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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCONTRACT FOR DIAMOND LAKES BASKETBALL FACILITYCONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR DIAMOND LAKES BASKETBALL FACILITY Augusta, Georgia AUGUSTA, RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION The Honorable Deke S. Copenhaver Mayor Matt Aitken Corey Johnson Joe Bowles Alvin Mason Bill Lockett Joe Jackson Jerry Brigham Wayne Guilfoyle J.R. Hatney Grady Smith Frederick L. Russell - City Administrator Tom F. Beck, Jr.,CPRP - Director, Augusta Recreation & Parks Department Cranston Engineering Group, P.C. Engineers - Planners - Surveyors Augusta, Georgia March 15, 2012 2010 -0283 I'IHK - GY_JJG lo•bl TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJ: BID ITEM: Attachments: 1. Bid Schedule Sheet 2. Section TS -16 Hr(L f"UKI.I"IH� 1 f VU All Bidders Phyllis Mills, Quality Assurance Analyst Torn Beck, Augusta Recreation, Parks & Facilities Department Geri Sams Procurement Director March 2, 2012 Clarifications and Additions to the Specifications Bid 12 -122 Diamond Lakes Park Basketball Facility Park for Recreation, Parks & Facilities Department NEW BID OPENING DATE: Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. ADDENDUM NO. This Addendum shall form a part of the referenced Bid item: 12 -122, and any agreement entered into in connection therewith equally as If bound Into the original document. Acknowledge receipt of this addendum on the Attachment B form. Ciariflcat!ons and additions An alternate court system shall be included as item 5A- The owner may elect to use either item 5 or item 5A, Item 5A includes all aspects of the basketball courts, including a change from the sport-floor tile surfacing system (TS -13) to the attached specification - Section TS -16, Surfacing for Basketball Courts. Room 605 - 530 Greene Street, Augusta Georgia 30901 (706) 821 -2422 - Fax (706) 821-2811 www.augustaga.gov Register at www.demandstar.com/supplier for automatic bid notification Please acknowledge addendum in your submittal END ADDENDUM r•r�c�rJ ) Scan this OR code with your smartpnone or camera equip' ad Cg+t l g orQia INK - 02 - 2012 1b :01 HKC: F'UKUHH51Nta ALTERNATE DIAMOND LAKES BID SCHEDULE BASKETBALL FACILITY Bid #12 -122 CEG# 2010 - 0283 TO ACCOMPANY THE PROPOSAL OF BIDDER: ADDRESS: N pESCRIPTION, QUANTITY UNIT 8A UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 5A. Alternate Basketball Courts Complete, with acrylic surface and striping F.0.5/0 Lump Sum $ Addendum 3 Bid Item #12-122 Page 2 of 4 1'IHK"1oe — eerie ib•erl HICK YUKUMH1NU SECTION TS -l6 -03. MATERIALS: -04. SURFACING: Acrylic Sport Patch 3 gallons Sand 100 lbs. Portland Cement 1 gallon SURFACING FOR,BAS*ETBALL COURTS -01. GENERAL: The specification is for the surfacing of recreational basketball courts. -02. SURFACING REQUIREMENTS: 1. Pressure wash if necessary 2. Fill depressions (bird baths) that cover a nickel with acrylic sport patch. 3. Apply two coats of acrylic =surfacer. 4. Apply three coats of acrylic color coating over the entire, surface area. Colors to be used will be blue inside the lines of the playing surface and green outside the lines of the playing surface. These colors shall closely match the colors used at the Diamond Lakes Tennis Complex. 5. Stripe courts with textured line paint. 6. Contractor is to supply color chart to owner for selection of colors prior to purchasing materials. 1. Acrylic Resurfacer. 2. AcryTech with UV -15 Colorguard or approved equal. 3. AcryTech Line Paint or approved equal. 4. Silica Sand (80 -100) mesh. 5. Contractor shall submit manufacturer's material specifications for approval prior to purchasing material. A, SURFACE PREPARATION: Surface to be coated must be sound, free of loose dirt, dust, or other foreign matter, Cracks to be repaired must be cleaned by pressure washer, compressed air or mechanical device. Under no circumstances should cracks be made wider by using mechanical routers or saws. B. PATCHING AND DEPRESSIONS: The surface should be flooded with water and allowed to drain for 1 hour. Areas retaining water deeper than the thickness of a nickel should be patched using acrylic sport patch using the following formula: Addendum 3 Bid Item #12 -122 Page 3 of 4 r . rJ4/ u MAR -02 - 2012 16:01 ARC PURCHASING -05. SURFACER APPLICATION Surfacer is to be applied in two coats to a properly scraped and blown surface at a rate of .08 gallons per square yard for two coats. Acrylic Resurfacer 27 gallons Sand 250 lbs. Water 15 gallons After drying, the surface is to be scraped until free of ridges and excess material. -06. ACRYLIC COLOR COATING: Acrytech with UV -15 Colorguard or approved equal shall be applied to a properly scraped and blown surface at a rate of .04 gallons per square yard per coat. The second and third coat application should not be made until the surface is thoroughly dry. Coating is to be mixed as follows: AcryTech with UV-15 Colorguard 2 drum Silica Sand 200 lbs. Water 15 -18 gallons - 07. LINE PAINT: Line primer is to be applied before the application of two (2) coats of AcryTech White Line Paint or approved equal, - 08. MEASUREME PAYMENT: Payment for Basketball Court Surfacing shall be made at the lump sum amount as shown in the Bid Schedule for Alternate Basketball Courts Complete. Addendum 3131d item #12 -122 Page 4 of 4 TOTAL P.05 I'INM -CIl - GCMG 10•GJ TO: Room 605 - 530 Greene Street. Augusta Georgia 30901 (706) 821 -2422 - Fax (706) 821 -2811 wmw,auuustaaa,aov Register at www.deriandstar,com/suppiier for automatic bid notification rurCLnr1 1 I Vu I a k V im . ( a0 All Bidders Phyllis Mills, Quality Assurance Analyst Tom Beds, Augusta Recreation, Parks & Facilities Depment FROM: Geri Sams n Procureme Director DATE: February 29, 2012 SUBJ: NEW BID OPENING DATE BID ITEM: Bid 12.122 Diamond Lakes Park Basketball FacllityiPark for Recreation, Parks & Facilities Department NEW BID OPENING DATE: Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 3 :00 p.m. ADDENDUM NO.2 This Addendum shall form a part of the referenced Bid item: 12 -122, and any agreement entered Into in connection therewith equally as If bound into the original document. Acknowledge receipt of this addendum on the Attachment B form. The opening date for Bid #12 -122 — Diamond Lakes Park Basketball Facility has been changed: • FROM: Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. TO: Thursday, March 15, 20121at 3 :00 p.m. Please acknowledge addendum In your submittal END ADDENDUM Scan this OR code with your smartphone or camera equipped ��it$$1�orgia Page 1 of 1 TOTAL P.02 FEB -24 -2012 16:04 TO: FROM: TO: Responses to Vendor Questions ARC PURCHRSING Room 605 - 530 Greene Street, Augusta Georgia 30901 (706) 821 -2422 - Fax (706) 821 -2811 wINt v.u ugustaea,g■Qv • 'Register at www.demandstar.com /supplier for automatic bid notification All Bidders Phyllis Mills, Quality Assurance Analyst Tom Beck, Augusta Recreation, Parks & Facilities Department FROM: Geri Sams ( ') Procurement Director DATE: February 23. 2012 SUBJ: NEW BID OPENING DATE and Responses to Vendor Questions BID ITEM: Bid 12 -122 Diamond Lakes Basketball Facility for Recreation, Parks & Facilities Department NEW BID OPENING DATE: Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. ADDENDUM NO. 1 This Addendum shall form a part of the referenced Bid Item: 12- 122,and any agreement entered Into In connection therewith equally as if bound Into the original document. Acknowledge receipt of this addendum on the Attachment B form. The opening date for Bid #12 -122 - Diamond Lakes Basketball Facility has been changed: Friday, March 2. 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. Question 1: As there are many different trades involved within the scope of this project that require their own trade license we are assuming that a Full Tier General Contractors license will be required. Also, because of the different trades It is assumed that only a GENERAL bONTRATORS LICENSE will be accepted and not a lower tier license as a residential contractor or light commercial general contractor per OCGA 43 -41 -5 (2011). (5) "General contractor" means a contractor whose services are unlimited as to the type of work which he or she may do, subject to the financial limitations as may be imposed by a subclassification created pursuant to paragraph (8) of subsection (b) of Code Section 43 -41 -5, and who may contract for, undertake to perform, submit a bid or a proposal or otherwise offer to perform, and perform any activity or work as a contractor requiring licensure under this chapter Including within Its scope any work requiring licensure under Chapter 14 of this title; provided, however, that any work contractually undertaken by a general contractor in the nature of electrical contracting, plumbing, conditioned air contracting, low voltage contracting, or utility contracting which falls within the licensing requirements of Chapter 14 of this title may not be performed by the general contractor but shall only be performed by a person who is duly licensed to perform such work under Chapter 14 of this title. The construction of all private, commercial, institutional, industrial, public, and other buildings and structures under contract with or engagement directly by an owner shall be undertaken by a general contractor, except as otherwise expressly set forth in or excluded from operation of this chapter. Where as a Residential and light commercial general contractor are not allowed to perform such work with other trades as found in OCGA 43 -41 -9. (9) "Residential contractor" means any contractor who may contract for, undertake to perform, submit a bid or a proposal or otherwise offer to perform, and perform any activity or work as a contractor requiring P.02 Scan this QR code with your smariphone or camera equipped 4111301,1n1N9t84ttl U P3eorgia Page 1 of 3 i i 1 1 1'ct5 —e4 —Line rUKl.HHINL ['censure under this chapter for a fixed price, commission, fee, wage, or other compensation or who undertakes any activity or work on his or her own behalf or for any person ot business organization that is not licensed as a licensed residential contractor pursuant to this chapter where such activity or work falls into the category of residential -basic contractor or residential -light commercial contractor as defined in this Code section and where the total value of the work or activity or of the compensation to be received by the contractor for such activity or work, whichever is the higher, exceeds $2,500.00. The term "residential contractor" shall include both a residential -basic contractor and a residentiaNIght commercial contractor, except where otherwise expressly stated. The work or activity performed by a residential contractor may include within its scope any work requiring ['censure under Chapter 14 of this title; provided, however, that any work contractually undertaken by a residential contractor in the nature of electrical contracting, plumbing, conditioned air contracting, low voltage contracting, or utility contracting which falls within the licensing requirements of Chapter 14 of this title may not be performed by the residential contractor but shall only be performed by a person who is duly licensed to perform such work under Chapter 14 of this title. Where shall we provide our GC number? On the bid envelope, and a copy in the bid package? Response: Only a General Contractor's License is applicable to this project. This number can be displayed on the front of your bid envelope or you can place a copy of your license In you submittal. Question 2: In section IB-06 BIDDERS QUALIFICATIONS it references a financial exp. And equipment statement is required. Could you please provide; an example of what you would be looking for from the contractor for this item? Response: Each responsive bidder is to submit financial statements and bidders qualifications. Each bidder is also required to submit a list of all construction equipment owned by their company. Question 3: The bid form includes quantities and also is asking for a lump sum price. Per my take -off the quantities given are wrong per the plans. Are we (contractor) to bid the quantities and thus enter into a unit price contract or a lump sum price,for the project based on the plans? Please Inform Response The quantities have been provided to all bidders and If a discrepancy is noted It may be addressed. However, this is a lump sum job and will be evaluated based on the total price. Question 4: The unit prices listed on page P-4 reference (For Subgrade Replacement in Place). If used are these unit prices to include removal of bad soils from site and replacement of said material? Response: if material must be excavated and replaced it should be paid for under items listed on P -4. Question 5: Please verify that there no DBE/MBE or other requirements:for this project. Response: There are no DBE/MBE requirements or goals for this project. Question 6: Per GC-07 please verify that all inspection and testing is to be paid for by owner. Response: All testing called for in the appropriate sections of the specifications will be paid for by the Contractor. Other should be paid for by the Owner. Question 7: Are there any permit fees or meter fees that will be needed to be carried in the bid? Response: None that have been identified at this time. Question 8: Per GC -35 Please verify As -Built Drawings are included In our price. Response: Yes. Question 9: Per GC-38 there is a field office required for this project. As this is only a 90 day project please consider suspending this action for this project. if not please verify it is to be carried in ALL bids. Response: We recommend that the superintendent's vehicle be sufficient as a "field office" and his cell phone be appropriate for phone contact unless the City feels otherrwise. Addendum 1 RFP Item #12 -122 Page 2 of 3 rma cv — cvtc to -rev Question 10: Response: Question 11; Ba Question 12: Response: Question 13; Retoonse: Question 14: Response: Question 15: Response: Question 16: Res onsg: Question 17: Response: Question 18: Response: rirCL. rur'z ,r1H L rvu Per a rough take -off it appears that this site will require an excessive amount of haul -off. Roughly 10,000+ yards. Is it the Owners Intent to provide this haul -off or balance the slte Grades shown are intended to be followed and If haul -off Is required it should be included In the bid. Per the Specifications we (contractor) are to leave topsoil on site after striping. Please verify, if we are not to leave on -site please provide alternative as to where It might be disposed of. The Intent of the specification is to temporarily stockpile topsoil to be used on disturbed areas during construction. This is not Intended to be a permanent solution. There are about 40 loads of material on -site now. This material consists of rocks-asphalt- construction debris and other items. Is this material going to be on -site or will It be removed prior to construction? Anything on site should be removed per lump - sum construction. Will it be the contractor's responsibility to clean and flush and disinfect the system before final acceptance? Yes, per specifications it is the Contractor's responsibility to clean, flush, and disinfect the system. Please verify that the basketball court Is to be paved with asphalt per section in said plans. After asphalt is poured we are to install Elastic Synthetic tiles by Swiss Flex and then stripe with 4 coats of acrylic per plan. Per detail and specifications, court Is to have a graded aggregate base and then be paved in asphalt. Sport-Floor tiles should then be Installed over the asphalt per manufacturer's specifications. IS the entire court to be striped with color or just the lines reference on sheet 06? The entire court is to be covered In Sport-Floor tiles with coloring approved by the owner. Will any alternates be accepted per the fencing details? For the purpose of the bid, the detail should remain as Is it acceptable for a prime (General Contractor) to bid other portions of the work to other contractors? For example. We are bidding the Job as a prime contractor but would also like to bid the basketball court install as this is something we do in house as well as the landscape and sod. Is this permissible? Yes, bidders can use subcontractors. Will substitutions be allowed for the basketball goals specified? No substitutions will be allowed for the goals. Please acknowledge addendum in your submittal END ADDENDUM Addendum 1 RFP Item #12 -122 Page 3 of 3 r.Uv TOTAL P.04 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION TITLE I Invitation for Bids IB Instructions to Bidders P Proposal BB Bid Bond NA Notice of Award A Agreement PB Performance and Payment Bonds NP Notice to Proceed GC -0 Index to General Conditions GC General Conditions SC -0 Index to Special Conditions SC Special Conditions TS -0 Index to Technical Specifications TS Technical Specifications NO. OF PAGES 1 3 4 2 1 4 5 1 1 23 1 8 1 79 invitation To Bid Sealed bids will be received at this office on Friday, March 2, 2012 © 11:00 a.m. for furnishing: Bid item 12 - 122 Diamond Lakes Basketball Facility for Recreation, Parks & Facilities Bids will be received by Augusta, GA Commission hereinafter referred to as the OWNER at the offices of: Geri A. Sams Procurement Department 530 Greene Street - Room 605 Augusta, Georgia 30901 706 - 821 -2422 Bid documents may be examined at the office of the Augusta, GA Procurement Department, 530 Greene Street - Room 605, Augusta, GA 30901. Plans and specifications for the project shall be obtained by all prime, subcontractors and suppliers exclusively from ARC Augusta. The fees for the plans and specifications which are non - refundable is $15.00. It is the wish of the Owner that all businesses are given the opportunity to submit on this project. To facilitate this policy the Owner is providing the opportunity to view plans online (www.e- arc.corn) at no charge through ARC Augusta (706 724 -7924) beginning Thursday, January 26, 2012_ Bidders are cautioned that submitting a package without Procurement of a complete set are likely to overlook issues of construction phasing, delivery of goods or services, or coordination with other work that is material to the successful completion of the project. Bidders are cautioned that acquisition of documents through any other source is not advisable. Acquisition of documents from unauthorized sources places the bidder at the risk of receiving incomplete or inaccurate information upon which to base his qualifications. A Mandatory Pre Bid Conference will be held on Friday, February 17, 2012 @ 11 :00 a.m. in the Procurement Department, 530 Greene Street, Room 605. A mandatory site visit will follow. All questions must be submitted in writing by fax to 706 821 -2811 or by email to procbidandcontract ((augustaga.gov the office of the Procurement Department by Monday, February 20, 2012 @ 5 :00 P.M. No bid will be accepted by fax, all must be received by mail or hand delivered. No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of 90 days after time has been called on the date of opening. A 10% Bid Bond Is required to be submitted along with the bidders' qualifications; a 100% Performance Bond and a 100% Payment Bond will be required for award. Invitation for bids and specifications. An invitation for bids shall be issued by the Procurement Office and shall include specifications prepared in accordance with Article 4 (Product Specifications), and all contractual terms and conditions, applicable to the procurement. All specific requirements contained in the invitation to bid including, but not limited to, the number of copies needed, the timing of the submission, the required financial data, and any other requirements designated by the Procurement Department are considered material conditions of the bid which are not waiveable or modifiable by the Procurement Director. All requests to waive or modify any such material condition shall be submitted through the Procurement Director to the appropriate committee of the Augusta, Georgia Commission for approval by the Augusta, Georgia Commission. Please mark BID number on the outside of the envelope. Bidders are cautioned that acquisition of BID documents through any source other than the office of the Procurement Department is not advisable. Acquisition of BID documents from unauthorized sources places the bidder at the risk of receiving incomplete or inaccurate information upon which to base his qualifications. GERI A. SAMS, Procurement Director Augusta Chronicle January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 2012 Metro Courier February 1, 2012 cc: Tameka Allen Deputy Administrator Tom Beck Recreation, Parks & Facilities Rick Acree Recreation, Parks & Facilities vised: 8/15/2011 qm III -smi11s m )\ IB -01 GENERAL: All proposals must be presented in a sealed envelope, addressed to the Owner. The proposal must be filed with the Owner on or before the time stated in the invitation for bids. Mailed proposals will be treated in every respect as though filed in person and will be subject to the same requirements. Proposals received subsequent to the time stated will be returned unopened. Prior to the time stated any proposal may be withdrawn at the discretion of the bidder, but no proposal may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after bids have been opened, pending the execution of contract with the successful bidder. IB -02 EXAMINATION OF WORK: Each bidder shall, by careful examination, satisfy himself as to the nature and location of the work, the conformation of the ground, the character, quality and quantity of the facilities needed preliminary to and during the prosecution of the work, the general and local conditions, and all other matters which can in any way affect the work or the cost thereof under the contract. No oral agreement or conversation with any officer, agent, or employee of the Owner, either before or after the execution of the contract, shall affect or modify any of the terms or obligations therein. IB -03 ADDENDA AND INTERPRETATIONS: SECTION IB INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS 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 Director of Augusta Recreation and Parks Department c/o Augusta Procurement Department, 530 Greene Street, Room 605, Augusta, Georgia 30901 and to be given consideration must be received at least five days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids. Any and all such interpretations and any supplemental instructions will be in the form of written addenda to the specifications which, if issued, will be sent by certified mail with return receipt requested to all prospective bidders (at the respective addresses furnished for such purposes), not later than three days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids. Failure of any bidder to receive any such addendum or interpretation shall not relieve such bidder from any obligation under his bid as submitted. All addenda so issued shall become part of the Contract Documents. IB -04 PREPARATION OF BIDS: Bids shall be submitted on the forms provided and must be signed by the bidder or his authorized representative. Any corrections to entries made on bid forms should be initialed by the person signing the bid. IB -1 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 or telecopier bids will not be considered. Modifications to bids already submitted will be allowed if submitted by telegraph or facsimile 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 w partnerships will signed b by wholly owned proprietorships or partners ps be s gn 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 and settlement will be made for such items upon the basis of the work as actually executed at the unit prices in the proposal as accepted. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to check all items of construction. In case of error in extension of prices in a proposal, unit bid prices shall govern. IB - 06 BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS: No proposal will be received from any bidder unless he can present satisfactory evidence that he is skilled in work of a similar nature to that covered by the contract and has sufficient assets to meet all obligations to be incurred in carrying out the work. He shall submit with his proposal, sealed in a separate envelope, a FINANCIAL EXPERIENCE AND EQUIPMENT STATEMENT, giving reliable information as to working capital available, plant equipment, and his experience and general qualifications. The Owner may make such investigations as are deemed necessary to determine the ability of the bidder to perform the work and the bidder shall furnish to him all such additional information and data for this purpose as may be requested. The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by the bidder or investigation of him fails to satisfy the Owner that such bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the contract and to complete the work contemplated therein. Part of the evidence required above shall consist of a list of the names and addresses of not less than five (5) firms or corporations for which the bidder has done similar work. IB -2 IB -07 PERFORMANCE BOND: At the time of entering into the contract, the Contractor shall give bond to the Owner for the use of the Owner and all persons doing work or furnishing skill, tools, machinery or materials under or for the purpose of such contract, conditional for the payment as they become due, of all just claims for such work, tools, machinery, skill and terms, for saving the Owner harmless from all cost and charges that may accrue on account of the doing of the work specified, and for compliance with the laws pertaining thereto. Said bond shall be for the amount of the contract satisfactory to the Owner and authorized by law to do business in the State of Georgia. Attorneys -in -fact who sign bonds must file with each copy thereof a certified and effectively dated copy of the power of attorney. IB - 08 REJECTION OF BIDS: These proposals are asked for in good faith, and awards will be made as soon as practicable, provided satisfactory bids are received. The right is reserved, however to waive any informalities in bidding, to reject any and all proposals, or to accept a bid other than the lowest submitted if such action is deemed to be in the best interest of the Owner. Gentlemen: DIAMOND LAKES BASKETBALL FACILITY PROPOSAL DATE: /c- zaly In compliance with your invitation for bids, the undersigned hereby proposes to furnish all labor, equipment and materials, and to perform all work for the project referred to herein as: in strict accordance with the Contract Documents and in consideration of the amounts shown on the bid schedule attached hereto and totaling: o re by -7G4' / / r-a /67; e , and 2312- /100 dollars ( 3 ,, fZ 5 . ) The undersigned hereby agrees that, upon written acceptance of this bid, he will within 10 days of receipt of such notice execute a formal contract agreement with the Owner, and that he will provide the bond or guarantees required by the contract documents. The undersigned hereby agrees that, if awarded the contract, he will commence the work within Ten IL calendar days after the date of written notice to proceed, and that he will complete the work within One Hundred Eighty (180) calendar days after the date of such notice. The undersigned acknowledges receipt of the following addenda: ,/)_,_ / "�, z /a. 3 Enclosed is a bid guarantee, consisting of '- )' ZS /S.' d in the amount of /' et� ® 18 /c/ f f 3 4- - `y Respectfully submitted, FIRM NAME /3X 77© BUSINESS ADDRESS BY: TITLE : i�! P -1 BID SCHEDULE TO ACCOMPANY THE PROPOSAL OF BIDDER: ADDRESS: x 2 DESCRIPTION, QUANTITY, UNIT & UNIT PRICE GRADING AND PAVING Concrete Sidewalk, 4" Thick, 3000 PSI Mix 815 S.Y . @ $ 2. 6" x 24" Concrete Curb and Gutter 4' ITEM NO. I. 1. 1,115 L.F. @ 3. Asphalt Parking 1,950 S.Y. @ 4. Chain -Link Fence 960 L.F. @ 5. Basketball Courts Complete 6. Staking 7. Grassing 1.3 11. Landscaping Acres @ $ 8. Water Main 1,400 L.F. @ $ 9. 18" RCP 77 L.F. @ 10. Single Wing Trap 1 Each @ Lump Sum Lump Sum /Acre /L.F. $ /5 / 3 /Each Lump Sum /7 /S.Y. /L.F. /S.Y. /L.F. 7 ° IL.F. DIAMOND LAKES BASKETBALL FACILITY 2010 -0283 $ 2-3 4474. mss'" $ // - 35 3 x-4 $ / #5 - $ AMOUNT $ 3222 Ja $ /.6_/ . $ 12. Lump Sum Construction (Includes, but is not Limited to the Items Listed Below) Grading Complete Clearing and Grubbing Tie to Storm Sewer Erosion and Sediment Control (Temporary Grassing, Construction Silt Fence, Type "C" Mobilization, Demobilization Bonds and Insurance Remove and Reset or Replace Fences, all Types Remove and Reset or Replace Gates, all Types Remove and Reset or Replace Existing Storm Sewer, Sanitary Sewer Remove and Reset or Replace Water Sprinkler Systems, Complete Remove and Reset or Replace Signs, Type Varies Remove and Reset or Replace Existing Fire Hydrants and Valves Property Restoration Traffic Control ADD ALTERNATES Lump Sum $ �3 BASE BID GRAND TOTAL $ 39-L 02$ 7 -3:- Al. Add Alternate for basketball court lighting, to install court lighting in accordance with plan sheet E- I and electrical specifications contained herein. Lump Sum $ 3 73 ---` ADD ALTERNATES TOTAL $ �7 ADDITIONAL ITEMS OF CONSTRUCTKJN TO BE PERFORMED IF SO REQUIRED BY THE ENGINEER: STATE UNIT PRICES: 1. Crushed Stone (For subgrade replacement in place) 2. Sand - Cement bag Riprap 3. Bank -run Sand (For subgrade replacement in place) 4. Washed Sand (For subgrade replacement in place) 5. Soil- Cement (Stabilized base in place) 6. Sand Clay (For subgrade replacement in place) 7. Undercut Excavation of Unsuitable Material $ 8. Trench Rock Excavation $ 9. Mass Rock Excavation S 10. Overcut and Clean Stone Bedding $ P-4 r /C.Y. $ . � /S.Y. $ /4 ° IC.Y. IC.Y. $ /5- /Sack Cement $ /2 r /C.Y. IC.Y. cf. � /C.Y. 7c — /C.Y. 2-v =– /Ton NOTE: FAILURE TO QUOTE REASONABLE PRICES FOR ADDITIONAL ITEMS MAY CAUSE THE BID TO BE REJECTED. ALTERNATE DIAMOND LAKES BID SCHEDULE BASKETBALL FACILITY Bid #12 - 122 CEG# 2010 -0283 TO ACCOMPANY THE PROPOSAL OF BIDDER: /c�ir L���3� ✓�G i� j .�G ADDRESS: _ 3 ® 3 c ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY. UNIT & UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 5A, Alternate Basketball Courts Complete, with acrylic surface and striping Lump Sum $ g2 6e, Addendum 3 Bid Item #12 -122 Page 2 of 4 BID BOND KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS, That we, Blair Construction, Inc. of PO Box 770, Evans, Georgia 30809 (hereinafter called the Principal), Principal, and Western Surety Company (hereinafter called the Surety), as Surety are held and firmly bound unto Augusta Richmond Commission, 530 Greene St., Augusta, Georgia 30909 (hereinafter called the Obligee) in the penal sum of 10% of Bid Amount Dollars ($ 10% of Bid Amount ) for the payment of which the Principal and the Surety bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, That WHEREAS, the Principal has submitted or is about to submit a proposal to the Obligee on a contract for Diamond Lakes Baskeball Facility NOW, THEREFORE, If the said Contract be timely awarded to the Principal and the Principal shall, within such time as may be specified, enter into the Contract in writing, and give bond, if bond is required, with surety acceptable to the Obligee for the faithful performance of the said Contract, then this obligation shall be void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect. Signed and sealed this 15th day of March , 2012 . 0053 /GEEF 10/99 Witness Witness { Blair Construction, Inc. • ` /L rrcG ea- Western Surety Company By Buck Leigh (Seal) Principal Title Attorney -in -Fact Know All Men By These Presents, That WESTERN SURETY COMPANY, a South Dakota corporation, is a duly organized and existing corporation having its principal office in the City of Sioux Falls, and State of South Dakota, and that it does by virtue of the signature and seal herein affixed hereby make, constitute and appoint Buck Leigh, Individually of Columbia, SC, its true and lawful Attorney(s) -in -Fact with full power and authority hereby conferred to sign, seal and execute for and on its behalf bonds, undertakings and other obligatory instruments of similar nature - In Unlimited Amounts - and to hind it thereby as fully and to the same extent as if such instruments were signed by a duly authorized officer of the corporation and all the acts of said Attorney, pursuant to the authority hereby given, are hereby ratified and confirmed. This Power of Attorney is made and executed pursuant to and by authority of the By -Law printed on the reverse hereof, duly adopted, as indicated, by the shareholders of the corporation. In Witness Whereof, WESTERN SURETY COMPANY has caused these presents to be signed by its Senior Vice President and its corporate seal to be hereto affixed on this 23rd day of June, 2011. State of South Dakota County of Minnehaha On this 23rd day of June, 2011, before me personally came Paul T. Bruflat, to me known, who, being by me duly sworn, did depose and say: that he resides in the City of Sioux Falls, State of South Dakota; that he is the Senior Vice President of WESTERN SURETY COMPANY described in and which executed the above instrument; that he knows the seal of said corporation: that the seal affixed to the said instrument is .such corporate seal; that it was so affixed pursuant to authority given by the Board of Directors of said corporation and that he signed his name thereto pursuant to like authority, and acknowledges same to be the act and deed of said corporation. My commission expires November 30, 2012 POWER OF ATTORNEY APPOINTING INDIVIDUAL ATTORNEY -IN -FACT } SS Western Surety Company +Syb , SgysShyy�syy555y5yy�,s+ D. KRELL SEAL NOTARY PUBLIC SF-AL i SOUTH DAKOTA s + CERTIFICATE WESTERN SURETY COMPANY Paul , Bruflat, Senior Vice President D. Krell, Nory Public i, L. Nelson, Assistant Secretary of WESTERN SURETY COMPANY do hereby certify that the Power of Attorney hereinabove set forth is still in force, and further certify that the By -Law of the corporation printed on the reverse hereof is still in force. In testimony whereof i have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said corporation this 1 Sth day of Mitzi 2012 Form F4280 -09 -06 WESTERN SURETY COMPANY tc)T 24 ‘141.rrt:. L. Nelson, Assistant Secretary TO: PROJECT: DIAMOND LAKES BASKETBALL FACILITY The OWNER has considered the BID submitted by you for the above described WORK in response to its Advertisement for Bids and Information for Bidders. You are hereby notified that your BID has been accepted for items in the amount of $ 342,425.92. You are required by the Proposal to execute the Agreement and furnish the required Contractor's Performance and Payment Bonds within ten (10) calendar days from the date of this Notice to you. If you fail to execute said Agreement and to furnish said bonds within ten (10) days from the date of this Notice, said OWNER will be entitled to consider all rights arising out of the OWNER'S acceptance of your BID as abandoned and as a forfeiture of your Bid Bond. The OWNER will be entitled to such other rights as may be granted by law. You are required to return an acknowledged copy of this NOTICE OF AWARD to the OWNER. Dated this 19 day of April, 2012 . TITLE: BY: * * * ACCEPTANCE OF NOTICE * * * Receipt of the above NOTICE OF AWARD is hereby acknowledged by ' /G- "% this the 23 ' day of,o , 20 /Z . BY: at. CRANSTON ENGINEERING GROUP, P.C. —)-6 \ i` i2 J TITLE: 1\` l\" R%tc4 / V a ‹ ,v SECTION NA NOTICE OF AWARD April 17, 2012 Mr. Rick Acree Facilities Manager 2027 Lumpkin Road Augusta, GA 30906 Dear Rick, Ron & Chris: The Augusta - Richmond County Commission, at their regular meeting held on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 approved the following items. 10. Approved Amendment 4 that modifies the Agreement for professional service dated 2nd day of November, 2006, between the Owner: Augusta, Georgia, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, acting by and through the Richmond County Commission; and the Design Consultant: KSGW Architects, LLC, for the Professional Services known as Architectural Design Services for Expansion of the Webster Detention Center, Augusta, Georgia. (Approved by Public Services Committee April 9, 2012) 11. Approved award of bid item #12 -122, Diamond Lakes Outdoor Multipurpose Court Facility, to Blair Construction in the amount of $342,425.92. (Approved by Public Services Committee April 9, 2012) 13. Approved the Eighth Amendment to the Lease at the Augusta Soccer Park between the Augusta Arsenal Soccer Club and Augusta, Georgia. (Approved by Public Services Committee April 9, 2012) If you have any questions, please contact me. Yours iuly, Aga 4 010111 " Deputy Administrator 04- 17 -12: #10, #11, #13 cc: Ms. Donna Williams Ms. Geri Sams Office of the Administrator Frederick L Russell, Administrator Tameka Allen, Deputy Administrator William P. Shanahan, Deputy Administrator Mr. Ron Houck Planning & Development Manager 2027 Lumpkin Road Augusta, GA 30906 Room 801 - Municipal Building 530 Greene Street- AUGUSTA, GA. 30901 (706) 821 -2400 - FAX (706) 821 -2819 www.augustaga.gov Mr. Chris Scheuer Deputy Director — Support Services 2027 Lumpkin Road Augusta, GA 30906 THIS AGREEMENT, made on the 19 of April , 2012, by and between AUGUSTA, GEORGIA BY AND THROUGH THE AUGUSTA - RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION, party of the first part, hereinafter called the OWNER, and Blair Construction., Incorporated party of the second part, hereinafter called the CONTRACTOR. WITNESSETH, that the Contractor and the Owner, for the considerations hereinafter named, agree as follows: ARTICLE I - SCOPE OF THE WORK The Contractor hereby agrees to furnish all of the materials and all of the equipment and labor necessary, and to perform all of the work shown on the plans described in the specifications for the project entitled: DIAMOND LAKES BASKETBALL FACILITY ARTICLE II - TIME OF COMPLETION -- LIQUIDATED DAMAGES A -1 SECTION A AGREEMENT 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. The work to be performed under this Contract shall be commenced within Ten (10) calendar days after the date of written notice by the Owner to the Contractor to proceed. The work shall be completed within One - Hundred Eighty (180) calendar days after the date of such notice and 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 prosecuted 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 the completion of the work described herein is a reasonable time for the completion of the same, taking into consideration the average climatic range and construction conditions prevailing in this locality. IF THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NEGLECT, FAIL OR REFUSE TO COMPLETE THE WORK WITHIN THE TIME HEREIN SPECIFIED, then the Contractor does hereby agree, as a part of the consideration for the awarding of this contract, to pay to the Owner the sum of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00), not as a penalty, but as liquidated damages for such breach of contract as hereinafter set forth, for each and every calendar day that the Contractor shall be in default after the time stipulated in the contract for completing the work. The said amount is fixed and agreed upon by and between the Contractor and the Owner because of the impracticability and extreme difficulty of fixing and ascertaining the actual damages the Owner would, in such event, sustain, and said amounts shall be retained from time to time by the Owner from current periodical estimates. It is further agreed that time is of the essence of each and every portion of this contract and the specifications wherein a definite portion and certain length of time is fixed for the performance of any act whatsoever; and where under the contract an additional time is allowed for the completion of any work, the new time limit fixed by extension shall be the essence of the Contract. ARTICLE III - PAYMENT A. THE CONTRACT SUM The Owner shall pay to the Contractor for the performance of the Contract the amount as stated in the Proposal and Schedule of Items. No variations shall be made in the amount except as set forth in the specifications attached hereto. B. PROGRESS PAYMENTS On not later than the fifth day of every month, the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer an estimate covering the percentage of the total amount of the Contract which has been completed from the start of the job up to and including the last working day of the preceding month, together with such supporting evidence as may be required by the Owner and/or the Engineer. The estimate shall include only quantities in place and at the unit prices set forth in the bid schedule. Within ten (10) days of receiving each Application for Payment, the Engineer shall either indicate in writing a recommendation of payment and present the application to the Owner, or return the Application to the Contractor indicating in writing necessary corrections. In the latter case, the Contractor shall make the corrections and resubmit the application. On the vendor run following approval of the invoice for payment, the Owner shall after deducting previous payments made, pay to the Contractor 90 percent of the amount of the estimate on units accepted in place. The 10 percent retained percentage may be held by the Owner until the final completion and acceptance of all work under the contract. ARTICLE IV - ACCEPTANCE AND FINAL PAYMENT A. Upon receipt of written notice that the work is ready for final inspection and acceptance, the Engineer shall within 10 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 the Contract has been completed and is accepted by him under the terms and conditions thereof, and the entire balance found to be due the Contractor, including the retained percentage, shall be paid to the Contractor by the Owner within 15 days after the date of said final certificate. A -4 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 the work have been paid, except that in case of disputed indebtedness or liens the Contractor may submit in lieu of evidence of payment a surety bond satisfactory to the Owner guaranteeing payment of all such disputed amounts when adjudicated in cases where such payment has not already been guaranteed by surety bond. C. The making and acceptance of the final payment shall constitute a waiver of all claims by the Owner other than those arising from unsettled liens, from faulty work appearing within 12 months after final payment, from requirements of the specifications, or from manufacturers' guarantees. It shall also constitute a waiver of all claims by the Contractor except those previously made and still unsettled. D. If after the work has been substantially completed, full completion thereof is materially delayed through no fault of the Contractor, and the Engineer, so certifies, the Owner shall upon certificate of the Engineer, and without terminating the Contract, make payment of the balance due for that portion of the work fully completed and accepted. Such payment shall be made under the terms and conditions governing final payment, except that it shall not constitute a waiver of claims. vitgaliffi • IN WITNESS - WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement, the day and year first written above. Witness (SEAL) Witness 3- UGUSTA, GEORGIA By: l �/ As its Mayor Title: ��15I'" ✓vc d •7 .mil G o CONTRACTOR Address: Best Regards P1, T ofn1 - i File: Undated Bonds a -. nc , 2.ee 9725 Dunbarton Drive Columbia, SC 29223 TEL: 803/788-4597 FAX: 803/788-4576 Cell: 803/261 -6582 Email: buckleigh 3bellsouth.net Date: April 23, 2012 Re: Blair Construction, Inc. Job: Diamond Lakes Basketball Facility Richmond County, GA This letter gives authorization to Augusta- Richmond County Commission and Cranston Engineering Group, P. C. to write in the agreement date on both the performance and payment bonds in the absence of the surety. Upon signing, please send a copy of the signed and dated bonds and power of attorney back to me. PERFORMANCE BOND Conforms with The American Institute of Architects A.I.A. document No. A -311 KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS: that Blair Construction, Inc., PO Box 770, Evans, Georgia 30809 (Here insert full name and address or legal title of Contractor) as Principal, hereinafter called Contractor, and, Western Surety Company, CNA Plaza, Chicago, Illinois 60685 (Here insert full name and address or legal title of Surety) as Surety, hereinafter called Surety, are held and firmly bound unto Augusta Richmond County Commission, 530 Greene St., Room 605, Augusta, GA 30911 (Here insert full name and address or legal title of Owner) as Obligee, hereinafter called Owner, in the amount of Three Hundred Forty Two Thousand Four Hundred Twenty Five and 92/100 Dollars ($ 342,425.92 .). for the payment whereof Contractor and Surety bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. WHEREAS, Contractor has by written agreement dated ,4-pR L with Owner for Diamond Lakes Basketball Facility, Richmond County, GA which contract is by reference made a part hereof, and is hereinafter referred to as the Contract. Bond No. 586 91452 entered into a contract (Here insert full name, address and description of project) in accordance with Drawings and Specifications prepared by Cranston Engineering Group, P. C., 452 Ellis Street, Augusta, GA 30911 (Here insert full name and address or legal title of Architect) I S- 1219 /GEEF 10/99 Page 1 of 2 NOW, THEREFORE, THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION is such that, if Contractor shall promptly and faithfully perform said Contract, then this obligation shall be null and void; otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect. The Surety hereby waives notice of any alteration or extension of time made by the Owner. Whenever Contractor shall be, and declared by Owner to be in default under the Contract, the Owner having performed Owner's obligations thereunder, the Surety may promptly remedy the default, or shall promptly 1) Complete the Contract in accordance with its terms and conditions, or 2) Obtain a bid or bids for completing the Contract in accordance with its terms and conditions, and upon determination by Surety of the lowest responsible bidder, or, if the Owner elects, upon determination by the Owner and the Surety jointly of the lowest responsible bidder, arrange for a contract between such bidder and Owner, and make available as Work progresses (even though there should be a default or a succession of defaults under the Signed and sealed this I S- 1219 /GEEF 10/99 23 '= day of PERFORMANCE BOND 586 91452 (Witness) (Witness) P/ , 2012 Page 2 of 2 contract or contracts of completion arranged under this paragraph) sufficient funds to pay the cost of completion less the balance of the contract price; but not exceeding, including other costs and damages for which the Surety may be liable hereunder, the amount set forth in the first paragraph hereof. The term "balance of the contract price," as used in this paragraph, shall mean the total amount payable by Owner to Contractor under the Contract and any amendments thereto, less the amount properly paid by Owner to Contractor. Any suit under this bond must be instituted before the expiration of two (2) years from the date on which final payment under the Contract falls due. No right of action shall accrue on this bond to or for the use of any person or corporation other than the Owner named herein or the heirs, executors, administrators or successors of the Owner. Blair Construction, Inc., PO Box 770, Evans; Georgia 30809 N42e Western Surety Company, CNA Plaza, Chicago, Illinois 60685 Buck Leigh, Attorneys- -Fact (Seal) (Principal) (Title) (Seal) (Surety) (Title) LABOR AND MATERIAL PAYMENT BOND Conforms with The American Institute of Architects A.I.A. Document No. A -311 Bond No. 586 91452 THIS BOND IS ISSUED SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH PERFORMANCE BOND IN FAVOR OF THE OWNER CONDITIONED ON THE FULL AND FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE OF THE CONTRACT KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS: that Blair Construction, Inc., PO Box 770, Evans, Georgia 30809 (Here insert full name and address or legal title of Contractor) as Principal, hereinafter called Principal, and, Western Surety Company, CNA Plaza, Chicago, Illinois 60685 (Here insert full name and address or legal title of Surety) as Surety, hereinafter called Surety, are held and firmly bound unto Augusta Richmond County Commission. 530 Greene St., Room 605, Augusta, GA 30911 (Here insert full name and address or legal title of Owner) as Obligee, hereinafter called Owner, for the use and benefit of claimants as hereinbelow defined, in the amount of Three Hundred Forty Two Thousand Four Hundred Twenty Five and 92/100 WHEREAS, 4-'R 1 L l ° 20/ Z with Owner for Diamond Lakes Basketball Facility, Richmond County, GA Principal has by written agreement dated which contract is by reference made a part hereof, and is hereinafter referred to as the Contract. Dollars ($ 342,425.92 ). for the payment whereof Principal and Surety bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. entered into a contract (Here insert full name, address and description of project) in accordance with Drawings and Specifications prepared by Cranston Engineering Group, P.C., 452 Ellis Street, Augusta, GA 30911 (Here insert full name and address or legal title of Architect) I S- 1220 /GEEF 10/99 Page 1 of 2 NOW, THEREFORE, THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION is such that, if Principal shall promptly make payment to all claimants as hereinafter defined, for all labor and material used or reasonably required for use in the performance of the Contract, then this obligation shall be void; otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect, subject, however, to the following conditions: 1. A claimant is defined as one having a direct contract with the Principal or with a Subcontractor of the Principal for labor, material, or both, used or reasonably required for use in the performance of the Contract, labor and material being construed to include that part of water, gas, power, light, heat, oil, gasoline, telephone service or rental of equipment directly applicable to the Contract. 2. The above named Principal and Surety hereby jointly and severally agree with the Owner that every claimant as herein defined, who has not been paid in full before the expiration of a period of ninety (90) days after the date on which the last of such claimant's work or labor was done or performed, or materials were furnished by such claimant, may sue on this bond for the use of such claimant, prosecute the suit to final judgment for such sum or sums as may be justly due claimant, and have execution thereon. The Owner shall not be liable for the payment of any costs or expenses of any such suit. 3. No suit or action shall be commenced hereunder by any claimant: a) Unless claimant, other than one having a direct contract with the Principal, shall have given written notice to any two of the following: the Principal, the Owner, or the Surety above named, within ninety (90) days after such claimant did or performed the last of the work or labor, or furnished the last of the materials for which said claim is made, stating with substantial accuracy the amount claimed and the name of the party to whom the materials Signed and sealed this 23 ' day of S- 1220 /GEEF 10/99 (Witness) LABOR AND MATERIAL PAYMENT BOND (Witness) Page 2 of 2 were furnished, or for whom the work or labor was done or performed. Such notice shall be served by mailing the same by registered mail or certified mail, postage prepaid, in an envelope addressed to the Principal, Owner or Surety, at any place where an office is regularly maintained for the transaction of business, or served in any manner in which legal process may be served in the state in which the aforesaid project is located, save that such service need not be made by a public officer. b) After the expiration of one (1) year following the date on which Principal ceased Work on said Contract, it being understood, however, that if any limitation embodied in this bond is prohibited by any law controlling the construction hereof such limitation shall be deemed to be amended so as to be equal to the minimum period of limitation permitted by such law. c) Other than in a state court of competent jurisdiction in and for the county or other political subdivision of the state in which the Project, or any part thereof, is situated, or in the United States District Court for the district in which the Project, or any part thereof, is situated, and not elsewhere. 4. The amount of this bond shall be reduced by and to the extent of any payment or payments made in good faith hereunder, inclusive of the payment by Surety of mechanics' liens which may be filed of record against said improvement, whether or not claim for the amount of such lien be presented under and against this bond. , 2012 . Blair Construction, Inc., PO Box 770, Evans, Georgia 30809 586 91452 Western Surety Company, CNA Plaza, Chicago, Illinois 60685 Buck Leigh, Attorney -ir act (Seal) (Principal) (Title) (Seal) (Surety) (Title) POWER OF ATTORNEY APPOINTING INDIVIDUAL ATTORNEY -IN -FACT Know All Men By These Presents, That WESTERN SURETY COMPANY, a South Dakota corporation, is a duly organized and existing corporation having its principal office in the City of Sioux Falls, and State of South Dakota, and that it does by virtue of the signature and seal herein affixed hereby make, constitute and appoint Buck Leigh, Individually of Columbia, SC, its true and lawful Attorney(s)-in-Fact with full power and authority hereby conferred to sign, seal and execute for and on its behalf bonds, undertakings and other obligatory instruments of similar nature and to hind it thereby as fully and to the same extent as if such instruments were signed by a duly authorized officer of the corporation and all the acts of said Attorney, pursuant. to the authority hereby given, are hereby ratified and confirmed. This Power of Attorney is made and executed pursuant to and by authority of the By -Law printed on the reverse hereof, duly adopted, as indicated, by the shareholders of the corporation. In Witness Whereof, WESTERN SURETY COMPANY has caused these presents to he signed by its Senior Vice President and its corporate seal to be hereto affixed on this 23rd day of June. 2011. State of South Dakota County of Minnehaha My commission expires Form F4280 -09 -06 } Western Surety Company On this 23rd day of June, 2011, before me personally came Paul T. Bruflat, to me known, who, being by Ole duly sworn, did depose and say: that he resides in the City of Sioux Falls. State of South Dakota; that he is the Senior Vice President of WESTERN SURETY COMPANY described in and which executed the above instrument; that he knows the seal of said corporation; that the seal affixed to the said instrument is such corporate seal; that it was so affixed pursuant to authority given by the Board of Directors of said corporation and that he signed his name thereto pursuant to like authority, and acknowledges same to be the act and deed of said corporation. }5sy55r- ,Syy55y5yyy55yyy',h f s D. KRELL November 30, 2012 s�' s NOTARY PUBLIC gEAL s SOUTH DAKOTA +yayy5�v5yy�ti�yy55555y55f I, L. Nelson, Assistant Secretary of WESTERN SURETY COMPANY do hereby certify that the Power of Attorney hcreinabove set forth is still in force, and further certify that the By -Law of the corporation printed on,the reverse hereof is still in force. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said corporation this 23 day of - In Unlimited Amounts - CERTIFICATE WESTERN SURETY COMPANY Paul Bruflat, Senior Vice President D. Krell, No ry Public WESTERN SURETY COMPANY L. Nelson, Assistant Secretary THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. INSR LTR TYPE OF INSURANCE ADDL INSR SUER WVD POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFF (MM /DD /YYYY) POLICY EXP IMM /DD /YYYYI LIMITS A GENERAL X LIABILITY COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY INSURED Blair Construction, Inc. Southern Asphalt, LLC Evans Paving and Grading, LLC P. 0. Box 770 Evans GA 30809 INSURERB :FOCI Insurance Co. CPP0004476 7 2/14/2012 2/14/2013 EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,000,000 DAMAGE TO RENTED PREMISES (Ea occurrence) $ 100, 000 INSURER F: CLAIMS -MADE OCCUR MED EXP (Any one person) $ 5,000 X Pollution Liability PERSONAL &ADVINJURY $ 1,000,000 GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2,000,000 GEN'L AGGREGATE - 1 POLICY X LIMIT APPLIES PRO .IFf,T PER: LOC PRODUCTS - COMP /OP AGG $ 2,000,000 '$ A AUTOMOBILE X X LIABILITY ANY AUTO ALL OWNED AUTOS HIRED AUTOS _ x SCHEDULED AUTOS N ON -OWNED CA 0005458 7 2/14/2012 2/14/2013 COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT (Ea accident) $ 1,000,000 BODILY INJURY (Per person) $ BODILYINJURY(Peraccident) $ TY cRdenDAMAGE (Per PROPE $ Medical payments $ 5,000 B X UMBRELLA LIAB EXCESS LIAB X OCCUR CLAIMS -MADE 0MB0002841 7 2/14/2012 2/14/2013 EACH OCCURRENCE $ 5,000,000 AGGREGATE $ 5,000,000 DED X RETENTON$ 10,000 $ A WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER /EXECUTIVE OFFICER /MEMBER EXCLUDED? (Mandatory in NH) If yes, describe under DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below Y / N Y N / A 010 - WC12A - 54981 2/14/2012 2/14/2013 WC STATU OTH . TORY I IMITS FR E.L. EACH ACCIDENT $ 1,000,000 E. L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $ 1,000,000 E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT $ 1,000,000 C Leased and Rented Equipment IHA4999540 - 03 2/14/2012 2/14/2013 $310,000 any one item $500,000 policy limit DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (Attach ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, if more space Is required) Project: Diamond Lakes Basketball Facility Contract amount: $342,425.92 °® CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE Y) THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). PRODUCER Sutter, Mclellan, & Gilbreath, Inc. 1424 North Brown Road Suite 300 Lawrenceville GA 30043 -8107 CONTACT Linda Mitchell CIC NAME: rA/° Nn Fxtl • (770)246-8300 (A /C, No): (770) -8301 A : lmitchell @amginsurance.com INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC # INSURERA:National Trust Insurance INSURED Blair Construction, Inc. Southern Asphalt, LLC Evans Paving and Grading, LLC P. 0. Box 770 Evans GA 30809 INSURERB :FOCI Insurance Co. INSURER C :Hanover Insurance Co. 22292 INSURER D : INSURER E: INSURER F: 1 COVERAGES CERTIFICATE HOLDER CERTIFICATE NUMBER:2012 -2013 CANCELLATION REVISION NUMBER: 7068212811 @metrofax.com Augusta GA Commission Room 605, Municipal Building Augusta, GA 30911 SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE M Jaynes CSP /LINDAM ACORD 25 (2010/05) INS025 (201005).01 ©1988 -2010 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD SUBJECT: NOTICE TO PROCEED PROJECT: DIAMOND LAKES BASKETBALL FACILITY Gentlemen: You are hereby notified to commence work in accordance with the Agreement, within Ten (10) calendar days following the date first written above, and you are to complete the work within One - Hundred Eighty (180) consecutive calendar days after the date of this notice. The date set for completion of all work is therefore TITLE: DATE: CRANSTON ENGINEERING GROUP, P.C. SECTION NP NOTICE TO PROCEED BY: TITLE: * * * ACCEPTANCE OF NOTICE * * * Receipt of the above NOTICE TO PROCEED is hereby acknowledged by this the day of , 20 Section GC -01. Definitions GC -02. Additional Instructions and Detail Drawings GC -03. Schedules, Reports and Records GC -04. Drawings and Specifications GC -05. Shop Drawings GC -06. Materials, Services and Facilities GC -07. Inspection and Testing GC -08. Substitutions GC -09. Patents GC -10. Surveys, Permits and Regulations GC -11. Protection of Work, Property and Persons GC -12. Supervision by Contractor GC -13. Changes in the Work GC -14. Changes in Contract Price GC -15. Time for Completion and Liquidated Damages GC -16. Correction of Work GC -17. Subsurface Conditions GC -18. Suspension of Work, Termination and Delay GC -19. Payments to Contractor GC -20. Acceptance of Final Payment as Release GC -21. Insurance GC -22. Contract Security GC -23. Assignments GC -24. Indemnification GC -25. Separate Contracts GC -26. Subcontracting GC -27. Engineer's Authority GC -28. Land and Rights -of -Way GC -29. Guarantee GC -30. Taxes GC -31. Work Adjacent to Railway or Other Property GC -32. Order and Discipline GC -33. Warning Devices and Signs GC -34. Special Restrictions GC -35. As -Built Drawings GC -36. Contractor Not to Hire Employees of the Owner GC -37. Drawings GC -38. Field Office Facilities GC -39. Rights -of -Way GC -40. Estimate of Quantities GC -41. Existing Structures and Utilities GC -42. Contractor's Breakdown of Lump Sum Payment Items GC -43. Prior Use By GC -44. Cleaning Up GC -45. Maintenance of Traffic GC -46. Maintenance of Access GC -47. Erosion Control and Restoration of Property GC -48. Bypassing Sewage GC -49. Safety and Health Regulations GC -50. Pre - Construction Conference INDEX TO ARTICLES OF GENERAL CONDITIONS GC -0 1 SECTION GC GENERAL CONDITIONS GC -01. DEFINITIONS: Wherever used in the Contract Documents, the followin g terms shall have the meanings indicated which shall be applicable to both the singular and plural thereof. 1. ADDENDA: Written or grp P a hic instruments issued prior to the execution of the ' Agreement which modify or interpret the Contract Documents, Drawings and Specifications, by addition, deletion, clarifications or corrections. 2. BID: The offer or proposal of the Bidder submitted on the prescribed form setting forth the prices for the work to be performed. ' 3. BIDDER: Any person, firm or corporation submitting a bid for the work. 4. BONDS: Bid, Performance and Payment Bonds and other instruments of security furnished by the Contractor and his Surety in accordance with the Contract Documents. ' 5. CHANGE ORDER: A written order to the Contractor authorizing an addition, deletion or revision in the work within the general scope of the Contract Documents or authorizing an adjustment in the contract price or contract time. 1 6. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The contract including Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Proposal, Bid Bond, Notice of award, Agreement, ' Performance Bond, Payment Bond, Notice to Proceed, Change Order, General Conditions, Supplemental General Conditions, Special Conditions, Technical Specifications, Drawings and Addenda. 7. CONTRACT PRICE: The total monies payable to the Contractor under the terms and conditions of the Contract Documents. ' 8. CONTRACT TIME: The number of calendar days stated in the Contract Documents for the completion of the work. ' 9. LIFE OF THE CONTRACT: The total duration of the contract from Notice to Proceed to completion of all the work. 10. CONTRACTOR: The person, firm or corporation with whom the Owner has executed the Agreement. 11. DRAWINGS: The part of the Contract Documents which show the characteristics and scope of the work to be performed and which have been ' prepared or approved by the Engineer. ' GC -1 12. ENGINEER: The person, firm or corporation named as such in the Contract Documents. 13. FIELD ORDER: A written order effecting a change in the work not involving an adjustment in the contract price or an extension of the contract time issued by the Engineer to the Contractor during construction. 14. NOTICE OF AWARD: The written notice of the acceptance of the Bid from the Owner to the successful Bidder. 15. NOTICE TO PROCEED: Written communication issued by the Owner to the Contractor authorizing him to proceed with the work and establishing the date of commencement of the work. 16. OWNER: A public or quasi - public body or authority, corporation, association, partnership or individual for whom the work is to be performed. 17. PROJECT: The undertaking to be performed as provided in the Contract Documents. 18. RESIDENT PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE: The authorized representative of the Owner who is assigned to the project site or any part thereof. 19. SHOP DRAWINGS: All drawings, diagrams, illustrations, brochures, schedules, and other data which are prepared by the Contractor, a Subcontractor, Manufacturer, Supplier or Distributor, which illustrate how specific portions of the work shall be fabricated or installed. 20. SPECIFICATIONS: A part of the Contract Documents consisting of written descriptions of a technical nature or materials, equipment, construction systems, standards and workmanship. 21. SUBCONTRACTOR: An individual, firm or corporation having a direct contract with the Contractor or any other Subcontractor for the performance of a part of the work at the site. 22. SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION: That date as certified by the Engineer when the construction of the project or a specified part can be utilized for the purposes for which it is intended. 23. SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL CONDITIONS: Modifications and/or additions to the General Conditions of a specific nature generally aimed at the specific contract of which it is a part. 24. SUPPLIERS: Any person, supplier or organization who supplies materials or equipment for the work, including that fabricated to a special design, but who does not perform labor at the site. GC -2 25. WORK: All labor necessary to produce the construction required by the Contract Documents and all materials and equipment incorporated or to be incorporated in the project. 26. WRITTEN NOTICE: Any notice to any party of the Agreement relative to any part of this Agreement in writing and considered delivered and the service thereof completed, when posted by certified or registered mail to the said party at his last given address or delivered in person to said party or his authorized representative on the work. GC -02. ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS AND DETAIL DRAWINGS: 1. The Contractor may be furnished additional instructions and detail drawings, by the Engineer, as necessary to carry out the work required by the Contract Documents. 2. The additional drawings and instructions thus supplied will become a part of the Contract Documents. The Contractor shall carry out the work in accordance with the additional detail drawings and instructions. GC -03. SCHEDULES, REPORTS AND RECORDS: 1. The Contractor shall submit to the Owner such schedule of quantities and costs, progress schedules, payrolls, reports, estimates, records and other data as the Owner may request concerning the work performed or to be performed. 2. Prior to the first partial payment estimate, the Contractor shall submit schedules showing the order in which he proposes to carry on the work, including dates at which he will start the various parts of the work, estimated date of completion of each part and as applicable: 2.1 the dates at which special detail drawings will be required; and 2.2 respective dates for submission of shop drawings, the beginning of manufacture, the testing and the installation of materials, supplies and equipment. 3. The Contractor shall also submit a schedule of payments that he anticipates he will earn during the course of the work. GC -04. DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS: 1. The intent of the drawings and specifications is that the Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment and transportation necessary for the proper execution of the work in accordance with the Contract Documents and all incidental work necessary to complete the project in an acceptable manner, ready for us, occupancy or operation by the Owner. GC -3 2. In case of conflict between the drawings and specifications, the specifications shall govern. Figure dimensions on drawings shall govern over general drawings. 3. Any discrepancies found between the drawings and specifications and site conditions or any inconsistencies or ambiguities in the drawings or specifications ' shall be immediately reported to the Engineer, in writing, who shall promptly correct such inconsistencies or ambiguities in writing. Work done by the Contractor after his discovery of such discrepancies, inconsistencies or ' ambiguities shall be done at the Contractor's risk. 4. All work that may be called for in the specifications and not shown on the ' drawings, or shown and not called for in the specifications, shall be executed and furnished by the Contractor as if described in both these ways and should any work or material be required which is not detailed in the specifications or drawings, either directly or indirectly, but which is nevertheless necessary for the proper carrying out of the intent thereof, the Contractor is to understand the same to be implied and required and shall perform all such work and furnish any such ' material as fully as if they were particularly delineated or described. ' 5. It is understood and agreed that the Contractor, by careful examination, has satisfied himself as to the nature and location of the work, the conformation of the ground, the character, quality and quantity of the materials to be encountered, the character of equipment and 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 under this contract. No verbal agreement or conversation with any officer, agent or employee of the Owner, either before or after the execution of this contract, shall affect or modify any of the terms or obligations herein contained. ' GC -05. SHOP DRAWINGS: ' 1. The Contractor shall provide shop drawings as may be necessary for the prosecution of the work as required by the Contract Documents. The Engineer shall promptly review all shop drawings. The Engineer's approval of any shop ' drawings shall not release the Contractor from responsibility for deviations from the Contract Documents. The approval of any shop drawing which substantially deviates from the requirement of the Contract Documents shall be evidenced by a Change Order. 2. When submitted for the Engineer's review, shop drawings shall bear the ' Contractor's certification that he has reviewed, checked and approved the shop drawings and that they are in conformance with the requirements of the Contract Documents. 3. Portions of the work that require shop drawing or sample submission shall not begin until the shop drawing or submission has been approved by the Engineer. ' A copy of each approved shop drawing and each approved sample shall be kept in good order by the Contractor at the site and shall be available to the Engineer. GC -4 GC -06. MATERIALS, SERVICES AND FACILITIES: 1 It is understood that, except as otherwise specifically stated in the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall provide and pay for all materials, labor, tools, equipment, water, light, power, transportation, supervision, temporary construction of any nature and all other services and facilities of any nature whatsoever necessary to execute, complete and deliver the work within the specified time. 2. Materials and equipment shall be so stored as to insure the preservation of their quality and fitness for the work. Stored materials and equipment to be incorporated in the work shall be located so as to facilitate prompt inspection. 3. Manufactured articles, materials and equipment shall be applied, installed, connected, erected, used, cleaned and conditioned as directed by the manufacturer. 4. Materials, supplies or equipment shall be in accordance with samples submitted by the Contractor and approved by the Engineer. 5. Materials, supplies or equipment to be incorporated into the work and purchased by the Contractor of the Subcontractor will be subject to a chattel mortgage or under a conditional sale contract or other agreement by which an interest is retained by the seller. GC -07. INSPECTION AND TESTING: 1. All materials and equipment used in the construction of the project shall be subject to adequate inspection and testing in accordance with generally actepted standards. 2. The Contractor shall provide, at his expense, the necessary testing and inspection services required by the Contract Documents, unless otherwise provided. 3. The Owner shall provide all other inspection and testing services required by the Contract Documents. 4. If the Contract Documents, laws, ordinances, rules, regulations or orders of any public authority having jurisdiction require any work to specifically be inspected, tested or approved by someone other than the Contractor, the Contractor will give the Engineer timely notice of readiness. The Contractor will then furnish the Engineer the required certificates of inspection, testing or approval. 5. Neither observation by the Engineer nor inspections, tests or approvals by persons other than the Contractor shall relieve the Contractor from his obligations to perform the work in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents. GC -5 6. The Engineer and his representatives will at all times have access to the work. In addition, authorized representatives and agents of any participating Federal or State Agency shall be permitted to inspect all work, materials, payrolls, records of personnel, invoices of materials and other relevant data and records. The Contractor will provide proper facilities for such access and observation of the work and also for any inspection or testing thereof. 7. If any work is covered contrary to the written request of the Engineer, it must, if requested by the Engineer, be uncovered for his observation and replaced at the Contractor's expense. 8. If any work has been covered which the Engineer has not specifically requested to observe prior to its being covered or if the Engineer considers it necessary or advisable that covered work be inspected or tested by others, the Contractor at the Engineer's request, will uncover, expose or otherwise make available for observation, inspection or testing as the Engineer may require, that portion of the work in question, furnishing all necessary labor, materials, tools and equipment. If it is found that such work is defective, the Contractor will bear all the expenses of such uncovering, exposure, observation, inspection and testing and of satisfactory reconstruction. If, however, such work is not found to be defective, the Contractor will be allowed an increase in the contract price or an extension of the contract time, or both, directly attributable to such uncovering, exposure, observation, inspection, testing and reconstruction and an appropriate change order shall be issued. 9. The Contractor shall give the Engineer 24 hours notice of starting any new work. No work shall be done or materials used without suitable supervision and inspection by the Engineer. The Contractor shall furnish the Engineer with necessary samples of material for testing purposes. GC -08. SUBSTITUTIONS: 1. When a material, article or piece of equipment is identified on the drawings or specifications by reference to brand name or catalogue number, the performance or other salient requirements and that other products of equal capacities, quality and function shall be considered. The Contractor may recommend the substitution of a material, article or piece of equipment of equal substance and function for those referred to in the Contract Documents by reference to brand name or catalogue number and if, in the opinion of the Engineer, such material, article or piece of equipment is of equal substance and function to that specified, the Engineer may approve its substitution and use by the Contractor. Any cost differential shall be deducted from the contract price and the Contract Documents shall be appropriately modified by change order. The Contractor warrants that if substitutes are approved, no major changes in the function or general design of the project will result. Incidental changes or extra component parts required to accommodate the substitute will be made by the Contractor without a change in the contract price or contract time. GC -6 GC -09. PATENTS: 1. The Contractor shall pay all applicable royalties and license fees. He shall defend all suits or claims for infringement of any patent rights and save the Owner harmless from loss on account thereof except that the Owner shall be responsible for any such loss when a particular process, design or the product of a manufacturer or manufacturers is specified, but if the Contractor has reason to believe that the design, process or product specified is an infringement of a patent, he shall be responsible for such loss unless he promptly gives such information to the Engineer. GC -10. SURVEYS, PERMITS AND REGULATIONS: 1. The Owner shall furnish all land surveys and establish all base lines for locating the principal component parts of the work together with a suitable number of benchmarks adjacent to the work as shown in the Contract Documents. From the information provided by the Owner, unless otherwise specified in the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall develop and make all detail surveys needed for construction such as slope stakes, batter boards, stakes for pile locations and other working points, lines, elevations and cut sheets. 2. The Contractor shall carefully preserve benchmarks, reference points and stakes and in case of willful or careless destruction, he shall be charged with the resulting expense and shall be responsible for any mistakes that may be caused by their unnecessary loss or disturbance. 3. Permits and licenses of a temporary nature necessary for the prosecution of the work shall be secured and paid for by the Contractor. Permits, licenses and easements for permanent structures or permanent changes in existing facilities shall be secured and paid for by the Owner, unless otherwise specified. The Contractor shall give all notices and comply with all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations bearing on the conduct of the work as drawn and specified. If the Contractor observes that the Contract Documents are at variance therewith, he shall promptly notify the Engineer in writing and any necessary changes shall be adjusted as provided in Section 13, Changes in the Work. GC -11. PROTECTION OF WORK, PROPERTY AND PERSONS: 1. The Contractor will be responsible for initiating, maintaining and supervising all safety precautions and programs in connection with the work. He will take all necessary precautions for the safety of and will provide the necessary protection to prevent damage, injury or loss to all employees on the work and other persons who may be affected thereby, all the work and all materials or equipment to be incorporated therein, whether in storage on or off the site or other property at the site or adjacent thereto, including trees, shrubs, lawns, walks, pavements, roadways, structures and utilities not designated for removal, relocation or replacement in the course of construction. GC -7 2. The Contractor will comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and orders of any public body having jurisdiction. He will erect and maintain, as required by the conditions and progress of the work, all necessary safeguards for safety and protection. He will notify the owners of adjacent utilities when prosecution of the work may affect them. The Contractor will remedy all damage, injury or loss to any property caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, by the Contractor, and subcontractor or anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them are liable, except damage or loss attributable to the fault of the Contract Documents or to the acts or omissions of the Owner or the Engineer or anyone employed by either of them or anyone for whose acts either of them may be liable and not attributable, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, to the fault or negligence of the Contractor. 3. In emergencies affecting the safety of persons or the work or property at the site or adjacent thereto, the Contractor, without special instructions or authorization from the Engineer or Owner, shall act to prevent threatened damage, injury or loss. He will give the Engineer prompt written notice of any significant changes in the work or deviations from the Contract Documents caused thereby and a Change Order shall be issued covering the changes and deviations involved. 4. The work under this Contract in every respect shall be at the risk of the Contractor until finished and accepted, except to damage or injury caused directly by the Owner's agents or employees. GC -12. SUPERVISION BY CONTRACTOR: 1. The Contractor will supervise and direct the work. He will be solely responsible for the means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures of construction. The Contractor will employ and maintain on the work a qualified supervisor or superintendent who shall have been designated in writing by the Contractor as the Contractor's representative at the site. The supervisor shall have full authority to act on the behalf of the Contractor and all communications given to the supervisor shall be as binding as if given to the Contractor. The supervisor shall be present on the site at all times as required to perform adequate supervision and coordination of the work. GC -13. CHANGES IN THE WORK: 1. The Owner may at any time as the need arises, order changes within the scope of the work without invalidating the Agreement. If such changes increase or decrease the amount due under the Contract Documents or in the time required for performance of the work, an equitable adjustment shall be authorized by Change Order. 2. The Engineer, also, may at any time, by issuing a field order, make changes in the details of the work. The Contractor shall proceed with the performance of any changes in the work so ordered by the Engineer unless the Contractor believes GC -8 that such field order entitles him to a change in the contract price or time or both, in which event he shall give the Engineer written notice thereof within ten (10) days after the receipt of the ordered change pending the receipt of an executed change order or further instruction from the Owner. GC -14. CHANGES IN CONTRACT PRICE: 1. The contract price may be changed only by a change order. The value of any work covered by a change order or of any claim for increase or decrease in the contract price shall be determined by one or more of the following methods in the order of precedence listed below: 1.1 Unit prices previously approved. 1.2 An agreed lump sum. 1.3 The actual cost for labor, direct overhead, materials, supplies, equipment and other services necessary to complete the work. In addition there shall be added an amount to be agreed upon but not to exceed fifteen (15) percent of the actual cost of the work to cover the cost of general overhead and profit. GC -15. TIME FOR COMPLETION AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: 1. The date of beginning and the time for completion of the work are essential conditions of the Contract Documents and the work embraced shall be commenced on the date specified in the Notice to Proceed. 2. The Contractor will proceed with the work at such rate of progress to insure full completion within the contract time. It is expressly understood and agreed, by and between the Contractor and the Owner, that the contract time for the completion of the work described herein is a reasonable time, taking into consideration the average climatic and economic conditions and other factors prevailing in the locality of the work. 3. If the Contractor shall fail to complete the work within the contract time or extension of time granted by the Owner, then the Contractor will pay to the Owner the amount for liquidated damages as specified in the Agreement for each calendar day that the Contractor shall be in default after the time stipulated in the Contract Documents. 4. The Contractor shall not be charged with liquidated damages or any excess cost when the delay in completion of the work is due to the following and the Contractor has promptly given written notice of such delay to the Owner or Engineer. 4.1 To any preference, priority or allocation order duly issued by the Owner. GC -9 4.2 To unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the fault of negligence of the Contractor, including but not restricted to, acts of God or of the public enemy, acts of the Owner, acts of another Contractor in the performance of a contract with the Owner, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, freight embargoes and abnormal and unforeseeable weather; and 4.3 To any delays of subcontractors occasioned by any of the causes specified in Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of this Article. GC -16. CORRECTION OF WORK: 1. The Contractor shall promptly remove from the premises all work rejected by the Engineer for failure to comply with the Contract Documents, whether incorporated in the construction or not and the Contractor shall promptly replace and re- execute the work in accordance with the Contract Documents and without expense to the Owner and shall bear the expense of making good all work of other Contractors destroyed or damaged by such removal or replacement. 2. All removal and replacement work shall be done at the Contractor's expense. If the Contractor does not take action to remove such rejected work within ten (10) days after receipt of written notice, the Owner may remove such work and store the materials at the expense of the Contractor. 3. Any omissions or failure on the part of the Engineer to disapprove or reject any work or material shall not be construed to be an acceptance of any defective work or material. The Contractor shall remove, at his own expense and shall rebuild and replace same without extra charge and in default thereof the same may be done by the Owner at the Contractor's expense or in case the Engineer shall not consider the defect of sufficient importance to require the Contractor to rebuild or replace any imperfect work or material, he shall have the power and is hereby authorized to make an equitable deduction from the stipulated price. GC -17. SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS: 1. The Contractor shall promptly and before such conditions are disturbed, except in the event of an emergency, notify the Owner by written notice of: 1.1 Subsurface or latent physical conditions at the site differing materially from those indicated in the Contract Documents. 1.2 Unknown physical conditions at the site, of an unusual nature, differing materially from those ordinarily encountered and generally recognized as inherent in work of the character provided for in the Contract Documents. 2. The Owner shall promptly investigate the conditions and if he finds that such conditions do so materially differ and cause an increase or decrease in the cost of, or in the time required, for performance of the work, an equitable adjustment shall GC -10 be made and the Contract Documents shall be modified by a Change Order. Any claim of the Contractor for adjustment hereunder shall not be allowed unless he has given the required written notice; provided that the Owner may, if he determines the facts so justify, consider and adjust any such claims asserted before the date of final payment. GC -18. 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 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. GC -19. PAYMENTS TO THE CONTRACTOR: 1. Between the first (1st) and the fifth (5th) of each month, the Contractor will submit to the Engineer a partial payment estimate filled out and signed by the Contractor on an approved form covering the work performed during the period covered by the partial payment estimate and supported by such data as the Engineer may reasonably require. If payment is requested on the basis of materials and equipment not incorporated in the work but delivered and suitably stored at or near the site, the partial payment estimate shall also be accompanied by such supporting data, satisfactory to the Owner, as will establish the Owner's title to the material and equipment and protect his interest therein, including applicable insurance. The Engineer will, within ten days after receipt of each partial payment estimate, either indicate in writing his approval of payment and GC -12 present the partial payment estimate to the Owner, or return the partial payment estimate to the Contractor indicating in writing his reasons for refusing to approve payment. In the latter case, the Contractor may make the necessary corrections and resubmit the partial payment estimate. The Owner will, within ten days of presentation to him of an approved partial payment estimate, pay the Contractor a progress payment on the basis of the approved partial payment estimate. The Owner shall retain ten (10 %) percent of the amount of each payment until final completion and acceptance of all work covered by the Contract Documents. The Owner at any time, however, after fifty (50 %) percent of the work has been completed, if he finds that satisfactory progress is being made, shall make payment on the current and remaining estimates, in full, so that the retained percentage at the completion of the work will be approximately five (5 %) percent. On completion and acceptance of a part of the work on which the price is stated separately in the Contract Documents, payment may be made in full, including retained percentages, less authorized deductions. 2. The request for payment may also include an allowance for the cost of such major materials and equipment which are suitably stored either at or near the site. 3. All work covered by partial payment shall thereupon become the sole property of the Owner, but this provision shall not be construed as relieving the Contractor of the sole responsibility for the care and protection of the work upon which payments have been made or the restoration of any damaged work, or as a waiver of the right of the Owner to require the fulfillment of all terms of the Contract Documents. 4. Upon completion and acceptance of the work, the Engineer shall issue a certificate attached to the final payment request that the work has been accepted by him under the conditions of the Contract Documents. The entire balance found to be due the Contractor, including the retained percentages shall be paid to the Contractor, except such sums as may be lawfully retained by the Owner for saving the Owner or the Owner's agents harmless from all claims growing out of the lawful demands of Subcontractors, laborers, workmen, mechanics, materialmen and furnishers of machinery and parts thereof, equipment, tools and supplies, incurred in the furtherance of the performance of the work. The Contractor shall, at the Owner's request, furnish satisfactory evidence that all obligations of the nature designated above have been paid, discharged, or waived. If the Contractor fails to do so, the Owner may, after having notified the Contractor, either pay unpaid bills or withhold from the Contractor's unpaid compensation a sum of money deemed reasonably sufficient to pay any and all such lawful claims until satisfactory evidence is furnished that all liabilities have been fully discharged whereupon payment to the Contractor shall be resumed, in accordance with the terms of the Contract Documents, but in no event shall the provisions of this sentence be construed to impose any obligations upon the Owner to either the Contractor, his Surety, or any third party. In paying any unpaid bills of the Contractor, any payment so made by the Owner shall be considered as a payment made under the Contract Documents by the Owner to the GC -13 Contractor and the Owner shall not be liable to the Contractor for any such payments made in good faith. 5. If the Owner fails to make payment 30 days after approval by the Engineer, in addition to other remedies available to the Contractor, there shall be added to each such payment, interest at the maximum legal rate commencing on the first day after said payment is due and continuing until the payment is received by the Contractor. GC - 20. ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL PAYMENT AS RELEASE: 1. 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 claims in stated amounts as may be specifically excepted by the Contractor for all things done or furnished in connection with this work and for every act and neglect of the Owner and other relating to or arising out of this work. Any payment, however, final or otherwise, shall not release the Contractor or his Sureties from any obligations under the Contract Documents or the Performance Bond and Payment Bonds. GC - 21. INSURANCE: 1. The Contractor shall purchase and maintain during the life of this Contract such insurance as will protect him from claims set forth below which may arise out of or result from the Contractor's execution of the work, whether such execution by himself or by any Subcontractor or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or by anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable. 1.1 Claims under Workman's Compensation, disability benefit and other similar employee benefit acts, 1.2 Claims for damages because of bodily injury, occupational sickness or disease or death of his employees, 1.3 Claims for damages because of bodily injury, sickness or disease or death of any person other than his employees, 1.4 Claims for damages insured by usual personal injury liability coverage which are sustained (1) by any person as a result of an offense directly or indirectly related to the employment of such person by the Contractor or (2) by any other person; and 1.5 Claims for damages because of injury to or destruction of tangible property, including loss of use resulting therefrom. 2. Certificates of Insurance acceptable to the Owner shall be filed with the Owner prior to commencement of the work. These Certificates shall contain a provision that coverages afforded under the policies will not be canceled unless at least GC -14 fifteen (15) days prior written notice has been given to the Owner and Program Manager. 3. The Contractor shall procure and maintain, at his own expense, during the life of the Contract, liability insurance as hereinafter specified. 3.1 Contractor's General Public Liability and Property Damage insurance including vehicle coverage issued to the Contractor and protecting him from all claims for personal injury, including death, and all claims for destruction of or damage to property, arising out of or in connection with any operations under the Contract Documents, whether such operations be by himself or by any Subcontractor under him or anyone directly or indirectly employed by the Contractor or by a Subcontractor under him. Insurance shall be written with a limit of liability of not less than $200,000 for all damages arising out of bodily injury, including death, at any time resulting therefrom, sustained by any one person in any one accident; and a limit of liability of not less than $500,000 for any such damages sustained by two or more persons in any one accident. Insurance shall be written with a limit of liability of not less than $100,000 for all property damage sustained by any one person in any one accident; and a limit of liability of not less than $200,000 for any such damage sustained by two or more persons in any one accident. Contractor's insurance policy shall name Owner and Program Manager as insureds under this policy. 3.2 The Contractor shall acquire and maintain, if applicable, Fire and Extended Coverage insurance upon the Project to the full insurable value thereof for the benefit of the Owner, the Contractor and Subcontractor as their interest may appear. This provision shall in no way release the Contractor or Contractor's Surety from obligations under the Contract Documents to fully complete the Project. 4. The Contractor shall procure and maintain, at his own expense, during the life of the Contract, in accordance with the provisions of the laws of the state in which the work is performed, Workman's Compensation Insurance, including occupational disease provisions, for all of his employees at the site of the project and in case any work is sublet, the Contractor shall require such Subcontractor similarly to provide Workman's Compensation Insurance, including occupational disease provision for all of the latter's employees unless such employees are covered by the protection afforded by the Contractor. In case any class of employees engaged in hazardous work under this Contract at the site of the Project is not protected under Workman's Compensation statute, the Contractor shall provide and shall cause each Subcontractor to provide adequate and suitable insurance for the protection of his employees not otherwise protected. 5. The Contractor shall secure, if applicable, "All Risk" type Builder's Risk Insurance for work to be performed. Unless specifically authorized by the Owner, the amount of such insurance shall not be less than the contract price totaled in the bid. The policy shall cover not less than the losses due to fire, explosion, hail, GC -15 lightening, vandalism, malicious mischief, wind, collapse, riot, aircraft and smoke during the contract time and until the work is accepted by the Owner. The policy shall name as the insured the Contractor, the Engineer and the Owner. Contractor shall provide a Builders Risk All Risk insurance policy for the full replacement value of all Project work including the value of all onsite Owner- furnished equipment and/or materials associated with Program Manager's services. Such policy shall include coverage for loss due to defects in materials and workmanship and errors in design, and will provide a waiver of subrogation as to Program Manager and the Owner, and their respective officers, employees, agents, affiliates, and subcontractors. GC -22. CONTRACT SECURITY: 1. The Contractor shall, within ten (10) days after the receipt of the Notice of Award, furnish the Owner with a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond in penal sums equal to the amount of the contract price, conditioned upon the performance by the Contractor of all undertakings, covenants, terms, conditions and agreements of the Contract Documents and upon the prompt payment by the Contractor to all persons supplying labor and materials in the prosecution of the work provided by the Contract Documents. Such bonds shall be executed by the Contractor and a corporate bonding company licensed to transact business in the state in which the work is to be performed and named on the current list of "Surety Companies Acceptable on Federal Bonds" as published in the Treasury Department Circular Number 570. The expense of these bonds shall be borne by the Contractor. If at any time a Surety on any such bond is declared a bankrupt or loses its right to do business in the state in which the work is to be performed or is removed from the list of Surety Companies accepted on Federal Bonds, Contractor shall within ten (10) days after notice from the Owner to do so, substitute an acceptable bond (or bonds) in such form and sum and signed by such other Surety or Sureties as may be satisfactory to the Owner. The premiums on such bonds shall be paid by the Contractor. No further payments shall be deemed due nor shall be made until the new Surety or Sureties shall have furnished an acceptable bond to the Owner. GC -23. ASSIGNMENTS: 1. Neither the Contractor nor the Owner shall sell, transfer, assign or otherwise dispose of the Contract or any portion thereof, or his right, title or interest therein, or his obligations thereunder, without written consent of the other party. GC -24. INDEMNIFICATION: 1. The Contractor will indemnify and hold harmless the Owner and Program Manager and the Engineer and their agents and employees from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses including attorney's fees arising out of or resulting from the performance of the work, provided that any such claim, damage, loss or expense is attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease or death, GC -16 or to injury to or destruction of tangible property, including the loss of use resulting therefrom; and is caused in whole or in part by any negligent or willful act or omission of the Contractor and Subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable. 2. In any and all claims against the Owner or the Engineer or any of their agents or employees, by an employee of the Contractor, Subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, the indemnification obligation shall not be limited in any way by any limitation on the amount or type of damages, compensation or benefits payable by or for the Contractor or any Subcontractor under Workman's Compensation acts, disability benefit acts or other employee benefits acts. 3. The obligation of the Contractor under this paragraph shall not extend to the liability of the Engineer, his agents or employees arising out of the preparation or approval of maps, drawings, opinions, reports, surveys, change orders, design or specifications. GC -25. SEPARATE CONTRACTS: 1. The Owner reserves the right to let other contracts in connection with this Project. The Contractor shall afford other contractors reasonable opportunity for the introduction and storage of their materials and the execution of their work and shall properly connect and coordinate his work with theirs. If the proper execution or results of any part of the Contractor's work depends upon the work of any other Contractor, the Contractor shall inspect and promptly report to the Engineer any defects in such work that render it unsuitable for such proper execution and results. 2. The Owner may perform additional work related to the Project by himself or he may let other contracts containing provisions similar to these. The Contractor will afford the other Contractors who are parties to such contracts (or the Owner, if he is performing the additional work himself), reasonable opportunity for the introduction and storage of materials and equipment and the execution of the work and shall properly connect and coordinate his work with theirs. 3. If the performance of additional work by other Contractors or the Owner is not noted in the Contract Documents prior to the execution of the Contract, written notice thereof shall be given to the Contractor prior to starting any such additional work. If the Contractor believes that the performance of such additional work by the Owner or others involves him in additional expense or entitles him to an extension of the contract time, he may make a claim therefor as provided in Sections GC -13 and GC -14. GC -26. SUBCONTRACTING: 1. The Contractor may utilize the services of specialty Subcontractors on those parts of the work which, under normal contracting practices, are performed by specialty Subcontractors. 2. The Contractor shall not award work to Subcontractor(s), in excess of fifty (50 %) percent of the Contract Price, without prior written approval of the Owner. 3. The Contractor shall be fully responsible to the Owner for the acts and omissions of his Subcontractors, and of persons either directly or indirectly employed by them, as he is for the acts and omissions of person directly employed by him. 4. The Contractor shall cause appropriate provisions to be inserted in all subcontracts relative to the work to bind the Subcontractors to the Contractor by the terms of the Contract Documents insofar as applicable to the work of Subcontractors and to give the Contractor the same power as regards terminating any subcontract that the Owner may exercise over the Contractor under any provision of the Contract Documents. 5. Nothing contained in this Contract shall create any contractual relation between any Subcontractor and the Owner. GC -27. ENGINEER'S AUTHORITY: 1. The Engineer shall act as the Owner's representative during the construction period. He shall decide questions which may arise as to quality and acceptability of materials furnished and work performed. He shall interpret the intent of the Contract Documents in a fair and unbiased manner The Engineer will make visits to the site and determine if the work is proceeding in accordance with the Contract Documents. 2. The Contractor will be held strictly to the intent of the Contract Documents in regard to the quality of materials, workmanship and execution of the work. Inspections may be made at the factory or fabrication plant or the source of material supply. 3. The Engineer will not be responsible for the construction means, controls, techniques, sequences, procedures, or construction safety. 4. The Engineer shall promptly make decisions relative to interpretation of the Contract Documents. GC -28. LAND AND RIGHTS -OF -WAY: 1. The Owner will furnish all land and rights -of -way necessary for carrying out and for the completion of the work to be performed pursuant to the Contract Documents. If all land and rights -of -way are not obtained prior to the issuing of GC -18 2. The Owner shall provide to the Contractor information which delineates and describes the lands owned and rights -of -way acquired. 3. The Contractor shall provide at his own expense and without liability to the Owner any additional land and access thereto that the Contractor may desire for temporary construction facilities, or for storage of materials. GC -29. GUARANTEE: 1. The Contractor shall guarantee all materials and equipment furnished and work performed for a period of one (1) year from the date of substantial completion. The Contractor warrants and guarantees for a period of one (1) year from the date of substantial completion of the system that the completed system is free from all defects due to faulty materials or workmanship and the Contractor shall promptly make such corrections as may be necessary by reason of such defects including the repairs of any damage to other parts of the system resulting from such defects. The Owner will give notice of observed defects with reasonable promptness. In the event that the Contractor should fail to make such repairs, adjustments or other work that may be necessary by such defects, the Owner may do so and charge the Contractor the cost thereby incurred. The Performance Bond shall remain in full force and effect though the guarantee period. GC -30. TAXES: the Notice to Proceed, the Contractor shall begin work upon lands and rights -of- way that have been acquired. 1. 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 -31. WORK ADJACENT TO RAILWAY OR OTHER PROPERTY: 1. Whenever the work embraced in this Contract is near the tracks, structures or buildings of the Owner or of other railways, persons, or property, the work shall be so conducted as not to interfere with the movement of trains or other operations of the railway, or, if in any case such interference be necessary, the Contractor shall not proceed until he has first obtained specific authority and directions therefor from the proper designated officer of the Owner and has the approval of the Engineer. GC -32. ORDER AND DISCIPLINE: 1. The Contractor shall at all times enforce strict discipline and good order among his employees and any employee of the Contractor who shall appear to be incompetent, disorderly or intemperate or in any other way disqualified for or unfaithful to the work entrusted to him, shall be discharged immediately on the request of the Engineer and he shall not again be employed on the work with the Engineer's written consent. GC -19 GC -33. WARNING DEVICES AND SIGNS: 1. The Contractor shall furnish, erect, paint and maintain warning devices when construction is on or near public streets for the protection of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Such devices will be in accordance with the Georgia Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Street and Highways, "Traffic Control for Highway Construction and Maintenance Operations," latest edition. 2. A 20" x 30" sign, mounted on a solid post, 8 feet above the ground, indicating the name and a 24 -hour phone number of the Contractor in 4" letters, shall be erected at prominent locations on the construction site as directed by the Engineer. The Contractor may remove the sign following the maintenance period. GC -34. SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS: 1. No work shall be allowed after the hours of darkness or on Sunday without permission of the Owner. 2. If Contractor wishes to work before 8 a.m. or after 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, on weekends, or Augusta, Georgia legal holidays refer to Special Condition SC -25. GC -35. AS -BUILT DRAWINGS: 1. The Contractor shall furnish to the Engineer three (3) sets of marked up drawings for an "As- built" record showing all deviations from the Contract Drawings. The marked up sets shall include actual dimensions from permanent markers accurately locating all underground piping. GC -36. CONTRACTOR NOT TO HIRE EMPLOYEES OF THE OWNER: 1. The Contractor shall not employ or hire any of the employees of the Owner. GC -37. DRAWINGS: The Owner will furnish to the Contractor, free of charge, up to five (5) sets of direct black line prints together with a like number of complete bound specifications for construction purposes. Location of all features of the work included in the Contract are indicated on the Contract Drawings. The following drawings comprise the plans for the Contract: Note: The Contract Drawings are listed under Special Condition SC -02., LIST OF DRAWINGS. GC -38. FIELD OFFICE FACILITIES: The Contractor shall provide, at a point convenient to the work, suitable office facilities for housing records, plans and contract documents. A telephone shall be provided at GC -0 the Contractor's office for expediting the work and be made available for the use of the Engineer. A complete and up -to -date set of the plans and specifications shall be available at the field office at all times that the work is in progress. GC -39. RIGHTS -OF -WAY: The Owner will furnish all land and rights -of -way necessary for the carrying out of this contract and the completion of the work herein contemplated and will use due diligence in acquiring said land and rights -of -way as speedily as possible. But it is possible that all land and rights -of -way may not be obtained as herein contemplated before construction begins, in which event the Contractor shall begin his work upon such land and rights -of -way as the Owner may have previously acquired and no claim for damages whatsoever will be allowed by reason of the delay in obtaining the remaining lands and rights -of -way. Should the Owner be prevented or enjoined from proceeding with the work or from authorizing its prosecution, either before the commencement, by reason of any litigation or by reason of its inability to procure any lands or rights -of -way for the said work, the Contractor shall not be entitled to make or assert any claim for damage by reason of said delay or to withdraw from the contract except by consent of the Owner; but time for completion of the work will be extended to compensate for the time lost by such delay; such determination to be set forth in writing and approved by the Owner. GC -40. ESTIMATE OF QUANTITIES: The estimated quantities of work to be done and materials to be furnished under this contract if shown in any of the documents including the bid are given only for use in comparing bids and to indicate approximately the total amount of the contract and the right is especially reserved except as herein otherwise specifically limited to increase or diminish them as may be deemed reasonably necessary or desirable by the Owner to complete the work contemplated by this contract and such increase or diminution shall in no way vitiate this contract nor shall any such increase or diminution give cause for claims or liability for damages. GC -41. EXISTING STRUCTURES AND UTILITIES: The existence and location of structures and underground utilities indicated on the plans are not guaranteed and shall be investigated and verified in the field by the Contractor before starting work. The Contractor shall be held responsible for any damage to and for maintenance and protection of existing utilities and structures. GC -42. CONTRACTOR'S BREAKDOWN OF LUMP SUM PAYMENT ITEMS: The Contractor shall, immediately after the contract has been awarded, submit to the Engineer for his approval, a breakdown showing estimates of all costs apportioned to the major elements of equipment, material and labor comprising the total work included under any of the lump sum items shown in the proposal. These estimates as approved will serve as the basis for estimating of payments due on all progress estimates. GC -43. PRIOR USE BY OWNER: Prior to completion of the work, the Owner may take over the operation and/or use of the uncompleted project or portions thereof Such prior use of the facilities by the Owner shall not be deemed as acceptance of any work or relieve the Contractor from any of the requirements of the Contract Documents. GC -44. CLEANING UP: The Contractor shall keep the premises free from the accumulation of waste material and rubbish and upon completion of the work, prior to final acceptance of the completed project by the Owner, he shall remove from the premises all rubbish, surplus materials, implements, tools, etc., and leave his work in a clean condition, satisfactory to the Engineer. GC -45. MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC: In any work within the public right -of -way, the Contractor shall provide adequate warning and protection for pedestrian and vehicular traffic from any hazard arising out of the Contractor's operations and will be held responsible for any damage caused by negligence on his part or by the improper placing of or failure to display danger signs and road lanterns. All traffic lanes, sidewalks and driveways will be kept open and clear at all times except as provided below. The Contractor shall not block traffic on any street more than 30 minutes or without written permission from such agency. Before leaving the work each night, it shall be placed in such condition as to cause the least possible hazard therefrom. Should the Contractor fail to comply with the provisions of this paragraph, the Owner may, with his own forces, provide signs, flagmen, barricades and/or passageways or clear the pavement and deduct the cost thereof from sums due to the Contractor. GC -46. MAINTENANCE OF ACCESS: The Contractor will be required to maintain access to business establishments during all time they are open for business, to churches, schools and other institutions during the time they are open and to all residential and other occupied buildings or facilities at all times. Bridges across open trenches and work areas will be required to provide vehicular and pedestrian access. Bridges with handrail protection will be required for crosswalks at street intersections. It is recognized that it will be necessary to remove bridges and to block cross traffic while equipment is in operation. The Contractor shall, however, plan and pursue his operations so as to minimize the time that direct entrance is blocked. GC -47. EROSION CONTROL AND RESTORATION OF PROPERTY: The Contractor will be required to schedule his work and perform operations in such a manner that siltation and bank erosion will be minimized during all phases of construction. Any areas disturbed during the course of construction shall be restored to a condition equal or better than the original condition. The Contractor will be required to submit a Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control plan that is in compliance with the work site erosion control plan, per the Georgia Department of Transportation. GC -0 GC -48. BYPASSING SEWAGE: The Contractor will be required to schedule and coordinate construction sequences and to use temporary construction and other approved methods which will minimize the bypassing of sewage during construction of the sewer facilities. The diversion of sewerage to open ditches or streams will not be permitted. GC -49. SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS: The Contractor shall comply with the Department of Labor Safety and Health Regulations for construction promulgated under the Occupational and Health Act of 1970 (PL31- 596) and under Section 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (PL91 -54). GC -50. PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE: A preconstruction conference shall be held at an acceptable time to the Owner and the Contractor prior to the "Notice to Proceed" to coordinate the work and satisfy all requirements of the Contract Documents. SECTION SC -01. Scope SC -02. List of Drawings SC -03. Bonds SC -04. Project Sign SC -05. Protection of the Environment SC -06. Temporary Toilets SC -07. Plans and Specifications Furnished SC -08. Record Drawings SC -09. Shop Drawings SC -10. Existing Structures SC -11. Salvage Material SC -12. Referenced Specifications SC -13. Traffic Control SC -14. Surveys SC -15. Construction Order and Schedule SC -16. Site Access SC -17. Georgia Prompt Pay Act SC -18. Disputes SC -19. Interest Not Earned on Retainage SC -20. Equivalent Materials SC -21. After Hours Inspection SC -22. Field Office Facilities SC -23. Inspection and Testing of Work SC -24. City Acceptance SC -25. Specified Materials SC -26. Masters Golf Tournament SC -27. Compliance with Laws, Codes, Regulations, etc. SC -28. Coordination with Jefferson Energy Cooperative SECTION SC -0 INDEX TO SPECIAL CONDITIONS - 01. SCOPE OF THE WORK: The project referred to in the Agreement shall consist of furnishing all materials, labor, machinery, etc. necessary to construct an outdoor basketball facility consisting of courts, 54 space parking lot, and associated appurtenances. - 02. LIST OF DRAWINGS: The following drawings, prepared by Cranston Engineering Group, P.C. Augusta, Georgia, comprise the plans for the project: SHEET NO. 1. Cover Sheet 2. Existing Conditions 3. Site & Utility Plan 4. Storm & Grading Plan 5. Landscaping Plan 6. Court Details 7. Miscellaneous Details 8. Miscellaneous Details 10 Initial Erosion Control 11. Intermediate Erosion Control 12. Final Erosion Control 13. INPDES Plan 14. Erosion Control Details E -1 ; Electrical Plan SC -03. BONDS: SC -04. PROJECT SIGN: TITLE ORIGINAL REVISED 07/19/2011 10/25/11 07/19/2011 j 07/19/2011 10/25/11 07/19/2011 10/25/11 07/19/2011 10/25/11 07/19/2011 i 10/25/11 ;07/19/2011 07/19/2011 07/19/2011 '07/19/2011 07/19/2011 07/19/2011 !.07/19/2011 10/21/11 SPECIAL CONDITIONS DATE SECTION SC The Contractor will include in the lump sum payment for mobilization the cost of his performance and payment bonds. The Contractor will furnish and install two (2) project signs, one on each end of the project, on the construction site. The signs will carry in a prominent manner the names of the project, the Owner, the Engineer, the Contractor, and a 24 -hour phone number for the Contractor SC -1 in 4 inch letters. The sign shall be constructed and erected on wood posts in a substantial manner 8 feet above the ground. The full size stencil shall be approved along with colors before fabrication. The Contractor shall include the cost of the project signs in the Lump Sum Construction Bid Item. SC -05. PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT: The Contractor will carefully schedule his work so that a minimum amount of exposed earth will be subject to erosion by rainfall or wind, and he will provide means satisfactory to the Engineer to minimize the transportation of silt and other deleterious material into the stream beds of water courses adjacent to the project. All chemicals used during project construction or furnished for project operation, whether herbicide, pesticide, disinfectant, polymer, reactant or of other classification, must show approval of either EPA or USDA. Use of all such chemicals and disposal of residues shall be in conformance with printed instructions. SC -06. TEMPORARY TOILETS: Contractor shall provide temporary toilet facilities on the site for workmen employed in the construction work. Toilets shall be adequate for the number of men employed and shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Workmen shall be required to use only these toilets. At completion of the work, toilets used by Contractor shall be removed and premises left in the condition required by the Contract. SC -07. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FURNISHED: The Contractor will be furnished, free of charge, by the Owner one (1) set of direct black line prints together with a like number of complete bound specifications for construction purposes. Additional sets of plans and/or specifications will be furnished to the Contractor at the cost of reproduction upon his written request. SC -08. RECORD DRAWINGS: The Contractor will maintain in his office one complete set of drawings (including any supplemental sketches) pertaining to the project upon which, at the end of each day's work any deviations from the construction lines shown thereon and all changes ordered by the Engineer will be shown accurately in red pencil. If necessary, supplemental drawings will be made to show details of deviations or changes, and these will be kept with the marked set. The drawings will be available to the Engineer for inspection during construction. Satisfactory progress toward the preparation of the record drawings shall be a condition of approval of monthly payment estimates. At the completion of construction, prior to submitting his estimate for final payment, and as a condition for payment thereof, three copies of the record drawings, satisfactorily completed, will be transmitted to the Engineer. If required, as-built drawings will also be provided to the County with a letter of receipt before final payment will be made. SC -09. SHOP DRAWINGS: The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer for his review shop drawings, cuts, diagrams, bar lists, steel details and other descriptive data on every item, where shown on the drawings or specified herein. The Contractor shall check all submittals and so indicate on each copy thereof. Five copies of such shop drawings shall be submitted to the Engineer before ordering of the material. Submittals which have not been checked by the Contractor will not be reviewed by the Engineer. Reviews by the Engineer of submittals will cover only general conformity with the project requirements, while responsibility for detailed conformity shall remain with the Contractor. The Contractor will be notified by mail of the results of the submittal reviews within ten (10) days of the receipt by the Engineer thereof. SC -10. EXISTING STRUCTURES: Where sidewalks, street signs, private signs, pipelines, walls, sidewalks, fences, etc, are removed in accomplishing the work, each and every item will be replaced in the same or better manner or condition than that in which it was before construction began. The Contractor will protect and hold harmless the Owner from any suit, action, or dispute whatever arising from the Contractor's work adjacent to private property. SC -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. SURVEYS: The Engineer has established a benchmark for locating the principal component parts of the work. From the information thus provided, the Contractor shall develop and make all detail surveys needed for construction lines and elevations. The Contractor shall employ only Registered Land Surveyors or Registered Professional Engineer to perform all detail surveys. SC -1 The Contractor will diligently preserve and maintain the position of all stakes, reference points and bench marks after they are set and, in case of willful or careless destruction, he shall be charged with the resulting expense and shall be responsible for any mistakes that may be caused by their unnecessary loss or disturbance. SC -15. CONSTRUCTION ORDER AND SCHEDULE: 1. The Contractor shall be responsible for the detailed order, schedule, and methods of construction activities within the general guidelines specified for maintenance and protection of highway and pedestrian, traffic; utility lines; drainage ways; adjacent properties; and as otherwise specified. 2. After notice to proceed and prior to the first payment on the contract the Contractor shall submit the following for review: SC -18. DISPUTES: A. Breakdown of contract price into units of cost for each item required to complete the total work; this breakdown will be the basis for judging the percentage complete at any time. B. A statement of the order of procedure to be followed that will result in the required protection and completion of the work within the overall contract time. C. A bar chart showing the percentage of each item schedules against time and so scheduled that Contractor's order of construction is clearly shown. 3. With each request for payment the Contractor shall submit two copies of the bar chart clearly marked to show the work completed at the date of the payment requested. SC -16. SITE ACCESS: In order to minimize damage to existing paving, and landscaping, access to the site for the Contractor's personnel and equipment will be restricted to the routes designated by the Owner. The Contractor will be required to use only these routes unless prior written approval is given by the Owner. SC -17. 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 SC -2 1 the Superior Court of Richmond County, Georgia. The Contractor, by executing this Agreement, P tY g Y g �' specifically consents to venue in Richmond County and waives any right to contest the venue in the Superior Court of Richmond County, Georgia. SC -19. INTEREST NOT EARNED ON RETAINAGE: Notwithstanding any provision of the law to the contrary, parties agree that no g YP �'Y, P �' 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 -20. EQUIVALENT MATERIALS: Notwithstanding any provision of the general conditions, there shall be no ' substitution of materials that are not determined to be equivalent to those indicated or required in the contract documents without an amendment to the contract. ' SC -21. 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- Richmond County Planning Commission Development Documents dated September, 1999. If inspectors of Augusta - Richmond County are needed to work outside normal business hours, Augusta - Richmond County needs to be notified in advance. ' SC -22. FIELD OFFICE FACILITIES: No field office facilities will be required. However, one will be allowed should the Contractor choose to provide it. ' SC -23. INSPECTION AND TESTING OF WORK: The Owner shall provide sufficient competent engineering personnel for the ' technical observation and testing of the work. The Engineer and his representatives shall at all times have access to the work whenever it is in preparation or progress, and the Contractor shall provide proper facilities for such access, and for inspections. ' Inspectors shall have the power to stop work on account of a workman's incompetency, drunkenness, or willful negligence or disregard of orders. An inspector may stop the work entirely if there is not a sufficient quantity of suitable and approved materials or equipment on the ground to carry it out properly or for any good and sufficient cause. Inspectors may not accept on behalf of the Owner any material or workmanship which does not conform fully to the requirements of the contract and they shall give no orders or directions under any ' possible circumstances not in accordance with the Specifications. The Contractor shall furnish the inspector with all required assistance to facilitate thorough inspection or the culling over or ' SC -1 removal of defective materials or for any other purpose requiring discharge of their duties for Y pmP q g g which service no additional allowance shall be made. The inspector shall, at all times, have full permission to take samples of the materials that may or may not be used in the work. ' Any inspection provided by the Engineers is for the purpose of determining compliance with provisions of the contract specifications and is in no way a guarantee of the methods or appliances use by the Contractor, nor for the safety of the job. ' If the specifications, the Engineer's instructions, laws, ordinances, or any public authority require any work to be specially tested or approved, the Contractor shall give the Engineer timely notice of its readiness for inspection, and if the inspection is by an authority other than the Engineer, of the date fixed for such inspection. Inspections by the Engineer shall be made promptly, and where practicable at the source of supply. If any work should be covered ' up without review or consent of the Engineer, it must, if required by the Engineer, be uncovered for examination and properly restored at the Contractor's expense. Re- examination of any work may be ordered by the Engineer, and, if so ordered, the work must be uncovered by the Contractor. If such work is found to be in accordance with the Contract Documents, the Owner shall pay the cost of re- examination and replacement. If ' such work is not in accordance with the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall pay such cost. The Owner will employ a qualified materials testing laboratory, hereinafter ' referred to as the Laboratory, to monitor more fully on the Owner's behalf the quality of materials and work, and to perform such tests as may be required under the Contract Documents as conditions for acceptance of materials and work. The Laboratory will be solely responsible to ' and paid separately by the Owner. The timing of the work of the Laboratory will be coordinated by the Engineer through his duly authorized inspector. I The Owner will bear the cost of testing a particular material or area of the work once. Where retesting is required following corrective measures or under other circumstances, the Contractor shall reimburse the Owner for the cost of additional testing. I SC -24. CITY ACCEPTANCE: Notwithstanding any other obligations of the Contractor, he shall complete the work to the full satisfaction of the Augusta Recreation and Parks Department and the Engineer. This provision shall not relieve the Contractor of his responsibilities for guarantees. I SC -25. SPECIFIED MATERIALS: I Attention is drawn to the specification of certain brands or manufacturers of construction materials on the drawings. Unless the phrase "or equal" appears in the specification thereon, no substitution or deviation from the product specified will be allowed. Notwithstandin g any provision of the General Conditions, there shall be no Y P substitution of materials that are not determined to be equivalent to those indicated or required in ' the Contract Documents without an Amendment to the Contract. ' GC -30 SC -26. 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 -27. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, CODES, 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: A. 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. B. 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 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: 1. 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 2. 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 GC -31 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. C. 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 -28. COORDINATION WITH JEFFERSON ENERGY COOPERATIVE AND LIGHTNING CONTRACTOR: The Contractor shall coordinate with Jefferson Energy Cooperative (Cameron Marchant, (706) 547 -5109) for the installation of the power service and lighting for the parking and courts. The materials and installation of said facilities will be provided by others; however, any and all costs incurred during this coordination shall be included in the Lump Sum Construction Pay Item. SECTION TS -0 INDEX TO TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SECTION TITLE NO. OF PAGES TS -1 Clearing and Grubbing 2 TS -2 Grading 4 TS -3 Excavating, Trenching and Backfilling for Pipe Lines 4 TS -4 Water Distribution 18 TS -5 Storm Sewer System 4 TS -6 Graded Aggregate Base Course 1 TS -7 Bituminous Paving 3 TS -8 Concrete Construction 2 TS -9 Curbs and Gutters, Concrete 5 TS -10 Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution Control Measures 6 TS -11 Grassing 3 TS -12 Basketball Court Paving 2 TS -13 Surfacing for Basketball Courts 1 TS -14 Basketball Goals 3 TS -15 Chain Link Fencing 4 Electrical Specifications (Section 16000) 38 -01. SCOPE: -02. CONSTRUCTION METHODS: -03. DISPOSAL OF CLEARED AND GRUBBED MATERIAL: SECTION TS -1 CLEARING AND GRUBBING Clearing and grubbing shall consist of the removal and disposal of all trees, brush, stumps, logs, grass, weeds, roots, decayed vegetable matter, posts, fences, stubs, rubbish and all other objectionable matter resting on or protruding through the original ground surface and occurring within the construction limits or rights -of -way of any excavation, borrow area, or embankment. A. CLEARING: Clearing shall consist of the felling and cutting up, or the trimming of trees, and the satisfactory disposal of the trees and other vegetation together with the down timber, snags, brush and rubbish occurring within the areas to be cleared. Trees and other vegetation, except such individual trees, groups of trees, and vegetation, as may be indicated on the drawings to be left standing, and all stumps, roots and brush in the areas to be cleared shall be cut off one foot above the original ground surface. Individual trees and groups of trees designated to be left standing within cleared areas shall be trimmed of all branches to such heights and in such manner as may be necessary to prevent interference with the construction operations. All limbs and branches required to be trimmed shall be neatly cut close to the whole of the tree or to main branches, and the cuts thus made shall be painted with an approved tree wound paint. Individual trees, groups of trees, and other vegetation, to be left standing, shall be thoroughly protected by barriers or by such other means as the circumstances require. Clearing operations shall be conducted so as to prevent damage by falling trees to trees left standing, to existing structures and installations, and to those under construction, and so as to provide for the safety of employees and others. B. GRUBBING: Grubbing shall consist of the removal and disposal of all stumps, roots and matted roots from the site as indicated on the drawings. In foundation areas, stumps, roots, logs or other timber, matted roots, and other debris not suitable for foundation purposes shall be excavated to a depth of not less than 18 inches below any subgrade, shoulder or slope. All depressions excavated below the original ground surface for or by the removal of stumps and roots, shall be refilled with suitable material and compacted to make the surface conform to the surrounding ground surface. Saw logs, pulp wood, cord wood or other merchantable timber removed incidental to clearing and grubbing shall become the property of the Contractor and may be sold by him, provided such disposal is otherwise in accordance with these specifications. All incombustible matter removed shall be hauled away and deposited at locations approved by the Engineer. Combustible matter may be burned or may be disposed of as stated above. Burning shall be done at such time and such manner as to prevent fire from spreading and to prevent any damage to adjacent cover and shall further be subject to all requirements of Local, State and Federal Governments pertaining to the burning. No burning will be allowed on the site unless all fires are kept under constant attendance by persons having equipment necessary to prevent the spreading of fire. Such equipment shall include, at the minimum, a bulldozer or front end loader, and an approved pump and hose connected to an acceptable source of water. Disposal by burning shall be kept under constant attendance until all fires have burned out or have been extinguished. - 04. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: Payment shall be made according to the lump sum price as shown in the bid schedule for Clearing and Grubbing. -01. SCOPE: This section covers grading for the roadways, parking areas, drives and/or walks, including all excavations, formation of embankments, preparation of subgrade for pavements and finishing and dressing of graded earth areas, shoulders, and ditches. Work in connection with excavation, trenching, and backfilling for utility lines is specified under the section entitled "Excavating, Trenching and Backfilling for Pipe Lines." -02. CONSERVATION OF TOPSOIL: Except where otherwise noted on the plans, topsoil shall be removed without contamination with subsoils and spread on areas already graded and prepared for topsoil, or shall be transported and deposited in storage piles convenient to areas that are to receive application of topsoil later, or at locations indicated. Topsoil shall be stripped to a depth of 3 to 6 inches and, when stored, shall be kept separate from other excavated materials and piled free of roots, stones, and other undesirable materials. -03. EXCAVATION: The term "excavation" used hereinafter is defined as "unclassified excavation." Excavation of every description regardless of material encountered within the grading limits of the project, shall be performed to the lines and grades indicated. Suitable excavated material shall be transported to and placed in fill areas within the limits of the work. When directed, unsuitable material encountered within the limits of the work shall be excavated below the grade shown and replaced with suitable material. Materials considered unsuitable are those conforming to Classes PT, OH„ CH, MH, OL, CL, or ML as described under the Unified Soil Classification System. Rock encountered in the grading process that is not gradable using conventional equipment (including rippers) shall be blasted. Blasted rock shall be field measured and payment will be in accordance with the per unit price shown in the Bid Schedule. Such material removed and the select material ordered as replacement shall be included in excavation. Unsuitable and surplus excavation material not required for fill shall be disposed of in designated waste or spoil areas. During construction, excavation and filling shall be performed in a manner and sequence that will provide drainage at all times. Material required for fills in excess of that produced by excavation within the grading limits shall be excavated from the borrow areas indicated or from other approved areas selected by the Contractor, as specified herein. -04. SELECTION OF BORROW MATERIAL: TS -2 -1 SECTION TS -2 GRADING A. GENERAL: Borrow material shall be selected to meet the requirements and conditions of the particular fill for which it is to be used. The material shall consist of sandy soils or sand -clay soils capable of being readily shaped and compacted to the required densities and shall be free of roots, trash and any other deleterious material. Any necessary clearing, grubbing, disposal of debris and satisfactory trimming and drainage of the borrow areas shall be considered incidental to operations of the borrow excavation and shall be performed by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Owner. Unless specifically provided, no borrow shall be obtained within the limits of the project site without written approval. B. BORROW AREA(S): Borrow material shall be furnished by the Contractor from private sources selected by the Contractor and shall consist of a suitable material of the type mentioned above. The Contractor shall obtain from the Owners the right to procure material, shall pay all royalties and other charges involved, and shall bear all the expenses of developing the sources, including rights -of -way for hauling. -05. EXCAVATION OF DITCHES AND GUTTERS: Ditches and gutters shall be cut accurately to the cross - sections and grades indicated by the drawings. All roots, stumps, and other foreign matter in the sides and bottom of ditches and gutters shall be cut one foot below finish grade. Care shall be taken not to over - excavate ditches and gutters below the grades indicated. Any excessive ditch and gutter excavation due to removal of roots, stumps, etc., or due to over - excavation shall be backfilled to grade either with suitable material, thoroughly compacted, or with suitable stone or cobble to form an adequate gutter paving, as directed. The Contractor shall maintain all ditches and gutters excavated under this specification free from detrimental quantities of leaves, sticks, and other debris until final acceptance of the work. Suitable earth material excavated from ditches and channel changes shall be placed in embankments. Excavated material shall not be deposited within a distance from the edge of any excavation of less than 11/2 times the depth of the excavation. When storm drain pipe terminates in a new ditch, the headwall or end section together with ditch pavement shall be constructed immediately as called for on the plans. Ditch slopes and disturbed earth areas shall be grassed as required under the section entitled "Grassing." The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining these newly constructed ditches and take immediate action subject to approval to keep erosion of the ditch bottom and slopes to a minimum during the life of the contract. No additional compensation will be given to the Contractor for the required maintenance. -06. PROTECTION OF EXISTING SERVICE LINES AND UTILITIES STRUCTURES: Existing utility lines that are shown on the drawings or the location of which are made known to the Contractor prior to excavation that are to be retained, as well as utility lines constructed during excavation operations, shall be protected from damage during excavation and backfilling, and if damaged, shall be repaired by the Contractor at his expense. In the event that the Contractor damages any existing utility lines that are not shown, or the locations of which are not known to the Contractor, report thereof shall be made immediately to the Engineer. If determined that repairs are to be made by the Contractor, such repairs will be ordered under the clause of the GENERAL CONDITIONS of the Contract entitled Changes. -07. BACKFILL ADJACENT TO STRUCTURES: Backfill adjacent to structures shall be placed and compacted uniformly in such manner as to prevent wedging action or eccentric loading upon or against the structures. Slopes bounding or within areas to be backfilled shall be stepped or serrated to prevent sliding of the fill. During backfilling operations and in formation of the embankments, equipment that will overload the structure in passing over and compacting these fills shall not be used. Backfill for storm drains and subdrains, including the bedding, shall conform to the additional requirements as specified. -08. PREPARATION OF GROUND SURFACE FOR FILL: All vegetation, such as roots, brush, heavy sods, heavy growth of grass, and all decayed vegetable matter, rubbish and other unsuitable material within the area upon which fill is to be placed shall be stripped or otherwise removed before the fill is started. In no case will unsuitable material remain in or under the fill area. Sloped ground surfaces steeper than 1 vertical to 4 horizontal on which fill is to be place shall be plowed, stepped or benched, or broken up as directed, in such manner that the fill material will bond with the existing surface. Prepared surfaces on which compacted fill is to be placed shall be wetted or dried as may be required to obtain the compaction specified. -09. FILL: Fills and embankments shall be constructed at the locations and to lines and grades indicated. The completed fill shall correspond to the shape of the typical section indicated or shall meet the requirements of the particular case. Suitable material removed from the excavation shall be used in forming the fill. Fill material shall be reasonably free from roots, other organic material and trash, and from stones have maximum dimension greater than 6 inches. No frozen material will be permitted in the fill. Stones having a maximum dimension larger than 4 inches shall not be permitted in the upper 6 inches of fill or embankment. The material shall be placed in successive horizontal layers of 8 inches to 12 inches in loose depth for the full width of the cross section and shall be compacted as required. -10. COMPACTION: A. OVERALL OR OVERLOT AREAS: Each layer of the fill or embankment, except in areas indicated as not requiring compaction, shall be compacted by rolling with an approved tamping roller, heavy rubber -tired roller, three steel wheeled power roller, vibratory roller or other compaction equipment, whichever is best suited for the types of soil encountered to at least 95 percent of maximum Standard Proctor density at optimum moisture content. B. FIELD CONTROL: In all fill areas field density tests will be performed in sufficient number (minimum of one test on each alternate lift or as recommended by the Engineer) to insure that the specified density is being obtained. These tests will be made at the expense of the Contractor and will be in accordance with ASTM D -698. TS -2 -3 -11. FINISHED EXCAVATION, FILLS, AND EMBANKMENTS: All areas covered by the project, including excavated and filled sections and adjacent transition areas, shall be uniformly smooth graded. The finished surface shall be reasonably smooth, compacted, and free from irregular surface changes. The degree of finish shall be that ordinarily obtainable from either bladegrader or scraper operations, supplemented with hand raking and finishing, except as otherwise specified. The finished surface shall be not more than 0.10 foot above or below the established grade or approved cross section. Ditches and gutters shall be finished so as to permit adequate drainage. The surface of areas to be grassed shall be finished to smoothness suitable for the application of grassing materials. The surface of embankments or excavated areas for road construction or other areas to be paved on which a base course or pavement is to be placed shall not vary more than 0 05 foot from the established grade and approved cross section. In areas where the bulking of soil as a result of grassing operations will tend to retard surface drainage along the edge of pavements, the finished grades shall be left 0.1 foot below grade prior to grassing. -12. DISPOSAL OF WASTE MATERIAL: All vegetation, roots, brush, sod, broken pavements, curbs and gutter, rubbish, and other unsuitable or surplus material stripped or removed from the limits of construction shall be disposed of off the site, except where otherwise approved in writing by the Engineer. The material shall be dumped, spread, and leveled to drain. Surplus excavation shall be hauled to, compacted in accordance with overall and overlot areas, and sloped to drain in the disposal area where directed. The unsuitable material shall be leveled to drain and firmed under the normal operation of spreading and hauling equipment. Any trees, stumps, brush, down timber, etc. in the area to be used for disposal shall be cleared by cutting (to within six (6) inches of the ground) and shall be disposed of by burning, removal from the property or a combination of both. Clearing and disposal of trees, stumps, etc. shall comply with the applicable portions of the clearing and grubbing specifications. -13. PLACEMENT OF TOPSOIL: Topsoil shall be placed on all shoulders, slopes, ditches, and other earth areas graded under this contract, excluding borrow areas, unless otherwise specified on the plans. Topsoil shall be uniformly placed on these areas to a compacted depth of not less than three (3) inches or more than four (4) inches. The material shall be free from clods of soil, matted roots, roots grater than V2 inch in diameter, and any other objectionable material which might hinder subsequent grassing and mowing operations. The material shall be placed, leveled, and lightly compacted with at least one pass of a cultipacker or light pneumatic -tired roller, to required cross sections, but shall be left one -tenth (0.10) of a foot below the finished earth grade. -14. PROTECTION: Newly graded areas shall be protected from traffic and from erosion, and any settlement or washing away that may occur from any cause, prior to acceptance, shall be repaired and grades re- established to the required elevations and slopes, at no additional expense to the Owner. TS -2 -4 -15. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: Payment shall be made at the lump sum price for Grading/Excavation as shown in the bid schedule. -01. SCOPE: complete. SECTION TS -3 EXCAVATING, TRENCHING AND BACKFILLING FOR PIPE LINES This section covers all excavation, trenching and backfilling for pipe lines, -02. EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS: The Contractor shall maintain in operating condition and protect from damage all existing improvements including utilities, roads, streets, sidewalks, drives, power and telephone lines, gas lines, water lines, sewers, gutters and other drains encountered, and repair to the satisfaction of the Engineer any aerial, surface or subsurface improvements damaged during the course of the work. Where and if shown on the plans, the locations and existence or nonexistence of underground utilities are not guaranteed. The Contractor shall contact the various utility companies to determine and/or verify such information prior to proceeding with the work. He shall make reasonable and satisfactory provisions for the maintenance of traffic on streets, drives, walkways and at street crossings and if necessary to provide temporary walkways and bridges for crossing of the open trench as directed. -03. EXCAVATION: All excavation of every description and of whatever substances encountered shall be performed to the depths indicated on the drawings or as specified herein. Excavation shall be made by the open cut method except as otherwise specified or shown on the drawings Excavation methods shall comply with codes and ordinances of governing authorities having jurisdiction and to the requirements of OSHA Health and Safety Standards for Excavations, 29 CFR Part 1926, or successor regulations. All excavated materials not required for fill or backfill shall be removed and wasted as directed. The banks of shallow trenches shall be kept as nearly vertical as practicable and where required shall be properly sheeted and braced. Except where otherwise indicated, trench bottoms shall be not less than 12 inches wider nor more than 16 inches wider than the outside diameter of the pipe to be laid therein, and shall be excavated true to line, so that a clear space of not less than 6 inches nor more than 8 inches in width is provided on each side of the pipe. The bottom of trenches shall be accurately graded to provide uniform bearing and support for each section of the pipe on undisturbed soil at every point along its entire length, except for portions of the pipe sections where it is necessary to excavate for bell holes and for the proper sealing of pipe joints. Bell holes shall be dug after the trench bottom has been graded. Bell holes shall be excavated only to an extent sufficient to permit accurate work in the making of the joints and to insure that the pipe, for a maximum of its length will rest upon the prepared bottom of the trench. Depressions for joints other than mechanical shall be made in accordance with the recommendations of the joint manufacturers for the particular joint used. Excavation for structures and other accessories shall be sufficient to leave at least 12 inches in the clear between TS -3 -1 their outer surfaces and the embankment or timber which may be used to hold the bank and protect them. Where damage is liable to result from withdrawing sheeting, the sheeting will be ordered to be left in place. Except at locations where excavation of rock from the bottoms of trenches is required, care shall be taken not to excavate below the depths indicated. Where rock excavation is required, the rock shall be excavated to a minimum overdepth of 4 inches below the normal required trench depth. The overdepth rock excavation and all excess trench excavation shall be backfilled with loose, moist earth, thoroughly tamped. Rock is defined as materials which are so hard or cemented that the excavation of such material requires blasting. The excavation shall proceed in a conventional manner with satisfactory effort made to remove hard materials before the Engineer makes a determination of need for blasting. Predrilling and blasting will be allowed, if the Contractor can provide evidence for the Engineer's review that boring logs can and will show that the material can or cannot be excavated. Evidence will be provided for the Engineer's review and approval before predrilling and blasting is undertaken. The excavation and removal of isolated boulders or rock fragments larger than one cubic yard in volume encountered in materials of common excavation shall be classified as rock excavation. Whenever wet or otherwise unstable soil that is incapable of properly supporting the pipe, as determined by the Engineer or indicated on the drawings, is encountered in the trench bottom, such soil shall be removed to a depth required for the lengths designated by the Engineer, and the trench backfilled to trench bottom grade, as herein specified, with coarse sand, fine gravel, or other suitable material. Backfill with earth under structures will not be permitted and any unauthorized excess excavation below the levels indicated for the foundation of such structures shall be filled with sand, gravel, or concrete, as directed. A. GRADING AND STACKING: All grading in the vicinity of trench excavation shall be controlled to prevent surface ground water from flowing into the trenches. Any water accumulated in the trenches shall be removed by pumping or by other approved methods. During excavation, material suitable for backfilling shall be stored in an orderly manner at a distance from the edges of trenches to avoid overloading and prevent slides or cave - ins. Material unsuitable for backfilling, as determined by the Engineer, shall be removed from the job site and disposed of by the Contractor in a manner as approved by the Engineer. B. SHORING AND SHEETING: All shoring, sheeting, and bracing required to perform and protect the excavation and to safeguard employees and the public shall be performed. The failure of the Engineer to direct the placing of such protection shall not relieve the Contractor of his responsibility for damage resulting from its omission. Whenever sheeting is driven to a depth below the elevation of the top of the pipe, that portion of the sheeting below the elevation of the top of the pipe shall not be disturbed or removed. Sheeting left in place shall be cut off not less than 1 foot below finished grade. No sheeting shall be removed until the excavation is substantially backfilled as hereinafter specified. C. WATER REMOVAL: Where water is encountered, it shall be prevented from accumulating in excavated areas by pumping, well - pointing and pumping, or by other means approved by the Engineer as to capacity and effectiveness. Water removed from TS -3 -2 excavations shall be discharged at points where it will not cause injury to public or private property, or the work completed or in progress. Under no circumstances shall trench bottoms be prepared, pipes laid, or appurtenances installed in water. Water shall not be allowed to rise in unbackfilled excavations after pipe or structures have been placed. D. BLASTING: Explosives are to used only within legal limitations. Before explosives are used, all necessary permits for this work shall be secured and all precautions taken in the blasting operations to prevent damage to private or public property or to persons. The Contractor shall assume full liability for any damage that may occur during the use of explosives. No blast shall be set off within 50 feet of pipe already laid in the trench. E. TREE PROTECTION: Care shall be exercised to protect the roots of trees to be left standing. Within the branch spread of the tree, trench shall be opened only when the work can be installed immediately. Injured roots shall be pruned cleanly and backfill placed as soon as possible. -04. BACKFILLING: Trenches and other excavations shall not be backfilled until all required tests are performed and the work has been approved by the Engineer. The trenches shall be carefully backfilled with the excavated materials approved for backfilling consisting of earth, loam, sandy clay, sand and gravel, soft shale, or other approved materials. No material shall be used for backfilling that contains mulch, other unstable materials, stones, blasted rock, broken concrete or pavement, or other hard materials having any dimension greater than 4 inches; or large clods of earth, debris, frozen earth or earth with an exceptionally high void content. For backfill up to a level 1 foot over the top of pressure pipelines and 2 feet above the top of gravity pipelines, only selected materials shall be used. Select materials shall be finely divided material free from debris, organic material and stone, and may be suitable job excavated material or shall be provided by the Contractor from other sources. The backfill shall be placed in uniform layers not exceeding 6 inches in depth. Each layer shall be moistened and carefully and uniformly tamped with mechanical tampers or other suitable tools. Each layer shall be placed and tamped under the pipe haunches with care and thoroughness so as to eliminate the possibility of voids or lateral displacement. The remainder of the backfill material shall then be placed and compacted above the level specified above. In areas not subject to traffic, the backfill shall be placed in 12 inch layers and each layer moistened and compacted to a density approximating that of the surrounding earth. Under roadways, driveways, paved areas, parking lots, along roadway shoulders and other areas subject to traffic, the backfill shall be placed in 6 inch layers and each layer moistened and compacted to density at least equal to that of the surrounding earth so that traffic can be resumed immediately after backfilling is completed. Any trenches which are improperly backfilled, or where settlement occurs, shall be reopened to the depth required for proper compaction, then refilled and compacted with the surface restored to the required grade compaction. Along all portions of the trenches not located in roadways, the ground shall be graded to a reasonable uniformity and the mounding over the trenches left in a neat condition TS -3 -3 satisfactory to the Engineer. Sheeting not specified to be left in place shall be removed as the backfilling progresses. Sheeting shall be removed in such a manner as to avoid caving of the trench. Voids left by the removal of sheeting and shoring shall be carefully filled and compacted. Where, in the opinion of the Engineer, damage is liable to result from withdrawing sheeting, the sheeting will be ordered to be left in place. -05. BORING AND JACKING: Where required by the drawings, the pipeline will be installed in a steel casing, placed by boring and jacking. Where boring is required under highways, the materials and workmanship will be in accordance with the standards of the State Highway Department or local authority. Boring and jacking under railroads will be governed by the latest A.R.E.A. standards and those of the railroad involved. The steel casing shall be in accordance with ASTM A252 to the thicknesses shown on the drawings. -06. PAVEMENT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT: Where necessary existing pavements shall be removed and replaced, the applicable standards of the State Highway Department or local authority shall govern this work. Joints shall be sawed, unless joints equally uniform in the opinion of the Engineer result from other means. All pavement repairs shall consist of a concrete slab no less than 6 inches thick or compacted graded aggregate at least 9 inches thick, as indicated on the drawings. Where the parent pavement is concrete, the slab surface shall be smoothly finished flush with the surrounding pavement. Where the parent pavement is asphalt, the concrete slab shall be raked finished and topped with 1 inch of surface mix asphalt paving rolled flush with the surrounding pavement. -07. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: Excavation and backfilling for pipelines and appurtenances, except as hereinafter provided for, will be considered as incidental to the construction of the various elements of the installation it is associated with, and no separate payment will be made therefor. -01. BASIS FOR DESIGN: SECTION TS -4 WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS Design shall conform to the requirements as set forth in "Minimum Standards for Public Water" (latest revision) 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 6 inches. 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, flows 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. -02. DESIGN STANDARDS FOR WATER MAINS: A. COVER 1. Standard depth of cover is 4 feet below existing and proposed road surface unless otherwise approved by the Augusta Utilities Department. 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. TS -4 -1 B, HORIZONTAL SEPARATION 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). 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). 3. Ten (10) feet minimum separation to gas mains. 4. Ten (10) feet minimum to underground electric cable. 5. Current Georgia EPD separation requirements. 6. All separation distances above are edge to edge. C. VERTICAL SEPARATION 1. Water main shall cross over other pipes. 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. 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 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. D. LAYOUT 1. Normal location of proposed water lines is on the north side of east -west streets, and the east side of north -south streets. 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, by the location of the existing lines to be tied into at the beginning and end of the project. 3. For subdivisions, the proposed water line shall be located four (4) feet from the back of the curb. TS -4 -2 4. Wherever possible, avoid laying water line on the same side of the road as the gas lines. 5. Water service lines for residential development shall be located at the center of lot. 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 22-1/2-degree bends shall be required on 6 inch and larger water lines in cul -de -sacs and shall be shown as such on plans. 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 line. Easement agreements shall be specific to state that no permanent structures may be constructed within the limits of permanent easements. E. WATER MAIN MATERIAL 1. Water mains shall be either ductile iron pipe (DIP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), or galvanized pipe as outlined below. 2. DIP shall be centrifugally cast and shall conform to AWWA C150 /ANSI A21.50 for design and AWWA C151 /ANSI A21.51 for manufacture. PVC pipe 6 inch to 12 inch diameter shall conform to AWWA C900. PVC pipe 14 inch to 36 inch diameter shall conform to AWWA C905. 3. For water mains 6 inch through 16 inch, DIP Pressure Class 350 shall be allowed. For water mains 18 inch through 24 inch, DIP Pressure Class 300 shall be allowed. PVC C900 (most current date), Class 200, SDR -14 with cast iron equivalent O.D.s, gasket bell end with elastomeric gaskets shall be allowed for water mains 6 inch through 10 inch (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. All flanges shall be Ductile Iron Class 150, ANSI B16.5. Flanges shall be flat faced and all joints shall use 1/8 inch black neoprene full -faced gaskets. TS -4 -3 4. Ductile iron pipe and fittings shall have bituminous coating outside and shall be cement lined in accordance with AWWA C104 /ANSI A21.4. DIP shall have 1/16 inch 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, 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. 5. 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. 6. DIP shall be required in the following circumstances: a. Within 10 feet of sanitary and storm pipes. b. Within 15 feet of structures (near side of concrete footing), or top of bank of lakes /streams /creeks. c. Crossings over or under sewers, gas and storm pipes with less than 18 inches separation, with no joint allowed within 10 feet of crossing. d. Beneath all paved areas, excluding driveways or sidewalks. e. Within project boundaries of subdivisions with private roads where the Utilities Department will take over the line for operations and maintenance. f. Along all state right -of -ways. 7. The Utilities Director may mandate DIP in any instances of off -site or on- site construction where future abuse to the line is possible due to location or circumstances. 8. Restrained Joints shall be DIP as follows: a. 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. b. For 14 -inch Diameter and Larger — Restrained joint shall be U.S. Pipe TR Flex, American Ductile Iron Pipe Lok -Ring, or equivalent product. c. If inserting in older cast iron pipe, the restrained joint shall be as approved by the Augusta Utilities Department. d. Retainer Glands/Mega -Lug shall not be considered a fitting. e. 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. 9. Jack and Bore Installations: a. 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 13C Excavation & Backfilling of these specifications. Carrier pipe shall be restrained joint DIP as outlined in paragraph - 02.E.8. b. 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. c. 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 -02.J. 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 -02.J. Valves shall be TS -4 -5 F. WATER MAIN SIZE provided on all taps. Tapping sleeves shall be a minimum of 6 feet from pipe joints. d. 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. e. 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. f. 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. g. 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 revisions of the specifications of AWWA, ANSI, AS TM, and NSF. 1. 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. 2. 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 revision) and the Augusta Fire Marshal. The residual design pressure under all conditions shall not be less than 20 psi. G. VALVES, FITTINGS AND APPURTENANCES 1. 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 revision). Valves larger than 12 inches shall be gear operated butterfly valves, conforming to AWWA C504 (latest revision). Wafer valves shall not be accepted. Valves shall generally be installed at intervals of not more than 2,000 LF on transmission mains and on all primary branches connected to these mains. Where possible, a valve shall be installed next TS -4 -6 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. 2. The Utilities Director shall determine which mains are distribution or transmission. 3. 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. 4. 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 inch 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 inches 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. 5. All valves, bends, tees, crosses and dead ends shall be restrained by a mechanical restraint systems as outlined in Paragraph 13.5.3., 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. 6. Standard pressure pipe fittings of size four (4) inch ID and larger shall be ductile iron conforming to AWWA C110, with mechanical joints unless flanged or restrained joints are required. Gray cast -iron fittings are not allowed. Ductile iron fittings shall be cement lined in accordance with AWWA C104. 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 working 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 manufacturer for mechanical joints are acceptable; nuts and bolts shall be new, not reused. Pipe gaskets shall be new as supplied by the pipe manufacturer. All flanges shall be ductile iron Class 150, ANSI B16.5. All flanges shall be flat faced. Full face, 1/8 inch black neoprene gaskets TS -4 -7 H. List of Specifications: I. FIRE HYDRANTS shall be used on all flanged joints. All joints shall conform to AWWA C111. Bolts, nuts and washers for flanges shall be hot dip galvanized, except T -bolts shall be Cor -Ten steel. ANSI /AWWA C151/A21.51 -96 4 -FEB -1996 American National Standard for Ductile -Iron Pipe, Centrifugally Cast, for Water ANSI /AWWA C150/A21.50 -96 1996 American National Standard for Thickness Design of Ductile -Iron Pipe ANSUAWWA C115/A21.15 -94 1994 American National Standard for Flanged Ductile -Iron Pipe With Threaded Flanges ANSUAWWA C111/A21.11-95 1995 American National Standard for Rubber - Gasket Joints for Ductile -Iron Pressure Pipe and Fittings ANSUAWWA C110 -98 1998 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 American National Standard for Cement -Mortar Lining for Ductile -Iron Pipe and Fittings for Water 1. Fire hydrants shall be provided in all water mains, transmission and distribution systems. Accepted models are Mueller #A -24018 or M &H Figure 29T AWWA Compression Type -Dry Top - Traffic Model 150 psi working pressure, 300 psi testing pressure. All fire hydrants shall be ordered safety yellow body with white bonnet and caps. Fire hydrants shall be spaced such that the radius of protection will not be more than 500 feet. In certain areas, closer spacing may be required by the Fire Marshal. 2. 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. 3. Fire hydrants shall be of the dry barrel break -away type conforming to AWWA C502 (latest revision), with two 2 /z inches threaded hose nozzles TS -4 -8 and one 41/4 inch threaded pumper nozzle. Hose and pumper nozzle threading shall be national standard. Show connection shall be 6 -inch mechanical joint. The center line of the nozzles shall be 18 inches above the finish grade. Hydrants shall have a 5 inch interior valve opening and be restrained from hydrant to tee at the main. At the discretion of the Utilities Director, additional protection for fire hydrants shall be provided including but not limited to concrete filled ductile iron traffic posts. 4. 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. 5. List of Specifications: ANSI /AWWA C500 -93 1993 Metal- Seated Gate Valves for Water Supply Service (includes addendum C500a -95 ANSUAWWA C502 -94 1994 Dry - Barrel Fire Hydrants (includes addendum C502a -95) ANSUAWWA C503 -97 1997 Wet - Barrel Fire Hydrants ANSUAWWA C504 -94 1994 Rubber - Sealed Butterfly Valves ANSUAWWA C507 -99 1- DEC -1999 Ball Valves 6 in. through 48 in. (150 mm through 1200 mm) ANSIAWWA C508 -93 1993 Swing -Check Valves for Waterworks Service, 2 in. (50mm) Through 24 in. (600mm) NPS (includes addendum C508a -93 ANSUAWWA C509 -94 1994 Resilient- Seated Gate Valves for Water - Supply Service (includes addendum C509a -95) ANSIAWWA C550 -90 1990 Protective Epoxy Interior Coating for Valves and Hydrants TS -4 -9 J. WATER SERVICE LINES AND TAPS 1. Tapping sleeves and tapping crosses shall be of a heavy body ductile iron, mechanical joint suitable for a working pressure of 200 psi, as approved by the Augusta Utilities Department. 2. 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. 3. Corporation Stops and Main Connectors: K. METER INSTALLATION %inch FB600 — 3 Ford or Equal linch FB600 — 4 Ford or Equal Taper Thread Inlet by Flare Copper Outlet Eighth Bends %inch LA02 — 33 Flare 1/8 Bend %inch LA04 — 33 Compression 1/8 Bend linch LA02 — 44 Flare 1/8 Bend linch LA04 — 44 Compression 1/8 Bend 4. 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 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 inch services shall have two 2 inch 90- degree galvanized elbows per Augusta Utilities' 2 Inch Water Service detail. 5. 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. 1. 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 TS -4 -10 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, 11/4, 2, 3, 4 -inch, and larger standard sizes as necessary. Meter boxes for 1 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. 2. Meter boxes shall be Rome type, 10 inch x 19 inch x 10 inch 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 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 inches x 36 inches. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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 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. TS -4 -11 L. BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. Type and size of assemblies shall be indicated on the drawings. 4. 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 submitted 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. 5. List of Specifications: ANSI /AWWA C510 -97 1997 Double Check Valve Backflow- Prevention Assembly M. SYSTEM PRESSURES ANSI/AWWA C511 -97 1997 Reduced - Pressure Principle Backflow- Prevention Assembly 1. The design engineer shall not assume a pressure greater than 35 psi at the TS -4 -12 N. FIRE LINES 1. All fire lines shall have a detector check valve with a 5/8 inch bypass meter (to detect low flows) within the right -of -way or dedicated easement. No exceptions to the bypass meter requirement shall be made regardless of sprinkler system type, configuration, etc. -03. CONSTRUCTION: 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 limit water usage for irrigation in the event of drought, or requirement by the Georgia EPD. A. WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM INSTALLATION 1. 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). 2. 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 bottom. Wet trench installation shall be allowed only upon written approval of the Utilities Director. 3. 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. 4. Backfill shall be free of boulders and debris. Sharp or rocky material encountered in the base shall be replaced with proper bedding. Pipe shall be laid on line and grade as designed. Pipe joints, gravity blocks, service connections, and conflicts shall be left exposed until visually inspected and approved by the Augusta Utilities Department's Inspector. 5. 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 TS -4 -13 sidewalk. The engineer will be responsible for moving hydrants placed in sidewalks. 6. All valves shall be placed according to plans. Valve stems shall be installed plumb. Valve stem extensions are required as described in Section -02.G. 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. 7. List of Specifications: ANSI/AWWA C600 -93 1993 Installation of Ductile -Iron Water Mains and Their Appurtenances ANSI /AWWA C605 -94 30- JAN -1994 Underground Installation of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Pipe and Fittings for Water ANSI/AWWA C512 -92 1992 Air Release, Air/Vacuum and Combination Air Valves for Water Works Service 8. 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. 9. 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 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. 10. 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, the materials and workmanship will be in accordance with the standards of the State Highway Department or local authority. Boring and jacking under railroads will be governed by the latest A.R.E.A. Standards, Part 5, "Pipelines" and those of the railroad involved. a. Casing Pipe: The casing pipe shall conform to the materials standard of ASTM Designation A252, with minimum wall TS -4 -14 thickness of 0.219 inch. Steel pipe will have a minimum yield strength of 35,000 psi. Casing pipe shall be joined together with welded joints. b. Carrier Pipe: The carrier pipe shall be ductile iron as specified herein. c. Installation: The steel casing shall be installed by the "Dry Bore and Jack" method. 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. 11. 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. 12. 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 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 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 TS -4 -15 installation will be accepted until the leakage is less than the number of gallons per hour as determined by the formula: B. CLEANING AND FLUSHING L _ SD 133200 L = Allowable leakage in gallons per hour. S = The length of pipe in the section tested. D = The nominal diameter of the pipe in inches. P = The average test pressure during the leakage test in pounds per square inch gauge. The leakage test shall be conducted in accordance with AWWA Standard C -600, Section 4.1. 13. 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. 14. 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. 15. 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. 1. 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 TS -4 -16 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 be required to be flushed under the direction of the Augusta Utilities Department when service is restored. C. TESTING AND DISINFECTION 1. 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 revision) 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. 2. Augusta Utilities shall be notified at least 24 hours in advance to schedule bacteriological testing of water mains. The Contractor shall replace or adjust components of the pipeline which fail the test. Clearance is required from the Utilities Department before the Augusta Utilities Department will allow the main to be put into service. 3. All piping complete with fittings and appurtenances shall be sterilized as specified in the applicable sections of AWWA Specification C651. "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 so as to flow slowly into the newly laid pipeline during the application of chlorine. The solution should be retained in the pipeline for not less than 24 hours and a chlorine residual of 10 ppm should be available at this time. The system shall then be flushed with potable water and the sampling program started. Sampling taps and chlorinated water used for disinfection 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 Contractor/Developer. The provisions of this paragraph TS -4 -17 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. 4. 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. D. WATER/SEWER SEPARATION: 1. 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. E. AS -BUILT DRAWINGS: 1. 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. -04. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: Payment will be made only for elements in place and tested as follows: A. 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. B. 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. C. 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. D. Service lines will be paid for at the unit contract price for each size and type installed, complete as shown on the plans. TS -4 -18 -01. SCOPE: -02. PIPE FOR CULVERTS AND STORM DRAINS: -03. TESTS FOR PIPE: B. Strength tests for reinforced concrete pipe shall be the tests of ASTM C -76. SECTION TS -5 STORM SEWER SYSTEM This section covers the storm drainage system, including pipe culverts and appurtenant structures, complete. A. Pipe for culverts may be reinforced concrete pipe of the class or D -load strength indicated and shall conform to ASTM C76 or AASHTO M 170 with the following additional requirements. Pipe shall have a readily visible line at least 12 inches in length painted or otherwise applied on the inside and outside of the pipe at each end by the manufacturer, so that, when the pipe is laid on its proper position, the lines will be at the top of the pipe. The line shall be accurately located to indicate the position where the pipe reinforcing steel is nearest to the exterior surface of the pipe. Non - reinforced concrete pipe shall conform to the latest ASTM C -14. B. Pipe may also be corrugated metal pipe which shall conform to the latest AASHTO M- 36, M274 (Aluminized Steel, Type 2 material) or ASTM B744, B745 & B790 (Aluminum). Bituminous coating, where required by the drawings, shall consist of asphalt cement having a minimum thickness of 0.04 inch measured at the crest of the corrugations. Paved inverts in corrugated metal pipe, where required by the drawings, shall consist of asphalt cement applied on the inside of the pipe for one quarter of its circumference (bottom of pipe when installed). The pavement shall have a minimum thickness of 0.50 inch tapering to 0.1 inch at the sides. C. Pipe may also be high density polyethylene corrugated plastic pipe which shall conform with the requirements for test methods, dimensions, and markings found in AASHTO Designations M252 and M294. Pipe and fittings shall be made from virgin polyethylene compounds which conform with the requirements of cell class 324420C as defined and described in ASTM D3350. All sizes shall conform to the AASHTO Classification "Type S" (which describes pipe with a smooth waterway). Joints shall be water tight according to the requirements of ASTM D3212. A. RESPONSIBILITY AND CERTIFICATIONS: The Contractor shall be responsible for having the pipe he proposes to furnish tested to demonstrate conformance to the applicable specifications. Certified copies of the test reports shall accompany each load of pipe and shall be delivered to the Engineer for approval before the pipe is installed. C. Strength tests for concrete pipe shall be the tests of ASTM C -14. D. Strength tests for corrugated metal pipe shall be the tests of AASHTO M -36. -04. INSTALLATION OF PIPE: Each pipe shall be carefully examined before being laid, and defective or damaged pipe shall not be used. Pipe lines shall be laid to the grades and alignment indicated. Proper facilities shall be provided for lowering sections of pipe into trenches. Under no circumstances shall pipe be laid in water, and no pipe shall be laid when trench conditions or weather are unsuitable for such work. Full responsibility for the diversion of drainage and for dewatering of trenches during construction shall be borne by the Contractor. All pipe in place shall have been approved before backfilling. When storm drain pipe terminates in a new ditch, the headwall or end section together with ditch pavement, if specified, shall be constructed immediately as called for on the plans. Ditch slopes and disturbed earth areas shall be grassed and mulched as required by the section Grassing. The Contractor will be responsible for maintaining these newly constructed ditches and take immediate action subject to approval to keep erosion of the ditch bottom and slopes to a minimum during the life of the contract. No additional compensation will be given to the Contractor for the required maintenance. Installation of high density polyethylene corrugated plastic pipe shall be in accordance with ASTM Recommended Practice D2321. A JOINTING: Joints for concrete and reinforced concrete shall be of the Bell and Spigot type and installed according to manufacturer's recommendations using Portland cement mortar. Corrugated metal pipe joints shall be made by riveting or by means of connecting bands with bolted couplings in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. B. ALIGNMENT: Elliptical concrete pipe with circular reinforcing and circular concrete pipe with elliptical reinforcing shall be so placed that the reference lines designating the top of the pipes will be not more than 5 degrees from the vertical plane through the longitudinal axis of the pipe. In all backfilling operations that Contractor shall be responsible for preventing damage to or misalignment of the pipe. -05. EXCAVATION AND BACKFILLING FOR DRAINAGE STRUCTURES: Excavation and backfilling for drainage structures shall conform to the applicable requirements specified hereinbefore in the section, "Excavation, Trenching and Backfilling for Pipe Lines." Trenches and pits shall be of sufficient size to permit the placing and removal of forms for the full width and length of structure footings and foundation, as shown on the drawings. The dimensions and elevations indicated on the drawings are approximate only and may be changed when deemed necessary to secure satisfactory foundations. Bracing, sheeting and shoring shall be provided where required. -06. DRAINAGE STRUCTURES: Drainage structures, where indicated in the plans shall be of the following types, constructed of the materials specified for each type and in accordance with the details shown on the plans. A. INLETS: Inlets shall be constructed of reinforced concrete, plain concrete or brick, complete with frames and covers. B. HEADWALLS: Headwalls shall be constructed of brick, reinforced concrete or plain concrete as indicated. -07. MATERIALS FOR DRAINAGE STRUCTURES: A. CONCRETE AND REINFORCED CONCRETE: Concrete and reinforced concrete shall conform to the requirements specified for Class B concrete designed for a minimum compressive strength of 2,500 pounds in 28 days, based on test cylinders prepared and tested as specified under the section on CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION of these specifications. Aggregate shall be as specified in the section on CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION. Maximum size of coarse aggregate shall be not more than 1 /2 inches or less than 1 inch. Forms shall be made of sound lumber and constructed to the shape, form, line, and grade required, and shall be maintained sufficiently rigid to prevent deformation under load, and inspected for approval prior to placement of concrete. Water shall be removed from excavations before concrete is placed. Concrete shall be conveyed from mixer to forms as rapidly as practicable without segregation or loss of ingredients. Concrete shall be placed in layers not over 18 inches deep and shall be spaded and compacted as directed. The concrete covering over steel reinforcing shall be as shown on the plans, but where not shown, it shall be not less than 1 inch for covers and not less than 11/2 inches for walls and flooring. Concrete deposited directly against the ground shall have a thickness of at least 3 inches between the steel and the ground. Expansion joint filler shall be preformed bituminous fiberboard, or wood board except where specifically specified on the drawings. Surfaces exposed to view shall be a smooth finish with all blemishes removed. All concrete surfaces shall be cured for at least 7 days by covering with waterproof paper, or kept moist with cotton mats or burlap as approved. B. MORTAR: Mortar for connections to drainage structures shall be composed of one part by volume of Portland cement and two parts of sand. The Portland cement shall conform to ASTM C- 150 -65, Type I or II. The sand shall conform to AASHTO Standard M -45, and shall be of an approved gradation. Hydrated line may be added to the mixture of sand and cement in an amount equal to 25 percent of the volume of cement used. Hydrated lime shall conform to Federal Specification SS -L -351, Type M, or ASTM Standard C141-61, Type A. The quantity of water in the mixture shall be sufficient to produce a stiff workable mortar but shall in no case exceed 7 gallons of water per sack of cement. Water shall be clean and free of injurious acids, alkalies, and organic impurities. The mortar shall be used within 30 minutes from the time the ingredients are mixed with water. The inside of the joint shall be wiped clean and finished smooth. In pipe too small for a man to work inside, wiping may be done by dragging an approved swab or long - handled brush through the pipe as work progresses. The mortar bead on the outside shall be protected from air and sun with a proper covering until satisfactorily cured. -08. TESTING: DISPLACEMENT TEST: Mains will be checked to determine whether any displacement of the pipe has occurred (a) after the trench has been backfilled to two feet above the pipe and tamped as specified; and (b) upon completion of the project. The test will be as follows: A light will be flashed between manholes or, if the manholes have not as yet been constructed, between locations of the manholes, by means of a flashlight or by reflecting sunlight with a mirror. If the illuminated interior of the pipe shows any misalignment, displaced pipe, or any other defects, the defects designated by the contracting officer shall be remedied by the contractor at his expense. -09. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: Payment shall be made at the unit contract prices for individual elements as shown in the Bid Schedule under Storm Sewer. -01. SCOPE: -02. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS: -03. PREPARATION OF SUBGRADE: SECTION TS -6 GRADED AGGREGATE BASE COURSE This section covers a graded aggregate base course to receive bituminous paving under another section, complete. The graded aggregate base course shall conform to all applicable specifications of Section 300 of the standard specifications for roads and bridges of the Georgia State Department of Transportation, Latest Edition. The subgrade to receive the graded aggregate base course shall be constructed in accordance with requirements of Section 209 of the standard specifications for roads and bridges of the Georgia State Department of Transportation. -04. MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION FOR BASE COURSE: Materials and construction for the graded aggregate base course shall be in accordance with Section 310 of the standard specifications for roads and bridges of the Georgia State Department of Transportation. -05. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: Payment for Graded Aggregate Base Course is included in the unit price amounts for Standard and Tennis Court Paving shown in the Bid Schedule and no separate payment will be made therefor. -01. SCOPE: This section covers the construction of pavement for all roads, parking lots and tennis courts, complete. -02. GENERAL: Construction of the subgrade, base course and paving of the roadways and parking areas shall be undertaken immediately after completion of all storm drain lines and structures, all curbs and gutters, all yard piping, conduits and other facilities passing beneath paved areas, and all structural slabs and foundations required within or adjacent to the paved areas. -03. SEASONAL LIMITATIONS: No bituminous mixtures shall be applied for surface treatment between October 21st and April 10th, except as directed by the Engineer. -04. WEATHER LIMITATIONS: SECTION TS -7 BITUMINOUS PAVING Bituminous mixtures shall not be produced or placed during rainy weather, when the subgrade or base course is frozen or shows any evidence of excess moisture nor when the moisture on the surface to be paved would prevent proper bond nor when the air temperature is less than 45 degrees F. in the shade away from artificial heat. -05. APPLICABLE SPECIFICATIONS: All work and materials required under this section of the specifications shall conform to the applicable sections of the Standard Specifications of the Georgia Department of Transportation, latest edition. -06. SUBGRADE: The subgrade shall be prepared as specified under the sections of the above specifications covering subgrade preparation, including but not limited to Section 209. -07. CURBS AND GUTTERS: After the subgrade has been compacted and approved by the Engineer, curbs and gutters shall be placed where shown on the plans and constructed in accordance with the requirements of the section, CURBS AND GUTTERS, CONCRETE. -08. PRIME COAT: A prime coat of 0.3 to 0.8 gallons per square yard of medium curing cut -back asphalt (RC -250 or emulsion grades RS -2 or SS -1) shall be applied with a pressure distributor at a temperature between 80 degrees F. and 140 degrees F. The prime coat shall be applied to the previously prepared base course when the atmospheric temperature is above 50 degrees F. -09. SURFACE COURSE: A. ASPHALT CONCRETE: The asphalt concrete mixture shall conform to the Georgia Department of Transportation, Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, for Type E asphalt concrete. The job mix shall be approved by the engineer and no material shall be used until approved. B. TRANSPORTATION AND DELIVERY: The mixture shall be transported from the mixing plant to the point of use in approved vehicles. Loads shall not be of such size or weight as to interfere with the efficient operation of the spreader. Loads shall not be sent out so late in the day as to prevent the completion of spreading and compaction of the mixture during daylight, unless artificial light is provided. The mixture shall be delivered at a temperature between 225 degrees F. and 325 degrees F. and within 20 degrees F. of temperature set at the mixing plant. C. SPREADING: Upon arrival at the point of dumping, the mixture shall be dumped into the hopper and spread by mechanical pavers, true to line, grade and cross section specified and to the loose depth that will secure the required compacted thickness. The hot mixture shall be free from lumps and shall be spread while it is in a workable condition. After the mixture has been screeded and before roller compaction is started, the surface shall be checked, all fat spots and irregular areas removed and replaced with satisfactory material. All irregularities in alignment and grade along the outside edge shall also be corrected by the addition or removal of mixture before the edge is rolled. D. COMPACTION: While the mixture is hot, it shall be compacted thoroughly and uniformly by rolling. The surface of the compacted mixture shall be smooth, and true to crown and grade. Any mixture that becomes loose or broken, mixed with dirt, or is in any way defective, shall be removed and replaced with fresh hot mixture which shall be immediately compacted to conform to the surrounding area. Any area showing an excess of bituminous materials shall be removed and replaced, and the edges shall be kept to a reasonable straight line and trimmed The density after compaction shall be at least 98 percent of the laboratory - determined density. E. PROTECTION OF PAVEMENT: The newly finished pavement shall be protected from vehicular traffic of any kind until the pavement has cooled and hardened and in no case less than 6 hours. F. TOLERANCE: The finished surface shall not vary more than ' /a inch in 10 feet from the true profile and cross section. -10. TESTS: The above work will be subject to thickness and compaction tests as deemed necessary by the Engineer. Such tests will be at the expense of the Contractor. -11. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: Payment for Bituminous Paving is included in the unit price amounts shown in the Bid Schedule for Standard and Tennis Court Paving. -03. REINFORCING AND EMBEDDED METALS: -04. CONCRETE: A. MATERIALS: TS -8 -1 SECTION TS -8 CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION -01. SCOPE: This section covers concrete construction, complete, including reinforcement thereof. -02. FORMS: Forms shall be of wood, metal, structural hardboard or other suitable material that will produce the required surface finish. Forms placed for successive pours for continuous surfaces shall be fitted to accurate alignment to assure a smooth completed surface free from irregularities, and shall be sufficiently tight to prevent the loss of mortar. No forms shall be left permanently in place without approval of the Engineer. Holes resulting from removal of form ties shall be filled solid within 12 hours after removal of forms with cement mortar. Bar reinforcement shall be intermediate grade new billet steel conforming to the requirements of the ASTM Designation A15. All bars 3 /8 inch and larger shall be deformed bars conforming to ASTM Designation A305. Detailing, fabrication and tagging of reinforcement shall be done in accordance with ACI "Manual of Standard Practice for Detailing Reinforced Concrete Structures" (ACI 315), except that where longer laps are indicated on the design drawings, the drawings shall govern. Wire fabric reinforcement shall consist of steel wire conforming to the requirements of ASTM Designation A185. Anchor bolts and structural shapes shall conform to ASTM Designation A36. Exposed surfaces of embedded steel shall be given one shop coat of Red Lead Iron Oxide conforming for Federal Specification TT- P -86c, Type II, unless otherwise noted on the drawings. Anchor bolts and miscellaneous steel items to be embedded in concrete shall be accurately placed in accordance with the drawings, and adequately secured in position to prevent dislodgement during concrete placing operations. Anchor bolts shall be protected after concrete has been placed and set by daubing with grease, wrapping with burlap, and covering bolts with wooden boxes. All concrete shall be equivalent to ready mix concrete manufactured and delivered in accordance with the requirements of ASTM Designation C94 and having a compressive strength at 28 days of 3,000 psi, except as noted herein. The concrete manufacturer shall assume the responsibility of the design of the concrete mix in accordance with Alternate No. 2 of ASTM C94. Air entrained concrete shall be used for all concrete. 1. Cement: Cement shall be Type I or IA "Portland" cement, all one manufacturer, conforming to ASTM, C150 or ASTM C175, respectively. 2. Aggregates: Aggregates shall conform to ASTM C33. Coarse aggregate shall be crushed rock or gravel and graded from % inch to number 4 sieve for mass or foundation concrete. Fine aggregate shall be natural sand. 3. Water: Mixing water shall be proportioned so that slump when measured with standard slump cone does not exceed the following: -05. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: Slabs on grade Max. 4 ", Min. 3" Footings Max. 5 ", Min. 3" All others Max. 6 ", Min. 3" 4. Joint Filler Strips: Premolded joint filler strips shall be resilient compressive, bituminous and fiber materials saturated with at least 35 percent and not over 50 percent by weight of asphalt. Poured type joint composition for expansion joints shall be elastic compound made up of asphalt and colloidal mineral fillers. B. PLACING CONCRETE: Runways for wheeled equipment shall be provided to convey concrete. Runways shall not be supported on the reinforcement. Concrete shall be placed and compacted in layers not over 24 inches deep. Vibrators may be used provided they are used under experienced supervision and the mixture is dry enough to prevent segregation. Form vibrators shall not be used. Vibration shall not be used for transporting or moving concrete inside forms. No more concrete shall be placed than can be consolidated and finished the same day as placed. Free fall of concrete shall be limited so that no segregation of materials occurs. C. JOINTS: Construction joints not indicated on drawings shall be approved by the Engineer in advance of pour. Joints in foundation walls shall be keyed. Before depositing the concrete is resumed, the hardened surface shall be roughened, cleaned of foreign matter and thoroughly wetted but not saturated. The cleaned and wetted surfaces shall be slushed with a coating of neat cement grout against which the new concrete shall be placed before the grout has attained its set. D. FINISHING: After stripping forms, all voids and honeycombs shall be patched by chipping and scarifying the defective areas and treating it with an approved bonding agent. All such voids shall be patched, not merely plastered. Grout mixture shall consist of one part Portland cement and one part sand. Immediately following removal of forms, all fins and irregular projections shall be removed from all surfaces except from those which are not to be exposed or waterproofed. Slabs shall be struck -off and consolidated by approved machine or hand methods, screeding and tamping concrete so that upon completion, the surface shall be true to grade as shown on drawings and free of surface voids. All floors shall have a monolithic steel trowel finish unless otherwise indicated on the drawings. Exterior walls shall be compacted, screeded and floated to a true even surface with wood floats and then broomed. Payment for concrete shall be made at the unit prices for individual elements as shown in the Bid Schedule. TS -8 -2 -01. SCOPE: complete. -02. CONCRETE: SECTION TS -9 CURBS AND GUTTERS, CONCRETE This section covers construction of Portland cement concrete curbs and gutters, Concrete and the equipment, workmanship and materials therefor shall conform to the applicable requirements of the CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION section, except as hereinafter specified. The maximum size of coarse aggregate shall be 11/2 inches and not less than 1 inch. Concrete shall have a slump of nor more than 3 inches. The concrete mixtures shall have an air content by volume of 4.5 percent, plus or minus 1 5 percent, based on measurement made on concrete immediately after discharge from the mixer. -03. SUBGRADE PREPARATIONS: The subgrade shall be constructed true to grade and cross section. The subgrade shall be of materials equal in bearing quality to the subgrade under the adjacent roadway or street and shall be placed and compacted to conform with applicable requirements of the specifications entitled "Sand -Clay Base Course" with the following modifications. The subgrade for curb and gutter shall extend in all cases at least 1 foot in width back of the curb or gutter or valley pavement. The subgrade shall be tested for grade and cross section by means of a template extending the full width of the curb, gutter, or combination curb and gutter. The subgrade shall be maintained in a smooth, compacted condition, in conformity with the required section and established grade until the concrete is placed. In cold weather, the subgrade shall be prepared and protected so as to produce a subgrade free from frost when the concrete is deposited. -04. FORMS: Forms shall be of wood or steel, straight, and of sufficient strength to resist springing during depositing and consolidating the concrete. The outside forms shall have a height equal to the full depth of the curb or gutter. The inside form of curb shall have better as indicated and shall be securely fastened to and supported by the outside form. Straight forms of wood shall be 2 inch nominal surface plank, and of steel, shall be of approved section with a flat surface at the top. Rigid forms shall be provided for curb returns except that benders or thin plank forms may be used for curb or curb returns with a radius of 10 feet or more, when grade changes occur in the return, or where the central angle is such that a rigid form with a central angle of 90 degrees cannot be used. Back forms for curb may be made of 1/2 inch benders, for the full height of the curb, cleated together. Curb forms shall be carefully set to alignment and grade and to conform to the dimensions of the curb. Forms shall be held rigidly in place by the use of stakes placed at intervals not to exceed 4 feet. Clamps, spreaders, and braces shall be used where TS -9 -1 required to insure rigidity in the forms. The forms on the front of the curb shall be removed not less than 2 hours nor more than 6 hours after the concrete has been placed. Forms back of curb shall remain inplace until the face and top of the curb have been finished as specified in the Finishing paragraph. Gutter forms shall not be removed for 12 hours after the concrete has been placed. Forms shall not be removed while the concrete is sufficiently plastic to slump in any direction. Forms shall be cleaned and coated with form oil each time before concrete is placed. Wood forms may, instead, be thoroughly wetted with water before concrete is placed, except that with probable freezing temperatures, oiling is mandatory. -05. JOINTS: Expansion joints and contraction joints shall be constructed at right angles to the line of curb, gutter, and combination curb and gutter. Dowels, tie -bars and reinforcement when required will be shown on the plans and shall be installed in accordance with the applicable details. A. CONTRACTION JOINTS: Contraction joints shall be constructed by mean so 1 /5 inch thick separators, of a section conforming to the cross section of the curb, gutter, entrance pavements, and combination curb and gutter. Contraction joints shall be so placed that monolithic sections between curb returns will not be less than 5 feet nor greater than 15 feet after the concrete has set sufficiently to preserve the width and shape of the joint. After separator plates have been removed, all exposed edges of joints shall be rounded with the proper edging tool to a radius of 1/4 inch. B. EXPANSION JOINTS: Expansion joints shall be formed by means of preformed expansion joint filler material cut and shaped to the cross section of the curb, gutter, entrance, and combination curb and gutter. Expansion joint filler, unless otherwise specified, shall conform to ASTM Standard D1751 -60 or D1752 -60 or shall be resin - impregnated fiberboard conforming to the physical requirements of ASTM Standard C1752 -60. Expansion joints shall be provided in curb and combination curb and gutter at the ends of all returns. Expansion joints at least 1/2 inch in width shall be provided at intervals not exceeding 50 feet. Expansion joints shall be provided in nonreinforced concrete gutter at the locations indicated. -06. CONSTRUCTION: A. CURBS AND GUTTERS: Curbs, gutters and combination curb and gutters shall be of the dimensions and sections shown on the drawings. B. RECONSTRUCTION: Where the plans provide for reconstruction of existing curb, combination curb and gutter and the limit of new work specified does not fall on a joint, the entire section shall be removed and the new curb, combination curb and gutter or entrance pavement shall join the old curb at the first join line beyond the specified limit C. PLACING CONCRETE: The faces and adjacent edges of abutting rigid pavements and structures shall be painted with an approved bituminous material prior to placing TS -9 -2 concrete. Concrete shall be placed in the forms to the specified depth in 6 inch layers and thoroughly consolidated by tamping and spading to that there are no rock pockets at forms, and mortar entirely covers the top surfaces. Concrete may be compacted by means of mechanical vibrators. D. FINISHING: The edges of the gutter and top of the curb shall be rounded with an edging tool to a radius of 1/4 inch and the surfaces shall be floated and finished with a smooth wood float until true to grade and section and uniform in texture. The floated surfaces shall then be brushed with a fine -hair brush with longitudinal strokes. Immediately after removing the front curb form, the face of the curb shall be rubbed with a wood or concrete rubbing block and water until blemishes, form marks, and tool marks have been removed. The surface, while still wet, shall be brushed in the same manner as the gutter and curb top. The top surface of gutter and entrance shall be finished to grade with a wood float. Except at grade changes or curves, the finished surfaces shall not vary, from the testing edge of a 10 foot straightedge, more than 1/8 inch for gutter and entrance and %4 inch for top and face of curb. Irregularities exceeding the above shall be satisfactorily corrected. Visible surfaces and edges of the finished curb, gutter, and combination curb and gutter shall be free of blemishes and form and tool marks, and shall be uniform in color, shape, and appearance. E. CURB FORMING MACHINES: Use of curb - forming machines for constructing curb and gutter will be approved based on trial use on the job. Use of the equipment shall be discontinued at any time during the construction if the equipment produces unsatisfactory results, and the work shall be removed and reconstructed for the full length between regularly scheduled joints. Removed portions shall be disposed of as directed. -07. CURING AND PROTECTION: A. CURING Immediately after the finishing operations, the exposed concrete surfaces shall be cured by one of the following methods as the Contractor may elect: 1. Mat Method: The entire exposed surface shall be covered with cotton mats conforming to Federal Specification CCC- C -467b having a combined weight of 14 ounces or more per square yard when dry. Mats shall overlap each other at least 6 inches. The mat shall be thoroughly wetted with water prior to placing on the concrete surface and shall be kept continuously in a saturated condition and in intimate contact with concrete for not less than seven days. 2. Impervious- Sheeting Method: The entire exposed surface shall be wetted with a fine spray of water and then covered with waterproof paper conforming to ASTM Standard C171-63, or with wetted polyethylene- coated burlap or polyethylene sheeting conforming to the water - retention requirements of ASTM Standard C171-63, polyethylene sheeting and polyethylene film bonded to burlap shall be not less than 0.004 inch thick. Sheets shall be laid directly on the concrete surface with a light- colored side up and overlapped 12 inches when a continuous sheet is not used. The curing TS -9 -3 medium shall not be less than 18 inches wider than the concrete surface to be cured and shall be securely weighted down by placing a bank of moist earth on the edges just outside the forms and over the transverse laps of form closed joints. Sheets shall be satisfactorily repaired or replaced if damaged during curing. The curing medium shall remain on the concrete surface to be cured for not less than seven days. 3. Membrane -Curing Method: The entire exposed surfaces shall be covered with a pigmented membrane - forming curing compound. The curing compound shall be applied in two coats by hand- operated pressure sprayers at the coverage of approximately 200 square feet per gallon for both coats. The second coat shall be applied in the direction approximately at right angles to the direction of application of the first coat. The compound shall form a uniform continuous coherent film that will not check, crack, or peel and shall be free from pin -holes or other imperfections. Concrete surfaces that are subjected to heavy rainfall within three hours after the during compound has been applied shall be resprayed by the method and at the coverage specified above at no additional cost to the Owner. Joint openings shall be sealed at the top by inserting moistened paper or fiber rope or covering with strips of waterproof paper prior to application of the curing compound, in a manner to prevent the curing compound from entering the joint. Concrete surfaces to which membrane - curing compounds have been applied shall be adequately protected for seven days from pedestrian and vehicular traffic and from any other action which might disrupt the continuity of the membrane. Any area covered with curing compound and damaged by subsequent construction operations within the seven -day period shall be resprayed as specified above at no additional expense to the Owner. B. PROTECTION: After curing, debris shall be removed and the backfill shall be placed as indicated. The completed curb, gutter, and combination curb and gutter shall be protected from damage until accepted. The Contractor shall repair damaged concrete and clean concrete discolored during construction. Curb, gutter, and combination curb and gutter that are damaged shall be removed and reconstructed for the entire length between regularly scheduled joints, not by refinishing the damaged portion. Removed damaged portions shall be disposed of as directed. -08. SEALING JOINTS: The sealing of expansion joints in curb and gutter sections will not be required. Any expansion joint material protruding after the concrete is cured shall be trimmed flush with the surface. Expansion joints in the valley pavement shall be sealed with an approved joint sealer, conforming to Federal Specification SS -S -164. The joint opening shall be thoroughly cleaned of all foreign material before the sealing material is placed. The sealing shall be done in such manner that the material will not be spilled on the exposed surfaces of the concrete. Any excess material on the exposed surfaces of the concrete shall be removed immediately and the exposed concrete surfaces cleaned. -09. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: Payment shall be made at the unit price for 24" Standard Concrete Curb and Gutter as shown in the Bid Schedule. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 SECTION TS -10 -01. GENERAL: EROSION, SEDIMENTATION & POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES This section covers erosion, sedimentation and storm water pollution control measures as shown on the plan or required on the job and are intended to comply with the requirements of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division's General Permit No. GAR 100001, latest edition. For the purpose of this project and as referenced in the General Permit, the Owner and the Contractor are considered the "Primary Permittee," and the Contractor and all his subcontractors shall be considered the "Operator." The measures shown on the plans and specified herein are minimum requirements and may be augmented by the Engineer if positive control is not established for storm magnitudes up to and including a 25 year rainfall event. These specifications and the corresponding plans do not, in any way, relieve the Contractor of any obligations with respect to permits for wetlands, storm water, stream buffers, flood plains or any other local, state or federal requirements. -02. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE: The construction schedule is as shown on the Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution Control Plan. -03. DEFINITIONS: All terms used in this section shall be interpreted in accordance with the definitions set forth in the General Permit, some of which are restated as follows: A. "Best Management Practices (BMP's)" means schedule of activities, prohibitions of practices, maintenance procedures and other management practices to prevent or reduce the pollution of waters of the state. BMP's also include treatment requirements, operating procedures and practices to control site runoff, spillage or leaks, sludge or waste disposal or drainage from raw material storage. B. "Buffer" means the area of land immediately adjacent to the banks of state waters in its natural state of vegetation, which facilitates the protection of water quality and aquatic habitat. C. "Construction Activity" means the disturbance of soils associated with clearing, grading, excavating, filling of land or other similar activities which may result in soil erosion. D. "Final Stabilization" means that all soil disturbing activities on the site have been completed and that unpaved areas have a minimum of 95% uniform coverage by permanent vegetation or equivalent permanent stabilization measures such as riprap, gabions or permanent geotextiles have been employed. TS -10 -1 E. "Grading" means altering ground surfaces to specified elevations, dimensions and/or slopes; this includes stripping, cutting, filling, stockpiling and shaping or any combination thereof. F. "Qualified Personnel" means a person who has successfully completed an erosion and sediment control short course or an equivalent course approved by the Environmental Protection Division (EPD) and the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission. G. "Waters of the State" means any and all rivers, streams, creeks branches, lakes, reservoirs, ponds, drainage systems, springs wells, wetlands and all other bodies of surface or subsurface water, natural or artificial, lying within or forming a part of the boundaries of the State which are not entirely confined and retained completely upon the property of a single individual, partnership or corporation. -04. GENERAL PROCEDURES: The Contractor shall utilize, at a minimum, Best Management Practices, including sound construction practices to prevent and minimize erosion and resultant sedimentation, which are consistent with and no less stringent than those practices contained in the "Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control in Georgia," published by the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission as of January 1 of the year in which the land disturbing activity was permitted, as well as the following: A. Stripping of vegetation, grading and other development activities shall be conducted in such a manner as to minimize erosion. Earth areas which are not to be paved shall be grassed at the earliest possible time during the construction phase, so as to minimize exposure to rainfall and run -off. B. Unnecessary cut and fill operations shall be kept to a minimum, except that temporary berms, wherever possible, should be constructed at the end of each day of grading, in order to contain sediment and slow down erosion, should rainfall occur during the night. Berms shall also be constructed, where needed, to prevent sediment from being transported onto areas outside the actual construction limits C. Whenever feasible, existing natural vegetation shall be retained, protected and supplemented. D. Disturbed areas and the duration of exposure to erosive elements shall be kept to a practicable minimum. E. Temporary vegetation and/or mulching shall be employed to protect exposed critical areas during development. F. Permanent vegetation and structural erosion control measures shall be installed as soon as practicable. TS -10 -2 G. To the extent necessary, sediment in run -off water shall be trapped by the use of debris basins, silt traps, silt barriers, or similar measures until the disturbed area is stabilized. H. Adequate provisions shall be provided to minimize damage from surface water to the cut face of excavations and the sloping surfaces of fills. I. Cuts and fills shall not endanger adjoining property. J. Fills shall not encroach upon natural water courses or constructed channels in a manner so as to adversely affect other property owners. K. Construction equipment shall cross flowing streams by means of bridges or culverts, except when such methods are not feasible, provided in any case that such crossings shall be kept to a minimum and provided that the appropriate stream buffer variances and wetlands approvals have been obtained from the Environmental Protection Division (EPD) and the Corps of Engineers, respectively. L. Should the specified erosion, sedimentation and pollution control measures prove to be inadequate, additional measures as directed by Engineer shall be provided for treatment or control of any source of sediments. Additional adequate sedimentation control facilities to retain sediments on site or to preclude sedimentation of adjacent waters shall be implemented. M. Except when a prior variance has been obtained from EPD or where a drainage structure must be constructed with adequate erosion control measures, no construction activities shall be conducted within a 25 foot buffer along the tops of banks on all state waters nor within a 50 foot buffer along the tops of banks on all state waters classified as "trout streams." If required for construction purposes, a buffer variance will be applied for by the Owner. N. Whenever possible, proposed storm water piping systems and detention ponds shall be constructed prior to other earth disturbing operations. The storm water piping and detention system shall then be used as a means to control erosion and sediment on the site. O. Sediment basins of the temporary nature shall be constructed as shown on plans and as required to retain sediment on the site. All temporary sediment basins shall be maintained in accordance with the "Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control in Georgia," latest edition and then removed when final stabilization is attained. P. Where erosion due to wind is likely to be of concern, trees or groups of trees and bushes should be left standing, wherever possible, to serve as windbreaks. TS -10 -3 -05. ELEMENTS OF THE PLAN: The minimum requirements for the prevention of erosion and sedimentation for this site are depicted on the plans and specified herein. The elements of the plan are discussed as follows, and are listed in chronological order, as far as is practical. The construction activities should proceed in the order listed. A. Remove all marketable timber from the limits of construction, rights -of -way, utility easements, designated fill areas, and other areas to be cleared. B. Begin clearing and grubbing operations only after silt barriers are installed. Immediately after the area has been cleared for their placement, install dams, berms and all other remaining erosion and sedimentation control measures as shown on the drawings and specified herein. Care shall be taken not to clear and grub beyond the construction limit. C. Contractor shall notify Engineer within 24 hours after the installation of the initial soil erosion control measures so that the Engineer may inspect the measures in accordance with the EPD General Permit. D. As grading operations commence, the topsoil shall be stripped and stockpiled in mounds surrounded by berms. As mentioned above, berms or windrows shall be constructed each afternoon at approximately 100 foot intervals across the graded areas, except in the low -lying areas of the project. This action will tend to check erosion should rainfall be experienced during the night. E. Construction on the sanitary and storm sewer lines should be commenced as soon as grading operations have been substantially completed. The disturbed strip along each line which is located outside of a street right -of -way should be grassed immediately upon the completion of trench backfilling, as described below. F. A graded depression around each catch basin on the site shall be used to contain sediment during construction in accordance with the "Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control in Georgia," latest edition. G. As soon as the graded areas which are not to be paved, to be built upon, or receive underground utilities have been brought to final grade, three or four inches of topsoil shall be spread over these areas. Grassing operations should begin immediately, as described in the grassing specifications. Roadway shoulders and slopes shall receive a similar treatment as soon as the installation of the utilities are complete. H. All grassing will be performed in accordance with the section of the specifications titled "Grassing." Should seasonal limitations prevent the establishment of the permanent grass cover, the area to be grassed shall be covered with temporary grass cover; then the permanent grass will be established as soon as its growing season is reached. I. The hay bale dams and silt fencing described above shall not be removed until the TS -10 -4 surrounding pavement base material has been placed and is ready for priming and/or areas are properly stabilized. J. In no instance, shall any pollutants, hazardous waste or solid materials including petroleum products, building materials, etc. be discharged to waters of the State. K. All work shall be in accordance with good grading practice and shall conform to accepted practices in Erosion Control. -06. INSPECTIONS, SAMPLING & MONITORING: The Contractor shall be aware that the Owner may contract with a third party to perform additional site inspections of erosion, sedimentation and pollution control measures and also procure samples of storm water runoff for testing in accordance with the requirements of the EPD General Permit No. GAR 100001. Third party inspections and samplings shall not relieve the Contractor of any obligations with respect to these specifications of that required by the EPD General Permit GAR 100001. Should any inspections determine that there are deficiencies in the Contractor's work, then corrective action will be required as directed by the Engineer or Owner. A. Contractor's Requirements. With respect to inspections, sampling and monitoring for compliance with EPD General Permit, the Contractor shall, at a minimum, be responsible for the following: 1. Each day when any type of construction activity has taken place on site, qualified personnel provided by the Contractor shall inspect: a) all areas on the site where petroleum products are stored, used or handled for spills and leaks from vehicles and equipment; b) all locations on the site where vehicles enter or exit the site for evidence of off -site sediment tracking; and c) all silt retention basins, traps, barriers, etc. for evidence of failures, potential failures or excess silt accumulation. 2. These inspections must also occur after each rainfall event on the site and must be continued until such time that the project is complete and the site has achieved final stabilization. The Contractor shall document these daily inspections on a form provided by or approved by the Engineer and must submit these forms weekly and after each rainfall event to the Owner's designated representative. Additionally, should a deficiency in any of the erosion control measures be noted, the Contractor shall notify the Engineer within 24 hours. 3. Erosion and sedimentation control measures shall be inspected by a representative of the Owner beginning with the first earth disturbing activity and continuing through final stabilization of the project site. Storm water monitoring, sampling and testing will be accomplished by personnel representing the Owner beginning with the first earth disturbing activity and continuing through final stabilization of the project site. The Contractor shall allow the monitoring agency access to the site at all hours of the day by providing a key to any locked gates and shall also coordinate TS -10 -5 these services by notifying the monitoring agency when: a) the first rainfall event of 0.5 inch or more in 24 hours occurs on the site after the soil erosion and sedimentation control measures have been installed; and b) whenever a rainfall event greater than 1 inch in 24 hours occurs on the site thereafter. B. Subcontractor's Requirements: Subcontractors shall be considered as acting under the direction of the Contractor in his role as the Operator under the EPD General Permit. The Contractor shall insure that all subcontractors comply with the Permit. Subcontractors shall be responsible, at a minimum, for the following: 1. Each day when any type of construction activity has taken place on his portion of the site, the Subcontractor shall inspect: a) all areas on the site where petroleum products are stored, used or handled for spills and leaks from vehicles and equipment; b) all locations on the site where vehicles enter or exit the site for evidence of off -site sediment tracking; and c) all silt retention basins, traps, barriers, etc. for evidence of failures, potential failures or excess silt accumulation. 2. These inspections must also occur after each rainfall event on the site and must be continued until such time that the project is complete and the site has achieved final stabilization. 3. The Subcontractor shall immediately report any noted deficiencies to the Contractor, who will take appropriate corrective action. -07. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: Payment for the work specified herein shall be made according to the lump sum price as shown in the Bid Schedule for Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution Control, providing inspection reports have been submitted and approved by the Engineer. Third party inspections and monitoring on behalf of the Owner shall be paid for by the Owner independently of this contract, except that no additional payment will be made to the Contractor for coordinating third party inspections and monitoring. TS -10 -6 -01. GENERAL: 1. DESCRIPTION -02. PRODUCTS: 1. MATERIALS SECTION TS -11 GRASSING 1. This section covers the furnishing of all labor and materials and the performance of all work required to assure the establishment of a temporary cover of grass where required on all disturbed areas of the site not intended for paving, and a dense permanent cover of grass on all disturbed areas of the site owned by the City of Augusta which are not intended for paving. 1. The following material shall be as specified by the "Standard Specifications," published by the State Department of Transportation of Georgia, latest edition. -03. EXECUTION: 1. CONSTRUCTION Agriculture Lime Article 882.02 Fertilizer Article 891.01 Sod Article 890.03 Seed Article 890.01 1. GROUND PREPARATION: Final grades shall be as existed prior to construction. Washes, low spots and hillocks or windrows will be evened and the bed will be smoothed to facilitate uniform drainage after establishment of the turf. Graded surfaces will be maintained in a smooth and even condition until the required cover is established. 2. After the areas to be grassed have been brought to an even and smooth grade, they shall be thoroughly loosened to a depth of at least 6 inches by plowing, discing, harrowing, or other approved methods until the tillage is acceptable as suitable for planting. During tillage operation, the surface shall be cleared of all roots, cable, wire, or other waste material which might hinder final grading, planting, or subsequent maintenance operations. Any operations of the Contractor, shall be smoothed our before grassing operations are begun. TS -11 -1 3. APPLICATION OF FERTILIZER AND LIME: Fertilizer shall be distributed uniformly at a rate of 1500 pounds per acre of commercial 6- 12-12 analysis fertilizer, and shall be incorporated into the soil to a depth of approximately 3 inches by discing, harrowing, or other approved methods. The incorporation of fertilizer may be a part of the tillage operation specified above, or a part of the hydroseeding procedure as described below. 4. Immediately following, or simultaneously with, the incorporation of fertilizer, lime shall be distributed at the rate of 3000 pounds per acre, and shall be incorporated into the soil to a depth of at least three inches by discing, harrowing, or other acceptable methods. The incorporation of lime along with the fertilizer may form a part of the tillage operation specified above. 5. Not less than 30 days after completion of seeding, the Contractor shall furnish and apply Nitrate of Soda or Ammonium Sulphate to the planted areas. Nitrate of Soda shall be a commercial product, containing not less than 16 percent Nitrogen and Ammonium Sulphate not less than 20 percent Nitrogen. The Nitrogen fertilizer shall be uniformly spread and distributed with approved equipment at a rate that will give not less than 60 pounds of available Nitrogen per acre. Other commercial types of nitrogenous material may be substituted at the option of the Contractor. The time of application shall be limited to the season of June through August. 2. PERMANENT SEEDING 1. For areas requiring bermuda seeding: A. September 15 - February 15, a mixture of unhulled common bermuda 6lbs. /acre and rye grass seed 28 lbs /acre applied simultaneously. B. October 1 - March 1, unhulled common bermudal0 lbs. /acre. C. April 1 - June 1, hulled common bermuda 10 lbs. /acre. 2. Seed may be applied by means of a hydro- seeder or other means approved by the Engineer. 3. Immediately after seeding operations have been completed, the areas shall be compacted by means of a cultipacker, roller wood float, or other approved equipment sufficiently weighted, or compacted by hand methods, to reduce air pockets to a minimum. The complete planted area shall be left with a firm, even surface, free from abrupt humps and hollows, and to the established grade. TS -11-2 4. All areas seeded for temporary or permanent grass shall be uniformly mulched with hay or straw at the rate of 2 %z tons per acre, except where hydroseeding is employed using a cellulose mulch mixed with the seed and fertilizer 3. TEMPORARY GRASS: Temporary grass shall be used when directed by the Engineer to control erosion where permanent grassing cannot be planted. 1. Temporary grass shall be a quick growing species such as rye grass suitable to the area and season. Pasture rye will not be permitted. Seeding shall be done in accordance with the permanent grassing requirements above, except that ground preparation shall be the minimum required to provide a seed bed where further grading will be required. Areas that require no further grading shall be prepared as described in "GROUND PREPARATION" above. Lime shall be omitted unless the area will later be planted in permanent grass without further grading, in which case lime shall be applied as described above. Fertilizer shall be applied at the rate of 400 pounds per acre. Nitrogen shall be omitted. 2. In March or April of the following year, as soon as weather is suitable, all areas planted in temporary grass which are owned by the City of Augusta shall be thoroughly plowed up and grassed in accordance with the applicable permanent grassing method described above. 3. MAINTENANCE: The Contractor shall erect necessary warning signs and barriers, mow grassed areas, and repair or replace grassed areas failing to show a uniform growth of grass or damaged by his operations, and shall otherwise maintain the grass until final acceptance of the contract. Replacement of dried out or damaged grass shall be at the Contractor's expense. 4. ACCEPTANCE: 1. Grassed areas will be accepted when a 95% cover by permanent grasses is obtained and weeds are not dominant. 2. The work may be accepted in whole or in part as determined by the Engineer and the Owner. 5. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: 1. Payment for temporary grassing shall made according to the lump sum price as shown in the Bid Schedule for Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution Control. 2. Payment for permanent grassing shall be made at the unit prices for Permanent Grassing, as shown in the Bid Schedule. TS -11 -3 -01. SLOPE REQUIREMENT: SECTION TS -12 BASKETBALL COURT PAVING All excavating, filling, compacting, grading and leveling work required hereunder shall be performed so that the finished court surface slopes one foot (1') in each one hundred and eight feet (100') on a true plane from side to side, as indicated on the drawings. -02. BASE CONSTRUCTION: A. MATERIAL. A base course of crushed aggregate shall be installed over the subgrade as indicated on drawings. The specified material shall meet applicable ASTM specifications. Compacted thickness shall be as shown on drawings to satisfy local soil and climatic conditions but in no case shall the thickness be less than the equivalent of four inches (4 ") of thoroughly compacted crushed stone. B. SPREADING. The material shall be spread by methods and in a manner proposed by the Contractor to produce a uniform density and thickness with the grades and dimensions shown on drawings and elaborated below. C. COMPACTION. The material as thus spread shall be compacted with a powered steel wheel tandem roller weighing not less than eight (8) nor more than ten (10) tons or by other equipment producing equivalent density. D. BASE TOLERANCE. Surface of the base course as thus compacted shall not vary more than one -half inch (1/4") in ten feet (10') measured in any direction. E. Refer to the section of the specifications titled "Graded Aggregate Base Course" for additional requirements. -03. ASPHALT SURFACE COURSE: A surface course of hot plant mix having a maximum aggregate size of three- eighths inch (3/8 ") in accordance with specifications of the Asphalt Institute shall be constructed over the base course to a compacted thickness of not less than one and a half inches (11/4") as shown on the drawings. A. SPREADING. This hot plant mix shall be spread by methods and in a manner proposed by the Contractor to meet the tolerances specified herein. B. COMPACTION. The mix as thus spread shall be thoroughly compacted with a powered steel wheel tandem roller weighing not less than two (2) nor more than size (6) tons. C. TOLERANCE. The finished surface of the surface course shall not vary more than one- eighth inch (1/8 ") in ten feet (10') when measured in any direction. TS -12 -1 D. The final course of asphalt shall consist of a one and a half thick mixture of asphalt and aggregate not to exceed three - eighths inch (3/8 ") in size. E. Refer to the section of the specifications titled "Bituminous Paving" for additional requirements. -04. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: Payment for Basketball Court Paving shall be made at the lump sum amount as shown in the Bid Schedule for Basketball Courts Complete. TS -12 -2 -03. MATERIALS: SURFACING FOR BASKETBALL COURTS -01. GENERAL: The specification is for the surfacing of recreational basketball courts. -02. SURFACING REQUIREMENTS: 1. Pressure wash if necessary. 2. Fill depressions (bird baths) that cover a nickel with acrylic sport patch. 3. Contractor is to supply color chart to owner for selection of colors prior to purchasing materials. 1. Elastic Synthetic tiles by Swiss Flex or approved equal. 2. Contractor shall provide layout and sample material prior to purchasing. -04. SURFACING: A. SURFACE PREPARATION: Surface to be coated must be coated, free of loose dirt, dust or other foreign matter. Cracks to be repaired must be cleaned by pressure washer, compressed air or mechanical device. Under no circumstances should cracks be made wider by using mechanical routers or saws. B. PATCHING AND DEPRESSIONS: The surface should be flooded with water and allowed to drain for 1 hour. Areas retaining water deeper than the thickness of a nickel should be patched using acrylic sport patch using the following formula. Acrylic Sport Patch 3 gallons Sand 100 gallons Portland Cement 1 gallon -05. SURFACER APPLICATION : Surface is to be applied in accordance with the approved manufacturer's recommendations. -06. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: Payment for Basketball Court Surfacing shall be made at the lump sum amount as shown in the Bid Schedule for Basketball Courts Complete. TS -13 -1 SECTION TS -13 -01. GENERAL: The specification is for the goals for recreation basketball courts. -02. FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS: SECTION TS -14 BASKETBALL GOALS Foundation shall be prepared by contractor as specified in the approved manufacturer's recommendations. -03. MATERIALS: 1. MVP Signature Series, fixed height goal with heavy duty rim and no padding by Goalsetter Systems or approved equal. -04. GOAL INSTALLATION: Goal is to be installed in accordance with the approved manufacturer's recommendations. -05. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: Payment for Basketball Goals shall be made at the lump sum amount as shown in the Bid Schedule for Basketball Courts Complete. TS -14 -1 -01. CHAIN LINE FENCE FABRIC: SECTION TS -15 CHAIN LINK FENCING A. PVC COATED (Fused): Coated over galvanized wire: ASTM F 668, class 2B, 7 mil (0.18 mm) thermally fused polyvinyl chloride in a color to be selected by the owner. Galvanized steel core wire should meet ASTM A 641, tensile strength 75,000 psi (571 Mpa), 11 gauge (0.120" [3.05 mm]) Contractor shall supply Owner with color chart for selection of color prior to purchasing materials. B. SIZE• Helically wound and woven to a height of 10.0" (3.048 m). Fabric should be 1 3/4" (44 mm) diamond mesh of 11 gauge (0.120" [3.05 mm]) core wire and a break load of 850 pounds. C. SELVAGE: Fabric should be knuckled at the top and at the bottom. -02. STEEL FENCE FRAMING: A. FRAMING TYPES: 1. Type 1: ASTM F 1083, standard weight schedule 40; minimum yield strength of 25,000 psi (170 Mpa); sizes as indicated. Hot - dipped galvanized with minimum average 1.8 oz /sf (550 g/m2) of coated surface area. 2. PVC Coated Finished: In accordance with ASTM F 1043, apply supplemental color coating of 10 -15 mils (0.254 - 0.38 mm) of thermally fused PVC in a color selected by the owner, to match the fabric. Contractor shall supply Owner with color chart for selection of color prior to purchasing materials. B. FRAMING SPECIFICATIONS: Structure 10' Height End, Corner and Gate Post 3.0" OD Line (Intermediate) Post 3.0" OD Rails & Braces 1.580" OD C. GATES: 1. Gates shall be chain link swing gates as specified in ASTM Section 02831 C. TS -15 -1 -03. PVC COATED ACCESSORIES: A. CHAIN LINK FENCE ACCESSORIES: 1. ASTM F 626: Provide items required to complete fence system. Galvanize each ferrous metal item and finish to match framing. 2. Post Caps: Formed steel, malleable cast iron, or aluminum alloy weathertight closure cap for tubular posts. For each line post, provide tops to permit passage of top rail. Top Rail and Brace Ends: Formed steel or malleable cast iron for connection of rail and brace to terminal posts. 3. Top Rail Sleeves: 5" (150 mm) sleeve allowing for expansion and contraction of top rail. 4. Wire Ties and Clops: 10 gauge (0.135" [3.43 mm]) galvanized steel wire for attachment of fabric to line posts. Double wrap 13 gauge (0.092" [2.324 mm]) for rails, and braces. Hog ring ties of 12 -1/2 gauge (0.0985" [2.502 mm]) for attachment of fabric to tension wire. 5. Brace and Tension (Stretcher bar): a. Bands shall be pressed steel. b. Tension (Stretcher) bars shall be one -piece lengths, equal to 2" (50 mm) less than full height of fabric with a minimum cross - section of 3/16" x 3/4" (4.76 mm x 19 mm) or equivalent, fiberglass rod. Provide tension (stretcher) bars where chain link fabric meets terminal posts. 6. Bottom Tension Wire: Bottom tension wire should be used except where continuous bottom rail is specified. Bottom tension wire should be in accordance with ASTM A 824, with coating to match that selected for the fabric. 7. Truss Rods: Truss rods shall be steel rods with minimum diameter of 5/16" (7.9 mm). 8. Nuts and Bolts: Nuts and bolts are galvanized but not vinyl coated. Color coat nuts and bolts with cans of PVC touch up paint. -04. SETTINGS MATERIALS: Concrete, with a minimum 28 -day compressive strength of 3,000 psi (20 Mpa). TS -15 -2 -05. EXECUTION: A. EXAMINATION: 1. Verify areas to receive fencing are completed to final grades and elevations. 2. Ensure property lines and legal boundaries of work are clearly established. B. CHAIN LINK FENCE FRAMING INSTALLATION: 1. Install chain link fence in accordance with ASTM F 969 and manufacturers' instructions. 2. Locate a terminal post at each fence termination, at each change in horizontal direction of 300' or more, and at each change in height. 3. Space lines post uniformly at a maximum of 10' (3.04 m) on center. Posts may be spaced uniformly at a closer distance (for example 8' [2.44 m]) for greater strength. 4. Concrete set posts: Drill holes in firm, undisturbed or compacted soil. Holes should have diameter 4 times greater than outside dimension of post, and depths approximately 6" (150 mm) deeper than post bottom. Excavate deeper as required for adequate support in soft and loose soils, and for posts with heavy lateral loads. Set post bottom 36" (900 mm) below surface when in firm, undisturbed soil. Place concrete around posts in a continuous pour. Trowel finish around post. Slope to direct water away from posts. C. GATE HARDWARE: Set keepers, stops, sleeves, and other accessories into concrete. D. ALIGNMENT: Check each post for vertical and top alignment, and maintain in position during placement and finishing operations. E. BRACING: Install horizontal pipe brace at mid - height, on each side of terminal posts. Firmly attach with fittings. F. TENSION WIRE: Provide tension wire at bottom of fabric (and at top, if top rail is not specified). Install tension wire before stretching fabric and attach to each post with ties or clips. Secure tension wire to fabric with 12 -1/2 gauge (.09585" [2.502 mm]) hog rings 24" (609.6 mm) on center. G. TOP RAIL: Install full 21' (640 m) lengths whenever possible. Connect lengths with sleeves for rigid connections under expansion/contraction conditions. Top rail with swedged ends may be joined directly. TS -15 -3 H. BOTTOM RAILS: Install bottom rails, where specified, between posts fittings and accessories. -06. CHAIN LINK FABRIC INSTALLATION: A. FABRIC: Install fabric on the inside toward the playing area, and attach so that fabric remains in tension after pulling force is released. Leave approximately 1" (25 mm) between finish grade and bottom selvage. Attach fabric with wire ties to line posts at 15" (380 mm) on center and to rails, braces, and tension wire at 24" (600 mm) on center. B. TENSION (Stretcher) BARS: Pull fabric taut; thread tension bar through fabric and attach to terminal posts with bands or clips spaced maximum of 15" (350 mm) on center. -07. GATE INSTALLATION: A. Install gates plumb, level and secure for full opening without interference. B. Attach hardware by a means which will prevent unauthorized removal. C. Adjust hardware for smooth operation. -08. ACCESSORIES: A. TIE WIRES: Bend ends wire to minimize hazard to persons and clothing. B. FASTENERS: Install nuts on side of fence opposite fabric side for added security. -09. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: Payment for chain link fence shall be made at the unit price amount shown in the Bid Schedule for 10' P.V.C. Coated Chain Link Fence, including 3' gates. TS -15 -4 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS INDEX EDC# 11140 DIAMOND LAKES BASKETBALL COURTS SECTION PAGES 16000 GENERAL 16000 -1 thru 16000 -8 16020 RACEWAYS 16020 -1 thru 16020 -4 16030 CONDUCTORS 16030 -1 thru 16030 -3 16040 OUTLETS 16040 -1 16050 WIRING DEVICES & DEVICE PLATES 16050 -1 thru 16050 -2 16100 PULL BOXES AND JUNCTION BOXES AND FITTINGS 16100 -1 16110 GROUNDING 16110 -1 thru 16110 -4 16120 EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION 16120 -1 16200 SPORTS LIGHTING 16200 -1 thru 16200 -7 16210 CONCRETE POLES 16210 -1 thru 16210 -5 16220 CONSTRUCTION REVIEWS INSPECTION AND TESTING 16220 -1 thru 16220 -2 1.01 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: 1.02 WORK INCLUDED 1.03 DRAWINGS EDC# 11140 SECTION 16000 GENERAL A. All work of Section 16 shall comply with the requirements of: 1_ General Conditions 2_ Supplementary General Conditions 3. General Requirements 4. Specifications 5. Drawings 6. Modifications incorporated in the documents before their execution. A. This Division of the specifications (16000) covers the complete exterior electrical system for all work shown on the drawings as specified herein providing all material, labor and equipment required for the installation of the electrical systems complete and in operating condition. B. Include in the electrical work all the necessary supervision and the issuing of all coordinating information to any other trades who are supplying work to accommodate the electrical installations. A. The drawings for electrical work utilize symbols and schematic diagrams which have no dimensional significance. The work shall therefore, be installed to fulfill the diagrammatic intent expressed on the electrical drawings. B. Discrepancies shown on different drawings, between drawings and specifications or between drawings and field conditions shall be promptly brought to the attention of the Engineer. C. Provide as used on the drawings and in the specifications shall mean, furnish, install, connect, adjust and test. The drawings and specifications are complimentary and any work or material shown in one and omitted in the other, or described in the one and not shown in the other, or which may be implied by both or either, shall be furnished as though shown on both, in order to give a complete and first class installation. 16000 -1 1.04 SITE INVESTIGATION 1.05 SHOP DRAWINGS EDC# 11140 A. Potential Contractors shall visit the project site prior to bid date to satisfy themselves as to the existing conditions and distances which may effect the cost of the project. Where work under this project requires extension, relocation, re- connecting or modifications to existing equipment or systems, the existing equipment or systems, shall be restored to their original condition, with the exception of the work under this contract, before the completion of this project. A. Submit for approval by the Engineer all materials and equipment to be incorporated in the electrical work. B. Submit only shop drawings which comply with the contract documents. Shop drawings shall be checked and corrected by the Contractor before they are submitted to the Engineer, Shop drawings that are not corrected by the Contractor shall be returned for correction without detailed notations by the Engineer as to the necessary corrections. C. Mark each individual submittal item to show specification section which pertains to the item. D. Submit information as required under SUBMITTALS, for each of the individual electrical sections of the specifications. E. Data submitted shall contain all information required to indicate compliance with equipment specified. F. Submit field information drawings to explain fully all procedures involved in erecting, mounting and connecting all items of equipment which differ from that specified_ G. When Shop Drawings are reviewed, some errors may be detected but others may be overlooked. This does not grant the Contractor permission to proceed in error. Regardless of any information contained in the Shop Drawings, the requirements of the Drawings and Specifications shall be followed and are not waived or superseded in any way by the Shop Drawing review. 1.06 RECORD DRAWINGS: A. One complete set of electrical drawings shall be reserved for as -built drawings. Any approved deviation from the contract drawings shall be recorded on these drawings. Drawings shall be checked monthly for completeness. B. Completed as -built drawings shall be presented to the Architect prior to final inspection. 16000 - 2 1.07 MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: 1.09 DEVIATIONS: EDC# 11140 A_ Provide at the time of final inspection three sets of maintenance and operating instruction for: 1. Lighting and Power Panelboards 2. Concrete Poles 3. Lighting Fixtures & Lamps B. Furnish a qualified and accredited factory trained technician to train personnel designated by the Owner in the proper operation and maintenance of specialized equipment. C. The issuing of operating instructions shall include the submission of the name, address, and telephone number of the manufacturer's representative and service company for each item of equipment so that service and spare parts can be readily obtained. 1.08 CODES AND PERMITS: A. All electrical work shall meet or exceed the latest requirements of the following codes and/or other authorities exercising jurisdiction over the electrical construction work and the project. 1. The National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) - 2008 Edition 2. The National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI C -2) 3. The Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) - 2003 Edition 4. The International Building Code - 2003 Edition 5. Regulations of the local utility company with respect to metering and service entrance. 6. Municipal and State ordinances governing electrical work. B. AN required permits and inspection certificates shall be obtained, and made available at the completion of the work. Permits, inspections, and certification fees shall be paid for as a part of the electrical work. A. No deviations from the plans and specifications shall be made without the full knowledge and consent of the Architect or his authorized representative. B. Should the Contractor find at any time during progress of the work that, in his judgment, existing conditions make desirable a modification in requirements covering any particular item or items, he shall report such items promptly to the Architect for his decision and instruction. 16000 - 3 1.10 COOPERATION: EDC# 11140 A. This Contractor shall schedule his work and in every way possible cooperate with all other Contractors on the job to avoid delays, interferences, and unnecessary work. He shall notify them of all openings, hangers, excavations, etc., so that proper provisions shall be made for his work. This shall not relieve him of the cost of cutting, when such is required. B. Any conflict between electrical and other trades shall be reported before construction starts. No extra charges will be approved for work resulting from failure to coordinate with other trades. 1.11 INSTALLATION: A. Raceways, fixtures, devices, and other electrical equipment shall be installed in a neat and workmanlike manner and in accordance with recognized good practice for a first class installation. B. The Engineer or his representative shall have the authority to reject any workmanship not complying with the contract documents. C. The Electrical Contractor shall personally or through an authorized licensed and competent electrician, constantly supervise the work from beginning to complete and final inspection_ D_ Electrical equipment shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. E. Locations of proposed raceway, riser, location of structural elements, location and size of chases method and type of construction of floors, walls, partitions, etc., shall be verified before construction starts. F. Consult owner and utility companies for underground lines before any underground work is started. Contractors shall be responsible for any damage. G. All empty conduits shall have a pull string installed_ All flush recessed boxes shall have black plates installed. 1.12 EXCAVATION, TRENCHING AND BACKFILLING: A. General. The Contractor shall perform all excavation to install conduit structures and equipment specified in this Division of the Specifications. During excavation, materials for backfilling shall be piled back from the banks of the trench to avoid over - loading and to prevent slides and cave - ins. All excavated materials not to be used for backfill shall be removed and disposed of by the Contractor. Grading shall be done to prevent surface water from flowing into trenches and other excavations and water accumulating therein shall be removed by pumping. All excavations shall 16000 - 4 1.13 MATERIALS: EDC# 11140 be made by open cut. No tunneling shall be done. All requirements of OSHA shall be complied with. B. Trench Excavation. The bottom of the trenches shall be graded to provide uniform bearing and support for each section of the conduit on undisturbed soil at every point along its entire length. Over depths shall be backfilled with loose, granular, moist earth, tamped. Removed unstable soil that is not capable of supporting the conduit and replace with specified material. C. Backfilling. The trenches shall not be backfilled until it is reviewed by the Architect or his representative. The trenches shall be backfilled with the excavated materials approved for backfilling, consisting of earth, loam, sandy clay, and gravel or soft shale, free from large clods of earth or stones, deposited in 6" layers and tamped until the conduit has a cover of not less than the adjacent existing ground but not greater than 2" above existing ground. The backfilling shall be carried on simultaneously on both sides of the trench so that conduit is not displaced. The compaction of the filled trench shall be at least equal to that of the surrounding undisturbed material, except that trenches occurring under paved areas or in areas to be filled shall be backfilled in 6" maximum layers and each layer compacted to 95% maximum density. Settling the backfill with water will not be permitted. Any trenches not meeting compaction requirements or where settlement occurs shall have backfill removed down to the top of the conduit then backfill with approved materials as specified hereinbefore. D. Positively no tree roots are to be damaged, hand dig where required. Damaged trees or shrubbery shall be replaced in kind and must be approved by Engineer. A. Materials specified by manufacturer's name shall be used unless approval of other manufacturers are listed in addenda to these specifications. Request for prior approval shall be submitted by mail only. Facsimile will not be acceptable. B. Drawings indicating proposed layout of space, all equipment to be installed therein and clearance between equipment shall be submitted, where substitution of materials alter space requirements on the drawings. C. Material Standards: All materials shall be new and shall conform to the standards where such have been established for the particular material in question. Publications and Standards of the organization listed below are applicable to materials specified herein. 1. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) 2. Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc. (UL) 3. National Electrical Manufacturer Association (NEMA) 16000 - 5 EDC# 11140 4. Insulated Cable Engineers Association (ICEA) 5. Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) 6. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 7. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) D. Material of the same type shall be the product of one manufacturer. E. Materials not readily available from local sources shall be ordered immediately upon approval. F. The Engineer shall have authority to reject any materials, or equipment, not complying with these specifications and have the Contractor replace materials so rejected immediately upon notification of rejection. G. Any material or equipment so rejected shall be removed from the job within 24 hours of such rejection, otherwise the Engineer may have same removed at the Contractor's expense. 1.14 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE, HANDLING, & PROTECTION A_ Inspect materials upon arrival at Project and verify conformance to Contract Documents. Prevent unloading of unsatisfactory material. Handle materials in accordance with manufacturer's applicable standards and suppliers recommendations, and in a manner to prevent damage to materials. Store packaged materials in original undamaged condition with manufacturer's labels and seals intact. Containers which are broken, opened, damaged, or watermarked are unacceptable and shall be removed from the premises. B. All material, except items specifically designed to be installed outdoors , such as pad mounted transformers or stand -by generators, shall be stored in an enclosed, dry building or trailer. Areas for general storage shall be provided by the Contractor_ Provide temperature and /or humidity control where applicable. No material for interior installation, including conductors, shall be stored other than in an enclosed weather tight structure. Equipment stored other than as specified above shall be removed from the premises. C. Equipment and materials shall not be installed until such time as the environmental conditions of the job site are suitable to protect the equipment or materials. Conditions shall be those for which the equipment or materials are designed to be installed. Equipment and materials shall be protected from water, direct sunlight, cold or heat. Equipment or materials damaged or which are subjected to these elements are unacceptable and shall be removed from the premises and replaced. 16000 - 6 1.15 CLEANING AND PAINTING 1.16 GUARANTEE: 1.17 SERVICE: EDC# 11140 A. Remove oil, dirt, grease and foreign materials from all raceways, fittings, boxes, panelboard trims and cabinets to provide a clean surface for painting. Touch -up scratched or marred surfaces of lighting fixtures, panelboard and cabinet trims, or equipment enclosures with paint furnished by the equipment manufacturers specifically for that purpose. A. All systems and component parts shall be guaranteed for one year from the date of final acceptance of the complete project. Defects found during this guaranteed period shall be promptly corrected at no additional cost to the Owner. See Section 16200 for additional warranty requirements for concrete poles /sports lighting. A. The electrical service for this project has been coordinated between the Engineer and the Utility Company. However, before installing service conduit (underground or mast), Contractor shall contact Utility Company and verify voltage, location and type of service. Prior to rough -in, coordinate an on -site meeting with each Utility Company to review exact requirements. Submit letter of coordination to Engineer for review. B. Where contract documents show a pad mount transformer provide by Utility Company, the following items shall be coordinated with Civil Plans, Architectural Plans, and Utility Company prior to rough -in. 1. Transformer pad locations shall be a minimum of 10' -O" from any building overhangs, canopies, exterior walls, balcony, exterior stairs and or walkways connected to the building. 2. Transformer pad edge shall be no less than 14' -0" from any door way. 3. Transformer pad edge shall be no Tess than 10' -O" from any windows or other openings. 4. If the building has an overhang, the 10' -0" clearance shall be measured from a point below the edge of the overhang only if the building is three (3) stories or Tess. If the building is four (4) stories or more, 10' -O" shall be measured from the outside building wall. 5. Fire escapes, outside stairs, and covered walkways attached to or between buildings, shall be considered part of the building. 16000 - 7 EDC# 11140 Note: This information above has been obtained from the NFPA Section 450 -27 and the Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Chapter 120 -3 -3_ 6. Contractor shall provide concrete pad for transformer per Utility Company requirements. 7 Contractor shall install meter (provided by Utility Company) as noted on plans. END OF SECTION 16000 16000 - 8 1.01 SUBMITTALS 1.02 MANUFACTURERS 1.03 MATERIALS EDC# 11140 1. Certainteed 2_ Georgia Pipe 3. Carlon 4. Can -Tex 5. Queen City 1. O- Z/Gedney 2. Thomas and Belts 3. Raco SECTION 16020 RACEWAYS A. Submit manufacturer's literature for each type of conduit or tubing and fittings used in the project. A. Acceptable manufacturers of rigid steel conduit are: 1. Allied Tube and Conduit Co. 2. Wheatland Tube Co. 3. Triangle 4_ Republic Conduit 5. American Brass 6. E.T.P. 7. Robroy 8. PYTCO 9. RYMCO 10. Gaivite B. Acceptable manufacturer's of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) conduit are: C. Acceptable manufacturer's of conduit fittings, bushings, and Iocknuts are: A. All metallic conduit shall be steel, of standard pipe dimensions, smooth inside and out, and shall be galvanized. Where the word "conduit" is used hereinafter it shall mean either rigid steel conduit, or schedule 40 plastic conduit. Intermediate grade conduit is not acceptable. 16020 - 1 EDC# 11140 B. Galvanized rigid steel conduit shall be used in all areas where it will be exposed to physical damage. Schedule 40 plastic conduit shall be used underground and in slab -on- grade. In no case shall plastic conduit be exposed; switch to rigid steel conduit when turning up exposed. Any exposed conduit on exterior of the building shall be galvanized rigid steel only. C. Plastic conduit shall be made from virgin polyvinyl chloride 0-300 compound. Conduit and fittings shall carry a UL label, Fitting and cement shall be produced by the same manufacturer as the conduit to assure system integrity. D. Rigid steel conduit and schedule 40 plastic conduit shall not be less than 3/4" trade size and not Tess than required by the NEC or indicated. E. Conduit systems indicated on the drawings for communication and signaling systems are for typical systems. F. Galvanized rigid steel conduit couplings and connections: 1. Install standard, conduit- threaded fittings. 2_ Ream the ends of conduits after cutting and threading them. 3. For connection to sheet metal boxes, cabinets and other sheet metal enclosures, install locknuts on the inside and outside of the enclosure for each connection. See Section 16110 of these specifications. G. Installation of plastic conduit: 1. Shall be installed in complete accordance with manufacturer's recommendations_ 2. Shall be a minimum of 2` -0" below finished grade when not covered by concrete. 3. Shall have properly sized bond wire installed with all circuits. 4. Bends and turns shall be kept to a bare minimum. 5. Extreme care shall be taken to avoid crushing or cracking conduit. "DO NOT" run vehicles over exposed conduit under any conditions. 6. All conduit and fittings shall be solvent welded. 7. Plastic conduit shall not be bent with a propane torch or open flame. Contractor shall utilize a heat gun, heat blanket, or hot box_ Plastic conduit bent with such shall not be scorched or marred. 8. All 90° elbows used for feeder conduits routed to service transformers, main switchgear and panelboards shall be galvanized rigid steel. 90° PVC elbows for feeder conduits shall not be permitted. 16020 - 2 EDC# 11140 H. Insulated bushings: 1. Install nylon insulated bushings on the end of all rigid conduit. 2. The insulating material shall be designed for rugged, long service. 3. Bushings which consist of only insulating material will not be accepted. 4. Fittings which incorporate insulated bushings will be considered for approval in lieu of fittings with separate bushings_ All couplings and connections in location where water or other liquid or vapor might contact the conduit shall also be watertight. J. Close empty conduit as complete runs before pulling in the cables and wires. K. Install exposed conduit parallel to or at right angles with the lines of the building_ Locate them so they will not obstruct headroom or walkways or cause tripping. Avoid bends or offsets where practicable: 1. Do not install more bends, offsets or equivalent in any conduit run than permitted by the NEC. 2. Make bends with standard conduit bending machines. 3. Conduit hickeys may be used for making slight offsets and for straightening conduits stubbed out of concrete. 4. Conduit bent with a pipe tee or vise will not be accepted. 5. Do not install crushed or deformed conduits . M. Install conduit clamps: 1. At intervals as required by the NEC. 2. Fasten the clamps and other supports as follows: a. For new masonry or concrete structures, install threaded metal inserts prior to pouring the concrete. b. For existing solid masonry or reinforced concrete structures: 1. Install expansion anchors and bolts or approved power -set fasteners. 2. Expansion anchors and bolts shall be not less that 1/4 inch diameter and shall extend not less than 3 inches into the concrete or masonry. 3_ Power -set fasteners shall be not less than 1/4 -inch diameter and shall extend not less than 1 -1/4 -inch into the concrete. 16020 - 3 EDC# 11140 c. For hollow masonry install toggle bolts. Bolts supported only by plaster will not be accepted. d. For metal structures install machine screws. e. Attachments to wood plug, rawi plug, soft metal insert or wood blocking will not be permitted. N. For vertical runs of conduit of EMT: 1. Install supports for conduit, at intervals as required by the NEC and as indicated on the drawings. O. Clogged raceways shall be entirely free of obstructions or shall be replaced. P. Rigid steel conduit installed underground and in concrete shall be wrapped with Scotchwrap #50 corrosion protection tape. Q. All empty conduits shall have nylon pull cord installed to provide for installation of cables, conductors or wiring. All empty conduits stubbed out below grade shall have be capped and provided with a concrete marker. All spare conduits stubbed up through slab shall have a cap installed to prevent debris from entering conduit. R. Do not combine conduit homeruns. Each homerun shall be separately routed directly to panel unless specifically noted otherwise. END OF SECTION 16020 16020 - 4 1.01 SUBMITTALS EDC# 11140 SECTION 16030 CONDUCTORS A. Shop drawings shall be submitted and shall consist of manufacturer's published literature. 1.02 MANUFACTURERS A. Acceptable manufacturers are: 1. General 6_ Cyprus Rome 13. Colonial Wire 2. Okonite 7. Essex 3. Senator 8. Carol 4. Triangle 9. Southwire 5. Pirelli 10. American 11. Cerro 12. CME B. All wiring shall be manufactured in the United States. 1.03 MATERIALS A. Ratings and sizes: 1. Shall be not less than indicated on the drawings and not less than required by the NEC. 2. Minimum size shall be No. 12 AWG copper provided the maximum voltage drops in the control circuits will not adversely affect the operation of the controls. 3. Conductor sizes indicated on the drawings are for copper conductors. B. Conductors and ground wires: 1. Shall be copper. 2. Size No. 8 AWG and larger shall be stranded. 3. Size No. 10 AWG and smaller shall be solid. C. Conductor insulation: 1. Conductor insulation shall be the NEC type THHN. D. Wire shall be factory color coded in size No. 10 and smaller. Color shall be by integral pigmentation with a separate color for each phase, neutral and grounding conductor. Color code per phase shall be continuous throughout the project. 16030 - 1 EDC# 11140 E. Manufacturer's name and other pertinent information shall be marked or molded clearly on the overall jacket's outside surface or incorporated on marker tapes within the cables and wires at reasonable intervals along the cables and wires. F Cables and wires indicated on the drawings for communication and signaling systems are for typical systems. Install cables and wires for the system being installed. G. All wiring shall be in conduit unless specifically noted otherwise. H. Every coil of wire shall be in the original wrapping and shall bear the Underwriters' Label of approval. Where wires are left for connection to any fixture or an apparatus, spare wire or cables shall be provided at the ends for connections. Fixture connections at the outlet box shall be made with insulated wire connectors. Outer jackets shall be color coded as follows: 1. Single phase circuits, 120/240 volts: a. Phase A - Black b. Phase B - Red c. Neutral - White d. Insulated ground wire - Green 2. Only for large power cables and wires which do not have color coded jackets: No. 8 and larger_ a. Install bands of adhesive non- fading colored tape or slip - on bands of colored plastic tubing over the cables and wires at their originating and terminations points and at all outlets of junction boxes. b. Color shall be permanent and shall withstand cleanings. L. When installing THHN extra care must be exercised so as not to damage nylon jacket. When nylon jacket is damaged wiring shall be removed from service, and replaced with new conductors. END OF SECTION 16030 16030 - 2 1.01 SUBMITTALS SECTION 16040 OUTLETS A. Shop drawings shall be submitted and shall consist of manufacturer's published literature. 1.02 MANUFACTURERS A. Acceptable manufacturers are: EDC# 11140 1_ Raco 2. Steel City 3. Appleton 4. Hubbell 1.03 MATERIALS A. Where conduit runs are exposed, outlet shall be of the cast metal type_ 8_ Where the volume allowed per conductor exceeds that allowed in Table 370 -6(b) of the NEC for the minimum size outlet specified, a larger size outlet box shall be used and shall be sized in accordance with the table noted above. C. Outlet boxes shall be clean and free from dust, paint, dirt, plaster ready mix joint compound and /or any other debris. 1.04 LABELING AND IDENTIFICATION A. All junction box cover plates shall be labeled identifying the system it contains. The label shall be neatly hand written with a wide tip permanent non- removable marker and be easily identified. Junction boxes containing high voltage wiring shall include panel and circuit designation (ex. HA - 1,3,5 or LA — 2,4,6). Junction boxes utilized for low voltage system shall be labeled in accordance with the system (ex. FA for Fire Alarm System). END OF SECTION 16040 16040 - 1 1.01 SUBMITTALS 1.02 REFERENCES 1.03 MANUFACTURERS 1.04 PRODUCTS EDC# 11140 SECTION 16050 WIRING DEVICES AND DEVICE PLATE A. Submit product data under provisions of Section 16000, GENERAL. B. Provide product data showing configurations, finishes, dimensions, and manufacturer's instructions. A. FS W -C -596 - Electrical Power Connector, Plug, Receptacle, and Cable Outlet. B. FS W -S -896 - Switch, Toggle. C. NEMA WD 1 - General- Purpose Wiring Devices. D. NEMA WD 5 - Specific - Purpose Wiring Devices. A. For the purpose of selecting quality and type of device, equipment manufactured by Hubbell has been specified_ The following manufacturers meeting this specification are acceptable: 1. Pass and Seymour 2. Cooper 3. Leviton A. Switches: All wall switches shall be rated 20 ampere, 120/277 volts, have self grounding provisions, side wiring only and shall be of the silent type. Color shall be ivory. 1. Single pole: HBL 1221. B. Receptacle: All receptacles shall be of the grounding type, of the configuration shown on the drawings and shall be flush wall mounting type. Color shall be ivory. 1. Ground fault interrupter receptacle: 20 ampere, 125 volts, NEMA type 5 -20R, 2 -pole, 3 -wire with grounded U slot. GF 5262. C. Device plates: Plates shall be furnished for all devices and outlets indicated on the drawings (telephone, computer, TV, etc.). All plates on masonry walls shall be oversized jumbo type. 1. Die cast weatherproof cover. Lockable hasp vertical mounting. lntermatic #WP1010MC. 16050 - 1 1.05 INSTALLATION EDC# 11140 A. Switches: B. Receptacles: C. Plates: 1. Switches shall be connected to the live side of the circuit and shall control only the outlets indicated. 2. Conductors shall be looped around the terminal screw. 3. Where more than one switch is indicated in the same location switches shalt be gang mounted under a common plate. 4. Where multi -wire switching (360 volt potential) occurs, a barrier shall be provided between switches. 5. Center line of switches in general, shall be set 3' -6" above the floor (off position down) and shall clear the door trim or comer by 4" or center the space occupied. 6. Switches shall be screwed tight to the boxes and shall not depend on the cover plate to pull them tight. 1. Conductors shall be looped around the terminal screws, "DO NOT BACK WIRE DEVICES." 2. Receptacles shall be grounded by the green wire bond and shall be pigtailed as shown on the drawings. 3. Receptacles shall be screwed tight to the plaster ring or outlet box and shall not depend on the device plate to pull them tight. 4. All receptacles installed outdoors shall be GFCI type. 1. Plates shall be level and all edges shall be in full contact with wall. 2. Plates shall be furnished for all devices and other outlets indicated on the drawings. 3. Install plates on outlet boxes and junction boxes in unfinished areas above ceilings and on surface mounted outlets. 4. Plates shall not be used to keep devices secure. 5. Plates shall be clean and free from dust, plaster or paint and spots. 6. Plate shall cover openings around outlets. END OF SECTION 16050 16050 - 2 SECTION 16100 PULL BOXES AND JUNCTION BOXES AND FITTINGS 1.01 PULL BOXES AND JUNCTION BOXES AND FITTINGS EDC# 11140 A. Boxes shall be provided in the raceway systems wherever required for the pulling of wires and the making of connections. B. Pull boxes of not less than the minimum size required by the National Electrical Code Article 370 shall be constructed of code -gauge galvanized sheet steel. Boxes shall be furnished with screw - fastened covers. Covers on flush wall mounted boxes in well appointed areas (offices, reception, classrooms, media center, etc) shall be minimum 1/16 302 stainless steel. Boxes located on the exterior of the building shall be watertight. Covers shall be secured with tamper proof screws. C. All boxes shall be so installed that the wiring contained in them can be rendered accessible without removing part of the building_ D. Where several circuits pass through a common pull box, the circuits shall be tagged to indicate clearly their electrical characteristics, circuit number and designation_ END OF SECTION 16100 16100 - 1 SECTION 16110 ' GROUNDING PART 1 GENERAL: 1 1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS 1 A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract documents including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to the Section_ 1 1.02 SUMMARY A. The work required under this section of the specifications consists of ' furnishing, installation and connections of the building secondary grounding systems. Exterior branch circuit wiring and feeder conductors extended beyond the building are included. The building electrical ' system shall be a single phase, 3 wire grounded wye delta system supplemented with equipment grounding system. Equipment grounding system shall be established with equipment grounding conductors; the ' use of metallic raceways for equipment grounding is not acceptable. 1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE 1 A_ Industry Referenced Standards: The following specifications and standards are incorporated into and become a part of this Specification by Reference. ' 1 _ Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. (UL) Publications: ' No.44 Rubber - Insulated Wire & Cables No.83 Thermoplastic - Insulated Wires No.467Electrical Grounding & Bonding Equipment ' No_493Thermoplastic- Insulated Underground Feeder & Branch Circuit Cables No.486Wire Connectors and Soldering Lugs 2_ National Electrical Manufacturers' Standards (NEMA): WC-5 Thermoplastic Insulated Wire & Cable 1 WC -7 Cross- Linked - Thermosetting Polyethylene Insulated Wire 3. National Fire Protection Association Publication (NFPA): No.70 National Electrical Code (NEC) 1 1 EDC# 11140 1 16110 - 1 B. Acceptable Manufacturers: Products produced by the following manufacturer which conform to this specification are acceptable. 1. Hydraulically applied conductor terminations: ' a. Square D b. Bumdy c. Ilsco ' d. Scotch (3M) e. Thomas and Betts (T &B) f. Anderson 2. Mechanically applied (crimp) conductor terminations: a. Scotch (3M) ' b. Ideal c. Thomas and Betts (T &B) d. Burndy PART 2 PRODUCTS: ' 2.01 GENERAL MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS A_ Provide all materials under this section of the specifications. All materials ' shall be new. B. All materials shall be UL listed and bear a UL label. ' C. Refer to the specific specification section for the description and requirements of materials mentioned herein for installation. 1 2.02 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS A. Grounding electrode conductor shall be bare or green insulated copper ' conductor sized as indicated on the drawings. B. Equipment grounding conductors shall be green insulated type THHN conductors sized as indicated on the drawings. Where size is not indicated on the drawings, conductor size shall be determined from the National Electrical Code table of sizes of equipment grounding conductors. C. Bonding jumpers shall be flexible copper bonding jumpers sized in accordance with the National Electrical Code table on sizes of equipment grounding electrode conductors. 2.03 DEVICES A. Each receptacle and switch device shall be furnished with a grounding screw connected to the metallic device frame. Bond equipment 1 EDC# 11140 1 16110 - 2 2.04 GROUND RODS PART 3 EXECUTION 3.01 INSTALLATION EDC# 11140 grounding conductor to each outlet box. For isolated ground receptacles, bond equipment grounding conductor to box, and isolated ground conductor to device grounding screw. A_ Ground rods shall be 3/4" x 10' -0" copper clad steel. Connection to all ground rods shall be by exothermic weld. A. Ground all non - current carrying parts of the electrical system, i.e. wireways, equipment enclosures and frames, junction and outlet boxes, machine frames and other conductive items in close proximity with electrical circuits, to provide a low impedance path for potential grounded faults. B. Service entrance and separately derived electrical systems, grounding electrode system. The neutral conductor of the electrical service serving the premises wiring system shall be grounded to the ground bus bar in the service equipment which shall be grounded to the ground rod system. Grounding electrode conductors shall be installed in rigid, non - metallic conduit to point of ground connection, unless subject to physical damage in which case they shall be installed in galvanized rigid steel. Where metallic conduit is permitted, bond conduit at both ends to grounding electrode conductor with a UL bonding bushing. 2. Grounding electrode connections to ground rods where indicated on the drawings shall be with chemical exothermic weld connection devices recommended for the particular connection type. 3. Bonding shall be in accordance with the National Electrical Code. 4. Install ground rods where indicated on the drawings with the top of the ground rods 12" below finished grade. C. Equipment Grounding Conductor 1. Grounding conductors shall be provided in all branch circuit raceways and cables. Grounding conductors shall be the same AWG size as branch circuit conductors. 16110 - 3 EDC# 11140 2. Grounding conductors for feeders are typically indicated on the drawings and the raceway is sized to accommodate grounding conductor shown. Where grounding conductor size is not indicated on the drawings, conductor shall be in accordance with the equipment grounding conductor table of the National Electrical Code. 3. A grounding conductor shall be installed in all flexible conduit installations. For branch circuits, grounding conductor shall be sized to match branch circuit conductors. 4_ The equipment grounding conductor shall be attached to equipment with bolt or sheet metal screw used for no other purpose. Where grounding conductor is stranded, attachment shall be made with lug attached to grounding conductor with crimping tools. 5. Equipment grounding conductors shall terminate on panelboard, switchboard, or motor control center grounding bus only. Do not terminate on neutral bus. Provide a single terminals lug for each conductor. Conductor shall terminate the same section as the phase conductors originate. Do not terminate neutral conductors on the ground bus. END OF SECTION 16110 16110 -4 SECTION 16120 EDC# 11140 EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION 1.01 SUBMITTALS A. Submit sample of laminated plastic identification plate with lettering. 1.02 MATERIALS A. Laminated plastic plates with 3/16" high white letter etched on black background. B. Plates shall be permanently mounted utilizing pop rivets or a permanent masticiepoxy. C. Painted, stenciled or indented tape identification is not acceptable. 1.03 ITEM IDENTIFICATION A. All electrical apparatus such as wiring troughs, panelboards, individual circuit breakers, transformers and disconnect switches shall have laminated plastic identification plates. Identification shall match labeling shown on plans. B. A "steel" circuit directory frame permanently attached at factory (not glued), and a directory card with a plastic covering shall be provided on the inside of each panel door. The directory shall be typed to identify the load fed by each circuit and the areas served. Spaces or room numbers shown on the drawings are not necessarily the final numbers to be assigned to these areas. The Contractors shall before completion of the project obtain from the Architect final space or room numbers so that it can be typed onto directory. C. Circuit breakers and disconnects shall identify designation of the equipment served, circuit and panel from which it is served as well as voltage /phase of circuit. On all panelboards the exterior identification plate shall match that on the drawings and the panel and circuit number serving the panel shall be designated within the panel. END OF SECTION 16120 16120 - 1 Part 1 General 1.01 APPLICABILITY The General Conditions, Supplementary General Conditions, Mechanical General Provisions, and the applicable requirements to each and every contract, contractor, sub- contractor or other persons supplying materials and labor for this project. 1.02 SCOPE OF WORK 1. Furnish complete lighting system including poles, fixtures with visors, ballast, lamps, etc. as set forth in the following specification. These specifications are the minimum criteria by which all submitted equipment must meet or exceed. Fields in Complex consist of (3) Basketball Courts 1.03 SYSTEM PERFORMANCE EDC# 11140 A. Lighting Performance SECTION 16200 SPORTS LIGHTING 1) The minimum lighting performance standards have been established as described below and shall be met by all manufacturers submitting bids. All Lighting designs must be done in accordance with Illuminating Society of North America design standards as published in IESNA RP -6 -01. Manufactures must apply the proper tilt factor when computing light level averages. Light Level Averages listed must be shown on all layouts and documents submitted for approval. 2) Lighting Levels — Target Tight level after 100 hours shall be as shown on Required Average Footcandle Table listed below. All Manufactures must meet these light levels after a 100 hour check. 3) The Required Average Light Levels shown are the minimum designed average light levels acceptable. Any design providing a Light Level that does not meet or exceed the Required Average Footcandles Listed in Table Below will not be accepted.. 16200 - 1 Field Max / Min Ratios Uniformity Gradient Basketball 135 Basketball 1.80 to 1.0 1.50 Field # Of Target Points Grid Spacing 10' x 10' Basketball 135 Field Required Average Footcandles Basketball 50.0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 B. Uniformity 1) Maximum /minimum ratios and Uniformity Gradients shall not exceed the following: C. Field Measurements Actual field foot candle measurements as well as computer generated values shall be measured or computed based on the following: All Manufactures must use the listed amount of Target Points as a minimum with their design. Poles and their foundations are to be designed to current AASHTO standards. 1.05 STRUCTURAL STRENGTH Fixture assembly structural strength: Manufacturer's submittal shall show wind tunnel testing and data that withstand forces equal to 150 MPH wind levels without structural damage or misalignment of the fixture assembly. 1.06 ENERGY PERFORMANCE A. Manufacturer shall provide a lighting layout showing point by point footcandle levels of playing surface including max/min ratio, average tilt factor, and total energy consumption in kW as required. Manufacturer shall guarantee that equipment conforms to the proposed layout and energy consumption. 1.07 INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION EDC# 11140 A. All testing will be done with entire facility illuminated. B. Test stations for field measurements of horizontal illumination levels shall cover entire area C. The test cell shall be positioned horizontal 36 inches above the playing surface for all field footcandle readings. 16200 - 2 2 Part 2: Base Products 2.01 LIGHTING EQUIPMENT A. Description EDC# 11140 D. Testing equipment shall be either a Gossen Malolux 5032 or a Gossen Panalux Electronic 2 or approved equal and shall be identified with last calibration date. E. Manufacturer shall provide a final report from the test results and the results shall contain the identification of test stations by number and location. B. Aiming 1) Each mogul assembly shall be preset in the aimed position at the factory and marked, and shall allow for future field setting without reference to manufacturer's drawing by use of reference indicators for horizontal and vertical aiming stamped or cast into hardware. 2) Computer Models — Field Light Values C. Lamps 1) The fixture assemblies shall consist of lamps, reflectors, lamp moguls, adjustable aiming /mounting devices, remote ballast enclosures, galvanized steel pre - wired, pre - aimed, pre - assembled crossarms, with pole clamps and be designated as the Pro - Series PS-45 by Qualite Sports Lighting, Inc., or approved equal. All Fixture shall external include visor system. 2) Equipment manufacture must be ISO 9001:2000 certified or provide proof of equal quality control procedures in place. 3) UL Listings shall be provided for the lighting system assemblies including; cross -arm assembly's internal wiring, aiming brackets, fixture housing and remote ballast enclosures. Manufacturer shall submit a computer derived lighting scan, with spill control when required, and shall provide the following: a. Point -by -point horizontal footcandle levels on the playing surface b. Maximum -to- minimum ratio c. Number of fixtures d. Initial lamp lumens e. Average tilt factor (when applicable) f. Maintenance factor Lamps shall meet the following specifications: ANSI designation M48, POMB, BT56 1) General Electric MVR10001SPORT /U or other approved equal. 16200 - 3 3 EDC# 11140 D. Enclosures 2) Lamps shall be clear jacketed and may not be painted or capped to alter reflector performance. 3) Off Axis Lamps Shall not be used due to their specialty nature. 1) Ballast Enclosures Shall be 14ga. (Galvanized) sheet steel (including the door) in accordance with ASTM 653/G90 standards, with a NEMA 3R rating or better with no side openings or screw holes, fully sealing door gasket and factory pre- wired, and include primary power landing lugs and distribution block. Enclosures shall utilize a full - length door, stainless steel piano hinge, a stainless steel latch and a beaded' " silicone gasket. Enclosure shall be powder coated with a minimum thickness of 2.5 mils. and pass the following tests: ASTM D2794 Dir /Rev Impact ASTM D522 Flexibility, Mandrel ASTM D3363 Pencil Hardness ASTM D3359 Cross Hatch Adhesion 5b (no loss) ASTM B117 Salt Spray Enclosures shall not be load - bearing members of the attachment means to the pole. 2) Diagnostic Tester Enclosure 12 -1/16" x 8" x 3 -1/8" and molded of high - density polyethylene. 3) Cross -arm Junction Box a. A junction box 6 "x6 "x4" shall be provided on the cross -arm assembly for mating of wiring for non - centrally located ballast. b_ It shall be fabricated of galvanized steel in accordance with ASTM 6531G90 standards powder - coated with a minimum thickness of 2.5 mils. and pass the following tests. ASTM D2794 Dir /Rev Impact ASTM D522 Flexibility, Mandrel ASTM D3363 Pencil Hardness ASTM D3359 Cross Hatch Adhesion 5b (no loss) ASTM B117 Salt Spray 4) Disconnect Shall be fabricated of 14ga galvanized sheet steel (including the door) in accordance with ASTM 653/G90 standards, with a NEMA 3R rating or better with no side screw holes and factory pre - wired. Enclosures shall not be load- bearing members of the attachment means to the pole. 16200 - 4 4 E. Hardware EDC# 11140 Ballast Assembly: Shall be high power factor, constant wattage, auto-transformer, ANSI M48 (1500W = 1000W) or M112 and be UL Listed to start Tamp to -20 degrees F with inputs for required voltage as supplied in the field. There shall be individual ballast and capacitor for each fixture. Ballast Assembly must be remote located on the pole at 10' above grade. Safety Chain or Cable: Shall be #12 stainless steel chain or cable. Reflectors: Shall be 25.25" in diameter, available in 5 beam patterns without inserts and of single piece design of minimum .062" spun 3002 aluminum with an Alzak process finish and possess a compressed fiber ring to center the lamp and provide thermal and vibration protection. Filter: Each filter shall have a secured activated charcoal filter to prolong optical performance. Crossarms: Shall be 3" x 2" x 1/8" tubular steel with minimum 14awg_ THHN or better and welded to a 6" C- channel support structure. Cross -arms using steel less than 1/8" are unacceptable and length shall not exceed 155 ". Crossarms shall be hot dip galvanized after fabrication and factory pre -wired for system assembly. Over - current Protection: Manufacturer shall supply 30 amp fuse blocks for each ballast circuit rated at 600 volts with appropriately rated time -delay fuses. All wiring on the fixture assembly shall meet national and local electrical codes. Power Disconnect There shall be provided within the system a means of disconnecting electrical power to all equipment at the pole served by the feeder circuit. Power shall be disengaged by the operation of one switch, fused or non fused, or thermal magnetic breaker and be located in an enclosure as provided by the lighting manufacturer and covered under the manufacturer's warranty. Lightning Protection: All structures shall be equipped with lightning protection meeting standards established by NFPA 780 (National Fire Protection Association) Poles: Shall be direct burial — Concrete Sports Lighting Poles Mounting Heights shown on drawings. See Section 16210. Pole Wiring Harnesses: Wiring harness shall be #14 multi - conductor tray cable or single conductors wrapped by an outer protective sleeve with quick connect UL listed terminals. Wiring shall be color coded to each fixture for ease of installation and future maintenance. Harness assembly shall have a stainless steel wire support device with stainless steel support ring for tension relief. 16200 - 5 5 1 1 2.02 WARRANTY ' Warranty The fixture assembly including structural and aiming shall be warranted against movement from the pre -aimed position and defects for ten (10) years. This warranty ' shall only cover defective parts and workmanship of hardware as supplied from the factory. Any parts found defective shall be replaced free of charge to the customer for the first five (5) years. Lamps shall be warranted for a period of (2) two years; installation and lamps included first year, lamps only for the remainder of the warranty period. Fuses shall not be warranted after installation. ' 3.01 ALTERNATE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS Alternates Requirements to be submitted at 10 days prior to bid for alternates. No Submittals will be accepted after that date. Failure to provide any of the following information at bid time will be grounds for rejection of bid. Each item listed below shall be provided in the form of clear and concise statements and /or plans and drawings, which can be easily read and clearly ' interpreted. Each item shall also be clearly numbered to correspond with the following list. All items shall be assembled in the order indicated and secured or bound in a neat and orderly fashion for easy use and reference. 1) Complete photometry reports from a qualified independent testing source. 2) A computer derived lighting layout showing point -by -point footcandle levels on playing surface. 3) Lighting plan showing focus points, reflector types and aiming. ' 4) Written statement of initial and maintained average footcandle levels. 5) Written statement of uniformity ratio. 6) Written statement indicating total kW load. 1 7) Written guarantee that the lighting design and equipment bid conform to the foot candle and uniformity requirements of these specifications along with written statement of remedy should deficiencies be noted by customer. 8) Written statement of model number and manufacturer for all equipment bid. Statement must also include all options including inserts, shields. ' 9) A packet of descriptive literature on all equipment for the bid. 10) Written manufacturer's warranty covering fixture assembly and replacement policy. 1 EDC# 11140 6 16200 - 6 1 EDC# 11140 11) Written 10- year warranty covering aiming alignment of the fixture assembly. 12) A registered professional engineer, independent of manufacturer, shall verify and stamp wind load certification of the fixture assembly using accepted industry calculation method. 13) Physical testing of assemblies shall include results of actual material properties. 14) Provide UL Listing for luminaire assemblies showing approved for wet locations. 15) A written itemized statement of exceptions and discrepancies to bid specifications if any. If none, so state 16200 - 7 7 A. SCOPE B. DESIGN EDC# 11140 SECTION 16210 CONCRETE POLES 1. This specification addresses design, materials, fabrication, quality assurance, pole requirements, optional pole accessories, and the handling and erection of prestressed static cast concrete poles. 2. Poles shall be prestressed concrete manufactured by the static cast process and nominally octagonal, or dodecagonal in cross section with a center void. 3. Design, fabrication, allowable stresses, processes, tolerances and inspection shall conform to codes and standards as follows: a. American Concrete Institute (ACI) - 318 Building Code Requirement for Reinforced Concrete. b_ Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) - MN L-116 Manual for Quality Control for Plants and Production of Precast Prestressed Concrete Products. c. PCI Guide Specification for Prestressed Concrete Poles. d. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) - Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires and Traffic Signals. 1_ Poles shall be designed to conform to the wind loading criteria of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials ( AASHTO) publication Standard Specifications for Structural Sports for Highway Signs, Luminaires and Traffic Signals. The geographically appropriate wind speed shall be chosen from the 50 - year Mean Recurrence Interval Isotach Chart as given in this publication. 2. The ultimate structural design shall consider the application of both dead loads, gusted wind Toads and secondary moments induced by dead load deflection. The calculated ultimate strength of the pole shall include the appropriate strength reduction coefficients as specified by the AASHTO code for flexural and torsional strength. Applied design loads shall include the appropriate over - capacity factors as specified in the AASHTO code for flexural and torsional loading. All wind loads on fixtures and support arms and cages shall be computed on the basis of the manufacturer's published EPA (the effective projected area determined by dynamic wind tunnel testing) for those fixtures and support arms and cages. If manufacturer's published EPA data is not available, then the actual net areas shall be modified by the appropriate wind drag coefficient as set forth in the AASHTO publication. 16210 - 1 3. Poles shall be designed such that the forces induced by handling, erection and transportation operations will not exceed the cracking capacity of the pole when handled at the pickup point locations indicated by the pole manufacturer. 4. Pole design shall provide for a 1 point erection location for lifting the pole, including the fixtures and mounting hardware, to the vertical installed position_ Two lifting locations will be indicated on the pole showing where the attachment locations are so that the pole can be lifted from the truck and transported in the horizontal position. Equal length slings are to be used for two point lifting and no sportslighting hardware is to be attached to the pole. C. MATERIAL 1. Concrete - The concrete mix shall achieve a minimum 28 day compressive strength of 10,000 p.s.i. Cement shall conform with ASTM -C150. Maximum size aggregate shall be 3/4 inch. Water reducers, retarders, or accelerating admixtures shall conform to ASTM -C494. Water shall be free from foreign materials in amounts harmful to concrete and embedded steel reinforcement. 2. Prestressing Tendon - Prestressing tendon reinforcement shall be uncoated 7 -wire, stress relieved strand per ASTM -A416. 3. Spiral Reinforcement - Steel spiral reinforcement shall conform to the requirements of ASTM -A82 and shall be not less than 0.1205 inch in diameter (11 gauge wire). The pitch of the spiral shall not be greater than 4 inches except for a distance of three feet at the tip and the butt end of the pole, where the pitch is to be reduced to 1.5 inches. 4. Hardware - All structural steel attached to the pole, such as lighting arms and lighting cages shall be fabricated from steel conforming to ASTM -A36. The hardware shall be hot- dipped galvanized in accordance with ASTM - Al23_ Inserts shall be non - corrosive and weather - proof. Bolts, nuts, washers, and other fasteners shall be either stainless steel or hot - dipped galvanized. D. FABRICATION a. The use of Calcium Chloride, other salts or materials releasing chloride is prohibited_ b_ The use of materials causing pyrite staining or efflorescence due to sulphate is prohibited. c. The total content of chloride ions in the finished concrete mix shall not exceed 0.40 lb. per cubic yard (or approximately 100 PPM)_ 2. Poles shall be constructed so that wiring and grounding facilities are concealed within the pole. Handholes, wire inlets and outlets, inserts for pole steps (if specified), and ground wire shall be cast into the pole during the manufacturing process. EDC# 11140 t _ Tolerances, details of reinforcement and concrete finish shall be in accordance with PCI's "Guide Specification for Prestressed Concrete Poles "_ 16210 - 2 3. Forms shall be designed to provide a continuous pole taper of 0.180 inches per foot of length. 4. All steel reinforcement, including the spiral wire, shall have a minimum concrete cover of 1.00 inch. 5. Poles shall have a natural form finish, soft gray in color. 6. Holes shall be accurately located from the pole tip. Holes shall be sized 1/8 inch larger in diameter than the through -bolt they will accommodate and they shall be aligned perpendicular to the pole axis. Holes shall be either cast during pole fabrication or drilled after pole fabrication. 7. Embedded hardware items shall be accurately set in the forms and shall be secured to prevent their movement during the placement of the concrete. 8. After the pole is removed from the form, all small cavities caused by air bubbles, honey comb spots or other small voids shall be cleaned, saturated with water and then carefully pointed with mortar. A small cavity is defined as exceeding 1/2" but less than 3/4". Larger cavities not exceeding 2" shall be repaired by opening the cavity sides with a mechanical grinder, cleaning thoroughly and patching with a fast set cement. 9. The end of each prestressed tendon emerging from the pole tip shall be burned back from the pole surface at least 1 inch, cleaned of debris and sealed with an epoxy adhesive. The end of each prestressed tendon emerging from the pole butt shall be epoxy adhesive. 10. Each pole tip shall be covered by an aluminum cap plate. 11. A cast aluminum nameplate shall be cast into the wall of the pole approximately 4 feet above ground line. The nameplate shall identify the pole manufacturer, indicate the overall pole length, and indicate the pole weight. E. QUALITY ASSURANCE 1. Testing shall be in accordance with the applicable provisions of Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) MNL -116. 2_ Test for compressive strength of concrete cylindrical test specimens shall comply with ASTM C -39. 3. Certified mill tests of the mechanical properties of cement and steel shall be made available upon request. F. POLE REQUIREMENTS 1. Provide drilled through holes for lighting arms and lighting cages as required. 2. Provide a 4" x 10" conduit entrance opening, centered 18" below grade. EDC# 11140 16210 -3 EDC# 11140 3. Provide a 3-1/2" x 10" reinforced handhole frame with cover, 24" above grade. 4. Provide a 2 -1/2" x 8" reinforced handhole frame with flush cover located at the lighting arm or lighting cage level for use during installation and maintenance of electrical wiring. 5. Provide a 1 -1/2" galvanized pipe coupling wire inlet/outlet, located opposite the handhole at the lighting arm or lighting cage level. 6. Provide an internal wire support directly above each wire inlet/outlet, accessible from the handhole opening. 7. Provide a continuous #2 stranded copper ground wire cast into the pole. The ground wire shall terminate in a brass coupling located at the lighting arm or lighting cage level and a coupling approximately 18" below grade. The brass coupling provides a 1/2" tapped insert at the pole face for grounding of hardware. Contractor shall provide a' /." x 10' copper clad ground rod with #2 AWG cadwelded and connect to lug on pole. 8. Provide a 1/2" diameter x 24" long air terminal to be attached to the pole at the top. G. HANDLING & ERECTION 1. Transportation, site handling and erection shall be performed by qualified personnel utilizing adequate equipment and while following acceptable industry methods. 2. Concrete poles shall be lifted and supported during the manufacturing, stock piling, transporting and erection operations only at the lifting or support points, as indicated by the pole manufacturer. 3. The pole manufacturer shall provide information which identifies the pole number, pole length, pole weight, erection attachment location and the two attachment locations to be used for handling the pole while it is hanging in the horizontal position. 4. Prior to unloading the pole, the erection contractor shall review the manufacturer's information which identifies the erection attachment location and the two attachment locations to be used for handling the pole in the horizontal position. H. CONCRETE POLE INSTALLATION t _ Use web fabric slings (not chain or cable) to raise and set structural members. Protect equipment during installation to prevent corrosion. 2. Install poles and other structural units level, plumb, and square. 3. Install controls and ballast housings in cabinets mounted on support structure at least 10 feet above finished grade. 4. Transportation, site handling and erection shall be performed with acceptable equipment and methods, and by qualified personnel. A qualified factory representative shall be the jobsite during the initial framing and installation procedures to ensure that 16210 - 4 EDC# 11140 all components are installed using the proper hardware and are being handled in a manner that will not damage components. 5. Prior to unloading pole, shop drawings shall be reviewed to identify proper pick -up points for unloading, storage, and erection procedures. A thru hole shall be provided at proper pick -up point to facilitate pole erection. 6. Internal wiring may be installed while pole is in horizontal position on the ground. If crossarms are to be attached prior to erection, the pole tip must be elevated and the pole supported uniformly over the entire length to prevent undesirable deflection. 7. All poles are to be directly embedded in a hole that is approximately 24 inches larger in diameter than the maximum butt diameter of the pole. The bottom of the hole shall be undisturbed earth. If the hole is accidentally excavated deeper than required, it shall be backflied with a mixture of crushed rock and sand tamped in 6 inch layers until the desired depth is achieved. All backfill around poles shall be sand and gravel mixture that is approximately 50% masonry sand and 50% #57 gravel. Backfill shall be placed mechanically tamped in 6 inch layers to 95% compaction in accordance with ASTM- 698. 8. Pole foundation shall be designed considering the application of both dead load and wind load. The moment at any point along the length of the pole is to be the sum of moments resulting from dead loads and forces of wind loads. 9. The wind force is to be computed by multiplying the specified wind pressure by the force is to be computed by multiplying the specified wind pressure by the effective area (EPA) of each individual component involved. Wind loading shall be based on AASHTO specifications using ISOTACH 50 year mean recurrence interval, or on local building code, which ever shall control. 10. If foundation noted above is found to be inadequate, pole manufacturer shall notify Engineer in writing. END OF SECTION 16210 16210 -5 SECTION 16220 CONSTRUCTION REVIEWS INSPECTION AND TESTING 1.01 GENERAL A. Comply with Division 1 - General Requirements. 1.02 CONSTRUCTION REVIEWS A. The Architect or his representative shall observe and review the installation of all electrical systems shown on the drawings and as specified herein. B. Before covering or concealing any conduit below grade or slab, in wall or above ceiling, the contractor shall notify the Architect so that he can review the installation. 1.03 CONTRACTOR'S FINAL INSPECTION EDC# 08103 A. At the time of the Contractor's final inspection, all systems shall be checked and tested for proper installation and operation by the Contractor in the presence of the Architect or his representative. B. The Contractor shall furnish the personnel, tools and equipment required to inspect and test all systems. C. Following is a list of items that the contractor must demonstrate to the Architect or his representative as complying with the plans and specifications. Please note that this list does not necessarily represent all items to be covered in the final inspection, but should give the Contractor an idea of what is to be reviewed. 1. Service ground, show connection to ground rod and cold water main. 2. Demonstrate that main service equipment is properly bonded. 3. Demonstrate that all panels have breakers as specified, ground bar, copper bus, typed directory for circuit identification and that they are free of trash. 4. Demonstrate that all conduits are supported as required by the National Electrical Code. 5. Demonstrate that all outlet boxes above or on the ceiling are supported as required by the National Electrical Code. 16220 - 1 EDC# 08103 6. Demonstrate that outlet boxes in wall or ceilings of combustible materials are flush with surface of wall or ceiling, and that outlet boxes in walls or ceilings of non - combustible materials are so installed that the front edge of the box or plaster ring is not set back more than 114". 7 Demonstrate that outlet boxes in wall are secure. 8. Demonstrate that all devices are properly secured to boxes, that device plates are properly aligned and are not being used to secure device. 9. Utilizing a Woodhead No. 1750 testing device, demonstrate that all 125 volt receptacles are properly connected_ 10. Demonstrate that all fixtures have specified lamps, ballast and lens, and that they are supported as required by the National Electrical Code or as called for on the drawings or in the specifications. 11. Demonstrate that Sports Lighting System is in proper working order, meeting all requirements outlined in specifications. END OF SECTION 16220 16220 - 2 • Defective pricing. To the extent that the pricing provided by CONSULTANT 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. CONSULTANT is not responsible for delay in performance caused by hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and other severe and unexpected acts of nature. In any such event, the contract price and schedule shall be equitably adjusted. • Prohibition against contingent fees The CONSULTANT warrants that no person or selling agency has been employed or retained to solicit or secure this Agreement upon an agreement or understanding for a commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee, excepting bona fide employees or bona fide established commercial or selling agencies maintained by CONSULTANT for the purpose of securing business and that the CONSULTANT has not received any non -CITY fee related to this Agreement without the prior written consent of the CITY. For breach or violation of this warranty, the CITY shall have the right to annul this Agreement without liability or at its discretion to deduct from the Agreement Price of consideration the full amount of such commission, percentage, brokerage or contingent fee. • Use of Augusta. Georgia 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 • Right to inspect premises. Augusta, Georgia may, at reasonable times, inspect the part of the plant, place of business, or work site of CONSULTANT or any subcontractor of CONSULTANT or subunit thereof which is pertinent to the performance of any contract awarded or to be awarded by Augusta, Georgia. • E- Verify All contractors and subcontractors entering into contracts with Augusta, Georgia for the physical performance of services shall be required to execute an Affidavit verifying its compliance with O.C.G.A. § 13- 10 -91, stating affirmatively that the individual, firm, or corporation which is contracting with Augusta, Georgia has registered with and is participating in a federal work authorization program. All contractors and subcontractors must provide their E - Verify number and must be in compliance with the electronic verification of work authorized 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 O.C.G.A. § 13 -10 -91 and shall continue to use the federal authorization program throughout the contract term. All contractors shall further agree that, should it employ or contract with any subcontractor(s) in connection with the physical performance of services pursuant to its contract with Augusta, Georgia the contractor will secure from such subcontractor(s) each subcontractor's E - Verify number as evidence of 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. All contractors shall further agree to maintain records of such compliance and provide a copy of each such verification to Augusta, Georgia at the time the subcontractor(s) is retained to perform such physical services. • Local Small Business Language: In accordance with Chapter 10B of the AUGUSTA, GA. CODE, 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 www.augustaga.gov. In accordance with AUGUSTA, GA. CODE § 1- 10- 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. • Acknowledgement "Consultant 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 Mayor. Under Georgia law, Consultant is deemed to possess knowledge concerning Augusta, Georgia's ability to assume contractual obligations and the consequences of Consultant's 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 Consultant may be precluded from recovering payment for such unauthorized goods or services. Accordingly, Consultant agrees that if it provides goods or services to Augusta, Georgia under a contract that has not received proper legislative authorization or if the Consultant 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 Consultant Consultant 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. 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