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DOCUMENT NAME: R lJ R-tQ L W ~-n5~ r Y"'1Q?({OV l;;; rn ~d\rT S pp..O~cC'--
DOCUMENT TYPE: CO}'\J 1" R.~ c T
YEAR: I q g <6'
BOX NUMBER: 4
FILE NUMBER: 1 ~ q 3 9
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CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
and
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
for
. RURAL WATER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT'
(DONE RaVEN RD, l'4cCOY RD & TRACY DR)
Prepared For:
Augusta-Richmond County Commission
530 Greene Street, Room 701
Augusta, Georgia 30911
(706) 821-1706
Prepared By:
. Augusta Utilities Dept. .
2760 Peach Orchard Rd.
Augusta" Georgia 30906
(706) 772-5458
Title
INDEX FOR CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
Invitation for Bids
Information for Bidders
Proposal
Bid Bond
Agreement
Performance Bond
Payment Bond
General Conditions
Supplemental Conditions
Technical Specifications:
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Section 5
Section 6
Section 7
Section 8
Section 9
Section 10
Clearing & Grubbing
Excavation, Trenching & Backfilling
Grading
Sanitary Sewer and Appurtenances
Storm Sewer and Appurtenances
Water Distribution'
Concrete
Concrete Curb & Gutter
Bituminous Paving
Finish Grading arid Grassing
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INVITATION FOR BIDS
SEALED BIDS for the construction of approximately 3960 linear feet of 8" water line,
7250 linear feet of 6" water line and appurtenances, hereinafter referred to by project name:
Rural Water Improvements Project
will be received by:
Augusta-Richmond County Commission
hereinafter referred to as the OWNER at the offices of:
Ms, Geri Sams
The Augusta-Richmond Purchasing Department
530 Greene Street - Room 605
Augusta, Georgia 30911
until on the _day of
in the presence of those interested.
, afwhich time all bids will be publicly opened and read
Copies of the Contract Documents may be examined during regular business hours at
the offices of:
Augusta-Richmond Purchasing Department
530 Greene Street, Room 605
Augusta, Georgia 30911
Copies may be obtained at the office of Augusta-Richmond Purchasing Department
upon payment of $50.00 (NON-RETURNABLE) for each set,
A 10 % Bid Bond is required; a 100 % Performance Bond and a 100 % Payment Bond
will be required.
The OWNER reserves the right to waive any informalities and to reject any or all bids,
INFORMA TION FOR BIDDERS
Bids will be received by the Augusta-Richmond County Commission (herein called the
"OWNER"), at the office of the Purchasing Department
and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud,
Each bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope, addressed to the Augusta-Richmond County
Commission, Municipal Building, Augusta, Georgia 30911. Each sealed envelope containing
a bid must be plainly marked on the outside as bid for Rural Water Improvements Project and,
the envelope should bear on the, outside the name of the bidder, his address and his license
number, if applicable. If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the bid must be
enclosed in another envelope addressed to the Augusta-Richmond County Commission, clo
Purchasing Department, Room 605, Municipal Building, Augusta, Georgia 30911.
All bids must be made on the required bid form, All blank spaces for bid prices muSt be filled
in, in ink or typewritten, and the bid form must be fully completed and executed when
submitted. Only one copy of the bid form is required,
The OWNER may waive any informalities or minor defects or reject any and all bids, Any
bid may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of bids or authorized
postponement thereof, Any bid received after the time and date specified shall not be
considered, No bidder may withdraw a bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening
thereof. Should there be reasons why the contract cannot be awarded within the specified
period, the time may be extended by mutual agreement between the OWNER and the bidder,
Bidders must satisfy themselves of the accuracy of the estimated quantities in the Bid Schedule
by examination of the site and a review of the drawings and specifications including addenda,
After bids have been submitted, the bidder shall not assert that there was a misunderstanding
concerning the quantities of work or of the nature of the work to be done.
The Contract Documents contain the provisions required for the construction of the project,
Information obtained. from an officer, agent or employee of the OWNER or any other person
shall not affect the risks or obligations assumed by the Contractor or relieve him from
fulfilling any of the conditions of the Contract.
Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond payable to the OWN,ER for ten percent of the
total amount of the bid, As soon as the bid prices have been compared, the OWNER will
return the bonds of all except the three lowest responsible bidders, When the Agreement is
executed the bonds of the remaining unsuccessful bidders will be returned. The bid bond of
the successful bidder will be retained until the payment and performance, bond have been
executed and approved, after which it will be returned, A certified check may be used in lieu
of a bid bond.
A performance bond and a payment bond, each in the amount of 100 percent of th~ contract
price, with a corporate surety approved by the OWNER, will be required for the faithful
performance of the contract.
Attorneys-in-fact who sign bid bonds or payment bonds and performance bonds must file with
each bond a certified and effective dated copy of their power of attorney,
The party to whom the contract is awarded will be required to execute the Agreement and
obtain the performance bond and payment bond within ten calendar days from the date when
notice of award is delivered to the bidder, The notice of award shall be accomplished by the
necessary Agreement and bond forms. In case of failure of the bidder to' execute the
Agreement the OWNER may at his option; consider the bidder in default, in which case, the
bid bond accompanying the proposal shall become the property of the OWNER.
The OWNER within ten days of receipt of acceptable performance bond, payment bond and
Agreement signed by the party to whom the Agreement was. awarded, shall sign the
Agreement and return to such party an executed duplicate of the Agreement. Should the .
OWNER not execute the Agreement within such period, the bidder may, by written notice,
withdraw his signed Agreement. Such notice of withdrawal shall be effective upon receipt of
the notice by the OWNER. -
The notice to proceed shall be issued within ten days of the execution of the Agreement by the
OWNER. Should there be reasons why the notice to proceed cannot be issued within such
period, the time may be extended by mutual agreement between the OWNER and Contractor.
If the notice to proceed has not been issued within the ten day period or within the period
mutually agreed upon, the Contractor may terminate the Agreement without further liability on _
the part of either party .
The OWNER may make such investigations as he deems necessary to determine the ability of
the bidder to perform the work and the bidder shall furnish to the OWNER all such
information and data for this purpose as the OWNER may request-; The OWNER reserves the.
right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by or investigatio~ of such bidder fails to
satisfy the OWNER that such bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the
Agreement and complete the work contemplated herein,
A conditional or qualified bid will not be accepted,
Award will be made as a whole to one bidder,
All applicable laws, ordinances and rules and regulations of all'imthorities having jurisdiction
over the construction of the project shall apply to the contract throughout.
Each bidder is responsible for inspecting the site and for reading and being thoroughly familiar
with the Contract Documents, The failure or omission of any bidder to do any of the
foregoing shall in no way relieve any bidder from any obligation in respect to his bid,
The low bidder must supply the names and addresses of major material suppliers and
subcontractors when requested to do so by the OWNER.
Inspection trips for prospective bidders will be conducted by the qWNER if requested in
writing by the bidder. Such request shall be directed to the Augusta Utilities Department,
Director by the bidder,
The Engineer is the Augusta Utilities Department.
PROPOSAL
for
RURAL WATER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
The Augusta-Richmond County Commission
Municipal Building
Augusta, Georgia 30911
Gentlemen:
The undersigned, as bidder, herein referred to a 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
3, He understands that information relative to existing structures and underground utilities'
as furnished to him on the drawings, the Contract Documents or by the Augusta
Utilities Department, carries no guarantee expressed or implied, as to its completeness
or accuracy and he has made due allowances therefore;
4. He has made a personal examination of the site of the proposed work and has satisfied
himself as to the actual conditions and requirements of the work;
and hereby proposes and agrees that, if the Proposal is accepted he will contract with the
Augusta-Richmond County Commission Georgia, to furnish all machinery, tools, apparatus
and other means of construction and to do all work and furnish materials called for in
accordance with the requirements of the Director of the Augusta Utilities Department and the
true intent of the Contract Documents and that he will take in full 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,)
TOTAL BASE SID
TRACY DR. WATER IMPROVEMENTS.
Item Description Unit Quantity Unit Price Total Amount
39 12 x 6 Tapping Sleeve and Valve EA 1 S' DD. 00,
40 Install 6" (C-900,PC 200) PVC LF 2,500 7. OD I OO,D/)
41 Tracer Wire LF 2,500 liD S'D,DO
42 Install 6" Gate Valves with box EA 1 1I5/).DO 4~D,DD
43 6 x 6 MJ Tee 2 J. DO.Oo 4.00,00
44 Fumish & Install 6" M,J. Plug EA 1 \ DO, Co \ 0 (Y. 0 0
45 Hydrant - Complete wI valve EA 2 J S'oo, 66 ODO,OO
46 Repair Asphalt Driveways EA 4 S () .00 000.00
47 Repair Gravel Driveways EA 4 J DO, CO 80D,OO
48 Select Backfill CY 1 1.000 ~,OO
49 1" Four Piece Service-Long side EA 6 ~ ~ (), CO S' CJD. DC
so 1" Four Piece Service-Short side EA 6 J S'D, DC> I S'tJD,(JC
51 lump Sum Construction LS 1 .5'000. DC
Including but not limited to:
Remove & Reset Sprinklers
Reconstruct Landscaped Areas
Remove & Reset Mailboxes
Soil Erosion
Traffic Control
Thrust Blocking
Grassing .
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6/12/98
McCOY WA TER IMPROVEMENTS
Item DESCRIPTION UNIT QUANTITY UNIT PRICE AMOUNT,
21 8" C-900 PVC LF 1,760 q,DO J ~ 94-D.O
22 6" C-900 PVC LF 3,550 ,DD g D,D6
23 Fire Hydrant-complete wI valve EA 5 S'O{),OC t" Df), Db
24 6" Gate valve wI box EA 3 t {), DD I 5 I). fJO
25 8" X 6" MJ Tee EA 2 DO,DO . 4 DD, co
26 6" X 6" MJ Tee EA 3 ~6b,
27 6" MJ Plug EA 1 IbO,OD booa
28 8" - 45 Deg M,J, Bend EA 6 DO,OO I DO,OD
29 8" X 6" MJ Reducer . EA 2 ~DOOb 4cO,()Q
30 Locate Wire LF 5,310 . I D S .OD
31 1-1/2" Asphalt Patch SY 33 30.00 ~q D,bD
32 8" Concrete PatCh CY 8 Ibe.be 80000
33 1" Asphalt Overlay SY 350 8,00 ~ 800,Q(J
34 1" Four Piece Service-Short Side EA 10 SD,OO J.., jDO. DD
35 1" Four Piece Service- Long Side EA 9 ~ S'O,DD J. S'lJ. DO
36 Asphalt Driveway Repair EA 3 5tJ.DD 7StJ.oo
37 Select Backfill Cy 35 lD,QO cJ\O.DO
38 lump Sum Construction LS 1 S()()D, ()O
Including but not limited to:
Remove & Reset Sprinklers
Reconstruct Landscaped Areas
Remove & Reset Mailboxes
Thrust Blocking
Soil Erosion
Traffic Control
Grassing
6/12/98
DONE, ROVEN WATER IMPROVEMENTS
Item Description Unit Quanti~ Unit Price Total Amount
1 Install 8" (C-900,PC 200) PVC LF 2,200 q,Oo q gOo. 00
2 Install 6" (C-900,PC 200) PVC LF 1,200 tJ g ~ 00,00
3 Remove plug & tie into existing main EA 1 :< SO. D D S'IJ. D 6 '
4 Install 6" Gate Valves EA 2 4S'()tJO q DO, OD
5 6x8 Reducer EA 2 ). Db, DO tJ DO
6 Fumish & Install 6" M,j, Plug EA 1 00,00 OO.()O
7 jack & Bore Rd wI 12" casing LF 30 ~ ~,DD S tJ{}. tJO
8 Hydrant. Complete wI valve EA 4 S' (J/), tJD G, t}tJO.tJlJ
9 Install 8" Gate Valves EA 1 O()"OO DO, DO
10 Install 8 x 6 M,j, Tee EA 2 .:; 00, DO 60.6tJ
11 Install 6 x 6 M,j, Tee EA 2 j tJO, DO '-I 00, ()()
12 Repair Asphalt Driveways EA 23 ~S'{).DO S7jO,DD
13 8" Concrete Patch Cy 30 0000 3 000 DO
14 1-1/2" type "e" asphalt patch SY 95 O.DO ::; 8 S'D.60
15 Install 8". 90 wi blocking EA 2 00,00 DD,QO
16 Select Backfill CY 90 ~DO S l./O. DD
17 1" Four.Piece Service -Long side EA 26 d. S- D.DD ~ S'6(j,OO
18 1" Four Piece Service .Short side EA 14 rJ. S" (). Do 3 ~OO.OO
19 Tracer Wire LF 3,400 . 0 3i./D,O{)
20 Lump Sum Construction LS 1 ODD. 00
Including but not limited to:
Remove & Reset Sprinklers
Reconstruct Landscaped Areas
Remove &Reset Mailboxes
Thrust Blocking
Soil Erosion
Traffic Control
Grassing
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The contract covering the construction of all work described above will be completed within
~consecutive calendar days from the date specified in the "Notice to Proceed" of the
Augusta Utilities Department Director:
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($ _\ to e, 7 tJ 7. 00 ) subject to reductions, additions and deletions provided herein on the
basis of measured quantities of completed work and the prices bid, Bidder further agrees to
pay as liquidated damages the sum of $200,00 for each consecutive calendar day thereafter,
It is understood that the Owner reserves the right to reject any and all proposals or to accept
any proposal as deemed to be to the best interest of the Owner.
It is also understood that the following addenda as issued during the bid period shall be
included as part of the Contract Documents:
Addendum
Date
The undersigned bidder understands and agrees that should the Owner accept this proposal, the
bidder will within ten (10) days from the date of notification of acceptance of his proposal,
execute the contract and furnish the Owner with satisfactory performance and payment bond in
the amount equal to one hundred percent (100 %) of the total base bid sum, Enclosed herewith
is a Bid Bond or Certified Check in the amount of
S,'yl-('rw "'c'-#X\VlC! ~'r'~ ~.,d.ecJ .~f~t1DoI1ars ($_1 tel g"](J'7 6 )being not
less than ten (10%) perc nt of the total base bid sum,
Should the bidder fail to execute the Contract and furnish the Performance and Payment Bond
in case this proposal is accepted, the Owner shall have the right to receive the amount of the
bid security as liquidated damages. If the security is a Certified Check it may be cashed by. .
the Owner and the amount received shall become the property of the Owner, If the security is
a Bid Bond, the value thereof shall be paid to the Owner by the Surety,
The undersigned by submittal of this proposal. agrees that the above stated amount is the.
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 Bond,
The successful bidder shall have a current Business License,
The Owner is an Equal Opporfunity Employer,
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Signature & Title Authorized .
Representative
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Business Address
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City and State
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BID BOND
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we the undersigned
as Principal and
as Surety, are hereby held and
firmly bound unto the Augusta-Richmond County Commission, Georgia, as OWNER in the
penal sum of
for the payment of which,
well and truly made, we hereby jointly and severally bind ourselves, successors and assigns.
Signed, this day of , 19
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the Principal has submitted to the
Augusta-Richmond County Commission a certain bid, attached hereto and hereby made a part
hereof to enter into a contract in writing for the Rural Water Improvements Project.
NOW, THEREFORE,
(a) If said Bid shall be rejected or in the alternate,
. (b) If said bid shall be accepted and the principal shall execute and deliver a
contract in the Form of Contract attached hereto (properly completed in-
accordance with said bid) and shall furnish a bond for his faithful performance
of said contract and for the payment of all persons performing labor or
furnishing materials in connection therewith and shall in all other respects
perform the agreement created by the acceptance of said bid.
then this obligation shall be void, otherwise the same shall remain in force and effect; it being .'
expressly understood and agreed that the liability of the Surety for any and all claims
hereunder shall, in no event, exceed the penal amount of this obligation as herein stated.
The Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that the obligations of said Surety
and its bond shall be in no way impaired or affected by any extension of time within which the
Owner may accept such Bid; and said Surety does hereby waive notice of any such extension,
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Principal and the Surety have hereunto set their hands
and seals and such of them as are corporations have caused their corporate seals to be hereto
affixed and these presents to be signed by their proper officers, the date and year first set forth
above.
(L. S.)
Principal
Surety
By:
IMPORTANT: Surety companies executing bonds must appear on the Treasury Department's
most current list (Circular 570 as amended) and be authorized to transact business in the state
where the project is located,
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AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made this
day of
, 19_, by
and between the Augusta-Richmond County Commission, hereinafter called "OWNER" and
doing business as (an individual) or (a partnership)
or (a
corporation) hereinafter called "Contractor",
WITNESSETH: That for and in consideration of the payments and agreements as
hereinafter mentioned:
1.
The Contractor will commence and complete construction for Rural Water
Improvement Project,
2.
The Contractor will furnish all material, supplies, tools, equipment, labor and other'
services necessary for the construction and completion of the project described herein,
3,
The Contractor will commence the work required by the Contract Documents within
ten (10) calendar days after the date of the Notice to Proceed and will complete same
within 180 calendar days unless the period of completion is extended otherwise by the
Contract Documents,
4.
TheContractor agrees to perform all the work described in the Contract Documents for
the sum of $
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The term "Contract Documents" means and includes the following:
(a) Invitation for Bids
(b) Information for Bidders
(c) Proposal
(d) Bid Bond
(e) Agreement
(f) General Conditions
(g) Supplemental Conditions
(h) Payment Bond
(i) Performance Bond
(j) Drawings Prepared by Owner
(k) Technical Specifications
(I) Addenda: No,
No.
No,
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6. The Owner will pay to the Contractor in the manner and at such' times as set forth in
the General Conditions such amounts as required by the Contract Documents.
7, This Agreement shall be binding upon all parties hereto and ~eir respectiv~ heirs,
executors, administrators, successors, and assigns,
. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed or caused to be executed
by their duly authorized officials, this Agreement in----1- (number of copies) each of which
shall be deemed an original on the date fIrst above written,
OWNER:
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INTERNATIONAL FIDELITY INSURANCE COMPANY
NEWARK. NEW JERSEY
PERFORMANCE BOND
KNOW ALL MEN BY TIIESE PRESENTS, That,
ALBERTS ENTERPRISES. INC.
110 SPRINGLAKES DRIVE
MARTINEZ. GA. 30907
(hereinafter called the Principal), as Principal, and the INTERNATIONAL FIDELITY INSURANCE COMPANY
a corporation orgnnized and existing under the laws or the State of NEW JERSEY and authorized to do business
in the State of GEORGIA , as Surety, arc held and firmly bOUlld unto
THE AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
530 GREENE STREET
AUGUSTA. GA. 30911
(hereinafter called the Obligee), in the just and full sum of ONE HUNDRED SIXTY EIGHT THOUSAND SEVEN
HUNDRED SEVEN AND No/I00------
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DOLLARS,
to the payment of which sum, well and truly to be made, the said Principal and Surety bind themselves, and their
respective heirs, administrators, executors, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents,
Wherel1s, the Principal has entered into a certain written contract with the Obligee. dated 17TH
day of SEPTEMBER 19 98 ,to PROVIDE RURAL WATER IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE AUGUSTA-
RICHMOND COUNTY UTILITIES DEPARTMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SPECIFICATIONS REQUIRED--------------
which contract is hereby referred to and made a part hereof as fully and to the same extent as if copied at length
herein,
Now, 'I'here(ore, the condition of this obligation is such that, if the Principal shall faithfully perform the
contract on his part, and shall fully indemnify and save harmless the Obligee from all cost and damage which the
Obligee may suffer by reason of failure on Principal's part, then this obligation shall be void. otherwise to remain
in full fOice_ancl erreJ;t NO SUIT OR ACTION SHALL BE COMMENCED HEREUNDER BY ANY CLAI.HANT AFrER THE
EXPIltAT ON OF' ONE '( 1) YEAR FOLLOWING THE DATE ON WHICH THE PRINCIPAL CEASED WORK ON SAID
CONTRACT.
Pro\'ided, However, it shall be a condition precedent to any right of recovery hereunder that, in the event of
any default on the part of th_e Principal. a written statement of the particular facts showing the date and nature of
such default shall be immediately given by the Obligee- to the Surety and shall be forwardedhy registered mail to
the Surety at its Office in the City of Atlanta, Georgia.
day of SEPTEMBER 1998
,NOTiCE
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ALBERTS ENTEiISES., IN~.
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PERFORMANCE BOND
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS; that
(Name of Contractor)
(Address of Contractor)
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, hereinafter called
Principal, and
(Name of Surety)
(Address of Surety)
hereinafter called Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the Augusta-Richmond County
Commission, Municipal Building, Augusta, Georgia 30911, hereinafter called OWNER, in the
penal sum of dollars ($ )
in lawful money of the United States, for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made,
we bind ourselves, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION is such that whereas, the Principal
entered into a certain contract with the OWNER, dated day of
19 , a copy of which is hereto attached and made a part hereof for the construction of
Rural Water Improvements Proiect.
NOW, THEREFORE, if the Principal shall well, truly and faithfully. perform its
duties, all the undertakings, covenants, terms, conditions and agreements of said contract
during the original term thereof and any extensions thereof which may be granted by the._
OWNER, with or without notice to the Surety and during the one year guaranty period and if
he shall satisfy all claims and demands incurred under such contract and shall fully indemnify
and save"harmless the OWNER from all costs and damages which it may suffer by reason of
failure to do so and shall reimburse and repay the Owner all outlay and expense which the
OWNER may incur in making good any default, then this obligation shall be void; otherwise
to remain in full force and effect.
PROVIDED FURTHER, that the said Surety, for value received hereby stipulates and
agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the contract or
to work to be performed thereunder or th~ specifications accompanying the same shall be in
any way affect its obligation on this bond and it does hereby waive notice of any such change
extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the contract or to the work or to the
specifications,
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PROVIDED FURTHER, that no. fmal settlement between the OWNER and the
Contractor shall abridge the right of any beneficiary hereunder, whose claim may be
unsatisfied,
IN WITNESS
counterparts, each
of
WHEREOF,
of which
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this instrument is executed in _(number) of
shall be deemed an original this _day
ATTEST
Principal
By
(Principal) Secretary
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Address
(Witness as to Principal)
(Address)
Surety
ATTEST:
By
Attorney-in-fact
(Surety) Secretary
(SEAL)
Address
Witness as to Surety
Address
NOTE: Date of Bond must not be prior to date of Contract. If Contractor is Partnership, all
partners should execute bond,
IMPORTANT: Surety companies executing bonds must appear on the Treasury Department's
most current list (Circular 570 as amended) and authorized to transact business in the state
where the project is located.
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POWER OF ATTORNEYCP 105600
International Fidelity Insurance Company
HOME OFFICE: ONENEWARK CENTER, 20th FLOOR
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102
TEL. (201) 624-7200
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That INTERNATIONAL FIDELITY INSURANCE COMPANY, a N.J.
Corporation, having its principal office In the City of Newark, County of Essex, State of N.J" does hereby make, constitute
and appoint
In the City of ATLANTA, County of FULTON , State of~'
with limited authority; Its true and lawful Agent and Attorney-in-Fact; with full"power and authority hereby conferred, to
sign, execute, acknowledge, and deliver for and on Its behalf as Surety, subject to the limitation as herein set forth, any and
all papers and documents necessary or incidental to . .
A $168P07~O(j PERFORMANCE ANn PAYMENT BOND FOR THE AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS; AUGustA-RICHMOND cotJNTY' UTILITIES DEPARTMENT, AUGUSTA,
GEORGIA ON BEHALF OF ALBERTS ENTERPRISES. INC.-----------------------
MICHAEL D. GERALD
The acknowledgement and execution of any such document by the said Attorney-in-Fact shall be as binding upon this
Company as if such bond has been executed and acknowledged by the regularly elected officers of this Company,
The signature of the President or a Vice President and the seal of the Company may be affixed by facsimile on any power of
attorney granted, and the signature of the Assistant Secretary and the seal of the Company may be affixed by facsimile to
any certificate of any such power and any such power or certificate bearing such facsimile signature and.seal shall be valid
and binding on the Company, Any s~ch 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,contlnue to be valid and binding on the Company..
All authority hereby conferred shall expire and terminate without notic:e unless used before midnight of ~98
INTERNATIONAL FIDELITY INSURANCE COMPANY further certifies that the following is a true and exact. copy of a
resolution of the Board of Directors of INTERNATIONAL FIDELITY INSURANCE COMPANY; duly adopted and now in
force, to-wit: All bonds of the Corporation shall be executed In the corporate name of the Company by the President or
Vice-President, or by such other officers as the Board of Directors may authorize. The President or Vice-President,
Secretary, or any Assistant Secretary may appoint Attorneys-in-Fact or agents who shall have authority to issue bonds in
the name of the Company, The Corporate Seal is not. necessary for the validity of any bonds of the Corporation,
IN WITNESS WHEREOF; the said INTERNATIONAL FIDELITY INSURANCE COMPANY has caused these presents to
be executed by its officer this 17TH day of SEPTEMBER ,19 98
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INTERNATiONAL FIDELlTYINSUR.ANCE"C
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State of NEW JERSEY
County of ESSEX
ss;
On this
17TH
day of
SEPTEMBER ',19 98
appeared NORMAN R. KONVITZ ; who being by me duly sworn, acknowledged that he signed the above Power of
Attorney as Exec, Vice-President of the said INTERNATIONAL FIDELITY INSURANCE COMPANY and acknowledged
said instrument to be the voluntary act and deed of said corporation. . ' . -
My Commission expires
MARIA H, BRANCO .
NOTARY PUBLIC OF NEW JERSEV
My Commission Expires April 4, 2003 '
RECEIPT AND REPORT OF USE OF POWER OF A TIORNEY
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CP 105600
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PAYMENT BOND
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: that
(Name of Contractor)
(Address of Contractor)
a
(Corporation, Partnership or Individual)
hereinafter called Principal
and
(Name of Surety)
(Address of Surety)
hereinafter called Surety,' are held and 'firmly bound unto the Augusta-Richmond County
Commission, Municipal Building, Augusta, Georgia 30911, called Owner in the penal sum of
dollars ($ ) in
lawful money of the United States, for the payment of which sum Well and truly to be made,
we bind ourselves, successors, assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents,
The Condition of this obligation is such that whereas the Principal entered
contract with the Owner _ dated the day of 19
which is hereto attached and made a part hereof for the construction of:
into a certain
, a copy oC
Rural Water Improvements Proiect
NOW, THEREFORE, if the Principal shall promptly make payment to all persons, firms,.
contractors and corporations furnishirig material for or performing labor in the prosecution of
the work provided for in such contract and' any authorized extension or modification thereof,
including all amounts due for 'materials, lubricants, oil, gasoline, coal and coke, repairs on
machinery, equipment and to'61s, consumed or used in connection with the construction of such
work and all insurance premiums on s'aid work and for all labor performed in such work
whether by subcontractor or -otherwise, then this obligation shall be void, otherwise to remain
in full force and effect.
PROVIDED FURTHER, that the Surety for value received hereby stipulates and agrees that
no change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the Contract or to the work
to be performed thereunder or the specifications accompanying the same shall in any way
affect its obligation on this bond and it does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension
of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the Contract or to the work or to the
specifications,
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PROVIDED FURTHER, that no final settlement between the OWNER and the Contractor
shall abridge the right of any beneficiary hereunder whose claim may be unsatisfied.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this instrument is executed in~(number of copies) counterparts,
each one of which shall' be deemed an original, this the day
of , 19_____
ATTEST
Principal
By
(s)
Principal Secretary
Address
(SEAL)
Witness as to Principal
Address
ATTEST:
Surety
Surety Secretary
By
Attorney - in- fact
(SEAL)
Address
Witness as to Surety
Address
NOTE: Date of Bond must not be prior to date of Contract. If Contractor is Partnership, all.
partners should execute bond,
IMPORTANT: Surety companies executing bonds must appear on the Treasury Department's
most current list (Circular 570 as amended) and be authorized to transact business in the state
where the project is located,
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INTERNATIONAL FIDELITY INSURANCE COMPANY
NEWARK. NEW JERSEY
PAtHENT BOND
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That,
ALBERTS ENTERPRISES. INC.
110 SPRINGLAKES DRIVE
MARTINEZ. GA. 30907
(hereinafter called the Principal), as Principal. and the INTERNATIONAL FIDELITY INSURANCE COMPANY
a corpora tion or~:.In i7.ed and exist ing under t he laws of the S ta k of NEW JERSEY and :.Iut horized to do business
in the St:.lte of GEORGIA , as Surety, arc held and firmly bound unto
THE AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
530 GREENE STREET
AUGUSTA. GA. 30911
(herein:.lfter called the Obligee), in the just and full sum of ONE HUNDRED SIXTY EIGHT THOUSAND SEVEN
HUNDRED SEVEN AND No/IOO------
($--168.707.00--)
DOLLARS,
to the payment of which sum, well and truly to be made. the s:.lid Principal and Surety bind themselves. and their
respective heirs. administrators, executors. successors :.Ind assil,:ns. jointly and severully, firmly by these presents,
Whercas, the Principal has entered into a cert:.lin written contr:.lct with the Obligee, d:.lted 17TH
day of SEPTEMBER 19 98 ,to PROVIDE RURAL WATER IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE AUGUSTA-
RICHMOND COUNTY UTILITIES DEPAR1~T IN ACCORDANCE WITH SPECIFICATIONS REQUlRED--------------
which contract is hereby referred to and made a part hereof as fully and to the same extent as if copied at length
herein,
No"" Therelore, the condition of this obligation is such that, if the Principal sh:.lll faithfully perform the
contract on his part, and shall fully indemnify and save harmless the Obligee from all cost and damage which the
Obligee may suffer by reason of failure on Principal's part, then this obligation shall be void. otherwise to remain
in full force and effect. NO SUIT OR ACTION SHALL BE COMMENCED HEREUNDER BY ANY CLAIMANT AFTER THE
EXPIRATION OF ONE (1) tEAR FOLLOWING THE DATE ON WHICH THE PRINCIPAL CEASED WORK ON SAID
CONTRACT.
Provided, However, it shall be a condition precedent to any right of recovery hereunder that, in the event of
any default on the part of the Principal. a written statement of the particular facts showing the date and nature of
slIch defa~\1 shall be imniediaiely -given by the Obligee to tlte Surety and shall be forwarded by registered mail to
the Surety at its Office in the City of Atlanta, Georgia,
In Witness Whereof, the said Principal and Surety have signed and se~led this instrument this 17TH
day of
1998
ALBERTS ENTERPISES. INC.
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By:
MICHAEL D. GERALD
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SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL CONDmONS INDEX
SGC-Ol. Owner's Liability and Property Insurance
'- SGC-02, Contractor's Liability Insurance
SGC-03, Special Hazards
SGC-04, Testing Laboratory
'SGC-05, Surveys
SGC-06, Progress Payments
SGC-07. Drawings
SGC-08, Rights-of-Way
SGC-09, Estimate of Quantities
SGC-lO. Existing Struc~res and Utilities
SGC-ll. Contractor's Breakdown of Lump Sum Payment Items
SGC-12, Prior Use by Owner
SGC-13, Cleaning Up
SGC-14, . Maintenance of Traffic
SGC-15, Maintenance of Access
SGC-16, Erosion Control and Restoration of Property
SGC-17, Bypassing ,Sewage'"
SGC-18, Safety and Health Regulations
SGC-19, Payment Provisions
SGC-20, Interest Waiver'
SGC-Ol.
SGC-02.
SGC-03.
SGC-04.
OWNER I S LIABILITY & PROPERTY INSURANCE:
Sections 5,5, 5.6, 5,7, 5,8, 5,9, and 5, 10 of the General Conditions shall be
amended as follows:
No additional liability or property insurance will be purchased by Augusta-
Richmond County Commission for this project,
Current insurance coverages will remain in effect for the life of this Contract.
CONTRACTOR'S LIABILITY INSURANCE:
As indicated under Section 5,3 of the General Conditions, the Contractor's
Liability Insurance shall be in an amount no less than $100,000 for injuries,
including accidental death, to anyone person, and subject to the same limit for
each person, in an amount not less than $300,000 on account of one accident,
and Contractor's Property Damage Insurance in an amount not less than
$100,00,
The Contractor shall either (1) require each of his subcontractors to procure and
to maintain during the life of his subcontract, Subcontractor's Liability and
Property Damage Insurance of the type and in the same amounts as specified in
the preceding paragraph, or (2) insure the activities of his subcontractors in his
own policy,
SPECIAL HAZARDS:
The Contractor's and his Subcontractor's Liability and Property Damage
Insurance shall provide adequate protection against the following special
hazards:
(a) Work within the right-of-ways of the Georgia Highway
System and the Augusta-Richmond County Road System.
(b) Work within easements granted by property owners In
connection with the construction of the project.
(c) Work in close proximity to existing water lines, power
lines, telephone lines, gas lines, other utilities and private structures
contiguous to the job site,
TESTING LABORATORY:
All materials testing and laboratory work in connection therewith shall be paid
for by the Contractor and approved by the Engineer.
SGC-05.
SGC-06.
SGC-07.
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2
3
SGC-08.
SURVEYS:-
The Engineer will provide horizontal control point$ and benchmarks for vertical
control. The Contractors will provide surveying for construction stake-out,
PROGRESS PAYMENTS:
Section 14.2 of the General Conditions shall be amended as follows:
The Contractor may submit monthly estimates for materials and ':York installed
and complete, in place. No payment will be made on the basis of material and
equipment. delivered and stored on site and not incorporated in the work,
complete and 'in place,
Monthly payments shall be made in the amount of ninety (90) percent work
completed and approved by the Engineer, Payments will be made to the
Contractor by the 15th of the month completed the previous month.
DRA WINGS:
The Engineer -will furnish to the Cont~actor all copies of drawings reasonably
necessary for the execution of the work. Location of all features of the work
included in the Contract are indicated on the Contract Drawings, ThefolIowing
drawings comprise the plans for this contract:
Title
Done Roven Rd.
McCoy Rd,
Tracy Dr,
Date
5-22-98
5-22-98
5-22-98
RIGHTS-OF - W Av:
The OWNER 'wilI furriish alUand and rights-of-way necessary for the carrying
out of this contract- and the completion of the work herein contemplated and wiIl
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use due diligence in acquiring said land and rights.:.of-way as speedily as
possible, . But it is possible that all lands and rights-of-way. may not be obtained
as herein contemplated before construction begins, in which event .the contractor
shalI begin his work upon such land and rights-of-way as the OWNER may
have previousl~ acquired and no claim for damages -wh~ltsoever wiIl 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
SGC-09.
SGC-IO.
SGC-Il.
SGC-12.
SGC-13.
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.
ESTIMA TE OF OUANTITIES:
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,
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,
CONTRACTOR'S BREAKDOWN OF LUMP SUM: PA Y1\.1ENT ITEMS:
The contractor shall, immediately after the contract has been awarded, submit to
the Augusta Utilities Department Director 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,
PRIOR USE BY OWNER:
Prior to completion of the work, the OWNER (by agreement with the
Contractor) may take over the operation and/o~ use of the incompleted project
or portions thereof. Such prior use of the facilities by the OWNER shall not be
deemed as acceptance of any work or relieve the Contractor from any of the
requirements of the Contract Documents,
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
SGC-14.
SGC-15.
SGC-16.
SGC-17.
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 Augusta Utilities Department Director.
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 hl1~es, 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 such . other time as the agency having jurisdiction may specify,
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 lanterns, to reduce or eliminate hazards, construct substitute
passageways or clear the pavement and deduct the cost 'thereof from sums due
to the contractor.
MAINTENANCE OF ACCESS:
The Contractor will be required to maintain access to business establishments
during all times 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 this operations so as to minimize the time that direct entrance is
blocked.
EROSION CONTROL AND RESTORATION OF PROPERTY:
The Contractor will be required to schedule his work and perform operations in
suc~ a manner that siltation and bank erosion will be minimized during all
phases of construction, Any areas disturbed during the course of construction
shall ?e restored to a condition equal or better than the original condition,
BYPASSING SEWAGE:
The Contractor will be' require\! to schedule and coordinate construction
sequences and operations and to use temporary construction and other approved
methods which will minimize the bypassing of sewage during construction of
SGC-18.
SGC-19.
SGC-20.
the sewer facilities, The diversion of sewerage to open ditches or streams will
not be permitted.
SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULA nONS:
The Contractor shall comply with the Department of Labor Safety and Health
Regu~ations for construction promulgated under the Occupational and Health
Act of 1970 and under Section 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety
Standards Act.
PAYMENT PROVISIONS
This agreement is intended by the Parties to, and does, supersede any and all
provisions of the Georgia Prompt Pay Act, O,C,G,A. Section 13-11-1, et seq, In
the event any provision of this Agreement is inconsistent with any provision of
the Prompt Pay Act, the provision of this Agreement shall control.
INTEREST WAIVERS
Notwithstanding any provision of the law to the contrary, the parties agree that no
interest shall be due Contractor on any sum held as retainage pursuant to this
Agreement and Contractor specifically waive any claim to same,
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TABLE OF CONTENTS OF GENERAL CONDmONS
Title
Definitions
Preliminary Matters
Contract Documents, Intent, Amending and Refuse
A vailability of Lands; Physical Conditions; Reference Points
Bonds and Insurance
Contractor I S Responsibilities
Other Work
Owner's Responsibilities
Engineer's Status During Construction
Changes in the Work
Change of Contract Price
Change of Contract Time
Warranty and Guarantee; Tests and Inspections; Correction, Removal or Acceptance of Defective
Work
Payments to Contractor and Completion
. Suspension of Work and Tennination
Arbitration
, Miscellaneous
GENERAL CONDITIONS
ARTICLE 1 - 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: Written or graphic instruments issued prior
to the opening of Bids which clarify, correct or change
the bidding documents or the Contract Document.';,
Afreement: 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
ENGINEER which is to be used by CONTRACTOR
in requesting progress or fmalpayrnents 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 prices for. the
Work to be performed,
Bonds: Bid, performance and payment bonds and
other instruments of security.
Chanve Order: A document recommended by
ENGINEER, 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 pos~Bid documemation
submitted prior to the Notice of AwardYwhen attached
as an exhibit to the Agreement, the Bonds, these
General Conditions, the Supplementary Conditions,
the Specifications and the Drawings as the same are
more specifically idemified in the Agreement, together
with all amendments,
modifications and supplements issued pursuant to
paragraphs 3.4 and 3,5 on or after the Effective Date
of the Agreement.
Contract Price: The moneys payable by. OWNER to
CONTRACTOR under the Contract Documents as
.stated in the Agreement (subject to the provisions of
paragraph 11.9,1 in the case of Unit Price Work),
Contract Time: .The number of days (computed as
provided in paragraph 17.2) or the date stated in the
Agreemem for the completion of the Work,
CONTRACFOR: The person, tirm or corporation with
whom OWNER has entered into the Agreement.
defective: An adjective which when modifying the
word Work refers to Work that is unsatisfactory,
faulty or deficient, or does not conform to the
Contract Documents, or does not meet the
requirements of any inspection, reference standard,
test or approval referred to in the Contract
Documents. or has been damaged prior to
ENGINEER's recommendation of final payment
(unless responsibility for the protection thereof has
been assumed by OWNER at Substantial Completion.
in accordance with paragraph 14,8 or 14.10),
Drawin,?f: The drawings which show the character
and scope of the Work to be performed and which
have been prepared or approved by ENGINEER and
are referred to in the Contract Documents,
Effective Dare-of the A ~reement: The date indicated in
the Agreement on which it becomes effective, but if
no such date is indicated it means the date on which
the Agreement is signed and delivered by the last of
the two parties to sign and deliver,
ENGINEER: The person, firm or corporation named
as such in the Agreement. .
Field Order: A written order issued by ENGINEER
which orders minor changes .in the Work in
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accordance with paragraph 9,5 but which does not
involve a change in the Contract Price or the Contract
Time,
Laws and Re,?ulations: Laws or Re,?ulations: 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
ENGINEER) fLX.ing 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: The public body or authority, corporation,
association, firm or person with whom
CONTRACTOR has entered into the Agreement and
for whom the Work is to be provided,
Panial Utilization: Placing a portion of the Work in
service for the purpose for which it is intended (or a
related purpose) before reaching Substantial
Completion for all the Work,
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,
Resident Proiecr ReDresentative: The authorized
representative of ENGINEER who is assigned to the
site or any part thereof,
ShOD 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
General Re'lllirements: Sections of Division 1 of the
Specitications,
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 thereot) has progressed to the point where, in the
opinion of ENGINEER as evidenced by ENGINEER's
defillitive certificate of Substantial Completion. it is
sufficiently complete, in accordance with the Contract
Documents, so that the Work (or specified part) can
be utilized for the purposes for which it is intended; or
if there be no such certificate issued. when fmal
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,
SupDlementarv Conditions: The part of the Contract
Documents which amends or supplements these
General Conditions,
SUTJDlier: A manufacturer, fabricator, supplier,
distributor, materialman or vendor,
Underflround Facilities: All pipelines, conduits,
ducts, cables, wires, manholes, vaults, tanks, tunnels
or other such facilities or attachments, and any
encasements 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, traftic or other concrol 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
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the result of perfonning services, furnishing labor and
furnishing and incorporating materials and equipment
into the construction, all as required by the Contract
Work Directive Chan'le: A written directive to
CONTRACTOR, issued on or after the Effective Date
of the Agreement. and signed by OWNER and
recommended by ENGINEER, 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 Directive Change may not
change the Contract Price or the Contract Time, but is
~vidence that the parties expect, th~t the change
directed or documented by a Work Directive Change
will be incorporated in a subsequently issued Change
Order following negotiations by the parties as to its
effect, if any, on the Contract Price or Contract Time
as provided in paragraph 10,2,
Written Amendment: A written amendment of the
Contract Documents" signed by OWNER and
CONTRACTOR on or after the Effective Date of the
Agreement and normally dealing with the
nonengineering or nontechnical rather than strictly
Work-related aspects of the Contract Documents.
ARTICLE 2 - PRELIMINARY MA TIERS
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
paragraph 5. 1,
. Copies of Documents:
2,2: OWNER shall furnish to CONTRACTOR up
to. ten copies (unless. otherwise specified. in the
, Supplementary Conditions) of the Contract Documents
as are reasonably necessary for the execution of .the
Work, Additional, copies will be furnished, upon
request, at the cost of reproduction,
Commencement of Contract Time; Notice to. P;oceed
2,3, The Contract Time will comme~ce to run on
the . thirtieth day after the Effective Date of the
Documents ,
Agreement, or, if a Notice to Proceed is given, on the
day indicated in the Notice to Proceed, A Notice to
Proceed may be given at any time within thi~ days
after the Effective Date of the Agreement. In no
event wiII the Contract Time commence to run later
than the seventy-fifth day after the day of Bid opening
or the thirtieth day after the Effective Date of the
Agreement, whichever date is earlier,
Starting the Project:
2.4. CONTRACTOR shall start to perform the
Work on the date when the Contract Time commences
to run, but no Work shall be done at the site prior to
the date on which the Contract Time commences to
run.
Before Starting Construction:
2,5, Before undertaking each part of the Work,
CONTRACTOR shall carefully study and compare the
Contract Documents and check and verify perrinent
figures shown thereon and all applicable field
measurements. CONTRACTOR shall promptly reporr
in writing to ENGINEER any contlict, error or
discrepancy which CONTRACTOR may discover and
shall obtain a written interpretation or claritication
from ENGINEER before proceeding with any Work
affected thereby; however, CONTRACTOR shall not
be liable to OWNER or ENGINEER for failure to
reporr any conflict, error or discrepancy in the
Contract Documents, unless CONTRACTOR had
actual knowledge thereof or should reasonably have
known thereof, '
2,6, Within ten days after the Effective Date of the
Agreemenr(unless otherwise specified in the General
R<::quirements), CONTRACTOR shall submit to
ENGINEER for review:
2,6,1, an estimated progress schedule
indicating the starring and completion dates
of the various stages of the work,
2,6.2, a preliminary schedule of Shop
Drawing submissions; and
2,6,3, a preliminary schedule of values for
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all of the Work which will include quamities
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 contirmed in writing by CONTRACTOR
at the time of submission,
2,7, Before any Work at the site is staned,
Preconstruction Conference:
2,8, Within twenty days after the Effective Date of
the Agreement, but before CONTRACTOR starts the
Work at the site, a conference attended by
CONTRACTOR, ENGINEER and others as
appropriate will be held to discuss the schedules
referred CO in paragraph 2,6, to discuss procedures for
handling Shop Drawings and other submittals and for
processing Applications for Payment, and to establish
a working understanding among the parties as to the
Work,
Finalizing Schedules:
2,9, At least ten days before submission of the first
Application for Payment a conference attended by
CONTRACTOR, ENGINEER and others as
appropriate will be held to finalize the schedules
submitted in accordance with paragraph 2,6, The
finalized progress schedule will be acceptable to
ENGINEER as providing an orderly progression of
the Work to completion within the Contract Time, but
such acceptance will neither impose on ENGINEER
responsibility for the progress or scheduling of the
Work nor relieve CONTRACTOR from full
responsibility therefor, The finalized schedule of Shop
Drawing submissions will be acceptable to
ENGINEER as providing a workable arrangement for
processing the submissions, The fmalized schedule of
values will be acceptable to ENGINEER as to form
and substance,
ARTICLE 3 - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS:
INTEi'lT. AMENDING. REUSE
Intent:
CONTRACTOR shall deliver to OWNER, with a
copy to ENGINEER, certificates (and other evidence
of insurance requested by OWNER) which
CONTRACTOR is required to purchase and maintain
in accordance with paragraphs 5,3 and 5.4 and
OWNER shall deliver to CONTRACTOR certificates
(and other evidence of insurance requested by'
CONTRACTOR) which OWNER is required to
purchase and maineain in accordance with paragraphs
5,6 and 5,7,
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 one is a binding as
if called for by all. The Contract Documents will be
construed in accordance with the law of the place of
the Project.
3,2, It is the intent of the Contract Documents to
describe a functionally complete Project (or part
thereot) to. be constructed. in accordance with the
Contract Documents, Any Work, materials or
equipment that may reasonably be inferred from the
Contract Documents as being required to produce the
intended result will be supplied whether or not
specifically called for, Then words which have a well-
known technical' or trade meaning are used to describe
Work, materials or equipment such words shall be
interpreted in accordance with that meaning,
Reference to standard specifications, manuals or codes
of any technical society, organization or association,
or to the Laws or Regulations of any governmental
authority, whether such reference be specific or by
implication, shall mean the latest standard
specitication, 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 seated,
However, no provision of any referenced standard
specification, manual or code. (whether or not
specifically incorporated by reference in the Contract
Documents) shall be effective CO change the duties and
responsibilities of' OWNER, CONTRACTOR or
ENGINEER, or any of their consultants, agents or
employees from 'those set forth in the Contract
Documents, nor shall it be effective to assign to
ENGINEER, or any of ENGINEER's consultants,
agents or employees, any duty or authority to
supervise or direct the furnishing or performance of
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the Work or any duty or authority to undertake
responsibility contrary to the provisions of paragraph
9,15 or 9,16. Clarifications and interpretations of the
Contract Documents shall be issued by ENGINEER as
provided in paragraph 9.4,
3,3. If, during the performance of the Work.
CONTRACTOR fmds a conflict, error or discrepancy
in the Contract Documents, CONTRACTOR shall so
report to ENGINEER in writing at once and before
proceeding with the Work affected thereby shall obtain
a written interpretation or clarification from
ENGINEER; however, CONTRACTOR shall not be
liable to OWNER or ENGINEER for failure to report
any conflict, error or discrepancy in the Contract
Documents unless CONTRACTOR had actual
3.4.3. a Work Directive Change (pursuant
to paragraph 10,1),
As indicated in paragraphs 11.2 and 12.1, Contract
Price an~ Contract Time may only be changed by a
Change Order or a Written Amendment,
3,5, 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:
3,5.1. a Field Order (pursuant to paragraph
9,5),
3.5,2, ENGINEER's approval ofa Shop
Drawing or sample (pursuant to paragraphs
6.26 and 6,27) or
3,5,3, ENGINEER's written interpretation
or clarification (pursuant to paragraph 9.4),
Reuse f?f Documents:
3,6, Neither CONTRACTOR nor any Subcontractor
or ,Supplier or other person or orgaIiization perfonning
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 thereot) prepared by or bearing the seal
of ENGINEER; and they shall not reuse any of them
on extensions of the Project or any other project
without written consent of OWNER and ENGINEER
and specific written verification or adaptation by
knowledge thereof or should reasonably have known
thereof,
Amending and Supplementing Contract Documents:
3.4, 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:
3.4,1. a formal Written Amendment,
3.4,2. a Change Order (pursuant to
paragraph 10.4), or
ENGINEER,
ARTICLE 4 - AVAILABILITY 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. East:ments
for permanent structures or permanent changes in
existing facilities will be obtained and paid for by
OWNER, unless otherwise provided in the Contract
Documents, If CONTRACTOR believes that any
delay in' OWNER's furnishing these lands.
rights-ot:-way or easements entitles CONTRACTOR to
an extension of the Contract Time, CONTRACTOR
may make a claim therefor as provided in Article 12,
CONTRACTOR shall provide for all additional lands
and access thereto that may be required for temporary
construction facilities or storage of materials and
equipment.
Physical Conditions:
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4,2,1, Explorations and ReDortS: Reference
is made to the Supplementary Conditions for
identification of those reports of explorations
and tests-of subsurface conditions at the site
that have been utilized 'by ENGINEER in
preparation of the Comnict Documents.
CONTRACTOR may rely upon the accuracy
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of the technical data contained in such
reports, but not upon nontechnical data,
interpretations or opinions contained therein
or for the completeness thereof for
CONTRACTOR's purposes. Except as
indicated in the immediately preceding
sentence and in paragraph 4.2.6,
CONTRACTOR shall have full responsibility
with respect to subsurface conditions at the
site.
4.2.2. Eristin? Stnlctures: Reference is
made to the Supplementary Conditions for
identification of those drawings of physical
conditions in or relating to existing surface
and subsurface structures (except
Underground Facilities referred to in
paragraph 4.3) which are at or contiguous to
the site that have been utilized by
ENGINEER in preparation of the Contract
Docwnents. CONTRACTOR may rely upon
CONTRACTOR shall, promptly after becoming aware
thereof and before performing any Work in connection
therewith (except in an emergency as permitted by
paragraph 6.22), notify OWNER and ENGINEER in
writing about the inaccuracy or difference.
4.2.4. ENGINEER's Review: ENGINEER
will promptly review the pertinent conditions,
determine the necessity of obtaining
additional explorations or test with respect
thereto and advise OWNER in writing (with
a copy to CONTRACTOR) of ENGINEER's
findings and conclusions.
4.2.5. Possible Document Change: If
ENGINEER concludes that there is a
material error in the Contract Documents or
that because of newly discovered conditions
a change in the Contract Documents is
required, a Work Directive Change or a
Change Order will be issued as provided in
Article 10 to retlect and document the
consequences of the inaccuracy or difference.
4.2.6. Possible Price and Time
Adiustments: In each such case, an increase
or decrease in the Contract Price or an
extension or shortening of the Contract Time,
or any combination thereof, will be allowable
to the extent that they are attributable to any
the accuracy of the technical data contained
in such drawings, but not for the
completeness thereof for CONTRACTORS's
purposes. Except as indicted in the
immediately preceding sentence and in
paragraph 4.2.6, CONTRACTOR shall have
full responsibility with respect to physical
conditions in or relating to such structures.
4.2.3. Revorr Qf Difjerin? Conditions: If
CONTRACTOR believes that:
4.2.3.1. any technical data on
which CONTRACTOR is entitled to rely as
provided in paragraphs 4.2.1 and 4.2.2 is
inaccurate, or
4.2.3.2. any physical condition
uncovered or revealed at the site differs
materially from that indicated, reflected or
referred to in the Contract Documents.
such inaccuracy or difference. If OWNER
and CONTRACTOR are unable to agree as
to the amount or length thereof, a claim may
be made therefor as provided in Article 11
and 12.
Physical Conditions-Underground Facilities:
4.3.1. Shown or [ndicated: The
information and data shown or indicated in
the Contract Documents with respect to
existing Underground Facilities at or
contiguous to the site is based on information
and data furnished to OWNER or
ENGINEER by the owners of such
Underground Facilities or by others. Unless
it is otherwise expressly provided in the
Supplementary Conditions:
4.3.1.1. OWNER and ENGINEER shall
not be responsible for the accuracy or
completeness of any such information or
data; and
4.3.1.2. CONTRACTOR shall have full
responsibility for reviewing and checking all
such information and data, for locating all
Underground Facilities shown or indicated in
the Contract Documents, for coordination of
the Work with the owners of such
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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 m 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
, Docwnents 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
ENGINEER. ENGINEER will promptly
review the Underground Facility to determine
the extent to which the Contract Documents
4.4. OWNER shall provide engineering surveys to
establish reference points for construction which in
ENGINEER'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
Requiremenrs), 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
ENGINEER 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.
ARTICLE 5 - BONDS AND INSURANCE
Performance and Other Bonds: '
5.1. CONTRACTOR shall furnish performance an~
payment Bonds, each in an amounr at least equal to .the
ContractPric;e 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
should be modified to reflect and docwnent
the consequences of the existence of the
Underground FacilitY, and the Contract
Docwnents 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 exis.tence 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:
provided by Law or Regulations 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
Deparcmenr. All Bonds signed by an agent must be
accompanied by a certified 'copy. of the authority to
act.
5.2. If the surety on any Bond furnished by
CONTRACTOR is declared a bankrupt or becomes
insolvent or its right to do business is terminated in
any state where any part of the project is located or it
ceases to meet the requirements of paragraph 5.1.
CONTRACTOR shall within five days thereafter be
acceptable to OWNER.
Contractors Liability Insurance:
5.3. CONTRACTOR shall purchase and maintain
such comprehensive general liability' and other
insurance as is appropriate for the Work being
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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 Docwnents, 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 may be liable:
5.3.1. Claims under workers' or workmen's
compensation, disability benetits and other
similar employee benetits acts;
5.3.2. Claims for damages because of
bodily injury, occupational sickness or
disease, or death of CONTRACTOR's
employees;
5.3.3. Claims for damages because of
bodily injury, sickness or disease, or death of
any person other than CONTRACTOR's
employees;
The insurance required by this paragraph 5.3. shall
include the specitic coverages and be written for not
less than the limits of liability and coverages provided
in the Supplementary Conditions, or required by law,
whichever is greater. The comprehensive general
liability insurance shall include completed operations
insurance. 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
cancelled, materially changed or renewal refused until
at least thirty days prior wrinen notice has been given
to OWNER and ENGINEER by certified mail. All
such insurance shall remain in effect until fmal
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 tinal 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
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
I 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 and 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.
required by paragraph 5.3. will include contractual
liability insurance applicable to CONTRACTOR's
obligations under paragraphs 6.30 and 6.31.
Owner's Liability Insurance
5.5. OWNER shall be responsible for purchasing
and maintaining OWNER's own liability insurance
and, at OWNER's option, may purchase and maintain
such insurance as will protect OWNER against claims
which may arise from operations under the Contract
Documents.
Property Insurance:
5.6. Unless otherwise provided in the
Supplementary Conditions, OWNER shall purchase
and maintain property insurance upon the Work at the
site to the full insurable value thereof (subject to such
deductible amounts as may be provided in the
Supplementary Conditions or required by Laws and
Regulations). ,This insurance shall include the
interests of OWNER, CONTRACTOR,
Subcontractors, ENGINEER and ENGINEER's
consultants in the Work, all of whom shall be listed as
insured or additional insured parties, shall insure
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against the perils of tire and extended coverage and
shall include "all risk" insurance for physical loss and
damage including theft, vandalism and malicious
mischief. collapse and water damage, and such other
perils as may be provided in the, Supplementary
Conditions. and shall include damages, losses and
expenses arising out of or resulting from any insured
loss or incurred in the repair or replacement of any
insured property (including but not limited to fees and
charges of engineers, architects, attorneys and other
professionals). If not covered under the "all risk"
insurance or otherwise provided in 'the Supplementary
Conditions, CONTRACTOR shall purchase and
maintain similar property insurance or 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 an,d machinery insurance or additional property
insurance as may be required by the Supplementary
Conditions or Laws and Regulations which will
include the interests of the OWNER,
CONTRACTOR, Subcontractors, ENGINEER and
ENGINEER'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 certiticates
or other evidence thereot) required to be purchased
and maintained by OWNER in accordance with
paragraphs 5.6 and 5.7 will contain a provision or
5,11.1. OWNER and CONTRACTOR
waive all rights against each other for all
losses and damages caused by any of the
perils covered by the policies of insurance
provided in response to paragraphs 5.6 and,
5.7 and any other property insurance
applicable to the Work. and also waive all .
such rights against the Subcontractors,
ENGINEER, ENGINEER's consultants and
all other parties named as insureds in such
policies for losses and' damages so caused.
As required by paragraph 6.1 Leach
subcontract between CONTRACTOR and a
Subcontractor will contain similar waiver
provisions by the Subcontractor in favor, of
OWNER. CONTRACTOR. ENGINEER,
ENGINEER'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 be
endorsement that the coverage afforded will not be
cancelled or materially changed or renewal refused
until at least thirty days' prior written notice has been
given to CONTRACTOR by certitied mail and will
contain waiver provisions in accordance with
paragraph 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
proceeds of insurance held by OWNER as
trustee or otherwise payable.
5.11.2. OWNER and CONTRACTOR
intend that any policies provided in response
to paragraphs 5.6 and 5.7 shall protect all of
the parties insured and provide primary
coverage for all 'losses and damages caused.
by the perils covered thereby. Accordingly,
all such policies ,shall contain provisions to
the effect that in the event of payment of any
loss ofdamage the insurer will have no rights
of recovery against any of the parties named
as insured or additional insureds, and if the
insurers require separate waiver fOlms to be
signed by ENGINEER or ENGINEER'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.
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 the 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.
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 occupancy shall
commence before the insurers providing the property
insurance have acknowledged notice thereof and in
writing effected the changes in coverage necessitated
thereby. The insurers providing the property insurance
shall consent by endorsement on the policy or policies,
but the property insurance shall not be cancelled or
lapse on account of any such partial use or occupancy.
ARTICLE 6
RESPONSfBILITIES
CONTRACTOR'S
Supervision and Superintendence:
6.1. CONTRACTOR shall supervise and direct the
Work competently and efficiently, devoting such
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 Docwnents,
CONTRACTOR shall notify OWNER in writing
thereof within ten of the date of delivery of such
certiticates 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:
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 selection of a specific means, method,
technique, sequence or procedure of construction
which is indicated in and required by the Contract
Documents. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible to
see that the finished Work complies accurately with
the Contract Documents. '
6.2. CONTRACTOR shall keep on the Work at all
times during its progress a competent resident
superintendent, who shall not be replaced without
written notice to OWNER and ENGINEER except
under extraordinary circumstances. The
superintendent will be CONTRACTOR's
representative at the site and shall have authority to act
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on behalf of CONTRA<:TOR. All communications
given to the superintendent shall be as binding as if
given to CONTRACTOR. .
Labor, Materials and Equipment:
6.3. CONTRACTOR shalf provide competent,
suitably qualified personnel to survey and layout the
Work and perform construction' as required by the
Contract Docwnents. CONTRACTOR shall at aU
times maintain good discipline and order at the site.
Except in connection with the safety or protection of
persons or the Work or property at the site or adjacent
thereto, and except as otherwise indicated in the
.Contract Documents, all Work at the site shall be
performed during regular working hours, and
CONTRACTOR will not permit overtime work or the
performance of Work on Saturday, Sunday or any
legal holiday without OWNER's written consent given
after prior written notice to ENGINEER.
6.4. Unless otherwise specified in t,he Geperal
Requirements, CONTRACTOR shall furnish' and
asswne 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
necessary for the furnishing, performance, testing,
start-up and completion of the Work.
6.7. 1. Whenever materials or equipment are
specified or described in the Contract
Documents by using, the name of a
prqprietary item or the name of a particular
Supplier the naming of the item is intended to
establish the type, function and quality
required. Unless the name is followed by.
words . indicating that no substitution is
permitted, materials or equipment of other
Suppliers may be accepted by ENGINEER if
suffiCient information is' submitted by
CONTRACTOR to allow ENGINEER to
determine' that the material. or equipment
proposed is equivalent or equal to that
named. ~e procedure for review by
ENGINEER will include the following as
supplemented in the' Generar Requir~~erits.
Requests for review of substitute jtems of
'. material and equipment will riot qe accepted
by ENGINEER from anyone other than
6.5. All materials and equipment shall be of good
quality and new, except as otherwise provided in the
Contract Documents. If required by ENGINEER,
CONTRACTOR shall furnish satisfactory evidence
(including reports o(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 otherwis~ provided in the Contract Documents; but
no provision of any such instructions will be effective
to assign to ENGINEER. or any of ENGINEER's
consultants, agents or employees, any duty or
authority to supervise or direct the furnishing or
'perfonnance of the Work or any duty or authority to
undertake responsibility contrary to the provisions of
paragraph ?15 or 9.16.
Adjusting Progress Schedule:
6.6. CONTRACTOR shall submit to ENGINEER
for acceptance (to the extent indicated in paragraph
2.9) adjustments in the progress schedule to retlect 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.
Substitutes or "Or-Equal" Items:
CONTRACTOR. If CONTRACTOR wishes
to furnish or use a s'ubstitute item of material
or equipment, CONTRACTOR shall make
written application to ENGINEER 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 specitied. 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
nor acceptance of the substitute for use in the
Work will require a c;hange 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
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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 ENGINEER in evaluating the
proposed substitute. ENGINEER 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 ENGINEER, if
CONTRACTOR submits sufficient
information to allow ENGINEER to
determine that the substitute proposed is
equivalent to that indicated or required by
the Contract Documents. The procedure for
review by ENGINEER will be similar to that
provided in paragraph 6.7.1 as applied by
ENGINEER and as may be supplemented in
the General Requirements.
6.7.3. ENGINEER will be allowed a
reasonable time within which to evaluate
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 equipm~nt)
to be submitted to OWNER in advance of the
specified date prior to the Effective Date of
the Agreement of acceptance by OWNER
and ENGINEER and if CONTRACTOR has
submitted a list thereof in accordance with
the Supplementary Conditions, OWNER's or
ENGINEER's acceptance (either in writing
or by failing to make written objection
each proposed substitute. ENGINEER will
be the. sole judge of acceptability, and no
substitute. will be ordered, installed or
utilized without ENGINEER's prior written
acceptance which will be 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. ENGINEER will
record time required by ENGINEER and
ENGINE~R's consultants in evaluating
substitutions proposed by CONTRACTOR
and in making changes in the Contract
Documents occasioned thereby. Whether or
not ENGINEER accepts a proposed
substitute, CONTRACTOR shall reimburse
OWNER for the charges of ENGINEER and
ENGINEER'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 ENGINEER as indicated in
paragraph 6.8.2), whether initially or as a
substitute, against whom OWNER or
ENGINEER may have reasonable objection.
CONTRACTOR shall not be required to
employ any Subcontractor, Supplier or other
person or organization to furnish or perform
any of the Work against whom
CONTRACTOR has reasonable 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 in the cost occasioned by such
substitution and an appropriate Change Order
will be issued or Written Amendment signed.
No acceptance by OWNER or ENGINEER
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of any such Subcontractor, Supplier or other
person or organization shall constitute a
waiver of any right of OWNER or
ENGINEER to reject defective Work.
6.9. CONTRACTOR shall be fully responsible to
OWNER and ENGINEER 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 ENGINEER and any such Subcontractor, Supplier
or other person or organization, nor shall it create any
obligation on the part of OWNER or ENGINEER to
payor to see to the payment of any moneys due any
such Subconcractor, Supplier or other person or
organizacion except as may otherwise be required by
Laws and Regulations.
6.10. The divisions and sections of the
Specifications and' identifications of any Drawings
shall not concrol 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 ENGINEER and contains waIver provisions as
required by paragraph 5.11. CONTRACTOR shall
pay each Subcontractor a just share of any insurance
mon~ys received by CONTRACTOR on account of
losses under policies issued pursuant to paragraphs
5.6 and 5.7.
Patent Fees and Royalties:
6.14.1. CONTRACTOR shall gIve all
notices and comply with all Laws and
Regulations applicable to ~rnishing and
performance of the Work. Except where,
otherwise expressly required by applicable
Laws and Regulations, neither OWNER nor
ENGINEER shall be responsible for
6.12. CONTRACTOR shall pay all license fees imd
royalties and asswne 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. If a particular invention,
design, process, product or device is specified in the
Contract Docwnents for use in the performance of the
Work and if to the actual knowledge of OWNER or
ENGINEER its use is subject to patent rights or
copyrights calling for the payment of any license fee
or royalty to others, the existence of such rights shall
be disclosed by OWNER in the Contract Documents.
CONTRACTOR shari indemnify and hold harmless
'OWNER and ENGINEER and anyone directly or
indireccly employed by either of them from and
against all claims, damages, losses and expenses
(including attorneys' fees and court and arbitration
costs) arising out of any infringement of patent rights
or copyrights incident to the use in the performance of
the Work or resulting from the incorporation in the
Work of any invention, de~ign, 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. Unless otherwise provided in the
Supplementary Conditions" CONTRACTOR shall
obtain and pay for all construction permits and
licenses. OWNER shall assist CONTRACTOR, when
necessary, in obtaining such permits and licenses.
CONTRACTOR shall pay all governmental charges
which are applicable at the time of opening Bids, or if
there are no Bids on the Effective Date of the
Agreement. CONTRACTOR shall pay all.charges of
utility owners' for connections to the Work, and
OWNER shall pay all charges ofsuch utility owners
for capital costs reliited thereto such as plant
investment fees.
Laws and Regulations:
monitoring CONTRACTOR's, compliance
with any Laws or Regulations
6.14.2. If CONTRACTOR observes that
Specifications or Drawings are at variance
with any Laws or Regulations,
CONTR.A.CTOR shall give ENGINEER
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prompt written notice thereof, and any
necessary changes will be authorized by one
of the methods indicated in paragraph 3.4. If
CONTRACTOR performs any Work
knowing or having reason to know that it is
contrary to such Laws or Regulations, and
without such notice to ENGINEER,
CONTRACTOR shall bear all costs arising
therefrom; however, it shall not be
CONTRACTOR's primary responsibility to
make certain that the Specifications and
Drawings are in accordance with such Laws
and Regulations.
Taxes:
6.15. CONTRACTOR shall pay all sales,
conswner, use and other similar taxes required to be
paid by CONTRACTOR in accordance with the Laws
and Regulations of the place of the Project which are
applicable during the performance of the Work.
Use of Premises:
6.16. CONTRACTOR shall confme construction
equipment, the storage of materials and equipment and
the operations of workers to the Project site and land
and areas identitied in and permitted by the Contract
Documents and other land and areas permitted by
Laws and Regulations, right-so-way, permits and
easements, and shall not unreasonably encumber the
premises with construction equipment or other
materials or equipment. CONTRACTOR shall
assume full responsibility for any damage to any such
land or area, or to the owner or occupant thereof or of
any land or areas contiguous thereto, resulting from
the performance of the Work. Should any claim be
made against OWNER or ENGINEER by any such
owner or occupant because of the performance of the
Work. CONTRACTOR shall promptly attempt to
settle with such other part by agreement or otherwise
resolve the claim by arbitration or at law.
CONTRACTOR shall, to the fullest extent permitted
by Laws and Regulations, indemnify and hold
OWNER and ENGINEER harmless from and against
all claims, damages, losses and expense (including,
but not limited to, fees of engineers, architects,
attorneys and other professionals and court and
arbitration costs) arising directly, indirectly or
consequentially out of any action, legal or equitable,
6.20.1. all employees on the Work and
brought by any such other party against OWNER or
ENGINEER to the extent based on a claim arising out
of CONTRACTOR's performance of the Work.
6.17. ,During the progress of the Work,
CONTRACTOR shall keep the premises free from
accumulations of waste materials, rubbish and other
debris resulting from the Work. At the completion of
the Work CONTRACTOR shall remove all waste
materials, rubbish and debris from and about the
premises as well as all tools, appliances, construction
equipment and machinery, and surplus materials, and
shall leave the site clean and ready for 0ccupancy 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 it.
Record Documents:
6.19. CONTRACTOR shall maintain in a safe place
at the site one record copy of all Drawings,
Specifications, Addenda, Written Amendments,
Change Orders, Work Directive Changes, Field
Orders and written interpretations and clarifications
(issued pursuant to paragraph 9.4) in good order and
annotated to show all changes made during
construction. These record docwnents together with
all approved samples and a counterpart of all approved
Shop Drawings will be available to ENGINEER for
reference. Upon completion of the Work, these
record documents, samples and Shop Dra\\'ings will
be delivered to ENGINEER for OWNER.
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 take all necessary
precautions for the safety of, and shall provide the
necessary protection to prevent damage, injury or loss
to:
other persons and organizations who may be
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affected thereby;
6.20.2. all the Work and materials and
equipment to, be incorporated therein,
whether i.i1 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,
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utilities and Underground Facilities not
designated for removal, relocation or
replacement in the course o(construction.
CONTRACTOR shall comply with all applicable
Laws and Regulations of any public bo'dy having
jurisdiction for the safety of persons or property pr 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
'r 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 6.26.2 or 6.20.3
caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in pari, 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 ENGINEER or anyone employed by
either of them or anyone for whose acts either of them
may be liable, and not attributable, directly or
indirectly, in whole or in . part, to. the fault or
negligence of CONTRACTOR). CONTRACTOR's
,duties and responsibilities for the safety and protec'tiori
of the Work shall continue until such time as all the
Work is completed and ENGINEER has issu(':d 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
representative at the site whose duty shall be the
prevention of accidents. This person shall be
CONTRACTOR's superintendent unless otherwise
designated in writing by CONTRACTOR or OWNER.
Emergencies:
6.22. In emergencies affecting the safety or
protection of persons or the Work or property at the
site or adjacent thereto, CONTRACTOR, without
special instruction or authorization from ENGINEER
or OWNER, is obligated 'to act to prevent threatened
damage, injury or loss. CONTRACTOR shall give
ENGINEER prompt written notice if CONTRACTOR
believes that any significant changes in.the Work or
variations from the Contract Documents have been
,caused thereby. If ENGINEER determines that a
change in the Contract Documents is required because'
of the action taken in response to any emergency, a
Work Directive Change or Change Order will be
issued to docwnent the consequences of the changes or
variations.
Shop Drawings and Samples:
6.23. After checking and verifying all field
measurements and after complying with applicable
procedures specitied in the General Requirements,
CONTRACTOR shall submit to ENGINEER for
review and approval in accordance with the accepted
schedule of Shop Drawing submissions (see paragraph
2.9), or for other appropriate action if so indicated in
the Supplementary conditions, five copies (unless,
otherwise specified in the General Requirements) of
all Shop drawings, which will bear a stamp or specific
written indication that CONTRACTOR has satisfied
CONTRACTOR's responsibilities under the Contract
Documents with respect to the review of the
submission. All submissions will be identified as
ENGINEER may require. The data shown on the
Shop Drawings will be complete with respect to
quantities, dimensions, specified ,performance and
design criteria, materials and similar data to enable
, ENGINEER to review the information as required.
6.24. CONTRACTOR ,shall also submit to
ENGINEER for review and approval with such
promptness as to cause no delay in Work, all samples
required by the Contract Documents. All samples will
have been checked by and accompanied by a specific
written indication that CONTRACTOR has satisfied
CONTRACTOR's responsibilities under the Contract
,Documents with respect'. to 'the review of the
submission and will be identified clearly as to
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material, Suppler, pertinent data such as catalog
numbers and the use for which intended.
6.25.1. Before submission of each Shop
Drawing or sample CONTRACTOR shall
have determined and verified all quantities,
dimensions, specified performance criteria,
installation requirements, materials, catalog
nwnbers 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
Docwnents.
6.25.2. At the time of each submission,
CONTRACTOR shall give ENGINEER
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 Engineer for review
and approval of each such variation.
6.26. ENGINEER will review and approve with
reasonable promptness Shop drawings and samples,
but Engineer'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. CONTRACTOR shall make
corrections required by ENGINEER. and shall return
the required number of corrected copies of Shop
Drawings and submit as required new samples for
review and approval. CONTRACTOR shall direct
specific attention in writing to revisions other than the
corrections called for by ENGINEER on previous
submittals.
6.27. ENGINEER's review and approval of Shop
drawings or samples shall not relieve CONTRACTOR
from responsibility for any variation from the
requirements of the Contract documents unless
CONTRACTOR has in writing called ENGINEER's
attention to each such variation at the time of
submission as required by paragraph 6.25.2 and
ENGINEER has given written approval of each such
variation by a specific written notation thereof
incorporated in or accompanying the Shop drawing or
sample approval; nor will" any approval by
ENGINEER relieve CONTRACTOR from
responsibility for errors or omissions in the Shop
Drawings or from responsibility for having complied
with the provisions of paragraph 6.25.1
6.28. Where a Shop Drawing or sample is required
by the Specifications and related Work performed
prior to ENGINEER's review and approval of the
pertinent submission will be the sole expense and
responsibility of CONTRACTOR.
Continuing the Work:
6.29. CONTRACTOR shall carry on the Work and
adhere to the progress schedule during all disputes or
disagreements with OWNER. No Work shall be
delayed or postponed pending resolution of any
disputes or disagreements, except as permitted by
paragraph 15.5 or as CONTRACTOR and OWNER
may otherwise agree in writing.
Indemnification:
6.30. To the fullest extent permitted by Laws and
Regulations CONTRACTOR shall indemnifY and hold
harmless OWNER and ENGINEER and their
consultants, agents and employees from and against all
claims, damages, losses and expenses, direct, indirect
or consequential (including but not limited to fees and
charges of engineers, architects, attorneys and other
professionals and court and arbitration costs) arising
out of or resulting from the performance of the Work,
provided that any such claim, damage, loss or
expense (as) 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 art by a party
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indemnified hereunder or arises by or is imposed by
Law and Regulations regardless of the negligence of
6.31. In any and all claims against OWNER or
ENGINEER or any of their consultants, agents or
employees by any employee of CONTRACTOR, any
subcontractor, any person or organization directly or
indirectly employed by any of them to perform or
furnish any of the Work or anyone for whose acts any
of them may be liable, the indemnification obligation
under paragraph 6.30 shall not be limited in any way
by any limitation on the amount or type of damages,
compensation or benefits payable by or for
CONTRACTOR or any such Subcontractor other
person or organization under workers' or workmen's
compensation acts, disability benefit acts Or other
employee benefit acts.
6.32. The obligations of CONTRACTOR under
paragraph 6.30 shall not extend to the liability of
ENGINEER, ENGINEER's consultants, agents or
employees arising out of the preparation or approval
,of maps, drawings, opinions, reports, surveys, Change
Orders, designs or specifications.
ARTICLE 7 - OTHER WORK
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 utility owners o~ 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 shall make a claim therefor as
provided in Articles 11 and 12.
7,2. CONTRACTOR shall afford each utility owner
and other contractor who is a party to such a direct
contract (or OWNER, if OWNER is performing the
additional work with OWNER's employees) proper
and. safe access to the site and a reasonable opportunity
for the. introduction and storage of materials and
equipment and the execution of such work, and shall
any such party:
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 ENGINEER
and the others whose work will be affected. TI,1e
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.
7.3. If any part of CONTRACTOR's Work depends
for proper execution or results upon the work of any
such other contractor or utility owner (or OWNER),
CONTRACTOR shall inspect and promptly report to
ENGINEER in writing !t unavailable or unsuitable for
such property 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 deticiencies 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 specitic matters to
be covered by such authority ilnd 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
ENGINEER shall have any authority or responsibility
in respect of such coordination.
ARTICLE 8 - OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES
8.1. OWNER shall issue all communica.tions to
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CONTRACTOR through ENGINEER.
8.2. In case of termination of the employment of
ENGINEER, OWNER shall appoint an engineer
against whom CONTRACTOR makes no reasonable
objection, whose status under the Contract Documents
shall be that of the former ENGINEER. Any dispute
in connection with such appointment shall be subject
804. 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 ENGINEER in
preparing the drawings and Specifications.
8.5. OWNER's responsibilities in respect of
purchasing and maintaining liability and property
insurance are set forth in paragraphs 5.5. through 5.8.
8.6. OWNER is obligated to execute Change Orders
as indicated in paragraph 10.4
8.7. OWNER's responsibility in respect of certain
inspections, tests and approvals is set forth in
paragraph 13 A.
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.
ARTICLE 9 - ENGINEER'S STATUS DURING
CONSTRUCTION
Owner's Representative:
9.1. ENGINEER will be OWNER's representative
during the construction period. The duties and
responsibilities and the limitations of authority of
ENGINEER as OWNER's representative during
construction are set forth in the Contract Documents
and shall not be extended without written consent of
OWNER and ENGINEER.
VISITS to SITE:
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.
9.2. ENGINEER will make visits to the site at
intervals appropriate to the various stages of
construction to observe the progress and quality of the
executed Work and to determine, in general, if the
Work is proceeding in accordance with. the Contract
Docwnents. ENGINEER will not be required to make
exhaustive or continuous on-site inspections to check
the quality or quantity of the Work. ENGINEER's
efforts will be directed toward providing for OWNER
a greater degree of confidence that the completed
Work will conform to the Contract Documents. On
the basis of such visits and on-site observations as an
experienced and qualified design professional,
ENGINEER 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 ENGINEER agree,
ENGINEER will furnish a Resident Project
Representative to assist ENGINEER in observing the
performance of the Work. The duties, responsibilities
and limitations of authority 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 ENGINEER'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:
904. ENGINEER wilI issue with reasonable
promptness such written clarifications or
. interpretations of the requirements of the Contract
Documents (in the form of Drawings or otherwise) as
ENGINEER may determine necessary, which shall be
consistent with or reasonably inferable from the
overalI intent of the Contract Documents. If
CONTRACTOR believes that a written clarification or
interpretation justifies an increase in the Contract
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Price or an extension of the, Contract Time and the
parties are unable to agree to the amount or extent
thereof, CONTRACTOR may make a claim therefor
as provided in Article 11 or AIlicle ,12.
Authorized Variations in Work:
9.5. ENGINEER may authorize minor variations in
the Work from the requirements of the Contract
Docwnents which do not involve an adjustment in the
Contract Price or the Contract Time and are consistent
with the overall intent of the ContracrDocuments.
Rejecting Defective Work:
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9.6. ENGINEER will have authority to disapprove
or reject Work which ENGINEER believes to be
defective, and will also have authority to require
special inspection 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 ENGINEER's responsibility
for Shop Drawings and samples, see paragraphs 6.23
through 6.28 inclusive.
9.8. In connection with ENGINEER's
responsibilities as to Change Orders, see Articles 10,
11 and,12.
9.9. In connection with ENGINEER's
responsibilities in respect of Applications for Payment,
etc., see Article 14.
, Determinations for Unit Prices:
. 9.10. ENGINEER will determine the actUal
quantItIes and classitications of. Unit Price Work
performed by CONTRACTOR. ENGINEER will
review with ,CONTRACTOR ENGINEER's
preliminary determinations on such mat~ers before
rendering a written decision ,thereon (by
recommendation of an Application for Payment or
otherwise). ENGINEER's written decisions. thereon
will .be final and binding upon OWNER' or
CONTRACTOR delivers to the' other party" to tlie
Agreement and to ENGINEER written notice of'
intention to appeal from such a decision.
Decisions on Disputes:
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.
9.11. ,ENGINEER will be the initial interpreter of
the requirements of the Contract Docwnents 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 Docum~nts pertaining to the
performance and furnishing of the Work and claims
under Articles 11 and 12 in respect of changes in the
Contract Price or Contract Time will be referred
initially to ENGINEER in writing with a request for a
formal decision in accordance with this paragraph,
which ENGINEER will render in writing within a
reasonable time. Written notice of each such, dispute
and other matter will be delivered by the claimant to
ENGINEER and the other party to the Agreement
promptly (but in no event later than thirty days) after
the occurrence of the events giving rise thereto, and
written supporting data will be submitted to
ENGINEER and the other party within sixty days after
such occurrence unless ENGINEER allows an
ad~,itional 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, ENGINEER will not
show partiality to OWNER or CONTRACTQR and
will ,not be liable in connection with any interpretation
or decision rendered in good faith in such capacity.
The rendering of a decision by ENGINEER pursuant
to paragraphs 9.10 and 9. II with respect to any such
claim, dispute or other matter (except any which have
been waived by the making or acceptance of fmal
payment as provided in paragraph 14.16) will be a
condition precedent to any exercise by OWNER or
CONTRACTOR of such rights or remedies as either
may otherwise have under the Contract Docwnents or
by Laws or Regulations in resp'ect of any such claim,
dispute or other matter.
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Limitations on Engineer's Responsibilities:
9.13. Neither ENGINEER's authority to act under
this Article 9 or elsewhere in the Contract Docwnents
nor any decision made by ENGINEER in good faith
either to exercise or not exercise such authority shall
give rise to any duty or responsibility .of ENGINEER
to CONTRACTOR, any Subcontractor, any Supplier,
or any other person or organization performing any of
the Work, or to any surety for any of them.
9.14. Whenever in the Contract Documents the
terms "as ordered", "as directed", "as required", "as
allowed", "as approved", or terms of the like effect
or import are used, or the adjectives "reasonable",
9.15. ENGINEER will not be responsible for
CONTRACTOR's means, methods, techniques,
sequences or procedures of construction, or the safety
precautions and programs incident thereto" and
ENGINEER will not be responsible for
CONTRACTOR's failure to perform or furnish the
Work in accordance with the Contract Docwnents.
9.16. ENGINEER will not be responsible for the
acts or omissions of CONTRACTOR or of any
Subcontractor, any Supplier, or of any other person or
organization performing or furnishing any of the
Work.
ARTICLE 10 - CHANGES IN THE WORK
10.1. Without invalidating the Agreement and
without notice to any surety, OWNER may, at any
time or from time to time, order additions, deletions
or revisions in the Work; these will be authorized by
a Written Amendment, a Change Order, or a Work
Directive change. Upon receipt of any such
document, CONTRACTOR shall promptly proceed
with the Work involved which will be performed
under the applicable conditions of the Contract
Documents (except as otherwise specifically
provided) .
10.2. If OWNER and CONTRACTOR are unable
to agree as to the extent, if any, of an increase or
decrease in the Contract Price or an extension or
shortening of the Contract Time that should be
allowed as a result of a Work Directive Change. a
claim may be made therefor as provided in Article 11
"suitable", "acceptable", "proper" or "satisfactory" or
adjectives of like effect or import are used to describe
a requirement, direction, review or judgement of
ENGINEER as to the Work, it is intended that such
requirement. direction, review or judgement will be
solely to evaluate the Work for compliance with the
Contract Documents (unless there is a specific
statement indicating otherwise). The use of any such
term or adjective shall not be effective to assign to
ENGINEER any duty or authority to supervise or
direct the furnishing or performance or the Work or
any duty or authority to undertake responsibility
contrary to the provisions of paragraph 9.15 or 9.16.
or Article 12.
10.3. CONTRACTOR shall not be entitled to an
increase in the Contract Price or an extension of the
Contract Time with respect to any Work performed
that is not required by the Contract Documents as
amended, modified and supplemented as provided in
paragraphs 3.4 and 3.5, except in the case of an
emergency as provided in paragraph 6.22 and except
in the case of uncovering Work as provided in
paragraph 13.9.
1004. OWNER and CONTRACTOR shall execute
appropriate Change Orders (or Written Amendments)
covering:
1004.1. changes in 'the Work which are
ordered by OWNER pursuant to paragraph
10.1, are required because of acceptance of
defective Work under paragraph 13.13 or
correcting defective Work under paragraph
13.14, or as agreed to by the parties.
1004.2. changes in the Contract Price or
Contract Time which are agreed to by the
parties; and.
1004.3. changes in the Contract Price or
Contract Time which embody the substance
of any written decision rendered by
ENGINEER pursuant to paragraph 9.Il;
provided that, in lieu of executing any such Change
Order, an appeal may be taken from any such decision
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in accordance with the ~provisions of the Contract
Docwnents and applicable Laws and Regulations, but
during any such appeal, CONTRACTOR shall carry
on the Work and adhere to the progress schedule as
provided in paragraph 6.29.
10.5. If notice of any change affecting the general
scope of the Work or the provisions of the Contract
Documents (including, butn6t 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
11.2. The Contract Price may only be changed by a
Change Order or by a Written' Amendment. Any
claim for an increase or decrease in the Contract Price
shall be based on written notice delivered by the party
making the claim to the other' party and to
ENGINEER promptly (but in no event later than 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 ENGINEER allows an additional
period of time to ascertain more accurate data in
support of the claim) and shall be accompanied by
claimant's written statement that the amount claimed
covers all known amounts (direct, indirect and
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 ENGINEER in accordance with paragraph 9.11 if
OWNER and CONTRACTOR cannot otherwise agree
on the amount involved. No claim for an adjustment
in the Contract Price will be valid if not submitted in
accordance with this paragraph 11.2.
11.3. The value of any Work covered by a, Change
Order or of any claim for an increase or decrease in
the Contract Price shall be determined in one of the
following ways:
11.3.1. Where the Work involved is
covered by unit prices contained in the
Contract Documents, by application of unit
prices to the quantities of the items involved
(subject to the provisions of paragraphs
11.9.1. through 11.9.3., inclusive).
'11.3.2. By mutual acceptance of a lump
, sum (which may include an allowance of
adjusted accordingly.
ARTICLE 11 - CHAt~GE OF CONTRACT PRICE
11.1. The Contract Price constitutes the total
compensation (subject to authorized adjustments)
payable to CONTRACTOR for performing the Work.
All duties, responsibilities and obligations assigned to
or undertaken by CONTRACTOR shall be at his
expense without change in the Contract Price.
overhead and profit not necessarily in
accordance with paragraph 11.6.2.1).
11.3.3. On the basis of the Cost of the
Work (determined as provided in paragraph
,11.4 and 11.5) plus a CONTRACTOR's Fee
for overhead and profit (determined as
provided in paragraphs 11.6 and 11.7).
Cost of the Work:
11.4. The term Cost of the Work means the swn of
all costs necessarily incurred and paid by
CONTRACTOR in the proper performance of the
Work. Except as otherwise may be agreed to in
writing by OWNER, such costs,shall be in amounts no
higher than those prevailing in the locality of the
Project, shall include only the following items and
shall not include any of the costs itemized in paragraph
11.5:
11.4.1. Payroll, costs for employees in the'
direct employ of CONTRACT0R in the
performance of the Work under schedules of
job classifications agreed upon by OWNER
and CONTRACTOR: Payroll costs for
employees not employed full time on the
Work shall be apportioned on the basis of
their time spent on the Work. Payroll costs
shall include, but not be limited to, salaries
and wages plus the cost of fringe benefits
which shall include social security
contributions, unemployment; excise and
payroll taxes, workers' or workmen's
compensation, health and retirement benefits,
bonuses, sick leave, vacation and holiday pay
applicable thereto. Such employees shall
include superintendents and foremen at the
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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.
from Subcontractors acceptable to
CONTRACTOR and shall deliver such bids
to OWNER who will then determine, with
the advice of ENGINEER, which bids will be
accepted. If a subcontract provides that the
Subcontractor is to be paid on the basis of
Cost of the Work Plus a Fee, the
Subcontractor's Cost of the Work shall be
determined in the same manner as
CONTRACTOR's Cost of the Work. All
subcontracts shall be subject to the other
provisi<:>ns of the Contract Docwnents insofar
as applicable.
1104.2. Cost of all materials and equipment
furnished and incorporated in the Work,
including costs of transportation and storage
thereof, and Suppliers' field services required
in connection therewith. All cash discounts
shall accrue to CONTRACTOR unless
OWNER deposits funds with
CONTRACTOR with which to make
payments, in which case the cash discounts
shall accrue to OWNER. All trade
discounts, rebates and refunds and all returns
from sale of surplus materials and equipment
shall accrue to OWNER, and
CONTRACTOR shall make prOVISIOns so
that they may be obtained.
11.4.4. Costs of special consultants
(including but not limited to engineers,
architects, testing laboratories, surveyors,
attorneys and accountants) employed for
servil:es specifically related to the Work.
11.4.3. Payments made by CONTRACTOR
to the Subcontractors for Work performed by
Subcontractors. If required by OWNER,
CONTRACTOR shall obtain competitive bids
11.4.5.1. The proportion of necessary
transportation, travel and subsistence
expenses of CONTRACTOR's employees
incurred in discharge of duties connected
with the Work.
11.4.5. Supplemental costs including the
following:
equipment, machinery or parts shall cease
when the use thereof is no longer necessary
for the Work.
11.4.5.2. Cost, including transportation
and maintenance, of all materials, supplies,
equipment, machinery, appliances, office and
temporary facilities at the site and hand tools
not owned by the workers, 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.
11.4.5.4. Sales, conswner, 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 permit and licenses.
1104.5.3. Rentals of all construction
equipment and machinery and the parts
thereof whether rented from CONTRACTOR
or others in accordance with the rental
agreements approved by OWNER with the
advice of ENGINEER, and the costs of
transportation, loading, unloading,
installation, dismantling and removal
thereof--aIl in accordance with terms of said
rental agreements. The rental of any such
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 5.9), provided
they have resulted from causes other than the
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negligence of CONTRACTOR, any
Subcontractor, or anyone directly or
indirectly employed by any of them or for
whose acts any of them may be lia~le. Such
losses shall include settlements made with the
written consent arid 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 costof 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 for
property insurance coverage 'within the limits
11.5.3. Any part of 'CONTRACTOR's
capital expenses, including' interest on
CONTRACTOR's capital employed for the
, Work and charges against CONTRACTOR
for delinquent payments.
11.504. 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 whose acts ahy '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
of the deductible amounts established by
OWNER in accordance with paragraph 5.9.
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 11A.4--~ll of which are to be
considered administrative costs covered by
the CONTRACTOR's Fee.
11.5.2. Expenses of CONTRACTOR's
principal and branch offices other than
CONTRACTOR's office at the site.
costs of any kind and the costS of any item,
not specifically 'and expressly included in
paragraph 11.4.
CONTRACTOR's Fee:
11.6. The 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
percentage.s 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 the
CONTRACTOR',s Fee shall be fifteen
percent;
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11.6.2.2. for costs incurred under
paragraph 1104.3, the CONTRACTOR's Fee
shall be tive 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 tifteen 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 11.5;
11.6.204. 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 other additions and credits
are involved in anyone change, the
adjustment in CONTRACTOR's Fee shall be
computed on the basis of the net change in
accordance with paragraphs 11.6.2.1 through
11.6.204, inclusive.
11.7. Whenever the cost of any Work is to be
determined pursuant to paragraph 11.4 or 11.5,
Prior to final payment, an appropriate Change Order
will be issued as recommended by ENGINEER to
reflect actual amounts due CONTRACTOR on
account of Work covered by allowances, and the
Contract Price shall be 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 classification of Unit Price
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CONTRACTOR will submit in form acceptable to
ENGINEER an itemized cost breakdown together with
supporting data.
Cash Allowances:
11.8. It is understood that CONTRACTOR has
included in the Contract Price all allowances so named
in the Contract Docwnents 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 ENGINEER.
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
expense 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.
Work performed by CONTRACTOR will be
made by ENGINEER 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 es'timated q'uantity 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.
ARTICLE 12- CHANGE OF CONTRACT TIMF:
12.1. The Contract Time may only be changed by a
Change Order or a Written Amendment. Any claim
for an extension or shorten~g of the Contract Time
shall be based on written notice delivered by the party
making the claim to the other party and to
ENGINEER promptly (but in no event later than thirty
days) after the occurrence of the event giving rise to
the claim and stating the generar natUre of the claim.
Notice of the extent of the claim With supporting data
shall be delivered within sixty days after such
, occurrence (unless ENGINEER allows an additional
period of time to ascertain more accurate data in
support of the claim) and shall be a~companied by the
claimant's written statement that the adjustment
claimed is the entire adjustment to which the claimant
has reason to believe it is entitled as a result of the
occurrence of said event. ,All claims for adjustment in
the Contract Time shall be determined by ENGINEER
in accordance with paragraph 9.11 ,if OWNER and
CONTRACTOR cannot otherwise agree. No claim
for an adjustment in the Contract Time will be valid if
not submitted in accordance with the requirements of
this paragraph 12.1.
.12.2., The Contract Time will be extended in an
amount equal to time lost due to delays beyond the
control of CONTRACTOR if a claim is made therefor
Access to Work:
13.2. ENGINEER and ENGINEER's
representatives, other representatives of OWNER,
testing agencies and governmental agencies with
jurisdictional interests will have access to the Work at
reasonable times of their observation, inspecting and
testing. CONTRACTOR shall provide proper and
safe conditions for such access.
Tests and Inspections:
13.3. CONTRACTOR shall give ENGINEER
timely notice of readiness of the Work for all required
inspections, tests or approvals.
1304. ;ff Laws or Regulations of any public body
having jurisdiction require any Work (or part thereot)'
as provided in paragraph 12.1. Such delays shall
include, but not be limited to, acts or neglect by
OWNER or others performing additional work as
contemplated by Article 7, or to fires, floods, labor
disputes, epidemics, abnormal weather conditions or
acts of God.
12.3. All time. limitS stated in the Contract
Docwnents are of the essence of the Agreement. The
provisions of this Article 12 shall not exclude recovery
for damages (including but not limited to fees and
charges of engineers, architects, attorneys and other
professionals and COurt and arbitration costs) for delay
,by either party.
ARTICLE 13 - WARRAJ.VfY'AND GUARA1'lTEE:
TESTS AND INSPECTIONS:
CORRECTION, REMOV A.L OR
ACCEPTANCE OF DEFECTIVE
WORK
Warranty and Guarantee:
13.1. CONTRACTOR warrants and guarantees to
OWNER and ENGINEER that all Work will be in
accordance with the Contract Documents and will not
be defective. Prompt notice of all defects ,shall be
given [0 CONTRACTOR. 'All defective Work,
whether or not in place, may be rejected, corrected or
accepted as provided in this Article 13.
to specifically be inspected," tested or approved,
CONTRACTOR shall asswne full responsibility
therefor, pay all costs in connection therewith and
furnish ENGINEER the required certificates of
inspection, testing or approval. ,CONTRACTOR shall
also be responsible' for and' shall pay all costs in
connection with any inspection or testing required in
connection with OWNER's or ENGINEER's
acceptance of a Supplier of materials or equipment
proposed to be incorporated in the. Work. or of
materials or equipment submitted for approval prior to
, CONTRACTOR's purchase thereof for incorporation
in the Work., The cost of all inspections, tests and
approvals in addition to the above which are required
by the Contract Documents shall be paid by OWNER
(unless otherwise specified).
13.5. AIl inspections, tests or approvals other than
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those required by Laws or Regulations of any public
body having jurisdiction shall be performed by
organizations acceptable to OWNER and
CONTRACTOR (or by ENGINEER 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 ENGINEER, it must,
if requested by ENGINEER, be uncovered for
observation. Such uncovering shall be at
CONTRACTOR's expense uniess CONTRACTOR
has given ENGINEER timely notice of
CONTRACTOR's intention to cover the same and
ENGINEER has not acted with reasonable promptness
in response to such notice.
13.7. Neither observations by ENGINEER nor
inspections, tests or approvals by others shall relieve
CONTRACTOR from CONTRACTOR's obligations
to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract
Documents.
Uncovering Work:
13.8. If any Work is covered contrary to the written
request of ENGINEER, it must, if requested by
ENGINEER, be uncovered for ENGINEER's
observation and replaced at CONTRACTOR's
expense
13.9.' If ENGINEER considers it necessary or
advisable that covered Work be observed by
ENGINEER or inspected or tested by others,
CONTRACTOR, at ENGINEER's request, shall
uncover, expose or otherwise make available for
observation, inspection or testing as ENGINEER may
require, that portion of the Work in question,
Correction or Removal of Defective Work:
13.11. If required by ENGINEER, CONTRACTOR
shall promptly, as directed, either correct all defective
Work, whether or not fabricated, installed or
completed, or, if the Work has been rejected by
ENGINEER, remove it from the site and replace it
with nondefective Work. CONTRACTOR shall bear
all direct, indirect and consequential costs of such
correction or removal (including but not limited to
fees and charges of engineers, architects, attorneys
and other professionals) made necessary thereby.
One Year Correction Period:
furnishing all necessary, labor. material and
equipment. If it is found that such Work isdefective,
CONTRACTOR shall bear all direct, indirect and
consequential costs of such uncovering, exposure,
observation, inspection and testing and of satisfactory
reconstruction, (including but not limited to fees and
charges of engineers, 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,
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. If the Work is defective, or CONTRACTOR
fails to supply sufficient skilled workers or suitable
materials or equipment, or fails to furnish or perform
the Work in such a way that the completed Work will
conform to the Contract Documents, OWNER may
order CONTRACTOR to stop the Work, or any
portion thereof, until the cause tor 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.
13.12. If within one year after the date of
Substantial Completion or such longer period of time
as may be prescribed by Laws or Regulations or by
the terms of any applicable special guarantee required
by the Contract Documents or by any specific
provision of the Contract Documents, any Work is
found to be defective, 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
nondefective Work. If CONTRACTOR does not
promptly comply with the terms of such instructions,
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or in an emergency where delay would cause serious
risk, of loss or damage, OWNER may have the
defective Work corrected or the rejected Work
removed and replaced, and all direct, indirect and
consequential costs of such removal and replacement
(including but not limited to fees and charges of
engineers. architects, attorneys and other
professionals) will be paid by CONTRACTOR. In
special circumstances' where a particular item or
equipment is placed. in continuous service before
Substantial Completion of all the Work, the correction
period for that item may start to run from an earlier
date if so provided in the Specifications or by Written
Amendment
Acceptance of Defective Work:
13.13. If, instead of requiring correction or removal
and replacement of defective Work, OWNER (and.
prior to ENGINEER's recommendation of fInal
payment, also ENGINEER) prefers to accept it,
13.14. If CONTRACTOR fails within a reasonable
time after written notice of ENGINEER to proceed to
correct and to correct defective Work or to remove
and replace rejected Work as required by ENGINEER
in accordance with paragraph 13.11 , or if
CONTRACTOR fails to perform th'e Work in
,accordance with the Contract Documents, or if
CONTRACTOR fails 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,o 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. p.ossession 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
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 ENGINEER, and a
OWNER may do so. CONTRACTOR shall bear all
direct, indirect and consequential costs attributable to
OWNER's evaluation of an determination to accept
such defective Work (such costs to be approved by
ENGINEER as to reasonableness and to include but
not be limited to fees and charges of engineers,
architects, attorneys and other professionals). If any
such acceptance occurs prior to ENGINEER's
recommendation of tinal payment, a Change Order
will be issued incorporating the necessary revisions in
the Contract Docwnents 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 afte{such recommendation,
an appropriate amount will be paid by
CONTRACTOR to OWNER.
OWNER May Correct Defective Work:
Change Order will be issued incorporating the
necessary revision in the Contract Documents with
respect to the Work; and QWNER 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 and arbitration costs
and all costs of repair and replacement of work of
others destroyed or damaged by correction, removal
or replacement of CONTRACTOR's defective Work.
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.
ARTICLE 14 .PA YMENTS TO CONTRACTOR
AND COMPLETION
Schedule of Values:,
14.1. The schedule of values established as provided
in paragraph 2.9 will serve as the basis for progress
payments and will be incorporated into. a form of
Application for Payment acceptable to ENGINEER.
Progress paYments on account of Unit Price Work
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will be based on the nwnber of units completed
Application for Progress Payment:
14.2. At least twenty days before each progress
payment is scheduled (but not more often than once a
month), CONTRACTOR shall submit to ENGINEER
for review an Application for Payment ftIled 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 Docwnents. If payment is
requested on the basis of materials and equipment not
incorporated in the Work but delivered and suitably
stored at the site or at another location agreed to in'
writing, the Application for Payment shall also be
accompanied by a bill of sale, invoice or other
documentation warranting that OWNER has received
the materials and equipment free and clear of all liens,
charges, security interests and encumbrances (which
are hereinafter in these General Conditions referred to
as "Liens") and in 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. 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
an 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:
1404. ENGINEER will, within ten days after receipt
of each Application for Payment, either indicate in
writing a recommendation of payment and present the
Application to OWNER, or return the Application to
14.6. ENGINEER's recommendation of fInal
payment will constitute an additional representation by
ENGINEER 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. ENGINEER may refuse to recommend the
CONTRACTOR indicating in writing ENGINEER's
reason for refusing to recommend payment. In the
latter case, CONTRACTOR may make the necessary
corrections and resubmit the Application. Ten days
after presentation of the Application for Payment with
ENGINEER's recommendation, the amount
recommended will (subject to the provisions of the last
sentence of paragraph 14.7) become due and when
due will be paid by OWNER to CONTRACTOR.
14.5. ENGINEER's recommendation of any
payment requested in an Application for Payment will
constitute a representation by ENGINEER to
OWNER, based on ENGINEER's on-site observations
of the Work in progress as an experienced and
qualified design professional and on ENGINEER's
review of. the Application' of Payment and the
accompanying.' data and schedules that the Work has
progressed to .the point indicated; that, to the best of
the ENGINEER's knowledge, information and belief,
the quality of the Work is in accordance with the
Contract Docwnents (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 fmal determination of quantities and classifications
of Unit Price 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 ENGINEER 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
ENGINEER 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.
whole or any part of any payment if, in ENGINEER's
opinion. it would be incorrect to make such
representations to OWNER. ENGINEER 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
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may be necessary in ENGINEER'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 ENGINEER'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 ENGINEER because claims
have been made against OWNER on account of
CONTRACTOR's performance or furnishing of the
Work or Liens have been filed in connection with the
Work or there are other items entitling OWNER to a
set-off against the amount recommended, but OWNER
must give CONTRACTOR immediate written notice
(with a copy to ENGINEER) stating the reasons for
such action.
Substantial Completion:
,14.8. When CONTRACTOR considers the entire
Work ready for its intended use CONTRACTOR shall
notify OWNER and ENGINEER in writing that the
entire Work is substantially complete (except for items
specifically listed by CONTRACTOR as incomplete)
and request that ENGINEER issue a certificate of
Substantial Completion. Within a reasonable time '
thereafter. OWNER, CONTRACTOR and
ENGINEER shall make an inspection of the Work to
determine the status of completion: If ENGINEER'
does not consider the Work substantially complete,
ENGINEER will notify CONTRACTOR in writing
giving the reasons therefor. If ENGINEER considers
14.10. Use by OWNER of any finished part of the,
Work, which has specifically been identified in the
Contract Documents, or which OWNER, ENGINEER
and CONTRACTOR agree constitutes a separatdy
functioning and useable part of the Work that can be
used by OWNER without significant interference with
the Work substantially compete, ENGINEER will
prepare and deliver to OWNER a tentative certificate
of Substantial Completion which shall fix the date of
Substantial Completion. There shall be attached to the
certificate a tentative list of items to be completed or
corrected before fmal payment. OWNER shall have
seven days after receipt of the tentative certificate
during which to make written objection to ENGINEER
as to any provisions of the certificate or attached list.
If, after c,onsidering such objections, ENGINEER
concludes that the Work is not substantially complete,
ENGINEER will within fourteen days aft~r submission
of the tentative certificate to OWNER notify
,CONTRACTOR in writing, stating the reasons
therefor. If, after consideration of OWNER's
objections, ENGINEER considers the Work
substantially complete, ENGINEER will within
fourteen days execute and deliver to OWNER 'and
CONTRACTOR a defmitive certificate of Substantial
Completion (with a revised tentative list of items to be
completed or corrected) reflecting such changes from
the tentative' certificate as' ENGINEER believes
justitied after consideration of any objections from
OWNER. At the time of delivery of the tentative
certificate of Substantial Completion ENGINEER will
deliver to OWNER and CONTRACTOR a written
recommendation as to division of responsibilities
pending final payment between OWNER and
CONTRACTOR with respect to security, operation,
safety, maintenance, heat, utilities, insurance and
warranties. Unless OWNER and CONTRACTOR
agree otherwise in writing and so inform ENGINEER
prior to ENGINEER's issuing the defmitive certificate
of Substantial Completion, ENGINEER's aforesaid
recommendation will be binding on OWNER and
CONTRACTOR until final payment.
14.9. OWNER shall have the right to exclude
CONTRACTOR' from Work after the date of'
Substantial Completion, but, OWNER shall allow
CONTRACTOR r7asonable access to complete or
correct items on the tentative'list.
Partial Utilizatio1l:
CONTRACTOR's performance of the remainder of
the Work, may be accomplished prior to Substantial
Completion of all the Wo'rk subject to the following:
14.10.1. OWNER at any time may request
CONTRACTOR in writing to permit
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OWNER to use any such part of the Work
which OWNER believes to be ready for its
intended use and substantially complete. If
CONTR...:\CTOR agrees, CONTRACTOR
will certify to OWNER and ENGINEER that
said part of the WORK is substantially
complete and request ENGINEER to issue a
certificate of Substantial Completion for that
part of the Work. CONTRACTOR at any
time may notify OWNER and ENGINEER in
writing that CONTRACTOR considers any
such part of the Work ready for its intended
use and substantially complete and request
ENGINEER to issue a certificate of
Substantial Completion for that part of the
Work. Within a reasonable time after either
such request, OWNER, CONTRACTOR and
ENGINEER shall make an inspection of that
part of the Work to determine its status of
completion. If ENGINEER does not
consider that part of the Work to be
substantially complete, ENGINEER will
notify OWNER and CONTRACTOR in
writing giving the reasons therefor. If
ENGINEER considers that part of the Work
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 ENGINEER and
within a reasonable time thereafter OWNER,
CONTRACTOR and ENGINEER shall make
an inspection of that part of the Work to
determine its status of completion and will
prepare a list of the items' remaining to be,
completed or corrected thereon before fmal
14.12. After CONTRACTOR has completed all
such corrections to the satisfaction of ENGINEER and
delivered all maintenance and operating instructions,
schedules, guarantees, Bonds, certificates of
inspection, marked-up record documents (as provided
in paragraph 6. 19) and other documents--all as
required by Contract Documents. and after
payment. If CONTRACTOR does not object
in writing to OWNER and ENGINEER that
such part of the Work is not ready for
separate operation by OWNER, ENGINEER
will finalize the list of items to be completed
or corrected and will deliver such list to
OWNER and CONTRACTOR together with
a written recommendation as to the division
of responsibilities pending fmal payment
between OWNER and CONTRACTOR with
respect to security, operation, safety,
maintenance, utilities. insurance, warranties
and guarantees for that part 0f 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 ENGINEER). 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.
Final Inspection:
14.11. Upon written notice from CONTRACTOR
that the enti!e Work or an agreed portion thereof is
complete, ENGINEER will make a tinal inspection
with OWNER and CONTRACTOR and will notify
CONTRACTOR in writing of all particulars in which
this inspection reveals that the Work is incomplete or
defective. CONTRACTOR shall immediately take
such measures as are necessary to remedy such
deficiencies.
Final Application for Payment:
ENGINEER has indicated that the Work is acceptable
(subject to the provisions of paragraph 14.16),
CONTRACTOR may make application for fmal
payment following the procedure for progress
payments. The fmal Application for Payment shall be
accompanied by all documentation called for in the
Contract Documents, together with complete and
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legally effective releases or waivers (satisfactory to
OWNER) of, all Liens arising out of or filed in
connection with the Work. In lieu thereof and as
approved by OWNER, CONTRACTOR may furnish
receipts or releases in full; an affidavit of
CONTR1-\CTOR that the releases and receipts include
all labor, serVices, material and equipment for which
a Lien could be filed, and that all payrolls, material
and equipment bills, and other indebtedness connected
with the Work for which OWNER or OWNER's
property migh~ in any way be responsible, have been
paid or otherwise satistied; and consent of the surety,
if any, to' final payment. If any Subcontractor or
Supplier fails to furnish a release or receipt in full,
CONTRACTOR may furnish a Bond or other
'collateral satisfactory to OWNER to indemnify
OWNER against any Lien.
Final Payment and Acceptan~e:
14.13. If, on the basis of ENGINEER's observation
of the work during construction and ,fmal inspection,
and ENGINEER's review of the final Application for
Payment and accompanying documentation-- all as
required by th~ Contract Documents, ENGINEER is
satistied that the Work has been completed and
CONTRACTOR's other obligations under the
Contract Documents have been fulfilled, ENGINEER
will, within ten days after receipt of the fmal
Application for Payment, indicate, in writing
ENGINEER's recommendation of payment and
preSent the Application to 'OWNER for payment.
Thereupon ENGINEER will give written notice to
OWNER and CONTRACTOR that the Work is
acceptable subject to the provisions of paragraph
14.16. Otherwise, ENGINEER 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.
Thirty days after pr~sentation to OWNER of the
Application and accompanying documentation, in
appropriate form and substance,' and with,
ENGINEER's recommendation and notice of
acceptability, the amount recommended by
ENGINEER will become due and will be paid by
OWNER to CONTRACTOR.
14.14. If, through no fault of CONTRACTOR, fmal
completion of the Work is signiticantly delayed'and'if
ENGINEER so confirms, OWNER shall, upon receipt
of CONtRACTOR's final Application for Payment
and recommendation of ENGINEER, 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 that the retainagestipulated in the
Agreement, and if Bonds have been furnished as
required in paragraph 5. 1, the written consent of the
surety to the' payment ()f the, balance due for that
portion of the Work fully completed and accepted shall
be submitted by CONTRACTOR to ENqINEER with
the Application for such payment. Such payment shall
be made under the terms and conditions governing
'final payment, except that it shall not constituCe a
waiver of claims.
Contractor's Continuing Obligation:
14.15. CONTRACTOR's obligation to perfonn and
complete the Work in accordance with the Contract
Documents shall be ,absolute. Neither
recommendation of any progress or tinal payment by
ENGINEER, nor the issuance of a certificate of
Substantial Completion, nor any payment by OWNER
or CONTRACTOR und.er the contract Documents,
nor any use or occupancy of the Work or any part
thereof by OWNER, nor, any act of acceptance by
OWNER nor any failure to'do so, nor any review and
approval of a Shop Drawing' or sample submission,
nor the issuance of a notice. of acceptability by
ENGINEER pursuant to paragraph 14.13, nor any
correct of defective Work by OWNER will constitute
an acceptance of Work not in accordance with the
Contract Docwnents or a release of CONTRACTOR's
obligation to perform the, Work m accordance with the
Contract Documents (except as provided in paragraph
14.16). '
Waiver of Claims:
14.16. The making and acceptance of final payment
will constitute: .
14.16.1. a waiver of all.claims by OWNER
'against CONTRACTOR, except claims
arising from unsettled Liens, from defective
Work appearing' 'after final inspection
pursuant to paragraph 14.11 Of from failure
to comply with the Contract Documents or
the terms of any special guarantees specified
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therein; however, it will not constitute a
waiver by OWNER of any rights in respect
of CONTRACTOR's continuing obligations
under the Contract Documents; and
ARTICLE 15 - SUSPENSION OF WORK AND
TERi\HNATION
Owner May Suspend Work:
15.1. OWNER may, at any time 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 ENGINEER which will fIx the
date on which Work will be reswned.
CONTRACTOR shall reswne the Work on the date so
ftxed. CONTRACTOR shall be allowed an increase
in the Contract Price or any extension of the Contract
Time, or both, directly attributable to any suspension
if CONTRACTOR makes an approved claim thereof
as provided in Articles 11 and 12.
OWNER May Terminate:
15.2. Upon the occurrence of anyone or more of
the following events:
15.2.1. if CONTRACTOR commences a
voluntary case under any chapter of the
Bankruptcy Code (Title II, United States
Code), as now or hereafter in effect, or if
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
14.16.2. a waiver of all claims by
CONTRACTOR against OWNER other than
those previously made in writing and still
unsettled.
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 persistently fails
to perform the Work in accordance with the
Contract Docwnents (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 ENGINEER; or
15.2.9. if CONTRACTOR otherwise
violates in any substantial way any provisions
of the Contract Documents;
OWNER may, after giving CONTRACTOR (and
surety, if there be one) seven days' written notice and
to the extent permitted' by Laws and Regulations,
terminate the services of CONTRACTOR. exclude
CONTRACTOR from the site and take possession of
the Work and of all CONTRACTOR's tools,
appliances, construction equipment and machinery at
the site and use the same to the full extent they could
be used by CONTRACTOR (without liability to
CONTRACTOR for trespass or
conversion),incorporate in the Work all materials and
equipment stored at the site or for which OWNER has
paid CONTRACTOR but which are scored elsewhere,
and fmish the Work as OWNER may deem expedient.
In such case CONTRACTOR shall not be entitled to
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receive any further payment until the Work is
finished: If the unpaid balance of the Contract Price
exceeds the direct, indirect and consequential costs of
completing the Work (including but not limited to fees
and charges of engineers, architects, attorneys and
other profe'ssionals and court and arbitration costs)
such excess will be paid to CONTRACTOR. If such
costs exceed such unpaid balance, CONTRACTOR
15.3. Where CONTRACTOR's services have been
so terminated by OWNER, the termination will not
affect any rights or remedies of OWNER against
CONTRACTOR then existing or which may thereafter
accrue. Any retention or, payment of moneys due
CONTRACTOR by OWNER, will not release
CONTRACTOR from liability.
15.4. Upon seven days' written notice to
CONTRACTOR and ENGINEER, OWNER may,
without cause and without prejudice to any other right
or remedy, elect to abandon the Work.andterminate
the Agreement. In such case, expense sustained plus
reasonable tennination expenses, which sequential
costs (including, but not limited to, fees and charges
or engineers, architects, attoIT!eys and other
professionals and court and arbitration costs).
Contractor May Stop Work or Terminate:
15.5. If, through no act or fault of CONTRACTOR,
. the Work is suspended for a' period of more than
ninety days by OWNER or under an order of court or
other public authority, within thirty days after it is
submitted, or OWNER fails for thirty days to pay
CONTRACTOR, any sum tinally determined to be
due, then CONTRACTOR may under seven days'
written notice to OWNER and ENGINEER, terminate
the Agreement and recover from OWNER payment
for all Work executed and any expense sustained plus
reasona~le tenninatiqn expenses. In addition and in '
lieu of terminating the Agreement, if ENGINEER has
failed to act on an Application for Payment or
OWNER has failed to make any payment as aforesaid,
CONTRACTOR may upon seven days' written notice'
to OWNER and ENGINEER stop the Work until
payment of all amounts then due. The provisions of
this paragraph shall not relieve CONTRACTOR of the ,
obligations under paragraph 6.29 to carry on the Work
in accordance with the progress schedule and without
delay ,during disputes and disagreements with
OWNER.
shall pay the difference to OWNER. Such costs
incurred by OWNER will be approved as to
reasonableness by ENGINEER 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.
ARTICLE 16 - ARBITRA nON
16.1. All claims, disputes and other matters in
question between OWNER and CONTRACTOR
. arising out of, or relating to the Contract docwnents or
the breach thereof (except for claims which have been
waived by the making or acceptance of fmal payment
as provided by paragraph 14.16) will be decided in the
Superior Court of Richmond County, Georgia.
ARTICLE 17-MITSCELLANEOUS
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 bu~iness
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
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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 will
be made in writing to the other party within a
reasonable time of the fIrst observance of such injury
17 A. 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 6.30, 13.1, 13.12,
13.14, 14.3 and 15.2 and all of the rights and
remedies available to OWNER and ENGINEER
thereunder, are in addition to, and are not to be
construed in any way as a limitation of, any rights and
remedies available to any or all of them which are
otherwise imposed or available by Laws or
Regulations, by special warranty or guarantee or by
other provisions of the Contract Docwnents, and the
provisions of this paragraph will be effective as if
repeated specifically in the contract Docwnents 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 fmal payment and termination
or completion of the Agreement.
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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.
TABLE OF CONlENTS
Technical Specifications
Section
Title
No. of Pa/(es
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Section 5
Section 6
Section 7
Section 8
Section 9
Section 10
Clearing & Grubb ing
Excavation, Trenching & Backfilling
Grading
Sanitary Sewer and Appurtenances
Storm Sewer and Appurtenances
, Water Distribution
Concrete
Concrete Curb & Gutter
, Bituminous Paving,
Finish Grading and Grassing
2
'9
4
11
8
8
1
1
3
2
TS1-01.
TS1-02.
TS1-03.
TECHNICAL SPECI~ICATIONS
SECTION I
CLEARING AND GRUBBING
SCOPE:
The work covered by this section of the specifications
consists of furnishing all plant, labor, equipment,
materials and appliances and in performing all operations in
connection with the clearing and grubbing in strict
accordance with this section of the specifications and the
applicable drawings and subject to the' terms and conditions
of this contract.
CLEARING:
Clearing shall consist of the felling and cutting up, or the
trimming of trees, and the satisfactory disposal of the
trees and other vegetation from the site as ind~cated on the
drawings or as directed by the Engineer, together with the
down timber, snags, brush and other rubbish occurring within
the areas to be cleared. Trees and other vegetation, as may
be indicated on the drawings or designated by the Engineer
to be left standing, and all stumps, roots and brush in the'
areas to be cleared shall be cut off flush with or slightly
below the original ground surface. Individual trees and
groups of trees designated to be left standing within the
cleared areas shall be trimmed of all branches to such
heights and in such manner as may be necessary to prevent
interference with the construction operations or as directed
by the Engineer. All limbs and branches required to be
trimmed shall be neatly cut close to the bole of the tree or
to main branches, and the cuts thus made shall be painted
with an approved tree-wound paint. Individual trees, groups
of trees, and other vegetation, incident to construction
operations by the erection of barriers or by such other
means as circumstances require. Clearing operations shall
be conducted so as to prevent damage by falling trees to
trees left standing, to existing structures and
installations, and to those under construction, and so as to
provide for the safety of employees and others.
GRUBBING:
TSl-l
TS1-04.
TSI-0S.
Grubbing shall consist of the removal and disposal of all
stumps, roots'and matted roots from the site as indicated on
the drawings or as directed 'by the Engineer. In foundation
areas, stump~, roots, logs or other timber, matted roots,
and other debris not suitable for foundation purposes shall
be excavated and removed to a depth not less than 18 inches
below the original ground surface for or by the removal of
stumps and roots, shall be refilled with suitable material
and compacted to make the surface conform to the surrounding
ground surface.
DISPOSAL OF CLEARED AND GRUBBED MATERIAL:
All timber, logs, stumps, roots, brush, rotten wood, and
other refuse from the clearing and grubbing operations shall
be removed' from the site and placed in an approved offsite
disposal area provided by the Contractor or otherwise
disposed of as approved by the Engineer. When approved,by
the Engineer, burning shall be done at such location and in
such manner that will avoid all public nuisance and all
hazards such as damage to existing structures, construction
in progress, trees and vegetation. The Contractor will be
responsible for compliance with all Federal, State and Local
laws and regulations relative to the building of fires.
Disposal by burning shall be kept under constant attendance
until the fires have burned out or have been extinguished.
PAYMENT:
No separate payment will be made for the work covered under
this section. Clearing and grubbing will be considered as
subsidiary obligations of the Contractor for the
construction of the sewer improvements and the cost involved
shall be includ~d in the applicable contract lump sum or,
unit price bid for sewer pipe and appurtenances, complete in
place.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Section II
EXCAVATION, TRENCHING AND BACKFILLING
SCOPE:
The work covered by this section of the specifications
consists of furnishing all plant, labor, equipment,
materials and appliances and in performing all operations in
connection with the excavation, trenching and backfilling
for water mains, sewers and appurtenant structures, complete
in strict accordance with this section of the specificatio~s
and the applicable drawings and subject to the terms and
conditions of the Contract.
EXCAVATION:
a. General: Excavation shall be in accordance with OSHA
Safety Requirements.
b. Classification: Excavation shall comprise the
satisfactory removal and disposition of all excavated
materials regardless of classification.
The Contractor shall perform all excavation of every
description and whatever substances encountered to
grade indicated. Water mains shall have a minimum
cover of 36>>.
c. Trench Excavation: The banks of trenches shall be kept
as nearly vertical as practicable, and where required,
shall be properly sheeted and braced. The width of
trenches at and below the level of the pipe shall
provide a minimum of six inches and a maximum of 12
inches clearance on each side of the bell of the pipe.
The width of the trench above this level may be made
wider as necessary for sheeting and bracing and the
proper installation of the work.
The bottom of trenches shall be accurately graded to
provide uniform bearing and support for each section of
the pipe on undisturbed soil at every point along its
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entire length, except for portions of the pipe sections
where it is necessary to excavate for bell holes and
for the proper sealirig of pipe joints. Bell holes
shall be dug after the trench bottom has been graded.
Bell holes shall be excavated only to an extent
sufficient to permit accurate work in the making of the
joints and to insure that the pipe, 'for a maximum of
its length will rest upon the prepared bottom of the
trench. Depressions for joints other than mechanical
shall be made in accordance with the recommendations of
the joint manufacturers for the particular joint used.
Except at locations where excavation of rock from the
bottoms 'of trenches is required, care shall be taken
not to excavate below the depths indicated. Where rock
excavation is required, the rock shall be excavated to
a minimum over depth of four inches and,maximum of 12
inches below the normal reqU'ired trench depth. The
over depth rock excavation and all excess trench
excavation shall be backfilled with well-graded crushed
stone or crushed gravel meeting the requirements'of
ASTM C-33, Gradation 67 (3/4/1 to #4). Whenever wet or
otherwise unstable soil that is incapable of properly
supporting the pipe, as determined by the Engineer or
indicated on the drawings, is encountered in the trench
bottom, such soil shall be removed to a depth required
for the lengths designated by the Augusta-Richmond
Utilities Department and the trench backfilled to
trench bottom grade with crushed stone or gravel as
specified above.
d. Dewatering and'Drainage: All excavations shall be
. protected from 'flooding by surface waters (rain runoff,
etc.) .
Dewatering'by pumping or well pointing from excavated
areas shall be performed by the Contractor to provide a
stable excavation and a firm pit or trench bottom.
Dewatering shall incur no extra cost to the Owner.
Water removed from_the excavated areas shall be
conveyed ina proper manner to a suitable point of
discharge where it will neither cause ~njury to public
heal th, damage to public or private property. ,
To guard against the danger of flotation of empty or
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partially empty pipe due to a high water table, all
dewatering operations shall be continued without
interruption until such time as sufficient backfill has
been placed over the top of the pipe to overcome the
buoyancy effect of a completely empty pipe which is
entirely submerged.
e. Shoring and Protection of Excavations: Shoring shall be
provided by the Contractor as necessary to protect life
or property. Excavations shall' not be made until
shoring has been completed. All existing strpctures,
streets, pipes and foundations which are not to be
removed or relocated shall be adequately protected or
replaced by the Contractor without cost to the City.
The Contractor shall adequately protect the work under
construction and the safety of his workmen in
excavations by the use of suitable sheeting, shoring
and bracing or by sloping the banks in accordance with
the angle of repose of the soil.
f. Excess Material: Excess excavated material not suitable
or required for backfill or filling shall be wasted as
directed by the Augusta-Richmond Utilities Department. ,
g. Stockpiles: Excavated material to be, used for backfill
shall be stockpiled as directed by the Augusta-Richmonq
Utilities Department. Excavated material shall be
deposited a sufficient distance from the side of the
excavation wall to prevent excessive surcharge.
h. Blasting: Where blasting is necessary, it shall be done
in accordance with local ordinances by skilled'
operators and precautions shall be taken to avoid
damage. Suitable mats shall be provided to confine,
within the limits of the excavations, all materials
lifted by blasting.
BACKFILLING:
Trenches and other excavations shall not be backfilled until
all required tests are performed and the work has been
approved by the Augusta-Richmond Utilities Department. The
trenches shall be carefully backfilled with earth, loam,
sandy clay, sand and gravel, soft shale or other approved
materials. No material shall be used for backfilling that
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contains mulch, other unstable mate+ials, stones, blasted
rock, broken concrete or pavement or other hard materials
having any dimension greater than two inches; or large clods
of earth, debris, frozen earth or earth with an
exceptionally high void content.
For backfilling, to a level one foot over the top of
pressure pipelines and two feet above the top of gravity
pipelines, only selected materials shall be used. Selected
materials shall be approved by the Augusta-Richmond
Utilities Department and consist of finely divided material,
free from debris, organic material and stone and maybe
suitable job excavated material or shall be provided by the
Contractor from other sources. The backfill shall be placed
in uniform layers not exceeding six inches in depth. Each
layer shall be moistened and carefully and uniformly tamped
with mechanical tampers or other suitable tools. Each layer
shall be placed and tamped under the pipe haunches with care
and thoroughness so as to eliminate the possibility of voids
or lateral displacement.
The remainder of the backfill material shall then be placed
and compacted above the level specified above. In areas not
subject to traffic, the backfill shall be placed in 12-inch
layers and each layer moistened and compacted to a density
approximating that of the surrounding earth. Under
roadways, driveways, paved areas, parking lots, along
roadway shoulders and other areas subject to traffic, the
backfill shall be placed in 6-inch layers and each layer
moistened and compacted. After compaction, the dry weight
per cubic foot for each layer shall be at least 95% of the
maximum Laboratory Dry Weight per cubic foot, as determined
by ASTM D 698.
Any trenches which are improperly backfilled or where
settlement occurs, shall be reopened to the depth required
for proper compaction, then refilled and compacted with the
surface restored to the required grade and compaction.
Along all portions of the trenches not located in roadways,
the ground shall be graded to a reasonable uniformity and
the excess material wasted as directed by the Augusta-
Richmond Utilities Department.
Sheeting not specified to be left in place shall be removed
as the backfilling progresses. Sheeting shall be removed in
such a manner as to avoid caving of the trench. Voids left
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by the removal of sheeting and shoring shall be carefully
filled and compacted. Where, in the opinion of the Augusta-
Richmond Utilities Department, damage is liable to result
from withdrawing sheeting, the sheeting will be ordered to
be left in place.
PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT:
The Contractor shall replace all pavement removed,
undermined or damaged by his construction operations and as
required by the plans.
As the completion of the pipe installation and construction
of manholes and appurtenant'structures progresses, all
backfill shall be completed in the manner prescribed in this
section of these specifications. This backfill shall be
finished off to a grade level with the surface of the
adjacent pavement and shall be maintained smooth and free
from potholes depressions and ruts until the pavement
replacement, grassing, etc., hereinafter prescribed are
performed.
Pavement replacement shall be started as soon as possible
after completion of backfill. The edge of existing pavement
to remain shall be neatly cut vertically and on a uniform
horizontal alignment with a rotary power saw (concrete saw) .
The backfill material shall be removed to depth required and
subbase compacted as hereinbefore specified. The designated
patch shall be installed in accordance with the following
specifications.
a. Concrete Pavement: The patch shall be 8" thickness of
3,000 psi concrete. Joints shall be provided in the
new pavement matching in type and location all,joints
in existing adjacent pavement. The surface of the new
pavement shall also be finished to match the surface of
adjacent pavement.
b. Driveways: Same as for concrete pavement except that
the thickness shall be 6 inches.
c. Sidewalks: Same as concrete pavement except that the
thickness shall be 4 inches.
d. Asphalt Concrete: the patch shall consist of a 6"
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thickness of 3,000 psi concrete and a surface course of
2" thickness of asphalt concrete where g~neral asphalt
overlay of the entire roadway is not reqUired. For
patches in existing roadway, where milling and overlay
is included in project, the patch shall consist of a 6
inch thickness of 3,000 psi concrete placed to asphalt
pavement elevation after milling and prior to overlay.
After the concrete has attained sufficient strength,
concrete surface shall be cleaned and prepared for the
bituminous surface by application of a bituminous tack
coat. A surface course consisting of a 2" compacted
thickness of hot plant mix bituminous material
conforming to City of Augusta specifications, Type "C",
shall then be constructed on the prepared base, where
required for patching.
e. Concrete Curb and Gutter: Concrete curb or curb and
gutter which has been removed shall be replaced to
match the adj acent curb in type and dimensions. ' 3,000
psi concrete shall be used in construction of curb and
gutter.
f. Granite Curb: In removing and replacing granite curb,
extreme care shall be exercised to eliminate breakage
or other damage during removal, storage and
replacement. The Contractor will be required to
replace all sections broken or damaged by his
construction operations with new sections of identical
material and dimensions at his own expense. In the
replacement of the curb, the Contractor shall take
extreme care in the placement and compaction of
backfill under and adjacent to the curb to insure
adequate support throughout the full length of each
section of curb.
g. Brick Pavement: Replace brick on 6 inch concrete. New
pavement shall match existing construction.
EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS:
The Contractor shall maintain in operating condition and
protect from damage all existing improvements including
utilities, sewers, gutters and other drains encountered and
repair to the satisfaction of the Engineer any surface or
subsurface improvement damaged during ,the course of the
work. The Contractor shall also make reasonable and
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satisfactory provisions for the maintenance of highway and
street traffic.
RESTORATION OF PROPERTY:
The Contractor shall carefully restore all property defaced
by operations or acts of any of his agents or employees.
Such restorations shall include seeding, sodding and
transplanting of lawns, hedges, ornamental plantings and the
repair or replacement of driveways, walks or other
facilities.
SALVAGE MATERIALS:
All cast iron trap tops, grates and frames, manhole rings
and covers, etc., that are removed and not reused shall be
salvaged and hauled to the Streets and Drains Department,
1568 Broad Street. This is a no pay item.
MEASUREMENT :
1. Excavation and Backfill: Unclassified excavation and
backfill of excavated materials including satisfactory
removal and disposal of excess material shall not be
measured for payment and all costs shall be included in
the applicable contract payment item as set forth in
the Proposal.
2. Crushed Stone or Gravel: The quantity of crushed stone
or gravel authorized by the Augusta-Richmond Utilities
Department to refill or unsuitable material excavation
shall be the actual tons of stone installed and
accepted. Crushed stone or gravel required to backfill
unauthorized over-excavation in either width or depth
will not be measured for payment.
3. Select Material: Select material authorized by the
Augusta-Richmond Utilities Department to replace
unsuitable material for backfilling excavations and
fill shall be measured on a cubic yard basis truck
measure, complete installed and accepted.
4. Pavement Replacement: Pavement replacement - 8" thick
concrete pavement, 6" thick concrete driveway pavement,
4" thick concrete sidewalk pavement, asphalt concrete
pavement, brick pavement will be measured on a square
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yard basis complete and accepted, except where shoWn on
plans or approved by the Augusta-Richmond Utilities
Department. Limit of measurement for pavement
replacement over trench excavation shall be the pipe
outside diameter plus three (3) feet. Limit of
measurement around manholes and structures shall be two
(2) feet beyond the outside wall.
a. Curb and Gutter: The quantity of curb and gutter
measured shall be the actual linear feet of curb
and gutter replaced, complete and accepted.
Except where shown on plans and approved by the
Augusta-,Richmond Utilities Department, the limit
of measurement shall be the pipe outside diametrr
plus three (3) feet plus distance on either side
of above width centered over pipe to closest
construction or expansion joint on either side.
b. Granite Curb: The quantity of granite curb removed
and replaced shall be the actual linear feet of
granite curb and gutter removed and replaced,
complete and accepted. Limit of measurement shall
be ,same as for curb and gutter.
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PAYMENT:
No separate payment will be made for excavation and
backfilling; testing, refilling of over-excavation;
dewatering and drainage; sheeting and shoring; stockpiling;
blasting; pavement replacement and curb and gutter and
granite curb replaced outside specified limits; protection
and replacement of existing improvements damaged by
Contractor's operations; restoration of property damaged by
Contractor's operations; salvage material or other items of
work except items as itemized below for payment and all such
costs shall be included in .the applicable contract unit
price or lump 'sum bid ,items.'
Measured items shall be paid for at the icontract unit or
lump sum price for the items as set forth in the proposal,
which payment shall be full compensation for the work,
complete in place and accepted.
Payment will be made under the following:
Select Material
Crushed Stone or Gravel
per cubic yard
per ton
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8" thick Concrete Pavement per square yard
6" thick Concrete Driveway Pavement per square yard
4" thick Concrete Sidewalk Pavement per square yard
Asphalt Concrete Pavement per square yard
Brick Pavement per square yard
Curb and Gutter per, linear foot
Granite Curb per linear foot
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION III
GRADING
SCOPE:
This section covers grading for all project streets, roads,
sidewalks, and adjacent driveways, complete.
REFERENCE:
All referenced Sections and Articles refer to the Standard
Specifications for the "Construction of Roads and Bridges"
of the Department of Transportation, State of Georgia (1993
Edition) .
GENERAL:
All work covered in this section will be in accordance with
requirements of D.G.T. Specifications, Section 205, except
as specifically specified herein.
EXCAVATION:
a. The term "excavation" useo hereinafter is defined as
"unclassified excavation". Excavation of every
description regardless of material encountered within
the grading limits of the project, shall be performed
to lines and grades indicated, it shall consist of the
removal of anything' which is necessary but not 'covered
by a specific bid ,item and which may be encountered in
the' grading operation. Use only suitable excavated
material devoid of weeds, underbrush, roots, wood,
trash of every description, and other foreign matter
for fill areas. If existing soil conditions are
exposed during excavating which contain decaying matter
or other unsuitable materials, see Select Refill for
specific instructions on e~cavation below plan grades.
During construction, excavation shall be performed in
a manner and sequence "that will provide drainage at all
times. Material required for fills in excess of that
produced by excavation within grading limits shall be
excavated fro~ off-site areas selected by Contractor.
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b. Select Refill Material: During construction if it is
determined by Engineer that the soil encountered is
unstable or unsuitable, he may direct additional
excavation beyond the plan grades to remove such
unsuitable material. ' Backfilling material shall
conform to Georgia State Highway Specification, Section
812 - Backfill Materials, Type I or Type II as required
by the Engineer.
c. Driveways: To make the necessary driving grade
approach to the gutter line it may be necessary to
grade beyond the R/W limit. A unit pay item is
included in the proposal for each Driveway graded
beyond the R/W limit.
d.
All existing driveways shall be graded from the
elevation of the new curb to the Right-of-way.
will be a no pay item, and shall be included in
lump sum bid for grading.
This
the
PROTECTION OF EXISTING SERVICE LINES AND UTILITIES
STRUCTURES:
All existing utility lines or structures as well as utility
lines constructed during excavation operations shall be
protected from damage during excavating and backfilling, and
if damaged, shall be repaired by the Contractor at his
expense. The Atlanta Gas Light Co. shall be notified prior
to commencing work on a street, so they may have a
representative on the job to assist in locating and
preserving their lines.
BACKFILL ADJACENT TO STRUCTURES:
Backfill adjacent to structures shall be placed and
compacted uniformly to prevent wedging action or eccentric
loading upon or against structures. Slopes bounding or
within areas to be backfilled shall be stopped or serrated
to prevent sliding of fill.
COMPACTION:
a. Under Roadways: Compact each layer of fill to at least
95% of maximum density to within one foot of the top of
the embankment. The top 12 inches shall be compacted
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to at least 98% of maximum density. Compaction shall
be based upon the Standard Proctor Method, AASHO T-99.
b. Other Areas: Compact each layer of fill t at least 95%
of maximum density based upon the Standard Proctor
Methods, ASSHO T-99.
RESTORATION OF PROPERTY:
Contractor shall carefully restore all property defaced by
operations or acts of any of his agents or employees. Such,
restoration shall include seeding, sodding, and
transplanting of lawns, hedges, ornamental planting, and
repair or replacement of driveways, walks, fences, steps, or
other facilities which are not shown as a unit price item
and shall be at least equal in quality to original
undisturbed work.
RECONSTRUCTION OR ADJUSTMENT TO GRADE OF MISCELLANEOUS
ROADWAY STRUCTURES:
Contractor shall reconstruct or adjust to finished top of
pavement grade, all manholes, underground pipelines,
watermeters, water valves, catch basins, or the like, within
the roadway or as directed by the Augusta-Richmond Utilities
Department.
All work shall comply with theapplicable.requirements of
D.O.T. specifications, Section 611, and shall be included in
the unit price of the proposal.
MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT:
a. Select ,Refill Material: Payment for Select Refill
Material Type I will be made at the Contract Unit Price
per cubic yard as set forth in the proposal and shall
represent fuli compensation for excavation and removal
of unsatisfactory material, furnishing and installing
the Select Refill Material. Payment for Type II refill
material shall be made at the contract unit price per
ton, complete in place.
b. Unclassified Excavation: Unclassified excavation shall
be paid for on a lump sum basis as indicated by the
appropriate item of the bid proposal. This price and
payment shall constitute full compensation for all
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labor, equipment, tools, and incidentals necessary
complete all items of work, rolling, compacting,
bedding, and backfilling, the preparation and
completing of subgrade, ditches and shoulders,'
finishing and protection of completed slopes and
surfaces and the disposal of all waste materials as
specified herein and not covered by a specific bid
item.
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c. Restoration of Property: No payment will be made for
the restoration of property. All such costs will be
considered obligation of the contract which a+e
subsidiary to and included in the applicable contract
prices for which the work is required.
d. Reconstruction of Adjustment to Grade of Miscellaneous
Roadway Structures: Adjustment to grade of
miscellaneous roadway structures shall apply to
structures, excluding underground pipelines, where the
top elevation and/or throats are raised or lowered and
shall be measured and paid for at the price per each
indicated in the bid proposal.
Reconstruction shall apply to structures, including
underground pipe lines, other than adjustment as
defined above. Reconstruction of roadway structures
complete and accepted shall be paid for as
reconstructing each type of structure at a price per
linear foot indicated in the bid proposal, or as a unit
bid price.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Section IV
SANITARY SEWER AND APPURTENANCES
SCOPE:
The work covered by this section of the specifications
consists of furnishing all plant, labor, equipment and
materials and in performing all operations in connection
with the installation of sanitary sewer pipe, structures and
appurtenances, complete, in strict accordance with these
specifications and the applicable drawings and subject to
the terms and conditions of'the contract.
APPLICABLE SPECIFICATIONS:
The latest edition of the following specifications form a
part of this section of the specifications:,
a. American Society of Testing Materials Specifications:
ASTM Des. C-12
ASTM Des. C-76
Installing Clay Sewer Pipe.
Reinforced Concrete Culvert, Storm
Drain and Sewer Pipe
ASTM Des. C-700 Extra Strength Clay Pipe.
ASTM Des. C-425 Vitrified Clay Pipe Joints using
materials having resilient
properties.
ASTM Des. C-443 Joints for Circular Concrete Sewer
and rubber-type gaskets.
Precast Reinforced Concrete Manhole
Risers and Tops.
ASTM Des. C-478
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b. Federal Specifications:
SS-B-656
Brick: Building (Common) Clay
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c. Manufacturers Specifications:
Johns-Manville Perma-Loc Pipe
General:
The contract drawings indicate the extent and general
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arrangement of the sanitary sewer system. If any departure
from the contract drawings are deemed 'necessary by the
Contractor, details of such departures and the reasons
therefore shall be submitted as soon as practicable for
approval. No such departures shall be made without written
approval of the Engineer. '
The drawing and these specifications shall be considered as
supplementary one to the other so that materials and labor
indicated, called for, or implied by this one and not the
other, shall be supplied and installed as though
specifically called for on both.
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(a) General: All materials furnished by the Contractor shall be
new and shall meet the requirements of the applicable
specifications in this paragraph. The pipe installation is
designated for the rigid pipe listed in the substitution
schedule with a minimum factor-of-safety of 1.5 when
installed in accordance with these specifications. Except
where called for on the plans, the Contractor may use any
type of rigid pipe in accordance with the following
substitution schedule.
The Contractor may also use flexible pipe meeting this
specification. The Contractor shall modify the pipe bedding
and installation procedures as outlined herein in accordance
with the pipe manufacturer's recommendation to provide a
maximum limiting deflection of 5% of the nominal pipe
diameter under loads for this installation. Calculations
shall be furnished the Augusta-Richmond Utilities Department
upon request.
SUBSTITUTE SCHEDULE FOR RIGID PIPE
Pipe Size
Clay Pipe
Concrete
Reinforced Concrete
6"
8"
10"
12"
15"
18" or larger
C-700
C14 Ex. Str.
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C-76 Class III
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b. Pipe (Rigid Type) :
1.
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Non-Reinforced Concrete Pipe: ASTM Specification
C-14.
Reinforced Concrete Pipe: ASTM Specification C-76
2 .
sizes.
3. Clay Pipe: ASTM Specification C-700, Extra
Strength for all sizes.
'c. Pipe (Flexible):
1. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) sewer pipe per ASTM
Specification D-3034, SDR-35.
2. Johns-Manville Perma-LocPVC pipe.
d. Joints and Jointing Materials:
1. Rubber Gasket Joints for Concrete Pipe: All
concrete pipe shall be provided with O-ring rubber
gasket joints conforming to the requirements of
ASTM Designation C-443. Gaskets shall have a 45
plus or minus 5 when measured in accordance with
ASTM Designation D-2240. The pipe joints shall be
designed to withstand the gasket compression.
2. Vitrified Clay Pipe Joints Using Material Having
Resilient Properties: Resilient joints shall
conform to the,requirements of'ASTM Designation C--
425, Type III.
3 .
Reinforced Polyester Mortar Pipe:
gasket joints.
)
O-ring rubber
4. Polyvinyl Chloride: Rubber gasket.
INSTALLATION:
(a. 1)
Pipe Laying: The bottom of the trench where
sewer pip~ is to be laid shall be prepared and
shaped as shown on the plans and specified under
the section EXCAVATION, TRENCHING AND BACKFILLING,
to give uniform circumferential support to the
lower quadrant of the pipe for the maximum length.
Pipe laying shall proceed upgrade with the spigot end of
bell and spigot pipe pointing in the direction of the flow.
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Each pipe shall be laid true to line and grade in such
manner as to form a close concentric joint with the adjacent
pipe and to prevent offsets in the flow line. As the work
progresses, the interior of the sewer shall be cleaned of
all dirt and superfluous materials of every description.
Where cleaning after laying is difficult because of small
pipe size, a suitable swab or drag shall be kept in the pipe
and pulled forward past each joint immediately after the
joint is completed. If the maximum permissible width of the
trench at the elevation of the top of the pipe is exceeded
for any other reason than at the direction of the Engineer,
the Contractor shall install at his own expense, s~ch
concrete cradling, pipe encasement or other bedding as is
required by the Engineer to' support the additional load on
the pipe. Trenches shall be kept free of water until joints
have been made up. No pipe shall be laid when the condition
of the weather or the trench bottom is unsuitable for such
work. At all times when the work is not in progress, all
open ends shall be securely closed to the satisfaction of
the Engineer so that no trench water, earth or other foreign
substance can enter the line.
(a. 2) ,
Flexible pipes shall be installed so as to support
the dead loads (backfill) and live loads (units,
equipment, etc.) with a limiting vertical
deflection of no more than 5% of the normal pipe
diameter. The Contractor shall install the pipe
in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations and in accordance with ASTM D-
2321-74. The Contractor shall demonstrate that
the limiting vertical deflection requirement. of
this specification is met by testing every section
of pipe with the diameter of 8" or larger 'with a
Go-No-Go device approved by the Augusta-Richmond
Utilities Department.
Design loading criteria: ASCE No. 37
(a)
(b)
(c)
Dead Load:
Live Load:
Impact Factor:
(Earth backfill) 120 #/Cu. Ft.
10;000 # wheel load
1.5
All pipe shall be carefully examined before it is installed in the
trench. All damaged or unsound pipe or pipe which otherwise fails to
meet specification requirements shall be rejected and shall be removed
from the site of the work.
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CONCRETE CRADLES, SADDLES AND ENCASEMENT:
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The Contractor shall 'install concrete cradles, saddles or encasements
where shown on the plans or as directed by the Engineer. These
structures shall be constructed in strict accordance with the details
shown on the plans and as herein specified. Concrete shall have a 28
day compressive strength of 3,000 psi when tested in accordance with)
ASTMSpecification C-39.
MANHOLES:
a. General: All manholes indicated on the plans shall be furnished
and installed by the Contractor in accordance with the plans and
provisions of this section of these specifications. Manholes
shall be constructed with cast iron frames and covers in
accordance with the details as shown on the plans. The base of
the manhole shall be constructed'of 3,000 psi concrete as
specified elsewhere in these specifications., The invert channels
shall be smooth and accurately shaped to the semicircular bottom
conforming to the inside of the adjacent sewer sections as shown
on the plans. Changes in direction of the sewer and entering,
branches shall have as long a radius of the true curvature as the
size of the manhole will permit. Manhole steps shall be spaced as
shown on the plans.
b. Types:
1. Brick Manholes: Brick for manholes shall conform to Federal
Specifications SS-B-6SG, Type H. All brick shall be
thoroughly cleaned and saturated with water immediately
before being laid up. The brick shall be laid radially in
header courses with the joint broken by staggering each
successive course. Details of the manhole shall conform to
the plans. Brick shall be laid up with the cement mortar
made of one part Portland Cement and two parts of approved
sand to which may be added lime not to exceed 2S percent by
volume of the cement. The outside of the manhole shall be
plastered with 1/2 inch of cement mortar. The inside of the
manhole may be rubbed with a cloth in lieu of striking the
joints. Concrete, brick work and mortar shall be protected
against low temperatures.
2. Precast Concrete Manhole: Precast manholes consisting of
precast riser and tops, conforming to the requirements of
ASTM Designation C478-6IT, may be used in lieu of brick
manholes. The precast top section shall be of the eccentric
cone type. The lower end of the section shall be set in a
bed of mortar in a recess formed in the base slab and the
outside of the joint shall then be sealed with a leyel
fillet of mortar; The joints in the riser pipe shall be set
in and sealed with cement mortar as specified above.
3. Poured~in-Place Concrete: The manhole construction shall be
similar in det~il to manholes shown on the plans. Concrete
shall have a 28 day compressive strength of 3,000 psi when
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tested in accordance with ASTM Specifications C-39. The
base shall be poured monolithically with the rest of the
manhole. The base shall have a minimum diameter 8" greater
than the outside diameter of the manhole and a minimum
thickness including the area under the pipe as follows:
0' to 8' depth
8' to 12' depth
12' and above
8"
10"
12"
Reinforcing in the bottom shall be #4 bars at 11 inches on center each way.
The manhole barrel wall shall be a minimum of 6" thick. Reinforcing is not
required.
The first pour shall consist of approximately 1/2 cubic yard deposited evenly around
the walls. The concrete must be carefully rodded or vibrated on each side of each
pipe. Additional concrete should be deposited in evenly distributed layers not to
exceed 18" with each layer vibrated or rodded to bond it to the proceeding layer.
Form marks and offsets up to 1/2" will be permitted inside the manhole. All offset
on edges inside the manhole will be smoothed and plastered with a mortar consisting
of three parts of masonry sand to one part of Portland Cement immediately upon
removal of the forms. If cracks occur or excessive honeycombs appear after form
removal, at the opinion of the Augusta-Richmond Utilities Department, the entire
manhole will be removed at the Contractor's expense and repoured.
No cold joint pours will be permitted.
The top of the barrel shall have the form of an eccentric cone so that manhole steps
are on a vertical face.
4. Manhole Steps: Manhole steps shall be installed in all sections
of each manhole as indicated on the drawings. The steps in the
precast sections may be installed when the sections are cast or
may be inserted after the manhole has been constructed. All
damage to the precast section caused by the inse~tion of the steps
shall be repaired and sealed with expanding mortar to prevent
leakage. Steps shall be of cast iron, Sumpter Machinery Company
#1 or approved equal.
5. Manhole Frames and Covers:
General: Manhole frames and covers in improved areas or streets
shall set flush with the finished grade. In unimproved areas or
where no finished grade is established, the top of the frame and
cover shall be set one foot above the existing ground, unless
otherwise directed. The word SEWER shall be cast on the manhole
cover.
Standard Frames and Covers: Cast iron for manhole frames and
covers shall conform to ASTM A-48, Class 30, gray iron. Casting
shall be quality cast iron such that the metal is strong, tough
and of uniform grain. They shall be smooth, free from scale,
lumps, blow-holes, blisters and defects of every kind which render
them unfit for the intended use. No plugging or filling shall be
permitted. All bearing surfaces shall be machined to provide
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mating and to eliminate rocking. Standard frames and covers shall
be Sumpter Machinery Company No. MF-68L frames and MC-68L covers.
Installation: The top of the manhbles shall be topped out with'
brick as indicated on the drawings. The number of courses will
depend on the required elevation of the top of the manhole. The
brick shall be laid radially in header courses with joints broker
by staggering each successive course. The manhole ring and cover
shall be set in a bed of mortar on the top course of brick. The
outside 'of the manhole shall be plastered for the full extent of
the brickwork with mortar to a thickness of not less than 1/2
inch. The inside face of the manhole brickwork may be rubbed with
a cloth in lieu of striking the joints. The brickwork and mortar
shall be protected against low temperatures :and cured so as to
prevent damage by freezing.
Outside Drop Connections: ,Where specified, drop connections to
manholes shall be constructed in accordance with Paragraph 06 and
pipe and fittings in accordance with Paragraph 04.
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STUB-OUT FOR FUTURE SEWERS:
Where and to the extent indicated on the plans, pipe stub-outs for the
connection of future sewers shall be provided during the, construction of
new manholes of the sewer. Joints shall conform to the requirements of
Paragraph 04 of these specifications. Each stub-out shall be plugged
with a clay or concrete pipe plug sealed in the bell end of the stub-
out.
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TIE-IN OF EXISTING SEWERS:
Existing sewers shall be tied-in to the new sewers at locations
indicated on the plans. New manholes will be constructed at the
intersection 'of the two sewers with the existing sewer passing through
the manhole. After the completion of the manhole, the portion of the
existing sewer inside the manhole will be removed in a: neat manner to
allow the flow of sewerage to enter the manhole. When the flow of the
existing sewer is to be diverted into the new sewer, the open end of the
existing sewer in the opposite wall will then be closed and sealed with
a precast plug or masonry bulkhead coated with cement mortar plaster.
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SIDE SEWERS:
New 8", 10", or 12"
1. General: A side sewer shall consist of a sewer extending from a
connection to the street or main sewer to its connection to the
house sewer or other point as designated by the Augusta-Richmond
Utilities Department. The side sewer connection to the street
sewer shall be as follows:
approved by
Y fitting in street sewer with
4S degree elbow
Machine made tap and' suitable
saddle or otherwise as
the Augusta-Richmond Utilities Department.
New 15" and larger or existing
street sewer
The Contractor shall install a side sewer where shown on the plans
or directed by the Augusta-Richmond Utilities Department and in
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accordance with the details shown on the plans.
2. Pipe Laying: Belled pipe shall be laid with the bell end up grade
and in general, all pipe laying shall start and proceed up grade
from the point of connection at the street sewer or other starting
point.
Pipe shall be laid in a straight line at a uniform grade between
fittings on a uniform horizontal or vertical curvature achieved by
deflecting pipe joints within the limits recommended by the
manufacturer of the pipe used.
3. Fittings: All fittings shall be factory-produced and shall be
designed for installation on the pipe to be used. Fittings shall
be of the same quality and materials as the pipe used..
The maximum deflection permissible at anyone fitting shall not
exceed 4S degrees (one-eighth) 1/8 bend. The maximum deflection
of any combination of two adjacent fittings shall not exceed 4S
degrees (one-eighth (1/8) bend) unless straight pipe of not less
than two and one-half (2 1/2) feet in length be installed between
such adjacent fittings or unless one of such fittings is a wye
branch with a cleanout provided on the straight leg.
FIELD TESTS:
1. Pipe: Each piece of pipe shall be visually inspected immedi~tely
before being placed in the trench and all pieces which appear to
be cracked or damaged in any way shall be rejected. Particular
notice shall be made of the joints to be sure that a water-tight
joint will be assured.
2. Joints, Alignment and Grade: After the pipe has been installed in
the trench and prior to the placing of any backfill, the joints,
alignment and grade shall be carefully examined and checked for
conformance with specified requirements. The pipe shall be
observed during backfilling operations and shall be rechecked
following the backfilling operations to be sure that the required
conditions of the joints, alignment and grade have been
maintained.
3. Appurtenances: All manholes and other appurtenances shall be of
specified size, shape and materials. The work shall comply with
these specifications and if found not so in any respect, it shall
be brought to proper condition at the expense of the Contractor.
4. Infiltration: A maximum allowable rate of infiltration into sewer
lines shall be limited to 100 gallons per inch of diameter per
mile of sewer per 24 hours. This clause does not relieve the
Contractor of the necessity of making the sewers as tight as
possible. Sewers which exceed this limit will not be accepted and
the Contractor shall take such steps as are necessary to bring the
infiltration within the above allowance. The test for
infiltration shall be made as follows: The test shall be made
following a period of, heavy rain and when the ground is saturated.
The Engineer reserves the right to use his judgment as to whether
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or not the ground is sufficiently saturated to allow a
satisfactory test. In the event that rainfall is insufficient to
allow a satisfactory test before ,the date of completion of the
work, the Cont~actor will be required to conduct the tests at any
time up to 30 days following the completion date. The test shall
be made up to three measurements of flow taken at hourly
intervals. The, amount of, infiltration shall be computed from the
average flow measured.
The Contractor shall provide and install all necessary measuring weirs
or other devices required to make the flow measurements. The test shall
be made: in the presence of and to the satisfaction ,of the Enginee~.
RESTORATION OF PROPERTY:
The Contractor shall carefully restore all property qefaced by
operations or acts of any of his .agents or employees. Such restoration
shall include seeding, sodding and transplanting of lawns, hedges, or
ornamental plantings and the repair or replacement of driveways, walks,
fences or other facilities, in such a manner as to meet the approval of
the Engineer. No structures or trees shall be removed without the
consent of the property owner until condemnation procedure, if
necessary, has been completed.
CLEAN UP AND REPAIRING:
The sewers shall be kept clean during the progress of the work and upon
completion shall be thoroughly cleaned. All needed repairs shall be
made before this final cleaning. The Contractor shall provide suitable
tools and labor to clean the sewers at his own expense. Any excessive
leakage of water into the sewers or any deviation from proPer grade or
alignment such as to make the work in the opinion of the Engineer, not
consistent with first class work, shall be promptly corrected by the
Contractor at his own expense.
FINAL INSPECTION:
When the Contractor considers that all work has been completed~ he shall
then notify the Engineer who will carefully inspect all work and make
such tests as to satisfy himself that every provision of the Contract
has been faithfully carried out. During this inspection, the Contractor
shall, at, his own expense, make provisions for suitable drainage and
maintenance.
MEASUREMENT :
1. Street or Main Sewer Pipe: Sewer pipe shall be measured in place
from center to center of manholes or structures without deductions
for length of line through the structures. Depth of cut shall be
measured from the ground surface to the pipe invert.
2. Side Sewers: Measurement shall be along the pipe from the outside
surface of the main sewer or manhole connection to the extreme end
of the last pipe or fitting placed, through tees, wyes and other
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fittings; and from the center of the side sewer along the center
line of any branch to the extreme end of the last pipe or fitting
placed, through tees, wyes, or other fittings. Plugged wyes or
tees shall not be considered branches. Measu~ement shall be to
the nearest one-tenth (0.1) foot. Fittings shall not be measured
for payment.
3. Standard Manhole: The number of standard manholes to be paid for
shall be the actual number of standard manholes, installed,
complete, including frame and cover and accepted. Standard
manholes shall have a depth dimension of between 0' and 5'
measured from the invert of the lowest outlet pipe to the top of
concrete or masonry the frame and cover sits on.
4. Manhole - Additional Depth: The depth of each manhole. shall be
measured as specified above and subtracting 6.0 feet from this
depth shall be the additional depth of each manhole. Measurement
shall be to the nearest one-tenth (0.1) foot.
5. Concrete Cradles and Encasements: The quantity of 3,000 psi at 28
day concrete authorized by the Augusta-Richmond Utilities
Department for encasement, cradles and collars required for .
protection of the pipe shall be the actual cubic yards of concrete
installed and accepted.
6. Connections to Existing Sewers or Manholes: The quantity to be
paid for under this item shall be the actual number of each size
pipe connected to either an existing sewer or manhole, complete
and accepted.
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PAYMENT:
1. Street or Main Sewer Pipe: Payment for each size of sewer pipe
measured as specified above will be paid for at the contract unit
price per linear foot for various depths of cut, as set forth in
the Proposal.
2. Side Sewers: Payment for each size of side sewer pipe measured as
specified above will be paid for at the contract unit price per
linear foot as set forth below. No separate payment shall be made
for fitting~ or connections and all such costs shall be included
in the specified unit price item.
3. Other Items: Other measured items shall be paid for at the
contract unit or lump sum price for the various items as set forth
below, which payment shall be full compensation for furnishing and
installing the items, complete, in place in accordance with the
Plans and Specifications.
Payment will be made under the following:
* inch (size), Sanitary Sewer, to ft cut:-----per linear foot
* inch (size), Side Sewer--------------------_________per linear foot
Standard Manhole (0' - 6' Depth)--------------------_____per each
Manhole - Additional Depth-------------,~-~---------------per vertical foot
Drop Manhole --------------------------------------------per each
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Concrete for Cradles and Encasement----------____________per cubic yard
* inch (size) I Sanitary Sewer Connection to Existing
Manhole or sewer---------------~--------------------7---per each
* as shown in the Proposal.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION V
STORM SEWER AND APPURTENANCES
SCOPE:
The work covered by this section of the specifications consists of furnishing
all plant, labor, equipment and materials and in performing all operations in
connection with the installation of storm sewer pipe, structures and
appurtenances, complete, in strict accordance with this section of the
specifications and the applicable drawings and subject to the terms and
conditions of the Contract.
EXCAVATION. TRENCHING AND BACKFILLING:
All excavation, trenching and backfilling shall be as specified under the
Section entitled "Excavation, Trenching and Backfilling".
CONCRETE WORK:
All concrete work shall conform to the requirements of Section "Concrete".
APPLICABLE SPECIFICATIONS:
The latest edition of the following specifications form a part of this section
of the spe~ifications:
A. American Society of Testing Materials Specifications:
C 12-82 Installing Clay Sewer Pipe
C 14-82 Concrete Sewer Pipe
C 76-8SA Reinforced Concrete Pipe
C 700-78A Extra Strength and Standard Strength,Clay
Pipe and Perforated Clay Pipe
C 425-77 Vitrified Clay Pipe Joints Using Materials
Having Resilient Properties
C 443-8SA Joints for Circular Concrete Sewer and
Concrete Pipe Using Flexible, Watertight,
Rubber-type Gaskets
Precast Reinforced Concrete Manhole Risers
C 478-85A
and Tops
C 507-84A
Reinforced Concrete Elliptical Culvert,
Storm Drain and Sewer Pipe
Reinforced Concrete D-Load Culvert, Storm
Drain and Sewer Pipe
Reinforced Concrete Low-head Pressure Pipe
C 6SS-85A
C 361-8SA
B. Federal Specifications:
SS-B06S6
Brick, Building (Common) Clay
GENERAL:
The contract drawings indicate the extent and general arrangement of the storm
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Where cleaning after laying is difficult because of small pipe size, a
suitable swab or drag shall be kept in the pipe and pulled forward past
each joint immediately after the joint is completed. If the maximum
permissible,w~dth of the trench at the elevation of the top of the pipe
is exceeded for any other reason than at the direction of the Engineer,
the Contractor shall install at his own expense, such concrete cradling,
pipe encasement or other bedding as is required by the Engineer to
support the additional load on the pipe.
Trenches shall be kept free of water until joints have been made up. No
pipe shall be laid when the condition of the weather or the trench
bottom'is unsuitable for such work. At all times when the work is not in
progress, all open ends shall be securely closed to the satisfaction of
the Engineer so that no trench water, earth or other foreign substance
can enter the line.
All pipe shall be carefully examined before it is installed in the
trench. All damaged or unsound pipe or pipe which otherwise fails to
meet specification requirements shall be rejected and shall be removed
from the site of the work.
B. Jointing:
Vitrified Clay and Concrete Bell and Spigot Pipe: The jointing
procedure for vitrified clay pipe having rubber gasket joints as
specif~ed hereinbefore, shall be recommended by the manufacturer of the
joint material and approved by the Engineer. The Contractor shall'
furnish and install the joint complete, using such adhesive or
lubricating substances as are recommended. Care shall be taken to
prevent exposure of the gaskets to sunlight before installation.
CONCRETE COLLARS. CRADLES. SADDLES AND ENCASEMENT:
General: Collars, cradles,' saddles or encasement shall be constructed of
concrete with a minimum 28-day strength of 3,000 psi.
MANHOLES:
A. General: Manholes shall be constructed with case iron frames and
covers. The base of the manhole shall be constructed of concrete having
a minimum 28 ~day compressive strength of 3,00'0 psi. The invert channels
shall be smooth and accurately shaped to the semi-circular bottom
conforming to the inside of the adjacent, sewer sections., Changes in
direction of the sewer and entering branches shall have as long a,radius
of true curvature as the size of the manhole will permit. Manhole steps
shall be cast iron, NEENAH R.,.1980-M spaced at l' - 0" o.c., or shall be
.the comparable product of equal width manufactured by Sumter Machinery'
Company. '
B. Brick Manholes: Brick for manholes shall conform to Federal
Specification SS-B-656, Type H. All brick shall be thoroughly cleaned
and saturated with water immediately before being laid up. The brick
shall be laid radial~y in header courses with the joint broken by
staggering each successive course. Brick shall be laid up with cement
mortar made of one part Portland cement and two parts of approved sand
to which may be added lime not to exceed 25 percent by volume of the
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Pipe
Size
6"
8"
10"
12 "
15"
24"
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sewer system. If any departure from the contract drawings are deemed
necessary by the Contractor, details of such departures and the reasons
therefore shall be submitted as soon as practicable for approval. No such
departures shall be made without written approval of the Engineer.
The drawing and these specifications shall be considered as supplementary, ~~,
to be the other, so that materials and labor indicated, called for by the one
and not the other, shall be supplied and installed as though specially called
for on both.
MATERIALS:
All materials furnished by the Contractor shall be new and shall meet the
requirements of the applicable specifications. All pipe shall be furnished
"0" ring rubber gasket joints. Pipe 24" and smaller shall be j.n accordance
the following substitution schedule except where a specific type pipe is
designated on the plans:
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WiLl
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WLL
Substitution Schedule
Clay
Pipe
Concrete
Pipe
Reinforced
Concrete
C-7QQ-78A
C-14 -82 Ex. Str.
II "
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"
" II
"
" " If
"
" If "
"
" H
"
C-76-85A Class III
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"
"
18"
"
"
"
"
"
"
Reinforced Concrete: Pipe 15" and larger shall be reinforced concrete
conforming to ASTM C-76-85A, strength class as shown on the plans, Class III
where not designated or ASTM C-655-85A. Pipe designed for ASTM C-655-85A
shall be designed for the specific installation, bedding and cover conditions
for which it is intended. The Contractor shall submit, with his proposal a
preliminary, design for this pipe. The design shall be based upon criteria of
the American Concrete Pipe Association and shall have been reviewed by the
Engineers of that Association.
INSTALLATION:
A. Pipe Laying:
The bottom of the trench where the sewer pipe is to be laid shalr be
prepared and shaped as shown on the plans and specified under the
Section, "Excavating, Trenching and Backfilling", to give uniform
circumferential support to the lower quadrant of the pipe for the
maximum length.
Pipe laying shall proceed upgrade with the spigot end of bell and spigot
pipe pointing in the direction of the flow. Each pipe shall be laid
true to the line and grade in such a manner as to form a close
concentric joint with the adjacent pipe and to prevent offsets in the
flow line. As the wo~k progresses, the interior of the sewer shall be
cleaned of all dirt and superfluous materials of every description.
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cement. The outside of the manhole shall be plastered with 1/2 inch of
cement mortar. The inside of the manhole may be rubbed with a cloth in
lieu of striking the joints. Concrete, brickwork and mortar shall be
protected against low temperatures:
C. Precast Concrete Manholes: Precast manholes consisting of precast
risers and tops conforming to the requirements of ASTM C478-85A may be
used in lieu of brick manholes. The precast top section shall be the
eccentric cone type. The lower end of the section shall be set in a bee
of mortar in a recess formed in the cast-in-place base slab and the
outside of the joint shall then be sealed with a beveled fillet of
mortar. The joints in the riser pipe shall then be sealed with Portlanc
cement mortar.
D. Brick Manhole Tops: The top of the manholes shall be ~opped out with
brick. The number of courses will depend on the required elevation of
the top of the manhole. The brick shall be laid radially in header
courses with joints broken by staggering each successive course. After
the manhole ring and cover has set in a bed of mortar on the top course
of brick, the outside of the'manhole shall be plastered for the full
extent of the brickwork with mortar to a thickness of not less than 1/2
inch. The inside face of the manhole brickwork may be rubbed with a
cloth in lieu of striking the joints. The brickwork and mortar shall be
protected against low temperatures and cured so as to prevent any damage
by freezing.
E. Manhole steps shall be installed in all sections of each manhole. The
steps in the precast sections may be installed when the sections are
cast or may be inserted after the manhole has been constructed. All
damage to the precast section cased by the insertion of the steps shall
be repaired and sealed with expanding mortar to prevent leakage.
F. Manhole Frames and Covers: Manhole frames and covers in improved areas
or,streets shall be set flush with the finished grade. In unimproved
areas or where no finished grade is established, the top of the frame
and cover shall be set two feet above the existing round unless
otherwise directed. The words STORM SEWER shall be cast on the manhole
cover.
G. Standard Frames and Covers: Cast iron for manhole frames and covers
shall conform to ASTM A4S, Class 30, gray iron. Casting~ shall be
quality cast iron such that the metal is strong, tough and of uniform
grain. They shall be smooth, free from scale lumps, blowholes, blisters
and defects of every kind which render them unfit for the intended use.
No plugging or filling shall be permitted. Standard frames and covers
shall be Sumter Machinery Company Frame MF-800 and Cover No. MC-SOO or
the comparable product ,of Neenah Foundry Company.
TRAPS:
A. General: The general location and type of trap are indicated; however,
the final location and type of trap shall be in accordance with the,
direction of the Owner or Engineer during
construction of the project. Traps may be located other than as
indicated, added or d~leted as necessary.
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B. Brick Boxes: Brick shall conform to Federal Specification SS-a-656,
Type H. All brick shall be thoroughly cleaned and saturated with water
immediately before being laid up. Brick shall be laid up with cement
mortar made of one part Portland cement and two parts of approved sand
to which may be added lime not to exceed 25 percent by volume of the
cement. The inside of the box may be rubbed with a cloth in lieu of
striking the joints. Concrete; brickwork and mortar shall be protected
against low temperatures.
C. Concrete: All concrete shall conform to the requirements of the Sectiul
~Concrete~ of these specifications.
D. Iron Castings: Cast iron for frames, covers, grates and hoods shall
conform to ASTM A 48, Class 30, gray iron. Castings shall be quality
cast iron such that the metal is strong, tough and of uniform grain.
They shall be smooth, free from scale lumps, blow-holes, blisters and
defects of every kind which render them unfit for the intended use. No
plugging or filling shall be permitted.
E. Frames and Covers: Standard frames and covers for traps shall be
Sumpter Machinery Company Frame MF-3 and Cover MC-5 with lugs or the
comparable product of Neenah Foundry Company.
F. Grate Frame, Grate and Hood: Standard frame, grate and hood for hood-
back traps shall be Sumpter Machinery Company Frame C.F.F.-Sl, Grate
C.B.G.-51 and Hood C.B.H.-51 or the comparable product of Sumpter
Machinery Company.
CONNECTING EXISTING STORM SEWERS:
A. Manhole or Trap Connections: Where existing storm sewer laterals pass
through a new manhole or trap, the new structure shall be constructed
around the existing sewer and the space around the sewer on each side of
the manhole or trap shall be sealed with mortar or sealing compound to
prevent infiltration between the existing pipe and new wall. When the
new storm sewer lines are completed and tested, the existing pipe inside
the structure shall be carefully broken out and removed. The down
stream end of the existing storm sewer shall be plugged at the wall of
the structure with brick and mortar.
B. Line Connections: At those locations where portions of the existing
storm sewer laterals are to be removed and/or replaced with new laterals
connecting to the new storm sewer collector pipe, manhole or trap, all
connections shall be made in such manner as to prevent infiltration at
those points of connection. The Contractor shall submit his connection
collar detail for approval by the Owner and/or Engineer. The pipe to be
removed shall be removed in such manner as to prevent any damage to the
pipe or joints left in place for inclusion into the new storm sewer
piping system. The ~downstream~ storm sewer lateral left in place shall
be plugged with concrete in such manner as to seal the end of the pipe
but prevent any concrete from intruding into or otherwise entering into
the existing combined sewer pipe.
FIELD TESTS:
A. Pipe: Each piece of pipe shall be visually inspected immediately before
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being placed in the trench and all pieces which appear to be cracked or
damaged in any way that could not be repaired after installation, shall
be rejected. Particular notice shall be made of the joints to be sure
that a watertight joint can be assured.
B. Joints, Alignment and Grade: A~ter the pipe has been installed in the
trench and prior to the placing of any backfill, the joints, alignment
and grade shall be carefully examined and shall be observed during
backfilling operations and shall be rechecked fOllowing the backfi~ling
operations to be sure that the required conditions of the joints,
alignment and grade have been maintained. All gravity pipe lines are
intended to'be straight between manholes and a full circle ~f light
shall be visible from one end to the other. Broken or cracked pipe
shall be replaced with sound pipe and any deposit or protruding joint
material shall be removed and the joint remade.
C. Appurtenances: All manholes and other appurtenances shall be of
specified size, shape and materials; the work shall comply with these
specifications and if found not so in any respect, it shall be brought
to proper condition by cleaning, pointing or if necessary by rebuilding
at the expense of the Contractor.
INFILTRATION OR EXFILTRATION TEST:
All gravity pipe lines shall be subjected to an infiltration or exfiltration
test. The Contractor shall provide at no additional expense to the Owner, all
labor, supervision and measuring devices necessary to conduct the test as
described herein. A maximum allowable rate of infiltration into sewer lines
shall be limited to 200 gallons per 24 hours per inch of diameter per mile of
sewer. This clause does not relieve the Contractor of the necessity of making
the sewers as tight as possible. Sewers which excee~ this limit will not be
accepted and the Contractor shall take such steps as are ne~essary to bring
the infiltration within the above allowance. The test for infiltration shall
be made as follows: This test shall be made following a period of heavy, rain
and when the ground is saturated. The Engineer reserves the right to use his
jUdgement as to whether or not the ground is sufficiently saturated to allow a
satisfactory test. The Contractor shall provide and install all necessary
weirs or other devices required to make the flow measurements. The test shall
be made in the presence of an to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
The Engineer may, at his option, order an exfiltration test in lieu of the
infiltration test. The test shall be made as follows: The run of sewer to be
tested shall be plugged and the line filled with water to a point
' approximately one foot below the top of the lowest manhole a ring. After
sufficient time has elapsed for air to bleed off and absorption to be
complete, the water level in the manhole shall 'be measured at 30 minute
intervals for 2 hours. The measured drop in water level shall then be
translated into the a~ountof exfiltration. The rate of exfil~ration shall be
within the limits prescribed for the infiltration test.'
For pipe larger than 42" diameter, the Contractor may elect to individually
test the joints before backfilling by subjecting one side of the joints to 5
psi water pressure; under these conditions there shall be no visible leakage
of the joint.
RESTORATION OF PROPERTY:
TSS-6
TSS-1S.
TSS-16.'
TSS-17.
The Contractor shall carefully restore all property defaced by operations or
acts of his agents or employees. Such restoration shall include seeding,
sodding and transplanting of lawns, hedges or ornamental plantings and the
repair or replacement of driveways, sidewalks, fences or other facilities, in
such manner as to meet the approval of the Engineer. No structures or trees
shall be removed without the consent of the property owner until condemnation
procedures, if necessary, have been completed.
CLEAN UP AND REPAIRING:
The sewers shall be kept clean during the progress of the work and upon
completion shall be thoroughly cleaned. All needed repairs shall be made
before this final cleaning. The Contractor shall provide suitable tools and
labor to clean the sewers at his own expense. Any excessive'leakage of water
into the sewers or any deviation from proper grade or alignment such as to
make the work, in the opinion of ,the Engineer, not consistent with first class
work, shall be promptly corrected by the Contractor at his own expense. All
materials, tools, temporary structures and excess excavation shall be
maintained in a neat condition throughout the project and shall be removed,
cleaned, smoothed, graded and/or finished in a workmanlike manner at the
completion of the work.
FINAL INSPECTION
When the Contractor considers that all work has been completed, he shall then
notify the Engineer who will carefully inspect all work and make such tests as
to satisfy himself that every provision of the Contract has been faithfully
carried out. During this inspection, the Contractor shall, at his own expense
make provisions for suitable drainage and maintenance.
MEASUREMENT :
A. Storm Sewer Pipe:
1. Pipe smaller than 18" in diameter either shall be measured in place
from center to center of manholes or structures or shall be
measured in place from the connection to the new collector pipe to
the connection with the existing lateral pipe, as appropriate.
The depth of the cut shall be measured from ground' surface at
center line to pipe invert.
2. Pipe 18" in diameter and greater in diameter (including all arch or
elliptical pipe) shall be measured in place from outside face to
outside face of structures or manholes. The depth of the cut
shall be measured from the ground surface at the centerline to the
pipe invert.
'B. Manholes:
The number of manholes to be paid for shall be the actual number of
manholes, installed complete, including the frame and cover and
accepted.
C. Traps:
TSS-7
TSS-18.
Single-wing, double-wing, hood-back and gutter inlet: The quantity to
be paid for under this item shall be the actual number of each type
installed, complete and accepted.
D. Junction Boxes:
The number of junction boxes to be paid for shall, be the actual number
of junction boxes, installed complete, including the frame and cover
and accepted.
PAYMENT:
A. General: No separate payment will be made for excavation, trenching,
backfilling, testing, restoration of property, clean-up, repairing or
inspection .or other items of work required to complete.the work except
as itemized below for payment and all such costs shall be included in
the applicable contract unit price or lump sum bid items as set forth in
the Proposal.
B. Storm Sewer Pipe: Payment for each size and class of storm sewer pipe
measured as' specified above shall be paid for at the contract unit price
per linear foot for the various depths of cut as set forth in the
Proposal.
C" Drainage Structures: Payment for headwalls, in~ets, ,manholes, junction
boxes and ,the like will be made on the basis of the applicable unit
,prices as set forth in the Proposal. This payment shall be considered
full compensation for all materials, excavation and backfill necessary
to complete the structure.
D. Tie to Existing Structure: The connection of new pipe to an existing
drainage structure will be paid for on a unit price basis as set forth
in the Proposal.
TSS-8
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Section VI
WATER DISTRIBUTION
TS6 -01.
SCOPE:
The work covered by this section of the specifications consists of furnishing
all plant, labor, supervision, equipment, materials and appliances and in
performing all operations in connection with installation, testing and
sterilization of underground pipe, valves, fittings and appurtenances for the
water' distribution system, complete in strict accordance with this section of
the specifications and the applicable drawings and subject tp the terms and
conditions of the contract. Any deviations from the plans, (spec., materials
and drawings) approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission must be reviewed
and approved in writing by the Augusta-Richmond Utilities Department prior to
beginning construction. Any installation made without written approval shalt
be removed at the Contractor's expense.
TS6-02.
NOTIFICATION:
Before commencing any water main construction, the Contractor shall notify the
Augusta-Richmond Utilities Department, 2760 Peach Orchard Road, 796-5000. No
valves shall be operated by the Contractor or his representative without an
authorized employee of the Waterworks Operations Department being present.
TS6-03.
SPECIFICATIONS (MATERIALS):
a.
General: Pipe for water mains shall be cast iron (CI), ductile iron (DI), or
polyvinyl chloride (PVC) per the following specifications. Fittings for all
pipe shall be cast iron or ductile iron, mechanical joint, cement lined.
Retainer glands/megalugs, where specified, shall be ductile iron. All
materials will be American made. Any pipe, solder or flux used in the
installation or repair of water lines must be lead-fr~e. Pipes and fittings
must not contain more than 8.0% lead and solders and flux must not contain
more than 0.2% lead. marked as per AWWA Standards (with manufacturer's mark
and pressure class as a minimum) . ~
,1" water meter service lines shall be copper, Type K, with brass fittings, as listed
below:
Mueller: Hays: Ford: McDonald:
Curb stops, ball type
(360 deg. turn) B-20200-3 4300WR Bll-444R 6111
Corporation Cocks H-9971 5230 F-200 3120
Service Ells H-15530 5628 L28-44 4779 M
Service Connections H-15485 5312 LA102-44 4749
Copper to Copper H-15400 5615 C22-44 4758
Copper to Iron H-15425 5605 C28-44 4753
Note: Flare fittings only. No compression fittings will be accepted.
b. Iron Pipe: Cast iron,or ductile iron pipe and fittings shall be in
accordance with the following specifications with 1/16 in. cement mortar
TS6-2
lining and rubber gasket joints, except where noted on plans. Cast iron
pipe shall have a bursting tensile strength of 21,000 psi and a ring
modulus of rupture of 45,000 psi. Except as otherwise indicated on
plans, minimum wall thickness shall be as follows:
Pipe Size:
4"
6" - 18"
20"
24"
Cast Iron
22
21
21
23
Thickness Class:
Ductile Iron
350 PSI (Class 51)
350 PSI (Class 50)
300 PSI (Class 50)
250 PSI (Class 50)
Snecifications
Descri9tion
AWWA C-I06-75
ANSI A-21.6-1975
AWWA C-108-75
molds for
AWWA C-110-93
ANSI A21.,lO-93
AWWA C-lll-90
Cast iron pipe centrifugally cast in metal'
molds for water or other liquids.
Cast iron pipe centrifugally cast in sand-lined ANSI A21.8-1975
water or other liquids.
Gray-iron and ductile-iron fittings, 2 inc:
through 48 in. for water and other liquids.
,Rubber-gasket joints for cast-iron and ductile-ANSI A21.11-90
pipe and fittings.
Flanged cast-iron and ductile-iron pipe with
threaded flanges.
Ductile-iron pipe, centrifugally cast in,metal ANSI A21.51-91
water or sand-lined molds for water or other
iron pressure
AWWA Cll5-88
ANSI A21.15-88
AWWA C151-91
. molds for
liquids.
AWWA C-602-89 Cement-mortar lining for cast-iron and ductile-ANSI A21.4-90
iron pipe and fittings for water.
The pressure rating, metal thickness class, net weight or pipe without lining, length of
pipe and name of manufacturer shall be clearly marked on each length of pipe.
c. Galvanized Pipe: All galvanized pipe (1-1/2" - 3") shall be American
made, Schedule 40 and shall conform with the ASTM Specifications.
d. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe: Polyvinyl chloride pipe shall be in
accordance with AWWA Specifications C900-75, POlyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Pressure Pipe, 4 in. through 12 in. for water, Class 200, DR-14 with
cast iron pipe equivalent OD's, gasket bell end with elastomeric gasket.
1. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe: 1-1/2" through 3" shall be ring-
tight joints, Class 200. Fittings shall be same as specified for
iron pipe.
e. Valves: Valves 3_" through 12" shall be iron body, bronze mounted, AWWA
mechanical joint, convention or "0" ring packing, approved non rising
stem gate valves. Valves shall be M&HStyle 67-01, Muller A-2380-20 or
approved equal. All gate valves and tapping valves shall be OPEN RIGHT.
Tapping valves shall be Mueller Style H-667, or approved equal. Valves
smaller than 3" must be ball type, Ford No. B11-777R or approved equal
(no hand wheel valves allows). All tapping valves must have full
opening to use a 'Mueller CC-24 shell cutter.
1. Gate valves in ,sizes 16" and larger shall be of horizontal type
with mechanical joint, rollers, tracks and with non-rising stem:'
TS6-3
All 16" and larger valves shall have a by-pass valve with non-
rising stem. All horizontal valves shall have totally enclosed
watertight gear case. Horizontal valves should be of the Mueller
A-2480-20-06 type or approved equal.
f. Valve Boxes: Each valve box shall be M&H E2702 (564A), Mueller H10364
(564A), Russell #564-S or 564A, or approved equal. Each valve box shall
be screw-type to adjust for a minimum cover of 36" bury. Extension
pieces will be required for additional depth over valve. Extensions
shall be M&H E-3120 or Mueller H-10375 or approved equal. Covers shall
have "WATER" cast on top.
g. Meter Boxes: Meter boxes shall.be "Rome Type" cast iron 10" x 19" x
10". Lids shall have cast ribs on bottom side (known as a,"Piedmont
lid") to prevent sliding movement. Top shall have minimum weight of 13
pounds. Box shall have minimum weight of 37 pounds. Lids to be marked
"WATER" .
h. Fire Hydrants: Fire hydrants shall be in accordance with AWWA Standard
CS02-73, Dry Barrel Fire Hydrants, as modified by the following minimum
requirements:
1. Model - Mueller Centurion, M&H Style 129, American Darling No. B-62-B,
or approved equal. AWWA compression type - dry top - traffic model, 150
psi working pressure, 300 psi testing pressure.
2. Size of Hydrant Valve Opening - 5 1/4"
3. Number and Size Hose Nozzle - 2 - 2~.
4. Hose Nozzle Threading - National Standard
5. Number and Size Steamer - 1 - SIr.
6. Steamer Nozzle Threading - S 3/8" 0.0., 6 threads per inch (City of
Augusta Standard) .
7. Size of Shoe Connection - 6".
8. Type of Shoe Connection - Mechanical Joint.
9. Size and Shape of Operating Nut - Pentagon, 1 1/2" flat
to point.
10. Direction of Opening - Open left (Counterclockwise) N.R.S.
11. Bury - Minimum 42".
12. Color - Yellow with aluminum bonnet and caps.
i. Tapping Sleeves: The tapping sleeve shall be mechanical type joint
suitable for 150 psi working pressure, M&H, Mueller, Clow, or approved
equal.
TS6-04.
EXCAVATION, TRENCHING AND BACKFILLING:
Excavation, trenching and backfilling shall be in accordance with Section,
"Excavation, Trenching and Backfilling for Pipe Lines".
TS6-05.
INSTALLATION:
a. General: Installation of all pipe, valves, fittings and appurtenances
shall be in accordanc~ with the applicable provisions of the specified
sections of the following specifications. Minimum cover over top of
TS 6- 4
pipe shall be 36" or as indicated on plans. A horizontal separation of
at least, 10 feet must be maintained be'tween the water main and the
existing or proposed sewer. When water mains cross sewers, a minimum
vertical separation of 18 inches ~u~t be provided between the two (2)
pipes (measured edge to edge). At Crossings, one full length of water
pipe must be located so that both joints are as far from the sewer as
possible.
Iron Pipe: AWWA Specifications C600-93.
mains."
"Installation of ductile iron water
PVC Pipe: Same as above for iron pipe. 14 Gauge copper wire will be buried
above the pipe and wrapped around valves and fittings to insure continuity.
b. Water Meter Service:
1 Taps: Taps shall be made on the upper half of the water main at
angle of 45 degrees from vertical. The trench for the service
line shall be excavated to a depth which will insure a minimum
cover of 30" below finished grade. The new copper line shall be
laid in a straight line insofar as possible from the corporation
cock to ,the curb cock. The, curb cock shall be located 12 inches
behind the back and 8 inches below ,the top of the new curb or
raised edge asphalt. A plan of typical water meter services is
incorporated in these specifications. Service taps on mains in
subdivisions shall be made so that service lines will be located
in the center of proposed lots.
2. New Water Meter Service on New and Existing Mains: A new water
meter service shall consist of the following:
a. 1" tap in water main using double-strapped tapped saddle.
,b. 1" corporation cock installed saddle.
c. 1" main connector,' optional.
d. l"copper tubing from main connector.
e. 1" service ell.
f. 1" curb cock.
g. Meter box and top.
Refer to Section TS-03 of these specifications for material&.
3. Meter Service Renewal on Existing Main: Meter service renewal
shall consist of relocating the existing meter and box to location
shown on the plans or as directed by the Augusta-Richmond
Utilities Department; installin~ a new 1" Copper line with
required fittings and adapters from the existing corporation cock
in water main to the water meter; ,r'econnecting the water meter to
existing house service with pipe and'fitting of same size and type
as existing,house service, complete.
4. Water Meter Service Adju~ted: Where a conflict exists between the
existing meter services and the new curb and gutter, etc., the
Contractor shall adjust grade and make extension as required using
existing pipe and fitting or by furnishing new pipe and fittings
of the same and.material as existing as required.
TS6-S
5. Extending Services: Existing copper services, at the discretion
of the Inspector, can be extended by using 4 copper to copper
couplings. All new material (service ell, curb cock and Copper)
shall be used and shall be of equal size to the existing service
to be extended.
6. Existing wate~ Mains to be Extended or Tapped: No taps or
extension of existing mains shall be made unless and Inspector is
present. Notice of 24 hours shall be given to the Augusta-
Richmond Utilities Department before commencing work. Large
transmission mains will be tapped by Waterworks Department at the
Contractor's expense.
7. New water Main Installation: After the curb and gutter has been
installed or line and grades established to rece~ve asphalt with
raised edge, the water main shall then be installed. Procedure u;
installation to conform to AWWA Specifications C600-64, Section 7,
9b through 13.
c. Valves: Before setting each valve, make sure the interior is clean and
tested for opening & closing. Set valves and stops with sterns plumb and
at the exact locations shown. Valve and service boxes shall be plumb,
with tops at finished grade. Tamp trench backfill thoroughly for a
distance of 3' on all sides of the boxes. Tap connection to existing
mains shall be kept closed until after the line is tested, sterilized,
flushed and accepted for service.
d. Fire Hydrant and Laterals: Before setting, remove foreign material from
barrel and test for opening and closing. Set hydrant plumb with hose
nozzles 18" above finished grade and 24 inches' behind the curb. The
hydrant shall be set at a height so that the backfill or final grading
will be at the bury line. The fire hydrant shall be set a minimum of
3.0' from any tree, power pole, fence or structure. All laterals from
main to hydrant location shall be cast iron or ductile iron with 6" M.J.
valve. Two cubic feet of gravel shall be placed under the hydrant for
drainage from the barrel. Tie rods, concrete and retainer
glands/megalugs shall be used for blocking. After installation, all
hydrants shall be given a touch-up coat of primer paint and two (2)
field coats of high grade paint of the color specified by the Augusta-
Richmond Utilities Department.
e. Reaction Blocking: All plugs, fire hydrants, caps, tees, bends and
other fittings shall be provided with adequate reaction blocking.
Reaction blocking shall be of 3000lb concrete and shall bear directly
against the undisturbed trench wall. Metal tie rods and clamps and
retainer glands/megalugs may be used in lieu of blocking when using cast
iron pipe or ductile iron pipe. All tie rods, clamps and retainer
glands/megalugs shall be given a bituminous protective coating. All
bolts and joints shall be left exposed and caution taken while pouring
blocking not to cover tees, bolts, etc., as mentioned above.
f. Water Mains Cut and Plugged: After new main and services have been
installed, sterilization test completed and meters connected, existing
water mains will be cut and plugged as directed by the Augusta-Richmond
Utilities Department.
TS6-6
TS6-06.
TS6-07.
TS6-0S.
g., Water Mains Cut and Plugged: The Contractor shall cut and plug existin
water mains where shown on the plans or required for the installation 0
new work, using a plug, cap or solid sleeve, as directed by the Augusta
Richmond Utilities Department, c~mp~ete with reaction blocking.
h. Tapping Sleeve and Valve: The Contractor shall install a tapping sleevE
and valve of proper size and type on the existing water main, tap .main
and install valve box. The outside of the tapped main shall be cleaned
just prior to installation of the tapping sleeve. (Refer to Section 03,
paragraph i, and Section OS, paragraphs b6 and b7.)
TESTING:
After installation of the main, hydrants, services and appurtenances, the main
shall be filled and flushed to remove air from the system prior to the
testing. The main shall then be refilled and all valves closed feeding the
system to be tested. The Contractor shall be required to furnish all
equipment to satisfactorily perform the hydrostatic test as specified
herewith. The pump shall be installed at the lo~ point of the system and
pressure shall be increased to 100 lbs. per square inch above the normal
static pressure or 200 lbs. per square inch; whichever is greater. Leakage
shall not exceed 23.3 ga;lons per day, per mile of pipe, per inch of di~meter.
All pressure tests shall be successfully conducted for not less than four (4)
consecutive hours. The test shall be performed after the curb and gutter has
been completed a~d all curb cocks have been located. Notice of 24 hours shall
be given to the Augusta-Richmond Utilities Department prior to beginning the
test.
STERILIZATION:
Sterilization shall comply to AWWA Specifications C6sl-92. The method of
disinfection shall comply with Section's.2 of C6sl. A'representative from the
'Augusta-Richmond Utilities Department shall be present with four (4) hour
notice prior to placing the disinfectant in the system. A notice' of 24 hours
shall be given to the Augusta-Richmond Utilities Department when the main is
ready for a sample to be drawn and tested. The provisions of this paragraph
apply equally to new pipe and fittings and to existing pipe lines into which
connections have been made or which may have been otherwise disturbed to the
extent that contamination may have Occurred. All requirements of the Health
Department shall be observed in executing this work. Acceptable analysis must
be obtained prior to p~acing the system in service. Disinfection of water
lines and the disposal of heavily chlorinated water (following disinfection)
must be accomplished in accordance with AWWA Standard C6sl (latest revision) .
"DRY BORE'ANDJACX" METHOD:
MATERIALS:
1. Casing Pipe: The casing pipe shall conform to the materials standards
of ASTM Designation A-2ll, Grade B, with minimum wall thickness as shown
on the plans. Steel pipe will have a minimum yield strength of 35,000
PSI. Casing pipe ~hall ba joined together with welded joints.
2. Carrier Pipe: The carrier pipe shall be ductile iron as specified
herein.
TS6-7
TS6-09.
TS6-10.
3. Installation: The steel casing shall be installed by the "Dry Bore and
Jack" method. If voids shall develop or if the bored hole diameter is
greater than the outside diameter of the pipe by more than approximatel
one (1) inch, remedial measures will be taken as approved by the
Augusta-Richmond Utilities Department.
When installing water line through casing, the Contractor shall use mechanica
joint pipe with retainer glands/megalugs throughout length of casing. The
water main shall be strapped to 8-foot long w90den skids with metal straps
throughout length of casing. The ends of the casing shall be sealed with rocl
and mortar.
SALVAGE MATERIAL:
All existing pipe, fittings, valve boxes, etc., removed during installation at
water system improvements and not reused on the job shall be delivered to
Water Works Operations Department, 28~2 Central Avenue and placed at location
directed by the Augusta-Richmond Utilities Department.
MEASUR~:
a. Water Main: The overall length of water main actually installed will be
measured in linear feet along the central axis of the diameter of the
pipe from the center to center of junction pipes, end of pipe or
centerline of fitting, valve or fire hydrant whichever is applicable.
b. Fittings: Measurement of fittings shall be the total weight of all
fittings with retainer glands/megalugs installed and accepted. Weight
of gaskets, bolts and nuts shall not be included in measured weight.
c.
Water Main Cut and Plugged:
will be the actual number of
complete and accepted.
The quantity to be paid for under this item
each size water main cut and plugged,
d. Tapping Sleeve and Valve: The quantity to be paid for under this item
will be the actual number of tappings sleeves and valves installed,
complete including tap and valve box and accepted.
e. Valves: The quantity to be paid for under this item will be the actual
number of valves, installed, complete with valve box and, accepted.
f. Fire Hydrants: The quantity to be paid for under this item will be the
actual number of fire hydrants installed, complete and accepted.
g. Water Meter Service: The quantity to be paid for under this item will
be the actual number of water meter services (new), water meter services
(existing water main) and water meter services renewed (existing main)
installed, complete and accepted.
h. Water Meter Service Adjusted: Measurement of water'meter services
adjusted shall be the actual number of water meter services adjusted,
complete and accepted (this item includes new pipe and fittings as
required) .
i. Bore & Jack: Installation of pipe by bore and jack method shall be
measured in place from end of pipe to end of pipe. The per foot price
TS6-8
includes carrier'pipe installed in casing with blocking and casing pipe
ends sealed, complete per plans and this specification.
TS6-U..
PAYMENT:
Payment for each size of water main pipe measured as specified above will be
paid for at contract price per linear foot as set forth below. Other measurec
items shall be paid for at the contract unit or lump sum price for the various
items, which payment shall be full compensation for furnishing and installing
the items, complete in place in accordance with the specifications.
No separate payment will be made for excavation and backfill, testing,
sterilization, reaction blocking, and for clamps and tie rods, or other items
of work required for a complete installation except as itemized below for
payment and all such costs shall be included in the applicable contract unit
price or lump sum bid item.
Payment will be made under the following:
Water Main
Fittings
Valve with Box
Tapping Sleeve and Valve
Water Meter Service, New
Water Meter Service, Renewal,
Adjusted
Water Main Cut and Plugged
Fire Hydrant
Boring an Jacking for water Line
inch size
inch size
inch size
per linear foot
per ton
per each
per each
per each
per e,achWater Meter Service,
Existing Main
per each
inch size
per each
per each
per linear foot
TS6-9
TS7-01.
TS7-02.
TS7-03.
TS7-04.
TS-OS.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Section VII
CONCRETF,j
CURB AND GUTTER:
Concrete curb and gutter shall be placed in accordance with Section 441 of
Specifications of the State Highway Department of Georgia, 1993 Edition.
~L
L;;;
SIDEWALKS
Concrete sidewalks shall be placed in accordance with Section 441 of the
Specifications of the State Highway Department of Georgia, 1~93 Edition.
CONCRETE PAVING:
Concrete paving shall be placed to the thickness shown on the plans and in
conformity with Section 430 of the Specifications of the State Highway
Department, 1993 Edition.
CONCRETE TEST:
The Contractor shall obtain the services of an approved Testing Laboratory and
submit copies of test reports on all concrete poured.
Two (2) cylinders per 50 cubic yards of concrete poured and not less than two
for each day's pour shall be tested for 7, 14, and 28 day strength.
METHOD OF MEASUREMENT AND PAXMENT:
A. Curb and gutter will be measured and paid for on a linear foot basis.
B. Sidewalks will be measured and paid for on a square yard basis.
C. Concrete paving will be measured and paid for on a square yard basis.
D. No separate payment shall be made for concrete testing.
TS7-2
TS8-0~.
TS8-02.
TS8-03.
TS8-04.
TS8-0S~
TS8-06.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION VIII
CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER
SCOPE:
This section covers construction of portland cement concrete curb and gutter.
REFERENCE:
All referenced 'sections and articles refer to t~e' standard specifications of
the "Construction of Roads and Bridges" of the Department of Transportation,
State of Georgia (1993 Edition).
MATERIALS: '
Concrete shall be Class A as described in Article 500.3 of Georgia Highway
Specifications, 3000'psi, ,with an air content by volume of 3* to 6*. The
concrete shall have a maximum slump of 3 inches. All materials shall meet the
requirements of Georgia Highway Specifications. Reference is made to the
following:
Portland Cement
Water
Fine Aggregate Size No. 10
Coarse Aggregate
Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
Dowel Bars and Tie Bars
Performed Joint Filler
Article 830,.01
Article 880.01
Article 801.02
Article 800.01
Article 853.01
Article 853.08
Article 833.01
CONSTRUCTION:
Construction methods shall be in compliance with the applicable portions of
Sections 441 and 430 of the Georgia State Highway Specifications.
CURB AND GUTTER:
All curb and gutter removed and damaged during and resulting from excavation
of the, trench for the proposed sewer lines shall be replaced by the Contractor
in such manner that it will conform to existing or improved condition before
the trench was cut.
MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT:
Replacement of curb and ,gutter will be paid for at the applicable unit price
as set forth in the proposal.
TS8-2
TS9-01.
TS9-02.
TS9-03.
TS9-04.
TS9-0S.
TS9-06.
TS9-07.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION IX
BITUMINOUS PAVING
SCOPE:
This section covers a graded aggregate base course, bituminous prime coat,
bituminous tack coat, and a hot laid asphaltic concrete surface course,
complete.
REFERENCE:
All referenced sections and articles refer to the Standard Specifications for
the "Construction of Roads and Bridges" of the Department of Transportation,
State of Georgia (1993 Edition).
SUBGRADE:
Prepare and compact subgrade to receive a graded aggregate base course in
accordance with the section of these specifications entitled "Grading".
GRADED AGGREGATE:
Graded aggregate base course shall be constructed to the thickness indicated
on plans.
a. Materials: Materials shall conform to requirements of Section 815, and
related articles.
b. Applications: Apply graded aggregate base course in accordance with
applicable requirements of Sectio~ 310.
c. Compaction: Compact to at least 100% of maximum, density at optimum
moisture content based upon the Standard Proctor Method, AASHO T-99.
MILL ASPHALTIC CONCRETE PAVEMENT:
Milling existing asphaltic pavement shall be performed in accordance with
Section 432 of the standards in the locations shown on plans.
BITUMINOUS PRIME:
Bituminous prime shall be applied to the finished base course at the rate of
0.15 to 0.30 gallons per square yard in accordance with Section 412, the exact
amount being specified for each job by the Augusta-Richmond Utilities
Department. The material used in accordance with article 820.00.
BITUMINOUS TACK COAT:
a. Material & Cons,truction: Section 413.
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b. Quantity per Square Yard~ 0.02 to 0.04 gallons per square yard.
ASPHALT'CONCRETE SURFACE COURSE:
The asphalt concrete surface course shall be type "E" or type "B-Modified" anc
of a thickness indicated on plans.
a. Materials: The materials to be used shall be in accordance with the
following articles:
Asphalt Cement
Article 820.01-Table 820.1
Coarse Aggregation for
Asphaltic Concrete
Article 802.02
Fine Aggregate for'
Asphaltic Concrete
Article 802.01,
Mineral Filler
Article 803.01
See following for Mix.
b. Application: Apply asphalt ,concrete surface course in accordance with
applicable reqUirements of Section 400.
c. Compaction: Compact to at least 98% of the density of a laboratorY
specimen of the same mixture subjected to 50 blows of a standard
Marshall Hammer on ,each side of the specimen, based on the Marshall Test
Procedure, ASTM 01559.
BITUMINOUS PLANT MIX BASE:
a. Material and Construction: Section 400.
b. Job Mix: Section 400.
PAVEMENT MARKING:
All pavement markings shall be constructed in accordance with Section 653 of
reference specifications and placed as indicated on plans.
TESTS:
a. Materials: Contractor shall be responsible for having materials he
proposes to furnish t'ested to demonstrate conformance to these
specifications. Certified copies of Test Reports shall be approved by t
he Augusta-Richmond Utilities Department prior to construction.
b. Compaction: Compaction,test will be made at the discretion of, and at
locations specified by the Augusta-Richmond Utilities Department, at no
cost to the Contractor. .
MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT:
Graded aggregate base will be measured arid paid for on a square yard basis.
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The thickness shall be 12" after compaction. Milling existing asphalt
concrete pavement will be measured and paid for by the square yard.
Bituminous Prime will not be paid for separately. Bituminous tack material
shall be paid for on a per gallon bas~s. The asphalt concrete will be paid
for by the ton. Asphalt concrete, all types, shall be paid for by the ton.
Pavement markings shall be paid for per linear foot for striping and per word
or symbol, each.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION X
FINISH GRADING AND GRASSING
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SCOPE:
Work under this section shall consist of finish grading, fertilizing and
grassing the construction area and other ares disturbed by the Contractor's
operations, complete in strict accordance with this section of the
specifications and the applicable drawings and subject to the terms and
conditions of the Contract.
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FINISH GRADING:
Finish grading 'shall consist of finishing off to a uniformly smooth surface
free from abrupt irregular surface changes, all areas disturbed by
Contractors' operations within the permanent and temporary easement area. The
degree of smoothness shall be that ordinarily obtainable from power grader
operation~ The finished surface shall not be more than 0.25 feet above or
below the established grade. There shall be no roots, wasted building
material, trash or other unsightly matter projecting through or visible at the
surface.
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FERTILIZER:
a. Material: Fertilizer shall be 4-12-12, commercially mixed, conforming
to the fertilizer laws of~the State of Georgia.
b. Application: All areas disturbed by the Contractor's operations shall
be fertilized. Fertilizer shall be applied just before or simultaneously
with the planting of grass. It shall be applied uniformly at the ~ate
of 1,500 pounds per acre. It shall be applied with approved mechanical
spreaders.
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SEEDING:
All areas disturbed by the Contractor's operations shall be seed as follows:
Plantino Date'
Feb. 1 to Sept. 1
Sept. 1 to Nov. 15
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Hulled Bermuda
Abruj j iRye
Aoolication (# oer acre
20
20
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PROTECTION:
Newly graded and'seeded areas shall be protected from the action of the
elements and any settlement or washing that may occ~j from that or any other
cause prior to acceptance of the work shall be repaired and grades re-
established to the required elevations and slopes at the Contra~tor's expense.
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MAINTENANCE:
Maintenance of the seeded area shall be furnished under this contract for a
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period of 60 days after the completion of the iworR. Reseeding shall be
required where previous planting did not grow at the Contractor's expense.
PAYMENT:
No separate payment will be made for the work covered under this section.
Finish grading and grassing will be considered as subsidiary obligations of
the Contractor for the construction of the sewer improvements and the cost
involved shall be included in the applicable contract lump sum or unit prices
bid for sewer pipe and appurtenances, complete in place.
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