition.
SGC-12. BYPASSING SEWAGE:
The Contractor will be required to schedule and coordinate construction sequences and to use
temporary construction and other approved methods which will minimize the bypassing of sewage
during construction of the sewer facilities. The diversion of sewerage to open ditches or streams will
not be permitted.
SGC-13. SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS:
The Contractor shall comply with the Department of Labor Safety and Health Regulations for
construction promulgated under the Occupational and Health Act of 1970 (PL31-596) and under
Section 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (PL91-54).
SGC-14. PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE:
A pre-construction conference shall be held at an acceptable time to the Owner and the
Contractor prior to the "Notice to Proceed" to coordinate the work and satisfy all requirements of the
Contract Documents.
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SGC-15 PROGRAM MANAGER:
The Augusta Utilities Department will be the Program Manager for the project. Address is 360
Bay St., Ste 180, Augusta, GA 30901. The presence or duties of PROGRAM
MANAGER's personnel at the construction site, whether as onsite representatives or otherwise, do not
make PROGRAM MANAGER or PROGRAM MANAGER's personnel in any way responsible for those
duties that belong to OWNER and / or the CONTRACTOR or other entities, and do not relieve the
CONTRACTOR or any other entity of their obligations, duties, and responsibilities, including, but not
limited to, all construction m~thods, means, techniques, sequences, and procedures necessary for
coordinating and completing all portions of the construction work in accordance with the construction
Contract Documents and any health and safety precautions required by such construction work.
PROGRAM MANAGER and PROGRAM MANAGER's personnel have no authority to exercise
any control over any construction contractor or other entity or their employees in connection with their
work or any health or safety precautions and have no duty of inspecting, noting, observing, correcting,
or reporting on health or safety deficiencies of the CONTRACTOR(s) or other entity or any other
persons at the site except PROGRAM MANAGER's own personnel.
The presence of PROGRAM MANAGER's personnel at the construction site is for the purpose
of providing to OWNER a greater degree of confidence that the completed construction work will
conform generally to the construction documents and that the integrity of. the design concept as
reflected in the construction documents has been implemented and preserVed by the construction
contractor(s). PROGRAM MANAGER neither guarantees the performance of the construction
contractor(s) nor assumes responsibility for construction contractor's failure to perform work in
accordance with the construction documents.
For this AGREEMENT only, construction sites include places of manufacture for materials
incorporated into the construction work, and construction contractors include manufacturers of
materials incorporated into the construction work.
SGC-16. CONTRACTOR'S LIABILITY INSURANCE:
The CONTRACTOR shall secure a Builders Risk All Risk insurance policy for the full
replacement value of all PROJECT work including the value of all onsite OWNER-furnished equipment
and / or materials associated with PROGRAM MANAGER'S services. Such policy shall include
coverage for loss due to defects in materials and workmanship and errors in design, and shall provide
a waiver of subrogation as to PROGRAM MANAGER and the construction contractor(s) (or OWNER),
and their respective officers, employees, agents, affiliates, and subcontractors. A copy of the policy
shall be provided to the OWNER.
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SC-1 Scope SC-1
SC-2 List of Drawings SC-1 to SC-2
SC-3 Protection of the Environment SC-2
SC-4 Temporary Toilets SC-2
SC-5 Plans and Specifications Furnished SC-2
SC-6 Record Drawings SC-2
SC-7 Existing Structures SC-2 to SC-3
SC-8 Salvage Material SC-3
SC-9 Referenced Specifications SC-3
SC-10 Traffic Control SC-3
SC-11 Construction Order and Schedule SC-3
SC-12 Inspection and Testing of Work SC-3 to SC-4
SC-13 Substitutions SC-4
SC-14 Sanitary Sewer Overflow Prevention SC-4
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sC-01. SCOPE:
The project referred to in the Agreement shall consist of the construction of storm
sewer lines to separate storm water from the existing sanitary sewer line, hereinafter referred
to by project name as Jones Street Storm Separation
SC-02. LIST OF DRAWINGS:
The following drawings, prepared by W R Toole Engineers, Inc. comprise the plans for
the project:
1. Cover Sheet - Overall
2. General Notes
3. Details
4. Site Plan
5. Staking Plan
6. Drainage Profile
SC-03. PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT:
The Contractor will carefully schedule his work so that a minimum amount of exposed
earth will be subject to erosion by rainfall or wind, and he will provide means satisfactory to
the Engineer to minimize the transportation of silt and other deleterious material into the
stream beds of water courses adjacent to the project.
All chemicals used during project construction or furnished for project operation,
whether herbicide, pesticide, disinfectant, polymer, reactant or of other classification, must
show approval of either EPA or USDA. Use of all such chemicals and disposal of residues
shall be in conformance with printed instructions.
SC-04. TEMPORARY TOILETS:
Contractor shall provide temporary toilet facilities on the site for workmen employed in
the construction work. Toilets shall be adequate for the number of men employed and shall
be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Workmen shall be required to use only these
toilets. At completion of the work, toilets used by Contractor shall be removed and premises
left in the condition required by the Contract.
SC-05. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FURNISHED:
The Contractor will be furnished, free of charge, by the Owner up to five (5) sets of
direct blue line prints together with a like number of complete bound specifications for
construction purposes. Additional sets of plans and/or specifications will be furnished to the
Contractor at the cost of reproduction upon his written request.
SC-06. RECORD DRAWINGS:
The Contractor will maintain in his office one complete set of drawings (including any
supplemental sketches) pertaining to the project upon which, at the end of each day's work
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any deviations from the construction lines shown thereon and all changes ordered by the
Engineer will be shown accurately in red pencil. If necessary, supplemental drawings will be
made to show details of deviations or changes, and these will be kept with the marked set.
The drawings will be available to the Engineer for inspection during construction. Satisfactory
progress toward the preparation of the record drawings shall be a condition of approval of
monthly payment estimates. At the completion of construction, prior to submittinq his estimate
for final payment, and as a condition for payment thereof, a marked-up set (in red) of as-built
drawings, satisfactorily completed, will be transmitted to the Engineer.
SC-07. EXISTING STRUCTURES:
Where sidewalks, street signs, private signs, walls, sidewalks, fences, etc, are removed
in accomplishing the work, each and every item will be replaced in the same or better manner
or condition than that in which it was before construction began. The Contractor will protect
and hold harmless the Owner from any suit, action, or dispute whatever arising from the
Contractor's work adjacent to private property.
SC-08. SALVAGE MATERIAL:
All grates, railroad ties, cobblestones, granite curbing, manhole frames and covers, will
remain the property of the Owner and will be stockpiled at , in the manner
directed by the Engineer.
SC-09. REFERENCED SPECIFICATIONS:
Where specifications or standards of trade organizations and other groups are
referenced in these specifications, they are made as much a part of these specifications as if
the entire standard or specification were reprinted herein. The inclusion of the latest edition or
revision of the referenced specification or standard is intended.
SC-10. TRAFFIC CONTROL:
Traffic control shall conform to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
(MUTCD) of the Federal Highway Administration, Edition of 1978. The Contractor shall give
prior written notification to and shall obtain the approval of the Augusta-Richmond County Fire
and Police Department of any street closures.
SC-11. CONSTRUCTION ORDER AND SCHEDULE:
1. The Contractor shall be responsible for the detailed order, schedule, and methods of
construction activities within the general guidelines specified for maintenance and
protection of highway and pedestrian, traffic; utility lines; drainage ways; adjacent
properties; and as otherwise specified.
2.
After notice to proceed and prior to the first payment on the contract the Contractor
shall submit the following for review:
A. Breakdown of contract price into units of cost for each item required to complete
the total work; this breakdown will be the basis for judging the percentage
complete at any time.
B. A statement of the order of procedure to be followed that will result in the
required protection and completion of the work within the contract time.
C. A bar chart showing the percentage of each item schedules against time and so
scheduled that Contractor's order of construction is clearly shown.
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3. With each request for payment the Contractor shall submit two copies of the bar chart
clearly marked to show the work completed at the date of the payment requested.
SC-12. INSPECTION AND TESTING OF WORK:
The Owner shall provide sufficient competent engineering personnel for the technical
observation and testing of the work.
The Engineer and his representatives shall at all times have access to the work
whenever it is in preparation or progress, and the Contractor shall provide proper facilities for
such access, and for inspections.
Inspectors shall have the power to stop work on account of a workman's incompetency,
drunkenness, or willful negligence or disregard of orders. An inspector may stop the work
entirely if there is not a sufficient quantity of suitable and approved materials or equipment on
the ground to carry it out properly or for any good and sufficient cause. Inspectors may not
accept on behalf of the Owner any material or workmanship which does not conform fully to
the requirements of the contract and they shall give no orders or directions under any possible
circumstances not in accordance with the Specifications. The Contractor shall furnish the
inspector with all required assistance to facilitate thorough inspection or the culling over or
removal of defective materials or for any other purpose requiring discharge of their duties for
which service no additional allowance shall be made. The inspector shall, at all times, 'have
full permission to take samples of the materials that mayor may not be used in the work.
Any inspection provided by the Engineers is for the purpose of determining compliance
with provisions of the contract specifications and is in no way a guarantee of the methods or
appliances use by the Contractor, nor for the safety of the job.
If the specifications, the Engineer's instructions, laws, ordinances, or any public
authority require any work to be specially tested or approved, the Contractor shall give the
Engineer timely notice of its readiness for inspection, and if the inspection is by an authority
other than the Engineer, of the date fixed for such inspection. Inspections by the Engineer
shall be made promptly, and where practicable at the source of supply. If any work should be
covered up without review or consent of the Engineer, it must, if required by the Engineer, be
uncovered for examination and properly restored at the Contractor's expense.
Re-examination of any work may be ordered by the Engineer, and, if so ordered, the
work must be uncovered by the Contractor. If such work is found to be in accordance with the
Contract Documents, the Owner shall pay the cost of re-examination and replacement. If
such work is not in accordance with the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall pay such
cost.
SC-13. SUBSTITUTIONS:
Notwithstanding any provision of the 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.
SC-14. SANITARY SEWER OVERFLOW PREVENTION:
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.
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.
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In the event bypass pumping is required to facilitate new sewer construction, bypassing plans
and supporting calculations must be submitted to the Augusta Utilities Department for review prior to
establishment of the bypass. All bypass systems will include complete redundancy in pumping
systems, if failure of the primary pumping system could result in a discharge of untreated wastewater
to waters of the State.
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.
In the event of a discharge of untreated wastewater, the CONTRACTOR will take the following
actions:
1. Take immediate steps to eliminate or minimize the discharge of untreated wastewater.
2. Immediately notify the Utilities Department dispatcher (706.796.5000) and the RESIDENT
PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE (contact information will be provided at the preconstruction
conference).
3. Maintain a chronicle of relevant information regarding the incident including specific actions taken
by the CONTRACTOR and estimates of the discharge volume.
The RESIDENT PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE will coordinate notification of the Georgia
Environmental Protection Division (800.241.4113) and the Augusta Emergency Management Agency
if appropriate.
If, in the opinion of the RESIDENT PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE and the Superintendent of
Construction and Maintenance, 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.
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.
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