Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutSOUTHERN ARBOR TREE CARE ON CALL TREE REMOVAL AND TRE PRUNNINGCity of ON -CALL TREE REMOVAL AND TREE PRUNING SERVICES Bid Item # 11 -137A TABLE OF CONTENTS Instruction to Bidders 1B1 Georgia Prompt Pay Act PPA Special Conditions SC1 Additional Provisions AP1 Addendum(s) Agreement .A1 Contractor's Statements: > Attachment B • Contractor's Statement of Non - Discrimination • Non - collusion of Prime Bidder /Offeror • Conflict of Interest Statement • Contractor's Affidavit and Agreement Statement > Subcontractor's Affidavit and Non - Collusion Affidavit > Exception Sheet > SAVE /E- Verification General Conditions GC1 Fee Proposal P1 Technical Specifications > GDOT Special Provisions - Traffic Control TC1 > Water System Project - Measurements & Payments P1 > Water Distribution System (Section 14A) 14A1 > Water Quality Monitoring P1 CITY OF AUGUSTA, GEORGIA OFFICE OF THE PROCUREMENT DIRECTOR 530 GREENE STREET SUITE 605 AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 30901 (706) 821 -2422 www.augustaga.gov DATE: October 21, 2011 RFP NO. 11 -137A SUBJECT: Information Regarding the Consent Order and Judgment Approving Settlement and Modifying injunction Please be advised that Augusta, Georgia is under a consent order and judgment approving settlement and modifying injunction. The below excerpt is from the Consent Order dated July 21, 2011 as stated by: The Honorable B. Avant Edenflefd, Judge, United States District Judge, Southern District of Georgia Consent Order and Judgment Aonrovino Settlement and Modifvina injunction It appearing to the Court that the parties Plaintiff Thompson Building Wrecking Company, Inc. and Defendant Augusta, Georgia have reached a settlement of the remaining issues pending in this Court, the same is hereby approved. Pursuant to such settlement, and for good cause shown, the preliminary injunction entered by this Court on March 14, 2007, made permanent by the Court on November 13, 2007, shall be and is hereby vacated, and replaced with the following injunction: Augusta, Georgia is hereby ENJOINED from evaluating or awarding bids or other contracts on the basis of the bidder's status as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprises ( "DBE ") or Minority Business Enterprises ("MBE ") (or any other entity that qualifies as a DBE or MBE based on the racial composition of its ownership). This prohibition does not apply to DBE or MBE requirements imposed by state or federal laws, regulations, agencies, or grant agreements. This prohibition also does not bar Augusta from enacting a prospective, narrowly tailored DBE or MBE program or policy as permitted under rulings of the United States Supreme Court. Augusta shall be free to conduct such studies as may be necessary to support a future DBE or MBE program or policy that complies with the above exceptions. Before Augusta may enact such a program or policy it must notify electronically or by U.S. mail all businesses on the then- current vendor list and constructively notify the public via a reasonably visible hyperiink on its homepage entitled "Proposed Legislation Enacting Disadvantaged Business Enterprise or Minority Business Enterprise Program." On this vendor list, Augusta must maintain the contact information provided by any businesses or individuals who have expressed an interest in contracting with Augusta, by registering their business information with the Department of Procurement, for 36- months. The notice on Augusta's website must include the text of its intended legislation and the related Disparity Study. Before Augusta may enact such a program or policy it must also provide the public an opportunity to be heard at an open meeting of the Augusta - Richmond County Commission, to take place no sooner than thirty days after the vendor list notification has taken place. Augusta may rely upon the contact information that interested parties supplied the city when they registered with the Department of Procurement In providing electronic or mailed notice. Augusta shall, within 3 days of the date of this Order, post a copy of this Order, and the Court's March 14, 2007 Order, in portable document format ('PDF ") on Augusta's homepage via a reasonably visible hyperlink entitled "Court Order Enjoining Local DBE Program." RFP 11 -137A Tree Removal and Tree Pruning Services Page 2 of 30 This injunction is binding upon Augusta's officers, agents, servants, employees, and attorneys, and upon those persons in active concert or participation with It who receive actual notice of this injunction by personal service or otherwise. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(d). This 21 day of July, 2011 You may review both orders at www.auoustaga.aov homepage or click on departments go to the Procurement Department; go to Quick Unk; click on hyperiink entitled "Court Order Enjoining Local DBE Program "; click on either Court carder Enjoining Local ISE Program (7/21/20111 or Court Order En(ainina Local DBE Program (20071. In addition, this letter extends to your Firm an invitation to submit a Bid/RFP /RFQ to supply the City of Augusta with equipment, supplies, and/or services as indicated above. instructions for preparation and submission of a Bid/RFP/RFQ are contained in the attached packet. Any changes to the conditions and specifications must be in the form of a written addendum to be valid; therefore, the City will issue a written addendum to document all approved changes. Doing business with Augusta has become easier! The ARCBid link, which is located on the Procurement Department's website at www.auaustaga.nov, enables you to view current and past public bid information online. Should you have any questions concerning the bid documents, or need additional information, you may contact a member of the Bid and Contract Team directly © 706 821 -2422. A request for bid documents must be faxed to 706 821 -2811 or emailed to Drocbidandcontracteauaust _aaa.00v. Your continued interest in doing business with us is appreciated. Sincerely yours, O ef . gore Geri A. Sams Procurement Director Rev. 08/2/2011 Scan this OR code with your smaslphone or camera equipped Met to visit the Augusta, Georgia Procurement Department website. RFP 11 -137A Tree Removal and Tree Pruning Services Page 3 of 30 IB -01 GENERAL IB -02 EXAMINATION OF WORK SECTION IB INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS All proposals must be presented in a sealed envelope, addressed to the Owner. The proposal must be filed with the Owner on or before the time stated in the invitation for bids. Mailed proposals will be treated in every respect as though filed in person and will be subject to the same requirements. Proposals received subsequent to the time stated will be returned unopened. Prior to the time stated any proposal may be withdrawn at the discretion of the bidder, but no proposal may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after bids have been opened, pending the execution of contract with the successful bidder. Each bidder shall, by careful examination, satisfy himself as to the nature and location of the work, the conformation of the ground, the character, quality and quantity of the facilities needed preliminary to and during the prosecution of the work, the general and local conditions, and all other matters which can in any way affect the work or the cost thereof under the contract. No oral agreement or conversation with any officer, agent, or employee of the Owner, either before or after the execution of the contract, shall affect or modify any of the terms or obligations therein. IB - 03 ADDENDA AND INTERPRETATIONS No interpretation of the meaning of plans, specifications or other prebid documents will be made to any bidder orally. Every request for such interpretation should be in writing addressed to the Purchasing Department, 530 Greene Street, Augusta, Georgia, 30911 and to be given consideration must be received at least ten working days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids. Any and all such interpretations and any supplemental instructions will be in the form of written addenda to the specifications which, if issued, will be sent to the Augusta- Richmond County Purchasing Director at least five working prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids. The Purchasing Director shall send by certified mail with return receipt requested to all prospective bidders (at the respective addresses furnished for such purposes), not later than three working days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids. Failure of any bidder to receive any such addendum or interpretation shall not relieve such bidder from any obligation under his bid as submitted. All addenda so issued shall become part of the Contract Documents. IB -1 AED /TE - On -Call Tree Removal & Tree Prunning Services - 11-137A IB -04 PREPARATION OF BIDS Bids shall be submitted on the forms provided and must be signed by the bidder or his authorized representative. Any corrections to entries made on bid forms should be initialed by the person signing the bid. Bidders must quote on all items appearing on the bid forms, unless specific directions in the advertisement, on the bid form, or in the special specifications allow for partial bids. Failure to quote on all items may disqualify the bid. When quotations on all items are not required, bidders shall insert the words "no bid" where appropriate. Alternative bids will not be considered unless specifically called for. Telegraphic bids will not be considered. Modifications to bids already submitted will be allowed if submitted by telegraph prior to the time fixed in the Invitation for Bids. Modifications shall be submitted as such, and shall not reveal the total amount of either the original or revised bids. Bids by wholly owned proprietorships or partnerships will be signed by all owners. Bids of corporations will be signed by an officer of the firm and his signature attested by the secretary thereof who will affix the corporate seal to the proposal. NOTE: A 10% Bid Bond is required in all cases. IB -05 BASIS OF AWARD The bids will be compared on the basis of unit prices, as extended, which will include and cover the furnishing of all material and the performance of all labor requisite or proper, and completing of all the work called for under the accompanying contract, and in the manner set forth and described in the specifications. Where estimated, quantities are included in certain items of the proposal, they are for the purpose of comparing bids. While they are believed to be close approximations, they are not guaranteed. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to check all items of construction. In case of error in extension of prices in a proposal, unit bid prices shall govern. IB - 06 BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS No proposal will be received from any bidder unless he can present satisfactory evidence that he is skilled in work of a similar nature to that covered by the contract and has sufficient assets to meet all obligations to be incurred in carrying out the work. He shall submit with his proposal, sealed in a separate IB -2 AED /TE - On -Call Tree Removal & Tree Prunning Services - 11 -137A envelope, a FINANCIAL EXPERIENCE AND EQUIPMENT STATEMENT, giving reliable information as to working capital available, plant equipment, and his experience and general qualifications. The owner may make such investigations as are deemed necessary to determine the ability of the bidder to perform the work and the bidder shall furnish to him all such additional information and data for this purpose as may be requested. The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by the bidder or investigation of him fails to satisfy the Owner that such bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the contract and to complete the work contemplated therein. Part of the evidence required above shall consist of a list of the names and addresses of not less than five (5) firms or corporations for which the bidder has done similar work. IB -07 PERFORMANCE BOND At the time of entering into the contract, the Contractor shall give bond to the owner for the use of the owner and all persons doing work or furnishing skill, tools, machinery or materials under or for the purpose of such contract, conditional for the payment as they become due, of all just claims for such work, tools, machinery, skill and terms, for saving the owner harmless from all cost and charges that may accrue on account of the owner performing the work specified, and for compliance with the laws pertaining thereto. Said bond shall be for the amount of the contract satisfactory to the owner and authorized by law to do business in the State of Georgia. Attorneys -in -fact who sign bonds must file with each copy thereof, a certified and effectively dated copy of the power of attorney. IB -08 REJECTION OF BIDS These proposals are asked for in good faith, and awards will be made as soon as practicable, provided satisfactory bids are received. The right is reserved, however to waive any informalities in bidding, to reject any and all proposals, or to accept a bid other than the lowest submitted if such action is deemed to be in the best interest of the Owner. IB -3 AED /TE - On -Call Tree Removal & Tree Prunning Services - 11 -137A p. GEORGIA PROMPT PAY ACT 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. All claims, disputes and other matters in question between the Owner and the Contractor arising out of or relating to the Agreement, or the breach thereof, shall be decided in the Superior Court of Richmond County, Georgia. The Contractor, by executing this Agreement, specifically consents to venue in Richmond County and waives any right to contest the venue in the Superior Court of Richmond County, Georgia. 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 waives any claim to same. NOTICE All references in this document, which includes all papers, writings, drawings, plans or photographs to be used in connection with this document, to "Richmond County Board of Commissioners" shall be deemed to mean "Augusta Richmond County Commission - Council and all references to "Chairman" shall be deemed to mean "Mayor ". DISPOSALS Prior to any material from this project being wasted or otherwise disposed of outside the project limits the Contractor shall furnish the Engineer a copy of written permission, signed by the property owner (or his authorized agent) describing the estimated amount and type of material to be placed on said property. If any portland cement concrete, asphaltic concrete, wood or other such materials are to be wasted on the property, a copy of the owner's inert landfill permit, issued by the Environmental Protection Division shall be furnished to the Engineer prior to any such waste being removed from the project. In all cases, regardless of the material being wasted, a grading permit issued by Augusta Richmond County must be furnished to the Engineer. PPA - 1 AED /TE - ON -CALL TREE REMOVAL & TREE PRUNING SERVICES - 11 -137A ON -CALL TREE REMOVAL & TREE PRUNING SERVICES SPECIAL CONDITIONS INDEX TO ARTICLES OF SPECIAL CONDITIONS Section No. Page SC -01 SCOPE OF THE WORK 2 SC -02 BONDS 2 SC -03 PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT 2 SC -04 CITY ACCEPTANCE 2 SC -05 BASIS OF PAYMENT 2 SC -06 TREE REMOVAL 3 SC -07 TREE STUMP REMOVAL 3 SC -08 SAFETY STANDARDS 5 SC -09 PROTECTION OF PROPERTY 6 SC -10 WORK HOURS 6 SC -11 SALVAGE MATERIAL 7 SC -12 REFERENCED SPECIFICATIONS 7 SC -13 TRAFFIC CONTROL 7 SC -14 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, CODES, AND REGULATIONS, ETC. 7 SC -15 GEORGIA PROMPT PAY ACT 9 SC -16 DISPUTES 9 SC -17 INTEREST NOT EARNED ON RETAINAGE 9 SC -18 AFTER HOURS INSPECTION 9 SC -19 MASTERS GOLF TOURNAMENT 9 SC -01 SCOPE OF THE WORK On call tree removal and pruning SC -02 BONDS The Contractor will include in the lump sum payment for Lump Sum Construction the cost of his performance and payment bonds. SC -03 PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT The Contractor will carefully schedule his work so that a minimum amount of exposed earth will be subject to erosion by rainfall or wind, and he will provide means satisfactory to the Engineer to minimize the transportation of silt and other deleterious material into the stream beds of water courses adjacent to the project. All chemicals used during project whether herbicide, pesticide, disinfectant, polymer, reactant or of other classification, must show approval of either EPA or USDA. Use of all such chemicals and disposal of residues shall be in conformance with printed instructions. SC -04 CITY ACCEPTANCE SC -05 BASIS OF PAYMENT SPECIAL CONDITIONS Notwithstanding any other obligations of the Contractor, he shall complete the work to the full satisfaction of the Augusta Engineering Department and the Engineer. This provision shall not relieve the Contractor of his responsibilities for guarantees. As explained in the section "Instructions to Bidders," payment for all items of construction will be made at the total of the actual number of units installed at the unit prices stated in the Bid Schedule to the Proposal. The partial payments described in the Agreement will be made based on the actual number of units of work completed during the month and in -place at the unit prices stated in the Bid Schedule. SC -2 AED /TE - On-Call Tree Removal & Tree Pruning Services - 11 -137A SC -06 TREE REMOVAL The Contractor shall remove the trees in accordance with all safety standards and regulations listed herein and with the following minimum requirements: 1. The Contractor shall begin each job promptly; no longer than one work day after it is dispatched by the County /City (unless otherwise permitted by the Engineering Department). 2. Extreme care shall be taken to prevent limbs, branches, and trunks from falling and creating damage to adjacent homes, driveways, streets, sidewalks, landscaping and other property. 3. Branches that are larger than 6 inches in diameter at one end shall be lowered to the ground through the use of ropes or other mechanical devices. They shall not be dropped or allowed to fall. 4. Stumps shall not be left higher than 6 inches above ground level (unless otherwise permitted by the Engineering Department) 5. The Contractor shall clean up all wood, sawdust and debris each day before the work crew leaves a site, unless permission is given by the Engineering Department to do otherwise. All lawn areas shall be raked, all streets and sidewalks swept, and all brush, branches and logs shall be removed from the site. In the case of dispute, Augusta - Richmond County may remove the wood and debris and charge the cost to the Contractor, as Augusta- Richmond County shall determine to be just. 6. All unusable wood products removed under this contract shall be disposed of at the Augusta- Richmond County Landfill (Environmental Services). 7. The Contractor shall restore any damaged turf areas and repair any other damage caused by the tree removal operation. 8. Once the Contractor commences work at a site, it shall be completed in a timely manner; no more than two work days unless permission is given by the Engineering Department to extend the completion time. SC - 07 TREE STUMP REMOVAL The Contractor shall remove tree stumps in accordance with all safety standards and regulations listed herein and with the following minimum requirements: SC -3 AED /TE - On -Call Tree Removal & Tree Pruning Services - 11-137A 1. The Contractor shall begin each job promptly; no longer than two work days after it is dispatched by the Engineering Department. 2. Stumps and bracing roots shall be ground to at least 18 inches below grade. Additionally, the Contractor shall remove root flares and surface roots up to three feet from the stump to eliminate "humps" in the lawn area adjacent to the stump. These roots shall be ground down 4 inches below the ground line. The area then shall be restored with topsoil to the level of the adjoining grade. Grade shall be defined as the level of surrounding ground not lifted by tree roots. 3. Stumps to be removed shall be designated by the Engineering Department. 4. Immediately after grinding (removal) of a tree stump and buttress roots, the Contractor shall remove all stump grindings and associated debris from the site. Grinding debris generated by work described in this contract will be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall remove and dispose of all chips, sawdust and associated debris unless otherwise directed by the Engineering Department. Stumps, grindings and debris shall be placed away from the curb and gutter, street, sidewalk and private property immediately to eliminate hazards to the motoring public and pedestrians and to eliminate damage to private property. 5. All areas where stumps have been removed and areas disturbed by the removal operations shall be back filled to the level of adjoining grade with pulverized topsoil the same day grindings are removed. Otherwise, the site shall be properly barricaded overnight to ensure the safety of the public. All holes must be filled with topsoil by the second day. The Contractor must supply the topsoil. The topsoil shall be properly leveled and compacted so as to ensure a minimum amount of settlement of the backfill material. If there is more than a one -day delay between the time of removal of grindings and refilling with soil, the disturbed areas shall be barricaded off for public safety and the Engineering Department notified. Stump grindings and debris shall not be used as backfill material unless directed by the Engineering Department. 6. The Contractor shall clean up all wood, sawdust and debris each day before the work crew leaves a site, unless permission is given by the Engineering Department to do otherwise. All lawn areas shall be raked, all streets and sidewalks swept, and all wood debris shall be removed from the site. In the case of dispute, Augusta- Richmond County may remove the debris and charge the cost to the Contractor, as Augusta- Richmond County shall determine to be just. SC -4 AED /TE - on -Call Tree Removal & Tree Pruning Services - 11 -137A 7. Once the Contractor commences work at a site, it shall be completed in a timely manner; no more than two work days (unless otherwise permitted by the Engineering Department). SC -08 SAFETY STANDARDS 1. The Contractor shall, at all times, exercise adequate precautions for the safety of all persons, including employees, in the performance of this Contract. The Contractor shall abide by all City, State and Federal safety regulations and guidelines. 2. Workers engaged in tree operations shall wear Head protection. It shall comply with the provisions of ANSI Z89.1 3. Eye and face protection when required shall comply with applicable provisions of ANSI 787.1. 4. Inadequate or improperly trained personnel, or employees in training, shall not be utilized for work on stumps beyond such person's known capacity or ability to perform properly or safely unless under the direct supervision of a qualified operator. 5. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for pedestrian and vehicular safety and control within the work site and shall provide the necessary warning devices, barricades, and ground personnel needed to give safety, protection, and warnings to persons and vehicular traffic within the area. Traffic control, including signage, flaggers, etc. is the responsibility of the contractor and shall conform to ANSI Z133.1 2006. 4.4 and all applicable federal, State, and local regulations. 6. The Engineering Department may require additional safety precautions where particular dangers can be anticipated. The Contractor shall comply with all such requests. The Engineering Department may advise the Contractor and the Safety Officer of any safety violations. It is the Contractor's responsibility to make the necessary corrections. Failure to correct safety violations shall be grounds for an order from Augusta - Richmond County to cease further work and remove from the job site until the condition is corrected. Time and wages lost due to such safety shutdowns shall be at the sole cost of the Contractor and shall not relieve the Contractor of the obligation to complete the work on time. 7. Any of the above actions by employees of Augusta- Richmond County shall in no way relieve the Contractor of his /her responsibility to provide for the safety of all persons, including his /her employees. SC -5 AED /TE - On -Call Tree Removal & Tree Pruning Services - 11 -137A 8. Whenever electric or telephone lines, gas lines, water lines, or any other improvements, public or private, may be jeopardized by any authorized tree activity, the proper authorities of the utilities involved, or property owner involved, shall be consulted prior to performing any work activity. All requested reasonable precautions by any such authority or persons shall be complied with. It is the Contractor's responsibility to determine the location of public or private utilities or improvements. 9. All overhead and underground electrical conductors and all communication wires and cables shall be considered to be energized with potentially fatal voltages. Only a qualified line clearance tree trimmer or qualified line - clearance tree trimmer trainee shall be assigned to the work if it is found that an electrical hazard exists. A trainee shall be under the direct supervision of a qualified line - clearance tree trimmer. All work shall conform at the provisions and directives of the following portions of ANSI Z133.1 -2006: 5.1 - General and 5.2 - Working in proximity to electrical hazards. SC - 09 PROTECTION OF PROPERTY 1. The Contractor shall protect from damage all utilities, improvements, buildings, vehicles and all other property that is likely to become displaced or damaged by the execution of the work under this Contract. Any special equipment or devices needed to protect persons, property, landscaping or utilities shall be the responsibility of the Contractor, and the costs of such protection shall be included in the bid. The County /City will not pay any additional costs for special protective actions, equipment or devices not included in the Contract bid. 2. The Contractor shall notify all other affected governmental agencies and utilities whenever underground work is done under the terms of this Contract. The Contractor is required to obtain permission of the appropriate public and private utilities and governmental agencies before performing underground work pursuant to the terms of this Contract. 3. The Contractor is responsible for all property, utilities and pavement damaged by his /her operations as shall be determined by the Engineering Department administering this Contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for the costs of repairing all damage to property, utilities and pavement caused by his /her operations to the satisfaction of the property owner or the governmental body having jurisdiction over the road or utility. SC - 10 WORK HOURS Work for these services shall be scheduled Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. In instances of an emergency or work that SC -6 AED /TE - On-Call Tree Removal & Tree Pruning Services - 11 -137A cannot be scheduled during regular business hours the Engineering Department will direct the Contractor to perform work on evenings, weekends or holidays. SC -11 SALVAGE MATERIAL All existing installations to be removed, including but not limited to masonry and concrete rubble, asphalt, pipe, etc. will be disposed of at an approved location by the Contractor. SC -12 REFERENCED SPECIFICATIONS Where specifications or standards of trade organizations and other groups are referenced in these specifications, they are made as much a part of these specifications as if the entire standard or specification were reprinted herein. The inclusion of the latest edition or revision of the referenced specification or standard is intended. SC -13 TRAFFIC CONTROL Traffic control shall conform to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) of the Federal Highway Administration, latest edition. The Contractor shall give prior written notification to and shall obtain the approval of the Augusta Fire Department, Police Department, Emergency Medical Services, and the Augusta Traffic Engineering Department of any street closures. SC -14 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, CODES, AND REGULATIONS, ETC. Supplementing the provision of the GENERAL CONDITIONS, the successful bidder awarded this contract by signing the contract acknowledges the following, however, this is not to be construed as all inclusive or being these only: 1. Underground Gas Pipe Law: The Contractor signing the contract acknowledges that he is fully aware of the contents and requirements of "Georgia Laws 1969, Pages 50 and the following, and any amendments and regulations pursuant thereto ", and the Contractor shall comply therewith. 2. High Voltage Act: The Contractor by signing the contract acknowledges that he is fully aware of the contents and requirements of "Act No. 525, Georgia law 1960, and any amendments thereto, and Rules and Regulations of the commissioner of Labor pursuant thereto" (the preceding requirements within quotation SC -7 AED /TE - On -Call Tree Removal & Tree Pruning Services - 11 -137A marks being hereinafter referred to as the "high voltage act "), and the Contractor shall comply therewith. The signing of Contract shall also confirm on behalf of the Contractor that he: A. has visited the premises and has taken into consideration the location of all electrical power lines on and adjacent to all areas onto which the contract documents require to permit the Contract either to work, to store materials, or to stage operations, and B. that the Contractor has obtained from the Owner of the aforesaid electric power lines advice in writing as to the amount of voltage carried by the aforesaid lines. The Contractor agrees that he is the "person or persons responsible for the work to be done" as referred to in the high voltage act and that accordingly the Contractor is solely "responsible for the completion of the safety measures which are required by Section 3 of the high voltage act before proceeding with any work." The Contractor agrees that prior to the completion of precautionary measures required by the high voltage act he will neither bring nor permit the bringing of any equipment onto the site (or onto any area or areas onto which the contract documents require or permit the Contractor to work, to store materials, or to stage operations) with which it is possible to come within eight feet of any high voltage line or lines pursuant to operations arising out of performance of the Contract. The foregoing provisions apply to power lines located (a) on the site and (b) on any area or areas onto which the contract documents require or permit the Contractor either to work, to store materials, or to stage operations, or (c) within working distance for equipment or materials, being used on (a) and (b) above. These provisions of the Contract do not limit or reduce the duty of the Contractor otherwise owed to the Owner, to other parties, or to both. The Contractor agrees that the foregoing provisions supplement provisions of the General Conditions. The Contractor agrees and acknowledges that any failure on his part to adhere to the high voltage act shall not only be a violation of law but shall also be a breach of contract and specific violation of the provisions of the General Conditions which pertains to safety precautions. 3. Occupational Safety & Health Act: The Contractor by signing the contract acknowledges that he is fully aware of the provisions of the Williams- Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and he shall comply therewith. SC -8 AED /TE - On -Call Tree Removal & Tree Pruning Services - 11 -137A SC -15 GEORGIA PROMPT PAY ACT SC -16 DISPUTES 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. All claims, disputes and other matters in question between the Owner and the Contractor arising out of or relating to the Agreement, or the breach thereof, shall be decided in the Superior Court of Richmond County, Georgia. The Contractor, by executing this Agreement, specifically consents to venue in Richmond County and waives any right to contest the venue in the Superior Court of Richmond County, Georgia. SC -17 INTEREST NOT EARNED ON RETAINAGE Notwithstanding any provision of the law to the contrary, the parties agree that no interest shall be due to the Contractor on any sum held as retainage pursuant to this Agreement and Contractor specifically waives any claim to same. SC -18 AFTER HOURS INSPECTION If the Contractor opts to work before or after normal working hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, or on Augusta, Georgia Legal Holidays, then the Contractor must pay for the cost of inspection by the City of Augusta, Georgia and follow all necessary procedures listed in "Section 15, Right -of -way Encroachment Guidelines, Part E, Outside of Normal Working Hours," of the Augusta, GA Planning Commission Development Documents dated September, 1999. If inspectors of Augusta, GA are needed to work outside normal business hours, Augusta, GA Engineering Department needs to be notified 72 hours in advance. SC -19 MASTERS GOLF TOURNAMENT Any work planned to be accomplished during or directly before the Masters Golf Tournament must be submitted to and approved in writing by the Owner. Consideration will be given only for contract time extensions as a result of delays in accomplishing the work. No consideration will be given for claims for damages. SC -9 AED /TE - On -Call Tree Removal & Tree Pruning Services - 11-137A On -Call Tree Removal Additional Provisions SUSPENSION OF THE WORK. TERMINATION AND DELAY; To the extent that it does not alter the scope of this agreement, Augusta, GA reserves the right of unilaterally ordering, without any cause, a temporary stopping of the work, or delaying of the work to be performed by the Contractor or Consultant under this agreement. Augusta, GA will not be held liable for compensation to the Contractor / Consultant for an extension of contract time or increase in contract price, or both, directly attributable to this action of Augusta, GA. ESTIMATE OF QUANTITIES: The estimated quantities of work to be done and materials to be furnished under this contract if shown in any of the documents including the bid are given only for use in comparing bids and to indicate approximately the total amount of the contract and the right is especially reserved except as herein otherwise specifically limited to increase or diminish them as may be deemed reasonably necessary or desirable by Augusta, GA 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. DEFECTIVE PRICING: To the extent that the pricing provided by the contractor is erroneous and defective, the parties may, by agreement, correct pricing errors to reflect the intent of the parties. SPECIFIED EXCUSES FOR DELAY OR NON PERFORMANCE: The contractor is not responsible for delay in performance caused by acts of nature, strikes, lockouts, accidents, or other events beyond the control of the contractor. In any such event, the contract price and schedule shall be equitably adjusted. CONTINGENT FEES: The contractor is prohibited from directly or indirectly advocating in exchange for compensation that is contingent in any way upon the approval of this contract or the passage, modification, or defeat of any legislative action on the part of the Augusta, Georgia Commission the contractor shall not hire anyone to actively advocate in exchange for compensation that is contingent in any way upon the passage, modification, or defeat of any contract or any legislation that is to go before the Augusta, Georgia Commission. SITE CONDITIONS: Site conditions differing from those indicated in the contract, or ordinarily encountered, except that a differing site conditions clause need not be included in a contract: (i) When the contract is negotiated, (ii) When the contractor provides the site or design, or (iii) When the parties have otherwise agreed with respect to the risk of differing site conditions CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS; The contractor acknowledges that this contract and any changes to it by amendment, modification, change order or other similar document may have required or may require the legislative authorization of the Board of Commissioners and approval of the APl AED /TE - On -Call Tree Removal Mayor. Under Georgia law, the contractor is deemed to possess knowledge concerning Augusta, Georgia's ability to assume contractual obligations and the consequences of the contractor provision of goods or services to Augusta, Georgia under an unauthorized contract, amendment, modification, change order or other similar document, including the possibility that the contractor may be precluded from recovering payment for such unauthorized goods or services. Accordingly, the contractor agrees that if it provides goods or services to Augusta, Georgia under a contract that has not received proper legislative authorization or if the contractor provides goods or services to Augusta, Georgia in excess of the any contractually authorized goods or services, as required by Augusta, Georgia's Charter and Code, Augusta, Georgia may withhold payment for any unauthorized goods or services provided by the contractor. The contractor assumes all risk of non - payment for the provision of any unauthorized goods or services to Augusta, Georgia, and it waives all claims to payment or to other remedies for the provision of any unauthorized goods or services to Augusta, Georgia, however characterized, including, without limitation, all remedies at law or equity." This acknowledgement shall be a mandatory provision in all Augusta, Georgia contracts for goods and services, except revenue producing contracts. LANDFILL` All contracts for contractors performing demolition and /or construction projects for Augusta, Georgia shall contain a provision requiring that all debris, trash and rubble from the project be transported to and disposed of at the Augusta, Georgia Solid Waste Landfill in accordance with local and state regulations. The Contractor shall provide evidence of proper disposal through manifests, which shall include the types of material disposed of, the name and location of the disposal facility, date of disposal and all related fees. INSPECTIONS: All contracts shall provide that Augusta, Georgia may, at reasonable times, inspect the part of the plant, place of business, or work site of a contractor or subcontractor or subunit thereof which is pertinent to the performance of any contract awarded or to be awarded by Augusta, Georgia. LOCAL SMALL BUSINESS: In accordance with Chapter 10B of the AUGUSTA, GA. CODE, the contractor expressly agrees to collect and maintain all records necessary to for Augusta, Georgia to evaluate the effectiveness of its Local Small Business Opportunity Program and to make such records available to Augusta, Georgia. The requirements of the Local Small Business Opportunity Program can be found at wwwaugustaga.gov. In accordance with AUGUSTA. GA. CODE § 1 -I0- 129(d) (7), for all contracts where a local small business goal has been established, the contractor is required to provide local small business utilization reports. Contractor shall report to Augusta, Georgia the total dollars paid to each local small business on each contract, and shall provide such payment affidavits, regarding payment to subcontractors as may be requested by Augusta, Georgia. Such documents shall be in the format specified by the Director of Minority and Small Business Opportunities, and shall be submitted at such times as required by Augusta, Georgia. Failure to provide such reports within the time period specified by Augusta, Georgia shall entitle Augusta, Georgia to exercise any of the remedies set forth, including but not limited to, withholding payment from the contractor and /or collecting liquidated damages. AP2 AED /TE - On -Call Tree Removal Please sign and date below acknowledging receipt of and concurrence with the Additional Provisions herewith for the On Call Tree 111111011111 Proms with Augusta, GA. Arbor Tree Care company f �7 R S 5 h ANA) PrIn Name Owiei ia tare & T ,.q Z 2a1y Date AP3 TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJ: RFP ITEM: RFP OPENING: Question #1: Rasgg: Question #2: Question #3: All Bidders Phyllis Mills, Quality Assurance Analyst Able Ladson, E ' neering Department Geri Sams _, ,�.�y15 Procureme t e A « of September 16, 2011 Responses to Vendors Questions RFP Item 11 -137 Tree Removal and Tree Pruning Services for Engineering Department Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. ADDENDUM NO. 1 Bidders on this project are hereby notified that this Addendum shall be attached to and made part of the above -named RFP Package. Responses to Vendors Questions: Bid Bond - we have no projection of cost that is needed for the Bid Bond. Any suggestions as to the amount it should be for? Bid Bonds will not be required at this time. However, bonds may be required as the project moves forward, depending on scope of each task order. The fee proposal portion is asking for individual costs for employees and equipment, there is only room for one of each. Would it better to have a crew rate for regular work and a crew rate for emergency response? We have foreman rates, grounds man rates and climber rates for employees and then we have chippers, loaders, bucket trucks, tool cat for equipment. The form provided was a "go -by," if a more detailed fee schedule is appropriate, that should be provided. Fees are to be submitted In a separate sealed envelope. Do not include your fees with your proposal. You ask, for hourly cost per individual and a hourly cost for each piece of equipment. I can get this for you but you only have one line for the cost on your FEE PROSAL form. Or I could give you a hourly price for a crew at straight time and over time rates. There could be different prices because 1 may be using different types of equipment and crew may be on over time when I use them. We have different hourly prices for different types of equipment, and if you need to use a crew the crew may have already 40 hours. The form provided was a "go -by," if a more detailed fee schedule is appropriate, that should be provided. Fees are to be submitted in a separate sealed envelope. Do not include your fees with your proposal. Please acknowledge addendum in your submittal END ADDENDUM Room 605 - 530 Greene Street, Augusta Georgia 30901 (706) 821 -2422 - Fax (706) 821 -2811 www.augustaga.gov Register at www.demandstar.com/suoolier for automatic bid notification Addendum 1 RFP item #1 - 137 Page 1 of 1 Tree No. 1 36" Water Oak south side of median in front of 938 Greene Street Tree no. 2 50" Water Oak in median in front of 101 Greene Street Tree No. 3 30" Haekberry in median at the intersection of Greene Street and East Boundary Tree No. 4 50" Water Oak northside of street second tree to the east from the northeast comer of Greene Street and 3rd Street Tree No. 5 50" Water Oak on northside of street in front of 453 Greene Street Tree No. 6 50" Water Oak on northside of street in front of 457 Greene Street Tree No. 7 36" Water Oak on corner of 2nd and Reynolds Tree No. 8 SW Comer of Central Avenue and Wilson Street Tree No. 9 28" Laurel Oak north side of median in front of 937 Green Street Tree no. 10 In front of 2168 Kings Way TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJ: RFP ITEM: RFP OPENING: ADDENDUM NO. 1A All Bidders Phyllis Mills, Quality Assurance Analyst Abie Ladson, Engineering Department Geri Sams Procurement Director November 8, 2011 Responses to Vendors Questions RFP Item 11 -137A Tree Removal and Tree Pruning Services for Engineering Department Friday, November 18, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Bidders on this project are hereby notified that this Addendum shall be attached to and made part of the above -named RFP Package. 1. At the request of several vendors, we are providing the below sample tree listing to assist with pricing: 2. There are two Addendums to be acknowledged with your submittal: a. Addendum 1 issued in the original advertisement of RFP 11 -137 Tree Removal and Tree Pruning Services; and b. Addendum 1A Issued in this rebid RFP 11 -137A. Room 605 - 530 Greene Street, Augusta Georgia 30901 (706) 821 -2422 - Fax (706) 821 -2811 w ‘■. Register at www.demandstar.com/supplier for automatic bid notification Please acknowledge addendum In your submittal END ADDENDUM Scan this OR code with your smartphone or camera equipped Met to visit the Augusta, Georgia Addendum 1A RFP Item #11 -137A Page 1 of 1 y �3', SECTION A AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made on the day of , 2012 by and between the City of Augusta party of the first part, hereinafter called the OWNER, and Southern Arbor Tree Care party of the second part, hereinafter called the CONTRACTOR. WITNESSETH, that the Contractor and the Owner, for the considerations hereinafter names, agree as follows: ARTICLE I - SCOPE OF THE WORK: The Contractor hereby agrees to furnish all of the materials and all of the equipment and labor necessary, and to perform all of the work described in the specifications for the project entitled: ON -CALL TREE REMOVAL & TREE PRUNING SERVICES And in accordance with the requirements and provisions of the Contract Documents as defined in the General and Special Conditions hereto attached, which are hereby made a part of this agreement. ARTICLE II - TIME OF COMPLETION - LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: The work to be performed under this Contract shall be commenced within 5 calendar days after the date of written notice by the Owner to the Contractor to proceed. All work shall be completed within calendar days specified by the Owner with such extensions of time as are provided for in the General Conditions. It is hereby understood and mutually agreed, by and between the Contractor and the Owner, that the date of beginning, rate of progress and the time for completion of the work to be done hereunder are ESSENTIAL CONDITIONS of this contract. Contractor agrees that said work shall be executed regularly, diligently, and uninterruptedly at such rate of progress as will insure full completion thereof within the time specified. It is expressly understood and agreed by and between the Contractor and the Owner, that the time for completion of the work described herein is a reasonable time for completion of the same, taking into consideration the average climatic range and construction conditions prevailing in this locality. A -1 AED /TE - On -Call Tree Removal & Tree Pruning Services - 11-137A ARTICLE III - PAYMENT: (a) The Contract Sum The Owner shall pay to the Contractor for the performance of each task ordered as stated in the Proposal and Schedule of Items. No variations shall be made in the amount except as set forth in the specifications attached hereto. (b) Progress Payment No later than the fifth day of every month, the Contractor shall submit to the Owner's/ Engineer, an estimate covering the percentage of the total amount of the contract which has been completed from the start of the job up to and including the last working day of the proceeding month, together with such supporting evidence as may be required by the Owner and /or the Engineer. This estimate shall include only the quantities in place and at the unit prices as set forth in the Bid Schedule. On the vendor run, following approval of the invoice for payment, the Owner shall after deducting previous payments made, pay to the Contractor 90% of the amount of the estimate on units accepted in place. The 10% retained percentage may be held by the Owner until the final completion and acceptance of all work under the Contract. ARTICLE IV - ACCEPTANCE AND FINAL PAYMENT: (a) Upon receipt of notice that the work is ready for final inspection acceptance, the Engineer shall within 5 days, make such inspection and when he finds the work acceptable under the contract and the contract fully performed, he will promptly issue a final certificate, over his own signature, stating that the work required by each task ordered has been completed and is accepted by him under the terms and conditions thereof, and the entire balance found to be due the Contractor, including the retained percentage, shall be paid to the Contractor by the owner within 15 days after the date of said final certificate. (b) Before final payment is due, the Contractor shall submit evidence satisfactory to the Engineer that all payrolls, material bills, and other indebtedness connected with work have been paid, except that in case of disputed indebtedness of liens of evidence of payment of all such disputed amounts when adjudicated in cases where such payment has not already been guaranteed by surety bond. (c) Notwithstanding any provision of the General Conditions, there shall be no substitution of materials or change in means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures of construction that are not determined to be equivalent to those indicated or required in the Contract Document, without an Amendment to the Contract. (d) Each payment shall be made under the terms and conditions governing final payment, except that it shall not constitute a waiver of claims. A -2 AED /TE - on -Call Tree Removal & Tree Pruning Services - 11 -137A AGE 04 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement in three (3) counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, in the year and day first mentioned above. AUGUSTA, GEORGIA COMMISSION- COUNCIL (Owner) By: Mayor Deke S. Copenhaver CONTRACTOR: By: Title: OW- SEAL Address: SAN MA-61 Attest \■(.9314.&t `5Q A - 3 Secretary Witness *Commission Expires September 15, 2012 AED /TE - On-Call Tree Removal & Tree Pruning Services - 11 -137A Attachment B You Must Complete and Return all 3 pages of Attachment B with Your Submittal. Document Must Be Notarized. City of Augusta Procurement Department ATTN: Procurement Director 530 Greene Street, Suite 605 Augusta, Georgia 30901 Name of Bidder: l r (, ais VI3I r l SochA vl f gbcp ncc Street Address: _5 t 03 Sig al /V), 1( c�. City, State, Zip Code: C\ Ep u r (1 E GA 3 0 t 11 Phone: ? O t� ¶s4 4 g4-,- Fax: 1 06 S51- Z , S O Email: SPA f Rr, A►Z e YA-ko tc)14 Do You Have A Business License? Yes: V No: Business License # for your Company (Must Provide): 11‘ 40 Company must be licensed in the Governmental entity for where they do the majority of their business. If your Governmental entity (State or Local) does not require a business license, your company will be required to obtain a Richmond County business license if awarded a Bid /RFP /RFQ. For further information contact the License and Inspection Department @ 706 312 -162. List the State, Citv & County that issued our licen�e: C A V Al n6stivrz0 / Acknowledgement of Addenda: ( #1) ( #2) V: ( #3) : (#4) : ( #5) : ( #6) : ( #7) : ( #8) : NOTE: CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX(ES)- ADD ADDITIONAL NUMBERS AS APPLICABLE Statement of Non - Discrimination The undersigned understands that it is the policy of Augusta, Georgia to promote full and equal business opportunity for all persons doing business with Augusta, Georgia. The undersigned covenants that we have not discriminated, on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin or ethnicity, with regard to prime contracting, subcontracting or partnering opportunities. The undersigned covenants and agrees to make good faith efforts to ensure maximum practicable participation of local small businesses on the bid or contract awarded by Augusta, Georgia. The undersigned further covenants that we have completed truthfully and fully the required forms regarding good faith efforts and local small business subcontractor /supplier utilization. The undersigned further covenants and agrees not to engage in discriminatory conduct of any type against local small businesses, in conformity with Augusta, Georgia's Local Small Business Opportunity Program. Set forth below is the signature of an officer of the bidding /contracting entity with the authority to bind the entity. The undersigned acknowledge and warrant that this Company has been made aware of understands and agrees to take affirmative action to provide such companies with the maximum practicable opportunities to do business with this Company; That this promise of non - discrimination as made and set forth herein shall be continuing in nature and shall remain in full force and effect without interruption; That the promises of non - discrimination as made and set forth herein shall be and are hereby deemed to be made as part of and incorporated by reference into any contract or portion thereof which this Company may hereafter obtain and; That the failure of this Company to satisfactorily discharge any of the promises of nondiscrimination as made and set forth herein shall constitute a material breach of contract entitling Augusta, Georgia to declare the contract in default and to exercise any and all applicable rights remedies including but not limited to cancellation of the contract, termination of the contract, suspension and debarment from future contracting opportunities, and withholding and or forfeiture of compensation due and owing on a contract. RFP 11 -137 Tree Removal and Tree Pruning Services Page 15 of 30 Attachment B - Page 2 of 3 Non - Collusion of Prime Bidder /Offeror By submission of a bid, the vendor certifies, under penalty of perjury, that to the best of its knowledge and belief: (a) The prices in the proposal have been arrived at independently without collusion, consultation, communications, or agreement, for the purpose of restricting competition, as to any matter relating to such prices with any other vendor or with any competitor. (b) Unless otherwise required by law, the prices which have been quoted in the proposal have not been knowingly disclosed by the vendor prior to opening, directly or indirectly, to any other vendor or to any competitor. (c) No attempt has been made, or will be made, by the vendor to induce any other person, partnership or corporation to submit or not to submit a proposal for the purpose of restricting competition. Collusions and fraud in bid preparation shall be reported to the State of Georgia Attorney General and the United States Justice Department. Conflict of Interest By submission of a bid, the responding firm certifies, under penalty of perjury, that to the best of its knowledge and belief: 1. No circumstances exist which cause a Conflict of Interest in performing the services required by this ITB, and 2. That no employee of the County, nor any member thereof, not any public agency or official affected by this ITB, has any pecuniary interest in the business of the responding firm or his sub - consultant(s) has any interest that would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance related to this ITB. By submission of a bid, the vendor certifies under penalty of perjury, that to the best of its knowledge and belief: (a) The prices in the bid have been arrived at independently without collusion, consultation, communications, or agreement, for the purpose of restricting competition, as to any matter relating to such prices with any other vendor or with any competitor. (b) Unless otherwise required by law, the prices which have been quoted in the bid have not knowingly been disclosed by the vendor prior to opening, directly or indirectly, to any other vendor or competitor. c) No attempt has been made, or will be made, by the vendor to induce any other person, partnership or cooperation to submit or not to submit a bid for the purpose of restricting competition. For any breach or violation of this provision, the County shall have the right to terminate any related contract or agreement without liability and at its discretion to deduct from the price, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such fee, commission, percentage, gift, payment or consideration. You Must Complete and Return all 3 pages of Attachment B with Your Submittal. Document Must Be Notarized. RFP 11 -137 Tree Removal and Tree Pruning Services Page 16 of 30 Attachment B - Page 3 of 3 Contractor Affidavit and Agreement By executing this affidavit, the undersigned contractor verifies its compliance with 0.C.G.A. 13 -10- 91, stating affirmatively that the individual, firm, or corporation which is contracting with Augusta, Georgia Board of Commissioners has registered with and is participating in a federal work authorization program* [any of the electronic verification of work authorization programs operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security or any equivalent federal work authorization program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security to verify information of newly hired employees, pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA), P.L. 99 -603], in accordance with the applicability provisions and deadlines established in 0.C.G.A 13- 10 -91. The undersigned further agrees that, should it employ or contract with any subcontractor(s) in connection with the physical performance of services pursuant to this contract with Augusta Georgia Board of Commissioners, contractor will secure from such subcontractor(s) similar verification of compliance with 0.C.G.A 13 -10 -91 on the Subcontractor Affidavit provided in Rule 300- 10- 01 -.08 or a substantially similar form. Contractor further agrees to maintain records of such compliance and provide a copy of each such verification to the Augusta, Georgia Board of Commissioners at the time the subcontractor(s) is retained to perform such service. Georgia Law requires your company to have an E- Verify *User Identification Number (Company I.D.) on or after July 1, 2009. For additional information or to enroll your company, visit the State of Georgia website: https: / /e- verify.uscis.gov /enroll/ and /or http: / /www.dol.state.ga.us /pdf /rules /300 10 1.pdf * *E- Verify * User Identification Number (Company I.D.) NOTE: E- VERIFY USER IDENDIFICATION NUMBER (COMPANY I.D.) MUST BE PROVIDED: IN ADDITION, THE RECOMMENDED AWARDED VENDOR WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A COPY OF HOMELAND SECURITY'S MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) The undersigned further agrees to submit a notarized copy of Attachment B and any required documentation noted as part of the Augusta, Georgia Board of Commissions specifications which govern this process. In addition, the undersigned agrees to submit all required forms for any subcontractor(s) as requested and or required. I further understand that my submittal will be deemed non - compliant if any part of this process is violated. So ullnEIZA J go 2 Ter C Company Name BY: Authorized Officer or Agent (Contractor Signature) 0 Lk) ER Title of Authorized Officer or Agent of Contractor Printed Name of Authorized Officer or Agent f -- 11 ����� SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN BEFORE ME ON THIS THEc�& DAY OF c, ) b< , 20 11 Notary P _ lbolealapasarr My Commission Expires: eierillielke tit MOO NOTARY SEAL You Must Complete and Return all 3 pages of Attachment B with Your Submittal. Document Must Be Notarized. REV. 7/22/2011 RFP 11 -137 Tree Removal and Tree Pruning Services Page 17 of 30 STATE OF GEORGIA - COUNTY OF RICHMOND BIDIRFP /RFQ# 11 137 By executing this affidavit, the undersigned subcontractor verifies its compliance with 0.C.G.A. 13- 10-91, stating affirmatively that the individual, firm, or corporation which is engaged in the physical performance of services under a contract with isei 9•21.4. 'art C as on behalf of Augusta, Georgia Board of Commissioners has registered with and is participating in a federal work authorization program* [any of the electronic verification of work authorization programs operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security or any equivalent federal work authorization program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security to verify information of newly hired employees, pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 ((RCA), P.L. 99 -603], in accordance with the applicability provisions and deadlines established in O. C. G. A 13- 10 -91. E- Verify User Identification Number So 4heQM g/D. - rage Company Name Rev. 7/22/2011 BY: Aut orized Officer or Agent (Contractor Signature) 0 mitt . A. Title of Authorized Officer or Agent of Contractor Chgi Sh, Printed ame of Authorized Officer or Agent SUBCONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN BEFORE ME ON THIS THE 4_.. DAY OF , 20 ito4/ aiktitet Notary PutIc Mv.Commission Expire: M'y rnmss � L, ;;,:...; �eptr afber 15, 2012 sa1/400 Georgia Law requires your company to have an E- Verify*User Identification Number on or after July 1, 2009. For additional information: State of Georgia http:// www .dol.state,aa.us/pdf /rutesi300 10 1.adf https: / /e- verifv. uscis.Qov /enroll/ NOTARY SEAL Note: The successful vendor will submit the above forms to the Procurement Department no later than five (5) days after receiving the "Letter of Recommendation" (Vendor's letter will denote the date forms are to be received). RFP 11 -137 Trap Ram.) ) Signature of Auth•'zed Company Representative 0 V e Title Rev. 7/22/2011 G E % R G I A In accordance with the Laws of Georgia, the following affidavit is required by all vendors NON - COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT OF SUBCONTRACTOR . "ti" Z0 certify that this bid or proposal is made without prior understanding, agreement or connection with any corporation, firm or person submitting a bid for the same work, labor or service to be done or the supplies, materials or equipment to be furnished and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. I understand collusive bidding is a violation of state and federal law and can result in fines, prison sentences and civil damages awards. I agree to abide by all conditions of this bid or proposal and certify that I am authorized to sign this bid or proposal for the bidder. Affint f that pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 36 -91 -21 (d) and (e), Cam- ,/,�,,,, 5 'Ye.- has not, by itself or with others, directly or indirectly, prever'Yted or attempted to prevent competition in such bidding or proposals by any means whatsoever. Affiant further states that (s)he has not prevented or endeavored to prevent anyone from making a bid or offer on the project by any means whatever, nor has Affiant caused or induced another to withdraw a bid or offer for the work. Affiant further states that the said offer of is bona fide, and that no one has gone to any supplier and attempted to get such person or company to furnish the materials to the bidder only, or if fumphed to any , •ther bidder, that the material shall be at a higher price. Sworn to and subscribed before me thisc:X0day oflaxl _ , 20 I Notary Si ture Notary Public: ! td L O_ (Print Name) I County:.l ObUMb; O_ Commission Expires: MV Com431b41 15 ' VARY SEAL Note: The successful vendor will submit the above forms to the Procurement Department no later than five (5) days after receiving the "Letter of Recommendation" (Vendor's letter will denote the date forms are to be received). RFP 11 -137 Troy Mam.....1 ^.J • -_ - .+ • Rev. 7/22/2011 EXCEPTION SHEET If the commodity (ies) and /or services proposed in the response to this bid is in anyway different from that contained in this proposal or bid, the bidder is responsible to clearly identify by specification section number, all such differences in the space provided below. Otherwise, it will be assumed that bidder(s) offer is in total compliance with all aspects of the proposal or bid. Below are the exceptions to the stated specifications: EI mtnE -fee LJi lU or, 1 1 be f1 ekED t 4 L 300 izt3c.u12.e-5 c_cZYctt`"C R) v1 e 4 r s Ufa IL y 00,( w (( �j 1°r e_+o IZ e ) b P'r 5 E 1) oh ` 4 l ©A rS ErzEe6 -e cp I I -cce o Ii b q � j u 5 E � v I� 61e- -i t 1441262 Only E Quip " 2 .044 V-A f E s w It 2 E " m A: r a L1 4 p iz-o 7 a s R j Act/ 4-0 Fe-R- bE v �� ��►�e ERC ftLy Date ° _ ate _ Sign r Return with submittal if the commodity and /or services proposed in the response to this bid are in anyway different from that contained in the specifications. Company Title Cf t1 E 12- RFP 11 -137 Tree Removal and Tree Pruning Services Page 18 of 30 Notary Iic REV. 7/22/2011 Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Program Affidavit Verifying Status for City of Augusta Benefit Application By executing this affidavit under oath, as an applicant for a City of Augusta, Georgia Business License or Occupation Tax Certificate, Alcohol License, Taxi Permit, Contract or other public benefit as reference in O.C.G.A. Section 50 -36 -1, I am stating the following with respect to my bid for a City of Augusta contract for R Ff _ri A 1_1,17 e e t & ,, Q to:A.( 4 fc. E„ s fBfd/RFP /RFQ Project Number and Pr Name] C h2;5 SJ,,..4,1 j 1738 Soutliaa., 14aePa. TiceE CpRi- nt/Type: Name of natu person applying on behalf of individual, business, corporation, partnership, or other private entity] Ss., iL.ean #Ipi - rii ze C MRe (Printfrype: Name of business, corporation, partnership, or other private entity] 1.) YT's I am a citizen of the United States. OR 2.) ) es I am a legal permanent resident 18 years of age or older. OR 3.) IWd# I am an otherwise qualified alien (8 § USC 1641) or nonimmigrant under the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act (8 USC 1101 et seq.) 18 years of age or older and lawfully present in the United States. In making the above representation under oath, I understand that any person who knowingly and willfully makes a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation in an affidavit shall be guilty of a violation of Code Section 16-10 -20 of the Official Code of Georgia. re of Applicant 4,u5 dA4 u/ Printed Name * Alien Registration Number for Non - Citizens SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN BEFORE ME ON THIS THE c.At0 DAY OF S ep - ksil k , 20 My Commission Expires: NOTARY Expires September 15, 2012 NOTARY SEAL Note: The successful vendor will submit the above forms to the Procurement Department no later than five (5) days after receiving the "Letter of Recommendation" (Vendors letter will denote the date forms are to be received). RFP 11 -137 Tree Removal and Traw an E- Verify Company ID Number: 446429 THE E- VERIFY PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR E- VERIFY EMPLOYER AGENTS ARTICLE I PURPOSE AND AUTHORITY The parties to this Agreement are the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Southern Arbor Tree Care (E- Verify Employer Agent). The purpose of this Agreement is to set forth terms by which SSA and DHS will provide information to Southern Arbor Tree Care (E- Verify Employer Agent) on behalf of the E- Verify Employer Agent's client (the Employer). This MOU explains certain features of the E- Verify program and enumerates specific responsibilities of DHS, SSA, the Employer, and the E -Verify Employer Agent. References to the Employer include the E -Verify Employer Agent when acting on behalf of the Employer. E -Verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form 1-9). For covered govemment contractors, E- Verify is used to verify the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees and all existing employees assigned to Federal contracts or to verify the entire workforce if the contractor so chooses. The Employer is not a party to this MOU. The E- Verify program requires an initial agreement between DHS and the E -Verify Employer Agent as part of the enrollment process. After agreeing to the MOU as set forth herein, completing the tutorial, and obtaining access to E- Verify as a E- Verify Employer Agent, the E- Verify Employer Agent will be given an opportunity to add a client once logged into E- Verify. All parties, including the Employer, will then be required to sign and submit a new MOU. The responsibilities of the parties remain the same in each MOU. Authority for the E- Verify program is found in Title IV, Subtitle A, of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA), Pub. L. 104 -208, 110 Stat. 3009, as amended (8 U.S.C. § 1324a note). Authority for use of the E -Verify program by Federal contractors and subcontractors covered by the terms of Subpart 22.18, "Employment Eligibility Verification", of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) (hereinafter referred to in this MOU as a "Federal contractor with the FAR E- Verify clause ") to verify the employment eligibility of certain employees working on Federal contracts is also found in Subpart 22.18 and in Executive Order 12989, as amended. ARTICLE II FUNCTIONS TO BE PERFORMED A. RESPONSIBILITIES OF SSA 1. SSA agrees to provide the Employer (through the E -Verify Employer Agent) with available information that will allow the Employer to confirm the accuracy of Social Security Numbers Page 1 of 15 I E- Verify MOU for E- Verify Employer Agent' Revision Date 09/01/09 www.dhs.gov /E- Verify E- Verify Company ID Number: 446429 provided by all employees verified under this MOU and the employment authorization of U.S. citizens. 2. SSA agrees to provide the Employer and E -Verify Employer Agent appropriate assistance with operational problems that may arise during the Employer's participation in the E- Verify program. SSA agrees to provide the E- Verify Employer Agent with names, titles, addresses, and telephone numbers of SSA representatives to be contacted during the E -Verify process. 3. SSA agrees to safeguard the information provided by the Employer through the E- Verify program procedures, and to limit access to such information, as is appropriate by law, to individuals responsible for the verification of Social Security Numbers and for evaluation of the E -Verify program or such other persons or entities who may be authorized by SSA as governed by the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. § 552a), the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1306(a)), and SSA regulations (20 CFR Part 401). 4. SSA agrees to provide a means of automated verification that is designed (in conjunction with DHS's automated system if necessary) to provide confirmation or tentative nonconfirmation of U.S. citizens' employment eligibility within 3 Federal Government work days of the initial inquiry. 5. SSA agrees to provide a means of secondary verification (including updating SSA records as may be necessary) for employees who contest SSA tentative nonconfirmations that is designed to provide final confirmation or nonconfirmation of U.S. citizens' employment eligibility and accuracy of SSA records for both citizens and non - citizens within 10 Federal Government work days of the date of referral to SSA, unless SSA determines that more than 10 days may be necessary. In such cases, SSA will provide additional verification instructions. B. RESPONSIBILITIES OF DHS 1. After SSA verifies the accuracy of SSA records for employees through E- Verify, DHS agrees to provide the Employer (through the E -Verify Employer Agent) access to selected data from DHS's databases to enable the Employer (through the E- Verify Employer Agent) to conduct, to the extent authorized by this MOU: • Automated verification checks on employees by electronic means, and • Photo verification checks (when available) on employees. 2. DHS agrees to provide to the Employer and E- Verify Employer Agent appropriate assistance with operational problems that may arise during the Employer's participation in the E -Verify program. DHS agrees to provide the E- Verify Employer Agent names, titles, addresses, and telephone numbers of DHS representatives to be contacted during the E- Verify process. 3. DHS agrees to make available to the Employer (through the E -Verify Employer Agent) at the E -Verify website and on the E -Verify Web browser, instructional materials on E- Verify policies, procedures and requirements for both SSA and DHS, including restrictions on the use of E- Verify. DHS agrees to provide training materials on E - Verify. Page 2 of 151 E-Verify MOU for E -Verify Employer Agent/ Revision Date 09/01/09 www.dhs.gov /E- Verify E- Verify Company ID Number: 446429 4. DHS agrees to provide to the Employer (through the E -Verify Employer Agent) a notice, which indicates the Employer's participation in the E- Verify program. DHS also agrees to provide to the Employer (through the E- Verify Employer Agent) anti - discrimination notices issued by the Office of Special Counsel for Immigration - Related Unfair Employment Practices (OSC), Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice. 5. DHS agrees to issue the E- Verify Employer Agent a user identification number and password that will be used exclusively by the E- Verify Employer Agent, on behalf of the Employer, to verify information provided by employees with DHS's databases. 6. DHS agrees to safeguard the information provided to DHS by the Employer (through the E- Verify Employer Agent), and to limit access to such information to individuals responsible for the verification of employees' employment eligibility and for evaluation of the E -Verify program, or to such other persons or entities as may be authorized by applicable law. Information will be used only to verify the accuracy of Social Security Numbers and employment eligibility, to enforce the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and Federal criminal laws, and to administer Federal contracting requirements. 7. DHS agrees to provide a means of automated verification that is designed (in conjunction with SSA verification procedures) to provide confirmation or tentative nonconfirmation of employees' employment eligibility within 3 Federal Govemment workdays of the initial inquiry. 8. DHS agrees to provide a means of secondary verification (including updating DHS records as may be necessary) for employees who contest DHS tentative nonconfirmations and photo non - match tentative nonconfirmations that is designed to provide final confirmation or nonconfirmation of the employees' employment eligibility within 10 Federal Govemment work days of the date of referral to DHS, unless DHS determines that more than 10 days may be necessary. In such cases, DHS will provide additional verification instructions. C. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EMPLOYER 1. The Employer shall display the notices supplied by DHS (through the E -Verify Employer Agent) in a prominent place that is clearly visible to prospective employees and all employees who are to be verified through the system. 2. The Employer shall provide to the SSA and DHS the names, titles, addresses, and telephone numbers of the Employer representatives to be contacted regarding E- Verify. 3. The Employer shall become familiar with and comply with the most recent version of the E- Verify User Manual. The Employer will obtain the E -Verify User Manual from the E- Verify Employer Agent. 4. The Employer shall comply with current Form 1 -9 procedures, with two exceptions: • If an employee presents a "List B" identity document, the Employer agrees to only Page 3 of 151 E- Verify MOU for E-Verify Employer Agent/ Revision Date 09/01/09 www.dhs.gov /E- Verify EVerily Company ID Number: 446429 Page 4 of 151 E- Verify MOU for E- Verify Employer Agentl Revision Date 09/01/09 www.dhs.gov /E- Verify accept "List B" documents that contain a photo. (List B documents identified in 8 C.F.R. § 274a.2(b)(1)(B)) can be presented during the Form 1 -9 process to establish identity.) If an employee objects to the photo requirement for religious reasons, the Employer should contact E- Verify at 1- 888 - 464 -4218. • If an employee presents a DHS Form 1 -551 (Permanent Resident Card) or Form 1 -766 (Employment Authorization Document) to complete the Form 1 -9, the Employer agrees to make a photocopy of the document and to retain the photocopy with the employee's Form 1 -9. The photocopy must be of sufficient quality to allow for verification of the photo and written information. The employer will use the photocopy to verify the photo and to assist DHS with its review of photo non - matches that are contested by employees. Note that employees retain the right to present any List A, or List B and List C, documentation to complete the Form 1 -9. DHS may in the future designate other documents that activate the photo screening tool. 5. Participation in E -Verify does not exempt the Employer from the responsibility to complete, retain, and make available for inspection Forms 1 -9 that relate to its employees, or from other requirements of applicable regulations or laws, including the obligation to comply with the antidiscrimination requirements of section 274B of the INA with respect to Form 1 -9 procedures, except for the following modified requirements applicable by reason of the Employer's participation in E- Verify: (1) identity documents must have photos, as described in paragraph 4 above; (2) a rebuttable presumption is established that the Employer has not violated section 274A(a)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) with respect to the hiring of any individual if it obtains confirmation of the identity and employment eligibility of the individual in good faith compliance with the terms and conditions of E- Verify; (3) the Employer must notify DHS if it continues to employ any employee after receiving a final nonconfirmation, and is subject to a civil money penalty between $550 and $1,100 for each failure to notify DHS of continued employment following a final nonconfirmation; (4) the Employer is subject to a rebuttable presumption that it has knowingly employed an unauthorized alien in violation of section 274A(a)(1)(A) if the Employer continues to employ an employee after receiving a final nonconfirmation; and (5) no person or entity participating in E- Verify is civilly or criminally liable under any law for any action taken in good faith based on information provided through the confirmation system. DHS reserves the right to conduct Form 1 -9 and E -Verify system compliance inspections during the course of E- Verify, as well as to conduct any other enforcement activity authorized by law. 6. The Employer shall initiate E- Verify verification procedures (through the E- Verify Employer Agent), for new employees within 3 Employer business days after each employee has been hired (but after the Form 1 -9 has been completed), and to complete as many (but only as many) steps of the E- Verify process as are necessary according to the E -Verify User Manual, or in the case of Federal contractors with the FAR E- Verify clause, the E -Verify User Manual for Federal contractors. The Employer is prohibited from initiating verification procedures before the employee has been hired and the Form 1 -9 completed. If the automated system to be queried is temporarily unavailable, the 3 -day time period is extended until it is again operational in order to accommodate the Employer's attempting, in good faith, to make inquiries during the period of unavailability. Employers may initiate verification, through the E- Verify Employer Agent, by notating the Form 1 -9 in circumstances where the employee has applied for a Social Security Number (SSN) from the SSA and is waiting to receive the SSN, provided that the Employer E-VeriFy Company ID Number: 446429 Page 5 of 15 1 E -Verify MOU for E- Verify Employer Agent' Revision Date 09/01109 www.dhs.gov /E- Verify (through the E- Verify Employer Agent) performs an E- Verify employment verification query using the employee's SSN as soon as the SSN becomes available. 7. The Employer may not use E- Verify procedures for pre - employment screening of job applicants, in support of any unlawful employment practice, or for any other use not authorized by this MOU. Employers must use E- Verify (through its E- Verify Employer Agent) for all new employees, unless an Employer is a Federal contractor that qualifies for the exceptions described in Article II.D.1.c. Except as provided in Article II.D, the Employer will not verify selectively and will not verify employees hired before the effective date of this MOU. The Employer understands that if the Employer uses the E- Verify system for any purpose other than as authorized by this MOU, the Employer may be subject to appropriate legal action and termination of its access to SSA and DHS information pursuant to this MOU. 8. The Employer (through the E- Verify Employer Agent) shall follow appropriate procedures (see Article III. below) regarding tentative nonconfirmations, including notifying employees in private of the finding and providing them written notice of the findings, providing written referral instructions to employees, allowing employees to contest the finding, and not taking adverse action against employees if they choose to contest the finding. Further, when employees contest a tentative nonconfirmation based upon a photo non- match, the Employer is required to take affirmative steps (see Article III.B. below) to contact DHS with information necessary to resolve the challenge. 9. The Employer shall not take any adverse action against an employee based upon the employee's perceived employment eligibility status while SSA or DHS is processing the verification request unless the Employer obtains knowledge (as defined in 8 C.F.R. § 274a.1(1)) that the employee is not work authorized. The Employer understands that an initial inability of the SSA or DHS automated verification system to verify work authorization, a tentative nonconfirmation, a case in continuance (indicating the need for additional time for the government to resolve a case), or the finding of a photo non - match, does not establish, and should not be interpreted as evidence, that the employee is not work authorized. In any of the cases listed above, the employee must be provided a full and fair opportunity to contest the finding, and if he or she does so, the employee may not be terminated or suffer any adverse employment consequences based upon the employee's perceived employment eligibility status (including denying, reducing, or extending work hours, delaying or preventing training, requiring an employee to work in poorer conditions, refusing to assign the employee to a Federal contract or other assignment, or otherwise subjecting an employee to any assumption that he or she is unauthorized to work, or otherwise mistreating an employee) until and unless secondary verification by SSA or DHS has been completed and a final nonconfirmation has been issued. If the employee does not choose to contest a tentative nonconfirmation or a photo non -match or if a secondary verification is completed and a final nonconfirmation is issued, then the Employer can find the employee is not work authorized and terminate the employee's employment. Employers or employees with questions about a final nonconfirmation may call E- Verify at 1- 888- 464 -4218 or OSC at 1- 800 -255 -8155 or 1 -800- 237 -2515 (TDD). 10. The Employer shall comply with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and section 274B of the INA, as applicable, by not discriminating unlawfully against any individual in hiring, firing, or Page 5 of 15 i E -Verify MOU for E- Verify Employer Agenti Revision Date 09/01/09 www.dhs.g ov /E- Verify E- Verify Company ID Number: 446429 recruitment or referral practices because of his or her national origin or, in the case of a protected individual as defined in section 274B(a)(3) of the INA, because of his or her citizenship status. The Employer shall not engage in such illegal practices as selective verification or use of E- Verify except as provided in part D below, or discharging or refusing to hire employees because they appear or sound 'foreign" or have received tentative nonconfirmations. The Employer further understands that any violation of the unfair immigration - related employment practices provisions in section 274B of the INA could subject the Employer to civil penalties, back pay awards, and other sanctions, and violations of Title VII could subject the Employer to back pay awards, compensatory and punitive damages. Violations of either section 274B of the INA or Title ViI may also lead to the termination of its participation in E- Verify. If the Employer has any questions relating to the anti- discrimination provision, it should contact OSC at 1- 800 -255 -8155 or 1 -800- 237 -2515 (TDD). 11. The Employer shall record the case verification number on the employee's Form 1 -9 or to print the screen containing the case verification number and attach it to the employee's Form 1- 9. 12. The Employer will use the information it receives from SSA or DHS (through its E -Verify Employer Agent) pursuant to E- Verify and this MOU only to confirm the employment eligibility of employees as authorized by this MOU. The Employer agrees that it will safeguard this information, and means of access to it (such as PINS and passwords) to ensure that it is not used for any other purpose and as necessary to protect its confidentiality, including ensuring that it is not disseminated to any person other than employees of the Employer who are authorized to perform the Employer's responsibilities under this MOU, except for such dissemination as may be authorized in advance by SSA or DHS for legitimate purposes. 13. The information that the Employer receives through the E- Verify Employer Agent from SSA is governed by the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. § 552a(i)(1) and (3)) and the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1306(a)), and that any person who obtains this information under false pretenses or uses it for any purpose other than as provided for in this MOU may be subject to criminal penalties. 14. The Employer agrees to cooperate with DHS and SSA in their compliance monitoring and evaluation of E- Verify, including by permitting DHS and SSA, upon reasonable notice, to review Forms 1 -9 and other employment records and to interview it and its employees regarding the Employer's use of E- Verify, and to respond in a timely and accurate manner to DHS requests for information relating to their participation in E- Verify. D. EMPLOYERS THAT ARE FEDERAL CONTRACTORS WITH THE FAR E-VERIFY CLAUSE 1. If the Employer is a Federal contractor subject to the employment verification terms in Subpart 22.18 of the FAR, it must verify the employment eligibility of any existing employee assigned to the contract and all new hires, as discussed in the Supplemental Guide for Federal Contractors. Once an employee has been verified through E- Verify by the Employer, the Employer may not reverify the employee through E- Verify. E- Verify Company ID Number: 446429 Page 7 of 151 E- Verify MOU for E- Verify Employer Agent' Revision Date 09/01/09 www.dhs.gov/E-Verify a. Federal contractors with the FAR E- Verify clause not enrolled at the time of contract award: An Employer that is not enrolled in E- Verify as a Federal contractor at the time of a contract award must enroll as a Federal contractor with the FAR E- Verify clause in the E- Verify program within 30 calendar days of contract award and, within 90 days of enrollment, begin to use E- Verify to initiate verification of employment eligibility of new hires of the Employer who are working in the United States, whether or not assigned to the contract. Once the Employer begins verifying new hires, such verification of new hires must be initiated within 3 business days after the date of hire. Once enrolled in E -Verify as a Federal contractor with the FAR E- Verify clause, the Employer must initiate verification of employees assigned to the contract within 90 calendar days from the time of enrollment in the E- Verify system and selecting which employees will be verified in E -Verify or within 30 days of an employee's assignment to the contract, whichever date is later. b. Federal contractors already enrolled in E- Verify at the time of a contract award but are not enrolled in the system as a Federal contractor with the FAR E- Verify clause: Employers enrolled in E- Verify as a Federal contractor for 90 days or more at the time of a contract award must use E- Verify to initiate verification of employment eligibility for new hires of the Employer who are working in the United States, whether or not assigned to the contract, within 3 business days after the date of hire. Employers enrolled in E- Verify as other than a Federal contractor with the FAR E- Verify clause, must update E- Verify to indicate that they are a Federal contractor with the FAR E- Verify clause within 30 days after assignment to the contract. If the Employer is enrolled in E- Verify as a Federal contractor for 90 calendar days or Tess at the time of contract award, the Employer must, within 90 days of enrollment, begin to use E- Verify to initiate verification of new hires of the contractor who are working in the United States, whether or not assigned to the contract. Such verification of new hires must be initiated within 3 business days after the date of hire. An Employer enrolled as a Federal contractor with the FAR E- Verify clause in E- Verify must initiate verification of each employee assigned to the contract within 90 calendar days after date of contract award or within 30 days after assignment to the contract, whichever is later. c. Institutions of higher education, State, local and tribal govemments and sureties: Federal contractors with the FAR E- Verify clause that are institutions of higher education (as defined at 20 U.S.C. 1001(a)), State or local governments, .governments of Federally recognized Indian tribes, or sureties performing under a takeover agreement entered into with a Federal agency pursuant to a performance bond may choose to only verify new and existing employees assigned to the Federal contract. Such Federal contractors with the FAR E- Verify clause may, however, elect to verify all new hires, and /or all existing employees hired after November 6, 1986. The provisions of Article II, part D, paragraphs 1.a and 1.b of this MOU providing timeframes for initiating employment verification of employees assigned to a contract apply to such institutions of higher education, State, local and tribal governments, and sureties. d. Verification of all employees: Upon enrollment, Employers who are Federal contractors with the FAR E -Verify clause may elect to verify employment eligibility of all existing employees working in the United States who were hired after November 6, 1986, instead of verifying only new employees and those existing employees assigned to a covered Federal contract. After enrollment, Employers must elect to do so only in the mariner designated by DHS E- Verify Company ID Number: 446429 Page 8 of 15 I E -Verify MOU for E- Verify Employer Agent/ Revision Date 09/01 /09 www.dhs.gov /E -Verify and initiate E -Verify verification of all existing employees within 180 days after the election. e. Form 1 -9 procedures for existing employees of Federal contractors with the FAR E- Verify clause: A Federal contractor with the FAR E- Verify clause may choose to complete new Forms 1 -9 for all existing employees other than those that are completely exempt from this process. Federal contractors with the FAR E- Verify clause may also update previously completed Forms 1 -9 to initiate E- Verify verification of existing employees who are not completely exempt as long as that Form 1 -9 is complete (including the SSN), complies with Article II.C.4, the employee's work authorization has not expired, and the Employer has reviewed the information reflected in the Form 1 -9 either in person or in communications with the employee to ensure that the employee's stated basis in section 1 of the Form 1 -9 for work authorization has not changed (including, but not limited to, a lawful permanent resident alien having become a naturalized U.S. citizen). If the Employer is unable to determine that the Form 1 -9 complies with Article II.C.4, if the employee's basis for work authorization as attested in section 1 has expired or changed, or if the Form 1 -9 contains no SSN or is otherwise incomplete, the Employer shall complete a new 1 -9 consistent with Article II.C.4, or update the previous 1 -9 to provide the necessary information. If section 1 of the Form 1 -9 is otherwise valid and up -to- date and the form otherwise complies with Article II.C.4, but reflects documentation (such as a U.S. passport or Form 1 -551) that expired subsequent to completion of the Form 1 -9, the Employer shall not require the production of additional documentation, or use the photo screening tool described in Article II.C.4, subject to any additional or superseding instructions that may be provided on this subject in the Supplemental Guide for Federal contractors. Nothing in this section shall be construed to require a second verification using E- Verify of any assigned employee who has previously been verified as a newly hired employee under this MOU, or to authorize verification of any existing employee by any Employer that is not a Federal contractor with the FAR E -Verify clause. 2. If the Employer is a Federal contractor with the FAR E- Verify clause, its compliance with this MOU is a performance requirement under the terms of the Federal contract or subcontract, and the Employer consents to the release of information relating to compliance with its verification responsibilities under this MOU to contracting officers or other officials authorized to review the Employer's compliance with Federal contracting requirements. E. RESPONSIBILITIES OF E- VERIFY EMPLOYER AGENT 1. The E- Verify Employer Agent agrees to provide to the SSA and DHS the names, titles, addresses, and telephone numbers of the E- Verify Employer Agent representatives who will be accessing information under E- Verify. 2. The E- Verify Employer Agent agrees to become familiar with and comply with the E -Verify User Manual and provide a copy of the manual to the Employer so that the Employer can become familiar with and comply with E -Verify policy and procedures 3. The E- Verify Employer Agent agrees that any E- Verify Employer Agent Representative who will perform employment verification queries will complete the E- Verify Tutorial before that individual initiates any queries. EVerily Company ID Number: 446429 A. The E- Verify Employer Agent agrees that all E- Verify Employer Agent representatives will take the refresher tutorials initiated by the E- Verify program as a condition of continued use of E- Verify, including any tutorials for Federal contractors if the Employer is a Federal contractor with the FAR E- Verify clause. B. Failure to complete a refresher tutorial will prevent the E- Verify Employer Agent and Employer from continued use of the program. 4. The E- Verify Employer Agent agrees to obtain the necessary equipment to utilize E- Verify. 5. The E -Verify Employer Agent agrees to provide the Employer with the notices described in Article 11.8.4 above. 6. The E- Verify Employer Agent agrees to initiate E- Verify procedures on behalf of the Employer in accordance with the E -Verify Manual and E- Verify Web -Based Tutorial. The E -Verify Employer Agent will query the automated system using information provided by the Employer and will immediately communicate the response back to the Employer. If the automated system to be queried is temporarily unavailable, the 3 -day time period is extended until it is again operational in order to accommodate the E- Verify Employer Agent's attempting, in good faith, to make inquiries on behalf of the Employer during the period of unavailability. In all cases, the E- Verify Employer Agent will use the SSA verification procedures first, and will use DHS verification procedures only as directed by the SSA verification response. 7. The E -Verify Employer Agent agrees to cooperate with DHS and SSA in their compliance monitoring and evaluation of E- Verify, including by permitting DHS and SSA, upon reasonable notice, to review Forms 1 -9 and other employment records and to interview it and its employees regarding the use of E- Verify, and to respond in a timely and accurate manner to DHS requests for information relating to their participation in E- Verify. ARTICLE III REFERRAL OF INDIVIDUALS TO SSA AND DHS A. REFERRAL TO SSA Page 9 of 15 E -Verify MOU for E- Verify Employer Agenq Revision Date 09/01/09 www.dhs.gov /E- Verify 1. If the Employer receives a tentative nonconfirmation issued by SSA, the Employer must print the tentative nonconfirmation notice as directed by the automated system and provide it to the employee so that the employee may determine whether he or she will contest the tentative nonconfirmation. 2. The Employer will refer employees to SSA field offices only as directed by the automated system based on a tentative nonconfirmation, and only after the Employer records the case verification number, reviews the input to detect any transaction errors, and determines that the employee contests the tentative nonconfirmation. The Employer (through the E- Verify Employer Agent), will transmit the Social Security Number to SSA for verification again if this review EVerily Company ID Number: 446429 B. REFERRAL TO DHS Page 10 of 151 E- Verify MOU for E- Verify Employer Agent' Revision Date 09/01/09 www.dhs.gov /E -Verify indicates a need to do so. The Employer will determine whether the employee contests the tentative nonconfirmation as soon as possible after the Employer receives it. 3. If the employee contests an SSA tentative nonconfirmation, the Employer will provide the employee with a system - generated referral letter and instruct the employee to visit an SSA office within 8 Federal Govemment work days. SSA will electronically transmit the result of the referral to the Employer (through the E- Verify Employer Agent) within 10 Federal Government work days of the referral unless it determines that more than 10 days is necessary. The Employer agrees to check the E- Verify system regularly for case updates. 4. The Employer shall not ask the employee to obtain a printout from the Social Security Number database (the Numident) or other written verification of the Social Security Number from the SSA. 1. If the Employer receives a tentative nonconfirmation issued by DHS, the Employer must print the tentative nonconfirmation notice as directed by the automated system and provide it to the employee so that the employee may determine whether he or she will contest the tentative nonconfirmation. 2. If the Employer finds a photo non -match for an employee who provides a document for which the automated system has transmitted a photo, the employer must print the photo non -match tentative nonconfirmation notice as directed by the automated system and provide it to the employee so that the employee may determine whether he or she will contest the finding. 3. The Employer shall refer individuals to DHS only when the employee chooses to contest a tentative nonconfirmation received from DHS automated verification process or when the Employer issues a tentative nonconfirmation based upon a photo non - match. The Employer will determine whether the employee contests the tentative nonconfirmation as soon as possible after the Employer receives it. 4. If the employee contests a tentative nonconfirmation issued by DHS, the Employer shall provide the employee with a referral letter and instruct the employee to contact DHS through its toll -free hotline (as found on the referral letter) within 8 Federal Government work days. 5. If the employee contests a tentative nonconfirmation based upon a photo non - match, the Employer will provide the employee with a referral letter to DHS. DHS will electronically transmit the result of the referral to the Employer within 10 Federal Government work days of the referral unless it determines that more than 10 days is necessary. The Employer agrees to check the E- Verify system regularly for case updates. 6. If an employee contests a tentative nonconfirmation based upon a photo non - match, the Employer shall send a copy of the employee's Form 1 -551 or Form 1 -766 to DHS for review by: • Scanning and uploading the document, or E- Verify Company ID Number: 446429 • Sending a photocopy of the document by an express mail account (furnished and paid for by DHS). 7. If the Employer (through the E- Verify Employer Agent) determines that there is a photo non - match when comparing the photocopied List B document described in Article II.C.5 with the image generated in E- Verify, the Employer (through the E- Verify Employer Agent) must forward the employee's documentation to DHS using one of the means described in the preceding paragraph, and allow DHS to resolve the case. ARTICLE IV SERVICE PROVISIONS The SSA and DHS will not charge the Employer or the E- Verify Employer Agent for verification services performed under this MOU. DHS is not responsible for providing the equipment needed to make inquiries. A personal computer with Internet access is needed to access the E- Verify System. ARTICLE V PARTIES A. This MOU is effective upon the signature of the parties, and shall continue in effect for as long as the SSA and DHS conduct the E -Verify program unless modified in writing by the mutual consent of all parties, or terminated by any party upon 30 days prior written notice to the others. Any and all system enhancements to the E -Verify program by DHS or SSA, including but not limited to the E- Verify checking against additional data sources and instituting new verification procedures, will be covered under this MOU and will not cause the need for a supplemental MOU that outlines these changes. DHS agrees to train employers on all changes made to E- Verify through the use of mandatory refresher tutorials and updates to the E- Verify User Manual, the E -Verify User Manual for Federal Contractors or the E -Verify Supplemental Guide for Federal Contractors. Even without changes to E- Verify, DHS reserves the right to require E- Verify Employer Agents to take mandatory refresher tutorials. An E- Verify Employer Agent for an Employer that is a Federal contractor with the FAR E- Verify clause may terminate this MOU when the Federal contract that requires the Employer's participation in E- Verify is terminated or completed. In such a circumstance, the E -Verify Employer Agent must provide written notice to DHS. If the E- Verify Employer Agent fails to provide such notice, that Employer will remain a participant in the E- Verify program on behalf of the Employer, will remain bound by the terms of this MOU that apply to participants that are not Federal contractors with the FAR E- Verify clause, and will be required to use the E- Verify procedures to verify the employment eligibility of all the Employer's newly hired employees. B. Notwithstanding Article V, part A of this MOU, DHS may terminate access to E- Verify if it is deemed necessary because of the requirements of law or policy, or upon a determination by SSA or DHS that there has been a breach of system integrity or security by the E- Verify Page 11 of 15 1 E- Verify MOU for E -Verify Employer Agent' Revision Date 09/01/09 www.dhs.gov /E- Verify EVerily Company ID Number: 446429 Page 12 of 15 ! E- Verify MOU for E- Verify Employer Agent! Revision Date 09/01/09 www.dhs.gov /E- Verify Employer Agent or the Employer, or a failure on the part of either to comply with established procedures or legal requirements. The E -Verify Employer Agent understands that if the Employer is a Federal contractor with the FAR E- Verify clause, termination of this MOU by any party for any reason may negatively affect the Employer's performance of its contractual responsibilities. C. Some or all SSA and DHS responsibilities under this MOU may be performed by contractor(s), and SSA and DHS may adjust verification responsibilities between each other as they may determine necessary. By separate agreement with DHS, SSA has agreed to perform its responsibilities as described in this MOU. D. Nothing in this MOU is intended, or should be construed, to create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law by any third party against the United States, its agencies, officers, or employees, or against the E -Verify Employer Agent, the Employer, or their agents, officers, or employees. E. Each party shall be solely responsible for defending any claim or action against it arising out of or related to E- Verify or this MOU, whether civil or criminal, and for any liability wherefrom, including (but not limited to) any dispute between the E -Verify Employer Agent or the Employer and any other person or entity regarding the applicability of Section 403(d) of IIRIRA to any action taken or allegedly taken by the E -Verify Employer Agent or the Employer. F. Participation in E -Verify is not confidential information and may be disclosed as authorized or required by law and DHS or SSA policy, including but not limited to, Congressional oversight, E- Verify publicity and media inquiries, determinations of compliance with Federal contractual requirements, and responses to inquiries under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). G. The foregoing constitutes the full agreement on this subject between DHS and the E- Verify Employer Agent. Information Required for the E-Verify Program Information relating to your Company: Cs,Impar,: Wiene:Ziouttiern Arbor "free Cv"o t;ornpany f ability Address:06' Stor Mill Road g nature D'ote Keysville GA 30816 Company Alte, late Addrc-ss: Employer Southern Arbor Tree Care Chris Shaw Nam Plee ,e vl ., c, Dr" •.`, TON Dec tr , ',utcall 5" e 09/0712011 Sig A e Date _ Department of Homeland Security - Verification Division USCIS Verification Division ElpctrortiapOy S,fint.=,1 09/07/20'4 1 g nature D'ote E-Verify Company ID Number: 446429 Page 13 of 15 1 E-Verify MOU for E-Verify Employer Agentl Revision Date 09/01/09 www.dhs.gov/E-Verify 41' The individuals whose signatures appear below represent that they are authorized to enter into this MOU on behalf of the E-Verify Employer Agent and DHS respectively. If you have any questions, contact E-Verify at 1-888-464-4218. Approved by: County or ParisW SURE Employer Identation Numbor: 2Ii7045325 North American Industry -Classification Systems Cocicr 113 Administrator N Uhl ber of Employees:5 to 9 Number of Sites Verified fpr: Are you verifying for more than 1 site? If yes, please provide the number of sites verified for In each State: • GEORGIA 1 site(s) E-Verify Company ID Number: 446429 Page 14 of 151 E-Verify MOU for E-Verify Employer Agent' Revision Date 09/01/09 www.dhs.gov/E-Verify E- Verify Company ID Number: 446429 Information relating to the Program Administrator(s) for your Company on policy questions or operational problems: Name: Chris A Shaw Telephone Number. (706) 871 - 9371 , Fax Number: (706) 554.7560 E -mail Address: southernarbor®yahoo.com Page 15 of 151 E- Verify MOU for E -Verify Employer Agents Revision Date 09/01/09 www.dhs.gov/E-Verify ��ar�a. {? � , ON -CALL TREE REMOVAL & TREE PRUNING SERVICES GENERAL CONDITIONS INDEX TO ARTICLES OF GENERAL CONDITIONS Section Page GC -01 DEFINITIONS 2 GC -02 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS 2 GC -03 VERBAL STATEMENTS NOT BINDING 2 GC -04 COPIES OF CONTRACT 2 GC -05 SUSPENSION OF THE WORK, TERMINATION AND DELAY 3 GC -06 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR 5 GC -07 DEFENSE OF SUITS 5 GC -08 RELATIONS WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS 5 GC -09 PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE AND OBSERVATION 6 GC -10 COMPLIANCE WITH OSHA REGULATIONS 6 GC -11 CHANGE ORDERS 6 GC -12 EXTENSIONS OF CONTRACT TIME 6 GC -13 FINAL COMPLETION AND INSPECTION 7 GC -14 INSURANCE 7 GC -15 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES 9 GC -16 PAYMENTS 10 GC -17 SATURDAY, SUNDAY AND HOLIDAY WORK 11 GC -18 SUPERINTENDENT OF WORK 11 GC -19 ORDERS TO CONTRACTOR'S AGENT 11 GC -20 PROTECTION OF PROPERTY AND PUBLIC LIABILITY 12 GC -21 RIGHT -OF -WAY AND EASEMENT 13 GC -22 PROVISION FOR EMERGENCIES 13 GC -23 SUBLETTING OF CONTRACT 13 GC -24 RIGHT OF OWNER TO TERMINATE CONTRACT 14 GC -25 LOSSES FROM NATURAL CAUSES 15 GC -26 LAWS AND ORDINANCES 15 GC -27 CHARACTER OF WORKERS 16 GC -28 BEGINNING, PROGRESS AND TIME OF COMPLETION OF WORK 16 GC -29 HINDRANCES AND DELAYS 16 GC -30 MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC 17 GC -31 BARRICADES AND LIGHTS 17 GC -32 CLEAN UP 17 GC -33 OWNER'S RIGHT TO DO WORK 18 GC -34 PAYMENTS WITHHELD 18 GC -35 TAXES 18 GC -01 DEFINITIONS Whenever any word or expression, as defined under this paragraph occurs in these Specifications and Contract Documents, it shall have and is mutually understood to have the meaning herein given. A. "Owner" shall mean the City of Augusta- Richmond County. B. "Contractor" shall mean the party entering into Agreement with Owner for the performance of the work covered by the Agreement and his or her duly authorized agent or legal representative. C. "Subcontractor" shall mean 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. GC -02 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS It is expressly understood and agreed that the bound volume of Contract Documents which include this Statement of General Conditions, the Instruction to Bidders, the Contract Agreement, the Bid Proposal, and the Technical Specifications herein referred to, and data which may be furnished by the Contractor and approved by the Owner in writing, and such other additional drawings which may be furnished by the Owner as are necessary to make clear, are each and all included in this Contract and the work shall be done fully in accordance therewith. GC -03 VERBAL STATEMENTS NOT BINDING It is understood and agreed that the written terms and provisions of this agreement shall supersede all prior verbal statements of any and every official and /or other representative of the Owner, and such statements shall not be effective or be construed as entering into, or forming a part of, or altering in any way whatsoever, the written agreement. GC -04 COPIES OF CONTRACT Six (6) copies of the proposal and Contract agreement shall be prepared, each containing an exact copy of the Contractor's proposal as submitted, and the Contracts signed by both parties thereto. These executed counterparts of the Contract Documents are to be filed with the Owner and Contractor. The original proposal submitted by the Contractor will be retained by the Owner, in addition to the copy thereof in the Owner's copy of the executed documents. GC 2 of 18 AED /TE - On-Call Tree Removal & Tree Pruning Services - 11-137A GC -05 SUSPENSION OF THE WORK, TERMINATION AND DELAY 1. The Owner may, at any time and without cause, suspend the work or any portion thereof for a period of not more than ninety days or such further time as agreed upon by the Contractor, by written notice to the Contractor. The Engineer shall fix the date on which work shall be resumed. The Contractor will resume that work on the date so fixed. The Contractor will be allowed an increase in the contract price, an extension of the contract time, or both, directly attributable to any suspension. 2. If the Contractor is adjudged bankrupt or insolvent, or if he makes a general assignment for the benefit of his creditors or if a trustee or receiver is appointed for the Contractor or for any of his property or if he files a petition to take advantage of any debtor's act to reorganize under the bankruptcy or applicable laws or if he repeatedly fails to supply sufficient skilled workmen or suitable materials or equipment, or if he repeatedly fails to make prompt payments to subcontractors or for labor, materials or equipment or if he disregards laws, ordinances, rules, regulations or orders of any public body having jurisdiction of the work or if he disregards the authority of the Engineer, or if, in the opinion of the Engineer, the Contractor fails to make satisfactory progress in prosecuting the work, or if he otherwise violates any provision of the Contract Documents, then the Owner may, without prejudice to any other right or remedy and after giving the Contractor and his Surety a minimum of ten (10) days from delivery of a written notice, terminate the services of the Contractor and take possession of the Project and of all materials, equipment, tools, construction equipment and machinery thereon owned by the Contractor and finish the work by whatever method he may deem expedient. In such case, the Contractor shall not be entitled to receive any further payment until the work is finished. If the unpaid balance of the Contract Price exceeds the direct and indirect costs of completing the Project, including compensation for additional professional services, such excess shall be paid to the Contractor. If such costs exceed such unpaid balance, the Contractor will pay the difference to the Owner. Such costs incurred by the Owner will be determined by the Engineer and incorporated in a Change Order. 3. The Contractor must obtain permission from the Engineer before any equipment can be removed from the job site. In the event such equipment is GC 3 of 18 AED /TE - On-Call Tree Removal & Tree Pruning Services - 11-137A removed without the Engineer's approval, the job will be terminated until such time as the equipment is returned to the project and any time and money lost by the Contractor as a result of moving the equipment shall be absorbed by the Contractor. 4. Where the Contractor's services have been so terminate by the Owner, said termination shall not affect any right of the Owner against the Contractor then existing or which may thereafter accrue. Any retention or payment of monies by the Owner due the Contractor will not release the Contractor from compliance with the Contract Documents. 5. After ten (10) days from delivery of a written notice to the Contractor and the Engineer, the Owner, may, without cause and without prejudice to any other right or remedy, elect to abandon the Project and terminate the Contract. In such case, the Contractor shall be paid for all work executed and any expense sustained plus reasonable profit. 6. If, through no act or fault of the Contractor, the work is suspended for a period of more than ninety (90) days by the Owner or under an order of court or other public authority of the Engineer fails to act on any request for payment within thirty (30) days after it is submitted or the Owner fails to pay the Contractor substantially the sum approved by the Engineer within thirty (30) days of its approval and presentation, then the Contractor may after ten (10) days from delivery of a written notice to the Owner and the Engineer, terminate the Contract and recover from the Owner payment for all work executed and all expenses sustained. In addition, and in lieu of terminating the Contract, if the Engineer has failed to act on a request for payment or if the Owner has failed to make any payment as aforesaid, the Contractor may, upon ten (10) days notice to the Owner and the Engineer, stop the work until he has been paid all amounts then due, in which event and upon resumption of the work, Change Orders shall be issued for adjusting the contract price or extending the contract time or both to compensate for the costs and delays attributable to the stoppage of the work. 7. If the performance of all or any portion of the work is suspended, delayed, or interrupted as a result of a failure of the Owner or the Engineer to act within the time specified in the Contract Documents, or if no time is specified, within reasonable time, an adjustment in the contract price or an extension of the contract time or both, shall be made by Change Order to compensate the Contractor for the costs and delays necessarily caused by the failure of the Owner or the Engineer. GC4of18 AED /TE - On-Call Tree Removal & Tree Pruning Services - 11-137A GC -06 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR The right of general administration of the Owner shall not make the Contractor an agent of the Owner, and the liability of the Contractor for all damages to persons, firms, and corporations, arising from the Contractor's execution of the work, shall not be lessened because of such general administration, but as to all such persons, firms, and corporations, and the damages, if any, to them or their property, the Contractor herein is an independent contractor in respect to the work. GC - 07 DEFENSE OF SUITS In case any action at law or suit in equity is brought against the Owner, or any of its agents, or funding agencies alleging the failure, omission, or neglect of the Contractor to do and perform any of the covenants, acts, matters, or things by this Contract undertaken to be done or performed, or for any injury or damage caused by the negligence or alleged negligence of the Contractor or its subcontractors or employees or agents, the Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and save harmless the Owner, and its officers, agents, or funding agencies, of and from all losses, costs, damages, expenses, judgments', or decrees whatever arising out of such actions or suits as may be brought as aforesaid. GC - 08 RELATIONS WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS The Contractor shall cooperate with all other contractors who may be performing work on behalf of the Owner, and workers who may be employed by the Owner, on any work in the vicinity of the work to be done under this Contract, and the Contractor shall so conduct its operations as to interfere to the least possible extent with the work of such contractors or workers. Contractor shall be responsible for any injury or damage that may be sustained by other contractors or employees of the Owner, because of any fault or negligence on its part, and shall, at Contractor's own expense, repair, or pay for such injury or damage. Any difference or conflict, which may arise between the Contractor and other contractors, or between the Contractor and the workers of the Owner, in regard to their work, shall be adjusted and determined by the Engineering Director. If the work of the Contractor is delayed because of any acts or omissions of any other contractor or contractors, the Contractor shall have no claim against the Owner on that account other than for an extension of time. When two or more contracts are being executed at one time in such manner that work on one contract may interfere with that on another, the Engineering Director shall decide which contractor shall cease work and which shall continue, or whether the work on both contracts shall progress at the same time, and in what manner. When the territory of one contract is the necessary or GC 5 of 18 AED /TE - On -Call Tree Removal & Tree Pruning Services - 11 -137A convenient means of access for the transportation or movement of workers, materials, or appliances required for the execution of another contract, such privileges of access or any other responsible privilege may be granted by the Engineering Director to the Contractor so desiring, to the extent, which may be reasonably necessary. GC - 09 PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE AND OBSERVATION It is agreed by the Contractor that the Owner shall be and is hereby authorized to appoint a project representative or observer as the Owner may deem proper, to observe the materials furnished and the work performed under this Contract, and to see that materials are furnished, and work performed, in accordance with the Contract Documents. GC - 10 COMPLIANCE WITH OSHA REGULATIONS The Contractor shall comply with all regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and hold the Owner and its representatives harmless from all actions resulting from the Contractor's failure to comply with said regulations, orders and citations. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing a safe working environment for employees. GC - 11 CHANGE ORDERS The contract price or contract time shall only be modified by a written change order. Compensation shall be agreed to per unit price. No payment for additional work of any kind will be made unless ordered in writing by the Owner through a change order. If written change orders are given in accordance with the provisions of this Contract, such work shall be considered a part hereof and subject to each and all terms and requirements. GC - 12 EXTENSIONS OF CONTRACT TIME The right of the Contractor to proceed shall not be terminated, nor will the Contractor be charged with liquidated damages, because of any delays in the completion of the work due to causes beyond the control, and through no fault or negligence, of the Contractor or its subcontractors or agents. Should the Contractor be delayed in the final completion of the work by any act or delay of the Owner, or of any employee of either, or by strikes, lockouts, fires, or unusual delays by common carriers, or by any other cause which the Owner shall decide would justify the delay, then the Contractor may apply for, in writing, an extension of time sufficient to compensate for such delay in the final completion of the work. The granting of an extension of time or the amount of such extension of time is to be determined by the Owner; provided, however, that the GC 6 of 18 AED /TE - On-Call Tree Removal & Tree Pruning Services - 11 -137A Contractor shall give the Owner prompt notice in writing of the cause and circumstances of the delay in each request for an extension of time. Owner reserves the right to make a determination of justification for or granting of an extension of time, until such time as Owner may have an opportunity to review available work and conditions, provided such notice of granting or denial of an extension of time shall be made by Owner seasonably and reasonable prior to the date for completion of the project. GC -13 FINAL COMPLETION AND INSPECTION Upon written notice from Contractor that the Work is complete, the Owner and Contractor shall make a final inspection, and Owner will notify Contractor in writing of all items the inspection reveals that are incomplete or defective. Contractor shall immediately take such measures as are necessary to complete the Work or remedy the deficiencies. GC - 14 INSURANCE The Contractor shall secure and maintain, throughout the duration of this Contract, insurance (on an occurrence basis unless otherwise agreed to) of such types and in at least such amounts as required herein. The form and limits of such insurance, together with the underwriter thereof in each case, shall be approved by the Owner, but regardless of such approval, it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to maintain adequate insurance coverage at all times. Failure of the Contractor to maintain adequate coverage shall not relieve Contractor of any contractual responsibility or obligation. Satisfactory certificates of insurance shall be filed with the Owner prior to starting any work on this Contract and shall be maintained with the original of these Contract Documents. Contractor shall provide certificates of insurance and renewals thereof on standard ACORDTM forms. The City shall be notified by receipt of written notice from the insurer at least thirty (30) days prior to material modification or cancellation of any policy listed in the certificate. Further, the City will be immediately notified of any reduction or possible reduction in aggregate limits of any such policy where such reduction, when added to any previous reductions, exceeds 10% of the aggregate limits. In the event of an occurrence, it is further agreed that any insurance maintained by the City of Augusta- Richmond County, shall apply in excess of and not contribute with insurance provided by policies named in this Contract. GC7of18 AED /TE - On -Call Tree Removal & Tree Pruning Services - 11 -137A The certificate holder on the Certificate of Insurance shall be as follows: City of Augusta- Richmond County Finance Department Room 207 530 Greene Street Augusta, GA 30901 A. INDUSTRY RATINGS - The City will only accept coverage from an insurance carrier who offers proof that it: 1. Is licensed to do business in the State of Georgia; 2. Carries a Best's policy holder rating of "A" or better; and 3. Carries at least a Class X financial rating. OR Is a company mutually agreed upon by the City and Contractor. B. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY Limits - Each Occurrence: Personal & Advertising Injury: Products /Completed Operations Aggregate: General Aggregate: 1. Policy must include the following conditions: a. Contractual Liability b. Independent Contractors c. X.C.U. $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 2,000,000 City of Augusta- Richmond County shall be listed as additional insured on the commercial general liability policy. The City shall be endorsed onto the policy as an additional insured and a copy of the endorsement shall be provided to the City. C. WORKERS' COMPENSATION This insurance shall protect the Contractor against all claims under applicable State Workers' Compensation Laws. The Contractor shall also be protected against claims for injury, disease or death of employees which, for any reason, may not fall within the provisions of a Workers' Compensation Law. The policy limits shall not be less than the following: GC 8 of 18 AED /TE - On -Call Tree Removal & Tree Pruning Services - 11-137A Workers' Compensation: Employer's Liability: Bodily Injury by Accident: Bodily Injury by Disease: Bodily Injury by Disease: D. AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY Statutory $ 100,000 Each Accident $ 500,000 Policy Limit $ 100,000 Each Employee This insurance shall protect the Contractor against claims for bodily injury and /or property damage arising out of the ownership or use of any owned, hired and /or non -owned vehicle and must include protection for either: Limits of auto liability insurance shall be the same as required in the Commercial General Liability section. City of Augusta- Richmond County shall be listed as additional insured on the automobile liability policy. GC -15 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES 1. Any Auto or 2. All Owned Autos; Hired Autos; and Non -Owned Autos It is mutually understood and agreed by and between the parties to this Contract, in signing the Agreement thereof, that time is of the essence of this Contract, and that in the event that the said Contractor shall fail in the performance of the work specified and required to be performed within the period of time stipulated therefore in the Contract Agreement binding said parties, after due allowance for any extension or extensions of time which may be granted under the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the said Contractor shall pay unto the said Owner, as stipulated liquidated damages and not as a penalty, the sum stipulated therefore in the Contract Agreement. In the case of joint responsibility for any delay in the final completion of the work covered by this Contract, where two or more separate contracts are in force at the same time and cover work on the same project and at the same site, the total amount of liquidated damages assessed against all contractors under such contracts, for any one calendar day of delay in the final completion of the work will not be greater than the approximate total of the damages sustained by the Owner by reason of such delay in completion of the work, and the amount assessed against any one Contractor for such one day of delay will be based upon the individual responsibility of such contractor for the aforesaid delay as determined by, and in the judgment of the Owner. GC 9 of 18 AED /TE - On -Call Tree Removal & Tree Pruning Services - 11 -137A In case of failure on the part of the Contractor to effect completion within the time specified, the Owner shall have the right to deduct liquidated damages from the total compensation otherwise due the Contractor for each 24 -hour calendar day, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and City observed holidays, that the work remains incomplete over the specified completion time. The Owner shall have the right to deduct said liquidated damages from any monies in its hands, otherwise due or to come due, to the Contractor, or to sue for and recover compensation for damages for non - performance of this Contract. GC - 16 PAYMENTS Before the first application for payment is submitted, the Contractor shall submit to the Owner's representative a proposed schedule of work for the project. A. The Owner's representative, at regular monthly intervals not to exceed 30 days, shall make an approximate estimate in writing of the amount of work performed during the preceding period and the value thereof at the unit prices contracted. B. Contractor shall submit an updated schedule of work with each monthly estimate. If a work schedule is not submitted with the pay estimate the City retains the right to hold the pay estimate until the Contractor has submitted an updated schedule. C. The Contractor has, per the Instructions to Bidders, bid this job net of all sales and compensation taxes. No application for payment shall include any amount for reimbursement of such taxes paid by Contractor resulting from Contractor's failure to use Owners tax exempt certificate for any purchase in connection with the work. Final payment will not be made to Contractor until the Owner has received two Project Completion Certifications from the Contractor. D. The Owner shall require at intervals as it shall determine and at any time before final payment is made for the work specified herein that the Contractor furnish the Owner with written acknowledgments by all subcontractors and vendors who have done work or labor on, or who have furnished materials for, this project that they have been fully paid by the Contractor for such work or labor done or materials furnished by them. Contractor's failure to furnish said list or to include all such subcontractors and vendors shall not relieve Contractor or its surety of any obligation on Owners part to verify accuracy. Owner may require, at its option, lien waivers on forms supplied by Owner. GC 10 of 18 AED /TE - On -Call Tree Removal & Tree Pruning Services - 11-137A E. The acceptance by the Contractor of final payment shall be and shall operate as a release to the Owner of all claims and all liability to the Contractor other than written claims in stated amounts as may be specifically excepted by the Contractor for all things done or furnished in connection with this Contract and for every act and neglect of the Owner and others relating to or arising out of this Contract. Any payment, however, final or otherwise, shall not release the Contractor or its sureties from any obligation under the Contract Documents or insurance coverage. GC - 17 SATURDAY, SUNDAY AND HOLIDAY WORK No work shall be done between the hours of 6 p.m. and 7 a.m., nor on Sundays or legal holidays, without the written approval or permission of the Engineering Director or his /her designee in each case, except such work as may be necessary for the proper care, maintenance, and protection of work already done or of equipment, or in the case of an emergency. If work is required on a Saturday, the Contractor shall request and receive approval from the Engineering Director or his /her designee by 2 p.m. the previous day. GC - 18 SUPERINTENDENT OF WORK The Contractor shall provide and maintain, continually on the site of work during its progress, adequate and competent superintendence of all operations for and in connection with the work being performed under this Contract, either personally or by a duly authorized superintendent or other representative. The superintendent, or other representative of the Contractor on the work, who has charge thereof, shall be fully authorized to act for the Contractor, and to receive whatever orders as may be given for the proper prosecution of the work, or notices in connection therewith. Use of subcontractors on portions of the work shall not relieve the Contractor of his obligation to have a competent superintendent on the work at all times. GC - 19 ORDERS TO CONTRACTOR'S AGENT Whenever the Contractor is not present when it may be desired or necessary to give directions, orders may be given by the Engineering Director or his /her designee, and shall be received and obeyed by the superintendent or foreman who may have charge of the particular part of the work in reference to which such orders are given. GC 11 of 18 AED /TE - On -Call Tree Removal & Tree Pruning Services - 11-137A GC -20 PROTECTION OF PROPERTY AND PUBLIC LIABILITY The Contractor shall assume full responsibility for the protection of all public and private property, structures, sewers, and utilities, both above and below ground, along, beneath, above, across or near the site or sites of the work being performed under this Contract, or which are in any manner affected by the prosecution of the work or the transportation of men or materials in connection therewith. Barriers shall be maintained and placed at all times necessary to provide for the safety of all persons and prevent any accident, and the Contractor will be held responsible for all accidents to persons or property through any negligence of Contractor or its employees, subcontractors or agents. Contractor shall resolve any and all issues relating to damage to private and public property within a timely manner. If said issue is not resolved within sixty (60) calendar days the City of Augusta- Richmond County, may, resolve the issue and the cost, if any shall be taken out of the money that may be due or may become due to the Contractor on account of or by virtue of this Contract. The Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and save harmless the Owner, its funding agencies and the City of Augusta- Richmond County against all damages or alleged damages to such property, structures, and utilities, together with all claims for damages for personal injury, including accidental death, arising out of his operations in connection with the Contract. All property so damaged shall be repaired or replaced to a condition equal to its condition immediately prior to the time of damage, and to the satisfaction of the Owner. The Contractor shall give reasonable notice to the owner or owners of public or private property and utilities when such property is liable to injury or damage through the performance of the work, and shall make all necessary arrangements with such owner or owners relative to the removal and replacement or protection of such property or utilities. All permits and licenses required in the prosecution of any and all parts of the work shall be obtained and paid for by the Contractor unless specified otherwise. The Contractor shall satisfactorily shore, support, and protect any and all structures and all pipes, sewers, drains, conduits, and other facilities, belonging to the owners of the utility involved, and shall be responsible for any damage resulting thereto. The Contractor shall not be entitled to any damages or extra pay on account of any postponement, interference, or delay caused by any such GC 12 of 18 AED /TE - On -Call Tree Removal & Tree Pruning Services - 11 -137A structures and facilities being on the line of the work, specifically but not limited to damages due to delay in utility relocation. GC - 21 RIGHT - OF - WAY AND EASEMENT The Contractor shall confine its construction operations to the right -of -way and shall carefully note where buildings, structures, or other obstructions will limit working space. Equipment or materials shall not be stored without the express written approval of the owner of such property. In the event that easements are not available or if they have not been secured, or if entry to property is denied by court order, injunction, litigation, or for any other reason the Contractor shall cease operations in such area and confine work to other areas approved by the Owner. In the event of any delay arising from delays in securing easements, the Contractor shall have no claims against the Owner for damages arising from such delay, and an extension of time may be granted, as provided under Section 8, Item No. 13, "Extensions of Time." GC - 22 PROVISION FOR EMERGENCIES In emergencies affecting the safety of persons or the Work or property at the site or adjacent thereto, Contractor, without special instruction or authorization from the Owner, is obligated to act, at its discretion, to prevent threatened damage, injury or loss. Contractor shall give prompt written notice of any significant changes in the Work or deviations from the Contract Documents caused thereby. GC - 23 SUBLETTING OF CONTRACT The Contractor shall not award subcontracts that total more than twenty -five percent (25 %) of the Contract Work. Should any subcontractor fail to perform in a satisfactory manner, the Contractor shall immediately terminate the work undertaken by such subcontractor. The Contractor shall be as fully responsible to the Owner for the acts and omissions of its subcontractors, and of persons either directly or indirectly employed by them, as Contractor is for the acts and omissions of persons directly employed by it. Approval by the Owner of any subcontractor shall not constitute a waiver of any right of the Owner to reject defective work, material or equipment not in compliance with the requirements of the Contract Documents. The Contractor shall not make any substitution of any subcontractor accepted by the Owner unless the Owner agrees in writing. The Contractor shall cause appropriate provisions to be inserted in all subcontracts relative to the work to bind subcontractors to the Contractor by the GC 13 of 18 AED /TE - On -Call Tree Removal & Tree Pruning Services - 11-137A terms of the Contract Documents insofar as applicable to the work of the subcontractor and to give the Contractor the same power to terminate any subcontract as the Owner has to terminate the Contractor under any provision of the Contract Documents. Nothing contained in the Contract Documents shall create any contractual relationship between any subcontractor and the Owner, nor shall anything contained in the Contract Documents create any obligation on the part of the Owner to pay or to see to the payment of any sums due any subcontractor. Prior to the Owner's approval of the Contract bid, the successful bidder shall submit to the Owner for acceptance a list of names of all subcontractors proposed for portions of the work and shall designate what work each is to perform. If the Owner, after due investigation, has reasonable objection to any subcontractor on such list, the Contractor shall substitute a subcontractor acceptable to the Owner or shall be allowed to withdraw its bid, and the Owner shall either re -bid the project or accept the next best responsible bidder. The failure of the Owner to make objection to a subcontractor shall not constitute a recommendation or appointment of such subcontractor, nor shall it constitute a waiver of any right of the Owner to reject defective work, material or equipment not in conformance with the requirements of the Contract Documents. The Contractor shall not make any substitutions for any subcontractor unless the Engineering Director or his /her designee determines that there is a good cause for doing so. Any substitution shall be made only after allowing the Owner to make a reasonable rejection in accordance with the foregoing paragraph. The Owner's disapproval of any Contractor or subcontractor shall not, under any circumstances, be the basis for an increase in the Contract Price or a claim for delay damages. The Contractor shall not assign any right, obligation or work under this Contract or any payment here under, by power of attorney or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Owner. GC - 24 RIGHT OF OWNER TO TERMINATE CONTRACT If the Work to be done under this Contract shall be abandoned by the Contractor; or if the Contractor should be adjudged as bankrupt, or if a general assignment of assets be made for the benefit of Contractor's creditors, or if a receiver should be appointed for the Contractor or any of its property; or if at any time the Owner shall certify in writing to the Contractor that the performance of the Work under this Contract is being unnecessarily delayed, or that the Contractor GC 14of18 AED /TE - on -Call Tree Removal & Tree Pruning Services - 11 -137A is violating any of the conditions or covenants of this Contract or the Specifications therefore, or that Contractor is executing the same in bad faith or otherwise not in accordance with the terms of said Contract; or if the Work be not substantially completed within the frequency as requested or within the time to which such completion was extended; then the Owner may serve written notice upon the Contractor of said breach of this Contract and, unless within five (5) calendar days after the serving of such notice upon the Contractor a satisfactory arrangement be made for the continuance thereof through Contractor, the Owner may take over the Work and prosecute same to completion, by contract or otherwise for the amount and at the expense of the Contractor, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Owner for any and all excess cost sustained by the Owner by reason of such prosecution and completion. Whether or not a satisfactory arrangement has been proposed by Contractor shall reasonably be determined by the Owner and made at the sole and reasonable discretion of the Owner. In the event of a failure of the Contractor and the Contractor's Surety to provide a satisfactory arrangement for the continuance of the Work within five (5) calendar days following notice of breach by the City in accordance with the preceding paragraph, the City in its sole discretion may proceed to terminate this Contract without waiver of any other remedy of City, and proceed to complete all Work provided for in the remainder of the term of the Contract, in which case the Contractor's Surety shall not be obligated to take over or complete the Work. GC - 25 LOSSES FROM NATURAL CAUSES All loss or damage arising out of the nature of the work to be done, or from the action of the elements, or from floods or overflows, or from ground water, or from unusual obstructions or difficulties, or any other natural or existing circumstances either known or unforeseen, which may be encountered in the prosecution of the said work shall be sustained and borne by the Contractor at its own cost and expense. GC - 26 LAWS AND ORDINANCES The Contractor shall keep fully informed of all existing and current regulations of the Owner, and County, State and National Laws which in any way limit or control the actions or operation of those engaged upon the work, or affecting the materials supplied to or by them. Contractor shall at all times observe and comply with all ordinances, laws, and regulations, and shall protect and indemnify the Owner and the Owner's officers and agents against any claims or liability arising from or based on any violation of the same. GC 15 of 18 AED /TE - On -Call Tree Removal & Tree Pruning Services - 11 -137A GC -27 CHARACTER OF WORKERS The Contractor shall employ only workers who are competent to perform the work assigned to them, and, in the case of skilled labor, who are adequately trained and experienced in their respective trades and who do satisfactory work. In all cases, local labor shall be given preference when available. Whenever the Engineering Director or his /her designee shall notify the Contractor that any worker on the project is, in Engineering Department's opinion, incompetent, unfaithful, or disorderly, or who uses threatening or abusive language to any person representing the Owner when on the project or a member of the general public, such worker shall be immediately discharged from the project and shall not be re- employed thereon except with the consent of the Engineering Director. Due to safety concerns associated with this contract all workers employed by the Contractor, including subcontractors, shall at all times wear shirts, pants, appropriate foot wear and safety vest when they are working within the City right of way. Any worker not wearing the above items shall be immediately removed from the job site by the Contractor and shall not return until wearing the appropriate safety clothing. GC -28 BEGINNING, PROGRESS AND TIME OF COMPLETION OF WORK The Contractor shall, within 48 hours after being instructed to do so in a written notice from the Owner, commence the work to be done under this Contract; and the rate of progress shall be such that the work shall have been timely completed. The Contractor shall be required to furnish a tentative schedule setting forth in detail the sequences it proposes to follow, and giving the dates on which it expects to start and to complete separate portions of the work. GC - 29 HINDRANCES AND DELAYS In executing the Contract Agreement, the Contractor expressly covenants and agrees that, in undertaking to complete the work within the time therein fixed, it has taken into consideration and made allowances for all hindrances and delays incident to such work, whether growing out of delays in securing materials or workmen or otherwise. No charge shall be made by the Contractor for hindrances or delays from any cause during the progress of the work, or any portion thereof, included in this Contract. GC 16of18 AED /TE - On-Call Tree Removal & Tree Pruning Services - 11-137A GC -30 MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC Local traffic on all streets shall be carried through construction whenever possible. Detours of traffic will be permitted when necessary and with the prior permission of the Traffic Engineer. Streets may be closed for short periods of time under authority of proper permit issued by the City or Authority having jurisdiction. However, the Contractor shall conduct its work so as to interfere as little as possible with public travel, whether vehicular or pedestrian, on such streets. Proper notification to Augusta- Richmond County Sheriffs and Fire Departments shall be given by the Contractor before closing any public thoroughfare. GC - 31 BARRICADES AND LIGHTS All streets, roads, highway, and other public thoroughfares which are closed to traffic, under the authority of a proper permit, shall be protected by means of effective barricades on which shall be placed acceptable warning signs, such barricades, being located at the nearest intersecting public highway or street on each side of the blocked section of such public thoroughfare. All open trenches and other excavations shall be provided with suitable barriers, signs, and lights to the extent that adequate protection is provided to all persons against accident by reason of such open construction. Obstructions such as material piles and equipment shall be provided with similar warning lights and signs. All barricades and obstructions shall be illuminated by means of amber lights at night and all lights used for this purpose shall be kept burning from sunset to sunrise. Materials stored upon or alongside public streets and highways shall be so placed, and the work at all times shall be so conducted, as to cause the minimum obstruction and inconvenience to the traveling public. ALL BARRICADES, SIGNS, LIGHTS AND OTHER PROTECTIVE DEVICES IN PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY SHALL BE INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED IN CONFORMITY WITH APPLICABLE STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS AND AS REQUIRED BY THE OWNER. GC -32 CLEAN UP The project sites shall be kept as clean, neat and orderly as possible at all times. Stockpiling of debris and unsuitable materials beyond normal working demands shall not be allowed. Immediately after removal operations are complete, all equipment, debris and unsuitable materials shall be completely removed from the site in order to minimize the inconvenience to the public and adjoining property owners. GC 17of18 AED /TE - On -Call Tree Removal & Tree Pruning Services - 11-137A GC -33 OWNER'S RIGHT TO DO WORK GC -34 PAYMENTS WITHHELD GC -35 TAXES Without otherwise limiting Owner's right under the Contract Documents, if Contractor should neglect to prosecute the work properly or fail to perform any provision of the Contract Documents, Owner, after three (3) days' written notice to Contractor may, without prejudice to any other remedy it may have, make good such deficiencies and may deduct the cost thereof from the payment then or thereafter due Contractor. Owner may withhold or, on account of subsequently discovered evidence, nullify the whole or a part of any application for payment to the extent necessary to protect the Owner from loss on account of: A. Incomplete work or defective work not remedied. B. A reasonable doubt that the work can be completed for the balance of the Contract price then unpaid. C. Damage to Owner; or private property. D. A breach of this Contract. The Contractor will pay all sales, consumer, use and other similar taxes required by the law of the place where the work is performed. GC 18 of 18 AED /TE - On -Call Tree Removal & Tree Pruning Services - 11-137A Southern Arbor Tree Service Daily Operation Fees Crew Lab Coat par Day Climber Groundsman Groundsman Foreman Owner /Operator Total Bucket Truck $400 Stump Grinder $300 Dump Truck/Roll Off $400 Bobcat/loader $480 Crane $400 /hr (minimum 4 hours) Total $1,580 Chain /Ropes Total $125 $100 $100 $200 $300 $825 $50 $50 Service Fees $0.00 Dump Fees $100/ (per 40 yard Toad) Total $0.00 Grand Total per Day $2,055 (With out Crane or Dump Fees) ** *Crane is on an exception basis. 5% discount to the Richmond County Proceurement Department, based on 8 hour minimum RFP Item 11 -137 Tree Removal and Tree Pruning Services Due Date: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 @ 3:00 p.m. Enclose in a SEPARATE SEALED ENVELOPE labeled RFP 11 - 137 "FEE PROPOSAL" FEE PROPOSAL: Hourly Cost Per Individual Hourly Cost Per Equipment Materials Service Fee $ SUBMITTED BY: NAME: COMPANY: ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: / ®o F7/ - G 3 G � ll (2_( 57/1 4 w// D B E IRLoQ CM -2K" vi e 2b0(2 SEE t 19(a 3 5 ro Ry ; I 1 CITY /STATE /ZiP: 1 \ 6A- ,so g L Co Per Person Equipment Unit Price Material Service Fee a'n E S tie FAX: _7 o (0 554- 75 60 RFP 11 -137 Tree Removal and Tree Pruning Services Page 30 of 30 Southern Arbor Tree Care will: Work Plan 6 • Inspect the job /look for hazardous environment: adjacent homes, driveways, streets, sidewalks, landscaping, septic tanks, and power lines, structures that could possibly be damaged and engage in the safest manner to get the job done. Safety measures will include traffic control, public safety, etc. At all times, Southern Arbor will exercise adequate safety precautions that comply with state and federal regulations. • Start the job in a timely manner according to the City of Augusta: no longer than two work days after dispatched by the engineering department. • Stumps will be ground to at least 18 inches below grade, according to guidelines. Roots shall be ground down 4 inches below the ground line. The area will then be restored and if any holes are left, they will be barricaded overnight to ensure safety and will be restored on the second day. All debris will be removed and taken to Richmond County landfill. • Tree removal will begin within one work day after dispatched by the County /City. Southern Arbor will prevent limbs, branches or trunks from falling and creating damage to any surrounding property. Branches larger than 6 inches in diameter will be lowered to the ground with proper use of ropes, etc. Stumps will not be left higher than 6 inches above the ground level. All debris will be removed and taken to Richmond County landfill. • Work hours: regular work hours are between the hours of 8:OOam to 5:OOpm and the City of Augusta may require work to be performed on evenings or weekends (see exceptions page). Background and References Background information is included in qualifications /prior experience section (page 4). Also, Southern Arbor Tree Care has been serving the CSRA since 1998 and continues to be a reputable company with values and hospitality. References: ****If more references are needed, we have abundance. 7 1. Capers and Associates PO Box 16303, 1912 North Leg Augusta, GA 30919 -2303 Phone: 706 - 739 -0095 Fax: 706 - 739 -0059, Contact: Joey 706 - 825 -6512. 2. Tallent's Construction 298 Murray Drive Martinez, GA 30907. Contact: Chris Tallent 706 - 414 -3111. 3. Center West Apartments Complex 1075 Bertram Road Augusta, GA 30909. 706 - 210 -5163. 4. Hillcrest Memorial Park 2700 Deans Bridge Road Augusta, GA 30906. Contact: Denise 706 - 790 -1185. 5. Pecan Grove Apartments 100 Pecan Grove Drive Waynesboro, GA 30830. Contact: Nona. 6. Clarence Chavous 1020 Oleander Drive Augusta, GA. 662 -213 -8747. 7. Ronald Clifton 3626 Spanish Trace Drive Hephzibah, GA. 706 - 399 -5212. 8. Charles Westman 211 Pinecone Road Waynesboro, GA. 706 - 360 -8214. 4 Management /Qualifications and Prior Experience Chris Shaw is the owner /operator of Southern Arbor Tree Service and assumes all responsibility. Chris has been hands on in this business since 1998 and fully understands all aspects of tree care, removal, etc. The following are crew members and will engage in day to day operations: • John Paul Pierce: Chief Foreman/Salesman /Grounds man/Operator. He has been with the company for 1 year. • Chad Stoddard: Lead Crew Foreman/climber. He has worked for the City of Charleston Historic Tree Preservation for 9 years. Chad has been with Southern Arbor Tree Care for 3 years. • Derrick Wilson: Grounds man/laborer. He has been with Southern Arbor Tree Care for a year and has great grounds man skills with ropes and pulleys, etc. • Broadus Mosley: Grounds man/Operator. He has been with Southern Arbor Tree Care for 8 years and has excellent grounds man skills and is also an excellent equipment operator. Broadus is also very mechanically inclined, which is an economic asset that will benefit Southern Arbor and the City of Augusta. Prior experience also includes clearing, grading and hauling for properties in which Southern Arbor still engages in, that may also benefit the City of Augusta. Southern Arbor also handles insurance claims with major homeowners' insurance companies around the CSRA. The company also engages in site preparation work for construction. Customer Service Philosophy At Southern Arbor Tree Care, we believe that the customer is always right and we strive to please them every way possible. Consumers are number 1 and without them, we are nothing. Southern Arbor tries to provide the best service at the most cost effective rates possible. 5 150.01 GENERAL DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STATE OF GEORGIA SPECIAL PROVISION Section 150 — Traffic Control A. WORKER SAFETY APPAREL 1 Revised: June 1, 2011 Revised: August 1, 2011 This section as supplemented by the Plans, Specifications, and Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) shall be considered the Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) Plan. Activities shall consist of furnishing, installing, maintaining, and removing necessary traffic signs, pedestrian signs, barricades, lights, signals, cones, pavement markings and other traffic control devices and shall include flagging and other means for guidance and protection of vehicular and pedestrian traffic through the Work Zone. This Work shall include both maintaining existing devices and installing additional devices as necessary in construction work zones. When any provisions of this Specification or the Plans do not meet the minimum requirements of the MUTCD, the MUTCD shall control. The 2009 Edition of the MUTCD shall be in effect for the duration of the project. The needs and control of all road users (motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians within the highway right -of -way and easements, including persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), Title II, Paragraph 35.130) through a Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) zone shall be an essential part of highway construction, utility work, maintenance operations and management of traffic incidents. The Worksite Traffic Control Supervisor (WTCS) shall have a copy of Part VI of the MUTCD and the Contract on the job site. Copies of the current MUTCD may be obtained from the FHWA web page at http: / /mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov. All workers, including emergency responders, within the right -of -way who are exposed either to traffic (vehicles using the highway for purpose of travel) or to work vehicles and construction equipment within the TTC zone shall wear high - visibility safety apparel that meets the Performance Class 2 or 3 requirements of the ANSI /ISEA 107 -2004 publication entitled "American National Standard for High - Visibility Safety Apparel and Headwear ", or equivalent revisions, and labeled as meeting the ANSI 107 -2004 standard performance for Class 2 or 3 risk exposure. Emergency and incident responders and law enforcement personnel within the TTC zone may wear high - visibility safety apparel that meets the performance requirements of the ANSI /ISEA 207 -2006 publication entitled "American National Standard for High - Visibility Public Safety Vests ", or equivalent revisions, and labeled as ANSI 207 -2006, in lieu of ANSI /ISEA 107 -2004 apparel. Firefighters or other emergency responders working within the right -of -way and engaged in emergency operations that directly expose them to flame, fire, heat, and /or hazardous material may wear retroreflective turn -out gear that is specified and regulated by other organizations, such as the National Fire Protection Association. B. WORKSITE TRAFFIC CONTROL SUPERVISOR ALL HIGHWAYS (ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS BELOW FOR INTERSTATES): The Contractor shall designate a qualified individual as the Worksite Traffic Control Supervisor (WTCS) who shall be responsible for selecting, installing and maintaining all traffic control devices in accordance with the Plans, Specifications, Special Provisions and the MUTCD. A written resume documenting the experience and credentials of the WTCS shall be submitted and accepted by the Engineer prior to beginning any work that involves traffic control. The WTCS shall be available on a twenty-four (24) hour basis to perform his duties. If the work requires traffic control activities to be performed during the daylight and nighttime hours it may be necessary for the Contractor to designate an alternate WTCS. An alternate WTCS must meet the same requirements and qualifications as the primary WTCS and be accepted by the Engineer prior to beginning any traffic control duties. The Worksite Traffic Control Supervisor's traffic control responsibilities shall have priority over all other assigned duties. As the representative of the Contractor, the WTCS shall have full authority to act on behalf of the Contractor in administering the TTC Plan. The WTCS shall have appropriate training in safe traffic control practices in accordance with Part VI of the MUTCD. In addition to the WTCS all other individuals making decisions regarding traffic control shall meet the training requirements of the Part VI of the MUTCD. The WTCS shall supervise the initial installation of traffic control devices. The Engineer prior to the beginning of construction will review the initial installation. Modifications to traffic control devices as required by sequence of operations or staged construction shall be reviewed by the WTCS. The WTCS shall be available on a full -time basis to maintain traffic control devices with access to all personnel, materials, and equipment necessary to respond effectively to an emergency situation within forty-five (45) minutes of notification of the emergency. The WTCS shall regularly perform inspections to ensure that traffic control is maintained. Unless modified by the special conditions or by the Engineer, routine deficiencies shall be corrected within a twenty-four (24) hour period. Failure to comply with these provisions shall be grounds for dismissal from the duties of WTCS and /or removal of the WTCS from the project. Failure of the WTCS to execute his duties shall be considered as non- performance under Subsection 150.08. The Engineer will periodically review the work for compliance with the requirements of the TTC plan. On projects where traffic control duties will not require full time supervision, the Engineer may allow the Contractor's Project Superintendent to serve as the WTCS as long as satisfactory results are obtained. CERTIFIED WORKSITE TRAFFIC CONTROL SUPERVISOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERSTATE AND LIMITED ACCESS HIGHWAYS: In addition to the requirements above, the WTCS shall have a minimum of one year's experience directly related to work site traffic control in a supervisory or responsible capacity. The WTCS shall be currently certified by the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) Work Site Traffic Supervisor Certification program or the National Safety Council Certification program. Any work performed on the interstate or limited access highway right -of -way that requires traffic control shall be supervised by the Certified Worksite Traffic Control Supervisor. No work requiring traffic control shall be performed unless the certified WTCS is on the worksite. Failure to maintain a Certified Worksite Traffic Control Supervisor on the work will be considered as non - performance under Subsection 150.08. The WTCS shall perform, as a minimum, weekly traffic control inspections on all interstate and limited access highways. The inspection shall be reported to the Engineer on a TC -1 report. The Engineer will furnish a blank copy of the TC -1 report to the Contractor prior to the beginning of any work on the interstate or limited access right -of -way. C. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES All traffic control devices used during the construction of a project shall meet the Standards utilized in the MUTCD, and shall comply with the requirements of these Specifications, Project Plans, and Special Provisions. All devices shall be tested at NCHRP Test Level III. Reference is made to Subsections 104.05, 107.07, and 107.09. D. REFLECTORIZATION REQUIREMENTS All rigid fluorescent orange construction warning signs (black on fluorescent orange) shall meet the reflectorization and color requirements of ASTM Type VII, VIII, IX or X regardless of the mounting height. Portable signs which have flexible sign blanks shall meet the reflectorization and color requirements of ASTM Type VI. Warning signs (W3 -1a) for stop conditions that have rumble strips located in the travelway shall be reflectorized with ASTM Type IX fluorescent yellow sheeting. All other signs shall meet the requirements of ASTM Type III or IV except for "Pass With Care" and "Do Not Pass" signs which may be ASTM Type I unless otherwise specified. CHANNELIZATION DEVICES: Channelization devices shall meet the requirements of ASTM Type III or IV high intensity sheeting. E. IMPLEMENTATION REQUIREMENTS No work shall be started on any project phase until the appropriate traffic control devices have been placed in accordance with the Project requirements. Changes to traffic flow 3 shall not commence unless all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to make the changes are available on the Project. When any shift or change is made to the location of traffic or to the flow patterns of traffic, including pedestrian traffic, the permanent safety features shall be installed and fully operational before making the change. If staging or site conditions prevent the installation of permanent features then the equivalent interim devices shall be utilized. This work shall also include any necessary removal and reinstallation of guardrail panels to achieve the required panel lap to accommodate the appropriate shift and traffic flow including the final traffic flow configuration (The cost of performing this work shall be included in Traffic Control -Lump Sum). Any section of the work that is on new location shall have all permanent safety features installed and fully operational before the work is opened to traffic. Safety features shall include but are not limited to the following items: 1. Guardrail including anchors and delineation with properly lapped panels 2. Impact attenuators 3. Traffic signals 4. Warning devices 5. Pavement markings including words, symbols, stop bars, and crosswalks 6. Roadway signs including regulatory, warning, and guide Outdoor lighting shall be considered as a safety feature for welcome centers, rest areas, and weigh station projects. For typical roadway type projects new street lighting is not considered a safety feature unless specifically noted in the plans or in the special conditions. F. MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES Traffic control devices shall be in acceptable condition when first erected on the project and shall be maintained in accordance with Subsection 104.05 throughout the construction period. All unacceptable traffic control devices shall be replaced within 24 hours. When not in use, all traffic control devices shall be removed, placed or covered so as not to be visible to traffic. All construction warning signs shall be removed within seven calendar days after time charges are stopped or pay items are complete. If traffic control devices are left in place for more than ten days after completion of the Work, the Department shall have the right to remove such devices, claim possession thereof, and deduct the cost of such removal from any monies due, or which may become due, the Contractor. G. TRAFFIC INTERRUPTION RESTRICTIONS The Department reserves the right to restrict construction operations when, in the opinion of the Engineer, the continuance of the Work would seriously hinder traffic flow, be needlessly disruptive or unnecessarily inconvenience the traveling public. The Contractor shall suspend and /or reschedule any work when the Engineer deems that conditions are unfavorable for continuing the Work. Advanced notification requirements to the Contractor to suspend work will be according to the events and the time restrictions outlined below: Incident management No advanced notice required Threatening /Inclement weather 24 hours Holidays. sporting events, Three (3) calendar days unfavorable conditions If the work is suspended, the Contractor may submit a request for additional contract time as allowed under Section 108. The Department will review the request and may grant additional contract time as justified by the impact to the Contractor's schedule. Compensation for loss of productivity, rescheduling of crews, rental of equipment or delays to the Contractor's schedule will not be considered for payment. Additional contract time will be the only consideration granted to the Contractor. H. SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS Any Sequence of Operations provided in this Contract in conjunction with any staging details which may be shown in the plans, is a suggested sequence for performing the Work. It is intended as a general staging plan for the orderly execution of the work while minimizing the impact on pedestrian facilities, mainline, cross - streets and side streets. The Contractor shall develop detailed staging and temporary traffic control plans for performing specific areas of the Work including but not limited to all traffic shifts, detours, bridge widenings, paces, or other activities that disrupt traffic or pedestrian flow. The Engineer may require detailed staging and TTC plans for lane closures or disruption to pedestrian facilities. These plans shall be submitted for approval at least two weeks prior to the scheduled date of the activity. Activities that have not been approved at least seven (7) days prior to the scheduled date shall be rescheduled. Where traffic is permitted through the work area under stage construction, the Contractor may choose to construct, at no additional expense to the Department, temporary on -site bypasses or detours in order to expedite the work. Plans for such temporary bypasses or detours shall be submitted to the Engineer for review and approval 30 calendar days prior to the proposed construction. Such bypasses or detours shall be removed promptly when in the opinion of the Engineer; they are not longer necessary for the satisfactory progress of the Work. Bypasses and detours shall meet the minimum requirements of Subsection 150.02. B.4. As an option to the Sequence of Operations in the Contract, the Contractor may submit an alternative Sequence of Operations for review and approval. Alternate Sequence of Operations for pedestrian facilities shall be in compliance with the MUTCD and ADA. Pedestrian needs identified in the preconstruction phase shall be included in the proposed alternate plan. The Department may consider the Contractor's alternate Sequence of Operations as a Value Engineering Proposal as defined by Subsection 104.08. A twenty calendar days lead time for the Department's review shall be given to this submission so that a decision on its acceptability can be made and presented at the Preconstruction Conference. Insufficient lead time or no submission by the Contractor shall be construed as acceptance of the Sequence of Operations outlined in the Contract and the willingness of the Contractor to execute this as -bid plan. The Department will not pay, or in any way reimburse the Contractor for claims arising from the Contractor's inability to perform the Work in accordance with the Sequence of Operations provided in the Contract or from an approved Contractor alternate. The Contractor shall secure the Engineer's approval of the Contractor's proposed plan of operation, sequence of work and methods of providing for the safe passage of vehicular and pedestrian traffic before it is placed in operation. The proposed plan of operation shall supplement the approved traffic control plan. Any major changes to the approved TTC plan, proposed by the Contractor, shall be submitted to the Department for approval. Some additional traffic control details will be required prior to any major shifts or changes in traffic. The traffic control details shall include, but not be limited to, the following: 1. A detailed drawing showing traffic locations and laneage for each step of the change. 2. The location, size, and message of all signs required by the MUTCD, Plan, Special Provisions, and other signs as required to fit conditions. Any portable changeable message signs used shall be included in the details. 3. The method to be used in, and the limits of, the obliteration of conflicting lines and markings. 4. Type, location, and extent of new lines and markings. 5. Horizontal and vertical alignment and superelevation rates for detours, including cross - section and profile grades along each edge of existing pavement. 6. Drainage details for temporary and permanent alignments. 7. Location, length, and /or spacing of channelization and protective devices (temporary barrier, guardrail, barricades, etc.) 8. Starting time, duration and date of planned change. 9. For each traffic shift, a paving plan, erection plan, or work site plan, as appropriate, detailing workforce, materials, and equipment necessary to accomplish the proposed work. This will be the minimum resource allocation required in order to start the work. A minimum of three copies of the above details shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval at least 14 days prior to the anticipated traffic shift. The Contractor shall have traffic control details for a traffic shift which has been approved by the Engineer prior to commencement of the physical shift. All preparatory work relative to the traffic shift, which does not interfere with traffic, shall be accomplished prior to the designated starting time. The Engineer and the Contractor's representative will verify that all conditions have been met prior to the Contractor obtaining materials for the actual traffic shift. 150.02 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL (TTC) ZONES: A. DEVICES AND MATERIALS: In addition to the other provisions contained herein, work zone traffic control shall be accomplished using the following means and materials: 1. Portable Advance Warning Signs Portable advance warning signs shall be utilized as per the requirements of the temporary traffic control plans. All signs shall meet the requirements of the MUTCD and shall be NCHRP 350 crashworthy compliant. 2. Arrow Panels Portable sequential or flashing arrow panels as shown in the Plans or Specifications for use on Interstate or multi -lane highway lane closure only, shall be a minimum size of 48" high by 96" wide with not less than 15 lamps used for the arrow. The arrow shall occupy virtually the entire size of the arrow panel and shall have a minimum legibility distance of one mile. The minimum legibility distance is that distance at which the arrow panel can be comprehended by an observer on a sunny day, or clear night. Arrow panels shall be equipped with automatic dimming features for use during hours of darkness. The arrow panels shall also meet the requirements for a Type C panel as shown in the MUTCD. The sequential or flashing arrow panels shall not be used for lane closure on two -lane, two -way highways when traffic is restricted to one -lane operations in which case, appropriate signing, flaggers and when required, pilot vehicles will be deemed sufficient. The sequential or flashing arrow panels shall be placed on the shoulder at or near the point where the lane closing transition begins. The panels shall be mounted on a vehicle, trailer, or other suitable support. Vehicle mounted panels shall be provided with remote controls. Minimum mounting height shall be seven feet above the roadway to the bottom of the panel, except on vehicle mounted panels which should be as high as practical. For emergency situations, arrow display panels that meet the MUTCD requirements for Type A or Type B panels may be used until Type C panels can be located and placed at the site. The use of Type A and Type. B panels shall be held to the minimum length of time possible before having the Type C panel(s) in operation. The Engineer shall determine when conditions and circumstances are considered to be emergencies. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer, in writing, when any non - specification arrow display panel(s) is being used in the work. 3. Portable Changeable Message Signs Portable changeable message signs meeting the requirements of Section 632 and the MUTCD. Any PCMS in use that is not protected by positive barrier protection shall be delineated by a minimum of three drums that meet the requirement of Subsection 150.05.A.1. The drum spacing shall not exceed a maximum of ten (10') feet as shown in Detail 150 -PCMS. When the PCMS is within twenty (20') feet of the opposing traffic flow, the trailing end of the PCMS shall be delineated with a minirnum of three drums spaced in the same manner as the approach side of the PCMS. 7 When not in use the PCMS shall be removed from the roadway unless protected by positive barrier protection. If the PCMS is protected by positive barrier protection the sign panel shall be turned away from traffic when not in use. 4. Channelization Devices Channelization devices shall meet the standards of the MUTCD and Subsection 150.05. 5. Temporary Barrier Temporary barrier shall meet the requirements of Section 622. 6. Temporary Traffic Signals Temporary traffic signals shall meet the requirements of Section 647 and the MUTCD. 7. Pavement Marking Pavement marking incorporated into the work shall comply with Subsections 150.04.A, and 150.04.8. 8. Portable Temporary Traffic Control Signals The use of Portable Temporary Traffic Control Signals shall meet the following minimum requirements: Only two -lane two -way roadways will be allowed to utilize Portab'e Temporary Traffic Control Signals. All portable traffic control signals shall meet the physical display and operational requirements of conventional traffic signals described in the MUTCD. Each signal face shall have at least three lenses. The lenses shall be red, yellow, or green in color and shall give a circular type of indication. All lenses shall be twelve (12 ") inches nominal in diameter. A minimum of two signal faces shall face each direction of traffic. A minimum of one signal head shall be suspended over the roadway travel lane in a manner that will allow the bottom of the signal head housing to be not less than seventeen (17') feet above and not more than nineteen (19') feet above the pavement grade at the center of the travel lane. The second signal head may be located over the travel lane with the same height requirements or the second signal head may be located on the shoulder. When the signal head is located on the shoulder the bottom of the signal head housing shall be at least eight (8') feet but not more than (15') feet above the pavement grade at the center of highway. Advance warning signage and appropriate pavement markings shall be installed as part of the temporary signal operation. The signals shall be operated in a manner consistent with traffic requirements. The signals may be operated in timed -mode or in a vehicle - actuated mode. The signals shall be interconnected in a manner to ensure that conflicting movements cannot occur. To assure that the appropriate operating pattern including timing is displayed to the traveling public, regular inspections including the use of accurate timing devices shall be made by the Worksite Traffic Control Supervisor. If at any time any part of the system fails to operate within these requirements then the use of the signal shall be suspended and the appropriate flagging operation shall begin immediately. The Worksite Traffic Control Supervisor (WTCS) shall continuously monitor the portable traffic control signal to insure compliance with the requirements for maintenance under the MUTCD. The signal shall be maintained in a manner consistent with the intention of the MUTCD, with emphasis on cleaning of the optical system. Timing changes shall be made only by the WTCS. The WTCS shall keep a written record of all timing changes. The portable temporary signal shall have two power sources and shall be capable of running for seven calendar days continuously. The Contractor shall have an alternate temporary traffic control plan in the event of failure of the signal. 9. RUMBLE STRIPS Rumble strips incorporated into the work shall meet the requirements of Section 429 and the MUTCD. Existing rumble strips that are positioned in the traveled way to warn traffic of a stop condition shall be reinstalled based on the following requirements: INTERMEDIATE SURFACES: Intermediate surfaces that will be in use for more than forty-five (45) calendar days shall have rumble strips reinstalled on the traveled way in the area of a stop condition. Non - refundable deductions in accordance with Subsection 150.08 will be assessed for any intermediate surface in place for greater than 45 days without rumble strips. FINAL SURFACES: Rumble strips shall be installed on the final surface within fourteen (14) calendar days of the placement of the final surface in the area of the stop condition. Failure to install within fourteen (14) calendar days will result in assessment of non - refundable deductions in accordance with Subsection 150.08. Prior to the removal of any rumble strips located in the travelway, stop ahead (W3 -1a) warning signs shall be double indicated ahead of the stop condition. These warning signs shall be a minimum of 48 inches by 48 inches. The reflectorization of the warning signs shall be as required by Subsection 150.01.D. These warning signs shall remain in place until the rumble strips have been reinstalled on the traveled way. Any existing warning signs for the stop ahead condition shall be removed or covered while the 48" X 48" (W3 -1a) signs are in place. When the rumble strips have been reinstalled these warning signs should be promptly removed and any existing signage placed back in service. 10. GUARDRAIL: When the removal and installation of guardrail is required as a part of the work the following time restrictions shall apply unless modified by the special conditions: MULTI -LANE HIGHWAYS: From the time that the existing guardrail or temporary positive barrier protection is removed the Contractor has fourteen (14) calendar days to install the new guardrail and anchors. During the interim, the location without guardrail shall be protected with drums spaced at a maximum spacing of twenty (20') feet. The maximum length of rail that can be removed at any time without being replaced with positive barrier protection is a total of 2000 linear feet of existing rail or the total length of one run of existing rail, whichever is less. ALL OTHER HIGHWAYS: From the time that the existing guardrail is removed or from the time that temporary positive barrier protection is removed the Contractor has thirty (30) calendar days to install the new guardrail and anchors. During the interim, the location without guardrail shall be protected with drums spaced at a maximum spacing of twenty (20') feet. The maximum length of rail that can be removed at any time without being replaced with positive barrier protection is a total of 1000 linear feet of existing rail or the total length of one run of existing rail, whichever is less. Based on existing field conditions, the Engineer may review the work and require that the guardrail be installed earlier than the maximum time allowed above by giving written notification to the Contractor via the TC -1 traffic control report. ALL HIGHWAYS: The contractor shall install new guardrail such that traffic exposure to fixed objects is minimized. Within the same work day, temporary attenuators, as defined in Subsection 150.05.B, should be installed on the approach to fixed objects that can't be protected with guardrail. Truck mounted attenuators may be used to shield exposed fixed objects for periods not to exceed forty-eight (48) hours. No separate payment will be made for truck mounted attenuators. When the roadway is open to traffic, guardrail panels shall be lapped to comply with the directional flow of traffic. Should the staging of the work require that the lap of the guardrail be changed, this work shall be completed before the roadway is opened to traffic. The work to change the lap of any guardrail shall be included in Traffic Control - Lump Sum. 10 Failure to comply with the above time and quantity restrictions shall be considered as non - compliance under Subsection 150.08. 11. STOP SIGN REGULATED INTERSECTIONS: For intersections that utilize stop sign(s) to control the flow of traffic and to restrict the movement of vehicles, the stop sign(s) shall be maintained for the duration of the work or until such time that the stop condition is eliminated or until an interim or permanent traffic signal can be installed to provide proper traffic control. The traffic signal shall be installed and properly functioning before the removal of the existing stop sign(s) is permitted. If the existing intersection is enhanced traffic control features such as stop bars, double indicated stop signs, oversized signs, advanced warning stop ahead signs, rumble strips on the approaches or flashing beacons located overhead or on the shoulders then these features shall be maintained for the duration of the project or until the permanent traffic control plan has been implemented. Whenever the staging of the work requires that the traveled -way be relocated or realigned the Contractor shall reinstall all enhanced traffic control features noted above on the newly constructed sections of the work. The cost of relocating the stop bars, stop signs, advanced warning signs, the rumble strips and the flashing beacons shall be included in the price bid for Lump- Sum - Traffic Control unless individual pay items are included in the contract for rumble strips and /or flashing beacons. When pay items are included in the contract for rumble strips or flashing beacons then these items will be paid per each. When staging requires the relocation or realignment of an existing stop condition it may be necessary to consider the addition of enhanced traffic control features even though none existed at the original location. Horizontal and vertical alignment changes at a new location may have decreased or restricted sight distance or the stop condition may occur sooner than in the previous alignment. If these conditions occur then the Engineer and /or the WTCS should consider additional measures to enhance the motorist's awareness of the changes even though the staging plans may not address enhanced features. Stop signs should be a minimum of 36 inches for interim situations. The use of 48 inch stop signs may be warranted under project specific conditions. Flags may be used on interim /permanent stop signs that are mounted at seven (7') feet in height for a short duration in order to direct additional attention to a new or relocated stop sign(s). Flags should not be used for durations exceeding two weeks unless unusual or site specify conditions warrant a longer period of time. The use of Type "A" flashing red light(s) attached to the stop sign(s) may be appropriate during the same period that the flags are in use to increase attention. The use of rumble strips and /or portable changeable message signs may be considered. The use of new rumble strips, where none previously existed, shall have the prior approval of District Traffic Operations before being included as part of the temporary traffic control plan. The message(s) displayed on any PCMS shall have the prior approval of the Engineer and the message(s) shall be included as part of the TTC plan for the interim staging. The placement of any additional interim ground- mounted signs and posts or stop bars shall be considered as incidental to the price bid for Lump Sum- Traffic Control. The installation of rumble strips, flashing beacons or the use of Portable Changeable 11 Message Signs (PCMS) shall be considered as Extra Work unless pay items are included in the contract. B. WORK ZONE RESTRICTIONS: 1. Interstate The Contractor shall not simultaneously perform work on both the inside shoulder and outside shoulder on either direction of traffic flow when the Work is within 12 feet of the travel -way, unless such areas are separated by at least one -half mile of distance. 2. Non - Interstate Divided Highways The Contractor shall not simultaneously perform work on both the inside shoulder and outside shoulder on either direction of traffic flow when the Work is within 12 feet of the travel -way, unless such areas are separated by at "least one -half mile distance in rural areas or at least 500 feet of distance in urban areas. 3. Non - Divided Highways a. The Contractor shall not simultaneously perform work on opposite sides of the roadway when the work is within 12 feet of the travel -way, unless such areas are separated by at least one -half mile of distance in rural areas or at least 500 feet of distance in urban areas. b. On two -lane projects where full width sections of the existing subgrade, base or surfacing are to be removed, and new base, subgrade, or surfacing are to be constructed, the Contractor shall maintain one -lane traffic through the construction area by removing and replacing the undesirable material for half the width of the existing roadway at a time. Replacement shall be made such that paving is completed to the level of the existing pavement in the adjacent lane by the end of the workday or before opening all the roadway to traffic. 4. All Highways: a. There shall be no reduction in the total number of available traffic lanes that existed prior to construction except as specifically allowed by the Contract and as approved by the Engineer. b. Travelway Clearances: All portions of the work shall maintain the following minimum requirements: Horizontal: The combined dimensions of the paved shoulder and the roadway surface remaining outside the Work Zone shall be no less than sixteen (16) feet in width at any location. Vertical: The overhead clearance shall not be reduced to less than fifteen (15) feet at any location. 12 The restrictions above apply to all shifts, lane closures, on -site detours and off site detours whether shown in the contract or proposed by the Contractor. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to verify that these minimum requirements have been met before proceeding with any phase of the Work. Two -lane two -way roadways may have temporary horizontal restrictions of less than sixteen (16) feet provided a flagger operation for one -way traffic is utilized to restrict access to the work area by over -width loads. The minimum horizontal clearance shall be restored before the flagging operation is removed. c. Highway Work Zone: All sections or segments of the roadway under construction or reconstruction shall be signed as a Highway Work Zone except non -state highway two -lane two -way resurfacing projects. Two conditions can be applied to a Highway Work Zone. Condition 1 is when no reduction in the e xisting speed limit is required. Condition 2 is when worksite conditions require a reduction of the speed limit through the designated Work Zone. Properly marking a Highway Work Zone shall include the following minimum requirements: 1. NO REDUCTION IN THE EXISTING POSTED SPEED LIMIT IN HIGHWAY WORK ZONE: a) Signage (Detail 150 - HWZ -1) shall be posted at the beginning point of the Highway Work Zone warning the traveling public that increased penalties for speeding violations are in effect. The HWZ -2 sign shall be placed a minimum of six hundred (600') feet in advance of the Highway Work Zone and shall not be placed more than one thousand (1000') feet in advance of the Work Zone. If no speed reduction is required it is recommended that the HWZ -2 be placed at 750 feet from the work area between the ROAD WORK 500 FT. and the ROAD WORK 1000 FT. signs. HWZ -2 signs shall be placed at intervals not to exceed one mile for the length of the project. HWZ -2 signs should be placed on the mainline after all major intersections except State Routes. State Routes shall be signed as per the requirements for intersecting roadways below. b) The existing speed limit shall be posted at the beginning of the Work Zone. Existing Speed Limit signs (R2 -1) shall be maintained. c) INTERSECTING ROADWAYS: Intersecting state routes shall be signed in advance of each intersection with the Work Zone with a HWZ -2 sign to warn motorists that increased fines are in effect. All other intersecting roadways that enter into a designated Highway Work Zone may be signed in advance of each intersection with the Work Zone. When construction equipment and personnel are present in the intersection on the mainline of a multi -lane roadway, the intersecting side roads shall be signed in advance with HWZ -2 signs. As soon as the work operation clears the intersection the signage may be removed. d) Sign HWZ -3 shall be posted at the end of the Highway Work Zone indicating the end of the zone and indicating that increased penalties for speeding violations are no longer in effect. 13 e) When a designated Highway Work Zone is no longer necessary all signs shall be removed immediately. 2. REDUCING THE SPEED LIMIT IN A HIGHWAY WORK ZONE: Highway Work Zone signs shall be posted as required in Condition 1 above. For limited access (interstate) highways and controlled access multi -lane divided highways the posted speed limit shall be reduced as required below. Speed Limit signage (R2 -1) for the reduced speed limit shall be erected at the beginning of the work zone. Additional signs shall be placed to ensure that the maximum spacing of the reduced speed limit signs shall be no greater than one (1) mile apart. Existing speed limit signs shall be covered or removed. On multi -lane divided highways the speed limit signs shall be double indicated when the reduced speed is in use. When any one or more of the following conditions exist and the existing speed limit is 65 mph or 70 mph, the speed limit shall be reduced by 10 mph. If the existing speed limit is 60 mph, the speed limit should be reduced by 5 mph. If the existing speed limit is 55 mph or Tess, the Contractor can only reduce the speed limit with the prior approval of the Engineer. The reduction in the speed limit shall be no greater than 10 mph: a) Lane closure(s) of any type and any duration. b) The difference in elevation exceeds two inches adjacent to a travel lane as shown in Subsection 150.06, Detail 150 -B, Detail 150 -C. c) Any areas where equipment or workers are within ten feet of a travel lane. d) Temporary portable concrete barriers located less than two (2') feet from the traveled way. e) As directed by the Engineer for conditions distinctive to this project. When the above conditions are not present the speed limit shall be immediately returned to the existing posted speed limit. A speed reduction shall not be put in place for the entire length of the project unless conditions warranting the speed reduction are present for the entire project length. All existing speed limit signs within the temporary speed reduction zone shall be covered or removed while the temporary reduction in the speed limit is in effect. All signs shall be erected to comply with the minimum requirements of the MUTCD. As a minimum the following records shall be kept by the WTCS: a) Identify the need for the reduction. b) Record the time of the installation and removal of the temporary reduction. c) Fully describe the location and limits of the reduced speed zone. d) Document any accident that occurs during the time of the reduction. A copy of the weekly records for reduced speed zones shall be submitted to the Engineer. 14 Reduced speed zones shall, as a minimum, be signed as per Detail 150- HWZ -1. Interim signs shall meet the requirements of Subsection 150.03 D. Additional signs may be necessary to adjust for actual field conditions. When a pilot vehicle is used on a two -lane two -way roadway the speed limit should not be reduced. For special conditions specific to the work, on two -lane two -way roadways or multi -lane highways, the contractor may reduce the posted speed limit with the prior approval of the Engineer. 5. MILLED SURFACE RESTRICTIONS: Unless modified by the special conditions, a milled surface on any asphaltic concrete surface shall not be allowed to remain open to traffic for a period of time that exceeds thirty (30) calendar days. 6. INSTALLATION /REMOVAL OF WORK AREA SIGNAGE: No payment will be made for Traffic Control -Lump Sum until the Work has actually started on the project. The installation of traffic control signage does not qualify as the start of work. Advanced warning signs shall not be installed until the actual beginning of work activities. Any permanent mount height signs installed as the work is preparing to start shall be covered until all signs are installed unless all signs are installed within seven (7) calendar days after beginning installation. All temporary traffic control devices shall be removed as soon as practical when these devices are no longer needed. When work is suspended for short periods of time, temporary traffic control devices that are no longer appropriate shall be removed or covered. All construction warning signs shall be removed within seven (7) calendar days after time charges are stopped or pay items are complete. If traffic control devices are left in place for more than ten (10) calendar days after completion of the Work, the Department shall have the right to remove such devices, claim possession thereof, and deduct the cost of such removal from any monies due, or which may become due, the Contractor. PUNCHLIST WORK: Portable signs shall be utilized to accomplish the completion of all punchlist items. The portable signs shall be removed daily. All permanent mount height signs shall be removed prior to the beginning of the punchlist work except "Low /Soft Shoulder" signs and any signs that have the prior written approval of the Engineer to remain in place while the punchlist work is in progress. Failure to promptly remove the construction warning signs within the seven (7) calendar days after the completion of the Work or failure to remove or cover signs when work is suspended for short periods of time shall be considered as non- performance under Subsection 150.08. SPELD LIMII PEDUC:'IUN rJP 7 WCPK ZONE INILRSTAIL AND MULTI DIVIDED - HIGHWAY SIGNING SHALL 3E 00U81..... NG 1CATED ( R GUT SW :Ail DER AND MED E AN SHDH] DEP ) " 16 TV'S SIGN SIT.::LL. BE (NSTA.LEU WEN SPITE REDUCITIOF TS 10 M.P,H. CP , CDEATEP THAN ilL A SPEED LIMIT KIT SPIED SPEED LIMIT INTER5ECTIAC ROADWAA S-IALL BE SIC,NED WiTH A T.W2 —2 SIK.IN 1 I..) W6, MOITFTTST INITMING TdT. WCFWAT WORK ZTINF. I N TC RS TA TE AND 6ILIL I I TT A NE FIN WAY S: ON I r4G SEAL E: ND MEDIAN 1 )1:: WOR 7.5NE 46" X 60" FEDUCED SPEED LIMIT 5.HALL HAVE THE APPROVAL CI' IMF ENGTNET.R. OR SPEED LIMIT * *z• R24-1 4B" X 60" 00 W 5 MA SPEED LIMIT 06 SPEET LIMIT PDST EXISTING I PRICT-T r GONSTRLUTON TONE REOI.T.:TEOR NT' INDIRATER NRT 8' X , Sr' , " ;7:- 4 17 FUR HIS SIGN iIiLDUCT.D COKP,TPLCTrON SPLE0 'LIMIT SHALT. DE SPACED A MAY1MUM MILE APART, SIGN SIZES SAOWN AFiE FOR INTEPSTAT: AND MULTITLAE Divrnm FOR OTHER RIGHWAXS USE STANDARD SIZE SIGNS AS PEE HE W.J.T,C.L. EXCEPT H412-2 AND HW7. —3 SrGNS. • DE TAII 150 -1-11N 7-1 60 " /I 40" 26" 48" HWZ -2 17 1 MARGIN j 1 BORDER 3" RADIUS COLORS TOP PANEL LEGEND & BORDER - BLACK (NON -REFL) BACKGROUND - FLUORESENT ORANGE (ASTM TYPE VII, VIII, IX or X) MIDDLE & BOTTOM PANELS LEGEND & BORDER - BLACK (NON -REFL) BACKGROUND - WHITE (ASTM TYPE III OR IV REFL SHEETING) NOTES: 1. ALL HWZ -2 SIGN PANELS SHALL BE RIGID. 2. THE SIZE OF THE HWZ -2 SIGN SHALL NOT BE REDUCED FOR USE ON TWO -LANE ROADWAYS. -18" HWZ - 3 18 3/4" MARGIN 1 BORDER i 3" RADIUS 6" SER. "C" 1 BAR 6" SER. "C" COLORS TOP PANEL LEGEND & BORDER - BLACK (NON -REFL) BACKGROUND - FLUORESENT ORANGE (ASTM TYPE V[I1 VIII, IX or X) BOTTOM PANEL LEGEND & BORDER - BLACK (NON-REFL) BACKGROUND - WHITE (ASTM TYPE III OR IV REEL SHEETING) NOTES: 1. ALL HWZ -3 SIGN PANELS SHALL BE RIGID. 2. THE SIZE OF THE HWZ -3 SIGN SHALL NOT BE REDUCED FOR USE ON TWO -LANE ROADWAYS. C. LANE CLOSURES: 1. Approval /Restrictions All lane closures of any type or duration shall have the prior approval of the Engineer. a. The length of a lane closure shall not exceed two (2) miles in length excluding the length of the tapers unless the prior approval of the Engineer has been obtained. The Engineer may extend the length of a lane closure based upon field conditions however the length of a workzone should be held to the minimum length required to accomplish the Work. Lane closures shall not be spaced closer than one mile. The advanced warning signs for the project should not overlap with the advanced warning signs for lane shifts, lane closures, etc. b. Lane closures that require same direction traffic to be split around the Work Area will not be approved for roadways with posted speeds of 35 mph or greater, excluding turn lanes. c. For Interstate, Limited Access and Multi -lane Divided Highways, a Portable Changeable Message Sign (PCMS) shall be placed one (1) mile in advance of a lane closure with a message denoting the appropriate lane closure one mile ahead. The Portable Changeable Message Sign (PCMS) shall be placed on the outside shoulder in accordance with Detail 150 -PCMS. This is in addition to the other traffic control devices required by Standard 9106. 2. Removal Of Lane Closures To provide the greatest possible convenience to the public in accordance with Subsection 107.07, the Contractor shall remove all signs, lane closure markings, and devices immediately when lane closure work is completed or temporarily suspended for any length of time or as directed by the Engineer. All portable signs and portable sign mounting devices shall be removed from the roadway to an area which will not allow the sign to be visible and will not allow the sign or sign mounting device to be impacted by traffic. 3. Exit And Entrance Ramps On multilane highways where traffic has been shifted to the inside lanes, the exit and entrance ramps shall have channelization devices placed on both sides of the ramp. This requirement will apply to any situation where traffic is shifted to contra flows or inside staging lanes to facilitate reconstruction work in the vicinity of exit and entrance ramps. The temporary ramp taper length shall be greater than, or equal to, the existing taper length. Interim EXIT gore signs shall be placed at the ramp divergence. The "EXIT OPEN" sign shown in Figure TA -42 of the MUTCD shall be utilized. For exit ramps, channelization device spacing shall be decreased to 10 feet for 200 feet in advance of the temporary gore, and be decreased to 10 feet for the first 100 feet of the temporary gore. 4. Lane Drop /Lane Closure The first seven (7) calendar days of any lane closure shall be signed and marked as per Standard 9106 or 9107. However, lane closures that exist for a duration longer than seven (7) calendar days may be signed and marked as per the details in Standard 9121, provided the prior approval of the Engineer is obtained. The approved lane drop 19 shall utilize only the signs and markings shown for the termination end of the lane drop in Standard 9121. All warning signs in the lane drop sequence shall be used. Drums may be substituted for the Type I Crystal Delineators at the same spacing. 5. Termination Area The transition to normal or full width highway at the end of a lane closure shall be a maximum of 150 feet. D. TRAFFIC PACING METHOD: 1. Pacing Of Traffic With prior approval from the Engineer, traffic may be paced allowing the Contractor up to ten (10) minutes maximum to work in or above all lanes of traffic for the following purposes: a. Placing bridge members or other bridge work. b. Placing overhead sign structures. c. Other work items requiring interruption of traffic. The Contractor shall provide a uniformed police officer with patrol vehicle and blue flashing light for each direction of pacing. The police officer, Engineer, and flaggers at ramps shall be provided with a radio which will provide continuous contact with the Contractor. When ready to start the work activity, the police vehicle will act as a pilot vehicle slowing the traffic thereby providing a gap in traffic allowing the Contractor to perform the Work. Any on -ramps between the pace and the work area shall be blocked during pacing of traffic, with a flagger properly dressed and equipped with a Stop /Slow paddle. Each ramp should be opened after the police vehicle has passed. Pilot vehicles shall travel at a safe pace speed, desirably not less than 20 mph interstate and 10 mph non - interstate. The Contractor shall provide a vehicle to proceed in front of the police vehicle and behind the other traffic in order to inform the Contractor's work force when all vehicles have cleared the area. Traffic will not be permitted to stop during pacing except in extreme cases as approved by the Engineer. 2. Methods Of Signing For Traffic Pacing At a point not less than 1,000 feet in advance of the beginning point of the pace, the Contractor shall erect and cover a W- special sign (72 inch x 72 inch) with a Type "B" flashing light, with the legend "TRAFFIC SLOWED AHEAD SHORT DELAY" (See Detail 150 -A). A portable changeable message sign may be used in lieu of the W- special sign. On divided highways this sign shall be double indicated. A worker with a two - way radio shall be posted at the sign, and upon notice that the traffic is to be paced shall turn on the flashing light and reveal the sign. When traffic is not being paced, the flashing light shall be turned off and the sign covered or removed. W- special signs are reflectorized black on orange, Series "C" letter and border of the size specified. 20 DETAIL. 21 E. CONSTRUCTION VEHICLE TRAFFIC The Contractor's vehicles shall travel in the direction of normal roadway traffic and shall not reverse direction except at intersections, interchanges, or approved temporary crossings. The Contractor may submit a plan requesting that construction traffic be allowed to travel in the opposite direction of normal traffic when it would be desirable to modify traffic patterns to accommodate specific construction activities. Prior approval of the Engineer shall be obtained before any construction traffic is allowed to travel in a reverse direction. If the Contractor's submittal is approved the construction traffic shall be separated from normal traffic by appropriate traffic control devices. F. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS TO THE TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL (TTC) PLAN The Contractor shall ensure that dust, mud, and other debris from construction activities do not interfere with normal traffic operations or adjacent properties. All outfall ditches, special ditches, critical storm drain structures, erosion control structures, retention basins, etc. shall be constructed, where possible, prior to the beginning of grading operations so that the best possible drainage and erosion control will be in effect during the grading operations, thereby keeping the roadway areas as dry as possible. Areas within the limits of the project which are determined by the Engineer to be disturbed or damaged due either directly or indirectly from the progress or the lack of progress of the work shall be cleaned up, redressed, and regrassed. All surplus materials shall be removed and disposed of as required. Surplus materials shall be disposed of in accordance with Section 201 of the Specifications. G. EXISTING STREET LIGHTS Existing street lighting shall remain lighted as long as practical and until removal is approved by the Engineer. H. NIGHTWORK Adequate temporary lighting shall be provided at all nighttime work sites where workers will be immediately adjacent to traffic. I. CONSTRUCTION VEHICLES IN THE WORKZONE The parking of Contractor's and /or workers personal vehicles within the work area or adjacent to traffic is prohibited. It shall be the responsibility of the Worksite Traffic Control Supervisor to ensure that any vehicle present at the worksite is necessary for the completion of the work. 22 3. ENCROACHMENTS ON THE TRAVELED -WAY The Worksite Traffic Control Supervisor (WTCS) shall monitor the work to ensure that all the rocks, boulders, construction debris, stockpiled materials, equipment, tools and other potential hazards are kept clear of the travelway. These items shall be stored in a location, in so far as practical, where they will not be subject to a vehicle running off the road and striking them. K. PEDESTRIAN CONSIDERATIONS All existing pedestrian facilities, including access to transit stops, shall be maintained. Where pedestrian routes are closed, alternate routes shall be provided. Closures of existing, interim and final pedestrian facilities shall have the prior written approval of the Engineer. When existing pedestrian facilities are disrupted, closed or relocated in a TTC zone, the temporary facilities shall be detectable and shall include accessibility features consistent with the features present in the existing pedestrian facility. Pedestrian facilities are considered improvements and provisions made to accommodate or encourage walking. Whenever a sidewalk is to be closed, the Engineer shall notify the maintaining agency two (2) weeks prior to the closure. Prior to closure, detectable barriers (that are detectable by a person with a visual disability traveling with the aid of a long cane), as described by the MUTCD, shall be placed across the full width of the closed sidewalk. Barriers and channelizing devices used along a temporary pedestrian route shall be in compliance with the MUTCD. Temporary Traffic Control devices used to delineate a Temporary Traffic Control zone pedestrian walkway shall be in compliance with Subsection 150.01.E. Temporary Traffic Control devices and construction material shall not intrude into the usable width of the pedestrian walkway. Signs and other devices shall be placed such that they do not narrow or restrict any pedestrian passage to less than 48 inches. A pedestrian walkway shall not be severed or relocated for non - construction activities such as parking for construction vehicles and equipment. Movement by construction vehicles and equipment across designated pedestrian walkways should be minimized. When necessary, construction activities shall be controlled by flaggers. Pedestrian walkways shall be kept free of mud, loose gravel or other debris. When temporary covered walkways are used, they shall be lighted during nighttime hours. When temporary traffic barrier is used to separate pedestrian and vehicular traffic, the temporary barrier shall meet NCHRP -350 Test Level Three. The barrier ends shall be protected in accordance with Georgia Standard 4960. Curbing shall not be used as a substitute for temporary traffic barriers when temporary traffic barriers are required. Tape, rope or plastic chain strung between temporary traffic control devices are not considered as detectable and shall not be used as a control for pedestrian movements. The WTCS shall inspect the activity area daily to ensure that effective pedestrian TTC is being maintained. The inspection of TTC for pedestrian traffic shall be included as part of the TC -1 report. 23 1. Temporary Pedestrian Facilities Temporary pedestrian facilities shall be detectable and include accessibility features consistent with the features present in the existing pedestrian facility. The geometry, alignment and construction of the facility should meet the applicable requirements of the "Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG) ". a. Temporary Walkways with Detectable Edging A smooth, continuous hard surface (firm, stable and slip resistant) shall be provided throughout the entire length of the temporary pedestrian facility. Compacted soils, sand, crushed stone or asphaltic pavement millings shall not be used as a surface course for walkways. Temporary walkways shall include detectable edging as defined in the MUTCD. When temporary traffic barrier is included as a pay item in the contract and where locations identified on the plans for positive protection will also allow them to serve as pedestrian detectable edging, payment will be made for the temporary traffic barrier in accordance with Section 622. No payment will be made for temporary walkways with Detectable Edging where existing pavements or existing edging (that meets the requirements of MUTCD) are utilized as temporary walkways. Payment for temporary detectable edging, including approved barriers and channelizing devices, installed on, existing pavements shall be included in Traffic Control -Lump Sum. Regardless of the materials used, temporary walkways shall be constructed of sufficient thickness and durability to withstand the intended use for the duration of the construction project. If concrete or asphalt is used as the surface course for the walkway, it shall be a minimum of one and one -half inches (1 -1/2 ") thick. Temporary walkways constructed across unimproved streets and drives shall be a minimum thickness of four inches (4 ") for concrete and three inches (3 ") for asphalt. Joints formed in concrete sidewalks shall be in accordance with Section 441. Concrete surfaces shall have a broom finish. If plywood is used as a walkway, it must be a minimum of three quarters of an inch (3/4 ") thick pressure treated and supported with pressure treated longitudinal joists spaced a maximum of sixteen inches (16 ") on center. The plywood shall be secured to the joist with galvanized nails or galvanized deck screws. Nails and screws shall be countersunk to prevent snagging or tripping the pedestrians. A slip resistant friction course shall be applied to any plywood surface that is used as a walkway. Any slip resistant material used shall have the prior written approval of the engineer. The contractor may propose alternate types of Temporary Walkways provided the contractor can document that the proposed walkway meets the requirements of the "Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG) ". Alternate types of Temporary Walkways shall have the prior written approval of the engineer. 24 Temporary walkways shall be constructed and maintained so there are no abrupt changes in grade or terrain that could cause a tripping hazard or could be a barrier to wheelchair use. The contractor shall construct and maintain the walkway to ensure that joints in the walkway have a vertical difference in elevation of no more than one quarter (1/4 ") of an inch and that the horizontal joints have gaps no greater than one half (1/2 ") of an inch. The grade of the temporary walkway should parallel the grade of the existing walkway or roadway and the cross slope should be no greater than 2 %. A width of sixty (60 ") inches, if practical, should be provided throughout the entire length of any temporary walkway. The temporary walkway shall be a minimum width of forty eight inches (48 "). When it is not possible to maintain a minimum width of sixty inches (60 ") throughout the entire length of temporary walkway, a sixty inch (60 ") by sixty inch (60 ") passing space should be provided at least every two hundred feet (200 Ft.), to allow individuals in wheelchairs to pass. Temporary walkways shall be constructed on firm subgrade. Compact the subgrade according to Section 209. Furnish and install any needed temporary pipes prior to constructing any walkway to ensure positive drainage away from or beneath the temporary walkway. Once the walkway is no longer required, remove any temporary materials and restore the area to the original conditions or as shown in the plans. b. Temporary Curb Cut Wheelchair Ramps Temporary curb cut wheelchair ramps shall be constructed in accordance with Section 441 and Detail A -3. Ramps shall also include a detectable warning surface in accordance with Detail A -4. Other types of material for the construction of the temporary curb cut wheelchair ramps, including the detectable warning surface, may be used provided the contractor can provide documentation that the material to be used meets the requirements of the "Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG) ". When a wheelchair ramp is no longer required, remove the temporary materials and restore the area to existing conditions or as shown in the plans. For the items required to restore the area to original conditions or as shown in the plans, measures for payment shall be covered by contract pay items. If pay items are not included in the contract, then payment for these items shall be included in Traffic Control -Lump Sum. c. Temporary Audible Information Device Temporary audible information devices, when shown in the plans, shall be installed in compliance with the "Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG) ". The devices shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Prior to installation, the contractor shall provide the engineer with a set of manufacturer's drawings detailing the proper installation procedures for each device. When no longer required, the devices shall remain the property of the contractor. 25 150.03 SIGNS: L. TRAFFIC SIGNALS If the sequence of operations, staging, or the temporary traffic control plan requires the relocation or shifting of any components of an existing traffic signal system then any work on these traffic signals will be considered as part of Lump Sum- Traffic Control. The contractor becomes responsible for the maintenance of these traffic signals from the time that the system is modified until final acceptance. The maintenance of traffic signals that are not a part of the work and are not in conflict with any portion of the work shall not be the responsibility of the contractor. When construction operations necessitate an existing traffic signal to be out of service, the Contractor shall furnish off -duty police officers to regulate and maintain traffic control at the site. Off -duty police officers should be used to regulate and maintain traffic control at signal sites when lane closures or traffic shifts block or restrict movements causing interference with normal road user flows and will not allow the activated traffic signal to guide the traffic through the signal site. M. REMOVAL /REINSTALLATION OF MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS In the prosecution of the Work, if it becomes necessary to remove any existing signs, markers, guardrail, etc. not covered by specific pay item, they shall be removed, stored and reinstalled, when directed by the Engineer, to line and grade, and in the same condition as when removed. N. Signalized Intersections Off duty police officers shall be used to regulate and maintain traffic control at functioning signalized intersections when lane closures or traffic shifts block or restrict movements causing interference with road user flows and will not allow the activated traffic signal to guide the traffic through the signal site. This work is considered incidental and shall be included in the overall price bid for traffic control. A. SIGNING REQUIREMENTS OF THE TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL (TTC) PLAN When existing regulatory, warning or guide signs are required for proper traffic and pedestrian control the Contractor shall maintain these signs in accordance with the temporary traffic control (TTC) plan. The Contractor shall review the status of all existing signs, interim signs added to the work, and permanent sign installations that are part of the work to eliminate any conflicting or non - applicable signage in the TTC Plan. The Contractor's review of all signs in the TTC Plan shall establish compliance with the requirements of the MUTCD and Section 150. Any conflicts shall be reported to the Engineer immediately and the WTCS shall take the necessary measures to eliminate the conflict. 26 The Contractor shall make every effort to eliminate the use of interim signs as soon as the Work allows for the installation of permanent signs. All existing illuminated signs shall remain lighted and be maintained by the Contractor. Existing street name signs shall be maintained at street intersections. B. CONFLICTING OR NON - APPLICABLE SIGNS Any sign(s) or portions of a sign(s) that are not applicable to the TTC plan shall be covered so as not to be visible to traffic or shall be removed from the roadway when not in use. The WTCS shall review all traffic shifts and changes in the traffic patterns to ensure that all conflicting signs have been removed. The review shall confirm that the highest priority signs have been installed and that signs of lesser significance are not interfering with the visibility of the high priority signs. High priority signs include signs for road closures, shifts, detours, lane closures and curves. Any signs, such as speed zones and speed limits, passing zones, littering fines and litter pick up, that reference activities that are not applicable due to the presence of the Work shall be removed, stored and reinstalled when the Work is completed. Failure to promptly eliminate conflicting or non - applicable signs shall be considered as non - performance under Subsection 150.08. C. REMOVAL OF EXISTING SIGNS AND SUPPORTS The Contractor shall not remove any existing signs and supports without prior approval from the Engineer. All existing signs and supports which are to be removed shall be stored and protected if this material will be required later in the work as part of the TTC plan. If the signs are not to be utilized in the work then the signs will become the property of the Contractor unless otherwise specified in the contract documents. D. INTERIM GUIDE, WARNING AND REGULATORY SIGNS Interim guide, warning, or regulatory signs required to direct traffic and pedestrians shall be furnished, installed, reused, and maintained by the Contractor in accordance with the MUTCD, the Plans, Special Provisions, Special Conditions, or as directed by the Engineer. These signs shall remain the property of the Contractor. The bottom of all interim signs shall be mounted at least seven (7') feet above the level of the pavement edge when the signs are used for long -term stationary operations as defined by Section 6G.02 of the MUTCD. Special Conditions under Subsection 150.11 may modify this requirement. Portable signs may be used when the duration of the work is less than three (3) days or as allowed by the special conditions in Subsection 150.11. Portable signs shall be 27 used for all punchlist work. All portable signs and sign mounting devices utilized in work shall be NCHRP 350 compliant. Portable interim signs shall be mounted a minimum of one (1') foot above the level of the pavement edge for directional traffic of two (2) lanes or Tess and a minimum of seven (7') feet for directional traffic of three (3) or more lanes. Signs shall be mounted at the height recommended by the manufacturer's crashworthy testing requirements. Portable interim signs which are mounted at Tess than seven (7') feet in height may have two 18 inch x 18 inch fluorescent red- orange or orange -red warning flags mounted on each sign. All regulatory sign blanks shall be rigid whether the sign is mounted as a portable sign, on a Type III barricade or as a permanent mount height sign. Any permanent mount height interim sign that is designed to fold in half to cover a non - applicable message on the sign shall have reflectorized material on the folded over portion of the sign. The reflectorized material shall be orange in color with a minimum of ASTM Type I engineering grade sheeting with a minimum area of six inches by six inches (6" x 6 ") facing the direction of traffic at all times when the sign is folded. Interim signs may be either English or metric dimensions. E. EXISTING SPECIAL GUIDE SIGNS Existing special guide signs on the Project shall be maintained until conditions require a change in location or legend content. When change is required, existing signs shall be modified and continued in use if the required modification can be made within existing sign borders using design requirements (legend, letterr size, spacing, border, etc.) equal to that of the existing signs, or of Subsection 150.03.E.2. Differing legend designs shall not be mixed in the same sign. 1. Special Guide Signs Special guide signs are those expressway or freeway guide signs that are designed with a message content (legend) that applies to a particular roadway location. When an existing special guide sign is in conflict with work to be performed, the Contractor shall remove the conflicting sign and reset it in a new, non - conflicting location which has been approved by the Engineer. 2. Interim Special Guide Signs When it is not possible to utilize existing signs, either in place or relocated, the Contractor shall furnish, erect, maintain, modify, relocate, and remove new interim special guide signs in accordance with the Plans or as directed by the Engineer. Interim special guide signs that may be required in addition to, or a replacement for, existing expressway and freeway (interstate) signs shall be designed and fabricated in compliance with the minimum requirements for guide signing contained in Part 2E "Guide Signs Expressway" and Part 2F "Guide Signs Freeways" of the MUTCD, except that the minimum size of all letters and numerals in the names and places, streets and highways on all signs shall be 16 inches Series "E" initial upper -case and 12 inches lower -case. All interstate shields on these signs shall be 48 inches and 60 inches for two- numeral and three- numeral routes, respectively. 28 The road name of the exit or route shield shall be placed on the exit gore sign. 3. Interim Overhead Guide Sign Structures Interim overhead special guide sign structures are not required to be lighted unless specifically required by the Plans. If lighting is required the sign shall be lighted as soon as erected and shall remain lighted, during the hours of darkness, until the interim sign is no longer required. The Contractor shall notify the Power Company at least thirty (30) days prior to desired connection to the power source. 4. Permanent Special Guide Signs The installation of new permanent special guide signs and the permanent modification or resetting of existing special guide signs, when included in the contract, shall be accomplished as soon as practical to minimize the use of interim special guide signs. If lighting is required by the Plans, all new permanent overhead special guide signs shall be lighted as soon as erected. F. MATERIALS- INTERIM SIGNS: 1. Posts Permanent mounting height of seven (7') feet- Posts for all interim signs shall meet the requirements of Section 911 except that green or silver paint may be used in lieu of galvanization for steel posts or structural shape posts. Within the limits of a single project, all metal posts shall be the same color. Wood posts are not required to be pressure treated. Ground mounted sign(s) greater than nine (9) square feet shall be mounted on two posts. Interim posts may be either metric or English in dimensions. Posts for all interim signs shall be constructed to yield upon impact unless the posts are protected by guardrail, portable barrier, impact attenuator or other type of positive barrier protection. Unprotected posts shall meet the breakaway requirements of the "1994 AASHTO Standard Specifications for Structural Support for Highway Signs, Luminaries and Traffic Signals ". Unprotected interim posts shall be spliced as shown in Detail 150 -F unless full length unspliced posts are used. Unprotected post splices will not be permitted any higher than four inches above the ground line to lessen the possibility of affecting the undercarriage of a vehicle. Installation of posts may require establishment of openings in existing pavements, islands, shoulders etc. 29 STUB POST 5 /6" WASHER 2 EA. 5 /6" DIA. BOLTS PER CONNECTION SPACER (THICKNESS VARIES) (OPTIONAL 5 ,46 " STEEL LOCK WASHER 2 BOLTS PER SPLICE 4' OVERLAP U- CHANNEL SIGN POST U- CHANNEL SIGN POST 4' MAXIMUM STUB HEIGHT i POST SHALL EXTEND 6" MINIMUM BELOW GROUND LEVEL U- CHANNEL SIGN T .- POST STUB POST ` TRAFFIC FLOW DETAIL 150 -F SQUARE SIGN TUBE POST SERRATED FLANGE NUT 5 /6 " -I8 MEDIUM CORNER BOLT %6' -18 - � SQUARE SIGN TUBE POST ` TRAFFIC FLOW GROUND LINE I CORNER BOLT PER SPLICE A 4' MAXIMUM 10" OVERLAP i STUB HEIGHT POST EMBEDMENT DEPTH 3'-0' MIN. 4' 0' IN COASTAL PLAIN REGIONS 2. Sign Blanks And Panels- Permanent mounting height of seven (7') feet - All sign blanks and panels shall conform to Section 912 of the Specifications except that blanks and panels may be ferrous based or other metal alloys. Type 1 and Type 2 sign blanks shall have a minimum thickness of 0.08 inches regardless of the sign type used. Alternative sign blank materials (composites, poly carbonates, fiberglass reinforced plastics, recycled plastics, etc.) shall have a letter of approval from the Office of Materials and Research for use as interim construction signs before these materials are allowed to be incorporated into the work unless these rigid sign blanks are currently approved as a crashworthy sign blank material under QPL 34. The back side of sign panels shall be painted orange to prevent rust if other metals are used in lieu of aluminum. Plywood blanks or panels will not be permitted. The use of flexible signs will not be permitted for permanent mount height signs. Interim blanks and panels may be either metric or English in dimensions. 3. Portable Sign Mounting Devices, Portable Sign Blanks - AlI portable sign mounting devices and sign blanks utilized in the work shall be NCHRP 350 Test Level III compliant. All portable sign mounting devices and sign blanks shall be from the Qualified Products List. Any sign or sign mounting device shall have an identifying decal, logo, or manufacturer's stamping that clearly identifies the device as NCHRP 350 compliant. The required decal, logo or manufacturer's stamping shall not be displayed on the message face of the sign. The Contractor may be required to provide certification from the Manufacturer as proof of NCHRP 350 compliance. All portable signs shall be mounted according to height requirements of Subsection 150.03.D. G. SIGN VISIBILITY AND OFFSETS All existing, interim and new permanent signs shall be installed so as to be completely visible for an advance distance in compliance with the MUTCD. Any clearing required for maintaining the line of sight to existing, interim or permanent signs shall be done as part of the requirements of the TTC plan. The clearing shall include any advance warning signs, both interim and permanent, that are installed as a part of the work including advance warning signs that are installed outside the limits of the project. Any sign installed behind W -beam or T -beam guardrail with non - breakaway posts shall be installed with the leading edge of the sign a minimum of four feet and three inches (4'3 ") behind the face of the guardrail with five feet (5') of clearance being desirable. Limbs, brush, construction equipment and materials shall be kept clear of the driver's line of sight to all signs that are part of the TTC plan. H. ADVANCE WARNING SIGNS: 1. All Type Of Highways Advance warning signs shall be placed ahead of the work area in accordance with Part VI of the MUTCD and shall include a series of at least three advance road work (W20 -1) signs placed at the termini of the project. The series shall have the legend ROAD WORK (1500 FEET, 1000 FEET, AND 500 FEET). 31 At grade intersecting roadways and on -ramps shall be signed with a minimum of one ROAD WORK AHEAD sign. When work terminates at a "T" intersection, a minimum of one "ROAD WORK AHEAD" sign shall be placed in advance of the intersection and one "END ROAD WORK" sign shall be placed at the termination end of the intersection. Field conditions may require the use of additional warning signage. Advanced Warning Signs on State Routes shall be a minimum dimension of 48 inches x 48 inches. When a State Route intersects a project which consists of adding travel lanes, reconstructing an existing roadway or new location work, the State Route approaches shall have a minimum of three (W20 -1) advanced warning signs (1500 ft., 1000 ft., 500 ft.). The termination end of an intersecting State Route shall have END ROAD WORK signage. The W20 -1 signs shall be placed at the termini of the project or sufficiently in advance of the termini to allow for lane shifts, lane closures and other activities which may also require advanced warning signs. The advanced warning signs for the project should not overlap with the advanced warning signs for lane shifts, lane closures, etc. The length of a workzone should be held to the minimum length required to accomplish the work. If a project has multiple individual worksites within the overall limits of the project, each site should be signed individually if the advance warning signs for each site can be installed without overlapping an adjacent worksite. As soon as the work is completed at any individual site the warning signs shall be removed from that site. Clean -up work and punchlist work shall be performed with portable signage. Project mileage indicated on the G20 -1 sign shall be the actual project mileage rounded up to the nearest whole mile. Projects less than two (2) miles in length or individual worksites that are part of a multiple worksite project may delete this sign. The G20 -1 sign shall be 60" X 36" and the G20 -2 sign shall be 48" X 24 ". 2. Interstate, Limited Access And Multilane Divided Highways In addition to the W20 -1 signs required at 500 ft., 1000 ft. and 1500 ft., multi- lane divided highways shall also have additional advanced warning signs installed with the legend "ROAD WORK (2 MILES, 1 MILE and 1/2 MILE). All construction warning signs on divided highways shall be double indicated (i.e., on the left and right sides of the roadway.) If the use of the 1/2 mile, 1 mile and 2 mile advanced warning signs cause an overlap with other work or do not benefit field conditions then the Engineer may review the use of these signs and eliminate their installation. When the posted speed limit is 50 MPH or less, the 1 /2 mile, 1 mile and 2 mile signs should be eliminated especially in urban areas. The W20 -1 advance warning signs for ROAD WORK 500 FEET; 1000 FEET; and 1500 FEET shall be temporarily covered when work involving the advanced warning signs for lane shifts and lane closures overlap these signs. The ROAD WORK 1 /2 MILE, ROAD WORK 1 MILE, and ROAD WORK 2 MILES shall be in place when the 500, 1000 and 1500 feet signs are temporarily covered. 32 When the temporary traffic control zone already has advanced warning (W20 -1) signs installed the W20 -1 signs required for lane closures under Standard 9106 should be eliminated. RAMP WORK ON LIMITED ACCESS HIGHWAYS: The workzone shall not be signed for the entire length of the mainline of a limited access highway when only short individual worksites, interchange or ramp work is being performed. When work is restricted to ramp reconstruction or widening activities, the advance warning signs on the mainline section of the limited access highway shall be limited to the use of portable advance warning signs. These portable advance warning signs shall only be utilized when work activity is within the gore point of the ramp and the mainline traveled way or work is active in the accel /decel lane adjacent to the mainline traveled way. Portable advance warning signs (W20 -1; 1500ft. /1000 ft. /500ft.) shall be installed on the traveled way of the limited access highway when the above conditions are present. The advance warning signs shall be installed only in one direction where work is active. All portable signs shall be double indicated. When work is not active, the ramp work shall be advanced warned by the use of a single 48 inch X 48 inch "RAMP WORK AHEAD" sign along the right shoulder of the mainline traveled way prior to the beginning of the taper for the decel lane. The "RAMP WORK AHEAD" sign shall be mounted at seven (7) feet in height. Differences in elevation shall be in compliance with the requirements of Subsection 150.06 prior to the removal of the portable (W20 -1) advanced warning signs from the mainline. The G20 -1 sign shall be eliminated on limited access highways when the work involves only ramp work, bridge reconstruction, bridge painting, bridge joint repairs, guardrail and anchor replacement or other site specific work which is confined to a short section of limited access highway. I. PORTABLE CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN Unless specified as a paid item in the contract the use of a portable changeable message sign will not be required. When specified, a portable changeable message sign (PCMS) shall meet the minimum requirements of Section 632 and the MUTCD. The maximum amount of messages allowed to be flashed on one PCMS is two phases (flashes). The language and the timing of the messages shall comply with the MUTCD and Section 632. When used as an advanced device the PCMS should typically be placed ahead of the construction activities. If the PCMS is used as a substitute for another device then the requirements for the other device apply. 1 FLASHING BEACON The flashing beacon assembly, when specified, shall be used in conjunction with construction warning signs, regulatory, or guide signs to inform traffic of special road conditions which require additional driver attention. The flashing beacon assembly shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of Section 647. 33 K. RUMBLE STRIP SIGNAGE Signage for rumble strips located in the travelway shall be as required in Subsection 150.01.0 and Subsection 150.02.A.9. L. LOW /SOFT SHOULDER SIGNAGE Low or soft shoulder signs shall be utilized in accordance with the following conditions: CONSTRUCTION /RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTS: "LOW /SOFT SHOULDER" signs shall be erected when a difference in elevation exceeds one (1 ") inch but does not exceed three (3 ") inches between the travelway and any type of shoulder unless the difference in elevation is four (4') feet or greater from the edge of the traveled way. The spacing of the signs shall not exceed one (1) mile and the signs shall be placed immediately past each crossroad intersection. The "Low /Soft" signs shall remain in place until the difference in elevation is eliminated and the shoulder has been dressed and permanently grassed for a minimum of thirty (30) calendar days. These signs shall be furnished, installed, maintained and removed by the Contractor as part of Traffic Control -Lump Sum. These signs shall be orange with black borders and meet the reflectorization requirements of Subsection 150.01.D. "SHOULDER DROP -OFF" (W8 -9a) signs shall be used when a difference in elevation, less than four (4') feet from the traveled way, exceeds three (3 ") inches and is not protected by positive barrier protection. These warning signs shall be placed in advance of the drop -off. For a continuous drop -off condition, the W8 -9a) signs shall, as a minimum, be spaced in accordance with the above requirements for "Low /soft shoulder" signs. PROJECTS CONSISTING PRIMARILY OF ASPHALTIC CONCRETE RESURFACING ITEMS: "LOW /SOFT SHOULDER" signs shall be erected when a difference in elevation exceeds one (1 ") inch but does not exceed three (3 ") inches between the travelway and any type of shoulder unless the difference in elevation is four (4') feet or greater from the edge of the traveled way. SHOULDER BUILDING INCLUDED IN THE CONTRACT: "Low /Soft Shoulder" signs shall be erected as per the requirement of Standards 9102, 9106, and 9107. "Shoulder Drop -off" signs (W8 -9a) shall be erected as per the requirements of the MUTCD. These signs shall be maintained until the conditions requiring their installation have been eliminated. The Contractor shall remove all interim warning signs before final acceptance. SHOULDER BUILDING NOT INCLUDED IN THE CONTRACT: The Department will furnish the "Low /Soft Shoulder" signs, "Shoulder Drop -off" signs and the posts. The signs shall be erected to meet the minimum requirements of Subsection 150.03. The Contractor shall include the cost of furnishing installation hardware (bolts, nuts, and 34 washers), erection and maintenance of the signs in the bid price for Traffic Control - Lump Sum. The Contractor shall maintain the signs until final acceptance. The Department will remove the signs. LAU /LAR PROJECTS SHOULDER BUILDING NOT INCLUDED IN THE CONTRACT: The Contractor will furnish, install and maintain LOW /SOFT SHOULDER signs (yellow with black borders, ASTM Type III or IV) at the appropriate spacing, until Final Acceptance of the project by the Department. After Final Acceptance by the Department the signs will become the property and responsibility of the local government. M. BUMP SIGNAGE: MULTI -LANE DIVIDED HIGHWAYS: A bump sign (W8 -1) shall be utilized when a transverse joint in the pavement structure has a vertical difference in elevation of three quarters (3/4 ") of an inch or greater in depth with no horizontal taper to ramp the traffic from one elevation to the other. This condition typically occurs at approach slabs during pavement milling operations and at transverse joints in asphaltic pavement lifts. TWO -LANE TWO -WAY HIGHWAYS: A bump sign (W8 -1) shall be utilized when a transverse joint in the pavement structure has a vertical difference in elevation that exceeds one and three quarters (1 -3/4 ") inches in depth with no horizontal taper to ramp the traffic from one elevation to the other. This includes utility and storm drainage repairs that require concrete placement for patching and /or steel plating. The (W8 -1) sign shall be placed sufficiently in advance to warn the motorist of the condition. N. PEDESTRIAN SIGNAGE: Appropriate signs as described in the MUTCD shall be maintained to allow safe passage of pedestrian traffic or to advise pedestrians of walkway closures (Refer to MUTCD Figures TA -28 and TA -29 for guidance). Advance closure signing should be placed at intersections rather than midblock locations so that pedestrians are not confronted with midblock work sites that will induce them to attempt skirting the work site or making a midblock crossing. Signs and other devices mounted lower than seven (7) feet above the temporary pedestrian walkway shall not project more than four (4) inches into the accessible pedestrian facilities. Signs and other devices shall be placed such that they do not narrow any pedestrian passage to less than 48 inches. 35 150.04 PAVEMENT MARKINGS A. GENERAL Full pattern pavement markings in accordance with Section 652 and in conformance with Section 3A and 3B, except 3B.02, of the MUTCD are required on all courses before the roadway is opened to traffic. No passing zones shall be marked to conform to Subsection 150.04.E. During construction and maintenance activities on all highways open to traffic, both existing markings and markings applied under this Section shall be fully maintained until Final Acceptance. If the pavement markings are, or become, unsatisfactory in the judgement of the Engineer due to wear, weathering, or construction activities, they shall be restored immediately. 1. Resurfacing Projects Pavement markings shall be provided on all surfaces that are placed over existing markings. Interim and final markings shall conform in type and location to the markings that existed prior to resurfacing unless changes or additions are noted in the Contract. The replacement of parking spaces will not be required unless a specific item or note has been included in the Contract. Any work to make additions to the markings that existed prior to resurfacing is to be considered as extra work. 2. Widening And Reconstruction Projects If the lane configuration is altered from the preconstruction layout then pavement markings will be as required by the plans or the Engineer. 3. New Location Construction Projects Pavement marking plans will be provided. B. MATERIALS All traffic striping applied under this Section shall be a minimum four inches in width or as shown in plans and shall conform to the requirements of Section 652, except as modified herein. Raised pavement markers (RPMs) shall meet the requirements of Section 654. Markings on the final surface course, which must be removed, shall be a removable type. The Contractor will be permitted to use paint, thermoplastic, or tape on pavement which is to be overlaid as part of the project, unless otherwise directed by the Engineer. Partial (skip) reflectorization (i.e. reflectorizing only a portion of a stripe) will not be allowed. C. INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF PAVEMENT MARKINGS: INSTALLATION: All pavement markings, both interim and permanent, shall be applied to a clean surface. The Contractor shall furnish the layout and preline the roadway surface for the placement of pavement markings applied as part of the temporary traffic control plan. All interim marking tape and RPM's on the final surface shall be removed prior to the placement of the final markings. The Contractor shall sequence the work in such a manner as to allow the installation of markings in the final lane configuration at the earliest possible stage of the work. 36 REMOVAL: Markings no longer applicable shall be removed Subsection 656.3.05. THE ELIMINATION OF CONFLICTING PAVEMENT MARKINGS WITH UNAPPROVED PAINT OR ANY TYPE OF LIQUID ACCEPTABLE. in accordance with BY OVERPAINTING ASPHALT IS NOT INTERMEDIATE SURFACE: Interim markings shall be removed by methods that will cause minimal damage to the pavement surface while also ensuring that traveling public will not be confused or misdirected by any residual markings remaining on the intermediate surface. The use of approved black -out tape and black -out paint (manufactured for the sole purpose of covering existing pavement markings) may be permitted on some interim surfaces, provided the results are satisfactory to the Engineer. FINAL SURFACE: No interim paint or thermoplastic markings will be permitted on any final surface unless the interim markings are in alignment with the location of the permanent markings and the interim marking will not interfere or adversely affect placement of the permanent markings. The proposed method of removal for layout errors that require markings to be removed from the final surface shall have the prior approval of the Engineer. Any damage to the final pavement surface caused by the pavement marking removal process shall be repaired at the Contractor's expense by methods acceptable and approved by the Engineer. Subsection 400.3.06.0 shall apply when corrective measures are required. The use of black -out tape or black- out paint will not be permitted under any circumstance to correct layout errors on any final surface. Traffic shifts that are done on the final surface shall be accomplished using interim traffic marking tape that can be removed without any blemishing of the final surface. Interim traffic marking tape shall be used on any of the following final surfaces; asphaltic concrete, Portland cement concrete, and bridge deck surfaces. The contractor may propose alternate traffic markings and removal methods on the final surface. Submitted proposals shall include the type of material, method of removal and a cost comparison to the traffic marking tape method. Prior to any approval, the contractor shall field demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Engineer that the proposed traffic markings can be removed without any blemishing of the final surface. If the proposal is determined to be acceptable, a supplemental agreement will be executed prior to the installation of the proposed alternate traffic markings. The supplemental agreement shall denote the type of traffic marking materials, method of removal and any cost and /or time savings to the Department. The Department will not consider or participate in any cost increase that may result from implementing the proposed alternate method. PAY FACTOR REDUCTION FOR ASPHALTIC CONCRETE FINAL SURFACES: When the correction of an error in the layout of the final pavement markings requires the final surface to be grounded, blemished, scarred, or polished the pay factor shall be reduced to 0.95 for the entire surface area of the final topping that has a blemish, polished or a scarred surface. The reduced pay factor shall not be confined to only the width and length of the stripe or the dimensions of the blemished areas, the whole roadway surface shall have the reduced pay factor applied. The area of the 37 reduced pay factor shall be determined by the total length and the total width of the roadway affected. If the affected area is not corrected, the reduction in pay shall be deducted from the final payment for the topping layer of asphaltic concrete. The Engineer shall make the final determination whether correction or a reduced pay factor is acceptable. The eradication of pavement markings on intermediate and final concrete surfaces shall be accomplished by a method that does not grind, polish, or blemish the surface of the concrete. The method used for the removal of the interim markings shall not spall chip the joints in the concrete and shall not damage the sealant in the joints. Any joint or sealant repairs shall be included in the bid price for Traffic Control -Lump Sum. The proposed method of removal shall have the prior approval of the Engineer. Failure to promptly remove conflicting or non - applicable pavement markings shall be considered as non - performance under Subsection 150.08. PREPARATION AND PLANNING FOR TRAFFIC SHIFTS: When shifting of traffic necessitates removal of centerline, lane lines, or edge lines, all such lines shall be removed prior to, during, or immediately after any change so as to present the least interference with traffic. Interim traffic marking tape shall be used as a temporary substitute for the traffic markings being removed. Before any change in traffic lane(s) alignment, marking removal equipment shall be present on the project for immediate use. If marking removal equipment failures occur, the equipment shall be repaired or replaced (including leasing equipment if necessary), so that the removal can be accomplished without delay. Except for the final surface, markings on asphaltic concrete may be obliterated by an overlay course, when approved by the Engineer. When an asphaltic concrete overlay is placed for the sole purpose of eliminating conflicting markings and the in place asphaltic concrete section will allow, said overlay will be eligible for payment only if designated in the Plans. Overlays to obliterate lines will be paid for only once and further traffic shifts in the same area shall be accomplished with removable markings. Only the minimum asphaltic concrete thickness required to cover lines will be allowed. Excessive build -up will not be permitted. When an overlay for the sole purpose of eliminating conflicting markings is not allowed, the markings no longer applicable shall be removed in accordance with Subsection 656.3.05. D. RAISED PAVEMENT MARKERS Raised pavement markers (RPMs) are required as listed below for all asphaltic concrete pavements before the roadway is open to traffic. On the final surface, RPM's shall be placed according to the timeframes specified in 150.04 E. for full pattern pavement markings except Interstate Highways where RPM's shall be placed and /or maintained when the roadway is open to traffic. When Portland Cement Concrete is an intermediate or final surface and is open to traffic, one calendar day is allowed for cleaning and drying before the installation of RPMs is required. Raised pavement markers are not allowed on the right edge lines under any situation. 38 Interstate Highways Retro - reflective raised pavement markers (RPM's) shall be placed and /or maintained on intermediate pavements surfaces on all interstate highways that are open to traffic. This includes all resurfacing projects along with widening and reconstruction projects. The spacing and placement shall be as required for MULTI -LANE DIVIDED HIGHWAYS. 2. Multi - Lane Divided Highways Retro - reflective raised pavement markers (RPMs) shall be placed and /or maintained on intermediate pavement surfaces on all multi -lane divided highways that are opened to traffic when these roadways are being widened or reconstructed. Two lane -two way roadways that are being widened to a multi- lane facility, whether divided or undivided, are included in this provision. Projects consisting primarily of asphalt resurfacing items or shoulder widening items are excluded from this requirement. The RPMs shall be placed as follows: a. SUPPLEMENTING LANE LINES 80 foot center on skip lines with curvature less than three degrees. (Includes tangents) 40 foot centers on solid lines and all lines with curvature between three degrees and six degrees. 20 foot centers on curves over six degrees. 20 foot centers on lane transitions or shifts. b. SUPPLEMENTING RAMP GORE LINES 20 foot centers, two each, placed side by side. c. OTHER LINES As shown on the plans or directed by the Engineer. 3. Other Highways On other highways under construction RPMs shall be used and /or maintained on intermediate pavement surfaces as follows: a. SUPPLEMENTING LANE LINES AND SOLID LINES 40 foot centers except on lane shifts. (When required in the Plans or Contract.) 20 foot centers on lane shifts. (Required in all cases.) 39 b. SUPPLEMENTING DOUBLE SOLID LINES 40 foot centers (one each beside each line) except on lane shifts. (When required in the Plans or Contract.) 20 foot centers on lane shifts. (Required in all cases.) E. EXCEPTIONS FOR INTERIM MARKINGS Some exceptions to the time of placement and pattern of markings are permitted as noted below; however, full pattern pavement markings are required for the completed project. 1. Two - Lane, Two - Way Roadways a. SKIP LINES All interim skip (broken) stripe shall conform to Section 652 except that stripes shall be at least two feet long with a maximum gap of 38 feet. On curves greater than six degrees, a one -foot stripe with a maximum gap of 19 feet shall be used. In lane shift areas solid lines will be required. Interim skip lines shall be replaced with markings in full compliance with Section 652 prior to expiration of the 14 calendar day period. Interim raised pavement markers may be substituted for the interim skip (broken) stripes. If raised pavement markers are substituted for the two foot interim skip stripe, three markers spaced at equal intervals over a two feet distance will be required. No separate payment will be made if the interim raised pavement markers are substituted for interim skip lines. Interim raised pavement markers shall be retro - reflective, shall be the same color as the pavement markers for which they are substituted, and shall be visible during daytime. The type of interim marker and method of attachment to the pavement shall be approved by the Office of Materials and Research but in no case will the markers be attached by the use of nails. Flexible reflective markers, Type 14 or Type 15, may be used for a maximum of fourteen (14) calendar days as an interim marker. Any flexible reflective markers in use shall be from the qualified products list (QPL). The interim raised pavement markers shall be maintained until the full pattern pavement markings are applied. At the time full pattern markings are applied the interim raised markers shall be removed in a manner that will not interfere with application of the full pattern pavement markings. b. NO PASSING ZONES - TWO -LANE, TWO -WAY ROADWAYS Passing zones shall be re- established in the locations existing prior to resurfacing. No changes to the location of passing zones shall be done without the written approval of the Engineer. For periods not to exceed three calendar days where interim skip centerlines are in place, no- passing 40 zones shall be identified by using post or portable mounted DO NOT PASS regulatory signs (R4 -1 24" x 30 ") at the beginning and at intervals not to exceed 1 /2 mile within each no- passing zone. A post or portable mounted PASS WITH CARE regulatory sign (R4 -1 24" x 30 ") shall be placed at the end of each no- passing zone. Post mounted signs shall be placed in accordance with the MUTCD. Portable signs shall conform to the requirements of the MUTCD and shall be NCHRP 350 compliant. Portable signs shall be secured in such a manner to prevent misalignment and minimize the possibility of being blown over by weather conditions or traffic. On new location projects and on projects where either horizontal or vertical alignments has been modified, the location of No- Passing Zones will be identified by the Engineer. c. EDGELINES 1) Bituminous Surface Treatment Paving Edgelines will not be required on intermediate surfaces (including asphaltic concrete leveling for bituminous surface treatment paving) that are in use for a period of less than 60 calendar days except at bridge approaches, on lane transitions, lane shifts, and in such other areas as determined by the Engineer. On the final surface, edgelines shall be placed within 30 calendar days of the time that the final surface was placed. 2) All Other Types of Pavement Edgelines will not be required on intermediate surfaces that are in use for a period of Tess than 30 calendar days except at bridge approaches, on lane transitions, lane shifts, and in such other areas as determined by the Engineer. On the final surface, edgelines shall be placed within 14 calendar days of the time that the surface was placed. 2. Multi -Lane Highways — With No Paved Shoulder(S) Or Paved Shoulder(S) Four Feet Or Less a. UNDIVIDED HIGHWAYS (INCLUDES PAVED CENTER TURN LANE) 1) Centerlines and No- Passing Barrier -Full Pattern centerlines and no- passing barriers shall be restored before opening to traffic. 2) Lanelines- Interim skip (broken) stripe as described in Subsection 150.04E.1.a. may be used for periods not to exceed three calendar days. Skiplines are not permitted in lane shift areas. Solid lines shall be used. 3) Edgelines- Edgelines shall be placed on intermediate and final surfaces within three calendar days of obliteration. b. DIVIDED HIGHWAYS (GRASS OR RAISED MEDIAN) 1) Lanelines- Full pattern skip stripe shall be restored before opening to traffic. Skip lines are not permitted in lane shift areas. Solid lines shall be required. 2) Centerline /Edgeline- Solid lines shall be placed on intermediate and final surfaces within three calendar days of obliteration. 3. Limited Access Roadways And Roadways With Paved Shoulders Greater Than Four Feet a. Same as Subsection 150.04.E.2 except as noted in (b) below. b. EDGELINES- 1) Asphaltic Concrete Pavement- Edgelines shall be placed on intermediate and final surfaces prior to opening to traffic. 2) Portland Cement Concrete Pavement- Edgelines shall be placed on any surface open to traffic no later than one calendar day after work is completed on a section of roadway. All water and residue shall be removed prior to daily striping. 4. Ramps For Multi -Lane Divided Highways A minimum of one solid line edge stripe shall be placed on any intermediate surface of a ramp prior to opening the ramp to traffic. The other edge stripe may be omitted for a maximum period of three (3) calendar days on an intermediate surface. Appropriate channelization devices shall be spaced at a maximum of twenty-five (25') feet intervals until the other stripe has been installed. The final surface shall have both stripes placed prior to opening the ramp to traffic. 5. MISCELLANEOUS PAVEMENT MARKINGS: FINAL SURFACE: School zones, railroads, stop bars, symbols, words and other similar markings shall be placed on final surfaces conforming to Section 652 within fourteen (14) calendar days of completion of the final surface. Final markings shall conform to the type of pay item in the plans. When no pay item exists in the plans the final markings shall conform to Section 652 for painted markings. INTERMEDIATE SURFACE: Intermediate surfaces that will be in use for more than forty -five (45) calendar days shall have the miscellaneous pavement markings installed to conform to the requirement of Section 652. Under Subsection 150.11, Special Conditions, or as directed by the Engineer these markings may be eliminated. 42 F. MOBILE OPERATIONS When pavement markings (centerlines, lane lines, and edgelines) are applied in a continuous operation by moving vehicles and equipment, the following minimum equipment and warning devices shall be required. These devices and equipment are in addition to the minimum requirements of the MUTCD. 1. All Roadways All vehicles shall be equipped with the official slow moving vehicle symbol sign. All vehicles shall have a minimum of two flashing or rotating beacons visible in all directions. All protection vehicles shall have an arrow panel mounted on the rear. All vehicles requiring an arrow panel shall have, as a minimum, a Type B panel. All vehicle mounted signs shall be mounted with the bottom of the sign a minimum height of forty -eight inches (48 ") above the pavement. All sign legends shall be covered or removed from view when work is not in progress. 2. Two - Lane Two - Way Roadways a. Lead Vehicles The lead vehicle may be a separate vehicle or the work vehicle applying the pavement markings may be used as the lead vehicle. The lead vehicle shall have an arrow panel mounted so that the panel is easily visible to oncoming (approaching) traffic. The arrow panel should typically operate in the caution mode. b. Work Vehicles The work vehicle(s) applying markings shall have an arrow panel mounted on the rear. The arrow panel should typically operate in the caution mode. The work vehicle placing cones shall follow directly behind the work vehicle applying the markings. c. Protection Vehicles A protection vehicle may follow the cone work vehicle when the cones are being placed and may follow when the cones are being removed. 3. MULTI - LANE ROADWAYS A lead vehicle may be used but is not required. The work vehicle placing cones shall follow directly behind the work vehicle applying the markings. A protection vehicle that does not function as a work vehicle should follow the cone work vehicle when traffic cones are being placed. A protection vehicle should follow the cone work vehicle when the cones are being removed from the roadway. Protection vehicles shall display a sign on the rear of the vehicle with the legend PASS ON LEFT (RIGHT). INTERSTATES AND LIMITED ACCESS ROADWAYS: A protection vehicle shall follow the last work vehicle at all times and shall be equipped with a truck mounted attenuator that is certified for impacts not less than 62 mph in accordance with NCHRP350 Test Level Three (3). 43 150.05 CHANNELIZATION A. GENERAL Channelization shall clearly delineate the travelway through the work zone and alert drivers and pedestrians to conditions created by work activities in or near the travelway. Channelization shall be done in accordance with the plans and specifications, the MUTCD, and the following requirements. All Channelization Devices utilized on any project shall be NCHRP 350 compliant. Any device used on the Work shall be from the Qualified Products List. All devices utilized on the work shall have a decal, logo, or manufacturer's stamping that clearly identifies the device as NCHRP 350 compliant. The Contractor may be required to furnish certification from the Manufacturer for any device to prove NCHRP 350 compliance. 1. Types of Devices Permitted for Channelization in Construction Work Zones: a. DRUMS: 1) DESIGN: Drums shall meet the minimum requirement of the MUTCD and shall be reflectorized as required in Subsection 150.01.D. The upper edge of the top reflectorized stripe on the drum shall be located a minimum of 33 inches above the surface of the roadway. A minimum drum diameter of 18 inches shall be maintained for a minimum of 34 inches above the roadway. 2) APPLICATION: Drums shall be used as the required channelizing device to delineate the full length of a lane closure, shift, or encroachment, except as modified by this Subsection. 3) TRANSITION TAPERS FOR LANE CLOSURES: Drums shall be used on all transition tapers. The minimum length for a merging taper for a lane closure on the travelway shall be as shown in Table 150 -1: 44 Posted Speed Limit, MPH Lane Width 9 Feet Lane Width 10 Feet Lane Width 11 Feet Lane Width 12 Feet Maximum Drum Spacing in Tapers, (Feet) Minimum Taper Length (L) in Feet 20 60 70 75 80 20 25 95 105 115 125 25 30 135 150 165 180 30 35 185 205 225 245 35 40 240 270 295 320 40 45 405 450 495 540 45 50 450 500 550 600 50 55 495 550 605 660 55 60 540 600 660 720 60 65 585 650 715 780 65 70 630 700 770 840 70 75 675 750 825 900 75 TABLE 150 -1 If site conditions require a longer taper then the taper shall be lengthened to fit particular individual situations. The length of shifting tapers should be at least 1/2 L. The length of a closed lane or lanes, excluding the transition taper(s), shall be limited to a total of two (2) miles. Prior approval must be obtained from the Engineer before this length can be increased. Night time conditions: When a merge taper exists into the night all drums located in the taper shall have, for the length of the taper only, a six (6 ") inch fluorescent orange (ASTM Type VI, VII, VIII, IX or X) reflectorized top stripe on each drum. The top six -inch stripe may be temporarily attached to the drum while in use in a taper. The Engineer may allow the fluorescent orange reflectorized six (6 ") inch top stripe on each drum in a merging taper to remain in place during daylight hours provided there is a lane closure(s) with a continuous operation that begins during one nighttime period and ends during another nighttime period. All drums that have the six -inch top stripe permanently attached shall not be used for any other conditions. Multiple Lane Closures: (a) A maximum of one lane at a time shall be closed with each merge taper. (b) A minimum tangent length of 2 L shall be installed between each individual lane closure taper. 4) LONGITUDINAL CHANNELIZATION: Drums shall be spaced as listed below for various roadside work conditions except as modified by 45 c. CONES Subsection 150.06. Spacing shall be used for situations meeting any of the conditions listed as follows: (a) 40 FOOT SPACING MAXIMUM (1) For difference in elevation exceeding two inches. (2) For healed sections no steeper than 4:1 as shown in Subsection 150.06, Detail 150 -E. (b) 80 FOOT SPACING MAXIMUM (1) For difference in elevation of two inches or less. (2) Flush areas where equipment or workers are within ten feet of the travel lane. (c) 200 FOOT SPACING MAXIMUM: Where equipment or workers are more than ten feet from travel lane. Lateral offset clearance to be four feet from the travel lane. REMOVAL OF DRUMS: Drums may be removed after shoulders are completed to typical section and grassed. Guardrail and other safety devices shall be installed and appropriate signs advising of conditions such as soft or low shoulder shall be posted before the drums are removed. b. VERTICAL PANELS (1) For paved areas eight feet or greater in width that are paved flush with a standard width travel lane. (2) For disturbed shoulder areas not completed to typical section that are flush to the travel lane and considered a usable shoulder. 1) DESGN: All vertical panels shall meet the minimum requirements of the MUTCD. All vertical panels shall have a minimum of 270 square inches of retro - reflective area facing the traffic and shall be mounted with the top of the reflective panel a minimum of 36" above the roadway. 2) APPLICATION: Lane encroachment by the drum on the travelway should permit a remaining lane width of ten feet. When encroachment reduces the travelway to less than ten feet, vertical panels shall be used to restore the travelway to ten feet or greater. No other application of vertical panels will be permitted. 1) DESIGN: All cones shall be a minimum of 28 inches in height regardless of application and shall meet the requirement of the MUTCD. Reflectorization may be deleted from all cones. 46 2) APPLICATION: For longitudinal channelizing only, cones will be permitted for daylight closures or minor shifts. (Drums are required for all tapers.) The use of cones for nighttime work will not be permitted. Cones shall not be stored or allowed to be visible on the worksite during nighttime hours. d. BARRICADES DESIGN: Type III barricades shall meet the minimum requirements of the MUTCD and shall be reflectorized as required in Subsection 150.01.D. The Contractor has the option of choosing Type III barricades from the Qualified Products List or the Contractor may utilize generic barricades that are approved by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). When barricades have been specifically crash tested with signs attached, the contractor has the responsibility to attach the signs as per the manufacturer's recommendations to ensure crashworthiness. If signs are attached to generic barricades or to barricades from the Qualified Products List (QPL) that have not been crash tested with signs attached then the responsibility for crashworthiness and the liability for mounting these signs to the barricades are assumed by the Contractor and the Contractor shall certify that the barricades are crashworthy under FHWA workzone guidelines for NCHRP 350 crashworthy compliance. Any generic barricades used in the work shall be stamped or stenciled to show compliance with NCHRP 350. The use of Type I and Type II barricades will not be permitted. 1) APPLICATION: Type III barricades shall be placed as required by the plans, the Standards, and as directed by the Engineer. All signs mounted on barricades shall be mounted to comply with the requirements of the MUTCD and NCHRP 350 Test Level III. NCHRP 350 crashworthy compliance may require that rigid signs be mounted separate from the Type III barricade. When a barricade is placed so that it is subject to side impact from a vehicle, a drum shall be placed at the side of the barricade to add target value to the barricade. e. WARNING LIGHTS: 1) DESIGN: All warning lights shall meet the requirements of the MUTCD. 2) APPLICATION (a) Type A low- intensity flashing lights shall be used as shown in the Plans, the Standards, and as directed by the Engineer. Flashing lights are not required for advance warning signs in Subsection 150.03.H. (b) Type C Steady -Burn lights shall be used as shown in the Plans, the Standards, and as directed by the Engineer. Steady -burn lights are not required on drums for merging tapers that exist into the night. 47 f. TEMPORARY BARRIERS 1) DESIGN: Temporary barriers shall meet the requirements of Section 620. 2) APPLICATION: Temporary barriers shall be placed as required by the plans, standards, and as directed by the Engineer. When Temporary barrier is located 20 feet or less from a travel lane, yellow reflectors shall be fixed to the top of the barrier at intervals not greater than 40 feet in the longitudinal section and 20 feet in the taper section and shall be mounted approximately two inches above the barrier. If both lanes of a two -lane two -way roadway are within 20 feet or less of the barrier then the reflectors shall be installed for both directions of traffic. The reflectors shall be 100 square inches (ASTM Type VII or VIII) reflective sheeting mounted on flat -sheet blanks. The reflectors shall be mounted approximately two inches above the top of the barrier. The reflectors shall be attached to the barrier with adhesive or by a drilled -in anchor type device. The reflectors shall not be attached to a post or board that is placed between the gap in the barrier sections. Approach end of Temporary barrier shall be flared or protected by an impact attenuator (crash cushion) or other approved treatment in accordance with Construction Details /Standards and Standard Specifications. On interstate or other controlled access highways where lane shifts or crossovers cause opposing traffic to be separated by Tess than 40 ft., portable barrier shall be used as a separator. B. PORTABLE IMPACT ATTENUATORS: 1. DESCRIPTION This work consists of the furnishing (including spare parts), installation, maintenance, relocation, reuse as required, and removal of Portable Impact Attenuator Units /Arrays. 2. MATERIALS Materials used in the Attenuator shall meet the requirements of Section 648 for Portable Impact Attenuators. 3. CONSTRUCTION Portable Impact Attenuator Unit/Arrays installation shall conform to the requirements of Section 648, Manufacturer's recommendations and Georgia Standard 4960 and shall be installed at locations designated by the Engineer, and /or as shown on the plans. C. TEMPORARY GUARDRAIL ANCHORAGE- Type 12: 48 1. DESCRIPTION This work consists of the furnishing, installation, maintenance and removal or Temporary Guardrail Anchorage- Type 12 used for Portable Barrier or temporary guardrail end treatment. 2. MATERIALS ' Materials used in the Temporary Guardrail Anchorage- Type 12 shall meet the requirements of Subsection 641.2 of the Specifications and current Georgia Standards and may be new or used. Materials salvaged from the Project which meet the requirements of Standards may be utilized if available. The use of any salvaged materials will require prior approval of the Engineer. 3. CONSTRUCTION Installation of the Temporary Guardrail Anchorage- Type 12 shall conform to the requirements of the Plans, current Georgia Standards and Subsection 641.3 of the Specifications. Installation shall also include sufficient additional guardrail and appurtenances to effect the transition and connection to Temporary Concrete Barrier as required by the details in Georgia Standard 4960. 150.06 DIFFERENCES IN ELEVATION BETWEEN TRAVEL LANES AND SHOULDERS (SEE SUBSECTION 150.06.G FOR PROJECTS CONSISTING PRIMARILY OF ASPHALTIC CONCRETE RESURFACING ITEMS) Any type of work such as paving, grinding, trenching, or excavation that creates a difference in elevation between travel lanes or between the travelway and the shoulder shall not begin until the Contractor is prepared and able to continuously place the required typical section to within two inches (2 ") of the existing pavement elevation. For any areas that the two inches minimum difference in elevation cannot be accomplished the section shall be healed as shown in Detail 150 -E. If crushed stone materials are used to provide a healed section no separate payment will be made for the material used to heal any section. The Contractor may submit a plan to utilize existing pay items for crushed stone provided the plan clearly demonstrates that the materials used to heal an area will be incorporated into the work with minimal waste. Handling and hauling of any crushed stone used to heal shall be kept to a minimum. The Engineer shall determine if the crushed stone used to heal meets the specifications for gradation and quality when the material is placed in the final location. A maximum of sixty (60) calendar days shall be allowed for conditions to exist that require any section or segment of the roadway or ramp to continue to require a healed section as described by Detail 150 -E. Failure to meet this requirement shall be considered as non - performance of Work under Subsection 150.08. When trenching or excavation for minor roadway or shoulder widening is required, all operations at one site shall be completed to the level of the existing pavement in the same work day. 49 Any channelization devices utilized in the work shall conform to the requirements of Subsection 150.05 and to the placement and spacing requirements in Details 150 -B, 150 -C, 150 -D, and 150 -E shown in this section. Any construction activity that reduces the width of a travel lane shall require the use of a W -20 sign with the legend "LEFT /RIGHT LANE NARROWS ". Two 24" x 24" red or red /orange flags may be mounted above the W -20 sign. The W -20 sign shall be located on the side of the travelway that has been reduced in width just off the travelway edge of pavement. The W -20 sign shall be a minimum of 500 feet in advance of any channelization devices that encroach on the surface of travelway. A portable changeable message sign may be used in lieu of the W -20 sign. GENERAL /TIME RESTRICTIONS: A. STONE BASES, SOIL AGGREGATE BASE AND SOIL BASES 1. All Highways Differences in elevation of more than two inches between surfaces carrying or adjacent to traffic will not be allowed for more than a 24 -hour period. A single length of excavated area that does not exceed 1000 feet in total length may be left open as a start up area for periods not to exceed 48 hours provided the Contractor can demonstrate the ability to continuously excavate and backfill in a proficient manner. Prior approval of the Engineer shall be obtained before any startup area may be allowed. 2. LIMITED ACCESS HIGHWAY RAMPS (INTERSTATES): On projects that include ramp rehabilitation work, one ramp at a time may be excavated for the entire length of the ramp from the gore point of the ramp with the interstate mainline to the intersection with the crossing highway. This single ramp may remain excavated with a vertical difference in elevation greater than two (2 ") inches for a maximum of fourteen (14) calendar days with drums spaced at twenty (20') feet intervals as shown in Detail 150 -B and a buffer space accepted under Subsection 150.06.F. After fourteen (14) calendar days the section shall be healed as required for all other highways. This area will be allowed in addition to the 1000 feet allowed for all other highways. B. ASPHALT BASES, BINDERS AND TOPPINGS 1. DIFFERENCES IN ELEVATION BETWEEN THE SURFACES OF ADJACENT TRAVELWAYS Travel lanes shall be paved with a plan that minimizes any difference in elevation between adjacent travel lanes. The following limitations will be required on all work: a. Differences of two inches (2 ") or less may remain for a maximum period of fourteen (14) calendar days. b. Differences of greater than two inches (2 ") shall be permitted for continuous operations only. EMERGENCY SITUATIONS: Inclement weather, traffic accidents, and other events beyond the control of the Contractor may prevent the work from being completed as required above. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer 50 in writing stating the conditions and reasons that have prevented the Contractor from complying with the time limitations. The Contractor shall also outline a plan detailing immediate steps to complete the work. Failure to correct these conditions on the first calendar day that conditions will allow corrective work shall be considered as non - performance of Work under Subsection 150.08. 2. Differences in Elevation Between Asphalt Travelway and Paved Shoulders Differences in elevation between the asphalt travelway and asphalt paved shoulders shall not be allowed to exist beyond the maximum durations outlined below for the conditions shown in Details 150 -B, 150 -C, 150 -D, and 150 -E: Detail 150 -B conditions shall not be allowed for more than 24 hours. A single length that does not exceed 1000 feet in total length may be left open for periods not to exceed 48 hours provided the Contractor can demonstrate the ability to continuously pave in a proficient manner. Prior approval of the Engineer shall be obtained before any section is allowed to exceed 24 hours. Any other disturbed shoulder areas shall be healed as in Detail 150 -E. Detail 150 -C conditions will not be allowed for more than 48 hours. Detail 150 -D conditions will not be allowed for more than 30 calendar days. Detail 150 -E conditions will not be allowed for more than 60 calendar days. Failure to meet these requirements shall be considered as non - performance of Work under Subsection 150.08. C. PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE Work adjacent to a Portland Cement Concrete traveled way which involves the following types of base and shoulders shall be accomplished according to the time restrictions outlined for each type of base or shoulder. Traffic control devices shall be in accordance with Subsection 150.05. 1. Cement Stabilized Base Work adjacent to the traveled way shall be healed as per Detail 150 -E within forty-eight (48) hours after the seven (7) calendar day curing period is complete for each section placed. During the placement and curing period, traffic control shall be in accordance Detail 150 -B. 2. Asphaltic Concrete Base When an asphaltic concrete base is utilized in lieu of a cement stabilized base the asphaltic concrete base shall be healed as per Detail 150 -E within forty-eight (48) hours after the placement of each section of asphaltic concrete base. For the first forty eight hours traffic control shall be in compliance with Detail 150 -B. 3. Concrete Paved Shoulders Concrete paved shoulders shall be placed within sixty (60) calendar days after the removal of each section of existing shoulder regardless of the type of base 51 materials being placed on the shoulders. During the placement period, traffic control devices shall be in accordance with the appropriate detail based on the depth of the change in elevation. Differences in elevation of more than two inches between the travel way and the shoulder will not be allowed for more than a 24- hour period. A single length of excavated area that does not exceed 1000 feet in total length may be left open as a start up area for periods not to exceed 48 hours provided the Contractor can demonstrate the ability to continuously excavate and backfill in a proficient manner. Prior approval of the Engineer shall be obtained before any startup area may be allowed. Any other disturbed shoulder areas shall be healed as in Detail 150 -E. 4. Asphaltic Concrete Shoulders A difference in elevation that meets the requirements of Detail 150 -B shall not be allowed to exist for a period greater than forty-eight (48) hours. After the removal of the existing shoulder the section or segment of travelway may be healed with stone as per Detail 150 -E for a maximum of fourteen (14) calendar days. Asphaltic concrete shoulders shall be placed within two (2 ") inches or Tess of the traveled way surface within fourteen (14) calendar days after the removal of the stone healed section or the removal of each section of the existing shoulder. The two (2 ") inches or less difference in elevation shall not remain in existence for a period that exceeds thirty (30) calendar days unless the paved shoulder is utilized as a detour for the traveled way. During the placement period, traffic control shall be in accordance with the appropriate detail based on the depth of the change in elevation. The Contractor may propose an alternate plan based on Subsection 150.06.F. Failure to meet the above requirements and time restrictions shall be considered as non - performance of Work under Subsection 150.08. D. MISCELLANEOUS ELEVATION DIFFERENTIALS FOR EXCAVATIONS ADJACENT TO THE TRAVELWAY Drainage structures, utility facilities, or any other work which results in a difference in elevation adjacent to the travelway shall be planned and coordinated to be performed in such a manner to minimize the time traffic is exposed to this condition. The excavation should be back filled to the minimum requirements of Detail 150 -E as soon as practical. Stage construction such as plating or backfilling the incomplete work may be required. The difference in elevation shall not be allowed to exist for more than five (5) calendar days under any circumstances. Failure to correct this condition shall be considered as non- performance of Work under Subsection 150.08. E. CONDUIT INSTALLATION IN PAVED AND DIRT SHOULDERS The installation of conduit and conduit systems along the shoulders of a traveled way shall be planned and installed in a manner to minimize the length of time 52 that traffic is exposed to a difference in elevation condition. The following restrictions and limitations shall apply: 1. Differences in Elevation of Two (2 ") Inches or Less The shoulder may remain open when workers are not present. When workers are present the shoulder shall be closed and the channelization devices shall meet the requirements of Subsection 150.05. The difference in elevation on the shoulder shall remain for a maximum period of fourteen (14) calendar days. 2. Differences in Elevation Greater Than Two (2 ") Inches The shoulder shall be closed. The shoulder closure shall not exceed twenty -four (24) hours in duration unless the Special Conditions in Subsection 150.11 modifies this restriction or the Engineer allows the work to be considered as a continuous operation. Failure to meet these requirements shall be considered as non - performance of Work under Subsection 150.08. F. MODIFICATIONS TO TIME RESTRICTIONS The Contractor may propose any alternate temporary traffic control plan that utilizes a portion of the travel lane as a "buffer space ". This buffer space may allow for an enhanced work area that will allow for the placement of materials to proceed at a pace that could not be achieved with the time restriction requirements outlined in Subsections 150.06.A, 150.06.B, and 150.06.C. The Contractor may propose modified time restrictions based on the use of the buffer space. Any proposed modifications in the time duration allowed for the differences in elevations to exist shall be reviewed by the Engineer as a component of the overall TTC plan. No modifications shall be made until the proposed plan is accepted by the Engineer. The Engineer shall have no obligation to consider any proposal which results in an increase in cost to the Department. For the travel lane described in each of the Details 150 -B, 150 -C, 150 -D and 150 -E it is presumed that the pavement marking edgeline (yellow or white solid stripe) is located at the very edge of the travel lane surface. A buffer space (temporary paved shoulder) that utilizes a portion of the travel lane should be six (6') feet in width desirable but shall not be less than four (4') feet in width. Any remaining travel lane(s) shall not be less than ten (10') feet in width. Modifications to drum spacing shown in the details above will not be allowed. If the proposed shifting of the traffic to obtain a buffer space and maintain a minimum travel lane(s) of ten (10') feet requires the use of any existing paved shoulders then the cost of maintenance and repair of the existing paved shoulder(s) shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor is responsible for the costs of maintenance and repairs even if the existing paved shoulder(s) is to be removed in a later stage of the work. Existing shoulders that have rumble strips shall have the rumble strips removed before the shoulder can be utilized as part of the travel lane. The cost of the removal of the rumble strips shall be done at no cost to the Department even if the shoulder is to be removed in a later stage of the work. 53 Any modifications to the staging and time restrictions that are approved as part of the TTC plan shall be agreed to in writing. Failure to meet these modifications shall be considered as non - performance of the Work under Subsection 150.08. G. ASPHALTIC CONCRETE RESURFACING PROJECTS SHOULDER CONSTRUCTION INCLUDED AS A PART OF THE CONTRACT: When the placement of asphaltic concrete materials creates a difference in elevation greater than two (2 ") inches between the earth shoulder (grassed or un- grassed) and the edge of travelway or between the earth shoulder and a paved shoulder that is less than four (4') feet in width, the Contractor shall place and maintain drums in accordance with the requirements of Subsection 150.05A.1.a.4. When the edge of the paved surface is tapered with a 30 -45 degree wedge, drums may be spaced at 2.0 times the speed limit in MPH. Drums shall remain in place and be maintained until the difference in elevation has been eliminated by the placement of the appropriate shoulder materials. SHOULDER CONSTRUCTION NOT INCLUDED AS A PART OF THE CONTRACT: When the placement of asphaltic concrete materials creates a difference in elevation greater than two (2 ') inches between the earth shoulder (grassed or un- grassed) and the edge of travelway or between the earth shoulder and a paved shoulder that is Tess than four (4') feet in width, the Contractor shall notify the Engineer, in writing, when the resurfacing work including all punchlist items has been completed. See Subsection 150.03.L for the requirements for "LOW /SOFT SHOULDERS" and "SHOULDER DROP -OFF" signage. 54 Location of drums when Elevation Difference exceeds 4 inches. Drums spaced at 20 foot intervals. Note: If the travel way width is reduced to less than 10 feet by the use of drums, vertical panels shall be used in lieu of drums. • New Construction ELEVATION DIFFERENCE GREATER THAN 4 INCHES DETAIL 150 -B Drums spaced at 40 foot intervals. Location of drums when Elevation Difference is 2+ inches to 4 inches. • • New Construction Travel Lane 6 inches ± Travel Lane ELEVATION DIFFERENCE 2+ to 4 inches DETAIL 150 -C 55 • • • Drums spaced at 80 foot intervals. Location of drums when Elevation Difference is 2 inches or less. NO STEEPER THAN 4:1 • Compacted graded aggregate, subbase material or dirt. New Construction ELEVATION DIFFERENCE OF 2 INCHES OR LESS Location of drums immediately after completion of healed sections spaced at 40 foot intervals. New Construction DETAIL 150 -D HEALED SECTION DETAIL 150 -E TOP OF DRUM TO BE LEVEL 56 4 feet ± Travel Lane 2 feet ± Travel Lane 150.07 FLAGGING AND PILOT CARS: A. FLAGGERS Flaggers shall be provided as required to handle traffic, as specified in the Plans or Special Provisions, and as required by the Engineer. B. FLAGGER CERTIFICATION All flaggers shall meet the requirements of the MUTCD and shall have received training and a certificate upon completion of the training from one of the following organizations: National Safety Council Southern Safety Services Construction Safety Consultants Ivey Consultants American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) Certifications from other agencies will be accepted only if their training program has been approved by any one of the organizations listed above. Failure to provide certified flaggers as required above shall be reason for the Engineer suspending work involving the flagger(s) until the Contractor provides the certified flagger(s). Flaggers shall have proof of certification and valid identification (photo I.D.) available any time they are performing flagger duties. C. FLAGGER APPEARANCE AND EQUIPMENT Flaggers shall wear high - visibility clothing in compliance with Subsection 150.01.A. The apparel background (outer) material color shall be fluorescent orange -red, fluorescent yellow - green, or a combination of the two as defined in the ANSI standard. The retroreflective material shall be orange, yellow, white, silver, yellow - green, or a fluorescent version of these colors, and shall be visible at a minimum distance of one thousand (1000) feet. The retroreflective safety apparel shall be designed to clearly identify the wearer as a person. They shall use a Stop /Slow paddle meeting the requirements of the MUTCD for controlling traffic. The Stop /Slow paddles shall have a shaft length of seven (7) feet minimum. The Stop /Slow paddle shall be retro - reflectorized for both day and night usage. In addition to the Stop /Slow paddle, a flagger may use a flag as an additional device to attract attention. This flag shall meet the minimum requirements of the MUTCD. The flag shall, as a minimum, be 24" inches square and red or red /orange in color. For night work, the vest shall have reflectorized stripes which meet the requirements of the MUTCD. D. FLAGGER WARNING SIGNS Signs for flagger traffic control shall be placed in advance of the flagging operation in accordance with the MUTCD. In addition to the signs required by the MUTCD, signs at regular intervals, warning of the presence of the flagger shall be placed beyond 57 SCHEDULE OF DEDUCTIONS FOR EACH CALENDAR DAY OF DEFICIENCIES OF TRAFFIC CONTROL INSTALLATION AND /OR MAINTENANCE ORIGINAL TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT From More Than To and Including Daily Charge $0 $100,000 $200 $100,000 $1,000,000 $500 $1,000,000 $5,000,000 $1,000 $5,000,000 $20,000,000 $1,500 $20,000,000 $40,000,000 $2,000 the point where traffic can reasonably be expected to stop under the most severe conditions for that day's work. E. PILOT VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS Pilot vehicles will be required during placement of bituminous surface treatment or asphaltic concrete on two -lane roadways unless otherwise specified. Pilot vehicles shall meet the requirements of the MUTCD. F. PORTABLE TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS The Contractor may request, in writing, the substitution of portable temporary traffic control signals for flaggers on two -lane two -way roadways provided the temporary signals meets the requirements of the MUTCD, Section 647, and Subsection 150.02.A.8. As a part of this request, the Contractor shall also submit an alternate temporary traffic control plan in the event of a failure of the signals. Any alternate plan that requires the use of flaggers shall include the use of certified flaggers. The Contractor shall obtain the approval of the Engineer before the use of any portable temporary traffic control signals will be permitted. 150.08 ENFORCEMENT The safe passage of pedestrians and traffic through and around the temporary traffic control zone, while minimizing confusion and disruption to traffic flow, shall have priority over all other Contractor activities. Continued failure of the Contractor to comply with the requirements of Section 150 (TRAFFIC CONTROL) will result in non - refundable deductions of monies from the Contract as shown in this Subsection for non- performance of Work. Failure of the Contractor to comply with this Specification shall be reason for the Engineer suspending all other work on the Project, except erosion control and traffic control, taking corrective action as specified in Subsection 105.15, and /or withholding payment of monies due to the Contractor for any work on the Project until traffic control deficiencies are corrected. These other actions shall be in addition to the deductions for non - performance of traffic control. 58 $40,000,000 $3,000 150.09 MEASUREMENT A. TRAFFIC CONTROL When listed as a pay item in the Proposal, payment will be made at the Lump Sum price bid, which will include all traffic control not paid for separately, and will be paid as follows: When the first Construction Report is submitted, a payment of 25 (twenty-five) percent of the Lump Sum price will be made. For each progress payment thereafter, the total of the Project percent complete shown on the last pay statement plus 25 (twenty-five) percent will be paid (less previous payments), not to exceed one hundred (100) percent. When no payment item for Traffic Control Sum is shown in the Proposal, all of the requirements of Section 150 and the Temporary Traffic Control Plan shall be in full force and effect. The cost of complying with these requirements will not be paid for separately, but shall be included in the overall bid submittal. B. SIGNS When shown as a pay item in the contract, interim special guide signs will be paid for as listed below. All other regulatory, warning, and guide signs, as required by the Contract, will be paid for under Traffic Control Lump Sum or included in the overall bid submitted. 1. Interim ground mounted or interim overhead special guide signs will be measured for payment by the square foot. This payment shall be full compensation for furnishing the signs, including supports as required, erecting, illuminating overhead signs, maintaining, removing, re- erecting, and final removal from the Project. Payment will be made only one time regardless of the number of moves required. 2. Remove and reset existing special guide signs, ground mount or overhead, complete, in place, will be measured for payment per each. Payment will be made only one time regardless of the number of moves required. 3. Modify special guide signs, ground mount or overhead, will be measured for payment by the square foot. The area measured shall include only that portion of the sign modified. Payment shall include materials, removal from posts or supports when necessary, and remounting as required. C. TEMPORARY BARRIER 59 Temporary Barrier shall be measured as specified in Section 622. D. CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN, PORTABLE Changeable Message Sign, Portable will be measured as specified in Section 632. E. TEMPORARY GUARDRAIL ANCHORAGE, Type 12 Temporary Guardrail Anchorage- Type 12 will be measured by each assembly, complete in place and accepted according to the details shown in the plans, which shall also include the additional guardrail and appurtenances necessary for transition and connection to Temporary Concrete Barrier. Payment shall include all necessary materials, equipment, labor, site preparation, maintenance and removal. F. TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION TEMPORARY Traffic Signal Installation Temporary will be measured as specified in Section 647. G. FLASHING BEACON ASSEMBLY Flashing Beacon Assemblies will be measured as specified in Section 647. H. PORTABLE IMPACT ATTENUATORS Each Portable Impact Attenuator will be measured by the unit /array which shall include all material components, hardware, incidentals, labor, site preparation, and maintenance, including spare parts recommended by the manufacturer for repairing accident damage. Each unit will be measured only once regardless of the number of locations installed, moves required, or number of repairs necessary because of traffic damage. Upon completion of the project, the units shall be removed and retained by the Contractor. I. PAVEMENT MARKINGS Pavement markings will be measured as specified in Section 150. 1 TEMPORARY WALKWAYS WITH DETECTABLE EDGING Temporary walkways with detectable edging will be measured in linear feet (meters), complete in place and accepted, which shall include all necessary materials, equipment, labor, site preparation, temporary pipes, passing spaces, maintenance and removal. Excavation and backfill are not measured separately for payment. No payment will be made for temporary walkways where existing pavements or existing edging (that meets the requirements of MUTCD) are utilized for the temporary walkway. Payment for temporary detectable edging, including approved barriers and channelizing devices, installed on existing pavement shall be included in Traffic Control -Lump Sum. K. TEMPORARY CURB CUT WHEELCHAIR RAMPS 60 Temporary curb cut wheelchair ramps are measured as the actual number formed and poured, complete and accepted, which shall include all necessary materials, equipment, labor, site preparation, maintenance and removal. No additional payment will be made for sawing existing sidewalk and removal and disposal of removed material for temporary wheelchair ramp construction. No additional payment will be made for constructing the detectable warning surface. L. TEMPORARY AUDIBLE INFORMATION DEVICE Temporary audible information devices are measured as the actual number furnished and installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, which shall include all necessary materials, equipment, labor, site preparation, maintenance and removal. Each temporary audible information device will be paid for only one time regardless of the number of times it's reused during the duration of The Work. These devices shall remain the property of the Contractor. 150.10 PAYMENT: When shown in the Schedule of Items in the Proposal, the following items will be paid for separately. Item No. 150. Traffic Control Lump Sum Item No. 150. Traffic Control, Solid Traffic Stripe _ Inch, (Color) per Linear Mile Item No. 150. Traffic Control, Skip Traffic Stripe _ Inch, (Color) per Linear mile Item No. 150. Traffic Control, Solid Traffic Stripe, Thermoplastic Inch, (Color) per Linear Mile Item No. 150. Traffic Control, Skip Traffic Stripe, Thermoplastic Inch, (Color) per Linear Mile Item No. 150. Traffic Control, Pavement Arrow with Raised Reflectors per Each Item No. 150. Traffic Control, Raised Pavement Markers -All Types. per Each Item No. 150. Interim Ground Mounted Special Guide Signs per Square Foot Item No. 150. Interim Overhead Special Guide Signs per Square Foot Item No. 150. Remove & Reset Existing Special Guide Signs, Ground Mount, Complete in Place per Each Item No. 150. Remove & Reset, Existing Special Guide Signs, Overhead, Complete in Place per Each Item No. 150. Traffic Control, Portable Impact Attenuator per Each Item No. 150. Traffic Control, Pavement Markers, Words and Symbols per Square Foot Item No. 150. Traffic Control, Pavement Arrow (Painted) with Raised Reflectors per Each Item No. 150. Traffic Control, Workzone Law Enforcement per Hour 61 Item No. 150. Modify Special Guide Sign, Ground Mount per Square Foot Item No. 150. Modify Special Guide Sign, Overhead per Square Foot Item No. 150. Temporary Walkways With Detectable Edging per Linear foot Item No. 150. Temporary Curb Cut Wheelchair Ramps per Each Item No. 150. Temporary Audible Information Device per Each Item No. 620. Temporary Barrier per Linear Foot Item No. 632. Changeable Message Sign, Portable per Each Item No. 641. Temporary Guardrail Anchorage, Type 12 per Each Item No. 647. Traffic Signal Installation, Temp Lump Sum Item No. 647. Flashing Beacon Assembly, Structure Mounted per Each Item No. 647. Flashing Beacon Assembly, Cable Supported per Each 62 AUGUSTA UTILITIES DEPARTMENT WATER SYSTEM PROJECT - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT REVISED MARCH 19, 2004 WATER MAIN ITEMS W 1A through W-3J - All piping line items shall be measured in linear feet and shall include costs for piping and installation, trench excavation, trench box, dewatering, asphalt cutting, normal joints and gaskets, normal backfill, pressure and leakage testing, pipe sterilization, bacteriological testing, and flushing. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM W-4 - jack and bore line items shall be measured in linear feet and shall include costs for casing piping, carrier piping, and installation, blasting, asphalt cutting, restrained joints and gaskets, end seals, and normal backfill. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM W-5 - Select backfill shall be measured in cubic yards and shall include costs for the backfill and installation as well as all transportation and stockpiling charges. The volume of material included shall be the actual measured "in-place" volume. The maximum trench width used to calculate the volume will be 7 feet. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM W-6 - Miscellaneous pipe fittings and connections shall be measured in pounds and include costs for all fittings and installation including normal joints and gaskets, mechanical joint restraint, etc., regardless of material. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM W-7 - Transition couplings shall be measured individually (each) and shall include costs for couplings, soil surface preparation, connection to water main, excavation, asphalt /concrete cutting, installation, normal backfill, and testing. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM WA - Fire hydrants shall be measured individually (each) and shall indude costs for hydrants, soil surface preparation, connection to water main, all associated valves and fittings, concrete pad (if required), excavation, asphalt /concrete cutting, installation, normal backfill, and testing. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEMS W-9A through W-12 - All valve line items shall be measured individually (each) and shall include costs for valves, valve boxes /vaults, manholes, valve extensions, excavation, dewatering, asphalt /concrete cutting, all associated fittings, installation, normal backfill, and testing. No additional payment shall be made for these items. WATER MEASURE PMT 04 0319 (2) 1 OF 4 REVISED MARCH 19, 2004 ITEM W-13 - Tapping sleeve and valves shall be measured individually (each) and shall include costs for sleeve, valve, associated hardware, valve boxes, temporary plugging/ draining of pipeline, excavation, dewatering, asphalt /concrete cutting, installation, normal backfill, and testing. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM W-14 - Check valves and vaults shall be measured individually (each) and shall include costs for valves, valve boxes /vaults, manholes, valve extensions, excavation, dewatering, asphalt /concrete cutting, all associated pipe and fittings, installation, normal backfill, and testing. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM W-15 through W-16 - Long and short side water service connections shall be measured individually (each) and shall include costs for piping, water meter connection, dewatering, asphalt / concrete cutting (including service markings), installation, normal backfill, and property restoration. This line item shall include the cost of reconnection of any existing services, if required. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM W-17 - Polyethylene pipe wrap shall be measured in linear feet and shall include costs for pipe wrap materials and installation. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM W-18 - Tie -ins to existing lines shall be measured individually (each) and shall include costs for piping, dewatering, asphalt /concrete cutting, installation, normal backfill, and property restoration. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM W-19 - All cut -in gate valves shall be measured individually (each) and shall include costs for valves, valve boxes /vaults, manholes, valve extensions, excavation, dewatering, asphalt /concrete cutting, all associated fittings, installation, normal backfill, and testing. No additional payment shall be made for this item. ITEM W-20 - Cut and plug existing water line shall be measured individually and shall include all costs associated with cutting into an existing line and plugging it as detailed in the plans and specifications. No additional payment shall be made for this item. ITEM W-21 - Miscellaneous concrete shall be measured in cubic yards and shall include costs for concrete, installation, excavation, dewatering, soil stabilization, pipe stabilization, asphalt cutting, and normal backfill. No additional payment shall be made for these items. PAVEMENT STRUCTURES ITEM P-1 - Asphalt overlay shall be measured in square yards and shall include costs for asphalt materials and installation, temporary striping and permanent striping (replaced in kind), and markers (both temporary and permanent). No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM P -2 - Aggregate base (10 thick) and asphalt patch (2 1/2" thick) shall be measured in square yards and shall include costs for all aggregates (regardless of type), 2 " graded aggregate base removal and disposal, bituminous tack coat, asphalt, installation, excavation, striping (both temporary and permanent), and markers (both temporary and permanent). The square yardage calculation shall be based upon a standard width of seven (7) feet for payment purposes. No additional payment shall be made for these items. WATER MEASURE PMT 04 03 19 (2) 2 OF 4 REVISED MARCH 19, 2004 ITEM P - - Asphalt pavement leveling shall be measured in tons and shall include costs for all asphalt (regardless of type) used to create a level road surface prior to asphalt overlay as authorized by the project representative. The payment shall be based upon confirmed delivery tickets. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM P4 - Milling shall be measured in square yards and shall include all materials, labor, equipment, and material removal and disposal costs. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEMS P thro gh P - Concrete sidewalk and driveways shall be measured in square yards and shall include costs for existing sidewalk removal and disposal, 3000 psi concrete, installation, site preparation, formwork, and finishing. Existing concrete shall be removed to the nearest joint as directed by the project representative. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM P - - Asphalt driveway replacement shall be measured in square yards and shall include costs for existing asphalt removal and disposal, asphalt, installation, site preparation. Existing asphalt shall be removed to the nearest joint as directed by the project representative. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM P - Curb and /or gutter placement shall be measured in linear feet and shall include costs for existing curb and /or gutter removal and disposal, concrete, installation, site preparation, formwork, and finishing. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM P - - Curb and gutter removal and replacement shall be measured in linear feet and shall include costs for removal and disposal of existing concrete curb and gutter, concrete, installation, site preparation, formwork, and finishing. No additional payment shall be made for these items. MISCELLANEOUS ITEM M - Flowable fill shall be measured in cubic yards and shall include costs for all materials, labor, equipment, and excess materials. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM M - - Rock excavation shall be measured in cubic yards and shall include costs for blasting, labor, equipment, and material removal and disposal. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM M - - Foundation backfill shall be measured in cubic yards and shall include costs for the backfill and installation as well as all transportation and stockpiling charges. Quantities shall be verified by trench volume calculation. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM M4 - Clearing and grubbing shall be measured in acres and shall include costs for vegetation removal, stockpiling, disposal and any required permitting. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM M - Fence removal and replacement shall be measured in linear feet and shall include all costs associated with removal and replacement of the existing fence with new WATER MEASURE PMT 04 03 19 12) 3 OF 4 REVISED MARCH 19, 2004 materials of like quality as necessary for water line installation. No additional payment shall be made for these items. LUMP SUM CONSTRUCTION ITEM LS-1 - Lump sum construction includes, but is not limited to, the items described in the bid schedule. No separate or additional payment shall be made for these items. WATER MEASURE PMT 04 0319 (2) 4 0F 4 BASIS FOR DESIGN: SECTION 14A WATER .DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS Augusta Utilities Department Design Standards & Construction Specifications September 2000 Design shall conform to the requirements as set forth in "Minimum Standards for Public Water" (latest version) as published by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (www.dnr.state.ga.us /dnr). A Professional Engineer registered in the State of Georgia must prepare the plans and specifications. There shall be no physical connection between a potable water supply and a questionable water supply which would allow unsafe (contaminated) water to enter the potable water system by direct pressure, vacuum, gravity or any other means. Hydraulic designs shall be based upon pressure data applicable to the portion of the service area, which will serve the proposed facility. Air release valves in vaults shall be provided at all high points in the water main as required by the Utilities Director. All water distribution systems shall be looped to the greatest extent .possible. Water mains shall have a minimum nominal inside diameter of 8 inches. 6 -inch mains will be allowed in single - family residential subdivisions where the system is looped. Water mains having an inside diameter of less than 6 inches will not normally be considered. During construction when deviations from approved plans are desired, the Augusta Utilities Department's Inspector shall be notified. Revised plans shall be submitted as soon as possible to the Augusta Utilities Department for approval. Minor changes not affecting capacities, flaws or operation may be allowed in the field during construction by the Utilities Department's Inspector. The Inspector shall have final authority as to what constitutes a minor or major change. An approved set of Record Drawings clearly showing any changes shall be submitted to the Augusta Utilities Department Inspector at the completion of the work and prior to sign -off of the final plat. The Contractor/Developer is responsible for verifying the exact location, size and material of any existing water facility proposed for connection or use by the project. All phases of construction must be completed in accordance with the Erosion and Sedimentation Act 12 -7 -1 et seq., and no water main must be installed on or in close proximity of an abandoned landfill site or any site used for waste disposal. All work that occurs in the public right -of -way shall comply with the Augusta- Richmond County Planning Commission "Development Documents" (latest version) and Public Works Department's Right -of -Way Encroachment Guidelines (latest version). Any field 14,1 DESIGN STANDARDS FOR WATER MAINS: 14.1 COVER 14.2.3 Ten (10) feet minimum separation to gas mains. 14.2.4 Ten (10) feet minimum to underground electric cable. 14.2.5 Current Georgia EPD separation requirements. 14.2.6 All separation distances above are edge to edge. 14.3 VERTICAL SEPARATION 14.3.1 Water main shall cross over other pipes. 14 -2 changes that occur in the public right -of -way and are not specifically related to water or sewer items shall be coordinated with the Public Works Department. 14.1.1 Standard depth of cover is 4 feet below existing and proposed road surface (and areas designed for normal traffic loading) unless otherwise approved by the Augusta Utilities Department. 14.1.2 Minimum cover to finished grade over water mains shall be 36 inches. Minimum cover under ditch bottoms shall be 24 inches. These must be approved by the Augusta Utilities Department on a case -by -case basis. 14.2HORIZONTAL SEPARATION 14.2.1 Ten (10) feet to any existing or proposed sanitary sewer /force main, storm sewer or sewer manhole (less than 10 feet requires pipe material to be Ductile Iron Pipe (DIP) for both Water Main and Sewer/Force Main). 14.2.2 Fifteen (15) feet to buildings, top of bank of lakes /streams /creeks, other structures (10 feet absolute minimum — only when unavoidable, and pipe material is required to be DIP). 14.3.2 Eighteen (18) inch minimum separation (edge to edge) between all pipes and cables shall be maintained (6 inch absolute minimum separation with DIP) when conforming to Georgia EPD separation requirements. 14.3.3 When water mains cross under sewers, additional measures shall be taken. At least 18 inches of separation between the bottom of the sewer and the top of the Augusta Utilities Department Design Standards & Construction Specifications September 2000 water main shall be provided. Adequate structural support for the sewer to prevent deflection or settling on the water main. The joint of water pipe shall be centered at the crossing. Encasement of the water pipe in concrete shall also be considered. 14.4 LAYOUT 14.4.1 Normal location of proposed water lines is on the north side of east -west streets, and the east side of north - south streets. 14.4.2 For existing County. roads, the proposed water line will generally be located five (5) feet inside the right -of -way. For existing State roads, the proposed water line must be located five (5) feet inside the right -of -way. Unusual circumstances may warrant deviation. The location of the water line will be determined, also, bythe location of the existing lines to be tied into at the beginning and end of the project. 14.4.3 For subdivisions, the proposed water line shall be located four (4) feet from the back of the curb. Where ditches are present beside the curb, refer to the Right -of- Way Encroachment Guidelines (latest version) published by the Public Works Departrnent. 14.4.4 Wherever possible, avoid laying water line on the same side of the road as the gas lines. 14.4.5 Water service lines for residential development shall be located at the center of lot. 14.4.6 Dead ends shall be minimized by making appropriate tie -ins whenever practical. Permanent dead ends will not be accepted unless unavoidable. Dead ends shall be equipped with a fire hydrant. If, under special circumstances, where water lines smaller than six (6) inches in diameter are accepted, an approved blowoff shall be required for flushing purposes. A minimum of two 22 -112- degree bends shall be required on 6" and larger water lines in cul -de -sacs and shall be shown as such on plans. 14.4.7 All water mains shall be placed in right -of -way areas or dedicated easements. All easements shall allow adequate area to construct and maintain the water line and appurtenances involved. Permanent easements shall be a minimum of 15 feet wide with line installed in center of easement. Permanent easements shall be provided as needed to serve adjacent property, even if the water line is not installed at that time. If the line has not been installed to future serve adjacent property, a larger easement than the minimum may be required to construct future Augusta Utilities oeparlment Design Standards & Construction Specifications September 2000 14 -3 line. Easement agreements shall be specific to state that no permanent structures may be constructed within the limits of permanent easements. 14.5 WATER MAIN MATERIAL Water mains shall be either ductile iron pipe (DIP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), or galvanized pipe as outlined below. Any pipe, solder and flux used during installation of the water lines and services must be "lead- free" with not more than 8% lead in pipe and fittings, and not more than 0.2% lead in solders and flux. DIP shall be centrifugally cast and shall conform to AWWA C150 /ANSI A21.50 (latest version) for design and AWWA C151 /ANSI A21.51 (latest version) for manufacture. PVC pipe 6 inch to 12 inch diameter shall conform to AWWA C900 (latest ''version). PVC pipe 14 inch to 36 inch diameter shall conform to AWWA C905 (latest version). For water mains 6" through 16 ", DIP Pressure Class 350 shall be allowed. For water mains 18" through 24 ", DIP Pressure Cl 300 shall be allowed. PVC C900 (most current date), Class 200, SDR -I4 with cast iron equivalent O.D.s, gasket bell end with elastomeric gaskets shall be allowed for water mains 6" through 10" (solvent weld joints are not permitted). Galvanized pipe shall be seamless, American made, Schedule 80 and shall conform with the ASTM Specifications. Flanged DIP shall have threaded ductile iron flanges and shall conform to the requirements of AWWA C115 (latest version). All flanges shall be Ductile Iron Class 150, ANSI B 16.5 (latest version). Flanges shall be flat faced and all joints shall use 1/8 inch black neoprene full -faced gaskets. Ductile iron pipe and fittings shall have bituminous coating outside and shall be cement lined in accordance with AWWA C 104 /ANSI A21.4 (latest version). DIP shall have 1/16" cement mortar lining with rubber gasket push -on joints or mechanical joints. Mechanical joint glands shall be ductile iron. Tee bolts and nuts shall be Cor -Ten steel. Rubber gasket joints shall conform to AWWA C111 /ANSI A21.11 (latest version), and shall be furnished by the pipe manufacturer with the pipe. A non -toxic vegetable soap lubricant shall be supplied with the pipe in sufficient quantities for installing the pipe. The lubricant shall be approved by NSF for use with potable water mains. Pipe classes designated previously in this standard are .minimum allowed. Actual pipe class shall be determined based upon the installation and the use intended. Pipe shall be appropriately labeled on the drawings. All PVC pipe for potable water service shall bear the approved stamp of the National Sanitation Foundation. Copper wire (12 gauge, bare single strand) shall be attached along the top of all buried PVC water lines, wrapped around service corporations and stubbed up into all valves boxes for locating purposes. 14.5.1 DIP shall be required in the following circumstances: 14.5.1.1 Within 10 feet of sanitary and storm pipes. Augusta Utilities Department Design Standards & Construction Specifications September 2000 14 -4 14.5.1.2 Within 15 feet of structures (near side of concrete footing), or top of bank of lakes/streams/creeks. 14.5.1.3 Crossings over or under sewers, gas and storm pipes with less than 18 inches separation, with no joint allowed within 10 feet of crossing. 14.5.1.4 Beneath all paved areas, excluding driveways or sidewalks. 14.5.1.5 Within project boundaries of subdivisions with private roads where the Utilities Department will take over the line for operations and maintenance. 14.5.1.6 Along all state right -of -ways. 14.5.2 The Utilities Director may mandate DTP in any instances of off-site or on -site construction where future abuse to the line is possible due to location or circumstances. 14.5.3 Restrained Joints shall be DIP as follows: For 12 -inch and Smaller — Restrained joint shall be U.S: Pipe Field 'Lok, American Ductile Iron Pipe Lok -Fast, EBAA Iron Mega -Lug, or an equivalent product. For 14 -inch Diameter and Larger — Restrained joint shall be U.S. Pipe TR Flex, American Ductile Iron Pipe Lok -Ring, or equivalent product. If inserting in older cast iron pipe, the restrained joint shall be as approved by the Augusta Utilities Department. Retainer Glands/Mega -Lug shall not be considered a fitting. The restraint method shall be suitable for the pipe size thickness and test pressure as required for the specified design case. The plans shall indicate the restrained length of pipe each side of the fittings. 14.5.4 Jack and Bore Installations: Casing pipe used with jack and bore shall be in accordance with requirements of the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) or railway specifications and Section 14C Excavation & Backfilling of these specifications. Carrier pipe shall be restrained joint DIP as outlined in paragraph 14.5.3. Augusta Utilities Department Design Standards & Construction Specitications September 2000 14 -5 Directional Bore Installations: Directional bores will be considered as a viable alternative to jack and bore installation under Augusta - Richmond County roadways. The Utilities Director will review each case for materials and construction methods. 14.5.5 Mains may be tapped as long as the tapping line is smaller than the tapped line unless otherwise approved by the Augusta Utilities Department. See Section 14.9 for service tap requirements. Equal size line connections approved by the Augusta Utilities Department shall require that a tee be cut into the main where possible. Tees are also required at locations dictated by the Utilities Director. Tapped connections in pipe and fittings shall be made in such a manner as to provide a watertight joint and adequate strength against pull -out. Tapping Sleeves and Valve shall be ductile iron, mechanical joint. Tapping sleeves and valves are required for all taps 4 inches and greater. Taps less than 4 inches shall be provided with a service saddle meeting the requirements of Section 14.9. Valves shall be provided on all taps. Tapping sleeves shall be a minimum of 6 feet from pipe joints. 14.5.6 Schedule 40 PVC shall only be used as sleeves for the installation of service line tubing under all pavement areas. Use in the water distribution system or other areas are not acceptable. 14.5.7 Unspecified transitions from DIP to PVC are not allowed. Material for transition shall be indicated and specified and must be approved by the Augusta Utilities • Department. 14.5.8 All construction material shall be first quality, not previously used. Repair clamps are not acceptable. Damaged or faulty pipe and materials must be properly replaced. All gaskets shall be new. When connecting to existing valves or fittings, gaskets shall be replaced, not reused: 14.5.9 The Engineer shall provide a complete set of shop drawings, which shall indicate the Augusta Utilities Department's specific material requirements. In general, material requirements will be guided by the latest versions of the specifications of AWWA, ANSI, ASTM, and NSF. 14.6 WATER MAIN SIZE The minimum size of water main shall be 6 inches unless otherwise approved by the Utilities Director. However, a professional engineer shall justify the size of the pipes with a hydraulic network analysis. Augusta Utilities Department Design Standards & Construction Specifications September 2000 14 -6 The new water main shall have the ability to meet maximum daily demands plus fire flow requirements as mandated by Georgia EPD "Minimum Standards for Public Water Systems" (latest version) and the Augusta Fire Marshal. The residual design pressure under all conditions shall not be less than 20 psi. 14.7 VALVES, FITTINGS AND APPURTENANCES Valving of all water distribution systems shall be designed to facilitate the isolation of each section of pipeline between intersections of the network. Generally, the number of valves at an intersection shall be one less than the number of pipes forming the intersection. Gate valves, 4 inches to 12 inches, shall be the resilient seat type conforming to AWWA C509 (latest version). Valves larger than 12 inches shall be gear operated butterfly valves, conforming to AWWA C504 ( Iatest version). Wafer valves shall not be accepted. Valves shall generally be installed at intervals of not more than 2,000 LF.on transmission mains and on all primary branches connected to these mains. Where possible, a valve shall be installed next to a fire hydrant for locating purposes. In high density areas (25 dwelling units), valves shall be installed as necessary to minimize the number of persons affected by a water main break. The Utilities Director shall determine which mains are distribution or transmission. Valves shall OPEN LEFT if installed south of Gordon Highway (SR 10), or OPEN RIGHT if installed north of Gordon Highway. Valves shall be provided with valve stem extensions to within 6 inches of ground surface, where centerline of pipe to grade is greater than 4 feet. Valve boxes shall be M &H E -2702, Mueller H10364 or approved equal. Each valve box shall be slip -type to adjust for a minimum cover of 36" bury. The flanged base of the valve box shall be at least six (6) inches above the pipe so not to stress water lines 4" and smaller. Extension pieces will be required for additional depth over valves. Extensions shall be M &H E -3120 or Mueller H- 10375. Covers shall have "WATER" cast on top. All valves, bends, tees, crosses and dead ends shall be restrained by a mechanical restraint systems as outlined in Paragraph 14.5.3., or by use of a concrete thrust block in those instances that warrant such an installation. Thrust blocks shall be poured -in -place concrete having a minimum compressive strength of 3,000 psi after 28 days of cure time. Calculations for restrained joints shall be provided by the design engineer. Soil bearing value shall be 2,000 psf maximum. Lower values shall be used when soil is poor quality. All materials, fittings and appurtenances intended for use in pressure pipe systems shall be designed and constructed for a minimum working pressure of 150 psi unless the specific application dictates a higher working pressure requirement. Standard pressure pipe fittings of size four (4) inch ID and larger .shall be ductile iron conforming to AWWA C153 (latest version), with mechanical joints unless flanged or Augusta Utilities Department Design Standards & Construction Specifications September 2000 14 -7 restrained joints are required. Gray cast -iron fittings are not allowed. Ductile iron fittings shall be cement lined in accordance with AWWA C104 (latest version). Mechanical joint fittings, 24 inches and smaller shall be rated for 350 psi working pressure. Flanged joint fittings 24 inches and smaller shall be rated for 250 psi working pressure. All fittings 30 inches and larger shall be rated for 250 psi worldng pressure. For sizes less than four (4) inch ID, fittings shall be suitable to the pipe material and application. Glands for mechanical joint fittings shall be ductile iron, and tee bolts and nuts shall be Cor -Ten steel. Only bolt systems furnished by the ranufacturer for mechanical joints are acceptable; nuts and bolts shall be new, not reused. Pipe gaskets shall be new as supplied by the pipe manufacturer. All flanges shall be ductile iron Class 150, ANSI B16.5. All flanges shall be flat faced. Full face, 1/8 inch black neoprene gaskets shall be used on all flanged joints. All joints shall conform to AWWA C111 ( Iatest version). Bolts, nuts and washers for flanges shall be hot dip galvanized, except T- bolts shall be Car -Ten steel. List of Specifications: ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51 -96 4 -FEB -1996 or latest version American National Standard for Ductile -Iron Pipe, Centrifugally Cast, for Water ANSI/AWWA C150/A21.50 -96 1996 or latest version American National Standard for Thickness Design of Ductile -Iron Pipe ANSI/AWWA C115/A21.15 -94 1994 or latest version American National Standard for Flanged Ductile -Iron Pipe With Threaded Flanges ANSI/AWWA C111/A21.11 -95 1995 or latest version American National Standard for Rubber - Gasket Joints for Ductile -Iron Pressure Pipe and Fittings ANSI/AWWA C153 -98 1998 or latest version American National Standard for Ductile -Iron and Gray -Iron Fittings, 3 in. through 48 in. (75 mm through 1200 mm), for Water and Other Liquids ANSI/AWWA C104/A21.4-95 1995 or latest version American National Standard for Cement -Mortar Lining for Ductile -Iron Pipe and Fittings for Water 14.8 FIRE HYDRANTS Fire hydrants shall be provided in all water mains, transmission and distribution systems. Accepted models are Mueller #A- 24018, M &H Figure 29T AWWA Compression Type- Augusta Utilities Department Design Standards & Construction Specifications September 2000 14 -8 Dry Top - Traffic Model 150 psi working pressure, 300 psi testing pressure. Kennedy K- 81 D will also be accepted. All fire hydrants shall be ordered safety yellow body with white bonnet and caps. Fire hydrants shall be spaced such that the radius of protection will not be more than 500 feet. In certain areas, closer spacing may be required by the Fire Marshal. Each hydrant shall be left turn opening and capable of delivering a flow of at least 500 gallons per minute with a residual design pressure of not less than 20 psi, or a higher flow as required by the Fire Marshal. Multiple fire hydrants with looped mains and/or larger main sizes may be required to provide water for higher flow demand. Flow tests shall be performed to verify the specified fire flow demand. Fire hydrants shall be of the dry barrel break -away type conforming to AWWA C502 (latest version), with two 2 lh inches threaded hose nozzles and one 4 t inch threaded pumper nozzle. Hose and pumper nozzle threading shall be national standard. Show connection shall be 6 -inch mechanical joint. The center line of the nozzles shall be 18 inches above the finish grade. Hydrants shall have a 5 IA inch interior valve opening and be restrained from hydrant to tee at the main. At the discretion of the Utilities Director, additional protection for fire hydrants shall be provided including but not limited to concrete filled ductile iron traffic posts. Fire hydrant branches (from main to hydrant) shall be a minimum of 6 inches ID. Each branch shall be provided with a resilient seat gate valve located as close as possible to the main. Hydrants shall be located at or near road right -of -way lines with pumper nozzle pointing toward the road. A clear zone around all fire hydrants shall be adhered to, consisting of a 5 foot radius around the hydrant and 7 feet above the top of the hydrant. Maintain 15 feet minimum from hydrant to all structures. Placement of landscaping, fencing, etc. shall be considered in order to meet this clear zone requirement. List of Specifications: ANSI/AWWA C500 -93 1993 or latest version Metal- Seated Gate Valves for Water Supply Service (includes addendum C500a -95 ANSI/AWWA C502 -94 1994 or latest version Dry - Barrel Fire Hydrants (includes addendum C502a -95) ANSI/AWWA C503 -97 1997 or latest version Wet - Barrel Fire Hydrants ANSI/AWWA C504 -94 1994 or latest version Rubber - Sealed Butterfly Valves Augusta Utilities Department Design Standards & Construction Specifications September 2000 14 -9 ANSI/AWWA C507 -99 1- DEC -1999 or latest version Ball Valves 6 in. through 48 in. (150 mm through 1200 mm) ANSI/AWWA C508 -93 1993 or latest version Swing -Check Valves for Waterworks Service, 2 in. (50mm) Through 24 in. (600mm) NPS (includes addendum C508a -93 ANSI/AWWA C509 -94 1994 or latest version Resilient- Seated Gate Valves for Water - Supply Service (includes addendum C509a -95) ANSI/AWWA C550 -90 1990 or latest version Protective Epoxy Interior Coating for Valves and Hydrants 14.9 WATER SERVICE LINES AND TAPS Tapping sleeves and tapping crosses shall be of a heavy body ductile iron, mechanical joint suitable for a working pressure of 150 psi for sleeves and crosses larger than 14 -inch (200 psi for sleeves and crosses equal to or less than 14- inch), as approved by the Augusta Utilities Department. No direct service taps shall be allowed. All service line taps shall be supplied with corporation stops. Service line tubing shall be rolled of soft continuous and seamless copper Type K conforming to AWWA C800 and ASTM B -88 (latest version). Corporation Stops and Main Connectors: 3 /4" FB600 — 3 Ford or Equal 1" FB600 — 4 Ford or Equal Taper Thread Inlet by Flare Copper Outlet Eighth Bends: 3/4" LA02 — 33 Flare 1/8 Bend 3 /4" LA04 -- 33 Compression 1/8 Bend 1" LA02 — 44 Flare 1/8 Bend 1" LA04 — 44 Compression 1/8 Bend Minimum size for residential use shall be one (1) inch. The service line shall be laid in a straight line and be of a continuous piece of pipe from corporation to curb cock. The curb cock shall be located 6 inches behind and 8 inches below the top of new curb or edge of asphalt. Where service connects to DIP or any pressure -rated pipe, service saddles must be used. Brass double strap tapping saddles shall be used. U -bolt type straps are not acceptable. All water service taps on the main shall be spaced at a Augusta Utilities Department Design Standards & Construction Specifications September 2000 14 -10 14.10 METER INSTALLATION minimum distance of 18 inches apart and a minimum of 18 inches from a bell or fitting. If two or more taps are required at a minimum spacing, they shall be offset 45 alternatively. Services greater than one (1) inch shall be seamless galvanized. 2" services shall have two 2" 90- degree galvanized elbows per Augusta Utilities' 2 Inch Water Service detail. Services shall not exceed over 100 feet from the main to the meter. Where possible, meter shall be placed in unpaved area as close to the water main as possible. The Contractor/Developer shall furnish and install an approved meter box at the termination point of all water services, and maintain until such time as a meter is installed. Meters will be installed by Augusta Utilities Department at the time services is required at the stub -out. Each unit within a residential building (i.e., duplex, triplex, etc.) shall have a separate meter, unless prior approval is received by the Utilities Director. The proper sizing of service lines is the responsibility of the design engineer. Meters will be available in the following sizes only: 5/8 x 3/4, 1, 1 1 /2, 2, 3, 4 -inch, and larger standard sizes as necessary. Meter boxes for 1 Yi inch and smaller meters are standard. 2 -inch and larger shall be installed in a meter vault. The Augusta Utilities Department reserves the right to request historical data for meter sizing. Meter boxes shall be Rome type, 10" x 19" x 10" cast iron box and lid. The top shall have cast ribs on the bottom side with four (4) legs to prevent sliding movement. The box shall have a minimum weight of 37 lbs., for meters 1 V2 inch or smaller. Meter and curb stop shall be fully encased by the meter box. Meter vaults (for meters 2 inch and larger) shall be fabricated of masonry block or pre -cast reinforced concrete using 3,000 psi concrete and #4 rebar. The access hatch shall be made of heavy duty aluminum, and shall be hinged and lockable. The hatch shall be large enough for removal of the meter but no smaller than 48" x 36 ". Wall dimensions shall allow 2 feet of working clearance. Vault floors shall be no less than 4 inches thick with 3,000 psi concrete and #4 rebar, with the meter located no less than 18 inches off the floor. The Augusta Utilities Department assumes no responsibility for undersized meters and . problems associated with it. All meters will be provided and installed by the Augusta Utilities Department. The meters remain the property of the Augusta Utilities Department. Meters should generally be placed 18 inches inside the adjacent utility easement that parallels the right -of -way. Where sidewalk, two feet of clearance is required between the customer's side of the sidewalk edge and the meter box. In developments where the property line is not clearly defined (e.g., condominiums) the meter should be placed for ready access as approved by the Augusta Utilities Department. Meter and control valves shall be accessible and unobstructed for 4 feet in all directions. This shall include but not Augusta Utilities Department Design Standards & Construction Specifications September 2000 14 -11 be limited to transformers, telephone junction boxes, walls, trees, etc. Meters shall not be placed in areas that can be fenced, such as backyard. Meter boxes shall not be placed in any asphalt or concrete surfaced areas (sidewalks, driveways, curbs, etc.) unless approved in writing by Augusta Utilities. For shopping centers, the developer's engineer should give special consideration to meter layout so as to satisfy these requirements. When no alternative is available but to locate in asphalt, the top of box shall be flush with the asphalt surface. Meters shall not be located in low areas that normally receive storm water. The box shall also be located outside of parking stalls. The box and lid should be traffic bearing, but located outside of a commonly trafficked area. 14.11 BACKF'LOW PREVENTION DEVICES Backflow prevention devices shall be provided, as required by the Utilities Director and as set forth in these Standards. All irrigation systems, water services and fire lines for industrial/office/commercial, schools, mobile home parks, multi - family residences and any other locations as determined by the Utilities Director shall require suitable backflow prevention assemblies on the customer side of service lines (domestic, irrigation, and fire). Backflow devices shall be tested by a certified person and the results furnished to the Augusta Utilities Department prior to any water use. Residential development shall install a "Dual Check" Backflow Device on the customer's side of service line at the point of tie -in to the water meter. The plumber or builder tying service into the set meter will submit the test results for the backflow prevention device to the Augusta . Utilities Department's Inspector prior to acceptance and any water use. Backflow prevention device assemblies shall be the latest approved product of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the production of this type equipment. All assemblies shall be as approved by the America Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE), The American National Standards Institute (ANSI), The American Water Works Association (AWWA), Foundation for Cross Connection Control and Hydraulic Research of the University of Southern California, and the Georgia State Plumbing Code. Type and size of assemblies shall be indicated on the drawings. Augusta Utilities Department Design Standards & Construction Specifications September 2000 Backflow prevention device ownership and maintenance responsibilities shall be as set forth in the appropriate ordinances. The Owner shall document yearly that the backflow prevention device has been tested annually by a qualified technician. A copy of the technician's certification must be attached to the test results and subrnitted to the Augusta Utilities Director. Engineer must comply with the Augusta Utilities Department Policies and Procedures for Backflow Prevention by Containment (latest version). A copy of this manual is available upon request. 14 -12 List of Specifications: ANSUAWWA C510 -97 1997 or latest version Double Check Valve Backflow - Prevention Assembly ANSUAWWA C511 -97 1997 or latest version Reduced - Pressure Principle Backflow- Prevention Assembly 14.12 SYSTEM PRESSURES The design engineer shall not assume a pressure greater than 35 psi at the meter of detector check valve without confirmation from the Augusta Utilities Department. The design engineer, if possible, should field verify the available pressures prior to finalizing their design. The Augusta Utilities Department does not guarantee or warrant any pressure or flow above what the system can furnish. Augusta Utilities reserves the right to Iimit water usage for irrigation in the event of drought, or requirement .by the Georgia EPD. 14.13 FIRE LINES All fire lines shall have a detector check valve with a 5/8 inch by -pass meter (to detect low flows) within the right -of -way or dedicated easement. No exceptions to the by -pass meter requirement shall be made regardless of sprinkler system type, configuration, etc. CONSTRUCTION: 14.14 WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM INSTALLATION Authorization must be obtained from the Augusta Utilities Department to construct, alter or modify a water line. Construction of water infrastructure will be authorized by the Utilities Department upon approval of submitted plans and notification of the Augusta Utilities Department at least 24 hours prior to starting construction (706 - 772 - 5503). Where water lines will encroach public right -of -way, a Right -of -Way Encroachment Permit approved by the Public Works Department is required prior to construction. A Right -of -Way Encroachment Permit application is available through the Public Works Department (706 - 821 - 1706). Installation of water mains and associated appurtenances shall be in accordance with current AWWA specifications and manufacturer's requirements for the specific product. Loading or unloading and storage of pipe, fittings, valves, etc. shall be done such that to avoid damage. The interior of all pipe, fittings, valves, etc. shall be kept free of dirt and foreign matter at all times. All piping shall be placed in a dry trench with a stable Augusta Utilities Department Design Standards & Construction Specifications September 2000 14 -13 bottom. Wet trench installation shall be allowed only upon written approval of the Utilities Director. Mechanical restraint systems shall be required at each fitting involving a change of direction and as specified in the approved plans. Concrete thrust blocks will be allowed in lieu of mechanical restraint systems. Backfill shall be free of boulders and debris, and shall comform to Georgia Department of Transportation Specifications. Sharp or rocky material encountered in the base shall be replaced with proper bedding. Pipe shall be laid on line and grade as designed. Pipe joints, gravity blocks, service connections, and conflicts shall be left exposed until visually inspected and approved by the Augusta Utilities Department's Inspector. Fire hydrants shall be installed true and plumb with the center of the pumper nozzle facing toward the road. Hydrants shall not be placed in the sidewalk. The engineer will be responsible for moving hydrants placed in sidewalks. All valves shall be placed according to plans. Valve sterns shall be installed plumb. Valve stem extensions are required as described in Section 14.7. Air relief valves shall be installed at all high points in the water main where air can collect, as shown on the plans or as directed by Augusta Utilities. List of Specifications: ANSUAWWA C600 -93 1993 or latest version Installation of Ductile -Iron Water Mains and Their Appurtenances ANSUAWWA C605 -94 30 -JAN -1994 or latest version Underground Installation of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Pipe and Fittings for Water ANSUAWWA C512 -92 1992 or latest version Air Release, Air/Vacuum and Combination Air Valves for Water Works Service 14.14.1 Handling and Storing of Materials: Unload pipe so as to avoid deformation or other injury thereto. Place no pipe within pipe of a larger size. Store pipe and fittings on sills above storm drainage level and deliver for laying after the trench is excavated. Valves shall be drained and so stored as to protect them from freezing. 14.14.2 Pipe Laying (General): The interior of the pipe shall be clean and joint surfaces wiped clean and dry when the pipe is lowered into trench. Lower each pipe, fitting and valve into the trench carefully and lay true to line and without objectionable breaks in grade. The depth of cover below finished grade shall be Augusta Utilities Department Design Standards & Construction Specifications September 2000 14 -14 Augusta Utilities Department Design Standards & Construction Specifications September 2000 not less than 3 feet, or as shown on the drawings. Give all pipes a uniform bearing on the trench bottom. Allow no trench water or dirt to enter the pipe after laying. Insert a watertight plug in the open end of the piping when pipe laying is not in progress. 14.14.3 Boring and Jacking: Where required by the drawings, the water line will be installed in a steel casing, placed by boring and jacking. Where boring is required under highways or city /county roads, the materials and workmanship will be in accordance with the standards of the Georgia Department of Transportation or local authority. Boring and jacking under railroads will be governed by the latest A.R.E.A. Standards, Part 5, "Pipelines" and those of the railroad involved. 14.14.3.1 Casing Pipe: The casing pipe shall conform to the materials standard of ASTM Designation A252, with minimum wall thickness of 0.219 inch. Steel pipe will have a minimum yield strength of 35,000 psi. Casing pipe shall be joined together with welded joints. 14.14.3.2 Carrier Pipe: The carrier pipe shall be ductile iron as specified herein. 14.14.3.3 Installation: The steel casing shall be installed by the 'Dry. Bore and Jack" method. If voids develop or if the bored hole diameter is greater than the outside diameter of the pipe by more than approximately 1 inch, remedial measures will be taken as approved by the Engineer. When installing water line through casing, Contractor shall use mechanical joint pipe with retained glands through length of casing. The water main shall be strapped to 8 foot long treated wooden skids with metal straps throughout length of casing. The ends of the casing shall be sealed with brick and mortar. 14.14.4 Reaction Blocking: All plugs, caps, tees, bends and other fittings shall be provided with adequate- reaction blocking as shown on the drawings. Reaction blocking shall be made to bear directly against the undisturbed trench wall. Where trench conditions are, in the opinion of the Engineer, unsuitable for reaction blocking, the Contractor shall provide tied joints to adequately anchor the piping as shown on the drawings. All the rods and clamps shall be given a bituminous protective coating. 14.14.5 Pressure and Leakage Testing: Before any work will be accepted for payment, the Contractor will fill the piping with water, open outlet as necessary for expelling the entrapped air. No fire hydrant shall be opened full force during charging operations. Thereafter, furnish the necessary equipment and test the piping under the supervision of the Engineer for a period of at least 2 hours at not less than 1.25 times the design pressure in pounds per square inch, based upon the highest elevation of the section under test. Pressure testing shall be in accordance with the latest AWWA Standard C600, Section 4.1. at 1.5 times the working pressure at the point of testing. Inspect all joints, and remedy to the satisfaction of the Engineer any defects discovered. Continue the test until all visible leaks have been eliminated from the part of the system under test, and the pressure 14 -15 remains constant with a maximum pressure drop of 5 psi for the duration of the test. Immediately following the pressure test, and before any work will be accepted for payment, the Contractor shall perform a leakage test. Leakage is defined as the quantity of water to be supplied into the newly laid pipe, or any valved section thereof necessary to maintain the specified leakage test filled with water to within 5 psi of the test pressure. No pipe installation will be accepted until the leakage is less than the number of gallons per hour as determined by the formula: L = Allowable L leakage in gallons per hour. S = The length of pipe in the section tested. D = The nominal diameter of the pipe in inches. P = The average test pressure during the leakage test in pounds per square inch gauge. The leakage test shall be conducted in accordance with AWWA Standard C-600, Section 4.1 (latest version). 14.14.6 Connection to Existing System: All connections to existing mains shall be made under the direct supervision of the Augusta Utilities Department's Inspector. Valves on existing mains shall, be operated by or under direct - supervision of Augusta Utilities Department personnel. Tapping sleeves and valves shall be pressure tested prior to tapping. If service to existing customers must be cut off, the Augusta Utilities Department shall be notified at least three (3) days in advance to make necessary notifications. The Contractor shall disinfect and secure appropriate Utilities Department clearances and samples for any service interruptions which occur as a result of a Contract request for shut down or error. The clearances shall be obtained within 72 hours of reactivation. If cut -off of service is required, the Contractor shall be ready to proceed with as much material pre - assembled as possible at the site to minimize the length of service interruption. Augusta Utilities reserves the right to postpone service cut- off if, in the opinion of the Utilities Director, the Contractor is not ready to proceed on schedule. No customer should be without water for more than four (4) hours. The Owner/Developer shall arrange for temporary services to Customer if water will be shut off for more than four hours. Local chlorination will be required for all pipe and fittings used to complete connections with the potable water system. Tapping sleeves and valves shall be chlorinated in accordance with AWWA requirements. All wet taps shall be witnessed by the Augusta Utilities Department's Inspector. Augusta Utilities Department Design Standards & Construction Specifications September 2000 14-16 14.15 CLEANING AND FLUSHING Upon completion of installation, the mains shall be flushed and the water disposed of without creating a nuisance. Flushing must achieve a minimum water velocity of 2.5 fps in all portions of the pipe. The duration of the flushing will be determined by the Augusta Utilities Department's Inspector. If, in the opinion of the Augusta Utilities Department's Inspector, there is insufficient water available for proper flushing, ; the Contractor shall clean the lines by pigging. No flushing or cleaning shall take place without an Augusta Utilities representative present. The existing mains that the new mains are connected to may he required to be flushed under the direction of the Augusta Utilities Department when service is restored. 14.16 TESTING AND DISINFECTION All water mains shall be leak tested. The Contractor/Developer shall provide all equipment, materials and labor necessary for pressure and leak testing. This test must be observed by an Augusta Utilities Department representative and the design engineer. A pumping pressure of 200 psi must be supplied at the expense of the Contractor/Developer. The main tested shall either be isolated from active potable lines or protected from leakage by a double valve arrangement. All water used for pressure testing must be potable water with an adequate chlorine residual. Water lines shall be tested by valve sections. Maximum allowable leakage shall be as determined in accordance with current AWWA specifications. The standard duration of test is four (4) hours. Testing procedures shall meet or exceed AWWA C600 (latest version) requirements. Any portions of the main which fail the test shall be replaced or adjusted until the entire new main passes the test criteria. The pressure and leakage test shall be done concurrently. Augusta Utilities shall be notified at least 24 hours in advance to schedule bacteriological testing of mains. The Contractor shall replace or adjust components of the pipeline which fail the test. Clearance is required from the Utilities Department before the Augusta Utilities Department will allow the main to be put into service. All piping complete with fittings and appurtenances shall be sterilized as specified in the applicable sections of AWWA Specification C651 (latest version) "Disinfecting Water Mains." Piping and appurtenances shall be thoroughly flushed then chlorinated with not less than fifty parts per million (50 ppm). Calcium hypochlorite can be used. Water from the existing distribution system or other source of supply should be controlled sp as to flow slowly into the newly laid pipeline during the application of chlorine. The solution should be retained in the pipeline for not less than 24 hours and a chlorine residual of 10 ppm should be available at this time. The system shall then be flushed with potable water and the sampling program started. Sampling taps and chlorinated water used for disinfection shall be flushed to a location that will not damage property, persons, etc., and shall be provided by the Contractor/Developer at the expense of the Augusta Utilities Department Design Standards & Construction Specifications September 2000 14 -17 Contractor/Developer. The provisions of this paragraph apply equally to new pipe and fittings and to existing pipelines into which connections have been made or which may have been otherwise disturbed to the extent that contamination may have occurred. All requirements of the health authorities shall be observed in executing this work. The disposal of heavily chlorinated water (following disinfection) must be accomplished in accordance with the latest editions of the AWWA Standard C651 and the EPD's Minimum Standards for Public Water Systems. Two or more successive sets of samples, taken at 24 hour intervals and tested by a State approved private lab, shall indicate bacteriologically satisfactory water and the results submitted to the Engineer. 14.17 WATER/SEWER SEPARATION: A 10 foot horizontal separation shall be maintained between water and sewer lines. Where the horizontal separation cannot be met or where water and sewer lines must cross, an 18 inch vertical separation, water over sewer must be maintained. Where the above conditions cannot be met, water and sewer lines shall be cast iron or ductile iron pipe with joints staggered such that maximum separation between joints exists. The water line shall be installed over the sewer line. 14.18 AS -BUILT DRAWINGS: As the work progresses, record on one set of utility drawings all changes and deviations from the contract drawings in sizes, lines or grade. Record also the exact final location of water lines by offset distances to surface improvements such as edge of existing pavement or to property lines, etc, at a maximum interval of 200 feet. Make sufficient measurements to locate definitely all water lines etc., to permanent points. The drawings will show references to all valves, fittings, pipe brand changes, etc. Transfer accurately all such records in red pencil to white prints of the utility drawings and deliver them to the Engineer with monthly payment estimate. 14.19 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: Payment will be made only for elements in place and tested as follows: 1. Pipelines will be paid for at the unit contract price, per linear foot, for each size, type and class installed, complete, including fittings. No deduction will be made for the laying length of valves and fittings installed within pipelines. Augusta Utilities Department Design Standards & Construction Specifications September 2000 14 -18 Augusta Utilities Department Oesign Standards & Construction Specifications September 2000 2. Valves will be paid for at the unit contract price for each size and type installed. Payment therefore will include box or vault as shown on the plans. 3. Fire hydrants will be paid for at the unit contract price for each size installed, complete with the lead piping, valve, and main tee, in place as shown on the plans. 4. Service lines will be paid for at the unit contract price for each size and type installed, complete as shown on the plans. 14.19 Date: Page 1 of 4 Add the following: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STATE OF GEORGIA SPECIAL PROVISION Section 167 Water Quality Monitoring Date: August 26, 2002 First Use Date 2001 Specifications: November 1, 2002 Revised: January 16, 2003 Revised: August 1, 2003 Revised: February 1, 2004 Revised October 15, 2005 Revised March 21, 2007 167.1 General Description This Specification establishes the Contractor's responsibility to meet the requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Infrastructure Permit No. GAR 100002 as it pertains to Part IV. Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution Control Plan. 167.1.01 Definitions Certified Personnel— certified personnel are defined as persons who have successfully completed the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Course Level IA, possess a current certification card from the Commission, and have attended the Department's WECS seminar. 167.1.02 Related References A. Standard Specifications Section 161 —Control of Soil Erosion and Sedimentation B. Referenced Documents NPDES Infrastructure Permit No. GAR 100002, Part IV GDOT WECS seminar. Environmental Protection Divisions Rules and Regulations (Chapter 391 -3 -26) Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Certification Level IA course. OCGA 12 -7 167.1.03 Submittals General Provisions 101 through 150 167.2 Materials General Provisions 101 through 150. 167.2.01 Delivery, Storage, and Handling General Provisions 101 through 150. 167.3 Construction Requirements 167.3.01 Personnel Use certified personnel to perform all monitoring, sampling, inspections, and rainfall data collection. Use the Contractor designated WECS or select a prequalified consultant from the Qualified Consultant List (QCL) to perform water quality monitoring. Ensure that monitoring consultants' employees who perform monitoring, sampling, inspections, and rainfall data collection are GASWCC Certified. 167.3.02 Equipment Provide equipment necessary to complete the Work or as directed. mhtml:file: / /C:\Documents and Settings \sm90173\My Documents\Contract Informaion\GD... 3/9/2009 Date: Page2of4 167.3.03 Preparation General Provisions 101 through 150. 167.3.04 Fabrication General Provisions 101 through 150. 167.3.05 Construction A. General Perform inspections, rainfall data collection, testing of samples, and reporting the test results on the project according to the requirements in Part IV of the NPDES Infrastructure permit and this Specification. Take samples manually or with the use of automatic samplers, according to the permit. Analyze all according to the permit, regardless of the method used to collect the samples. if samples are analyzed in the field using portable turbidemeters, the monitoring results shall state that they are being used and a digital readout of NTUs is what is provided Submit bench sheets, work sheets, etc., when using portable turbidemeters. There are no exceptions to this requirement. Perfonn required inspections and submit all reports required by this Specification within the time frames specified. Failure to perform the inspections or submit the required reports within the time specified will result in the cessation of all construction activities with the exception of traffic control and erosion control. Continued failure to perform inspections or submit the required reports within the times specified will result in non - refundable deductions as specified in Subsection 161.5.01.B. B. Inspections Have the Engineer inspect the installation and condition of each erosion control device required by the erosion control plan within seven days after initial installation. Have this inspection performed for each stage of construction when new devices are installed. Correct all deficiencies reported by the Engineer within two business days. Ensure inspections are conducted by certified personnel on the areas and at the frequencies listed below. Document all inspections on form DOT -EC -1. 1. Daily: a. Petroleum product storage, usage and handling areas b. All locations where vehicles enter /exit the site 2. Weekly and after Rainfall Events: Conduct inspections on these areas every seven calendar days and within twenty-four hours after the end of a rainfall event that is 0.5 in (13 mm) or greater: a. Disturbed areas not permanently stabilized b. Material storage areas c. Structural control measures, Best Management Practices (BMPs) d. Water quality monitoring locations and equipment 3. Monthly: Once per month, inspect all areas where final stabilization has been completed. Look for evidence of sediments or pollutants entering the drainage system and or receiving waters. Inspect all erosion control devices that remain in place to verify the maintenance status and that the devices are functioning properly. Continue these inspections until the Notice of Termination is submitted. C. Reports: 1. Inspection Reports: Summarize the results of inspections noted above in writing on form DOT -EC -1. Include the following information: • Date(s) of inspection • Name of personnel making inspection • Status of devices • Observations • Action taken • Signature of personnel making the inspection • Any incidents of non - compliance mhttnl:file: / /C:\Documents and Settings\sm90173\My Documents\Contract Informaion \GD... 3/9/2009 Date: Page 3 of 4 The EC -1 form shall be signed by the project WECS. Submit all inspection reports to the Engineer within twenty -four hours of the inspection. The Engineer will review the reports, inspect the project for compliance, and issue concurrence with the submitted reports provided the inspection reports are satisfactory. The Engineer will notify the certified personnel of any additional items that should be added to the inspection report. Correct any items listed in the inspection report requiring routine maintenance or correction within twenty-four hours of notification. Assume responsibility for all costs associated with additional sampling as specified in Part IV.D.5.d.3.(c) and Part 1V.D.5.d.3.(c), of the NPDES GAR 100002 permit if either of these conditions arise: • BMPs shown in the Plans are not properly installed and maintained, or • BMPs designed by the Contractor are not properly designed, installed and maintained. 2. Monitoring Reports a. Report Requirements Include in all reports, the following certification statement, signed by the WECS or consultant providing monitoring on the project: "I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direct supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations." When a rainfall event requires a sample to be taken, submit a report of the monitoring results to the Engineer within seven working days of the date the sample was obtained. Include the following information: 1) Date of sampling 2) Rainfall amount on sample date (sample date only) 3) NTU of sample & analysis method 4) Location where sample was taken (station number, etc.) 5) Receiving water or outfall sample 6) Project number and county 7) Whether the sample was taken by automatic sampler or manually (grab sample) b. Test Results Provide monitoring test results to the Engineer within 48 hours of the samples being analyzed. This notification may be verbal or written. This notification does not replace the monitoring summary. 3. Rainfall Data Reports Record the measurement of rainfall once each twenty-four hour period. Measure rainfall data at the active phase of construction on the site. Project rain gauges and those used to trigger the automatic samplers are to be emptied after every rainfall event. This will prevent a cumulative effect and prevent automatic samplers from taking samples even though the rainfall event was not a qualifying event. Submit a written weekly report, signed by the WECS, to the Engineer showing the rainfall data for each day. The daily rainfall data supplied by the WECS to the Engineer will be the official rainfall data for the project. 167.3.06 Quality Acceptance General Provisions 101 through 150. 167.3.07 Contractor Warranty and Maintenance General Provisions 101 through 150. 167.4 Measurement Water Quality Inspections in accordance with the inspection and reports sub - sections will be measured for payment by the month up to the time the Notice of Termination is submitted or Contract Time expires. Required inspections and reports after Contract Time has expired will not be measured for payment. mhtml:file: //C :\Documents and Settings\sm941731My Documents\Contract Informaion\GD... 3/9/2009 Date: Water Quality Monitoring and Sampling are measured per each. When the monitoring location is a receiving water, the upstream and downstream samples constitute one sample. When the monitoring location is an outfall, a single outfall sample constitutes one sample. 167.4.01 Limits General Provisions 101 through 150. Submit the report to the Engineer within 7 working days 167.5 Payment Payment for Water Quality Monitoring and Sampling will be made as follows: Water Quality Monitoring and Sampling per each is full compensation for meeting the requirements of the monitoring sections of the NPDES permit and this Specification, obtaining samples, analyzing samples, any and all necessary incidentals, and providing results of turbidity tests to the Engineer, within the time frame required by the NPDES Infrastructure permit, and this Specification. This item is based on the rainfall events that require sampling as described in Part IV.D.5 of the permit. In the event that no qualifying event occurs for sampling, payment will be made for report preparation submittal. The Department will not pay for samples taken and analyzed for rainfall events that are not qualifying events as compared to the daily rainfall data supplied by the WECS. Water Quality Inspections will be paid at the Contract Price per month. This is full compensation for performing the requirements of the inspection section of the NPDES permit and this Specification, any and all necessary incidentals, and providing results of inspections to the Engineer, within the time frame required by the NPDES Infrastructure permit, and this Specification. Payment will be made under: i tem No. 187 /Water quality inspections /Per month Water Quality Monitoring and Sampling will be paid per each. Payment will be made under: item No. 187 (water quality monitoring and sampling (Per each 167.5.01 Adjustments General Provisions 101 through 150. Page 4 of 4 mhtml:file: / /C:\Documents and Settings \sm90173\My Documents \Contract Infortnaion \GD... 3/9/2009