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HomeMy WebLinkAboutON-CALL MAINTENANCE VEGETATION CONTROL AND ROW MOWING AGREEMENT WITH AUGUSTA QUALITY LAWN CARE G E`' O R G I A CALLONo MAINTENANCE VEGETATION E JI . T , AND J!t Augusta,GA Engineering Department Engineering Division POC: Hameed Malik, Ph.D., PE,Assistant AUGUSTA QUALITY LAWN CARE lialeir#P1°.- (i 1:' +[3 1 11 1 A 16-152—On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing CONTENTS SECTION REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS GEORGIA PROMPT PAY SPECIAL CONDITIONS AGREEMENT PROPOSAL GENERAL CONDITIONS CONTRACTOR'S DOCUMENTS 4- ATTACHMENT B 4- SUBCONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT/NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVITS IL BONDS/INSURANCE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: 4- GDOT Special Provisions—Traffic Control 4- Water System Project—Measurements & Payments 4- Water Distribution System (Section 14.2) ,E- Water Quality Monitoring Augusta, GA Engineering Department REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AED ON CALL MAINTENANCE VEGETATION CONTROL AND ROW MOWING BID NUMBER: 16-152 G E'' O R G I A Request for Proposals RFP Item #16-152 On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and Right-of Way Mowing For Augusta, Georgia—Engineering Department RFP Due: Tuesday, May 3, 2016 @ 11:00 A.M. One Original, Seven (7) Copies of RFP shall be submitted Thanks for doing business with us. . . Geri A. Sams,Procurement Director 535 Telfair Street, Room 605 Augusta, Georgia 30901 Rev.2/17/2016 RFP 16-152 On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and Right of Way Mowing RFP Due Tuesday,May 3,2016 @ 11:00 a.m. Page 1 of 53 a V a I A Table of Contents Request for Proposal Instruction to Submit Purpose Viewing of the Augusta Code Compliance with Laws Proposal for All or Part Minority/Women Business Enterprise(MWBE)Policy Augusta Georgia License Requirement Terms of Contract Notice to All Proponents Required to be returned with your submittal. Both documents must be notarized Attachment B Must return the 2 pages Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements(SAVE)Program Local Small Business Opportunity Program Ordinance Requirements Request for Proposal Specifications RFP 16-152 On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and Right of Way Mowing RFP Due Tuesday,May 3,2016 @ 11:00 a.m. Page 2 of 53 Request for Proposal Request for Proposals will be received at this office until Tuesday, May 3,2016 @ 11:00 a.m.for furnishing for the Augusta Engineering Department: RFP Item#16-152 On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and Right-of Way Mowing RFP Item#16-155 On Call Concrete Repair,Concrete Construction,and Emergency Repair RFP Item#16-156 On Call Tree Removal&Tree Pruning Services RFPs will be received by:The Augusta Commission hereinafter referred to as the OWNER at the offices of: Geri A.Sams,Director Augusta Procurement Department 535 Telfair Street-Room 605 Augusta,Georgia 30901 RFP documents may be viewed on the Augusta Georgia web site under the Procurement Department ARCbid. RFP documents may be obtained at the office of the Augusta, GA Procurement Department, 535 Telfair Street—Room 605,Augusta,GA 30901. All questions must be submitted in writing by fax to 706 821-2811 or by email to procbidandcontractalaugustaga.gov to the office of the Procurement Department by Monday,April 11,2016 @ 5:00 P.M. No RFP will be accepted by fax,all must be received by mail or hand delivered. 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. Request for proposals(RFP)and specifications.An RFP 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 request for proposal 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 waivable 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 RFP number on the outside of the envelope. Proponents are cautioned that acquisition of RFP documents through any source other than the office of the Procurement Department is not advisable. Acquisition of RFP documents from unauthorized sources places the proponent at the risk of receiving incomplete or inaccurate information upon which to base his qualifications. Correspondence must be submitted via mail,fax or email as follows: Augusta Procurement Department Attn: Geri A.Sams,Director of Procurement 535 Telfair Street,Room 605 Augusta,GA 30901 Fax: 706-821-2811 or Email:procbidandcontractCs augustaga.gov GERI A.SAMS,Procurement Director cc: Williams Rhinehart Deputy Administrator Abie Ladson Engineering Department Hameed Malik Engineering Department Revised:2/17/2016 RFP 16-152 On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and Right of Way Mowing RFP Due Tuesday,May 3,2016 @ 11:00 a.m. Page 3 of 53 Augusta, GA Engineering Department INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS AED ON CALL MAINTENANCE VEGETATION CONTROL AND ROW MOWING BID NUMBER: 16-152 16-152— On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS IB-01 GENERAL All proposals must be presented in a sealed envelope, addressed to the Owner. The proposal must be filed with the Owner on or before the time stated in the invitation for bids. Mailed proposals will be treated in every respect as though filed in person and will be subject to the same requirements. Proposals received subsequent to the time stated will be returned unopened. Prior to the time stated any proposal may be withdrawn at the discretion of the bidder, but no proposal may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after bids have been opened, pending the execution of contract with the successful bidder. IB-02 EXAMINATION OF WORK Each bidder shall, by careful examination, satisfy himself as to the nature and location of the work, the conformation of the ground, the character, quality and quantity of the facilities needed preliminary to and during the prosecution of the work, the general and local conditions, and all other matters which can in any way affect the work or the cost thereof under the contract. No oral agreement or conversation with any officer, agent, or employee of the Owner, either before or after the execution of the contract,shall affect or modify any of the terms or obligations therein. IB-03 ADDENDA AND INTERPRETATIONS No interpretation of the meaning of plans, specifications or other prebid documents will be made to any bidder orally. Every request for such interpretation should be in writing addressed to the Purchasing Department, 535 Telfair Street, building 4000, Augusta, Georgia, 30901 and to be given consideration must be received at least ten working days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids. Any and all such interpretations and any supplemental instructions will be in the form of written addenda to the specifications which, if issued, will be sent to the Augusta, GA Procurement Director at least five working prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids. The Purchasing Director shall send by certified mail with return receipt requested to all prospective bidders (at the respective addresses furnished for such purposes), not later than three working days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids. Failure of any bidder to receive any such IB-1 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing addendum or interpretation shall not relieve such bidder from any obligation under his bid as submitted. All addenda so issued shall become part of the Contract Documents. IB-04 PREPARATION OF BIDS Bids shall be submitted on the forms provided and must be signed by the bidder or his authorized representative. Any corrections to entries made on bid forms should be initialed by the person signing the bid. Bidders must quote on all items appearing on the bid forms, unless specific directions in the advertisement, on the bid form, or in the special specifications allow for partial bids. Failure to quote on all items may disqualify the bid. When quotations on all items are not required, bidders shall insert the words "no bid" where appropriate. Alternative bids will not be considered unless specifically called for. Telegraphic bids will not be considered. Modifications to bids already submitted will be allowed if submitted by telegraph prior to the time fixed in the Invitation for Bids. Modifications shall be submitted as such, and shall not reveal the total amount of either the original or revised bids. Bids by wholly owned proprietorships or partnerships will be signed by all owners. Bids of corporations will be signed by an officer of the firm and his signature attested by the secretary thereof who will affix the corporate seal to the proposal. NOTE: A 10% Bid Bond is required in all cases. IB-05 BASIS OF AWARD The bids will be compared on the basis of unit prices, as extended, which will include and cover the furnishing of all material and the performance of all labor requisite or proper, and completing of all the work called for under the accompanying contract, and in the manner set forth and described in the specifications. Where estimated, quantities are included in certain items of the proposal, they are for the purpose of comparing bids. While they are believed to be close approximations, they are not guaranteed. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to check all items of construction. In case of error in extension of prices in a proposal, unit bid prices shall govern. IB-2 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing IB-06 BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS No proposal will be received from any bidder unless he can present satisfactory evidence that he is skilled in work of a similar nature to that covered by the contract and has sufficient assets to meet all obligations to be incurred in carrying out the work. He shall submit with his proposal, sealed in a separate envelope, a FINANCIAL EXPERIENCE AND EQUIPMENT STATEMENT, giving reliable information as to working capital available, plant equipment, and his experience and general qualifications. The owner may make such investigations as are deemed necessary to determine the ability of the bidder to perform the work and the bidder shall furnish to him all such additional information and data for this purpose as may be requested. The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by the bidder or investigation of him fails to satisfy the Owner that such bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the contract and to complete the work contemplated therein. Part of the evidence required above shall consist of a list of the names and addresses of not less than five (5)firms or corporations for which the bidder has done similar work. IB-07 PERFORMANCE BOND At the time of entering into the contract, the Contractor shall give bond to the owner for the use of the owner and all persons doing work or furnishing skill, tools, machinery or materials under or for the purpose of such contract, conditional for the payment as they become due, of all just claims for such work, tools, machinery, skill and terms, for saving the owner harmless from all cost and charges that may accrue on account of the owner performing the work specified, and for compliance with the laws pertaining thereto. Said bond shall be for the amount of the contract satisfactory to the owner and authorized by law to do business in the State of Georgia. Attorneys-in-fact who sign bonds must file with each copy thereof, a certified and effectively dated copy of the power of attorney. IB-08 REJECTION OF BIDS These proposals are asked for in good faith, and awards will be made as soon as practicable, provided satisfactory bids are received. The right is reserved, however to waive any informalities in bidding, to reject any and all proposals, or to accept a bid other than the lowest submitted if such action is deemed to be in the best interest of the Owner. IB-3 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing Augusta, GA Engineering Department GEORGIA PROMPT PAY AED ON CALL MAINTENANCE VEGETATION CONTROL AND ROW MOWING BID NUMBER: 16-152 16-152— On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing GEORGIA PROMPT PAY ACT This Agreement is intended by the Parties to, and does, supersede any and all provisions of the Georgia Prompt Pay Act, O.C.G.A. Section 13-11-1, et seq. In the event any provision of this Agreement is inconsistent with any provision of the Prompt Pay Act, the provision of this Agreement shall control. All claims, disputes and other matters in question between the Owner and the Contractor arising out of or relating to the Agreement, or the breach thereof, shall be decided in the Superior Court of Richmond County, Georgia. The Contractor, by executing this Agreement, specifically consents to venue in Richmond County and waives any right to contest the venue in the Superior Court of Richmond County, Georgia. Notwithstanding any provision of the law to the contrary, the parties agree that no interest shall be due Contractor on any sum held as retainage pursuant to this Agreement and Contractor specifically waives any claim to same. NOTICE All references in this document, which includes all papers, writings, drawings, plans or photographs to be used in connection with this document, to "Richmond County Board of Commissioners" shall be deemed to mean "Augusta, GA Commission-Council and all references to "Chairman"shall be deemed to mean "Mayor". DISPOSALS Prior to any material from this project being wasted or otherwise disposed of outside the project limits the Contractor shall furnish the Engineer a copy of written permission, signed by the property owner(or his authorized agent)describing the estimated amount and type of material to be placed on said property. If any portland cement concrete, asphaltic concrete, wood or other such materials are to be wasted on the property, a copy of the owner's inert landfill permit, issued by the Environmental Protection Division shall be furnished to the Engineer prior to any such waste being removed from the project. In all cases, regardless of the material being wasted, a grading permit issued by Augusta, GA must be furnished to the Engineer. PPA—1 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing Augusta, GA Engineering Department SPECIAL CONDITIONS AED ON CALL MAINTENANCE VEGETATION CONTROL AND ROW MOWING BID NUMBER: 16-152 16-152—On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing INDEX TO SPECIAL CONDITIONS SECTION SC-01 Scope SC-02 Bonds SC-03 Project Sign SC-04 Protection of the Environment SC-05 Temporary Toilets SC-06 City Acceptance SC-07 Record Drawings SC-08 Basis of Payment SC-09 Existing Structures SC-10 Salvage Material SC-11 Referenced Specifications SC-12 Traffic Control SC-13 Compliance with Laws, Codes, and Regulations, Etc SC-14 Site Access SC-15 Georgia Prompt Pay Act SC-16 Disputes SC-17 Interest Not Earned on Retainage SC-18 Equivalent Materials SC-19 After Hours Inspection SC-20 Masters Golf Tournament SC-21 Coordination of Work SC-22 Suspension of the Work, Termination, and Delay sc-i AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing SC-23 Estimate of Quantities SC-24 Defective Pricing SC-25 Specified Excuses for Delay or Non-Performance SC-26 Contract Termination SC-27 Hold Harmless SC-28 Contingent Fees SC-29 Site Conditions SC-30 Contractual Obligations SC-31 Landfill SC-32 Inspections SC-33 Local Small Businesses SC-2 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing SC-01 SCOPE OF THE WORK: This project consists of sidewalks, street resurfacing, curb & gutter, storm sewer improvements,and street lighting. SC-02 BONDS: The Contractor will include in the lump sum payment for Lump Sum Construction the cost of his performance and payment bonds. SC-03 PROJECT SIGN: The Contractor will furnish and install two (2) project sign on the construction site. The sign 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 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 bid item for Lump Sum Construction. SC-04 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-05 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-3 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing SC-06 CITY ACCEPTANCE: Notwithstanding any other obligations of the Contractor, he shall complete the work to the full satisfaction of the Augusta Engineering Department and the Engineer. This provision shall not relieve the Contractor of his responsibilities for guarantees. SC-07 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. SC-08 BASIS OF PAYMENT: As explained in the section "Instructions to Bidders," payment for all items of construction will be made at the total of the actual number of units installed at the unit prices stated in the Bid Schedule to the Proposal. The partial payments described in the Agreement will be made based on the actual number of units of work completed during the month and in- place at the unit prices stated in the Bid Schedule. SC-09 EXISTING STRUCTURES: Where sidewalks, street signs, private signs, walls, sidewalks, fences, etc, are removed in accomplishing the work, each and every item will be replaced in the same or better manner or condition than that in which it was before construction began. The Contractor will protect and hold harmless the Owner from any suit, action, or dispute whatever arising from the Contractor's work adjacent to private property. SC-10 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-11 REFERENCED SPECIFICATIONS: Where specifications or standards of trade organizations and other groups are SC-4 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing 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-12 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-13 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, CODES,AND REGULATIONS, ETC.: Supplementing the provision of the GENERAL CONDITIONS, the successful bidder awarded this contract by signing the contract acknowledges the following, however, this is not to be construed as all inclusive or being these only: 1. Underground Gas Pipe Law: The Contractor signing the contract acknowledges that he is fully aware of the contents and requirements of "Georgia Laws 1969, Pages 50 and the following, and any amendments and regulations pursuant thereto", and the Contractor shall comply therewith. 2. High Voltage Act: The Contractor by signing the contract acknowledges that he is fully aware of the contents and requirements of "Act No. 525, Georgia law 1960, and any amendments thereto, and Rules and Regulations of the commissioner of Labor pursuant thereto" (the preceding requirements within quotation marks being hereinafter referred to as the "high voltage act"), and the Contractor shall comply therewith. The signing of Contract shall also confirm on behalf of the Contractor that he: A. has visited the premises and has taken into consideration the location of all electrical power lines on and adjacent to all areas onto which the contract documents require to permit the Contract either to work, to store materials, or to stage operations, and B. that the Contractor has obtained from the Owner of the aforesaid electric power lines advice in writing as to the amount of voltage carried by the aforesaid lines. The Contractor agrees that he is the "person or persons responsible for the work to be done" as referred to in the high voltage act and that accordingly the Contractor is solely "responsible for the completion of the safety measures which are required by Section 3 SC-5 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing of the high voltage act before proceeding with any work." The Contractor agrees that prior to the completion of precautionary measures required by the high voltage act he will neither bring nor permit the bringing of any equipment onto the site (or onto any area or areas onto which the contract documents require or permit the Contractor to work, to store materials, or to stage operations) with which it is possible to come within eight feet of any high voltage line or lines pursuant to operations arising out of performance of the Contract. The foregoing provisions apply to power lines located (a) on the site and (b) on any area or areas onto which the contract documents require or permit the Contractor either to work, to store materials, or to stage operations, or (c) within working distance for equipment or materials, being used on (a) and (b) above. These provisions of the Contract do not limit or reduce the duty of the Contractor otherwise owed to the Owner, to other parties, or to both. The Contractor agrees that the foregoing provisions supplement provisions of the General Conditions. The Contractor agrees and acknowledges that any failure on his part to adhere to the high voltage act shall not only be a violation of law but shall also be a breach of contract and specific violation of the provisions of the General Conditions which pertains to safety precautions. 3. Occupational Safety& Health Act: The Contractor by signing the contract acknowledges that he is fully aware of the provisions of the Williams-Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and he shall comply therewith. SC-14 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-15 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. SC-16 DISPUTES: All claims, disputes and other matters in question between the Owner and the Contractor arising out of or relating to the Agreement, or the breach thereof, shall be decided in the Superior Court of Richmond County, Georgia. The Contractor, by executing this Agreement, specifically consents to venue in Richmond County and waives any right to contest SC-6 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing the venue in the Superior Court of Richmond County, Georgia. SC-17 INTEREST NOT EARNED ON RETAINAGE: Notwithstanding any provision of the law to the contrary, the parties agree that no interest shall be due to the Contractor on any sum held as retainage pursuant to this Agreement and Contractor specifically waives any claim to same. SC-18 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-19 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, Georgia Planning Commission Development Documents dated September, 1999. If inspectors of Augusta, Georgia are needed to work outside normal business hours,Augusta, Georgia needs to be notified in advance. SC-20 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-21 COORDINATION OF WORK: IMPORTANT NOTE: Other on-going construction activities for a separate contract and owner will be performed during the duration of the storm drainage improvements at Village West. The Contractor for this project must coordinate construction activities and allow ingress and egress for other contractors. SC-22 SUSPENSION OF THE WORK,TERMINATION AND DELAY: To the extent that it does not alter the scope of this Contract, Augusta, Georgia reserves the right of unilaterally ordering, without any cause, a temporary stopping of the work, or delaying of the work to be performed by the Contractor or Consultant under this Contract. SC-7 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing Augusta, Georgia will not be held liable for compensation to the Contractor/ Consultant for an extension of contract time or increase in contract price, or both, directly attributable to this action of Augusta, Georgia. SC-23 ESTIMATE OF QUANTITIES: The estimated quantities of work to be done and materials to be furnished under this contract if shown in any of the documents including the bid are given only for use in comparing bids and to indicate approximately the total amount of the contract and the right is especially reserved except as herein otherwise specifically limited to increase or diminish them as may be deemed reasonably necessary or desirable by Augusta, GA to complete the work contemplated by this contract and such increase or diminution shall in no way vitiate this contract nor shall any such increase or diminution give cause for claims or liability for damages. SC-24 DEFECTIVE PRICING: To the extent that the pricing provided by the contractor is erroneous and defective,the parties may, by agreement, correct pricing errors to reflect the intent of the parties. SC-25 SPECIFIED EXCUSES FOR DELAY OR NON-PERFORMANCE: The contractor is not responsible for delay in performance caused by acts of nature, strikes, lockouts, accidents, or other events beyond the control of the contractor. In any such event, the contract price and schedule shall be equitably adjusted. SC-26 CONTRACT TERMINATION: 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 SC-8 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing 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. SC-27 HOLD HARMLESS: Except as otherwise provided in this Contract, the contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless Augusta, Georgia, and its employees and agents from and against all liabilities, claims, suits, demands, damages, losses, and expenses, including attorneys' fees, arising out of or resulting from the performance of its Work. SC-28 CONTINGENT FEES: The contractor is prohibited from directly or indirectly advocating in exchange for compensation that is contingent in any way upon the approval of this contract or the passage, modification,or defeat of any legislative action on the part of the Augusta, Georgia Commission the contractor shall not hire anyone to actively advocate in exchange for compensation that is contingent in any way upon the passage, modification, or defeat of any contract or any legislation that is to go before the Augusta, Georgia Commission. SC-29 SITE CONDITIONS: Site conditions differing from those indicated in the contract, or ordinarily encountered, except that a differing site conditions clause need not be included in a contract: (i) When the contract is negotiated, (ii) When the contractor provides the site or design, or (iii) When the parties have otherwise agreed with respect to the risk of differing site conditions SC-30 CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS: The contractor acknowledges that this contract and any changes to it by amendment, modification, change order or other similar document may have required or may require the legislative authorization of the Board of Commissioners and approval of the Mayor. Under Georgia law, the contractor is deemed to possess knowledge concerning Augusta, Georgia's ability to assume contractual obligations and the consequences of the contractor provision of goods or services to Augusta, Georgia under an unauthorized contract, amendment, modification, change order or other similar document, including the possibility that the contractor may be precluded from recovering payment for such unauthorized goods or services. Accordingly, the contractor agrees that if it provides goods or services to Augusta, Georgia under a contract that has not received proper legislative authorization or if the contractor provides goods or services to Augusta, Georgia in excess of the any contractually SC-9 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing authorized goods or services, as required by Augusta, Georgia's Charter and Code, Augusta, Georgia may withhold payment for any unauthorized goods or services provided by the contractor. The contractor assumes all risk of non-payment for the provision of any unauthorized goods or services to Augusta, Georgia, and it waives all claims to payment or to other remedies for the provision of any unauthorized goods or services to Augusta, Georgia, sc-10 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing 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. SC-31 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 SC-32 INSPECTIONS: All contracts shall provide that Augusta, Georgia may, at reasonable times, inspect the part of the plant, place of business, or work site of a contractor or subcontractor or subunit thereof which is pertinent to the performance of any contract awarded or to be awarded by Augusta, Georgia. SC-33 LOCAL SMALL BUSINESS: In accordance with Chapter 108 of the AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. CODE, the contractor expressly agrees to collect and maintain all records necessary to for Augusta, Georgia to evaluate the effectiveness of its Local Small Business Opportunity Program and to make such records available to Augusta, Georgia. The requirements of the Local Small Business Opportunity Program can be found at 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. sc-n. AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing Augusta, GA Engineering Department AGREEMENT JO AED ON CALL MAINTENANCE VEGETATION CONTROL AND ROW MOWING BID NUMBER: 16-152 16-152— On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made on the061day ofki , 2016 by and between the a CITY OF AUGUSTA, party of the first part, hereinafter called the OWNER, party of the second part, hereinafter called the CONTRACTOR. WITNESSETH,that the Contractor and the Owner, for the considerations hereinafter names, agree as follows: ARTICLE I—SCOPE OF THE WORK: The Contractor hereby agrees to furnish all of the materials and all of the equipment and labor necessary, and to perform all of the work shown on the plans and described in the specifications for the project entitled: 16-152—On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing And in accordance with the requirements and provisions of the Contract Documents as defined in the General and Special Conditions hereto attached, which are hereby made a part of this agreement. ARTICLE II—TIME OF COMPLETION—LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: The work to be performed under this Contract shall be commenced within 10 calendar days after the date of written notice by the Owner to the Contractor to proceed. It is hereby understood and mutually agreed, by and between the contractor and the Owner, that the date of beginning, rate of progress and the time for completion of the work to be done hereunder are ESSENTIAL CONDITIONS of this contract. Contractor agrees that said work shall be executed regularly, diligently, and uninterruptedly at such rate of progress as will insure full completion thereof within the time specified. It is expressly understood and agreed by and between the Contractor and the Owner, that the time for completion of the work described herein is a reasonable time for completion of the same, taking into consideration the average climatic range and construction conditions prevailing in this locality. A-1 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing ONCE MOBILIZED, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT STOP MAJOR CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES FOR MORE THAN 14 DAYS, UNLESS APPROVED BY THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT. IN THE EVENT THAT UNAPPROVED MAJOR CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES ARE CEASED FOR MORE THAN 14 DAYS,A TOTAL OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000)SHALL BE PAID TO THE OWNER FOR EACH AND EVERY CALENDAR DAY THE CONTRACTOR DOES NOT COMMENCE MAJOR CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES. MAJOR CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT. IF THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NEGLECT, FAIL, OR REFUSE TO COMPLETE THE WORK WITHIN THE TIME HEREIN SPECIFIED, then the contractor does hereby agree, as a part of the consideration for the awarding of this contract, to pay the Owner the sum of Two Thousand Dollars $2,000 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 additional time is allowed for the completion of work, the new time limit fixed by extension shall be the essence of this contract. ARTICLE III—PAYMENT: (a) The Contract Sum The owner shall pay to the Contractor for the performance of the contract the amount as stated in the Proposal and Schedule of Items. No variations shall be made in the amount except as set forth in the specifications attached hereto. (b) Progress Payment No later than the fifth day of every month, the Contractor shall submit to the Owner's/ Engineer, an estimate covering the percentage of the total amount of the contract which has been completed from the start of the job up to and including the last working day of the proceeding month, together with such supporting evidence as may be required by the Owner and/or the Engineer. This estimate shall include only the quantities in place and at the unit prices as set forth in the Bid Schedule. On the vendor run, following approval of the invoice for payment, the owner shall after deducting previous payments made, pay to the Contractor 90%of the amount of the estimate on units accepted in place. The 10% retained A-2 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing percentage may be held by the Owner until the final completion and acceptance of all work under the Contract. ARTICLE IV—ACCEPTANCE AND FINAL PAYMENT: (a) Upon receipt of written notice that the work is ready for final inspection acceptance, the Engineer shall within 10 days, 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 this Contract has been completed and is accepted by him under the terms and conditions thereof, and the entire balance found to be due the Contractor, including the retained percentage, shall be paid to the Contractor by the owner within 15 days after the date of said final certificate. (b) Before final payment is due, the Contractor shall submit evidence satisfactory to the Engineer that all payrolls, material bills, and other indebtedness connected with work have been paid, except that in case of disputed indebtedness of liens of evidence of payment of all such disputed amounts when adjudicated in cases where such payment has not already been guaranteed by surety bond. (c) The making and acceptance of the final payment shall constitute a waiver of all claims by the Owner, other than those arising from unsettled liens, from faulty work appearing within 12 months after final payment, from requirements of the specifications, or from manufacturer's guarantees. It shall also constitute a waiver of all claims by the contractor except those previously made and still unsettled. (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 certification of the Engineer, and without terminating the contract, make payment of the balance due for that portion of the work fully completed and accepted. (e) Notwithstanding any provision of the General Conditions, there shall be no substitution of materials or change in means, methods,techniques, sequences or procedures of construction that are not determined to be equivalent to those indicated or required in the Contract Document, without an Amendment to the Contract. (f) Each payment shall be made under the terms and conditions governing final payment, except that it shall not constitute a waiver of claims. A-3 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have executed this Agreement in three(3) counterparts,each of which shall be deemed an original, in the year and day first mentioned above. AUGUSTA, GEORGIA COMMISSION-COUNCIL ' " " , (Owner) . Bye f . e x ; ' SE . AHonorable Hardie Davis,Jr., Mayor °� ` 3 "„' ®p 4K , 0 „ 4 1 ( b''4r, ',/,. '11/47 /We ii/I ;11. ) ) 1 , i,.% Attest to Clerk of Commission 4Witness ljtthilA I CONTRACTOR:quq,tiLL Q oc...C;iii (6G-4,-\C edLC_, Bxj tr)Jn. Ln Q 6--4----6----' Title: tLAUZ SEAL Address: I Zj ,k' i-ry (o c3..,..) Attest \-Ie ,zlpc,,e•1 CIA 1,� Secretary /01A''7 . z, J Ct /'X5 �$/ �p�(c�i? :. �._ {IM it ess '',.:;4 -,A -4 '✓f,,/,t -,,1/4,', : "4 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing Augusta, GA Engineering Department PROPOSAL AED ON CALL MAINTENANCE VEGETATION CONTROL AND ROW MOWING BID NUMBER: 16-152 PROPOSAL 16-152—On Cali Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing Desaiption unit Min Right-of-Way Mowing(CL Mile) CL Mile $2,550.00 Right-of-Way Cleaning-up(CL Mile) CL Mile $775.00 Pipe/Culvert Cleaning LF $27.50 Note: i)Unit Price is good for up to 80 Ft.ROW ii)Negotiated unit price applies if ROW is >80 Ft. Signed Name:ZCY�-' Printed Namer f\-C o Company: AUS Address: 1510 KC5O)'\ 10.0.)js City/State: lice..1 v\ Zip Code: S 16 Telephone No.: -qe4 I Fax No.: 7oca--, `f oc-cS 1 5 tte/K.:. = C 1 fP 1� 201 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing -- -- 4 Augusta, GA Engineering Department GENERAL CONDITIONS AED ON CALL MAINTENANCE VEGETATION CONTROL AND ROW MOWING BID NUMBER: 16-152 .__ _ 16-152-On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing INDEX TO ARTICLES OF GENERAL CONDITIONS Section Page No. GC-01. DEFINITIONS 4 GC-02. ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS AND DETAIL DRAWINGS 6 GC-03. SCHEDULES,REPORTS AND RECORDS 6 GC-04. SPENDOUT SCHEDULE 7 GC-05. NOTICE TO PROCEED 7 GC-06. CONSTRUCTION LAYOUT 7 GC-07. DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS 8 GC-08. SPECIFICATIONS,STANDARDS AND OTHER DATA 9 GC-09. DESIGN ALTERATION 9 GC-10. INCIDENTAL CONSTRUCTION ITEMS 9 GC-11. SHOP DRAWINGS 10 GC-12. MATERIALS,SERVICES AND FACILITIES 10 GC-13. INSPECTION AND TESTING 11 GC-14. COMPACTION 12 GC-15. CONCRETE 12 GC-16. CONSTRUCTION 13 GC-17. TEST ROLLING 14 GC-18. SUBSTITUTIONS 14 GC-19. PATENTS 14 GC-20. SURVEYS,PERMITS AND REGULATIONS 15 GC-21. FENCE 15 GC-22. PROTECTION OF WORK,PROPERTY AND PERSONS 16 GC-23. FINISHING AND DRESSING 16 GC-24. AGGREGATE SURFACE COURSE: 17 GC-25. FOUNDATION BACKFILL MATERIAL,TYPE 1 17 GC-26. FOUNDATION BACKFILL MATERIAL,TYPE II 17 GC-28. GRADES 17 GC-29. LANDSCAPING 18 GC-30. MAILBOXES 18 GC-31. MISCELLANEOUS DRAINAGE STRUCTURES 18 GC-32. PATCHING AND REPAIR OF MINOR DEFECTS 18 GC 1 of 42 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing GC-33. PAVEMENT CUTS 18 GC-34. ADJUSTING MINOR STRUCTURES TO GRADE. 19 GC-35. CASINGS 19 GC-36. PAYMENT FOR PIPE CULVERT INSTALLATION 19 GC-37. PIPE CULVERTS 19 GC-38. PRECAST CONCRETE UNITS 20 GC-39. RELOCATED WATER METERS 20 GC-40. REMOVAL AND RESETTING OF ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS AND BUSHES AND SOD 20 GC-41. REMOVING AND RESETTING OF OBSTRUCTIONS 20 GC-42. SAW CUTS 21 GC-43. SOD 21 GC-44. STORM DRAIN PIPE 21 GC-45. SUB-CONTRACTORS 21 GC-46. SUPERVISION BY CONTRACTOR 21 GC-47. CHANGES IN THE WORK 22 GC-48. CHANGES IN CONTRACT PRICE 22 GC-49. TIME FOR COMPLETION AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES 22 GC-50. CORRECTION OF WORK 23 GC-51. SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS 23 GC-52. SUSPENSION OF THE WORK,TERMINATION AND DELAY 24 GC-53. PAYMENTS TO THE CONTRACTOR 26 GC-54. ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL PAYMENT AS RELEASE 27 GC-55. INSURANCE 27 GC-56. CONTRACT SECURITY 29 GC-57. ASSIGNMENTS 30 GC-58. INDEMNIFICATION 30 GC-59. SEPARATE CONTRACTS 31 GC-60. SUBCONTRACTING 31 GC-61. ENGINEER'S AUTHORITY 32 GC-62. GUARANTEE 32 GC-63. TAXES 32 GC-64. WORK ADJACENT TO RAILWAY OR OTHER PROPERTY 32 GC-65. ORDER AND DISCIPLINE 33 GC-66. TRAFFIC CONTROL,WARNING DEVICES AND SIGNS 33 GC-67. SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS 33 GC-68. AS-BUILT DRAWINGS 33 GC-69. CONTRACTOR NOT TO HIRE EMPLOYEES OF THE OWNER 34 GC2of42 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing GC-70. DRAWINGS 34 GC-71. FIELD OFFICE FACILITIES 34 GC-72. RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND EASEMENTS 34 GC-73. ESTIMATE OF QUANTITIES 35 GC-74. EXISTING STRUCTURES AND UTILITIES 35 GC-75. CONTRACTOR'S BREAKDOWN OF LUMP SUM PAYMENT ITEMS 36 GC-76. PRIOR USE BY OWNER 36 GC-77. CLEANING UP 36 GC-78. SALVAGE MATERIALS/EXCESS MATERIALS 36 GC-79. MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC 36 GC-80. FLAGGING 37 GC-81. TRAFFIC DETOURS 38 GC-82. MAINTENANCE OF ACCESS 38 GC-83. SPECIAL EVENTS 38 GC-84. EROSION CONTROL AND RESTORATION OF PROPERTY 39 GC-85. UTILITIES 39 GC 86. UTILITY ACCOMMODATION POLICY 41 GC-87. BYPASSING SEWAGE 41 GC-88. SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS 41 GC-89. WARRANTY 41 GC-90. PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE 42 GC 3 of 42 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing GC-01. DEFINITIONS: Wherever used in the Contract Documents, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated which shall be applicable to both the singular and plural thereof. 1. ADDENDA: Written or graphic 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. 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. 12. ENGINEER: In all contract documents, specifications, supporting documents, etc., the term "ENGINEER" means, and shall be deemed to mean, the Augusta, Georgia Engineering Department Director or his/her designated representative. GC4of42 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing 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, city, county, 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. Also called a Site Engineer. 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 5 of 42 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing 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. The contractor shall prepare an overall Time-Logic Schedule that includes all major utility relocations, proposed utilities, and construction activities. A detail schedule for utility relocations from all utility companies shall be submitted to the contractor two weeks prior to the Preconstruction meeting. The Contractor shall submit this schedule to Augusta Engineering Department seven (7) days prior to preconstruction meeting. The contractor shall present a copy of this schedule at the Preconstruction meeting for discussion. The schedule shall consist of the following: a. The noted Responsible Agency for each activity (e.g., Contractor,Sub-Contractor, Utility Company) b. The ES-Early Start, EF-Early Finish, LS-Late Start, LF-Late Finish dates c. The Project Critical Path d. Activity Durations The contactor shall also submit following information with the schedule. a. List of active construction projects and their projected completion date GC6of42 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing b. List of available resources assigned to this project* c. Name of Project Team (Project Manager, Superintendent, Foreman) assigned to this project * d. Subcontractor information such as Company Name, Contact Name and Telephone, and type of assigned tasks * Personnel and resources assigned to this project shall not be re-assigned to other projects until after upon approval from Augusta Engineering Department. Augusta Engineering Department reserves the right to deny the submitted project team or parts thereof. Failure to provide aforementioned schedule and information within specified time will result in cancellation of Notice to Proceed. If information is not received within thirty (30) days from the date of Notice to Proceed cancelation, contract will be terminated without further notice. Within seven (7) days after the Preconstruction meeting, the Contractor shall provide a revised schedule with all issues and concerns addressed to Augusta Engineering Department. The revised Time-Logic Schedule shall be color coded with respect to responsibility, and shall be presented on D size paper (24'x36"). The schedule shall be updated on a monthly basis displaying percentage of completion of all activities. The project base line and current date line shall appear on all updates. The Schedule shall be using Microsoft Project or Primavera Scheduling software. 3. The Contractor shall also submit a schedule of payments that he anticipates he will earn during the course of the work. GC-04. SPENDOUT SCHEDULE: A Spendout Schedule beginning with the Notice to Proceed and extending through the anticipated construction life of the project, shall be submitted at the Pre-Construction Conference. Such schedule shall include the anticipated earnings on a monthly basis. GC-05. NOTICE TO PROCEED: There will be one Notice to Proceeds given to the Contractor. The Notice to Proceed will be to Clear and Grub, site preparation and actual construction activities. This would be the contact time that is actually shown in the contract. GC-06. CONSTRUCTION LAYOUT: Construction layout work shall be performed by the Contractor. GC 7 of 42 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing GC-07. 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. 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. 6. All storm pipes, manholes, junction boxes, catch basins, inlets, misc pre-cast products and appurtenances shall comply with Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) standards and specifications. Storm pipes and other products shall be from current GDOT approved plants and stamped per GDOT inspection certification requirements. Submittal of data sheet, issued by the source (plant), containing pipe manufacturing and inspection data will be required at the time of arrival of material at project site. GC 8 of 42 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing GC-08. SPECIFICATIONS,STANDARDS AND OTHER DATA: All references in this document, (includes all papers, writings, documents, drawings, or photographs used, or to be used, in connection with this document), to State Highway of Georgia, State Highway Department, Highway Department, or Department when the context thereof means the Georgia Department of Transportation means, and shall be deemed to mean,Augusta, GA Commission-Augusta Engineering Department. The data, together with all other information shown on these plans, or indicated in any way thereby, whether by drawings or notes or in any other matter, are based upon field investigations, and are believed to be indicative of actual conditions. However, the same are shown as information only, are not guaranteed, and do not bind Augusta, Georgia in any way. Only the actual quantities completed and accepted will be paid for. The attention of the bidder is specifically directed to Subsections 102.04, 102.05, and 104.03 of the Standard Specifications, of the Georgia Department of Transportation, current edition, which will be part of this contract. This project is based on, and shall be constructed in accordance with, the State of Georgia Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges, current edition and any supplements thereto. All of these specifications shall be considered as though fully contained herein. In cases where conflicts arise within these specifications, they will be revised to resolve such conflict. Until the conflict is resolved, the interpretation of the Engineer shall control the situation. GC-09. DESIGN ALTERATION : The commission-council recognizes that various changes in design may be made as the project progresses. Any requests for additional payment or reduction in payment shall be processed based on actual work in place and the unit prices submitted as a part of this bid. Items not covered in this bid shall be priced separately and no work shall be done on these items until approved, in writing, by the Engineer. All changes in engineering design of the project shall be approved by the Design Engineer of record after consultation with the Engineer. Revised design plan sheet(s) shall be signed and stamped by the Design Engineer of record and a copy shall be submitted to Augusta Engineering Department. GC-10. INCIDENTAL CONSTRUCTION ITEMS: All work and materials without a specific pay item shall be considered incidental to related pay items, this is to include (but not limited to), additional erosion and sediment control measures, all removals and disposals, borrow, if needed, remove and reset fences, remove GC 9 of 42 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing 1 and reset ornamental shrubs, bushes and sod, and the obtaining, maintaining and restoration of any required borrow and/or waste pits, establish and reset property boundary survey pins. GC-11. 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-12. 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 10 of 42 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing GC-13. 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 accepted standards. 2. The Owner shall provide, at his expense, the necessary testing and inspection services required by the Contract Documents, unless otherwise provided.The Owner shall employ a qualified materials testing laboratory to monitor more fully 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 ENGINEER MAY ORDER TESTING AT ANY TIME HE DEEMS PROPER TO CONTROL THE QUALITY OF THE WORK. The Contractor is responsible for all material& labor quality control and quality assurance. 3. If the Contract Documents, laws, ordinances, rules, regulations or orders of any public authority having jurisdiction require any work to specifically be inspected, tested or approved by someone other than 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. 4. 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. 5. The project will be inspected by the Engineer or his/her representative. 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. 6. 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. 7. 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 GC 11 of 42 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing 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. 8. 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-14. COMPACTION: All compaction shall be as defined in the current edition of Georgia department of Transportation Specifications. Special attention shall be given to the backfill of minor structures (pipe, box culverts, manholes, catch basins, drop inlets, etc.). Compaction shall be achieved using approved tamps and soil layers of approximately 6 inches (loose measure) and in accordance with Georgia Department of Transportation Standards 1030-D and 1401 or equivalent ASTM or other method approved by the GED Technical Engineer and Augusta Engineering Department. Backfilling operations of this nature shall not begin until the Contractor has on hand all equipment in good working condition, and competent operators. The backfilling of pipe and other minor structures shall be in accordance with Georgia Department of Transportation Standard specifications, Current Edition. Backfilling with sand using jetting and/or flooding will not be allowed in any case without the written permission of the Engineer. Backfilling of pipe structures shall be incidental to the pipe structure bid item. NOTE: When sand and jetting/flooding method is used the warranty for the backfilled area is extended from 18 months to 24 months. A plan for the jetting/flooding shall be submitted at the Pre-Construction Conference. GC-15. CONCRETE: A qualified persons contracted by the Owner shall, in the Engineer's presence, perform slump tests as directed by the Engineer. Tests shall be performed by qualified personnel with a properly cleaned slump cone. Allowable slumps are 2" minimum and 4" maximum. Class "A" concrete shall have a minimum of 611 lbs. Cement per cubic yard. Class "B" concrete shall have a minimum of 470 lbs. Cement per cubic yard. Concrete not meeting these requirements will be rejected by the Engineer. NOTE: No concrete shall be placed until all required equipment such as slump cone, curing compound and dispenser, etc., all in good working condition, are on the site. Inspectors must be given a minimum four-hour advance notice. No GC 12 of 42 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing concrete shall be placed without the Inspector present unless otherwise directed by the Engineer. All concrete shall be placed during the Inspectors normal working hours, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise directed by the Engineer. Formed surfaces shall receive finish immediately after removing forms. Forms shall be removed as provided in Section 500 of GeorgiaDOT Specifications. GC-16. CONSTRUCTION: Transition ties of proposed curb and gutter to existing curbs (valley gutter, granite curb, header curb, etc.)shall be paid for in the unit price bid for curb and gutter unless otherwise noted. At locations where new pavement is to be placed adjacent to existing pavement, without an overlay, or where curbing is to be placed across paved parking lots, a joint shall be sawed on a line to ensure pavement removal to be neat. Only those joints sawed in concrete pavement will be paid for under the pay item-Sawed Joints. . .per Linear Foot. Where curb and gutter is used and the shoulder elevations are higher than adjacent ground, the actual direction of drainage runoff shall be determined by the Contractor. He shall make such provisions as necessary to ensure that no ponding is caused by the new construction. He may place additional fill to provide drain inlets. Compensation will be under the price bid for the appropriate pay item. Driveway profiles may also be altered allowing the concrete pad to slope down outside the back of the curb line not to exceed an algebraic difference of 0.07. This should be used primarily on the high side of super- elevated curves. The Contractor should use caution with standard variance and place special emphasis on hydraulic considerations. The Contractor shall provide borrow and/or waste pits for this project. All pits acquired for use on this project shall be reclaimed in accordance with Subsection 107.23 and Section 160 of the Standard Specifications and page PPA-1 of this document. All storm drain pipe, side drain pipe, pipe culvert wing-walls, steps, retaining walls, curbs and gutters, headwalls, all types of pavement, wooden structures, except those specifically shown as a removal pay item will be removed as Clearing and Grubbing, Grading Complete, or Grading Per Mile on Lump Sum Construction.. Cut and fill slopes outside of clear zones may be adjusted on construction where necessary to remain within the right of way. Curb cut ramps in accordance with Standard 9031-W are to be used at all street intersections on this project. GC 13 of 42 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing Asphalt milling where specified for use on existing pavement that is to be resurfaced adjacent to curb and gutter. Finished surface on asphalt pavement shall not exceed %" above the gutter line as shown on Georgia Standard 9031-J. GC-17. TEST ROLLING: Prior to placing any base course,the subgrade shall be proof rolled to locate unstable areas and achieve additional compaction. Area be proof rolled using a minimum 15 tons flat drum compactor or other equipment as recommended by the Geotechnical Engineer (such as a fully loaded tandem axle dump truck). Geotechnical Engineer and/or a representative of Augusta Engineering Department will observe and approve proof-rolling. Areas failing compaction shall be reworked. Any areas judged by the Geotechnical Engineer to rut (should be improved in place or undercut and replaced with fill compacted to 100 % of soil maximum dry density as determined by the modified proctor compaction test (ASTM D1557, Method D or equivalent method approved by the Geotechnical Engineer and Augusta Engineering Department). GC-18. 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-19. 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 14 of 42 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing GC-20. SURVEYS, PERMITS AND REGULATIONS: 1. The Contractor 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. The contractor shall re-establish property survey pins for parcels affected by new established right-of-way. This work shall be considered incidental to "As-built" plan preparation and will be paid as part of"As-built" plan pay item. This work shall be done by or under supervision of a qualified Georgia Licensed Professional Land Surveyor(PLS). 4. 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—21. FENCE: All new fences called for on the plans and/or contract documents shall meet the requirements of Section 643 of the Georgia Department of Transportation Standard Specifications, current edition. New fence not meeting these Specs will be rejected. In contracts, where remove and reset fence items are involved (either as pay items or as Lump Sum Construction) all replacement fence shall be equal to or better than the existing fence as approved by the Engineer. This means equal to or better than the original fence at the time of its installation. The Contractor must furnish positive locking devices, padlocks, and keys with all gate assemblies. GC 15 of 42 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing GC-22. 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. 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-23. FINISHING AND DRESSING: All unpaved and natural areas which are disturbed by the construction of this project are to be returned to the pre-existing shape and slope and then finished and dressed. No separate payment will be made for grassing, fertilizing and mulching of disturbed areas, unless specifically shown as a pay item. GC 16 of 42 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing GC-24. AGGREGATE SURFACE COURSE: The item aggregate surface course is for use in inclement weather to facilitate the movement of local traffic along roadway construction and to permit ingress and egress at drives. When used for this purpose, Section 318, Georgia Standard Specifications, is modified to permit truck dumping on unprepared and muddy subgrade. Section 318 is further modified to permit the use of crusher run stone as described in Subsection 806.02. The Contractor will have the choice of the following materials: Graded Aggregate Subsection 815.01 Coarse Aggregate Size 467 Subsection 800.01 Stabilizer Aggregate Type 1 or 2 Section 803 Crushed Stone Subsection 806.02 All materials to be used as directed by the Engineer. GC-25. FOUNDATION BACKFILL MATERIAL,TYPE 1: Foundation Backfill Material Type I shall conform to Georgia Standard 1030-D and Section 207 of the Standard Specifications. No separate payment will be made for this material or its placement. GC—26. FOUNDATION BACKFILL MATERIAL,TYPE II: Foundation Backfill Material, Type II shall conform to Georgia Standard 1030-D and Section 207 of the Standard Specifications and shall be used in wet/unstable conditions as directed by the Engineer. It shall also be used beneath all concrete box culverts. Quantities shall be measured for payment in accordance with Georgia Standard 1030-0 or as directed by the Engineer. Payment shall be per cubic yard unless otherwise specified in the contract. GC-27. INFESTATION: The entire project is considered to be within the limits of an insect infested area. The contractor's attention is called to the following sections of the Standard Specifications: (A) 155 Insect control (B) 893 Miscellaneous Planting Materials. GC-28. GRADES: With the approval of the Engineer, grades may be field adjusted to provide for best drainage. GC 17 of 42 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing GC-29. LANDSCAPING: All the requirements of Section 702 of the Georgia Department of Transportation Specifications, current edition, are applicable to this project except as follows: there will be no separate pay for staking, including Perimeter Staking and for Spring Application of Fertilizer. All costs shall be included in prices bid for Landscape Items. Bag grown plants are not acceptable. GC-30. MAILBOXES: Existing mailboxes that are in conflict with the proposed construction shall be removed and relocated. Where feasible the existing mailboxes and supports may be utilized as approved by the Engineer so long as the supports are of metal PIPE with a maximum diameter of two (2) inches or wood,with a maximum diameter of four(4) inches. NOTE: There shall be no supports of any material other than the two mentioned above. All existing mailboxes and supports containing brick, masonry of any type, metal, etc. shall be disassembled and all components, not meeting the above requirements, shall be removed from the project and disposed in a proper manner. When not shown as a pay item, payment shall be included in the price bid for Lump Sum Construction and itemized as such. GC-31. MISCELLANEOUS DRAINAGE STRUCTURES: All miscellaneous drainage structure such as Catch Basins, Drop Inlets, Manholes,Junction Boxes, Spring Boxes, Drain Inlets, special Inlets, etc., whether standard or special design shall be paid for Per Each. There will be no separate payment for additional depth unless specifically shown as a pay item. NOTE: All Catch Basins, Drop Inlets, manholes, exposed Junction Boxes, etc., with concrete top-slabs shall include manhole rings and covers. The Contractor shall install the manhole rings and covers such that the steps can be easily accessed. GC-32. PATCHING AND REPAIR OF MINOR DEFECTS: Where needed, the contractor is required to patch and repair existing potholes, minor pavement defects, and base failures in accordance with the Specifications. GC-33. PAVEMENT CUTS: All pavement cuts shall be sawed with a neat vertical edge, regardless of material, consistently straight enough that a roller can follow the edge precisely to achieve the GC 18 of 42 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing desired compaction. Irregular edges will not be accepted. Payment shall be included in the price of the pipe. GC-34. ADJUSTING MINOR STRUCTURES TO GRADE: This item consists of raising or lowering the upper portion of existing manholes, water valve boxes, gas valve boxes or any other miscellaneous structures within the area of construction. There will be no separate payment for this work unless shown as a separate pay item. *Prior to any resurfacing the contractor shall identify and reference all structures so the precise locations can be determined after resurfacing. This shall be done in the company of the ARC Inspector. This shall be the first order of work where minor structures requiring adjustment are included in the contract. GC-35. CASINGS: All steel casings being installed across any roadway and/or right-of-way shall have the joints continuously welded to obtain a watertight seal. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer when welds are ready for inspection. Welded casings backfilled without the Engineer's approval shall be uncovered for inspection at the Engineer's request. GC-36. PAYMENT FOR PIPE CULVERT INSTALLATION: 1. Payment for pipe culvert or utility installation includes sawing and/or cutting and removing existing pavement and replacing the pavement as specified in accordance with Standard 1401. 2. Payment for pipe culvert includes plugging existing pipe with Class "A" or "B" concrete (See Georgia Standard 9031-L). GC-37. PIPE CULVERTS: Unless otherwise noted, all storm drain, longitudinal and stub pipes are to be reinforced concrete. All required pipe culverts shall be in accordance with Standard 1030-D. Foundation Backfill Material Type I shall conform to Georgia Standard 1030-D. No separate pay item will be made for this material for its placement. Payment for pipe culvert or utility installation includes sawing and/or cutting and removing existing pavement, sidewalk, curbing, etc., and replacing same as specified in accordance with Standard 1401. Payment for pipe culvert includes plugging existing pipe with Class "A" or"B"concrete and for construction concrete collars. GC 19 of 42 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing The Contractor shall include in his price bid for pipe, the additional cost of bends, tees, fasteners, appropriate gaskets (see Section 848 of the Standard Specifications), and structure excavation. GC-38. PRECAST CONCRETE UNITS: Precast Concrete Units, other than those specifically allowed by Georgia Department of Transportation Specifications, such as Drop Inlets, Catch Basins, Manholes, etc., shall not be installed without written permission from the Engineer. Any such units installed without such written permission shall be removed from the project. GC-39. RELOCATED WATER METERS: Relocated water meters and water meter boxes may not be placed in the sidewalk. GC -40. REMOVAL AND RESETTING OF ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS AND BUSHES AND SOD: It shall be the contractor's responsibility to remove and reset any and all existing ornamental shrubs and bushes and sod in conflict with proposed construction. Coordination with the property owners is essential in this endeavor. The Contractor will not be held responsible for care and maintenance after removing and resetting these plants and sod except in cases where the Contractor's equipment causes irreparable damage or where plants and/or sod dies as the result of negligence on the Contractor's part. In which cases, the Contractor will be held responsible for replacement. Sod shall be reset with ground preparation in accordance with Subsection 700.05.A. No additional soil or fertilizer is required for resetting sod. The Contractor shall remove the sod in a manner that will be conducive to insuring that the reset sod will live. At the Contractor's option, he may replace any sod he removes with new sod of the same type. No separate payment will be made for this work or replacements unless specifically shown as a pay item. GC-41. REMOVING AND RESETTING OF OBSTRUCTIONS: It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to remove and reset any and all obstructions, such as fences, signs, concrete or brick planters, steps, walkways, brick or concrete entrance columns, etc., which are in conflict with construction. Contractors are responsible for the security of pets and/or personal property through the use of temporary fence if necessary. No separate payment will be made for this work except when shown as a separate pay item. GC 20 of 42 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing GC-42. SAW CUTS: When matching existing conditions, saw cuts shall be used as required by Augusta- Richmond County. Only saw cuts in Portland Cement Concrete, which are shown, as contract pay items will be paid for separately. No saw cuts in asphaltic concrete will be paid for separately. Unless specifically noted this does not apply to pipe trenches. GC-43. SOD: Sod will not be paid for separately when used to match or replace sod on adjacent lawns as replacement in kind. See GDOT specifications, subsection 700.04 E. GC-44. STORM DRAIN PIPE: Unless otherwise noted, all storm drain, longitudinal and stub pipe are to be reinforced concrete and shall include 0-ring gaskets. GC-45. SUB-CONTRACTORS: The Contractor shall furnish the official name, plus the name and telephone number of the 24-hour emergency contact of all firms he proposes to use as Subcontractors in the work. This information is to be furnished at the Preconstruction Conference. However, no work shall be done on this project by a Subcontractor until the Contractor receives approval of his Subcontractor(s)from the Engineer. NOTE:All submissions shall include the following information for each Subcontractor: 1. Name of Subcontracting Firm 2. Description of Work To Be Done 3. Contact Person's Name and 24 Hour Phone Number GC-46. 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 21 of 42 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing GC-47. 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 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-48. 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-49. 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. GC 22 of 42 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing 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. 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-50. 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-51. 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: GC 23 of 42 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing 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 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-52. 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, GC 24 of 42 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing 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 25 of 42 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing GC-53. 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 thirty days after receipt of each partial payment estimate, either indicate in writing his approval of payment and 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 thirty 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 and successful completion of required warranty period. 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, excluding 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, excluding the retained percentage, found to be due the Contractor 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, material-men 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 GC 26 of 42 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing 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 Contractor and the Owner shall not be liable to the Contractor for any such payments made in good faith. 5. Owner shall release half of the "10 percent retained" amount at start of required warranty period. 50 percent of the remaining retained amount shall be released after six (6) moths into required warranty period provided no defects are observed in originally accepted work. The remaining retained balance shall be released at successful completion of the required warranty period as certified by the Engineer. All payment requests shall be approved by the Engineer prior to forwarding to the Owner. 6. 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-54. 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-55. 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, GC 27 of 42 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing 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 there from. 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 coverage afforded under the policies will not be canceled unless at least fifteen (15) days prior written notice has been given to the Owner and Construction 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 there from,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 insured under this policy. The Contractor shall either (1) require each of his subcontractors to procure and to maintain during the life of his/her subcontract, Subcontractor Liability and Property Damage Insurance of the type and in the same amounts as specified in the preceding paragraph, or (2) insure the activities of his subcontractor in his/her own GC 28 of 42 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing 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, 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. 6. 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-56. 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 GC 29 of 42 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing 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-57. 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-58. 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, 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 30 of 42 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing GC-59. 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-60. 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. GC 31 of 42 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing 5. Nothing contained in this Contract shall create any contractual relation between any Subcontractor and the Owner. GC-61. 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-62. GUARANTEE: 1. The Contractor shall guarantee all materials and equipment furnished and work performed for a period of eighteen (18) months from the date of substantial completion. The Contractor warrants and guarantees for a period of eighteen (18) months 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-63. TAXES: 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-64. WORK ADJACENT TO RAILWAY OR OTHER PROPERTY: 1. Whenever the work embraced in this Contract is near the tracks, structures or buildings of GC 32 of 42 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing 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 therefore from the proper designated officer of the Owner and has the approval of the Engineer. GC-65. 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-66. TRAFFIC CONTROL,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-67. SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS: 1. No work shall be allowed after the hours of darkness or on Sunday without permission of the Owner. GC-68. AS-BUILT DRAWINGS: The Contractor shall furnish a complete, legible set of "as-built" plans, prepared and certified by a qualified Georgia Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS), to Augusta Engineering Department seven (7) days prior to the date of the Final Inspection. The As- Built plans shall include all above, at, and underground improvements and utility work, including storm sewer, traffic control and operational items, and fiber. The Director of Engineering Department or his/her designee shall review the submitted as-built plans for accuracy, legibility, completeness, and conformity with approved construction plans. Upon approval of submitted as-built, three(3) hard copies and one electronic (CD- in GA State plan coordinate) copy shall be submitted to Engineering Department for record and GC 33 of 42 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing Director of Engineering signature. There shall be no separate payment unless otherwise shown. GC-69. CONTRACTOR NOT TO HIRE EMPLOYEES OF THE OWNER: The Contractor shall not employ or hire any of the employees of the Owner. GC-70. DRAWINGS: 1. The Owner will furnish to the Contractor, free of charge, up to two (2) sets of direct black line prints together with a like number of complete bound specifications for construction purposes. Location of all primary features of the work included in the Contract are indicated on the Contract Drawings. GC-71. FIELD OFFICE FACILITIES: 1. The Owner may require Contractor to provide field office depending on project location, size, and type of work. 2. The Contractor shall provide, at a point convenient to the work, suitable office facilities for housing records, plans and contract documents. A telephone and Fax shall be provided at the Contractor's office for expediting the work and be made available for the use of the Engineer. A complete and up-to-date set of the plans and specifications shall be available at the field office at all times that the work is in progress. GC-72. RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND EASEMENTS: 1. 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 34 of 42 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing 2. The Contractor shall not perform any work outside the limits of the right-of-way or easements. In addition, no equipment or material shall be placed outside these areas without written permission of both the property owner and the Engineer. In the event that the Contractor elects to utilize private property for any purpose connected with the project, such as, but not limited to, staging areas, equipment and/or material storage or simply as a convenience, he shall submit a written agreement to the Engineer containing vital information such as limits of both area and time the property is to be utilized and a description of the intended use. The agreement must be signed by both the property owner and the Contractor and will be reviewed and recorded by the Engineer. Such agreements must be submitted prior to the contractor's use of the property. All buildings located on newly acquired R/W and/or easements shall be relocated by the Contractor. Such buildings on existing R/W and/or easements shall be removed by the owner or will become the property of the Contractor. 3. 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 the Notice to Proceed, the Contractor shall begin work upon lands and rights-of-way that have been acquired. 4. The Owner shall provide to the Contractor information which delineates and describes the lands owned and rights-of-way acquired. 5. 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-73. ESTIMATE OF QUANTITIES: 1. 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-74. EXISTING STRUCTURES AND UTILITIES: 1. 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 35 of 42 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing GC-75. CONTRACTOR'S BREAKDOWN OF LUMP SUM PAYMENT ITEMS: 1. 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-76. PRIOR USE BY OWNER: 1. 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-77. CLEANING UP: 1. 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-78. SALVAGE MATERIALS/EXCESS MATERIALS: All salvageable materials, such as drainage pipe, which require removing but not used on this project, are to be removed from the Right-of-Way, as directed by the Engineer, and recycled or properly disposed of per applicable local and state regulations. Augusta Engineering reserves the right to request a copy of disposal documents for these materials. Granite curb and any other material identified by the Engineer shall be saved and stored at location determined by the Owner. GC-79. MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC: 1. 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, GC 36 of 42 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing 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. The Contractor shall provide construction signs in accordance with requirements of "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) for Streets and Highways"; current edition with added supplements and provisions. The attention of the Contactor is specifically directed to Subsection 107.09 of the Supplemental Specification-"Barricades and Danger, Warning, and Detour Signs". "The Contractor shall furnish, install, and maintain all necessary and required barricades, signs, and other traffic control devices in accordance with these specifications, Project Plans, Special Provisions, and MUTCD, and Take all necessary precautions for the protection of the work and safety of the public." All temporary signs, barricades, flashing lights, striping and any other traffic control devices required during construction of this project shall meet all requirements of the MUTCD current addition, as directed by the Engineer and be furnished by the Contractor with payment in accordance with Section 150. The Contractor shall so conduct his operations that there will be a minimum of interference with, or interruption of, traffic on the travelway. This applies to initial installation and the continuing maintenance and operation of the facility. At least one-lane, two-way, traffic shall be maintained at all times unless approved otherwise by the Engineer. As a minimum, the Contractor must comply with MUTCD, current edition and Georgia Standard 9102. The Contractor shall provide all temporary traffic control devices needed to safely direct traffic through the construction area. All temporary traffic control devices are to be placed in accordance with Georgia Department of Transportation Standards and Specifications. GC-80. FLAGGING: Flaggers shall be provided as required to handle traffic, as specified in the Plans or Special Provisions, and as required by the Engineer. All Flaggers shall meet the requirement of part 6F of the MUTCD Current Edition and must have received training and a certificate upon completion of the training from a Department approved training program. Failure to provide certified Flaggers as required above shall be reason for the Engineer suspending work involving the Flagger(s) until the Contractor provides the certified Flagger(s). GC 37 of 42 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing Flaggers shall wear a fluorescent orange cap or hat, and a fluorescent orange vest, shirt, or jacket, and shall use a Stop/slow paddle meeting the requirements of Section 6F-2 of the MUTCD Current Edition for controlling traffic. The Stop/slow paddle shall have a shaft length of seven (7)feet minimum. In addition to the stop/slow paddle, a Flogger may use a 24-inch square red/orange flag as an additional device to attract attention. For night work, the vest shall have reflectorized stripes on front and back. Signs for Flogger traffic control shall be placed in advance of the flagging operation in accordance with the MUTCD Current Edition. In addition to the signs required by the MUTCD, signs at regular intervals, warning of the presence of the Flagger shall be placed beyond the point where traffic can reasonably be expected to stop under the most severe conditions for that day's work. GC-81. TRAFFIC DETOURS: Where detours are required and in accordance with Section 150 of the Standard Specifications and any Supplements thereto, the Contractor shall file for approval a detour plan of operation for this project. This plan shall include details of staging and rerouting of traffic including estimated length of time for use of the detours. The Contractor shall so conduct his operations that there will be a minimum of interference with, or interruption of, traffic upon and along the roadway. This applies to the initial installation and the continuing maintenance and operation of the facility. At least one-lane, two-way traffic shall be maintained at all times unless approved otherwise by the Engineer. As a minimum, the Contractor must comply with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, current edition and Georgia Standard 9102. GC-82. MAINTENANCE OF ACCESS: 1. 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-83. SPECIAL EVENTS: When Special Events occur, such as the Augusta Masters Golf Tournament, all work shall be safe up, shut down and maintained until the Engineer approves the resumption of work. No project is exempt without the expressed approval of the Engineer. If these type work GC 38 of 42 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing stoppages impose a hardship, contract time wise, consideration will be given to extending the contract time in an amount commensurate with the delay caused by such work stoppages provided the Contractor has otherwise pursued the work diligently. GC-84. EROSION CONTROL AND RESTORATION OF PROPERTY: 1. 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, Sedimentation and Stormwater Pollution Control plan that is in compliance with the work site erosion control and NPDES plan, per the Georgia Department of Transportation and Georgia Environmental Protection Erosion, Sediment and Stormwater Pollution Control requirements. 2. The contractor will be responsible for NPDES monitoring and documentation to keep the project in compliance with applicable NPDES permit requirements. The contractor shall be responsible to bring project incompliance and pay penalty imposed on the project due to non compliance to NPES permit and other permits. 3. The cost of this work shall be included in the cost of Lump Sum Construction unless Shown as a Separate pay item. GC-85. UTILITIES: All utility facilities except those owned by Augusta Utilities Department which are in conflict with construction, not covered as specified items in the detailed estimate, are to be removed and relocated to clear construction by the respective owners with the exception of Augusta Utilities and Augusta Traffic Engineering unless added later to the contract as a supplemental item. All "above ground" utility structures will be located as near as possible to the right-of-way line. The Contractor will not be paid for any delays or extra expense caused by utility facilities obstructions or any other items not being removed or relocated to clear construction in advance of his work. All known utility facilities are shown schematically on the plans, and not necessarily accurate in location as to plan or elevation. Utility facilities such as service lines or unknown facilities not shown on the plans will not relieve the Contractor of his responsibility under this requirement except as noted below. "Existing Utility Facilities" means any utility facility that exists on the highway project in its original, relocated or newly installed position. Other than service lines from street mains to the abutting GC 39 of 42 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing property the contractor will not be held responsible for the cost of repairs to damaged underground utility facilities when such facilities are not shown on the plans and their existence is unknown to the Contractor prior to the damage occurring, providing the Engineer determines the Contractor has otherwise fully complied with the Specifications. The Contractor shall use the one-call center telephone number 1-800-282-7411 for the purposes of coordinating the marking of underground utilities. The Contractor's attention is directed to the probability of encountering private utility installations consisting of sanitary sewers, water, sprinkler systems, ornamental light systems, gas and underground telephone cables that either are obstructions to the execution of the work and need to be moved out of the way or, if not, must be properly protected during construction. No separate payment will be made for this work. Public utilities of this nature except Augusta Utilities and Augusta Traffic Engineering will be handled by the utility owner. THE FOLLOWING UTILITY COMPANIES SHALL BE NOTIFIED BEFORE WORK BEGINS: Atlanta Gas Light Company Augusta Richmond County Utilities 337 Habersham Road 360 Bay Street,Suite 180 Martinez, Georgia 30907 Augusta, Georgia 30901 Phone: (706) 214-0858 Phone: (706)823-4429 Attn: Carl Corley Fax: (706)312-4133 e-mail: icoriey@agiresources.com Attn: Deanna Davis e-mail: ddavis2@augustaga.gov AT&T Georgia Power 3841 Wrightsboro Road 642 Woodland Road Augusta,Georgia 30909 Waynesboro,Ga. 30830 Phone: (706) 228-5203/(706) 210-8237 Cell Phone: (678) 708-9112 Fax: (706)855-1917 Attn: Kristi Griffin Attn: Jeff Surrency e-mail: kbgriffin@southernco.com e-mail: Ws1449@att.com GC 40 of 42 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing Knology of Augusta Jefferson Energy Cooperative 3714 Wheeler Road P.O. Box 457 Augusta, Georgia 30909 Wrens, Georgia 30833 Phone: (706)364-1015 Phone: (706)547-5019 Fax: (706)364-1011 Fax: (706)547-5051 Attn: Patrick Casey Attn: Mike Wasden e-mail: Patrick. Casey@knology.com e-mail: mwasden@jec.com Comcast Communications P.O. Box 3579 Augusta, Georgia 30904 Phone: (706) 739-1865 Fax: (706)733—6942 Attn: Kevin O'Meara e-mail: kevinO'meara@cable.comcast.com GC 86. UTILITY ACCOMMODATION POLICY: In so far as possible, work shall be scheduled so that open excavations will not be left overnight. Where trenches, pits or other excavations are within the clear roadside areas and cannot be backfilled before leaving the job site, they shall be covered by timbers or metal plates and protected by reflectorized and/or lighted barricades as appropriate and as directed by the Engineer. Barricades sufficient to prevent a person from falling into an excavated or work area must be erected in areas where these conditions exist. GC-87. BYPASSING SEWAGE: 1. 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-88. SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS: 1. 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-89. WARRANTY: GC 41 of 42 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing Unless otherwise specified, all contract work is subject to a 18-month warranty. The 18- month warranty is hereby modified to include the following: Any repairs, corrections or modifications performed within the last six months of the original 18-month warranty shall have the original 18-month warranty extended 180 calendar days past the date of such repairs,corrections or modifications. GC-90. PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE: 1. 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. GC 42 of 42 AED On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control and ROW Mowing Augusta, GA Engineering Department CONTRACTOR'S DOCUMENTS AED ON CALL MAINTENANCE VEGETATION CONTROL AND ROW MOWING BID NUMBER: 16-152 4). ORGJA Attachment B You Must Complete and Returns the 2 pages of Atta# orient b with Your Ss:€3liti4, t s� anent Must Be 1Urrarized. Augusta,Georgia Augusta Procurement Department ATTN:Procurement Director 535 Telfair Street,Suite 605 Augusta,Georgia 30901 Name of Proponent: Augusta Quality lawn Care Street Address: 1540 Keron Way City,State,Zip Code: Hephzjbah G.A. 30815 Phone: 706-592-9841 tax: 706-592.0884 Email: augustaqualit fiawncaregbahoo:com Do You Have A Business License? Yes: X No: Augusta,GA Business License#for your Company(Must Provide): LCC20100000771 Utility Contractors Business License#for your Company(Must Provide): LCC20100000771 �tY Contractors License#(Must er a if applicable): N/A ki 15T BE LIS'ED ED L. R0,7 Or€NVEu OPE General Contractor License#(Most Ptrvride If atstaf#c4bie): WA Additional speaalty License#(Must Phu i+ ;t a bIA: N/A NOTE: Company must be licensed in the Governmental entity for where they do the majority of their business. If your Governmental entity(State or Local) does net require a business license,please state above(Procurement will verify),your company will be required to obtain a Richmond County business license if awarded a REP. For further information regarding Augusta,GA license requirements,please contact the License and inspection Department Ca 706 312-5050. List the State,City&County that issued your license: Augusta Georgia,richmond Admowlettgement of Addetr a:(#1)_(#2)__„(#3)—(#4)_:(#5) : (#6)_(#7) (#8) NOTE: CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX(ES)-ADD ADDITIONAL NUMBERS AS APPLICABLE Statement of Non-Discrimination The undersigned understands that it is the policy of Augusta,Georgia to promote full and equal business opportunity for all persons doing business with Augusta, Georgia. The undersigned covenants that we have not discriminated,on the basis of race,religion,gender,national origin or ethnicity,with regard to prime contracting,subcontracting or partnering opportunities. The undersigned covenants and agrees to make good faith efforts to ensure maximum practicable participation of local small businesses on the proposal or contract awarded by Augusta,Georgia.The undersigned further covenants that we have completed truthfully and fogy the required forms regarding good faith efforts and local small business subcontractor/supplier utilization. The undersigned further covenants and agrees not to engage in discriminatory conduct of any type against local small businesses,in conformity with Augusta,Georgia's Local Small Business Opportunity Program. Set forth below is the signature of an officer of the proposer/contracting entity with the authority to bind the entity, The undersigned admowledge and warrant that this Company has been made aware of understands and agrees to take affirmative action to provide such companies with the maximum practicable opportunities to do business with this Company; That this promise of nondiscrimination as made and set forth herein shall be continuing in nature and shall remain in full force and effect without interruption; That the promises of non-discrimination as made and set forth herein shall be and are hereby deemed to be made as part of and incorporated by reference into any contract or portion thereof which this Company may hereafter obtain and; That the failure of this Company to satisfactorily discharge any of the promises of nondiscrimination as made and set forth herein shall constitute a material breach of contract entitling Augusta,Georgia to declare the contract in default and to exercise any and all applicable rights remedies including but not limited to cancellation of the contract,termination of the contract,suspension and debarment from future contracting opportunities, and withholding and or forfeiture of compensation due and owing on a contract. Non-Collusion of Prime Proponent By submission of a proposal,the vendor certifies,under penalty of perjury,that to the best of its knowledge and belief; (a)The prices in the proposal have been arrived at Independently without collusion,consultation,communications,or agreement,for the purpose of restricting competition,as to any matter relating to such prices with any other vendor or with any competitor. (b)Unless otherwise required by law,the prices which have been quoted in the proposal have not been knowingly disclosed by the vendor prior to opening,directly or indirectly,to any other vendor or to any competitor. (c)No attempt has been made,or will be made,by the vendor to induce any other person,partnership or corporation to submit or not to submit a proposal for the purpose of restricting competition. Collusions and fraud in proposal preparation shall be reported to the State of Georgia Attorney General and the United States Justice Department. RFP 16-152 On Co Maintenance Vegetation Gta►trol and Right of way Mowing RFP Due Tuesday,May 3,2016 0 11:00 a.m. Page 6 of 53 Conflict ofInterest By submission of a proposal,the responding firm certifies,under penalty of perjury,that to the best of its knowledge and belief: 1.No circumstances exist which cause a Conflict of Interest in performing the services required by this RFP,and 2.That no employee of the County,nor any member thereof,not any public agency or official affected by this RFP,has any pecuniary interest in the business of the responding firm or his sub-consultant(s)has any interest that would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance related to this RFP. By submission of a proposal,the vendor certifies under penalty of perjury,that to the best of its knowledge and belief: (a)The prices in the proposal have been arrived at Independently without collusion,consultation,communications, or agreement,for the purpose of restricting competition,as to any matter relating to such prices with any other vendor or with any competitor. (b)Unless otherwise required by law,the prices which have been quoted in the proposal have not knowingly been disclosed by the vendor prior to opening, directly or indirectly,to any other vendor or competitor. c)No attempt has been made,or will be made,by the vendor to induce any other person,partnership or cooperation to submit or not to submit a proposal for the purpose of restricting competition. For any breach or violation of this provision,the County shall have the right to terminate any related contract or agreement without liability and at its discretion to deduct from the price,or otherwise recover,the full amount of such fee,commission,percentage,gift, payment or consideration. Contractor Affidavit and Agreement By executing this affidavit,the undersigned contractor verifies its compliance with 0.CG.A. §13-10-91,stating affirmatively that the individual,firm,or corporation which Is contracting with Augusta,Georgia Board of Commissioners has registered with and is participating in a federal work authorization program*(any of the electronic verification of work authorization programs operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security or any equivalent federal work authorization program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security to verify Information of newly hired employees,pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986(IRCA),P.L 99-603),In accordance with the applicability provisions and deadlines established in 0.C.G.A§13-10-91. The undersigned further agrees that,should It employ or contract with any subcontractor(s)in connection with the physical performance of services pursuant to this contract with Augusta,Georgia Board of Commissioners,contractor will secure from such subcontractor(s) similar verification of compliance with 0.C.GA§13-10-91 on the Subcontractor Affidavit provided in Rule 300-10-01-.08 or a substantially similar form. Contractor further agrees to maintain records of such compliance and provide a copy of each such verification to the Augusta, Georgia Board of Commissioners at the time the subcontractor(s)is retained to perform such service. Georgia Law rewires your company to have an E-Veeify+User Identificetlon Number(Company I.D.)on or after July 1,1009. For additional information or to enroll your company,visit the State of Georgia website: fittp :-verify.us is.govienYoill and/or http://www.del.state.ga.ustpdf/ruies1300 10 1.pdf E-Verify s User Identification Number(Company 1.0.) 409305 NO1 : EVEAlFY USES AMNt)EFEC a1rdN NUMBIER fCOMPANY 1A.)MUST its ROMEO:IN Aoornon, Ift kME t t cb 3swASNOS VENDOR Ma SF tai MOSSO.ro PS(rsbE,AMON of SOFOT AND SEct.MirY's tttoksSrdta;xr of t iVERSiANoiitc IMOU The undersigned further agrees to submit a notarized copy of Attachment B and any required documentation noted as part of the Augusta,Georgia Board of Commissions specifications which-govern this process. to addition, the undersigned agrees to submit all required forms for any subcontractor(s) as requested and or required. I further understand that my submittal will be deemed non-compliant if any part of this process is violated. Bonnie Gregory/DBA Augusta Quality Lawn Care C. itpany4111. N. lb Marl 'kit.4 BY: Autfidrized Offic- : •,.alit (Contractor Signature) Title of Authorized Officer or Agent of Contractor Printed Name of Authorized Officer or Age o"`iii""ua UBSCRIBED A D S •RN BEFORE ME ON THIS THb)if DAY OF 20 l' �pTAR 4 EXPIRES ,r r / .g ic ff NOTARY SEAL= GEORGIA otary Public MARS 9,2018' My Commission Expires: 1 1 %�iC p�g1,' ,2``.`` YOU iN tbi Cui- knit: ft ft .,S0iFOS $biiviit; CS Sut;ammi°f Y pA,or.hi t si 5f sc a S'x3r4 cu. Rev.2/17/2016 RFP 16-152 On Call Maintenance Vage)ation Control and Right of Way Mowing RFP Due Tuesday,May 3,2016 @ 11:00 a.m. Page 7 of 53 Table Of Contents 1 .Firm Qualification 3.Team Member Qualification 4.Current Work Load 4.Insurance Certificate 5.Equipment 6.Reference 7.Attachment B 8. (Save) Form Firm Qualification: Augusta Quality Lawn Care has been providing Lawn care maintenance for the past seven years, we have provided maintenance for Ryder Trucking for seven years, Goodale Landing for four years,and Vacant Lots for the Environmental Department,witch has included cutting some detention ponds. Firms Approach on project: On this project, once we received a work order for work to be completed,We would send the Operations manager/Supervisor to look at the work that is to be done, this way we could figure out the best approach to clean the detention pond. Once the best plan is put together to cut and clean the Detention Pond,we will Mobilize a Crew To get started. There is no one way to best tackle this job cause every pond is unique in its on way, (some berms are steeper than others, some has muddy bottoms the mower, or tractor want go, and some you have to figure out ways to get to it without making a property owner made.) After the Job is completed, the Supervisor will get a Measurement of work completed for that job, then turn it in to the Operations Manager. Operations Manager will check Periodically to make sure all employees are still on the same page. Team Members Qualification Bonnie Gregory-Owner Owner of Augusta Quality Lawn Care for the past seven years. Sonnies job on this project will consist of taken care of work orders received, making sure they get started and finished within the time frame.And keeping track of all work completed,so we can summit the correct amount of work completed,and bill correctly. John Gregory Operations-Manager Operations Manager for Augusta Quality Lawn Care for the past seven years, He has about twenty years in the Landscape industry. Johns job on this project would consist of managing the day to day operations. Making sure that all work orders received from Bonnie are started and completed within the time frame,Plan the best approach to get the work order done,And Monitor the work to make sure all work gets done in a safe and professional manner,and within specs. David Guy-Supervisor Supervisor for Augusta Quality Lawn Care for 7 Months, he has eight years in the landscape industry,and four years Supervisor experience. David will be responsible for making sure all work gets done Correctly,safely, and on time as required by AED. Current Work Load Augusta Quality Lawn Cares workload is high, however it will not affect our Ability to respond to work orders provided by AED, neither will it affect us completing the work on time. We employee Twelve Full Time employees, and three part time employees, and will hire more employees if needed. (who will work with supervisors)to complete all work Orders for AED. A cir CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATEDOwDOMYTY) 03/14/2016 I TIME CER IFICA1E IS Issuer.ASA MATTER OF INFORMATION OrEi<.Y AND CONFERS NO mONTe WON WE CIERTIFICATE HOLDER.TINS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIR ATIVEI.Y OR NEGATIVELY MEIN.ATTEND OR ALTER TIEIc COVERAGE AFFORDED erns PODS BELOW.THIS CERTIFICATE OF IIMURANCE DOES NOT CONSTUVIE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURERS).AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER,AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLZER. ofIMPORTAUT N trate holder Isen ADDITIONAL anuRED,Sl poMiHMR)mist Jfe HiiMiusd.MSIISROGATION To the tonna Owl oo mations MR PRIMP.cedail policies mg requiem)endowment. A lvMe neat on ThisceedLcate does not confer tights to the certificate holder in Neu of spots endoesemands). PRDGucem CONTACT CS&SSWELLS FARGO INSURANCE,INC. Psem HQI PO BOX 946580 mow FAX MAM AND.FL 327944580 (eA>c.L F'r twg Nak Phone-866-337-6595 ADDRESS: Fax-877-763-5122 INSWleMS)Arrange Centimes Nava • INS{RiED. a1S11IERt7�A:Arnencan CaSualOf Read,Fennsitivanla BONNIE GREGORY OSA AUGUSTA QUALITY LAWN INSURER e: CARE INSURER:: 1540 HERON WAY INSURER : HERMAN,GA 30815 INSURER E COVERAGES ISR F: CERTIFICATE NUMBER: REVISION NUMBER: THE IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAYS BEEN ISSUED TO THE QED NAME ABOVE FOR THE POLICY P NNDICATED.NOTUMTHSTAf DING ANY REQUENT,TERLMORCONDITIONOFANYCONTRACTOROTHER ammo NeTHRESPECTTo WHICHTHIS CERTIFTCATEMAY tE ISSUED ORMAY PERIAUi,THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY TME POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS,EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICES_liMITS SHOWN WAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID LTR TYPEOFINSURNIICE IYYD POLICYMW � UNITS GENERAL LIBERY A SRALUCNL GENERAL LwBILm EACH OCCURRENCE $1,000,000 CIAaASIYIAOE �` OCCUR PRET (EAoccurnmee)DAMAGE TO RENTED $300,000 A Y N 5094561347 101231201$ 10/23/2015 "�E,xP '«r person) �;y{10,1tE10 PERSDeunE 6 ADV 1N MAW $1,1100,000 GE7rLAGGREGATE LITRTAPPLffAPPLIES GENERAL AGGREGATE S2,000,000 po nJEC LOC PRODUCTS-COINPIDPACiG $2,000,001 AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY OOeMINED SINGLE MIT {Ea swear* /4NYAUTO BODILY AWRY(Parperaon) AUT BODILY INJURY(Per occident) HIRED AUTOSAUTOS PROP!QTY DA MBE (Per acdden0 L H EACH OCCURRENCE AGGREGATE DEO t ,RET ION INCEMPLOYERS'Lamm MATO- i!DTH - TORY LSSTS 1 ER OFFANY I.ER/M EXCLUOARTNEREXEED? C UTIVE Q EL.EACH ACCIDENT ouggadaplyrnN10 Iyos densUDaunder EL DISEASE-EA EMPLOYER DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below EL DISEASE-POLICY LBW DIECRIPTION OF°PE RM/OHS/LOCATIONS/VEHICLES(MMAI ACORD 101,AdMional Ramsks StlwMie IT mow mew is required) Certificate Holder is added as an additional insured as provided in the blanket additional insured endorsement per written contract. 5094561347 Insurance Ls applicable in the united states and it teTTitories(inclufing Georgia). FI'ATE laninsimwCANCELLATION SHOULDANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EJEPIIRATION DATE THERE(fe,M OTICEi,N.r.4/e DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. AUTHD RLPRESENTATWE ID 1986-2010 ACORD CORPORATION. Ail rights reserved. ACORD 25(2010105) The ACORD name and logo are registered marts of ACORD osc9185 • � YY" rl CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DAM March 14.2016 1 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY MID CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIRCATE HOLDER.THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AB END, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY 711E POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN/HE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER,AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: if the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL I18UFtED the poley(les)must be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED,subject to the farms and conditions of the policy,certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not corder rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such mss), PRODUCER CONTACT Prog Specially Insurance Agency = 1-888-302-8533ak iFAX 747 Alphae!hiv PCAGAQIafteoDmmercial.piogressive.COm Highland His al$uRER($AFFORDING COVERAGE - Nwcs QH 44143 fA: AmGrmrd 42390 INSURED mum 6: Progressive iranur,rnsusanaeCo. 35190 Bonnie Gregory DBA Aguas Quality Lawncare /NSU IERc: - 1540 Keion Way wsUreRq: INSURER E: Hephztah GA 30815 INSURER F: COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: REVISION NUMBER: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BLOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUUtaIENT,TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT watt RESPECT TO VOUCH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN,THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICES DESCRIBED HERBN IS SUBJECT TO AU.THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES.LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAWS. INSR ADDLIUDE MUM'OF POLIO/ESP LIR TYPE OFINSURANCEWM MVO POLICY NUMBER ONSOWYTYVI awevoirtm mere cO GAL IALUABIUTY EACH OCCURENCE $ DAMAGE CLAIMS-MADE I OCCUR S RENTED (Eewarrece) I `MED DSP(MT one person) $ —— PERSONAL S ADV INJURY S GENt AGGREGATE LOMAT APPLIES PER: LBENERAL AGGREGATE $ _...,_....._� -I n C POLICY LOC PRODUCTS- OMPJOP AGO i — Onent i AYIOSOMLE IMnL TY IXBIBINED SINGLE MST 's . i 1, , _ ANY AUTO BODILY INJURY¢+uperson) $ B ALL ONNED—AUTOS X BSCHEDULED AUTOS aJILr INJURY IPU:eobl*n9 s —HIRE AUTOS AUTOS f S —____. i UMBRELLA UAB OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE i — EXCESSUAB CLAIMS-FADE AGGREGATE $ DEDRETENTIONS $ WORKEMB001MBISA1wN I ~rARTE I Ea AND LIMPLO4m'LUIBIUTY YIN ANY PROPRIETORIPARTNERIEXECUTNE A a NJA BOWC670341 05/082015 05108/2076 EL EACH r s 100,000 • rrleA Le EL DISEASE.EA EMPLOYEE$ 100,000 *Soft under DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS bebw _ E.L.DISEASE-POLICY LIMIT i 500.000 DeSC10P11001 OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONS!VEHICLES(*CORD 101,AAAMontl Rnaadks 0400011ule,may bea S dtsd Hamm owns is nq.i.d) Exclusion(s):Bonnie Gregory The Wort ens Compensation poky provides coverage while work is performed in Georgia. CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THS. NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. . AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE GA 30078 I. J iieW�j/7inS ID 1988-2014 ACORD CORPORATION, All rights reserved. ACORD 25(2014/01) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD Equipment 2 Gravely 52" Mowers 2 60" Gravely Mower 144" Gravely Mower 1 Exmark walk behind mower 1 Honda push Mower 1 John Deer Tractor 12 echo string trimers 4 Echo Back Pack blowers 1 Billy Goat push blower 2 Echo Edgers 3 Echo Hedge Trimmers 4 Echo Chain saws 2 16' utility trailers 212' utility trailers 1 2001 extended cab dodge 1500 1 2001 extended cab Ford f150 1 2006 extended cab Chevrolet 1500 1 2003 4 door Chevrolet avalanch EOGIA You Must Complete and Return anth Your Submittal. ,.moment Must Be Notarized Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements(SAVE)Program Affidavit Verifying Status for Augusta, Georgia Benefit Application By executing this affidavit under oath,as an applicant for an Augusta,Georgia Business License or Occupation Tax Certificate,Alcohol License,Taxi Permit,Contract or other public benefit as reference in O.C.G.A. Section 50-36-1, I am stating the following with respect to my proposal for an Augusta, Georgia contract for RFP#16-152 On Call Vegetation Control&Right-of Way Mowing [Proposal Project wand Project Nome] John Gregory [Print/Type:Name of natural person applying on behalf of Indviduat business,corporation,partnership,or other Private entiYl Bonnie Gregory/Augusta Quality Lawn Care Mi nt/Type:Name of business,carpo atimy parmershlp,or ofher piWate entity] 1.) X I am a citizen of the United States. OR 2.) I am a legal permanent resident 18 years of age or older. OR 3.) I am an otherwise qualified alien (8§ USC 1641)or nonimmigrant under the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act(8 USC 1101 et seq.)18 years of age or older and lawfully present in the United States. In making the above representation under oath, I understand that any person who knowingly and willfully makes a"false,fictitious,or fraudulent statement or representation in an affidavit shall be guilty of a violation of Code Section 16-10-20 of the Official Code of Georgia. ceiDdriU01\41,:c Signature of Applicant 1K)1 ei-tcsof Printed Name Alien Registration Number for Non-Citizens SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN BEFORE ME ON THIS THE DAY OF J" - ,20 ) O a",a��unnnuurur,' EKE Spy Notary Public J OTARI.�'Sci�' EXPIRES My Commission Expires CI 1 NOTARY SEAL = GEORGIA MARCH 91G 18 ;` PUBL , ri fit r r .: �,' € kee 3 t k<,1 AM!),REWiFifv.Hf_MTh Ji l r St.ff.i,11 1 ��i MONO CG\ f ,,*a REV.7/12/2.015 RFP 15-152 On CBI[Maintenance yegetatign Contrpt art Right of Way Mowing RFP Due Tuesday,May 3,2016 dig 11:00 a.m. Page 8 of 53 NI ` C E O R Q I A STATE OF GEORGIA-COUNTY OF RICHMOND BID/RFP/RFQ# 16-152 SUBCONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT By executing this affidavit, the undersigned subcontractor verifies its compliance with 0.C.G.A. 13- 10-91, stating affirmatively that the individual, firm, or corporation which is engaged in the physical performance of services under a contract with Engineering Department on behalf of Augusta Richmond County Board of Commissioners has registered with and is participating in a federal work authorization program* [any of the electronic verification of work authorization programs operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security or any equivalent federal work authorization program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security to verify information of newly hired employees, pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 ([RCA), P.L. 99-603], in accordance with the applicability provisions and deadlines established in O. C. G.A 13-10-91. 639585 E-VerifyUser Identification Number Augusta Quality Lawn Care Company Name BY: Authorized Officer or Agent C, (Contractor Signature) OperRtio s Title OR Authorized Officer orManager eenYofontractor Georgia Law rg requires your company to have an John Gregory E-Verify*User Identification Number on or after July 1,2009. Printed Name of Authorized Officer or Agent For additional information: State of Georgia httD://www.dol.state.va.uslixdf/rules/300 1 Q 1.Ddf SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN BEFORE ME ON THIS THE 'sale-ver c- •. enroll/ 4 DAY OF .201 r� • ,� Gemco S . .•.otiiNi \,g) toGlT t,XOTAFY Notary Pu My Commission Aires: :C�': ®ate C' j°l/BL1G ` - /0- 2.6Z0 NOT /tio?p1°'• ' COt1NIM Note: The successful vendor wilt submit the above forms to the Procurement Department no later than five(5)days after receiving the "Letter of Recommendation"(Venc'or's letter will denote the date forms are to be received). x.7/2212011 RFP Item#16.152 On Cat Maintenance Vegetation Control and Right-of--Way Mowing Page 2 of 3 G E" UR CIA In accordance with the Laws of Georgia,the following affidavit is required by all vendors NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT OF SUBCONTRACTOR i. John Gregory I Augusta Quality Lawn Care certify that this bid or proposal is made without prior understanding, agreement or connection with any corporation, firm or person submitting a bid for the same work, labor or service to be done or the supplies, materials or equipment to be furnished and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. I understand collusive bidding is a violation of state and federal law and can result in fines, prison sentences and civil damages awards.I agree to abide by all conditions of this bid or proposal and certify that I am authorized to sign this bid or proposal for the bidder. Affiant further states that pursuant to O.C.G.A.Section 36-91-21 (d)and(e), Auguste Quality I awn Care has not, by itself or with others, directly or indirectly, prevented or attempted to prevent competition in such bidding or proposals by any means whatsoever.Affiant further states that(s)he has not prevented or endeavored to prevent anyone from making a bid or offer on the project by any means whatever, nor has Affiant caused or induced another to withdraw a bid or offer for the work. Affiant further states that the said offer of Augusta Duality t awn Care is bona fide, and that no one has gone to any supplier and attempted to get such person or company to furnish the materials to the bidder only,or if furnished to any other bidder,that the material shall be at a higher price. ignature of Authorized Company Representative Operations Manager Title Sworn to and subscx before me this +'v day of 7 ,204 ` Nota gna.' tr;tICQ .`" w rr1OTgy c ` i .Notary Public: F fanSo,tri 00 DOUS (Print Name) ;a7 I fie' .i County: kik .t.."--C.3.1:__01401%. n tY: NWN1Z :• �BL1G 'f,:t Commission Expires: 4-- ►t9— ?0 p 9, �t.. �?,. , NOTARY SEAL cOUN'1"4 �' ,,' Note: The successful vendor will submit the above forms to the Procurement Department no later than five(5)days after receiving the "Letter of Recommendation"(Vendor's letter will denote the date forms are to be received). Rev.7/22/2011 RFP Item#16152 On Cali Maintenance Vegetation Conimi end fight-of-Way Mowing Page 3 of 3 s—VeriFykF . _ „. 'ys1.,1A't Company ID Number:639585 THE E-VERIFY PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ARTICLE I PURPOSE AND AUTHORITY This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) sets forth the points of agreement between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Bonnie Gregory (Employer) regarding the Employer's participation in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). This MOU explains certain features of the E-Verify program and enumerates specific responsibilities of OHS, the Social Security Administration (SSA), and the Employer. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form 1-9). For covered government contractors, E- Verify is used to verify the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees and all existing employees assigned to Federal contracts or to verify the entire workforce if the contractor so chooses. Authority for the E-Verify program is found in Title IV, Subtitle A, of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996(IIRIRA), Pub. L. 104208, 110 Stat. 3009, as amended (8 U.S.C. § 1324a note). Authority for use of the E-Verify program by Federal contractors and subcontractors covered by the terms of Subpart 22.18, "Employment Eligibility Verification",of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) (hereinafter referred to in this MOU as a "Federal contractor with the FAR E-Verify clause") to verify the employment eligibility of certain employees working on Federal contracts is also found in Subpart 22.18 and in Executive Order 12989,as amended. ARTICLE II FUNCTIONS TO BE PERFORMED A. RESPONSIBILITIES OF SSA 1. SSA agrees to provide the Employer with available information that allows the Employer to confirm the accuracy of Social Security Numbers provided by all employees verified under this MOU and the employment authorization of U.S. citizens. 2.SSA agrees to provide to the Employer appropriate assistance with operational problems that may arise during the Employer's participation in the E-Verify program. SSA agrees to provide the Employer with names, titles, addresses, and telephone numbers of SSA representatives to be contacted during the E-Verify process. 3. SSA agrees to safeguard the information provided by the Employer through the E-Verify program procedures, and to limit access to such information, as is appropriate by law, to individuals responsible for the verification of Social Security Numbers and for evaluation of the E-Verify program or such other persons or entities who may be authorized by SSA as governed Page 1 of 131 E-Verify MOU for Employer I Revision Date 09/01/09 www.dhs.govlE-Verify EVenly � , Company ID Number.639586 by the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. § 552a), the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1306(a)), and SSA regulations(20 CFR Part 401). 4.SSA agrees to provide a means of automated verification that is designed(in conjunction with DHS's automated system if necessary) to provide confirmation or tentative nonconflrmation of U.S.citizens'employment eligibility within 3 Federal Government work days of the initial inquiry. 5. SSA agrees to provide a means of secondary verification (including updating SSA records as may be necessary)for employees who contest SSA tentative nonconfirmations that is designed to provide final confirmation or nonconfirmation of U.S. citizens' employment eligibility and accuracy of SSA records for both citizens and non-citizens within 10 Federal Government work days of the date of referral to SSA, unless SSA determines that more than 10 days may be necessary. In such cases, SSA will provide additional verification instructions. B. RESPONSIBIUT1ES OF DHS 1. After SSA verifies the accuracy of SSA records for employees through E-Verify, OHS agrees to provide the Employer access to selected data from DHS's database to enable the Employer to conduct,to the extent authorized by this MOU: •Automated verification checks on employees by electronic means, and •Photo verification checks(when available)on employees. 2. OHS agrees to provide to the Employer appropriate assistance with operational problems that may arise during the Employer's participation in the E-Verify program. DHS agrees to provide the Employer names, titles, addresses, and telephone numbers of OHS representatives to be contacted during the E-Verify process. 3. DHS agrees to make available to the Employer at the E-Verify Web site and on the E-Verify Web browser, instructional materials on E-Verify policies, procedures and requirements for both SSA and DHS, including restrictions on the use of E-Verify. DHS agrees to provide training materials on E-Verify. 4. DHS agrees to provide to the Employer a notice,which indicates the Employer's participation in the E-Verify program. DHS also agrees to provide to the Employer anti-discrimination notices issued by the Office of Special Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices (OSC), Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice. 5. DHS agrees to issue the Employer a user identification number and password that permits the Employer to verify information provided by employees with DHS's database. 6. DHS agrees to safeguard the information provided to DHS by the Employer, and to limit access to such information to individuals responsible for the verification of employees' employment eligibility and for evaluation of the E-Verify program, or to such other persons or entities as may be authorized by applicable law. Information will be used only to verify the accuracy of Social Security Numbers and employment eligibility,to enforce the Immigration and Page 2 of 131 E-Verify MOV for Employer I Revision Date 09/01/09 www.dhs.gov/E-Verify s-VeriFy . Company ID Number:639585 Nationality Act (INA) and Federal criminal laws, and to administer Federal contracting requirements. 7. DHS agrees to provide a means of automated verification that is designed (in conjunction with SSA verification procedures) to provide confirmation or tentative nonconfirmation of employees'employment eligibility within 3 Federal Government work days of the initial inquiry. 8. OHS agrees to provide a means of secondary verification(including updating DHS records as may be necessary)for employees who contest DHS tentative nonconfirmations and photo non- match tentative nonconfirmations that is designed to provide final confirmation or nonconfirmation of the employees' employment eligibility within 10 Federal Government work days of the date of referral to OHS, unless OHS determines that more than 10 days may be necessary.In such cases, DHS will provide additional verification instructions. C. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EMPLOYER 1. The Employer agrees to display the notices supplied by DHS in a prominent place that is clearly visible to prospective employees and ail employees who are to be verified through the system. 2. The Employer agrees to provide to the SSA and DHS the names, titles, addresses, and telephone numbers of the Employer representatives to be contacted regarding E-Verify. 3. The Employer agrees to become familiar with and comply with the most recent version of the E Verify User Manual. 4. The Employer agrees that any Employer Representative who will perform employment verification queries will complete the E-Verify Tutorial before that individual initiates any queries. A. The Employer agrees that all Employer representatives will take the refresher tutorials initiated by the E-Verify program as a condition of continued use of E-Verify. B. Failure to complete a refresher tutorial will prevent the Employer from continued use of the program. 5.The Employer agrees to comply with current Form 1-9 procedures,with two exceptions: •If an employee presents a"List B"identity document,the Employer agrees to only accept"List 8"documents that contain a photo. (List B documents identified in 8 C.F.R.§274a.2(b)(1)(B))can be presented during the Form 1-9 process to establish identity.) If an employee objects to the photo requirement for religious reasons,the Employer should contact E-Verify at 888-464-4218. • If an employee presents a DHS Form 1-551 (Permanent Resident Card)or Form 1-766 (Employment Authorization Document)to complete the Form 1-9,the Employer agrees to make a photocopy of the document and to retain the photocopy with the employee's Form 1-9.The photocopy must be of sufficient quality to allow for verification of the photo Page 3 of 13 1 E-Verify MOU for Employer I Revision Date o9/01%o9 www.dhs.gov/E Verify E-VeriFy �.,, ., Company ID Number:635585 and written information. The employer will use the photocopy to verify the photo and to assist OHS with its review of photo non-matches that are contested by employees. Note that employees retain the right to present any List A, or List B and List C,documentation to complete the Form 1-9.DHS may in the future designate other documents that activate the photo screening tool. 6. The Employer understands that participation in E-Verify does not exempt the Employer from the responsibility to complete, retain, and make available for inspection Forms 1-9 that relate to its employees, or from other requirements of applicable regulations or laws, including the obligation to comply with the antidiscrimination requirements of section 2748 of the INA with respect to Form 1-9 procedures, except for the following modified requirements applicable by reason of the Employer's participation in E-Verify: (1) identity described inparagraph 5 �' documents must have photos, as above; (2) a rebuttable presumption is established that the Employer has not violated section 274A(a)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act(INA)with respect to the hiring of any individual if it obtains confirmation of the identity and employment eligibility of the individual in good faith compliance with the terms and conditions of E-Verify; (3) the Employer must notify DHS if it continues to employ any employee after receiving a final nonconfirmation, and is subject to a civil money penalty between $550 and $1,100 for each failure to notify DHS of continued employment following a final nonconfirmation; (4) the Employer is subject to a rebuttable presumption that it has knowingly employed an unauthorized alien in violation of section 274A(a)(1)(A) if the Employer continues to employ an employee after receiving a final nonconfirmation; and (5) no person or entity participating in E-Verify is civilly or criminally liable under any law for any action taken in good faith based on information provided through the confirmation system. DHS reserves the right to conduct Form 1-9 and E-Verify system compliance inspections during the course of E-Verify, as well as to conduct any other enforcement activity authorized by law. 7. The Employer agrees to initiate E-Verify verification procedures for new employees within 3 Employer business days after each employee has been hired (but after the Form 1-9 has been completed), and to complete as many (but only as many) steps of the E-Verify process as are necessary according to the E-Verify User Manual, or in the case of Federal contractors with the FAR E-Verify clause, the E-Verify User Manual for Federal Contractors. The Employer is prohibited from initiating verification procedures before the employee has been hired and the Form 1-9 completed. if the automated system to be queried is temporarily unavailable,the 3-day time period is extended until it is again operational in order to accommodate the Employer's attempting, in good faith, to make inquiries during the period of unavailability. Employers may initiate verification by notating the Form 1-9 in circumstances where the employee has applied for a Social Security Number (SSN) from the SSA and is waiting to receive the SSN, provided that the Employer performs an E-Verify employment verification query using the employee's SSN as soon as the SSN becomes available. 8. The Employer agrees not to use E-Verify procedures for pre-employment screening of job applicants, in support of any unlawful employment practice, or for any other use not authorized by this MOU. Employers must use E-Verify for all new employees, unless an Employer is a Federal contractor that qualifies for the exceptions described in Article II.D.1.c. Except as provided in Article II.D, the Employer will not verify selectively and will not verify employees hired before the effective date of this MOU. The Employer understands that if the Employer uses the E-Verify system for any purpose other than as authorized by this MOU,the Employer Page 4 of 131 E Verify MOU for Employer l Revision Date 09101/09 Www.dhs.govlE-Verify E-Verify .„,„ Company ID Number.639585 may be subject to appropriate legal action and termination of its access to SSA and DHS information pursuant to this MOU. 9. The Employer agrees to follow appropriate procedures (see Article III. below) regarding tentative nonconfirmations, including notifying employees in private of the finding and providing them written notice of the findings, providing written referral instructions to employees, allowing employees to contest the finding, and not taking adverse action against employees if they choose to contest the finding. Further, when employees contest a tentative nonconfirmation based upon a photo non-match, the Employer is required to take affirmative steps (see Article 111.8.below)to contact DHS with information necessary to resolve the challenge. 10. The Employer agrees not to take any adverse action against an employee based upon the employee's perceived employment eligibility status while SSA or OHS is processing the verification request unless the Employer obtains knowledge(as defined in 8 C.F.R. §274a.1(I)) that the employee is not work authorized. The Employer understands that an initial inability of the SSA or DHS automated verification system to verify work authorization, a tentative nonconfirmation, a case in continuance (indicating the need for additional time for the government to resolve a case), or the finding of a photo non-match, does not establish, and should not be interpreted as evidence, that the employee is not work authorized. In any of the cases listed above, the employee must be provided a full and fair opportunity to contest the finding, and if he or she does so, the employee may not be terminated or suffer any adverse employment consequences based upon the employee's perceived employment eligibility status (including denying, reducing, or extending work hours, delaying or preventing training, requiring an employee to work in poorer conditions,refusing to assign the employee to a Federal contract or other assignment, or otherwise subjecting an employee to any assumption that he or she is unauthorized to work) until and unless secondary verification by SSA or DHS has been completed and a final nonconfirmation has been issued. If the employee does not choose to contest a tentative nonconfirmation or a photo non-match or if a secondary verification is completed and a final nonconfirmation is issued,then the Employer can find the employee is not work authorized and terminate the employee's employment. Employers or employees with questions about a final nonconfirmation may call E-Verify at 1-888-464-4218 or OSC at 1-800- 255-8155 or 1-800-237-2515(TDD). 11. The Employer agrees to comply with Title VH of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and section 274E of the INA, as applicable, by not discriminating unlawfully against any individual in hiring, firing, or recruitment or referral practices because of his or her national origin or, in the case of a protected individual as defined in section 2746(a)(3) of the INA, because of his or her citizenship status. The Employer understands that such illegal practices can include selective verification or use of E-Verify except as provided in part D below, or discharging or refusing to hire employees because they appear or sound "foreign" or have received tentative nonconfirmations. The Employer further understands that any violation of the unfair immigration- related employment practices provisions in section 274B of the INA could subject the Employer to civil penalties, back pay awards, and other sanctions, and violations of Title VII could subject the Employer to back pay awards, compensatory and punitive damages. Violations of either section 2746 of the INA or Title VII may also lead to the termination of its participation in E- Verify. If the Employer has any questions relating to the anti-discrimination provision, it should contact OSC at 1-800-255-8155 or 1-800-237-2515(TDD). Page 5 of 13 1E-Verify MOU for Employer I Revision Date 09/01/09 www.dhs.gov/E-Verify s-VeriFy .� "41Y ite Company ID Number:639586 12. The Employer agrees to record the case verification number on the employee's Form 1-9 or to print the screen containing the case verification number and attach it to the employee's Form 1-9. 13. The Employer agrees that it will use the information it receives from SSA or DHS pursuant to E-Verify and this MOU only to confirm the employment eligibility of employees as authorized by this MOU. The Employer agrees that it will safeguard this Information, and means of access to it (such as PINS and passwords) to ensure that it is not used for any other purpose and as necessary to protect its confidentiality, including ensuring that it is not disseminated to any person other than employees of the Employer who are authorized to perform the Employer's responsibilities under this MOU, except for such dissemination as may be authorized in advance by SSA or DHS for legitimate purposes. 14.The Employer acknowledges that the information which it receives from SSA is governed by the Privacy Act(5 U.S.C. §552a(i)(1)and (3)) and the Social Security Act(42 U.S.C. 1306(a)), and that any person who obtains this information under false pretenses or uses it for any purpose other than as provided for in this MOU may be subject to criminal penalties. 15. The Employer agrees to cooperate with OHS and SSA in their compliance monitoring and evaluation of E-Verify, including by permitting OHS and SSA, upon reasonable notice,to review Forms 1-9 and other employment records and to interview it and its employees regarding the Employer's use of E-Verify, and to respond in a timely and accurate manner to DHS requests for information relating to their participation in E-Verify. D.RESPONSIBILITIES OF FEDERAL CONTRACTORS WITH THE FAR E-VERIFY CLAUSE 1. The Employer understands that if it is a subject to the employment verification terms in Subpart 22.18 of the FAR, it must verify the employment eligibility of any existing employee assigned to the contract and all new hires, as discussed in the Supplemental Guide for Federal Contractors. Once an employee has been verified through E-Verify by the Employer, the Employer may not reverify the employee through E-Verify. a. Federal contractors with the FAR E-Verify clause agree to become familiar with and comply with the most recent versions of the E-Verify User Manual for Federal Contractors and the E-Verify Supplemental Guide for Federal Contractors. b. Federal contractors with the FAR E-Verffy clause agree to complete a tutorial for Federal contractors with the FAR E-Verify clause. c. Federal contractors with the FAR E-Verify clause not enrolled at the time of contract award: An Employer that is not enrolled in E-Verify at the time of a contract award must enroll as a Federal contractor with the FAR E-Verify clause in E-Verify within 30 calendar days of contract award and, within 90 days of enrollment, begin to use E-Verify to initiate verification of employment eligibility of new hires of the Employer who are working in the United States, whether or not assigned to the contract. Once the Employer begins verifying new hires, such verification of new hires must be initiated within 3 business days after the date of hire. Once enrolled in E-Verify as a Federal contractor with the FAR E-Verify clause, the Employer must initiate verification of employees assigned to the contract within 90 calendar days from the time Page 6 of 131E-Verify MOU for Employer!Revision Date 00/01/09 www.dhs.govlE-Verify E-Verify 3Yn r+At- Company iD Number.639585 of enrollment in the system and after the date and selecting which employees will be verified in E-Verify or within 30 days of an employee's assignment to the contract,whichever date is later. d. Employers that are already enrolled in E-Verify at the time of a contract award but are not enrolled in the system as a Federal contractor with the FAR E-Verify clause: Employers enrolled in E-Verify for 90 days or more at the time of a contract award must use E-Verify to initiate verification of employment eligibility for new hires of the Employer who are working in the United States, whether or not assigned to the contract, within 3 business days after the date of hire. Employers enrolled in E-Verify as other than a Federal contractor with the FAR E-Verify clause, must update E-Verify to indicate that they are a Federal contractor with the FAR E- Verify clause within 30 days after assignment to the contract. If the Employer is enrolled in E- Verify for 90 calendar days or less at the time of contract award, the Employer must, within 90 days of enrollment, begin to use E Verify to initiate verification of new hires of the contractor who are working in the United States,whether or not assigned to the contract. Such verification of new hires must be initiated within 3 business days after the date of hire. An Employer enrolled as a Federal contractor with the FAR E-Verify clause in E-Verify must initiate verification of each employee assigned to the contract within 90 calendar days after date of contract award or within 30 days after assignment to the contract,whichever is later. e. Institutions of higher education, State, local and tribal governments and sureties: Federal contractors with the FAR E-Verify clause that are institutions of higher education (as defined at 20 U.S.C. 1001(a)),State or local governments,governments of Federally recognized Indian tribes, or sureties performing under a takeover agreement entered into with a Federal agency pursuant to a performance bond may choose to only verify new and existing employees assigned to the Federal contract. Such Federal contractors with the FAR E-Verify clause may, however, elect to verify all new hires, and/or all existing employees hired after November 6, 1986. The provisions of Article iI.D, paragraphs 1.a and 1.b of this MOU providing timeframes for initiating employment verification of employees assigned to a contract apply to such institutions of higher education, State,local and tribal governments, and sureties. f.Verification of all employees: Upon enrollment, Employers who are Federal contractors with the FAR E-Verify clause may elect to verify employment eligibility of all existing employees working in the United States who were hired after November 6, 1986, instead of verifying only new employees and those existing employees assigned to a covered Federal contract. After enrollment, Employers must elect to do so only in the manner designated by DHS and initiate E- Verify verification of all existing employees within 180 days after the election. g. Form 1-9 procedures for existing employees of Federal contractors with the FAR E- Verify clause: Federal contractors with the FAR E-Verify clause may choose to complete new Forms 1-9 for all existing employees other than those that are completely exempt from this process. Federal contractors with the FAR E-Verify clause may also update previously completed Forms 1-9 to initiate E-Verify verification of existing employees who are not completely exempt as long as that Form 1-9 is complete (including the SSN), complies with Article II.C.5, the employee's work authorization has not expired, and the Employer has reviewed the information reflected in the Form 1-9 either in person or in communications with the employee to ensure that the employee's stated basis in section 1 of the Form 1-9 for work authorization has not changed (including, but not limited to, a lawful permanent resident alien having become a naturalized U.S. citizen). If the Employer is unable to determine that the Form Page 7 of 131E-Verify MOU for Employer I Revision Date 09101/09 www.dhs.gov/E-Verlfy : -veriryn t� � A Company ID Number 639585 1-9 complies with Article Il.C.5, if the employee's basis for work authorization as attested in section 1 has expired or changed, or if the Form 1-9 contains no SSN or is otherwise incomplete, the Employer shall complete a new 1-9 consistent with Article II.C.5, or update the previous 1-9 to provide the necessary information. If section 1 of the Form 1-9 is otherwise valid and up-to- date and the form otherwise complies with Article II.C.5, but reflects documentation (such as a U.S. passport or Form 1-551) that expired subsequent to completion of the Form 1-9, the Employer shall not require the production of additional documentation, or use the photo screening tool described in Article ll.C.5, subject to any additional or superseding instructions that may be provided on this subject in the Supplemental Guide for Federal Contractors. Nothing in this section shall be construed to require a second verification using E-Verify of any assigned employee who has previously been verified as a newly hired employee under this MOU, or to authorize verification of any existing employee by any Employer that is not a Federal contractor with the FAR E-Verify clause. 2. The Employer understands that if it is a Federal contractor with the FAR E-Verify clause, its compliance with this MOU is a performance requirement under the terms of the Federal contract or subcontract, and the Employer consents to the release of information relating to compliance with its verification responsibilities under this MOU to contracting officers or other officials authorized to review the Employer's compliance with Federal contracting requirements. ARTICLE III REFERRAL OF INDIVIDUALS TO SSA AND DHS A. REFERRAL TO SSA 1. If the Employer receives a tentative nonconfirmation issued by SSA,the Employer must print the notice as directed by the E-Verify system and provide it to the employee so that the employee may determine whether he or she will contest the tentative nonconfirmation. The Employer must review the tentative nonconfirmation with the employee in private. 2. The Employer will refer employees to SSA field offices only as directed by the automated system based on a tentative nonconfirmation, and only after the Employer records the case verification number, reviews the input to detect any transaction errors, and determines that the employee contests the tentative nonconfirmation.The Employer will transmit the Social Security Number to SSA for verification again if this review indicates a need to do so. The Employer will determine whether the employee contests the tentative nonconfirmation as soon as possible after the Employer receives it. 3. If the employee contests an SSA tentative nonconfirmation,the Employer will provide the employee with a system-generated referral letter and instruct the employee to visit an SSA office within 8 Federal Government work days. SSA will electronically transmit the result of the referral to the Employer within 10 Federal Government work days of the referral unless it determines that more than 10 days is necessary.The Employer agrees to check the E-Verify system regularly for case updates. 4. The Employer agrees not to ask the employee to obtain a printout from the Social Security Number database (the Numident) or other written verification of the Social Security Number from the SSA. Page 8 of 13 I E Verity MOU for Employer I Revision Date 09/01/09 www.dhs.govlE-Verify VeriFyt Company ID Number.639585 B. REFERRAL TO DHS 1. If the Employer receives a tentative nonconfirmation issued by DHS, the Employer must print the tentative nonconfirmation notice as directed by the E-Verify system and provide it to the employee so that the employee may determine whether he or she will contest the tentative nonconfirmation. The Employer must review the tentative nonconfirmation with the employee in private. 2. If the Employer finds a photo non-match for an employee who provides a document for which the automated system has transmitted a photo, the employer must print the photo non-match tentative nonconfirmation notice as directed by the automated system and provide it to the employee so that the employee may determine whether he or she will contest the finding. The Employer must review the tentative nonconfirmation with the employee in private. 3. The Employer agrees to refer individuals to DHS only when the employee chooses to contest a tentative nonconfirmation received from DHS automated verification process or when the Employer issues a tentative nonconfirmation based upon a photo non-match.The Employer will determine whether the employee contests the tentative nonconfirmation as soon as possible after the Employer receives it. 4. If the employee contests a tentative nonconfirmation issued by DHS, the Employer will provide the employee with a referral letter and instruct the employee to contact OHS through its toll-free hotline(as found on the referral letter)within 8 Federal Government work days. 5. If the employee contests a tentative nonconfirmation based upon a photo non-match,the Employer will provide the employee with a referral letter to DHS. DHS will electronically transmit the result of the referral to the Employer within 10 Federal Government work days of the referral unless it determines that more than 10 days is necessary.The Employer agrees to check the E- Verify system regularly for case updates. 6.The Employer agrees that if an employee contests a tentative nonconfirmation based upon a photo non-match,the Employer will send a copy of the employee's Form 1-551 or Form I-766 to DHS for review by: •Scanning and uploading the document, or •Sending a photocopy of the document by an express mail account(paid for at employer expense). 7. If the Employer determines that there is a photo non-match when comparing the photocopied List B document described in Article II.C.5 with the image generated in E-Verify,the Employer must forward the employee's documentation to DHS using one of the means described in the preceding paragraph,and allow DHS to resolve the case. ARTICLE IV SERVICE PROVISIONS Page 9 of 131E-Verify MOU for Employer I Revision Date 09/01/09 www.dhs.gov/E-Verify B-Verily _ * . Company ID Number:639565 SSA and DHS will not charge the Employer for verification services performed under this MOU. The Employer is responsible for providing equipment needed to make inquiries. To access E- Verify, an Employer will need a personal computer with Internet access. ARTICLE V PARTIES A. This MOU is effective upon the signature of all parties,and shall continue in effect for as long as the SSA and DHS conduct the E-Verify program unless modified in writing by the mutual consent of all parties,or terminated by any party upon 30 days prior written notice to the others. Any and all system enhancements to the E-Verify program by DHS or SSA, including but not limited to the E-Verify checking against additional data sources and instituting new verification procedures, will be covered under this MOU and will not cause the need for a supplemental MOU that outlines these changes. DHS agrees to train employers on all changes made to E- Verify through the use of mandatory refresher tutorials and updates to the E-Verify User Manual, the E-Verify User Manual for Federal Contractors or the E-Verify Supplemental Guide for Federal Contractors. Even without changes to E-Verify, DHS reserves the right to require employers to take mandatory refresher tutorials. An Employer that is a Federal contractor with the FAR E-Verify clause may terminate this MOU when the Federal contract that requires its participation in E-Verify is terminated or completed. In such a circumstance, the Federal contractor with the FAR E-Verlfy clause must provide written notice to DHS. If an Employer that is a Federal contractor with the FAR E-Verify clause fails to provide such notice, that Employer will remain a participant in the E-Verify program, will remain bound by the terms of this MOU that apply to participants that are not Federal contractors with the FAR E-Verify clause, and will be required to use the E-Verify procedures to verify the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees, B. Notwithstanding Article V, part A of this MOU, DHS may terminate this MOU if deemed necessary because of the requirements of law or policy, or upon a determination by SSA or DHS that there has been a breach of system integrity or security by the Employer, or a failure on the part of the Employer to comply with established procedures or legal requirements. The Employer understands that if it is a Federal contractor with the FAR E-Verify clause, termination of this MOU by any party for any reason may negatively affect Its performance of its contractual responsibilities. C. Some or all SSA and DHS responsibilities under this MOU may be performed by contractor(s), and SSA and DHS may adjust verification responsibilities between each other as they may determine necessary. By separate agreement with DHS, SSA has agreed to perform its responsibilities as described in this MOU. D. Nothing in this MOU is intended, or should be construed, to create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law by any third party against the United States, its agencies, officers, or employees,or against the Employer, its agents,officers, or employees. E. Each party shall be solely responsible for defending any claim or action against it arising out of or related to E-Verify or this MOU, whether civil or criminal, and for any liability wherefrom, including (but not limited to) any dispute between the Employer and any other person or entity Page 10 of 131 E-Verify MOU for Employer I Revision Date 09/01/09 www.dhs.gov/E-Velify Lr E-Verify • Company ID Number.639585 regarding the applicability of Section 403(d) of IIRIRA to any action taken or allegedly taken by the Employer. F. The Employer understands that the fact of its participation in E-Verify is not confidential information and may be disclosed as authorized or required by law and OHS or SSA policy, including but not limited to, Congressional oversight, E-Verify publicity and media inquiries, determinations of compliance with Federal contractual requirements,and responses to inquiries under the Freedom of Information Act(FOIA). G.The foregoing constitutes the full agreement on this subject between DHS and the Employer. H. The individuals whose signatures appear below represent that they are authorized to enter into this MOU on behalf of the Employer and DHS respectively. Page 11 of 13 I E-Vertfy MOU for Employer Reviskn Date 09/01/09 www.dhs.gov/E•Verify E_veri suy_,___,_.____ . kf lir, Company ID Number:639586 To be accepted as a participant in E-Verify, you should only sign the Employer's Section of the signature page. If you have any questions,contact E-Verify at 888-464-4218. Employer BeinieGregOry-- olLil_t GIregory - - (Please Type or Prini) — I rromi---- - - ----— ------- - - I , i ! Electror___±._: _: y___WISIgtivg _ _ __ , 02/04/2013 1 • — ignature ---- — Peparbnent of Homeland Security-Verification Division IUSCIS Verification Division Wame(Please Type or Print) i3 Tele I l i .1417enacittrowea nically Signed i g2/04112013 te 1 i ! 1 , t [ _ 1 .. , ! Information Required for the E-Verify Program ! Ii Information relating to our Company: ICompany Name: nnie Gregory I ComparlfacIlity Address: 540 Keron WaY Nephzibab,GA 30015 1. 4 I i 1 i t —1- i 1 Company Alternate ; Address: 1 , I , I i _ . Employer Identification 1 Number: 254450086 i Page 12 of 131&Verify MOU for Employer I Revision Date 09/01/09 www.dhs.govIE-Verify --- --- ---------- _______ ,...0 E-VeriFy hK V Company ID Number:639585 North American Industry Classification Systems Code: P Administrator. Number of Employees: 11 to 4 Number of Sites Verified for: i lAre you verifying for more than I site. If yes,please provide the number of sites verified for each State: • GEORGIA 1 site(s) Information relating to the Program Administrator(s)for your Company on policy questions or operational problems: Name: John W Gregory Telephone Number: (786)592-9841 Fax Number: (706)592-0864 E-mail Address: augustaqualitylawecarc®yahoocem Name: Gregory M Bonnie Telephone Number (706)592-9841 Fax Number: (706)392-0864 E-mail Address: aaguataquaiitylswacare®rahoocom Page 13 of 13 I E-Verily MOU for Employer I Revision Date 09/01/09 www.dhs.govlE-Verify Attachment B You Must Complete and Return the 2 pages of Attachment B with Your Submittal, Document Must 8e Notarized. Augusta,Georgia Augusta Procurement Department ATM:Procurement Director 535 Telfair Street,Suite 605 Augusta,Georgia 30901 Name of Proponent Augusta Quality lawn Care Street Address: 1540 Keron Way City,State,bp Code: Hephzibah G.A. 30815 Phone: 706=592=9841 Fax: 706=592=0864 Email: augustaoualitylawncaregitvahoo.com Do You Have A Business License? Yes: X No: Augusta,GA Business Hoene#for your Company(Must Provide): LCC20100000771 Your State/Local BUST ness License#for your Company(Must Provide): LCC20100000771 misty controcaws License#(Must Provide if applicable): N/A MUST BE LISTED ON FRONT OF ENVELOPE General Contractor License/(Must Provide if apolicable): N/A Additional Spedaky license#(Mast Provide if applicable): N/A NOTE: Company must be licensed In the Governmental entity for where they do the majority of their business. If your Governmental entity(State or Local) does not require a business license,please state above(Procurement will verify),your company will be required to obtain a Richmond County business license if awarded a RFP. For further information regain Augusta,GA license requirements,please contact the License and Inspection Department gi 706 312-r60. List the State.Cita&Comity that issued dour hawse: Augusta Georgia,richmond Adntowiedgement of Addenda:(#1):(#2) :(#3)_(#4):(#5) :(#6):(#7)_(#8) NOTE:CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX(ESI-ADD ADDITIONAL NUMBEItS AS APPUCABLE Statement of Nowiesc rhnhnation The undersigned underStands that it is the policy of Augusta.Georgia to promote full and equal business opportunity for ail persons doing business with Augusta, Georgia. The undersigned covenants that we have not dsaiminated,on the basis of race,religion,gender,national origin or ethnicity,with regard to prime or partnering opportunities. The contract awardedistundersigned and agrees to make good faith efforts to ensure maxinwm practicable Pardon of local small businesses on the proposal or The and local small business subcwar or upp uaadsrsigned further covenams tfat we have completed trathhr r arab fully the required fonts re g govt faith diem/suPPller uti6¢atiorh. Georgia's ucovenantsfurther and agrees not to engage In d ninatary conductof any type against local small businesses,in conformity with Opportunityess Program. Set forth below is the signature of an officer of the proposer/contracting entity withthe authority to bind the entity, The undersigned arlmowledge and warrant that this Company has been made aware of understands and agrees to take affirmative action to provide such companies with the maximum Pie opportunities to do business with this Compaq; That this promise of non-discrimination as made and set forth herein shall be continuing in nature and shall remain in full force and effect without internionort That the promises ofon non-thscrimination as made and set forth herein shall be and are hereby deemed to be made as paid and incorporated by reference into any contractor portion thereof which tris Company may hereafter obtain and; That the failure of this Company to satisfactorily discharge any of the promises of nondkcrirnihatlon as made and set forth herein shall constitute a material breach of contract entice Augusta.Georgia to declare the contract in default and to exercise any and all applicable rights remedies including but not limited Iv cancellation of the contract.teanietion of the contract,suspension and debarment from future contracting opportunities,and withholding and or forfeiture of compensation due and owing on a contract. Nnisenadonatithotzemom By submission of a proposal,the vendorcerp'fire,wider penalty of perjury,thatto the best of Its knowledge and beef: (a)The prices in the proposal have been arrived at Independently without morn. competition,as to any matter relating to such prices with any otter vendor or with any competitor. consultation. or agreement,for the purpose of restricting (b)Unless otherwise required by law,the prices which have e been quoted in the proposal have not been knowingly disclosed by the vendor prior to opening,directly or indirectly.toany other vendor ortoany competitor, (U No attempt has been made,or will be made,by the vendor to induce any other person.partnership or corporation to submit or not to submit a purpose of restricting competition. Collusions and fraud in proposal preparation shall be Propotal for the Justice Department reported to the State of Georgia Attorney General and the United States RFP 16-152 On Cel Maintenance Vegetalion Control and Rijn OWN(fig RFP Due Tuesday,May 3,2016(#11:00 a.m. Page 6 of 53 Conflict of interest BY submission of a proposal,the responding firm centres,under penalty of perjury,that to the best of its knowledge and belief: 1.No circumstances edst which cause a Conflict of interest in performing the services required by this RFP,and 2.That no employee of the County,nor any member thereof,not any public agency or official affected by this RFP,has any pecuniary interest in the business of the responding firm or his sub-consultant(s)has any interest that would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance related to this RFP. By submission of a proposal,the vendor certifies under penalty of perjury,that to the best of its knowledge and belief: (a)The prices in the proposal have been arrived at independently without coarsen,consultation,communications,or agreement,for the purpose of restricting competition,as to any matter relating to such prices with any other vendor or with any competitor. (b)Unless otherwise required by law,the prices which have been quoted in the proposal have not knowingly been disdosed by the vendor prior to opening, directly or indirectly,to any other vendor or competitor. c)No attempt has been made,or will be made,by the vendor to induce any other person,partnership or cooperation to submit or not to submit a proposal for the purpose of restricting competition. For any breath or violation of this provision,the County shall have the right to terminate any related contract or agreement without liability and at its discretion to deduct from the price,or otherwise recover,the full amount of such fee,commission,percentage,gift, payrnent or consideration. Contractor Affidavit and Ameement By executing this affidavit,the undersigned contractor verifies its compBance with 0.C,G.A. §13-10-91,stating affirmatively that the individual,firm,or corporation which is contracting with Augusta,Georgia Board of Commissioners has registered with and is participating in a federal vavrk authorization programs(any of the electronic verification of work authorization programs operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security or any equivalent federal work authorization program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security to verify information of newly hired employees,pursuant to the immigration Reform and Control Act of ism(IRC.A),P.L 994031 in accordance with the applicability provisions and deadlines established in 0.C.6.A§13-10-91. The undersigned further agrees that,should it employ or contract with any subcontractor(s)in connection with the physical performance of services pursuant to this contract with Augusta,Georgia Board of Commissioners,contractor will secure from such subcontractor(s) similar verification of compliance with 0.C.GA§13-10-91 on the Subcontractor Affidavit provided in Rule 300-1041-.08 or a substantially similar form. Contractor further agrees to maintain records of such compliance and provide a copy of each such verification to the Augusta, Georgia Board of Commissioners at the time the subcontractor(s)is retained to perform such service. Georgia law requires your company to have an E-Verifystiser Identification Number(Company1.0.)on or after July 1,2009. For additional information or to enroll your company,visit the State of Georgia website: httos://e-verifv.uscis.00v/enroll/ and/or htto://www.dolstate.ga.usiodf/rules/300 10 1.odf **E-Verify*User identification Number(Company I.D.) 400305 NOTE: E-VERIFY USER IDENDWICATION NUMBER(COMPANY W.)MUST BE PROVIDED:IN ADDMON,THE RECOMMENDED AWARDED VENDOR WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A COPY OF HOMELAND SECURITY'S MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING(MOU) The undersigned further agrees to submit a notarized copy of Attachment B and any required documentation noted as obit of the Augusta,Georgia Board of Commissions specifications which-govern this process. in addition, the undersigned agrees to submit all required forms for any subcontractor(s) as requested and or required. I further understand that my submittal will be deemed non-compliant if any part of this process is violated. Bonnie Gregory/DBA Augusta Quality Lawn Care • pany . r ik BY Ilk Atifficitifed - • eiif (Contractor Signature) et,ON Q.A1 Title of Authorized Officer or Agent of Contractor Printed Name of Authorized Officer or Aie rd- .c"-tE SP ‘41".DIARY- UBSCRIBEDAIID N BEFORE ME ON THIS Th DAY OF 20 gu 4) implies A I 'rr _ NOTARY SEAL.§ GEORGIA --= ,otary Public My Commission Expires: "CIA/ PUB° 410ND CP° ikinininnuto You Must Cornolete and Return the 2 oases of Attachment 8 with Your Submittal.Document Must Be Notarized. REV.2/17/21016 RFP 16-152 On COO Nlaftwice Vegetarw CPI*9.1 and FOOL cit WAY.F.AiNiN) RFP Due Tuesday,May 3,2016 fa 11:00 am. Page 7 of 53 V- O R G IA You Must Complete and Return with Your Submittal...passament Must Be Notarized Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements(SAVE)Program Affidavit Verifying Status for oath,as an applicant for an Augusta, Georgia Benefit Application By executing this affidavit under oaw, Georgia Business License or Occupation Tax Certificate,Alcohol License,Taxi rt,Contract or other public benefit as reference in O.CG.A.Section 50-36-1, I am stating the following with respect to RFP#16-152 On Call Vel Control&R ghposal for an Augusta, Georgia contract for Right-c4 Way Mowing propose Project Nwnber and Project None] John Greaory Prke 'per Name nature I person applying en behalfofd burins"aNlIonnios4 PannershiP.orother Pdva a esd#yl Bonnie Gregory/Augusta Quality Lawn Care pelatilyem Name ofhasktes4 oometatkes.Pattnersh4 or other PdVateentitY1 1.) _ X I am a citizen of the United States. OR 2.) I am a legal permanent resident 18 years of age or older. OR 3.) I am an otherwise qualified alien (8§USC 1641)or nonimmigrant under the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act(8 USC 1101 etseq.)18 years of age or older and lawfully present in the United States.* In understand that any person whoknowingly and willfully o above representation stoteme»ta representation in an affidavit shall be guilty of a violation of Code Section 16-10-20 of theOfficialCade of Georgia. eiD.COLA c ' :, 't,.., Po' Signature ofApPkant e cSo- Prkited Name *Alien dation Nunther for Non-Others SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN BEFORE ME ON THIS THE DAY OF ,Zp 6 Notary Public `Q?�(STAR3, 11.0 p _Q EtptRES My Commission Expires. b - GEORGIA = NOTARY SEAL Q1$ 4.1 Note: THIS FORM MUST BE COARRETED AND RETURNED WITH YOUR SUBMITTAL M O C Rev.11Wzoes -in/nit►ntltmu» RFP 16-152 On ncg Vegetapa!Control and Rpt 9t Way Mowing RFP Due Tuesday,May 3,2016 0 11:00 a.m. Page 8 of 53 May 03 2016 Augusta Quality Lawn Care 1540 Keron Way Hephzibah, G.A. 30815 Augusta Engineering Department: We submit here with our Proposal, Our understanding, and Commitment to perform the services of On Call Vegetation Control & Right of Way mowing. We understand that all right of way mowing that we receive a work order on has to be mowed,trimmed where mower can't cut, and all right of way clean up requires all trash, debris to be picked up and disposed of at our expense, also all Pipe / Culvert Cleaning has to be cleaned all the way thru so water can flow freely. If awarded the contract we will be committed to performing all work safely and Professionally, and within the time period as stated in the RFP #16-152. Table Of Contents 1 .Firm Qualification 3.Team Member Qualification 4.Current Work Load 4.Insurance Certificate 5.Equipment 6.Reference 7.Attachment B 8. (Save) Form Firm Qualification: Augusta Quality Lawn Care has been providing Lawn care maintenance for the past seven years, we have provided maintenance for Ryder Trucking for seven years, Goodale Landing for four years, and Vacant Lots for the Environmental Department, however we have also provided landscape Services for project along road ways like Berkman Rd. So we understand the deadlines, and safety. Firms Approach on project: On this project, once we received a work order for work to be completed, We would send a Crew to where the work is to be done. They would place a sign along the road where we would be working, then they would begin picking up paper, start mowing and trimming around places the mower can't get,while a driver follows with yellow flashing lights, and pick up any cut paper missed by the initial trash pickup, and any debris, or full trash bags. Then if we have work orders for culvert cleaning we would go ahead and clean the culvert while we are there. If for some reason the culvert needs more attention it would be reported to the operations Manager and set up for another crew to take care of it. All work will be completed when the truck passes the area being mowed. At the end of the week the Supervisor will re-inspect all work, and will get a Measurement of work completed for that week, then turn it in to the Operations Manager. Operations Manager will check Periodically to make sure all employees are still on the same page. Team Members Qualification Bonnie Gregory-Owner Owner of Augusta Quality Lawn Care for the past seven years. Bonnies job on this project will consist of taken care of work orders received, making sure they get started and finished within the time frame. And keeping track of all work completed, so we can summit the correct amount of work completed, and bill correctly. John Gregory Operations-Manager Operations Manager for Augusta Quality Lawn Care for the past seven years, He has about twenty years in the Landscape industry. Johns job on this project would consist of managing the day to day operations. Making sure that all work orders received from Bonnie are started and completed within the time frame, Plan the best approach to get the work order done,And Monitor the work to make sure all work gets done in a safe and professional manner,and within specs. Daniel Shaffer-Supervisor Supervisor for Augusta Quality Lawn Care for one year, he has two years in the landscape industry, and fifteen years Supervisor experience. Daniel will be responsible for making sure all work gets done Correctly, safely, and on time as required by AED. Current Work Load Augusta Quality Lawn Cares workload is high, however it will not affect our Ability to respond to work orders provided by AED, neither will it affect us completing the work on time. We employee Twelve Full Time employees, and three part time employees, and will hire more employees if needed. (who will work with supervisors) to complete all work Orders for AED. Reference Ryder Trucking 4515 CDP Industrial Blvd Grovetown GA. 30815 Jennifer Moxtey 706-868-1118 jennifer moxleyOxyder.com 7 YEARS Lawn Maintenance Goodale Landing 506 Goodate Ct Grovetown GA 30813 David Spence 706-234-8614 Lawn Maintenance 4 years Augusta Environmental Dept. 4334 Deans-bridge Rd Hephzibah, G.A. 30815 Lori Videto 706-592-3206 Ividettoc auqustaga.gov Cut/clean/spray Vacant Lots Annual Equipment 2 Gravely 52" Mowers 2 60" Gravely Mower 1 44" Gravely Mower 1 Exmark walk behind mower 1 Honda push Mower 1 John Deer Tractor 12 echo string trimers 4 Echo Back Pack blowers 1 Billy Goat push blower 2 Echo Edgers 3 Echo Hedge Trimmers 4 Echo Chain saws 2 16' utility trailers 2 12' utility trailers 1 2001 extended cab dodge 1500 1 2001 extended cab Ford f150 1 2006 extended cab Chevrolet 1500 1 2003 4 door Chevrolet avalanch On Call Maintenance Vegetation Control & Right-Of Way RFP# 16-152 rAugusta Quality Lawn Care May 03 2016 John Gregory/ Operations Manager Phone# 706-592-9841 1540 Keron Way Fax# 706-592-0864 Hephzibah, G.A. 30815 Email:auqustaqualitylawncare@yahoo.con Augusta, GA Engineering Department TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AED ON CALL MAINTENANCE VEGETATION CONTROL AND ROW MOWING BID NUMBER: 16-152 �i I Rev.June 1,2011 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STATE OF GEORGIA SPECIAL PROVISION Section 150—Traffic Control 150.01 GENERAL This section as supplemented by the Plans, Specifications, and Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) shall be considered the Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) Plan. Activities shall consist of furnishing, installing, maintaining, and removing necessary traffic signs, pedestrian signs, barricades, lights, signals, cones, pavement markings and other traffic control devices and shall include flagging and other means for guidance and protection of vehicular and pedestrian traffic through the Work Zone. This Work shall include both maintaining existing devices and installing additional devices as necessary in construction work zones. When any provisions of this Specification or the Plans do not meet the minimum requirements of the MUTCD, the MUTCD shall control. The 2009 Edition of the MUTCD shall be in effect for the duration of the project. The needs and control of all road users (motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians within the highway right-of-way and easements, including persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990(ADA),Title II, Paragraph 35.130)through a Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) zone shall be an essential part of highway construction, utility work, maintenance operations and management of traffic incidents. The Worksite Traffic Control Supervisor(WTCS)shall have a copy of Part VI of the MUTCD and the Contract on the job site. Copies of the current MUTCD may be obtained from the FHWA web page at http://mut .fhwa.dot.gov. A. WORKER SAFETY APPAREL All workers, including emergency responders, within the right-of-way who are exposed either to traffic (vehicles using the highway for purpose of travel) or to work vehicles and construction equipment within the TIC zone shall wear high-visibility safety apparel that meets the Performance Class 2 or 3 requirements of the ANSI/ISEA 107-2004 publication entitled "American National Standard for High-Visibility Safety Apparel and Headwear", or equivalent revisions, and labeled as meeting the ANSI 107-2004 standard performance for Class 2 or 3 risk exposure. Emergency and incident responders and law enforcement personnel within the TTC zone may wear high-visibility safety apparel that meets the performance requirements of the ANSI/ISEA 207-2006 publication entitled "American National Standard for High-Visibility Public Safety Vests", or equivalent revisions, and labeled as ANSI 207-2006, in lieu of ANSI/ISEA 107-2004 apparel. Firefighters or other emergency responders working within the right-of-way and engaged in emergency 1 operations that directly expose them to flame, fire, heat, and/or hazardous material may wear retroreflective turn-out gear that is specified and regulated by other organizations, such as the National Fire Protection Association. S. WORKSITE TRAFFIC CONTROL SUPERVISOR ALL HIGHWAYS (ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS BELOW FOR INTERSTATES): The Contractor shall designate a qualified individual as the Worksite Traffic Control Supervisor (WTCS) who shall be responsible for selecting, installing and maintaining all traffic control devices in accordance with the Plans, Specifications, Special Provisions and the MUTCD. A written resume documenting the experience and credentials of the WTCS shall be submitted and accepted by the Engineer prior to beginning any work that involves traffic control. The WTCS shall be available on a twenty-four (24) hour basis to perform his duties. If the work requires traffic control activities to be performed during the daylight and nighttime hours it may be necessary for the Contractor to designate an alternate WTCS. An alternate WTCS must meet the same requirements and qualifications as the primary WTCS and be accepted by the Engineer prior to beginning any traffic control duties. The Worksite Traffic Control Supervisor's traffic control responsibilities shall have priority over all other assigned duties. As the representative of the Contractor, the WTCS shall have full authority to act on behalf of the Contractor in administering the TTC Plan. The WTCS shall have appropriate training in safe traffic control practices in accordance with Part VI of the MUTCD. In addition to the WTCS all other individuals making decisions regarding traffic control shall meet the training requirements of the Part VI of the MUTCD. The WTCS shall supervise the initial installation of traffic control devices. The Engineer prior to the beginning of construction will review the initial installation. Modifications to traffic control devices as required by sequence of operations or staged construction shall be reviewed by the WTCS. The WTCS shall be available on a full-time basis to maintain traffic control devices with access to all personnel, materials, and equipment necessary to respond effectively to an emergency situation within forty-five (45)minutes of notification of the emergency. The WTCS shall regularly perform inspections to ensure that traffic control is maintained. Unless modified by the special conditions or by the Engineer, routine deficiencies shall be corrected within a twenty-four (24) hour period. Failure to comply with these provisions shall be grounds for dismissal from the duties of WTCS and/or removal of the WTCS from the project. Failure of the WTCS to execute his duties shall be considered as non- performance under Subsection 150.08. The Engineer will periodically review the work for compliance with the requirements of the TTC plan. On projects where traffic control duties will not require full time supervision, the Engineer may allow the Contractor's Project Superintendent to serve as the WTCS as long as satisfactory results are obtained. 2 CERTIFIED WORKSITE TRAFFIC CONTROL SUPERVISOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERSTATE AND LIMITED ACCESS HIGHWAYS: In addition to the requirements above, the WTCS shall have a minimum of one year's experience directly related to work site traffic control in a supervisory or responsible capacity. The WTCS shall be currently certified by the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) Work Site Traffic Supervisor Certification program or the National Safety Council Certification program. Any work performed on the interstate or limited access highway right-of-way that requires traffic control shall be supervised by the Certified Worksite Traffic Control Supervisor. No work requiring traffic control shall be performed unless the certified WTCS is on the worksite. Failure to maintain a Certified Worksite Traffic Control Supervisor on the work will be considered as non-performance under Subsection 150.08. The WTCS shall perform, as a minimum, weekly traffic control inspections on all interstate and limited access highways. The inspection shall be reported to the Engineer on a TC-1 report. The Engineer will furnish a blank copy of the TC-1 report to the Contractor prior to the beginning of any work on the interstate or limited access right-of-way. C. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES All traffic control devices used during the construction of a project shall meet the Standards utilized in the MUTCD, and shall comply with the requirements of these Specifications, Project Plans, and Special Provisions. All devices shall be tested at NCHRP Test Level III. Reference is made to Subsections 114.05, 107.07, and 107.09. D. REFLECTORIZATION REQUIREMENTS All rigid fluorescent orange construction warning signs (black on fluorescent orange) shall meet the reflectorization and color requirements of ASTM Type VII, VIII, IX or X regardless of the mounting height. Portable signs which have flexible sign blanks shall meet the reflectorization and color requirements of ASTM Type Vi. Warning signs (W3-1a)for stop conditions that have rumble strips located in the travelway shall be reflectorized with ASTM Type IX fluorescent yellow sheeting. All other signs shall meet the requirements of ASTM Type III or IV except for"Pass With Care"and"Do Not Pass"signs which may be ASTM Type I unless otherwise specified. CHANNELIZATION DEVICES: Channelization devices shall meet the requirements of ASTM Type III or IV high intensity sheeting. E. IMPLEMENTATION REQUIREMENTS No work shall be started on any project phase until the appropriate traffic control devices have been placed in accordance with the Project requirements. Changes to traffic flow shall not commence unless all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to make the changes are available on the Project. 3 When any shift or change is made to the location of traffic or to the flow patterns of traffic, including pedestrian traffic, the permanent safety features shall be installed and fully operational before making the change. If staging or site conditions prevent the installation of permanent features then the equivalent interim devices shall be utilized. This work shall also include any necessary removal and reinstallation of guardrail panels to achieve the required panel lap to accommodate the appropriate shift and traffic flow including the final traffic flow configuration (The cost of performing this work shall be included in Traffic Control-Lump Sum). Any section of the work that is on new location shall have all permanent safety features installed and fully operational before the work is opened to traffic. Safety features shall include but are not limited to the following items: I. Guardrail including anchors and delineation with properly lapped panels 2. Impact attenuators 3. Traffic signals 4. Warning devices 5. Pavement markings including words, symbols, stop bars, and crosswalks 6. Roadway signs including regulatory, warning, and guide Outdoor lighting shall be considered as a safety feature for welcome centers, rest areas, and weigh station projects. For typical roadway type projects new street lighting is not considered a safety feature unless specifically noted in the plans or in the special conditions. F. MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES Traffic control devices shall be in acceptable condition when first erected on the project and shall be maintained in accordance with Subsection 104.05 throughout the construction period. All unacceptable traffic control devices shall be replaced within 24 hours. When not in use, all traffic control devices shall be removed, placed or covered so as not to be visible to traffic. All construction warning signs shall be removed within seven calendar days after time charges are stopped or pay items are complete. If traffic control devices are left in place for more than ten days after completion of the Work, the Department shall have the right to remove such devices, claim possession thereof, and deduct the cost of such removal from any monies due, or which may become due,the Contractor. G. TRAFFIC INTERRUPTION RESTRICTIONS The Department reserves the right to restrict construction operations when, in the opinion of the Engineer, the continuance of the Work would seriously hinder traffic flow, be needlessly disruptive or unnecessarily inconvenience the traveling public. The Contractor shall suspend and/or reschedule any work when the Engineer deems that conditions are unfavorable for continuing the Work. 4 Advanced notification requirements to the Contractor to suspend work will be according to the events and the time restrictions outlined below: Incident management No advanced notice required Threatening/Inclement weather 24 hours Holidays. sporting events, Three(3)calendar days unfavorable conditions If the work is suspended, the Contractor may submit a request for additional contract time as allowed under Section 108. The Department will review the request and may grant additional contract time as justified by the impact to the Contractor's schedule. Compensation for loss of productivity, rescheduling of crews, rental of equipment or delays to the Contractor's schedule will not be considered for payment. Additional contract time will be the only consideration granted to the Contractor. H. SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS Any Sequence of Operations provided in this Contract in conjunction with any staging details which may be shown in the plans, is a suggested sequence for performing the Work. It is intended as a general staging plan for the orderly execution of the work while minimizing the impact on pedestrian facilities, mainline, cross-streets and side streets. The Contractor shall develop detailed staging and temporary traffic control plans for performing specific areas of the Work including but not limited to all traffic shifts, detours, bridge widenings, paces, or other activities that disrupt traffic or pedestrian flow. The Engineer may require detailed staging and TTC plans for lane closures or disruption to pedestrian facilities. These plans shall be submitted for approval at least two weeks prior to the scheduled date of the activity. Activities that have not been approved at least seven (7) days prior to the scheduled date shall be rescheduled. Where traffic is permitted through the work area under stage construction, the Contractor may choose to construct, at no additional expense to the Department, temporary on-site bypasses or detours in order to expedite the work. Plans for such temporary bypasses or detours shall be submitted to the Engineer for review and approval 30 calendar days prior to the proposed construction. Such bypasses or detours shall be removed promptly when in the opinion of the Engineer; they are not longer necessary for the satisfactory progress of the Work. Bypasses and detours shall meet the minimum requirements of Subsection 150.02.B.4. As an option to the Sequence of Operations in the Contract, the Contractor may submit an alternative Sequence of Operations for review and approval. Alternate Sequence of Operations for pedestrian facilities shall be in compliance with the MUTCD and ADA. Pedestrian needs identified in the preconstruction phase shall be included in the proposed alternate plan. The Department may consider the Contractor's alternate Sequence of Operations as a Value Engineering Proposal as defined by Subsection 104.08. A twenty calendar days lead time for the Department's review shall be given to this submission so that a decision on its acceptability can be made and presented at the Preconstruction Conference. Insufficient lead time or no submission by the Contractor shall be construed 5 as acceptance of the Sequence of Operations outlined in the Contract and the willingness of the Contractor to execute this as-bid plan. The Department will not pay, or in any way reimburse the Contractor for claims arising from the Contractor's inability to perform the Work in accordance with the Sequence of Operations provided in the Contract or from an approved Contractor alternate. The Contractor shall secure the Engineer's approval of the Contractor's proposed plan of operation, sequence of work and methods of providing for the safe passage of vehicular and pedestrian traffic before it is placed in operation. The proposed plan of operation shall supplement the approved traffic control plan. Any major changes to the approved TTC plan, proposed by the Contractor, shall be submitted to the Department for approval. Some additional traffic control details will be required prior to any major shifts or changes in traffic. The traffic control details shall include, but not be limited to, the following: 1. A detailed drawing showing traffic locations and laneage for each step of the change. 2. The location, size, and message of all signs required by the MUTCD, Plan, Special Provisions, and other signs as required to fit conditions. Any portable changeable message signs used shall be included in the details. 3. The method to be used in, and the limits of, the obliteration of conflicting lines and markings. 4. Type, location, and extent of new lines and markings. 5. Horizontal and vertical alignment and superelevation rates for detours, including cross- section and profile grades along each edge of existing pavement. 6. Drainage details for temporary and permanent alignments. 7. Location, length, and/or spacing of channelization and protective devices (temporary barrier, guardrail, barricades, etc.) 8. Starting time, duration and date of planned change. 9. For each traffic shift, a paving plan, erection plan, or work site plan, as appropriate, detailing workforce, materials, and equipment necessary to accomplish the proposed work. This will be the minimum resource allocation required in order to start the work. A minimum of three copies of the above details shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval at least 14 days prior to the anticipated traffic shift. The Contractor shall have traffic control details for a traffic shift which has been approved by the Engineer prior to commencement of the physical shift. All preparatory work relative to the traffic shift, which does not interfere with traffic, shall be accomplished prior to the designated starting time. The Engineer and the Contractor's representative will verify that all conditions have been met prior to the Contractor obtaining materials for the actual traffic shift. 6 150.02 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL(TTC)ZONES: A. DEVICES AND MATERIALS: In addition to the other provisions contained herein, work zone traffic control shall be accomplished using the following means and materials: 1. Portable Advance Warning Signs Portable advance warning signs shall be utilized as per the requirements of the temporary traffic control plans. All signs shall meet the requirements of the MUTCD and shall be NCHRP 350 crashworthy compliant. 2. Arrow Panels Portable sequential or flashing arrow panels as shown in the Plans or Specifications for use on Interstate or multi-lane highway lane closure only, shall be a minimum size of 48"high by 96"wide with not less than 15 lamps used for the arrow. The arrow shall occupy virtually the entire size of the arrow panel and shall have a minimum legibility distance of one mile. The minimum legibility distance is that distance at which the arrow panel can be comprehended by an observer on a sunny day, or clear night. Arrow panels shall be equipped with automatic dimming features for use during hours of darkness. The arrow panels shall also meet the requirements for a Type C panel as shown in the MUTCD. The sequential or flashing arrow panels shall not be used for lane closure on two-lane, two-way highways when traffic is restricted to one-lane operations in which case, appropriate signing, flaggers and when required, pilot vehicles will be deemed sufficient. The sequential or flashing arrow panels shall be placed on the shoulder at or near the point where the lane closing transition begins. The panels shall be mounted on a vehicle, trailer, or other suitable support. Vehicle mounted panels shall be provided with remote controls. Minimum mounting height shall be seven feet above the roadway to the bottom of the panel, except on vehicle mounted panels which should be as high as practical. For emergency situations, arrow display panels that meet the MUTCD requirements for Type A or Type B panels may be used until Type C panels can be located and placed at the site. The use of Type A and Type B panels shall be held to the minimum length of time possible before having the Type C panel(s) in operation. The Engineer shall determine when conditions and circumstances are considered to be emergencies. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer, in writing, when any non-specification arrow display panel(s) is being used in the work. 3. Portable Changeable Message Signs Portable changeable message signs meeting the requirements of Section 632 and the MUTCD. Any PCMS in use that is not protected by positive barrier protection shall be delineated by a minimum of three drums that meet the requirement of Section 150.05.A.1. The drum spacing shall not exceed a maximum of ten (107 feet as shown in Detail 150-PCMS. When the PCMS is within twenty (20') feet of the opposing traffic flow, the trailing end of the PCMS shall be delineated with a minimum of three drums spaced in the same manner as the approach side of the PCMS. 7 • FIC ELM-41°' mak ' LiffiMOM PiaJi When not in use the PCMS shall be removed from the roadway unless protected by positive barrier protection. If the PCMS is protected by positive barrier protection the sign panel shall be turned away from traffic when not in use. 4. Channelization Devices Channelization devices shall meet the standards of the MUTCD and Subsection 150.05. 5. Temporary Barrier Temporary barrier shall meet the requirements of Section 622. 6. Temporary Traffic Signals Temporary traffic signals shall meet the requirements of Section 647 and the MUTCD. 7. Pavement Marking Pavement marking incorporated into the work shall comply with Subsections 15(104.A and 150.04.8. 8. Portable Temporary Traffic Control Signals The use of Portable Temporary Traffic Control Signals shall meet the following minimum requirements: Only two-lane two-way roadways will be allowed to utilize Portable Temporary Traffic Control Signals. All portable traffic control signals shall meet the physical display and operational requirements of conventional traffic signals described in the MUTCD. Each signal face shall have at least three lenses. The lenses shall be red, yellow, or green in color and shall give a circular type of indication. All lenses shall be twelve (12") inches nominal in diameter. 8 A minimum of two signal faces shall face each direction of traffic. A minimum of one signal head shall be suspended over the roadway travel lane in a manner that will allow the bottom of the signal head housing to be not less than seventeen (17) feet above and not more than nineteen (19') feet above the pavement grade at the center of the travel lane. The second signal head may be located over the travel lane with the same height requirements or the second signal head may be located on the shoulder. When the signal head is located on the shoulder the bottom of the signal head housing shall be at least eight (8') feet but not more than (15') feet above the pavement grade at the center of highway. Advance warning signage and appropriate pavement markings shall be installed as part of the temporary signal operation. The signals shall be operated in a manner consistent with traffic requirements. The signals may be operated in timed-mode or in a vehicle-actuated mode. The signals shall be interconnected in a manner to ensure that conflicting movements cannot occur. To assure that the appropriate operating pattern including timing is displayed to the traveling public, regular inspections including the use of accurate timing devices shall be made by the Worksite Traffic Control Supervisor. If at any time any part of the system fails to operate within these requirements then the use of the signal shall be suspended and the appropriate flagging operation shall begin immediately. The Worksite Traffic Control Supervisor(WTCS)shall continuously monitor the portable traffic control signal to insure compliance with the requirements for maintenance under the MUTCD. The signal shall be maintained in a manner consistent with the intention of the MUTCD, with emphasis on cleaning of the optical system. Timing changes shall be made only by the WTCS. The WTCS shall keep a written record of all timing changes. The portable temporary signal shall have two power sources and shall be capable of running for seven calendar days continuously. The Contractor shall have an alternate temporary traffic control plan in the event of failure of the signal. 9. RUMBLE STRIPS Rumble strips incorporated into the work shall meet the requirements of Section 429 and the MUTCD. Existing rumble strips that are positioned in the traveled way to warn traffic of a stop condition shall be reinstalled based on the following requirements: INTERMEDIATE SURFACES: Intermediate surfaces that will be in use for more than forty-five(45) calendar days shall have rumble strips reinstalled on the traveled way in the area of a stop condition. Non-refundable deductions in accordance with Subsection 150.08 will be assessed for any intermediate surface in place for greater than 45 days without rumble strips. FINAL SURFACES: Rumble strips shall be installed on the final surface within fourteen (14) calendar days of the placement of the final surface in the area of the stop condition. Failure to install within fourteen (14)calendar days will result in assessment of non-refundable deductions in accordance with Subsection 150.08. 9 Prior to the removal of any rumble strips located in the travelway, stop ahead (W3-1a) warning signs shall be double indicated ahead of the stop condition. These warning signs shall be a minimum of 48 inches by 48 inches. The reflectorization of the warning signs shall be as required by Subsection 150.01.D. These warning signs shall remain in place until the rumble strips have been reinstalled on the traveled way. Any existing warning signs for the stop ahead condition shall be removed or covered while the 48" X 48" (W3-1a) signs are in place. When the rumble strips have been reinstalled these warning signs should be promptly removed and any existing signage placed back in service. 10. GUARDRAIL: When the removal and installation of guardrail is required as a part of the work the following time restrictions shall apply unless modified by the spedal conditions: MULTI-LANE HIGHWAYS: From the time that the existing guardrail or temporary positive barrier protection is removed the Contractor has fourteen (14) calendar days to install the new guardrail and anchors. During the interim, the location without guardrail shall be protected with drums spaced at a maximum spacing of twenty (20') feet. The maximum length of rail that can be removed at any time without being replaced with positive barrier protection is a total of 2000 linear feet of existing rail or the total length of one run of existing rail,whichever is less. ALL OTHER HIGHWAYS: From the time that the existing guardrail is removed or from the time that temporary positive barrier protection is removed the Contractor has thirty (30) calendar days to install the new guardrail and anchors. During the interim, the location without guardrail shall be protected with drums spaced at a maximum spacing of twenty (20') feet. The maximum length of rail that can be removed at any time without being replaced with positive barrier protection is a total of 1000 linear feet of existing rail or the total length of one run of existing rail, whichever is less. Based on existing field conditions, the Engineer may review the work and require that the guardrail be installed earlier than the maximum time allowed above by giving written notification to the Contractor via the TC-1 traffic control report. ALL HIGHWAYS: The contractor shall install new guardrail such that traffic exposure to fixed objects is minimized. Within the same work day,temporary attenuators, as defined in Subsection 150.05.8, should be installed on the approach to fixed objects that can't be protected with guardrail. Truck mounted attenuators may be used to shield exposed fixed objects for periods not to exceed forty-eight(48) hours. No separate payment will be made for truck mounted attenuators. When the roadway is open to traffic, guardrail panels shall be lapped to comply with the directional flow of traffic. Should the staging of the work require that the lap of the guardrail be changed, this work shall be completed before the roadway is opened to traffic. The work to change the lap of any guardrail shall be included in Traffic Control- Lump Sum. Failure to comply with the above time and quantity restrictions shall be considered as non-compliance under Subsection 150.08. 10 ii. STOP SIGN REGULATED INTERSECTIONS: For intersections that utilize stop sign(s) to control the flow of traffic and to restrict the movement of vehicles, the stop sign(s) shall be maintained for the duration of the work or until such time that the stop condition is eliminated or until an interim or permanent traffic signal can be installed to provide proper traffic control. The traffic signal shall be installed and properly functioning before the removal of the existing stop sign(s) is permitted. If the existing intersection is enhanced traffic control features such as stop bars, double indicated stop signs, oversized signs, advanced warning stop ahead signs, rumble strips on the approaches or flashing beacons located overhead or on the shoulders then these features shall be maintained for the duration of the project or until the permanent traffic control plan has been implemented. Whenever the staging of the work requires that the traveled-way be relocated or realigned the Contractor shall reinstall all enhanced traffic control features noted above on the newly constructed sections of the work. The cost of relocating the stop bars, stop signs, advanced warning signs, the rumble strips and the flashing beacons shall be included in the price bid for Lump-Sum-Traffic Control unless individual pay items are included in the contract for rumble strips and/or flashing beacons. When pay items are included in the contract for rumble strips or flashing beacons then these items will be paid per each. When staging requires the relocation or realignment of an existing stop condition it may be necessary to consider the addition of enhanced traffic control features even though none existed at the original location. Horizontal and vertical alignment changes at a new location may have decreased or restricted sight distance or the stop condition may occur sooner than in the previous alignment. If these conditions occur then the Engineer and/or the WTCS should consider additional measures to enhance the motorist's awareness of the changes even though the staging plans may not address enhanced features. Stop signs should be a minimum of 36 inches for interim situations. The use of 48 inch stop signs may be warranted under project specific conditions. Flags may be used on interim/permanent stop signs that are mounted at seven (7') feet in height for a short duration in order to direct additional attention to a new or relocated stop sign(s). Flags should not be used for durations exceeding two weeks unless unusual or site specify conditions warrant a longer period of time. The use of Type "A" flashing red light(s) attached to the stop sign(s) may be appropriate during the same period that the flags are in use to increase attention. The use of rumble strips and/or portable changeable message signs may be considered. The use of new rumble strips, where none previously existed, shall have the prior approval of District Traffic Operations before being included as part of the temporary traffic control plan. The message(s) displayed on any PCMS shall have the prior approval of the Engineer and the message(s) shall be included as part of the TTC plan for the interim staging. The placement of any additional interim ground-mounted signs and posts or stop bars shall be considered as incidental to the price bid for Lump Sum-Traffic Control. The installation of rumble strips, flashing beacons or the use of Portable Changeable Message Signs (PCMS) shall be considered as Extra Work unless pay items are included in the contract. 11 I3. WORK ZONE RESTRICTIONS: 1. Interstate The Contractor shall not simultaneously perform work on both the inside shoulder and outside shoulder on either direction of traffic flow when the Work is within 12 feet of the travel-way, unless such areas are separated by at least one-half mile of distance. 2. Non-Interstate Divided Highways The Contractor shall not simultaneously perform work on both the inside shoulder and outside shoulder on either direction of traffic flow when the Work is within 12 feet of the travel-way, unless such areas are separated by at least one-half mile distance in rural areas or at least 500 feet of distance in urban areas. 3. Non-Divided Highways a. The Contractor shall not simultaneously perform work on opposite sides of the roadway when the work is within 12 feet of the travel-way, unless such areas are separated by at least one-half mile of distance in rural areas or at least 500 feet of distance in urban areas. b. On two-lane projects where full width sections of the existing subgrade, base or surfacing are to be removed, and new base, subgrade, or surfacing are to be constructed, the Contractor shall maintain one-lane traffic through the construction area by removing and replacing the undesirable material for half the width of the existing roadway at a time. Replacement shall be made such that paving is completed to the level of the existing pavement in the adjacent lane by the end of the workday or before opening all the roadway to traffic. 4. All Highways: a. There shall be no reduction in the total number of available traffic lanes that existed prior to construction except as specifically allowed by the Contract and as approved by the Engineer. b. Travelway Clearances: All portions of the work shall maintain the following minimum requirements: Horizontal: The combined dimensions of the paved shoulder and the roadway surface remaining outside the Work Zone shall be no less than sixteen (16) feet in width at any location. Vertical: The overhead clearance shall not be reduced to less than fifteen (15) feet at any location. The restrictions above apply to all shifts, lane closures, on-site detours and off site detours whether shown in the contract or proposed by the Contractor. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to verify that these minimum requirements have been met before proceeding with any phase of the Work. 12 Two-lane two-way roadways may have temporary horizontal restrictions of less than sixteen (16) feet provided a flogger operation for one-way traffic is utilized to restrict access to the work area by over-width loads. The minimum horizontal clearance shall be restored before the flagging operation is removed. c. Highway Work Zone: All sections or segments of the roadway under construction or reconstruction shall be signed as a Highway Work Zone except non-state highway two-lane two-way resurfacing projects. Two conditions can be applied to a Highway Work Zone. Condition 1 is when no reduction in the existing speed limit is required. Condition 2 is when worksite conditions require a reduction of the speed limit through the designated Work Zone. Properly marking a Highway Work Zone shall include the following minimum requirements: 1. NO REDUCTION IN THE EXISTING POSTED SPEED LIMIT IN HIGHWAY WORK ZONE: a) Signage (Detail 150-HWZ-1) shall be posted at the beginning point of the Highway Work Zone warning the traveling public that increased penalties for speeding violations are in effect. The HWZ-2 sign shall be placed a minimum of six hundred (600') feet in advance of the Highway Work Zone and shall not be placed more than one thousand (1000') feet in advance of the Work Zone. If no speed reduction is required it is recommended that the HWZ-2 be placed at 750 feet from the work area between the ROAD WORK 500 FT. and the ROAD WORK 1000 FT. signs. HWZ-2 signs shall be placed at intervals not to exceed one mile for the length of the project. -2 signs should be placed on the mainline after all major intersections except State Routes. State Routes shall be signed as per the requirements for intersecting roadways below. b) The existing speed limit shall be posted at the beginning of the Work Zone. Existing Speed Limit signs(R2-1) shall be maintained. c) INTERSECTING ROADWAYS: Intersecting state routes shall be signed in advance of each intersection with the Work Zone with a HWZ-2 sign to warn motorists that increased fines are in effect. All other intersecting roadways that enter into a designated Highway Work Zone may be signed in advance of each intersection with the Work Zone. When construction equipment and personnel are present in the intersection on the mainline of a multi-lane roadway, the intersecting side roads shall be signed in advance with HWZ-2 signs. As soon as the work operation clears the intersection the signage may be removed. d) Sign H1NZ-3 shall be posted at the end of the Highway Work Zone indicating the end of the zone and indicating that increased penalties for speeding violations are no longer in effect. e) When a designated Highway Work Zone is no longer necessary all signs shall be removed immediately. 13 2. REDUCING THE SPEED LIMIT IN A HIGHWAY WORK ZONE: Highway Work Zone signs shall be posted as required in Condition 1 above. For limited access (interstate) highways and controlled access multi-lane divided highways the posted speed limit shall be reduced as required below. Speed Limit signage (R2-1) for the reduced speed limit shall be erected at the beginning of the work zone. Additional signs shall be placed to ensure that the maximum spacing of the reduced speed limit signs shall be no greater than one (1) mile apart. Existing speed limit signs shall be covered or removed. On multi-lane divided highways the speed limit signs shall be double indicated when the reduced speed is in use. When any one or more of the following conditions exist and the existing speed limit is 65 mph or 70 mph, the speed limit shall be reduced by 10 mph. If the existing speed limit is 60 mph, the speed limit should be reduced by 5 mph. If the existing speed limit is 55 mph or less, the Contractor can only reduce the speed limit with the prior approval of the Engineer. The reduction in the speed limit shall be no greater than 10 mph: a) Lane closure(s)of any type and any duration. b) The difference in elevation exceeds two inches adjacent to a travel lane as shown in Subsection 150.(6, Detail 150-B, bail 150-0. c) Any areas where equipment or workers are within ten feet of a travel lane. d) Temporary portable concrete barriers located less than two (2°) feet from the traveled way. e) As directed by the Engineer for conditions distinctive to this project. When the above conditions are not present the speed limit shall be immediately returned to the existing posted speed limit. A speed reduction shall not be put in place for the entire length of the project unless conditions warranting the speed reduction are present for the entire project length. All existing speed limit signs within the temporary speed reduction zone shall be covered or removed while the temporary reduction in the speed limit is in effect. All signs shall be erected to comply with the minimum requirements of the MUTCD. As a minimum the following records shall be kept by the WTCS: a) Identify the need for the reduction. b) Record the time of the installation and removal of the temporary reduction. c) Fully describe the location and limits of the reduced speed zone. d) Document any accident that occurs during the time of the reduction. A copy of the weekly records for reduced speed zones shall be submitted to the Engineer. Reduced speed zones shall, as a minimum, be signed as per Detail 150-HWZ-1. Interim signs shall meet the requirements of Subsection150.03 D. Additional signs may be necessary to adjust for actual field conditions. 14 When a pilot vehicle is used on a two-lane two-way roadway the speed limit should not be reduced. For special conditions specific to the work, on two-lane two-way roadways or multi-lane highways, the contractor may reduce the posted speed limit with the prior approval of the Engineer. 5. MILLED SURFACE RESTRICTIONS: Unless modified by the special conditions, a milled surface on any asphaltic concrete surface shall not be allowed to remain open to traffic for a period of time that exceeds thirty(30)calendar days. 6. INSTALLATION/REMOVAL OF WORK AREA SIGNAGE: No payment will be made for Traffic Control-Lump Sum until the Work has actually started on the project. The installation of traffic control signage does not qualify as the start of work. Advanced warning signs shall not be installed until the actual beginning of work activities. Any permanent mount height signs installed as the work is preparing to start shall be covered until all signs are installed unless all signs are installed within seven(7)calendar days after beginning installation. All temporary traffic control devices shall be removed as soon as practical when these devices are no longer needed. When work is suspended for short periods of time, temporary traffic control devices that are no longer appropriate shall be removed or covered. All construction warning signs shall be removed within seven (7) calendar days after time charges are stopped or pay items are complete. If traffic control devices are left in place for more than ten (10) calendar days after completion of the Work, the Department shall have the right to remove such devices, claim possession thereof, and deduct the cost of such removal from any monies due, or which may become due, the Contractor. PUNCHLIST WORK: Portable signs shall be utilized to accomplish the completion of all punchlist items. The portable signs shall be removed daily. All permanent mount height signs shall be removed prior to the beginning of the punchlist work except "Low/Soft Shoulder" signs and any signs that have the prior written approval of the Engineer to remain in place while the punchlist work is in progress. 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"C" I 3 18"---41-12" + 18" 5" 11,4" BAR •-- D' 6„ 6" SER. „C„ 6"1.4 36" X16" 4" 60" ONCAEASED 6 6" SER. "C" 8" fr° 32" of 8" 4" SPEEDING SER. "C„ 4" FONES 6" 6" SER. "C" 5" 15" + 18" + 15" 48" HWZ-3 COLORS TOP PANEL LEGEND & BORDER - BLACK (NON-REFL ) BACKGROUND - FLUORESENT ORANGE ( ASTM TYPE VII . VIII . IX or X ) BOTTOM PANEL LEGEND & BORDER - BLACK (NON-REFL ) BACKGROUND - WHITE (ASTM TYPE III OR IV REFL SHEETING ) NOTES: 1 . ALL HWZ-3 SIGN PANELS SHALL BE RIGID. 2. THE SIZE OF THE HWZ-3 SIGN SHALL NOT BE REDUCED FOR USE ON TWO-LANE ROADWAYS. 18 C. LANE CLOSURES: 1. Approval/Restrictions All lane closures of any type or duration shall have the prior approval of the Engineer. a. The length of a lane closure shall not exceed two (2) miles in length excluding the length of the tapers unless the prior approval of the Engineer has been obtained. The Engineer may extend the length of a lane closure based upon field conditions however the length of a workzone should be held to the minimum length required to accomplish the Work. Lane closures shall not be spaced closer than one mile. The advanced warning signs for the project should not overlap with the advanced warning signs for lane shifts, lane closures, etc. b. Lane closures that require same direction traffic to be split around the Work Area will not be approved for roadways with posted speeds of 35 mph or greater, excluding turn lanes. c. For Interstate, Limited Access and Multi-lane Divided Highways, a Portable Changeable Message Sign (PCMS)shall be placed one(1) mile in advance of a lane closure with a message denoting the appropriate lane closure one mile ahead. The Portable Changeable Message Sign (PCMS) shall be placed on the outside shoulder in accordance with Detail 150-PCMB. This is in addition to the other traffic control devices required by Standard 9106. 2. Removal Of Lane Closures To provide the greatest possible convenience to the public in accordance with Subsection 107.07, the Contractor shall remove all signs, lane closure markings, and devices immediately when lane closure work is completed or temporarily suspended for any length of time or as directed by the Engineer. All portable signs and portable sign mounting devices shall be removed from the roadway to an area which will not allow the sign to be visible and will not allow the sign or sign mounting device to be impacted by traffic. 3. Exit And Entrance Ramps On multilane highways where traffic has been shifted to the inside lanes, the exit and entrance ramps shall have channelization devices placed on both sides of the ramp. This requirement will apply to any situation where traffic is shifted to contra flows or inside staging lanes to facilitate reconstruction work in the vicinity of exit and entrance ramps. The temporary ramp taper length shall be greater than, or equal to, the existing taper length. Interim EXIT gore signs shall be placed at the ramp divergence. The "EXIT OPEN" sign shown in Figure TA-42 of the MUTCD shall be utilized. For exit ramps, channelization device spacing shall be decreased to 10 feet for 200 feet in advance of the temporary gore, and be decreased to 10 feet for the first 100 feet of the temporary gore. 4. Lane Drop/Lane Closure The first seven (7)calendar days of any lane closure shall be signed and marked as per Standard 9106 or 9107. However, lane closures that exist for a duration longer than seven (7) calendar days may be signed and marked as per the details in Standard 9121, provided the prior approval of the Engineer is obtained. The approved lane drop 19 shall utilize only the signs and markings shown for the termination end of the lane drop in Standard 9121. All warning signs in the lane drop sequence shall be used. Drums may be substituted for the Type 1 Crystal Delineators at the same spacing. 5. Termination Area The transition to normal or full width highway at the end of a lane closure shall be a maximum of 150 feet. D. TRAFFIC PACING METHOD: 1. Pacing Of Traffic With prior approval from the Engineer, traffic may be paced allowing the Contractor up to ten (10) minutes maximum to work in or above all lanes of traffic for the following purposes: a. Placing bridge members or other bridge work. b. Placing overhead sign structures. c. Other work items requiring interruption of traffic. The Contractor shall provide a uniformed police officer with patrol vehicle and blue flashing light for each direction of pacing. The police officer, Engineer, and flaggers at ramps shall be provided with a radio which will provide continuous contact with the Contractor. When ready to start the work activity, the police vehicle will act as a pilot vehicle slowing the traffic thereby providing a gap in traffic allowing the Contractor to perform the Work. Any on-ramps between the pace and the work area shall be blocked during pacing of traffic, with a flagger properly dressed and equipped with a Stop/Slow paddle. Each ramp should be opened after the police vehicle has passed. Pilot vehicles shall travel at a safe pace speed, desirably not less than 20 mph interstate and 10 mph non-interstate. The Contractor shall provide a vehicle to proceed in front of the police vehicle and behind the other traffic in order to inform the Contractor's work force when all vehicles have cleared the area. Traffic will not be permitted to stop during pacing except in extreme cases as approved by the Engineer. 2. Methods Of Signing For Traffic Pacing At a point not less than 1,000 feet in advance of the beginning point of the pace, the Contractor shall erect and cover a W-special sign (72 inch x 72 inch) with a Type "B" flashing light, with the legend "TRAFFIC SLOWED AHEAD SHORT DELAY" (See Detail 150-A). A portable changeable message sign may be used in lieu of the W-special sign. On divided highways this sign shall be double indicated. A worker with a two- way radio shall be posted at the sign, and upon notice that the traffic is to be paced shall turn on the flashing light and reveal the sign. When traffic is not being paced,the flashing light shall be turned off and the sign covered or removed. W-special signs are reflectorized black on orange, Series"C"letter and border of the size specified. 20 TYPE `2"PLA66166 LIMO Eis TRATE#C SIDE Korean/ r minus '. . _ ., _ gym0_, ® 9.S' '® -. ......IFFlic _.f1.® .1D 72° 7?°SER. "C" 52. le 8 18" T--- 42' i is is AHEAD 7Y' 6S'SER. "C' $" 8 !! 1..� E! 6' SERs "G° ' M— / A. 6.6 19' S" L 6-SPECIAL S» ITILLSEXANY Pafi 161), SHIN*SAL. SAYE 61.4616 LIMO AkE9 6016666 ON IMAM SErtEcTo 1n6 266*6601216 DETAIL 150-A 21 E. CONSTRUCTION VEHICLE TRAFFIC The Contractor's vehicles shall travel in the direction of normal roadway traffic and shall not reverse direction except at intersections, interchanges, or approved temporary crossings. The Contractor may submit a plan requesting that construction traffic be allowed to travel in the opposite direction of normal traffic when it would be desirable to modify traffic patterns to accommodate specific construction activities. Prior approval of the Engineer shall be obtained before any construction traffic is allowed to travel in a reverse direction. If the Contractor's submittal is approved the construction traffic shall be separated from normal traffic by appropriate traffic control devices. F. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS TO THE TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL (TTC) PLAN The Contractor shall ensure that dust, mud, and other debris from construction activities do not interfere with normal traffic operations or adjacent properties. All outfall ditches, special ditches, critical storm drain structures, erosion control structures, retention basins, etc. shall be constructed, where possible, prior to the beginning of grading operations so that the best possible drainage and erosion control will be in effect during the grading operations, thereby keeping the roadway areas as dry as possible. Areas within the limits of the project which are determined by the Engineer to be disturbed or damaged due either directly or indirectly from the progress or the lack of progress of the work shall be cleaned up, redressed, and regrassed. All surplus materials shall be removed and disposed of as required. Surplus materials shall be disposed of in accordance with Sectim 201 of the Specifications. G. EXISTING STREET LIGHTS Existing street lighting shall remain lighted as long as practical and until removal is approved by the Engineer. H. NIGHTWORK Adequate temporary lighting shall be provided at all nighttime work sites where workers will be immediately adjacent to traffic. I. CONSTRUCTION VEHICLES IN THE WORKZONE The parking of Contractor's and/or workers personal vehicles within the work area or adjacent to traffic is prohibited. It shall be the responsibility of the Worksite Traffic Control Supervisor to ensure that any vehicle present at the worksite is necessary for the completion of the work. 22 3. ENCROACHMENTS ON THE TRAVELED-WAY The Worksite Traffic Control Supervisor (WTCS) shall monitor the work to ensure that all the rocks, boulders, construction debris, stockpiled materials, equipment, tools and other potential hazards are kept clear of the travelway. These items shall be stored in a location, in so far as practical, where they will not be subject to a vehicle running off the road and striking them. K. PEDESTRIAN CONSIDERATIONS All existing pedestrian facilities, including access to transit stops, shall be maintained. Where pedestrian routes are closed, alternate routes shall be provided. Closures of existing, interim and final pedestrian facilities shall have the prior written approval of the Engineer. When existing pedestrian facilities are disrupted, closed or relocated in a TTC zone,the temporary facilities shall be detectable and shall include accessibility features consistent with the features present in the existing pedestrian facility. Pedestrian facilities are considered improvements and provisions made to accommodate or encourage walking. Whenever a sidewalk is to be closed, the Engineer shall notify the maintaining agency two(2) weeks prior to the closure. Prior to closure, detectable barriers (that are detectable by a person with a visual disability traveling with the aid of a long cane), as described by the MUTCD, shall be placed across the full width of the closed sidewalk. Barriers and channelizing devices used along a temporary pedestrian route shall be in compliance with the MUTCD. Temporary Traffic Control devices used to delineate a Temporary Traffic Control zone pedestrian walkway shall be in compliance with Subsection 150.01.L Temporary Traffic Control devices and construction material shall not intrude into the usable width of the pedestrian walkway. Signs and other devices shall be placed such that they do not narrow or restrict any pedestrian passage to less than 48 inches. A pedestrian walkway shall not be severed or relocated for non-construction activities such as parking for construction vehicles and equipment. Movement by construction vehicles and equipment across designated pedestrian walkways should be minimized. When necessary, construction activities shall be controlled by flaggers. Pedestrian walkways shall be kept free of mud, loose gravel or other debris. When temporary covered walkways are used, they shall be lighted during nighttime hours. When temporary traffic barrier is used to separate pedestrian and vehicular traffic, the temporary barrier shall meet NCHRP-350 Test Level Three. The barrier ends shall be protected in accordance with Georgia Standard 4960. Curbing shall not be used as a substitute for temporary traffic barriers when temporary traffic barriers are required. Tape, rope or plastic chain strung between temporary traffic control devices are not considered as detectable and shall not be used as a control for pedestrian movements. The WTCS shall inspect the activity area daily to ensure that effective pedestrian TTC is being maintained. The inspection of TTC for pedestrian traffic shall be included as part of the TC-1 report. 23 1. Temporary Pedestrian Facilities Temporary pedestrian facilities shall be detectable and include accessibility features consistent with the features present in the existing pedestrian facility. The geometry, alignment and construction of the facility should meet the applicable requirements of the "Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities(ADAAG)". a. Temporary Walkways with Detectable Edging A smooth,continuous hard surface(firm,stable and slip resistant) shall be provided throughout the entire length of the temporary pedestrian facility. Compacted soils, sand, crushed stone orasphaltic pavement millings shall not be used as a surface course for walkways. Temporary walkways shall include detectable edging as defined in the MUTCD. When temporary traffic barrier is included as a pay item in the contract and where locations identified on the plans for positive protection will also allow them to serve as pedestrian detectable edging, payment will be made for the temporary traffic barrier in accordance with Section 622. No payment will be made for temporary walkways with Detectable Edging where existing pavements or existing edging (that meets the requirements of MUTCD) are utilized as temporary walkways. Payment for temporary detectable edging, including approved barriers and channelizing devices, installed on existing pavements shall be included in Traffic Control-Lump Sum. Regardless of the materials used, temporary walkways shall be constructed of sufficient thickness and durability to withstand the intended use for the duration of the construction project. If concrete or asphalt is used as the surface course for the walkway, it shall be a minimum of one and one-half inches (1-1/2") thick. Temporary walkways constructed across unimproved streets and drives shall be a minimum thickness of four inches (4") for concrete and three inches (3") for asphalt. Joints formed in concrete sidewalks shall be in accordance with Section 441_ Concrete surfaces shall have a broom finish. If plywood is used as a walkway, it must be a minimum of three quarters of an inch (3/4") thick pressure treated and supported with pressure treated longitudinal joists spaced a maximum of sixteen inches (16") on center. The plywood shall be secured to the joist with galvanized nails or galvanized deck screws. Nails and screws shall be countersunk to prevent snagging or tripping the pedestrians. A slip resistant friction course shall be applied to any plywood surface that is used as a walkway. Any slip resistant material used shall have the prior written approval of the engineer. The contractor may propose alternate types of Temporary Walkways provided the contractor can document that the proposed walkway meets the requirements of the "Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG)". Alternate types of Temporary Walkways shall have the prior written approval of the engineer. 24 Temporary walkways shall be constructed and maintained so there are no abrupt changes in grade or terrain that could cause a tripping hazard or could be a barrier to wheelchair use. The contractor shall construct and maintain the walkway to ensure that joints in the walkway have a vertical difference in elevation of no more than one quarter (1/4") of an inch and that the horizontal joints have gaps no greater than one half (1/2") of an inch. The grade of the temporary walkway should parallel the grade of the existing walkway or roadway and the cross slope should be no greater than 2%. A width of sixty(60") inches, if practical, should be provided throughout the entire length of any temporary walkway. The temporary walkway shall be a minimum width of forty eight inches (481. When it is not possible to maintain a minimum width of sixty inches(60")throughout the entire length of temporary walkway, a sixty inch (60") by sixty inch (60") passing space should be provided at least every two hundred feet (200 Ft.), to allow individuals in wheelchairs to pass. Temporary walkways shall be constructed on firm subgrade. Compact the subgrade according to Section 209. Furnish and install any needed temporary pipes prior to constructing any walkway to ensure positive drainage away from or beneath the temporary walkway. Once the walkway is no longer required, remove any temporary materials and restore the area to the original conditions or as shown in the plans. b. Temporary Curb Cut Wheelchair Ramps Temporary curb cut wheelchair ramps shall be constructed in accordance with Section 441 and Detail A-3. Ramps shall also include a detectable warning surface in accordance with Detail A-4. Other types of material for the construction of the temporary curb cut wheelchair ramps, including the detectable warning surface, may be used provided the contractor can provide documentation that the material to be used meets the requirements of the "Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG)". When a wheelchair ramp is no longer required, remove the temporary materials and restore the area to existing conditions or as shown in the plans. For the items required to restore the area to original conditions or as shown in the plans, measures for payment shall be covered by contract pay items. If pay items are not included in the contract, then payment for these items shall be included in Traffic Control-Lump Sum. c. Temporary Audible Information Device Temporary audible information devices, when shown in the plans, shall be installed in compliance with the"Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG)". The devices shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Prior to installation, the contractor shall provide the engineer with a set of manufacturer's drawings detailing the proper installation procedures for each device. When no longer required, the devices shall remain the property of the contractor. 25 L. TRAFFIC SIGNALS If the sequence of operations, staging, or the temporary traffic control plan requires the relocation or shifting of any components of an existing traffic signal system then any work on these traffic signals will be considered as part of Lump Sum - Traffic Control. The contractor becomes responsible for the maintenance of these traffic signals from the time that the system is modified until final acceptance. The maintenance of traffic signals that are not a part of the work and are not in conflict with any portion of the work shall not be the responsibility of the contractor. When construction operations necessitate an existing traffic signal to be out of service, the Contractor shall furnish off-duty police officers to regulate and maintain traffic control at the site. Off-duty police officers should be used to regulate and maintain traffic control at signal sites when lane closures or traffic shifts block or restrict movements causing interference with normal road user flows and will not allow the activated traffic signal to guide the traffic through the signal site. M. REMOVAL®REINSTALLATION OF MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS In the prosecution of the Work, if it becomes necessary to remove any existing signs, markers, guardrail, etc. not covered by specific pay item, they shall be removed, stored and reinstalled, when directed by the Engineer, to line and grade, and in the same condition as when removed. 150.03 SIGNS: A. SIGNING REQUIREMENTS OF THE TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL (TTC) PLAN When existing regulatory, warning or guide signs are required for proper traffic and pedestrian control the Contractor shall maintain these signs in accordance with the temporary traffic control (TTC) plan. The Contractor shall review the status of all existing signs, interim signs added to the work, and permanent sign installations that are part of the work to eliminate any conflicting or non-applicable signage in the TTC Plan. The Contractor's review of all signs in the TTC Plan shall establish compliance with the requirements of the MUTCD and Section 150. Any conflicts shall be reported to the Engineer immediately and the WTCS shall take the necessary measures to eliminate the conflict. The Contractor shall make every effort to eliminate the use of interim signs as soon as the Work allows for the installation of permanent signs. All existing illuminated signs shall remain lighted and be maintained by the Contractor. Existing street name signs shall be maintained at street intersections. B. CONFLICTING OR NON-APPLICABLE SIGNS 26 Any sign(s) or portions of a sign(s) that are not applicable to the TTC plan shall be covered so as not to be visible to traffic or shall be removed from the roadway when not in use. The WTCS shall review all traffic shifts and changes in the traffic patterns to ensure that all conflicting signs have been removed. The review shall confirm that the highest priority signs have been installed and that signs of lesser significance are not interfering with the visibility of the high priority signs. High priority signs include signs for road closures, shifts, detours, lane closures and curves. Any signs, such as speed zones and speed limits, passing zones, littering fines and litter pick up, that reference activities that are not applicable due to the presence of the Work shall be removed, stored and reinstalled when the Work is completed. Failure to promptly eliminate conflicting or non-applicable signs shall be considered as non-performance under Section 150.08. C. REMOVAL OF EXISTING SIGNS AND SUPPORTS The Contractor shall not remove any existing signs and supports without prior approval from the Engineer. All existing signs and supports which are to be removed shall be stored and protected if this material will be required later in the work as part of the TTC plan. If the signs are not to be utilized in the work then the signs will become the property of the Contractor unless otherwise specified in the contract documents. D. INTERIM GUIDE,WARNING AND REGULATORY SIGNS Interim guide, warning, or regulatory signs required to direct traffic and pedestrians shall be furnished, installed, reused, and maintained by the Contractor in accordance with the MUTCD, the Plans, Special Provisions, Special Conditions, or as directed by the Engineer. These signs shall remain the property of the Contractor. The bottom of all interim signs shall be mounted at least seven (7') feet above the level of the pavement edge when the signs are used for long-term stationary operations as defined by Section 6G.02 of the MUTCD. Special Conditions under Subsection 150.11 may modify this requirement. Portable signs may be used when the duration of the work is less than three(3)days or as allowed by the special conditions in Subsection 150.11. Portable signs shall be used for all punchlist work. All portable signs and sign mounting devices utilized in work shall be NCHRP 350 compliant. Portable interim signs shall be mounted a minimum of one(1')foot above the level of the pavement edge for directional traffic of two (2) lanes or less and a minimum of seven (7') feet for directional traffic of three (3) or more lanes. Signs shall be mounted at the height recommended by the manufacturer's crashworthy testing requirements. Portable interim signs which are mounted at less than seven (7') feet in height may have two 18 inch x 18 inch fluorescent red-orange or orange-red warning flags mounted on each sign. All regulatory sign blanks shall be rigid whether the sign is mounted as a portable sign, on a Type III barricade or as a permanent mount height sign. 27 Any permanent mount height interim sign that is designed to fold in half to cover a non-applicable message on the sign shall have reflectorized material on the folded over portion of the sign. The reflectorized material shall be orange in color with a minimum of ASTM Type I engineering grade sheeting with a minimum area of six inches by six inches (6"x 6")facing the direction of traffic at all times when the sign is folded. Interim signs may be either English or metric dimensions. E. EXISTING SPECIAL GUIDE SIGNS Existing special guide signs on the Project shall be maintained until conditions require a change in location or legend content. When change is required, existing signs shall be modified and continued in use if the required modification can be made within existing sign borders using design requirements (legend, letter size, spacing, border,etc.)equal to that of the existing signs, or of Subsection 150.03.E.2, Differing legend designs shall not be mixed in the same sign. 1. Special Guide Signs Special guide signs are those expressway or freeway guide signs that are designed with a message content (legend) that applies to a particular roadway location. When an existing special guide sign is in conflict with work to be performed, the Contractor shall remove the conflicting sign and reset it in a new, non-conflicting location which has been approved by the Engineer. 2. Interim Special Guide Signs When it is not possible to utilize existing signs, either in place or relocated, the Contractor shall furnish, erect, maintain, modify, relocate, and remove new interim special guide signs in accordance with the Plans or as directed by the Engineer. Interim special guide signs that may be required in addition to, or a replacement for, existing expressway and freeway (interstate) signs shall be designed and fabricated in compliance with the minimum requirements for guide signing contained in Part 2E"Guide Signs Expressway"and Part 2F"Guide Signs Freeways" of the MUTCD, except that the minimum size of all letters and numerals in the names and places, streets and highways on all signs shall be 16 inches Series "E" initial upper-case and 12 inches lower-case. All interstate shields on these signs shall be 48 inches and 60 inches for two-numeral and three-numeral routes, respectively. The road name of the exit or route shield shall be placed on the exit gore sign. 3. Interim Overhead Guide Sign Structures Interim overhead special guide sign structures are not required to be lighted unless specifically required by the Plans. If lighting is required the sign shall be lighted as soon as erected and shall remain lighted, during the hours of darkness, until the interim sign is no longer required. The Contractor shall notify the Power Company at least thirty (30) days prior to desired connection to the power source. 4. Permanent Special Guide Signs 28 The installation of new permanent special guide signs and the permanent modification or resetting of existing special guide signs, when included in the contract, shall be accomplished as soon as practical to minimize the use of interim special guide signs. If lighting is required by the Plans, all new permanent overhead special guide signs shall be lighted as soon as erected. F. MATERIALS-INTERIM SIGNS: 1. Posts Permanent mounting height of seven (7) feet- Posts for all interim signs shall meet the requirements of Section 911 except that green or silver paint may be used in lieu of galvanization for steel posts or structural shape posts. Within the limits of a single project, all metal posts shall be the same color. Wood posts are not required to be pressure treated. Ground mounted sign(s) greater than nine (9)square feet shall be mounted on two posts. Interim posts may be either metric or English in dimensions. Posts for all interim signs shall be constructed to yield upon impact unless the posts are protected by guardrail, portable barrier, impact attenuator or other type of positive barrier protection. Unprotected posts shall meet the breakaway requirements of the "1994 AASHTO Standard Specifications for Structural Support for Highway Signs, Luminaries and Traffic Signals". Unprotected interim posts shall be spliced as shown in fletail 150-F unless full length unspliced posts are used. Unprotected post splices will not be permitted any higher than four inches above the ground line to lessen the possibility of affecting the undercarriage of a vehicle. Installation of posts may require establishment of openings in existing pavements, islands, shoulders etc. 29 U-CHANNEL SIGN POST SQUARE SIGN TUBE POST STUB POST SERRATED FLANGE NUT 5516'STEEL J • i.. V16.-18 LOCK WASHER J Vs'WASHER j_In■ 2 EA.3 'DIA.BOLTS - MEDIUM CORNER BOLT PER CONNECTION . . %'-IB SPACER (THICKNESS VARIES) TRAFFIC FLOW (OPTIONAL) U-CHANNEL SIGN —SQUARE SIGN TUBE POST /POST .47 4'MAXIMUM TRAFFIC FLOW STUB HEIGHT -0411( 2 BOLTS I CORNER BOLT GROUND LINE PER SPLICE PER SPLICE 4' lir OVERLAP' T\ - 4'MAXIMUM ■. r 10'OVERLAP STUB HEIGHT ''''',.. AVV--=..'• � ' � _ � ���}11 1).1 k\� �i1'1�\ ISM �,1 \I�� _a\` ,,1\ . POST SHALL EXTEND 6'MINIMUM BELOW POST EMBEDMENT DEPTH GROUND LEVEL 3'-0' MIN. 4'-0'IN COASTAL SQUARE SIGN TUBE PLAIN REGIONS STUB POST \41e —„' U-CHANNEL SIGN �`- POST STUB POST —^1"-- r____ e V DETAIL 150-F 30 2. Sign Blanks And Panels- Permanent mounting height of seven (7')feet- All sign blanks and panels shall conform to Section 912 of the Specifications except that blanks and panels may be ferrous based or other metal alloys. Type 1 and Type 2 sign blanks shall have a minimum thickness of 0.08 inches regardless of the sign type used. Alternative sign blank materials (composites, poly carbonates,fiberglass reinforced plastics, recycled plastics, etc.)shall have a letter of approval from the Office of Materials and Research for use as interim construction signs before these materials are allowed to be incorporated into the work unless these rigid sign blanks are currently approved as a crashworthy sign blank material under QPL 34. The back side of sign panels shall be painted orange to prevent rust if other metals are used in lieu of aluminum. Plywood blanks or panels will not be permitted. The use of flexible signs will not be permitted for permanent mount height signs. Interim blanks and panels may be either metric or English in dimensions. 3. Portable Sign Mounting Devices, Portable Sign Blanks- All portable sign mounting devices and sign blanks utilized in the work shall be NCHRP 350 Test Level III compliant. All portable sign mounting devices and sign blanks shall be from the Qualified Products List. Any sign or sign mounting device shall have an identifying decal, logo, or manufacturer's stamping that clearly identifies the device as NCHRP 350 compliant. The required decal, logo or manufacturer's stamping shall not be displayed on the message face of the sign. The Contractor may be required to provide certification from the Manufacturer as proof of NCHRP 350 compliance. All portable signs shall be mounted according to height requirements of Subsection 150.03.D. G. SIGN VISIBILITY AND OFFSETS All existing, interim and new permanent signs shall be installed so as to be completely visible for an advance distance in compliance with the MUTCD. Any clearing required for maintaining the line of sight to existing, interim or permanent signs shall be done as part of the requirements of the TTC plan. The clearing shall include any advance warning signs, both interim and permanent, that are installed as a part of the work including advance warning signs that are installed outside the limits of the project. Any sign installed behind W-beam or T-beam guardrail with non-breakaway posts shall be installed with the leading edge of the sign a minimum of four feet and three inches(4'3") behind the face of the guardrail with five feet(5') of clearance being desirable. Limbs, brush, construction equipment and materials shall be kept clear of the driver's line of sight to all signs that are part of the TM plan. H. ADVANCE WARNING SIGNS: 1. All Type Of Highways Advance warning signs shall be placed ahead of the work area in accordance with Part VI of the MUTCD and shall include a series of at least three advance road work (W20-1) signs placed at the termini of the project. The series shall have the legend ROAD WORK(1500 FEET, 1000 FEET, AND 500 FEET). 31 At grade intersecting roadways and on-ramps shall be signed with a minimum of one ROAD WORK AHEAD sign. When work terminates at a "T" intersection, a minimum of one "ROAD WORK AHEAD"sign shall be placed in advance of the intersection and one"END ROAD WORK" sign shall be placed at the termination end of the intersection. Field conditions may require the use of additional warning signage. Advanced Warning Signs on State Routes shall be a minimum dimension of 48 inches x 48 inches. When a State Route intersects a project which consists of adding travel lanes, reconstructing an existing roadway or new location work,the State Route approaches shall have a minimum of three (W20-1) advanced warning signs (1500 ft., 1000 ft., 500 ft.). The termination end of an intersecting State Route shall have END ROAD WORK signage. The W20-1 signs shall be placed at the termini of the project or sufficiently in advance of the termini to allow for lane shifts, lane closures and other activities which may also require advanced warning signs. The advanced warning signs for the project should not overlap with the advanced warning signs for lane shifts, lane closures, etc. The length of a workzone should be held to the minimum length required to accomplish the work. If a project has multiple individual worksites within the overall limits of the project, each site should be signed individually if the advance warning signs for each site can be installed without overlapping an adjacent worksite. As soon as the work is completed at any individual site the warning signs shall be removed from that site. Clean-up work and punchlist work shall be performed with portable signage. Project mileage indicated on the G20-1 sign shall be the actual project mileage rounded up to the nearest whole mile. Projects less than two(2) miles in length or individual worksites that are part of a multiple worksite project may delete this sign. The G20-1 sign shall be 60"X 36"and the G20-2 sign shall be 48"X 24". 2. Interstate, Limited Access And Multilane Divided Highways In addition to the W20-1 signs required at 500 ft., 1000 ft. and 1500 ft., multi- lane divided highways shall also have additional advanced warning signs installed with the legend"ROAD WORK(2 MILES, 1 MILE and 1/2 MILE). All construction warning signs on divided highways shall be double indicated (i.e., on the left and right sides of the roadway.) If the use of the Y2 mile, 1 mile and 2 mile advanced warning signs cause an overlap with other work or do not benefit field conditions then the Engineer may review the use of these signs and eliminate their installation. When the posted speed limit is 50 MPH or less, the V/2 mile, 1 mile and 2 mile signs should be eliminated especially in urban areas. The W20-1 advance warning signs for ROAD WORK 500 FEET; 1000 FEET; and 1500 FEET shall be temporarily covered when work involving the advanced warning signs for lane shifts and lane closures overlap these signs. The ROAD WORK 1/2 MILE, ROAD WORK 1 MILE, and ROAD WORK 2 MILES shall be in place when the 500, 1000 and 1500 feet signs are temporarily covered. 32 When the temporary traffic control zone already has advanced warning (W20-1) signs installed the W20-1 signs required for lane closures under Standard 9106 should be eliminated. RAMP WORK ON LIMITED ACCESS HIGHWAYS: The workzone shall not be signed for the entire length of the mainline of a limited access highway when only short individual worksites, interchange or ramp work is being performed. When work is restricted to ramp reconstruction or widening activities, the advance warning signs on the mainline section of the limited access highway shall be limited to the use of portable advance warning signs. These portable advance warning signs shall only be utilized when work activity is within the gore point of the ramp and the mainline traveled way or work is active in the accel/decel lane adjacent to the mainline traveled way. Portable advance warning signs(W20-1; 1500ft. /1000 ft. /500ft.)shall be installed on the traveled way of the limited access highway when the above conditions are present. The advance warning signs shall be installed only in one direction where work is active. All portable signs shall be double indicated. When work is not active, the ramp work shall be advanced warned by the use of a single 48 inch X 48 inch "RAMP WORK AHEAD"sign along the right shoulder of the mainline traveled way prior to the beginning of the taper for the decel lane. The"RAMP WORK AHEAD" sign shall be mounted at seven (7') feet in height. Differences in elevation shall be in compliance with the requirements of Subsection 150.06 prior to the removal of the portable(W20-1)advanced warning signs from the mainline. The G20-1 sign shall be eliminated on limited access highways when the work involves only ramp work, bridge reconstruction, bridge painting, bridge joint repairs, guardrail and anchor replacement or other site specific work which is confined to a short section of limited access highway. I. PORTABLE CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN Unless specified as a paid item in the contract the use of a portable changeable message sign will not be required. When specified, a portable changeable message sign (PCMS) shall meet the minimum requirements of Section 632 and the MUTCD. The maximum amount of messages allowed to be flashed on one PCMS is two phases (flashes). The language and the timing of the messages shall comply with the MUTCD and Section 632. When used as an advanced device the PCMS should typically be placed ahead of the construction activities. If the PCMS is used as a substitute for another device then the requirements for the other device apply. 3. FLASHING BEACON The flashing beacon assembly, when specified, shall be used in conjunction with construction warning signs, regulatory, or guide signs to inform traffic of special road conditions which require additional driver attention. The flashing beacon assembly shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of Section 647. 33 K. RUMBLE STRIP SIGNAGE Signage for rumble strips located in the travelway shall be as required in Subsection 150.01.0 and Subsection 150.02.A.9. L. LOW/SOFT SHOULDER SIGNAGE Low or soft shoulder signs shall be utilized in accordance with the following conditions: CONSTRUCTION/RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTS: "LOW/SOFT SHOULDER" signs shall be erected when a difference in elevation exceeds one(1") inch but does not exceed three(3") inches between the travelway and any type of shoulder unless the difference in elevation is four(4')feet or greater from the edge of the traveled way. The spacing of the signs shall not exceed one (1) mile and the signs shall be placed immediately past each crossroad intersection. The"Low/Soft"signs shall remain in place until the difference in elevation is eliminated and the shoulder has been dressed and permanently grassed for a minimum of thirty(30)calendar days. These signs shall be furnished, installed, maintained and removed by the Contractor as part of Traffic Control-Lump Sum. These signs shall be orange with black borders and meet the reflectorization requirements of Subsection 150.01.0. "SHOULDER DROP-OFF"(W8-9a) signs shall be used when a difference in elevation, less than four(4') feet from the traveled way, exceeds three (3") inches and is not protected by positive barrier protection. These warning signs shall be placed in advance of the drop-off. For a continuous drop-off condition, the W8-9a) signs shall, as a minimum, be spaced in accordance with the above requirements for"Low/soft shoulder"signs. PROJECTS CONSISTING PRIMARILY OF ASPHALTIC CONCRETE RESURFACING ITEMS: "LOW/SOFT SHOULDER" signs shall be erected when a difference in elevation exceeds one(1") inch but does not exceed three(3") inches between the travelway and any type of shoulder unless the difference in elevation is four(4')feet or greater from the edge of the traveled way. SHOULDER BUILDING INCLUDED IN THE CONTRACT: "Low/Soft Shoulder" signs shall be erected as per the requirement of Standards 9102, 9106, and 9107. "Shoulder Drop-off" signs (W8-9a) shall be erected as per the requirements of the MUTCD. These signs shall be maintained until the conditions requiring their installation have been eliminated. The Contractor shall remove all interim warning signs before final acceptance. SHOULDER BUILDING NOT INCLUDED IN THE CONTRACT: The Department will furnish the"Low/Soft Shoulder"signs, "Shoulder Drop-off"signs and the posts. The signs shall be erected to meet the minimum requirements of Subsection 150.03. The Contractor shall include the cost of furnishing installation hardware (bolts, nuts, and 34 washers), erection and maintenance of the signs in the bid price for Traffic Control- Lump Sum. The Contractor shall maintain the signs until final acceptance. The Department will remove the signs. LAU/LAR PROJECTS SHOULDER BUILDING NOT INCLUDED IN THE CONTRACT: The Contractor will furnish, install and maintain LOW/SOFT SHOULDER signs (yellow with black borders, ASTM Type III or IV) at the appropriate spacing, until Final Acceptance of the project by the Department. After Final Acceptance by the Department the signs will become the property and responsibility of the local government. M. BUMP SIGNAGE: MULTI-LANE DIVIDED HIGHWAYS: A bump sign (W8-1) shall be utilized when a transverse joint in the pavement structure has a vertical difference in elevation of three quarters (3/4") of an inch or greater in depth with no horizontal taper to ramp the traffic from one elevation to the other. This condition typically occurs at approach slabs during pavement milling operations and at transverse joints in asphaltic pavement lifts. TWO-LANE TWO-WAY HIGHWAYS: A bump sign (W8-1) shall be utilized when a transverse joint in the pavement structure has a vertical difference in elevation that exceeds one and three quarters (1-3/4") inches in depth with no horizontal taper to ramp the traffic from one elevation to the other. This includes utility and storm drainage repairs that require concrete placement for patching and/or steel plating. The (W8-1) sign shall be placed sufficiently in advance to warn the motorist of the condition. N. PEDESTRIAN SIGNAGE: Appropriate signs as described in the MUTCD shall be maintained to allow safe passage of pedestrian traffic or to advise pedestrians of walkway closures (Refer to MUTCD Figures TA-28 and TA-29 for guidance). Advance closure signing should be placed at intersections rather than midblock locations so that pedestrians are not confronted with midblock work sites that will induce them to attempt skirting the work site or making a midblock crossing. Signs and other devices mounted lower than seven (7) feet above the temporary pedestrian walkway shall not project more than four (4) inches into the accessible pedestrian facilities. Signs and other devices shall be placed such that they do not narrow any pedestrian passage to less than 48 inches. 35 150.04 PAVEMENT MARKINGS A. GENERAL Full pattern pavement markings in accordance with Section 652 and in conformance with Section 3A and 36, except 36.02, of the MUTCD are required on all courses before the roadway is opened to traffic. No passing zones shall be marked to conform to Subsection 150.04.E. During construction and maintenance activities on all highways open to traffic, both existing markings and markings applied under this Section shall be fully maintained until Final Acceptance. If the pavement markings are, or become, unsatisfactory in the judgment of the Engineer due to wear, weathering, or construction activities, they shall be restored immediately. 1. Resurfacing Projects Pavement markings shall be provided on all surfaces that are placed over existing markings. Interim and final markings shall conform in type and location to the markings that existed prior to resurfacing unless changes or additions are noted in the Contract. The replacement of parking spaces will not be required unless a specific item or note has been included in the Contract. Any work to make additions to the markings that existed prior to resurfacing is to be considered as extra work. 2. Widening And Reconstruction Projects If the lane configuration is altered from the preconstruction layout then pavement markings will be as required by the plans or the Engineer. 3. New Location Construction Projects Pavement marking plans will be provided. B. MATERIALS All traffic striping applied under this Section shall be a minimum four inches in width or as shown in plans and shall conform to the requirements of Section 652, except as modified herein. Raised pavement markers (RPMs) shall meet the requirements of Section 654. Markings on the final surface course, which must be removed, shall be a removable type. The Contractor will be permitted to use paint, thermoplastic, or tape on pavement which is to be overlaid as part of the project, unless otherwise directed by the Engineer. Partial (skip) reflectorization (i.e. reflectorizing only a portion of a stripe)will not be allowed. C. INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF PAVEMENT MARKINGS: INSTALLATION: All pavement markings, both interim and permanent, shall be applied to a clean surface. The Contractor shall furnish the layout and preline the roadway surface for the placement of pavement markings applied as part of the temporary traffic control plan. All interim marking tape and RPM'S on the final surface shall be removed prior to the placement of the final markings. The Contractor shall sequence the work in such a manner as to allow the installation of markings in the final lane configuration at the earliest possible stage of the work. 36 REMOVAL: Markings no longer applicable shall be removed in accordance with Subsection 656.3.05. THE ELIMINATION OF CONFLICTING PAVEMENT MARKINGS BY OVERPAINTING WITH UNAPPROVED PAINT OR ANY TYPE OF LIQUID ASPHALT IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. INTERMEDIATE SURFACE: Interim markings shall be removed by methods that will cause minimal damage to the pavement surface while also ensuring that traveling public will not be confused or misdirected by any residual markings remaining on the intermediate surface. The use of approved black-out tape and black-out paint (manufactured for the sole purpose of covering existing pavement markings) may be permitted on some interim surfaces, provided the results are satisfactory to the Engineer. FINAL SURFACE: No interim paint or thermoplastic markings will be permitted on any final surface unless the interim markings are in alignment with the location of the permanent markings and the interim marking will not interfere or adversely affect placement of the permanent markings. The proposed method of removal for layout errors that require markings to be removed from the final surface shall have the prior approval of the Engineer. Any damage to the final pavement surface caused by the pavement marking removal process shall be repaired at the Contractor's expense by methods acceptable and approved by the Engineer. Subsection 400.3..06.0 shall apply when corrective measures are required. The use of black-out tape or black- out paint will not be permitted under any circumstance to correct layout errors on any final surface. Traffic shifts that are done on the final surface shall be accomplished using interim traffic marking tape that can be removed without any blemishing of the final surface. Interim traffic marking tape shall be used on any of the following final surfaces; asphaltic concrete, Portland cement concrete, and bridge deck surfaces. The contractor may propose alternate traffic markings and removal methods on the final surface. Submitted proposals shall include the type of material, method of removal and a cost comparison to the traffic marking tape method. Prior to any approval, the contractor shall field demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Engineer that the proposed traffic markings can be removed without any blemishing of the final surface. If the proposal is determined to be acceptable, a supplemental agreement will be executed prior to the installation of the proposed alternate traffic markings. The supplemental agreement shall denote the type of traffic marking materials, method of removal and any cost and/or time savings to the Department. The Department will not consider or participate in any cost increase that may result from implementing the proposed alternate method. PAY FACTOR REDUCTION FOR ASPHALTIC CONCRETE FINAL SURFACES: When the correction of an error in the layout of the final pavement markings requires the final surface to be grounded, blemished, scarred, or polished the pay factor shall be reduced to 0.95 for the entire surface area of the final topping that has a blemish, polished or a scarred surface. The reduced pay factor shall not be confined to only the width and length of the stripe or the dimensions of the blemished areas, the whole roadway surface shall have the reduced pay factor applied. The area of the 37 reduced pay factor shall be determined by the total length and the total width of the roadway affected. If the affected area is not corrected, the reduction in pay shall be deducted from the final payment for the topping layer of asphaltic concrete. The Engineer shall make the final determination whether correction or a reduced pay factor is acceptable. The eradication of pavement markings on intermediate and final concrete surfaces shall be accomplished by a method that does not grind, polish, or blemish the surface of the concrete. The method used for the removal of the interim markings shall not spall chip the joints in the concrete and shall not damage the sealant in the joints. Any joint or sealant repairs shall be included in the bid price for Traffic Control-Lump Sum. The proposed method of removal shall have the prior approval of the Engineer. Failure to promptly remove conflicting or non-applicable pavement markings shall be considered as non-performance under Subsection 150.08. PREPARATION AND PLANNING FOR TRAFFIC SHIFTS: When shifting of traffic necessitates removal of centerline, lane lines, or edge lines, all such lines shall be removed prior to, during, or immediately after any change so as to present the least interference with traffic. Interim traffic marking tape shall be used as a temporary substitute for the traffic markings being removed. Before any change in traffic lane(s) alignment, marking removal equipment shall be present on the project for immediate use. If marking removal equipment failures occur, the equipment shall be repaired or replaced (including leasing equipment if necessary), so that the removal can be accomplished without delay. Except for the final surface, markings on asphaltic concrete may be obliterated by an overlay course, when approved by the Engineer. When an asphaltic concrete overlay is placed for the sole purpose of eliminating conflicting markings and the in place asphaltic concrete section will allow, said overlay will be eligible for payment only if designated in the Plans. Overlays to obliterate lines will be paid for only once and further traffic shifts in the same area shall be accomplished with removable markings. Only the minimum asphaltic concrete thickness required to cover lines will be allowed. Excessive build-up will not be permitted. When an overlay for the sole purpose of eliminating conflicting markings is not allowed, the markings no longer applicable shall be removed in accordance with Subsection 656.3.05. D. RAISED PAVEMENT MARKERS Raised pavement markers (RPMs) are required as listed below for all asphaltic concrete pavements before the roadway is open to traffic. On the final surface, RPM's shall be placed according to the timeframes specified in Subsection 150.04 E. for full pattern pavement markings except Interstate Highways where RPM's shall be placed and/or maintained when the roadway is open to traffic. When Portland Cement Concrete is an intermediate or final surface and is open to traffic, one calendar day is allowed for cleaning and drying before the installation of RPMs is required. 38 Raised pavement markers are not allowed on the right edge lines under any situation. 1. Interstate Highways Retro-reflective raised pavement markers (RPM'S) shall be placed and/or maintained on intermediate pavements surfaces on all interstate highways that are open to traffic. This includes all resurfacing projects along with widening and reconstruction projects. The spacing and placement shall be as required for MULTI-LANE DIVIDED HIGHWAYS. 2. Multi-Lane Divided Highways Retro-reflective raised pavement markers (RPMs) shall be placed and/or maintained on intermediate pavement surfaces on all multi-lane divided highways that are opened to traffic when these roadways are being widened or reconstructed. Two lane-two way roadways that are being widened to a multi- lane facility, whether divided or undivided, are included in this provision. Projects consisting primarily of asphalt resurfacing items or shoulder widening items are excluded from this requirement. The RPMs shall be placed as follows: a. SUPPLEMENTING LANE LINES 80 foot center on skip lines with curvature less than three degrees. (Includes tangents) 40 foot centers on solid lines and all lines with curvature between three degrees and six degrees. 20 foot centers on curves over six degrees. 20 foot centers on lane transitions or shifts. b. SUPPLEMENTING RAMP GORE LINES 20 foot centers, two each, placed side by side. c. OTHER LINES As shown on the plans or directed by the Engineer. 3. Other Highways On other highways under construction RPMs shall be used and/or maintained on intermediate pavement surfaces as follows: a. SUPPLEMENTING LANE LINES AND SOLID LINES 40 foot centers except on lane shifts. (When required in the Plans or Contract.) 20 foot centers on lane shifts. (Required in all cases.) 39 b. SUPPLEMENTING DOUBLE SOLID LINES 40 foot centers (one each beside each line) except on lane shifts. (When required in the Plans or Contract.) 20 foot centers on lane shifts. (Required in all cases.) E. EXCEPTIONS FOR INTERIM MARKINGS Some exceptions to the time of placement and pattern of markings are permitted as noted below; however, full pattern pavement markings are required for the completed project. 1. Two-Lane,Two-Way Roadways a. SKIP LINES All interim skip (broken) stripe shall conform to Section 652 except that stripes shall be at least two feet long with a maximum gap of 38 feet. On curves greater than six degrees, a one-foot stripe with a maximum gap of 19 feet shall be used. In lane shift areas solid lines will be required. Interim skip lines shall be replaced with markings in full compliance with Section 652 prior to expiration of the 14 calendar day period. Interim raised pavement markers may be substituted for the interim skip (broken)stripes. If raised pavement markers are substituted for the two foot interim skip stripe, three markers spaced at equal intervals over a two feet distance will be required. No separate payment will be made if the interim raised pavement markers are substituted for interim skip lines. Interim raised pavement markers shall be retro-reflective, shall be the same color as the pavement markers for which they are substituted, and shall be visible during daytime. The type of interim marker and method of attachment to the pavement shall be approved by the Office of Materials and Research but in no case will the markers be attached by the use of nails. Flexible reflective markers, Type 14 or Type 15, may be used for a maximum of fourteen (14) calendar days as an interim marker. Any flexible reflective markers in use shall be from the qualified products list(QPL). The interim raised pavement markers shall be maintained until the full pattern pavement markings are applied. At the time full pattern markings are applied the interim raised markers shall be removed in a manner that will not interfere with application of the full pattern pavement markings. b. NO PASSING ZONES-TWO-LANE, TWO-WAY ROADWAYS Passing zones shall be re-established in the locations existing prior to resurfacing. No changes to the location of passing zones shall be done 40 without the written approval of the Engineer. For periods not to exceed three calendar days where interim skip centerlines are in place, no-passing zones shall be identified by using post or portable mounted DO NOT PASS regulatory signs (R4-1 24" x 30") at the beginning and at intervals not to exceed �/z mile within each no-passing zone. A post or portable mounted PASS WITH CARE regulatory sign (R4-1 24"x 30")shall be placed at the end of each no-passing zone. Post mounted signs shall be placed in accordance with the MUTCD. Portable signs shall conform to the requirements of the MUTCD and shall be NCHRP 350 compliant. Portable signs shall be secured in such a manner to prevent misalignment and minimize the possibility of being blown over by weather conditions or traffic. On new location projects and on projects where either horizontal or vertical alignments has been modified, the location of No-Passing Zones will be identified by the Engineer. c. EDGELINES 1) Bituminous Surface Treatment Paving Edgelines will not be required on intermediate surfaces (including asphaltic concrete leveling for bituminous surface treatment paving) that are in use for a period of less than 60 calendar days except at bridge approaches, on lane transitions, lane shifts, and in such other areas as determined by the Engineer. On the final surface, edgelines shall be placed within 30 calendar days of the time that the final surface was placed. 2) All Other Types of Pavement Edgelines will not be required on intermediate surfaces that are in use for a period of less than 30 calendar days except at bridge approaches, on lane transitions, lane shifts, and in such other areas as determined by the Engineer. On the final surface, edgelines shall be placed within 14 calendar days of the time that the surface was placed. 2. Multi-Lane Highways — With No Paved Shoulder(S) Or Paved Shoulder(S) Four Feet Or Less a. UNDIVIDED HIGHWAYS(INCLUDES PAVED CENTER TURN LANE) 1) Centerlines and No-Passing Barrier-Full Pattern centerlines and no- passing barriers shall be restored before opening to traffic. 2) Lanelines- Interim skip (broken) stripe as described in Subsection 150.04E.1.a may be used for periods not to exceed three calendar days. Skiplines are not permitted in lane shift areas. Solid lines shall be used. 3) Edgelines- Edgelines shall be placed on intermediate and final surfaces within three calendar days of obliteration. 41 b. DIVIDED HIGHWAYS(GRASS OR RAISED MEDIAN) 1) Lanelines- Full pattern skip stripe shall be restored before opening to traffic. Skip lines are not permitted in lane shift areas. Solid lines shall be required. 2) Centerline/Edgeline- Solid lines shall be placed on intermediate and final surfaces within three calendar days of obliteration. 3. Limited Access Roadways And Roadways With Paved Shoulders Greater Than Four Feet a. Same as Subsection 150.04.E.2 except as noted in (b) below. b. EDGELINES- 1) Asphaltic Concrete Pavement- Edgelines shall be placed on intermediate and final surfaces prior to opening to traffic. 2) Portland Cement Concrete Pavement- Edgelines shall be placed on any surface open to traffic no later than one calendar day after work is completed on a section of roadway. All water and residue shall be removed prior to daily striping. 4. Ramps For Multi-Lane Divided Highways A minimum of one solid line edge stripe shall be placed on any intermediate surface of a ramp prior to opening the ramp to traffic. The other edge stripe may be omitted for a maximum period of three (3) calendar days on an intermediate surface. Appropriate channelization devices shall be spaced at a maximum of twenty-five (25') feet intervals until the other stripe has been installed. The final surface shall have both stripes placed prior to opening the ramp to traffic. 5. MISCELLANEOUS PAVEMENT MARKINGS: FINAL SURFACE: School zones, railroads, stop bars, symbols, words and other similar markings shall be placed on final surfaces conforming to Section 652 within fourteen (14) calendar days of completion of the final surface. Final markings shall conform to the type of pay item in the plans. When no pay item exists in the plans the final markings shall conform to Section 652 for painted markings. INTERMEDIATE SURFACE: Intermediate surfaces that will be in use for more than forty-five (45) calendar days shall have the miscellaneous pavement markings installed to conform to the requirement of Section 652. Under 42 Subsection 150.11, Special Conditions, or as directed by the Engineer these markings may be eliminated. F. MOBILE OPERATIONS When pavement markings (centerlines, lane lines, and edgelines) are applied in a continuous operation by moving vehicles and equipment, the following minimum equipment and warning devices shall be required. These devices and equipment are in addition to the minimum requirements of the MUTCD. 1. All Roadways All vehicles shall be equipped with the official slow moving vehicle symbol sign. All vehicles shall have a minimum of two flashing or rotating beacons visible in all directions. All protection vehicles shall have an arrow panel mounted on the rear. All vehicles requiring an arrow panel shall have, as a minimum, a Type B panel. All vehicle mounted signs shall be mounted with the bottom of the sign a minimum height of forty-eight inches (48")above the pavement.All sign legends shall be covered or removed from view when work is not in progress. 2. Two-Lane Two-Way Roadways a. Lead Vehicles The lead vehicle may be a separate vehicle or the work vehicle applying the pavement markings may be used as the lead vehicle. The lead vehicle shall have an arrow panel mounted so that the panel is easily visible to oncoming (approaching)traffic. The arrow panel should typically operate in the caution mode. b. Work Vehicles The work vehicle(s) applying markings shall have an arrow panel mounted on the rear. The arrow panel should typically operate in the caution mode. The work vehicle placing cones shall follow directly behind the work vehicle applying the markings. c. Protection Vehicles A protection vehicle may follow the cone work vehicle when the cones are being placed and may follow when the cones are being removed. 3. MULTI-LANE ROADWAYS A lead vehicle may be used but is not required. The work vehicle placing cones shall follow directly behind the work vehicle applying the markings. A protection vehicle that does not function as a work vehicle should follow the cone work vehicle when traffic cones are being placed. A protection vehicle should follow the cone work vehicle when the cones are being removed from the roadway. Protection vehicles shall display a sign on the rear of the vehicle with the legend PASS ON LEFT(RIGHT). INTERSTATES AND LIMITED ACCESS ROADWAYS: A protection vehicle shall follow the last work vehicle at all times and shall be equipped with a truck mounted attenuator that is certified for impacts not less than 62 mph in accordance with NCHRP350 Test Level Three(3). 43 150.05 CHANNELIZATION A. GENERAL Channelization shall clearly delineate the travelway through the work zone and alert drivers and pedestrians to conditions created by work activities in or near the travelway. Channelization shall be done in accordance with the plans and specifications,the MUTCD, and the following requirements. All Channelization Devices utilized on any project shall be NCHRP 350 compliant. Any device used on the Work shall be from the Qualified Products List. All devices utilized on the work shall have a decal, logo, or manufacturer's stamping that clearly identifies the device as NCHRP 350 compliant. The Contractor may be required to furnish certification from the Manufacturer for any device to prove NCHRP 350 compliance. 1. Types of Devices Permitted for Channelization in Construction Work Zones: a. DRUMS: 1) DESIGN: Drums shall meet the minimum requirement of the MUTCD and shall be reflectorized as required in Subsection 150.O1.D. The upper edge of the top reflectorized stripe on the drum shall be located a minimum of 33 inches above the surface of the roadway. A minimum drum diameter of 18 inches shall be maintained for a minimum of 34 inches above the roadway. 2) APPLICATION: Drums shall be used as the required channelizing device to delineate the full length of a lane closure, shift, or encroachment, except as modified by this Subsection. 3) TRANSITION TAPERS FOR LANE CLOSURES: Drums shall be used on all transition tapers. The minimum length for a merging taper for a lane closure on the travelway shall be as shown in Table 150-1: 44 TABLE 150-1 Posted Lane Lane Lane Lane Maximum Drum Speed Width Width Width Width Spacing in Tapers, Limit, MPH 9 Feet 10 Feet 11 Feet 12 Feet (Feet) Minimum Taper Length (L)in Feet 20 60 70 75 80 20 25 95 105 115 125 25 30 135 150 165 180 30 35 185 205 225 245 35 40 240 270 295 320 40 45 405 450 495 540 _ 45 50 450 500 550 600 50 55 495 550 605 660 55 60 540 600 660 720 60 65 585 650 715 780 65 70 630 700 770 840 70 75 675 750 825 900 75 If site conditions require a longer taper then the taper shall be lengthened to fit particular individual situations. The length of shifting tapers should be at least 1/2 L. The length of a closed lane or lanes, excluding the transition taper(s), shall be limited to a total of two (2) miles. Prior approval must be obtained from the Engineer before this length can be increased. Night time conditions: When a merge taper exists into the night all drums located in the taper shall have, for the length of the taper only, a six (6") inch fluorescent orange (ASTM Type VI, VII, VIII, IX or X) reflectorized top stripe on each drum. The top six-inch stripe may be temporarily attached to the drum while in use in a taper. The Engineer may allow the fluorescent orange reflectorized six(6') inch top stripe on each drum in a merging taper to remain in place during daylight hours provided there is a lane closures) with a continuous operation that begins during one nighttime period and ends during another nighttime period. All drums that have the six-inch top stripe permanently attached shall not be used for any other conditions. Multiple Lane Closures: (a) A maximum of one lane at a time shall be closed with each merge taper. (b) A minimum tangent length of 2 L shall be installed between each individual lane closure taper. 45 4) LONGITUDINAL CHANNELIZATION: Drums shall be spaced as listed below for various roadside work conditions except as modified by Subsection 150.06. Spacing shall be used for situations meeting any of the conditions listed as follows: (a) 40 FOOT SPACING MAXIMUM (1) For difference in elevation exceeding two inches. (2) For healed sections no steeper than 4:1 as shown in Subsection 150.06, Detail 150-E. (b) 80 FOOT SPACING MAXIMUM (1) For difference in elevation of two inches or less. (2) Flush areas where equipment or workers are within ten feet of the travel lane. (c) 200 FOOT SPACING MAXIMUM: Where equipment or workers are more than ten feet from travel lane. Lateral offset clearance to be four feet from the travel lane. (1) For paved areas eight feet or greater in width that are paved flush with a standard width travel lane. (2) For disturbed shoulder areas not completed to typical section that are flush to the travel lane and considered a usable shoulder. REMOVAL OF DRUMS: Drums may be removed after shoulders are completed to typical section and grassed. Guardrail and other safety devices shall be installed and appropriate signs advising of conditions such as soft or low shoulder shall be posted before the drums are removed. b. VERTICAL PANELS 1) DESGN: All vertical panels shall meet the minimum requirements of the MUTCD. All vertical panels shall have a minimum of 270 square inches of retro-reflective area facing the traffic and shall be mounted with the top of the reflective panel a minimum of 36"above the roadway. 2) APPLICATION: Lane encroachment by the drum on the travelway should permit a remaining lane width of ten feet. When encroachment reduces the travelway to less than ten feet, vertical panels shall be used to restore the travelway to ten feet or greater. No other application of vertical panels will be permitted. c. CONES 46 1) DESIGN: All cones shall be a minimum of 28 inches in height regardless of application and shall meet the requirement of the MUTCD. Reflectorization may be deleted from all cones. 2) APPLICATION: For longitudinal channelizing only, cones will be permitted for daylight closures or minor shifts. (Drums are required for all tapers.) The use of cones for nighttime work will not be permitted. Cones shall not be stored or allowed to be visible on the worksite during nighttime hours. d. BARRICADES DESIGN: Type III barricades shall meet the minimum requirements of the MUTCD and shall be reflectorized as required in Subsection 150.01.D. The Contractor has the option of choosing Type III barricades from the Qualified Products List or the Contractor may utilize generic barricades that are approved by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). When barricades have been specifically crash tested with signs attached, the contractor has the responsibility to attach the signs as per the manufacturer's recommendations to ensure crashworthiness. If signs are attached to generic barricades or to barricades from the Qualified Products List(QPL)that have not been crash tested with signs attached then the responsibility for crashworthiness and the liability for mounting these signs to the barricades are assumed by the Contractor and the Contractor shall certify that the barricades are crashworthy under FHWA workzone guidelines for NCHRP 350 crashworthy compliance. Any generic barricades used in the work shall be stamped or stenciled to show compliance with NCHRP 350. The use of Type I and Type II barricades will not be permitted. 1) APPLICATION: Type III barricades shall be placed as required by the plans, the Standards, and as directed by the Engineer. All signs mounted on barricades shall be mounted to comply with the requirements of the MUTCD and NCHRP 350 Test Level III. NCHRP 350 crashworthy compliance may require that rigid signs be mounted separate from the Type III barricade. When a barricade is placed so that it is subject to side impact from a vehicle, a drum shall be placed at the side of the barricade to add target value to the barricade. e. WARNING LIGHTS: 1) DESIGN: All warning lights shall meet the requirements of the MUTCD. 2) APPLICATION (a) Type A low-intensity flashing lights shall be used as shown in the Plans, the Standards, and as directed by the Engineer. Flashing lights are not required for advance warning signs in Subsection 150.03.H. 47 (b) Type C Steady-Burn lights shall be used as shown in the Plans, the Standards, and as directed by the Engineer. Steady-burn lights are not required on drums for merging tapers that exist into the night. f. TEMPORARY BARRIERS 1) DESIGN: Temporary barriers shall meet the requirements of Section 620. 2) APPLICATION: Temporary barriers shall be placed as required by the plans, standards, and as directed by the Engineer. When Temporary barrier is located 20 feet or less from a travel lane, yellow reflectors shall be fixed to the top of the barrier at intervals not greater than 40 feet in the longitudinal section and 20 feet in the taper section and shall be mounted approximately two inches above the barrier. If both lanes of a two-lane two-way roadway are within 20 feet or less of the barrier then the reflectors shall be installed for both directions of traffic. The reflectors shall be 100 square inches (ASTM Type VII or VIII) reflective sheeting mounted on flat-sheet blanks. The reflectors shall be mounted approximately two inches above the top of the barrier. The reflectors shall be attached to the barrier with adhesive or by a drilled-in anchor type device. The reflectors shall not be attached to a post or board that is placed between the gap in the barrier sections. Approach end of Temporary barrier shall be flared or protected by an impact attenuator (crash cushion) or other approved treatment in accordance with Construction Details/Standards and Standard Specifications. On interstate or other controlled access highways where lane shifts or crossovers cause opposing traffic to be separated by less than 40 ft., portable barrier shall be used as a separator. B. PORTABLE IMPACT ATTENUATORS: 1. DESCRIPTION This work consists of the furnishing (including spare parts), installation, maintenance, relocation, reuse as required, and removal of Portable Impact Attenuator Units/Arrays. 2. MATERIALS Materials used in the Attenuator shall meet the requirements of Section 648 for Portable Impact Attenuators. 3. CONSTRUCTION Portable Impact Attenuator Unit/Arrays installation shall conform to the requirements of Section 648, Manufacturer's recommendations and Georgia Standard 4960 and shall be installed at locations designated by the Engineer, and/or as shown on the plans. 48 C. TEMPORARY GUARDRAIL ANCHORAGE-Type 12: 1. DESCRIPTION This work consists of the furnishing, installation, maintenance and removal or Temporary Guardrail Anchorage- Type 12 used for Portable Barrier or temporary guardrail end treatment. 2. MATERIALS Materials used in the Temporary Guardrail Anchorage- Type 12 shall meet the requirements of Subsection 641.2 of the Specifications and current Georgia Standards and may be new or used. Materials salvaged from the Project which meet the requirements of Standards may be utilized if available. The use of any salvaged materials will require prior approval of the Engineer. 3. CONSTRUCTION Installation of the Temporary Guardrail Anchorage-Type 12 shall conform to the requirements of the Plans, current Georgia Standards and Subsection 641.3 of the Specifications. Installation shall also include sufficient additional guardrail and appurtenances to effect the transition and connection to Temporary Concrete Barrier as required by the details in Georgia Standard 4960. 150.06 DIFFERENCES IN ELEVATION BETWEEN TRAVEL LANES AND SHOULDERS (SEE SUBSECTION 150.06.6 FOR PROJECTS CONSISTING PRIMARILY OF ASPHALTIC CONCRETE RESURFACING ITEMS) Any type of work such as paving, grinding, trenching, or excavation that creates a difference in elevation between travel lanes or between the travelway and the shoulder shall not begin until the Contractor is prepared and able to continuously place the required typical section to within two inches (2")of the existing pavement elevation. For any areas that the two inches minimum difference in elevation cannot be accomplished the section shall be healed as shown in Detail 150-E. If crushed stone materials are used to provide a healed section no separate payment will be made for the material used to heal any section. The Contractor may submit a plan to utilize existing pay items for crushed stone provided the plan clearly demonstrates that the materials used to heal an area will be incorporated into the work with minimal waste. Handling and hauling of any crushed stone used to heal shall be kept to a minimum. The Engineer shall determine if the crushed stone used to heal meets the specifications for gradation and quality when the material is placed in the final location. A maximum of sixty (60) calendar days shall be allowed for conditions to exist that require any section or segment of the roadway or ramp to continue to require a healed section as described by Detail 150-E. Failure to meet this requirement shall be considered as non-performance of Work under Subsection 150.08. 49 When trenching or excavation for minor roadway or shoulder widening is required, all operations at one site shall be completed to the level of the existing pavement in the same work day. Any channelization devices utilized in the work shall conform to the requirements of Subsection 150.05 and to the placement and spacing requirements in Details 150-B, 150-C, 150-D, and 150-E shown in this section. Any construction activity that reduces the width of a travel lane shall require the use of a W-20 sign with the legend "LEFT/RIGHT LANE NARROWS". Two 24" x 24" red or red/orange flags may be mounted above the W-20 sign. The W-20 sign shall be located on the side of the travelway that has been reduced in width just off the traveiway edge of pavement. The W-20 sign shall be a minimum of 500 feet in advance of any channelization devices that encroach on the surface of traveiway. A portable changeable message sign may be used in lieu of the W-20 sign. GENERAL/TIME RESTRICTIONS: A. STONE BASES,SOIL AGGREGATE BASE AND SOIL BASES 1.Ail Highways Differences in elevation of more than two inches between surfaces carrying or adjacent to traffic will not be allowed for more than a 24-hour period. A single length of excavated area that does not exceed 1000 feet in total length may be left open as a start up area for periods not to exceed 48 hours provided the Contractor can demonstrate the ability to continuously excavate and backfill in a proficient manner. Prior approval of the Engineer shall be obtained before any startup area may be allowed. 2. LIMITED ACCESS HIGHWAY RAMPS(INTERSTATES): On projects that include ramp rehabilitation work, one ramp at a time may be excavated for the entire length of the ramp from the gore point of the ramp with the interstate mainline to the intersection with the crossing highway. This single ramp may remain excavated with a vertical difference in elevation greater than two(2") inches for a maximum of fourteen (14)calendar days with drums spaced at twenty (20') feet intervals as shown in Detail 150-B and a buffer space accepted under Section 150.06.F. After fourteen (14) calendar days the section shall be healed as required for all other highways. This area will be allowed in addition to the 1000 feet allowed for all other highways. B. ASPHALT BASES,BINDERS AND TOPPINGS I. DIFFERENCES IN ELEVATION BETWEEN THE SURFACES OF ADJACENT TRAVELWAYS Travel lanes shall be paved with a plan that minimizes any difference in elevation between adjacent travel lanes. The following limitations will be required on all work: a. Differences of two inches (2") or less may remain for a maximum period of fourteen (14)calendar days. b. Differences of greater than two inches (2") shall be permitted for continuous operations only. 50 EMERGENCY SITUATIONS: Inclement weather, traffic accidents, and other events beyond the control of the Contractor may prevent the work from being completed as required above. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer in writing stating the conditions and reasons that have prevented the Contractor from complying with the time limitations. The Contractor shall also outline a plan detailing immediate steps to complete the work. Failure to correct these conditions on the first calendar day that conditions will allow corrective work shall be considered as non-performance of Work under Subsection 150.08. 2. Differences in Elevation Between Asphalt Travelway and Paved Shoulders Differences in elevation between the asphalt travelway and asphalt paved shoulders shall not be allowed to exist beyond the maximum durations outlined below for the conditions shown in Details 150-B, 150-C, 150-D,and 150-E: Detail 150-B conditions shall not be allowed for more than 24 hours. A single length that does not exceed 1000 feet in total length may be left open for periods not to exceed 48 hours provided the Contractor can demonstrate the ability to continuously pave in a proficient manner. Prior approval of the Engineer shall be obtained before any section is allowed to exceed 24 hours. Any other disturbed shoulder areas shall be healed as in Detail 150-E. Dail 150-C conditions will not be allowed for more than 48 hours. Detail 150-D conditions will not be allowed for more than 30 calendar days. Detail 150-E conditions will not be allowed for more than 60 calendar days. Failure to meet these requirements shall be considered as non-performance of Work under Subsection 150.08. C. PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE Work adjacent to a Portland Cement Concrete traveled way which involves the following types of base and shoulders shall be accomplished according to the time restrictions outlined for each type of base or shoulder. Traffic control devices shall be in accordance with Subsection 150.05. 1. Cement Stabilized Base Work adjacent to the traveled way shall be healed as per Detail 150-E within forty-eight(48) hours after the seven (7) calendar day curing period is complete for each section placed. During the placement and curing period, traffic control shall be in accordance Detail 150-B. 2. Asphaltic Concrete Base When an asphaltic concrete base is utilized in lieu of a cement stabilized base the asphaltic concrete base shall be healed as per Detail 150-E within forty-eight (48) hours after the placement of each section of asphaltic concrete base. For the first forty eight hours traffic control shall be in compliance with Detail 150-B. 51 3. Concrete Paved Shoulders Concrete paved shoulders shall be placed within sixty(60)calendar days after the removal of each section of existing shoulder regardless of the type of base materials being placed on the shoulders. During the placement period, traffic control devices shall be in accordance with the appropriate detail based on the depth of the change in elevation. Differences in elevation of more than two inches between the travel way and the shoulder will not be allowed for more than a 24- hour period. A single length of excavated area that does not exceed 1000 feet in total length may be left open as a start up area for periods not to exceed 48 hours provided the Contractor can demonstrate the ability to continuously excavate and backfill in a proficient manner. Prior approval of the Engineer shall be obtained before any startup area may be allowed. Any other disturbed shoulder areas shall be healed as in Detail 150-E. 4. Asphaltic Concrete Shoulders A difference in elevation that meets the requirements of Detail 150-B shall not be allowed to exist for a period greater than forty-eight (48) hours. After the removal of the existing shoulder the section or segment of travelway may be healed with stone as per Detail 150-E for a maximum of fourteen (14) calendar days. Asphaltic concrete shoulders shall be placed within two(2") inches or less of the traveled way surface within fourteen (14) calendar days after the removal of the stone healed section or the removal of each section of the existing shoulder. The two (2") inches or less difference in elevation shall not remain in existence for a period that exceeds thirty (30) calendar days unless the paved shoulder is utilized as a detour for the traveled way. During the placement period, traffic control shall be in accordance with the appropriate detail based on the depth of the change in elevation. The Contractor may propose an alternate plan based on Subsection 150.06.F. Failure to meet the above requirements and time restrictions shall be considered as non-performance of Work under Subsection 150.4.. D. MISCELLANEOUS ELEVATION DIFFERENTIALS FOR EXCAVATIONS ADJACENT TO THE TRAVELWAY Drainage structures, utility facilities, or any other work which results in a difference in elevation adjacent to the travelway shall be planned and coordinated to be performed in such a manner to minimize the time traffic is exposed to this condition. The excavation should be back filled to the minimum requirements of Detail 150-E as soon as practical. Stage construction such as plating or backfilling the incomplete work may be required. The difference in elevation shall not be allowed to exist for more than five (5) calendar days under any circumstances. Failure to correct this condition shall be considered as non- performance of Work under Subsection 150.08. E. CONDUIT INSTALLATION IN PAVED AND DIRT SHOULDERS 52 The installation of conduit and conduit systems along the shoulders of a traveled way shall be planned and installed in a manner to minimize the length of time that traffic is exposed to a difference in elevation condition. The following restrictions and limitations shall apply: 1. Differences in Elevation of Two(2")Inches or Less The shoulder may remain open when workers are not present. When workers are present the shoulder shall be closed and the channelization devices shall meet the requirements of Subsection 150.05. The difference in elevation on the shoulder shall remain for a maximum period of fourteen (14)calendar days. 2. Differences in Elevation Greater Than Two(2")Inches The shoulder shall be closed. The shoulder closure shall not exceed twenty-four (24) hours in duration unless the Special Conditions in Subsection 150.11 modifies this restriction or the Engineer allows the work to be considered as a continuous operation. Failure to meet these requirements shall be considered as non-performance of Work under 150.08. F. MODIFICATIONS TO TIME RESTRICTIONS The Contractor may propose any alternate temporary traffic control plan that utilizes a portion of the travel lane as a "buffer space". This buffer space may allow for an enhanced work area that will allow for the placement of materials to proceed at a pace that could not be achieved with the time restriction requirements outlined in Sectian 150.06A, 150.06.8, and 150.06.C. The Contractor may propose modified time restrictions based on the use of the buffer space. Any proposed modifications in the time duration allowed for the differences in elevations to exist shall be reviewed by the Engineer as a component of the overall TTC plan. No modifications shall be made until the proposed plan is accepted by the Engineer. The Engineer shall have no obligation to consider any proposal which results in an increase in cost to the Department. For the travel lane described in each of the Details 150-8, 150-C, 150-D and 150-E it is presumed that the pavement marking edgeline (yellow or white solid stripe) is located at the very edge of the travel lane surface. A buffer space (temporary paved shoulder) that utilizes a portion of the travel lane should be six (6') feet in width desirable but shall not be less than four (4') feet in width. Any remaining travel lane(s) shall not be less than ten (10') feet in width. Modifications to drum spacing shown in the details above will not be allowed. If the proposed shifting of the traffic to obtain a buffer space and maintain a minimum travel lane(s) of ten (10') feet requires the use of any existing paved shoulders then the cost of maintenance and repair of the existing paved shoulder(s) shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor is responsible for the costs of maintenance and repairs even if the existing paved shoulder(s) is to be removed in a later stage of the work. Existing shoulders that have rumble strips shall have the rumble strips removed before the shoulder can be utilized as part of 53 the travel lane. The cost of the removal of the rumble strips shall be done at no cost to the Department even if the shoulder is to be removed in a later stage of the work. Any modifications to the staging and time restrictions that are approved as part of the TTC plan shall be agreed to in writing. Failure to meet these modifications shall be considered as non-performance of the Work under Subsection 150.08. G. ASPHALTIC CONCRETE RESURFACING PROJECTS SHOULDER CONSTRUCTION INCLUDED AS A PART OF THE CONTRACT: When the placement of asphaltic concrete materials creates a difference in elevation greater than two (2") inches between the earth shoulder (grassed or un-grassed) and the edge of travelway or between the earth shoulder and a paved shoulder that is less than four (4') feet in width, the Contractor shall place and maintain drums in accordance with the requirements of Subsection 150.05A.1.a.4. When the edge of the paved surface is tapered with a 30-45 degree wedge, drums may be spaced at 2.0 times the speed limit in MPH. Drums shall remain in place and be maintained until the difference in elevation has been eliminated by the placement of the appropriate shoulder materials. SHOULDER CONSTRUCTION NOT INCLUDED AS A PART OF THE CONTRACT: When the placement of asphaltic concrete materials creates a difference in elevation greater than two (2") inches between the earth shoulder (grassed or un-grassed) and the edge of travelway or between the earth shoulder and a paved shoulder that is less than four(4)feet in width, the Contractor shall notify the Engineer, in writing, when the resurfacing work including all punchlist items has been completed. See Subsection 150.03.1 for the requirements for "LOW/SOFT SHOULDERS" and "SHOULDER DROP-OFF"signage. 54 Location of drums when Elevation Difference exceeds 4 inches.Drums spaced at 20 foot intervals. Note:If the travel way width is reduced to less than 10 feet by the use of drums,vertical panels shall be used in lieu of drums. New Construction Travel Lane ELEVATION DIFFERENCE GREATER THAN 4 INCHES DETAIL 150-B Drums spaced at 40 foot intervals. Location of drums when Elevation Difference is 2+inches to 4 inches. 6 inches± New Construction Travel Lane .4 4 111® ELEVATION DIFFERENCE 2+to 4 inches DETAIL 150-C 55 Drums spaced at 80 foot intervals. Location of drums when Elevation Difference is 2 inches or less. 4 feet± NMI New Construction Travel Lane .4 4 014 0 0- ELEVATION DIFFERENCE OF 2 INCHES OR LESS DETAIL 150-D Location of drums immediately after completion of healed sections spaced at 40 foot intervals. Compacted graded aggregate, TOP OF DRUM TO BE LEVEL subbase material or dirt. MENNO NO STEEPER THAN 4:1 ME 2 feet± New Construction Travel Lane 4 4 4 HEALED SECTION DETAIL 150-E 56 150.07 FLAGGING AND PILOT CARS: A. FLAGGERS Flaggers shall be provided as required to handle traffic, as specified in the Plans or Special Provisions, and as required by the Engineer. E. FLAGGER CERTIFICATION All flaggers shall meet the requirements of the MUTCD and shall have received training and a certificate upon completion of the training from one of the following organizations: National Safety Council Southern Safety Services Construction Safety Consultants Ivey Consultants American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) Certifications from other agencies will be accepted only if their training program has been approved by any one of the organizations listed above. Failure to provide certified flaggers as required above shall be reason for the Engineer suspending work involving the flagger(s) until the Contractor provides the certified flagger(s). Flaggers shall have proof of certification and valid identification (photo I.D.)available any time they are performing flagger duties. C. FLAGGER APPEARANCE AND EQUIPMENT Flaggers shall wear high-visibility clothing in compliance with Subsection 150.01.A. The apparel background (outer) material color shall be fluorescent orange-red, fluorescent yellow-green, or a combination of the two as defined in the ANSI standard. The retroreflective material shall be orange, yellow, white, silver, yellow- green, or a fluorescent version of these colors, and shall be visible at a minimum distance of one thousand (1000) feet. The retroreflective safety apparel shall be designed to clearly identify the wearer as a person. They shall use a Stop/Slow paddle meeting the requirements of the MUTCD for controlling traffic. The Stop/Slow paddles shall have a shaft length of seven (7) feet minimum. The Stop/Slow paddle shall be retro-reflectorized for both day and night usage. In addition to the Stop/Slow paddle, a flagger may use a flag as an additional device to attract attention. This flag shall meet the minimum requirements of the MUTCD. The flag shall, as a minimum, be 24" inches square and red or red/orange in color. For night work, the vest shall have reflectorized stripes which meet the requirements of the MUTCD. D. FLAGGER WARNING SIGNS Signs for flagger traffic control shall be placed in advance of the flagging operation in accordance with the MUTCD. In addition to the signs required by the MUTCD, signs at regular intervals, warning of the presence of the flagger shall be placed beyond 57 the point where traffic can reasonably be expected to stop under the most severe conditions for that day's work. E. PILOT VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS Pilot vehicles will be required during placement of bituminous surface treatment or asphaltic concrete on two-lane roadways unless otherwise specified. Pilot vehicles shall meet the requirements of the MUTCD. F. PORTABLE TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS The Contractor may request, in writing, the substitution of portable temporary traffic control signals for flaggers on two-lane two-way roadways provided the temporary signals meets the requirements of the MUTCD, Section 647, and Subsection 150.02.A.8. As a part of this request, the Contractor shall also submit an alternate temporary traffic control plan in the event of a failure of the signals. Any alternate plan that requires the use of flaggers shall include the use of certified flaggers. The Contractor shall obtain the approval of the Engineer before the use of any portable temporary traffic control signals will be permitted. 150.08 ENFORCEMENT The safe passage of pedestrians and traffic through and around the temporary traffic control zone, while minimizing confusion and disruption to traffic flow, shall have priority over all other Contractor activities. Continued failure of the Contractor to comply with the requirements of Section 150 (TRAFFIC CONTROL) will result in non-refundable deductions of monies from the Contract as shown in this Subsection for non- performance of Work. Failure of the Contractor to comply with this Specification shall be reason for the Engineer suspending all other work on the Project, except erosion control and traffic control, taking corrective action as specified in Subsection 105.15, and/or withholding payment of monies due to the Contractor for any work on the Project until traffic control deficiencies are corrected. These other actions shall be in addition to the deductions for non-performance of traffic control. SCHEDULE OF DEDUCTIONS FOR EACH CALENDAR DAY OF DEFICIENCIES OF TRAFFIC CONTROL INSTALLATION AND/OR MAINTENANCE ORIGINAL TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT From More Than To and Including Daily Charge $0 $100,000 $200 $100,000 $1,000,000 $500 $1,000,000 $5,000,000 $1,000 58 $5,000,000 $20,000,000 $1,500 $20,000,000 $40,000,000 $2,000 $40,000,000 $ $3,000 150.09 MEASUREMENT A. TRAFFIC CONTROL When listed as a pay item in the Proposal, payment will be made at the Lump Sum price bid, which will include all traffic control not paid for separately, and will be paid as follows: When the first Construction Report is submitted, a payment of 25 (twenty-five) percent of the Lump Sum price will be made. For each progress payment thereafter, the total of the Project percent complete shown on the last pay statement plus 25 (twenty-five) percent will be paid (less previous payments), not to exceed one hundred (100) percent. When no payment item for Traffic Control-Lump Sum is shown in the Proposal, all of the requirements of Section 150 and the Temporary Traffic Control Plan shall be in full force and effect. The cost of complying with these requirements will not be paid for separately, but shall be included in the overall bid submittal. S. SIGNS When shown as a pay item in the contract, interim special guide signs will be paid for as listed below. All other regulatory, warning, and guide signs, as required by the Contract, will be paid for under Traffic Control Lump Sum or included in the overall bid submitted. 1. Interim ground mounted or interim overhead special guide signs will be measured for payment by the square foot. This payment shall be full compensation for furnishing the signs, including supports as required, erecting, illuminating overhead signs, maintaining, removing, re-erecting, and final removal from the Project. Payment will be made only one time regardless of the number of moves required. 2. Remove and reset existing special guide signs, ground mount or overhead, complete, in place, will be measured for payment per each. Payment will be made only one time regardless of the number of moves required. 3. Modify special guide signs, ground mount or overhead, will be measured for payment by the square foot. The area measured shall include only that portion of the sign modified. Payment shall include materials, removal from posts or supports when necessary, and remounting as required. 59 C. TEMPORARY BARRIER Temporary Barrier shall be measured as specified in Section 622. D. CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN, PORTABLE Changeable Message Sign, Portable will be measured as specified in Section 632. E. TEMPORARY GUARDRAIL ANCHORAGE,Type 12 Temporary Guardrail Anchorage- Type 12 will be measured by each assembly, complete in place and accepted according to the details shown in the plans, which shall also include the additional guardrail and appurtenances necessary for transition and connection to Temporary Concrete Barrier. Payment shall include all necessary materials, equipment, labor, site preparation, maintenance and removal. F.TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION-TEMPORARY Traffic Signal Installation-Temporary will be measured as specified in Section 647. G. FLASHING BEACON ASSEMBLY Flashing Beacon Assemblies will be measured as specified in Section 647. H. PORTABLE IMPACT ATTENUATORS Each Portable Impact Attenuator will be measured by the unit/array which shall include all material components, hardware, incidentals, labor, site preparation, and maintenance, including spare parts recommended by the manufacturer for repairing accident damage. Each unit will be measured only once regardless of the number of locations installed, moves required, or number of repairs necessary because of traffic damage. Upon completion of the project, the units shall be removed and retained by the Contractor. I. PAVEMENT MARKINGS Pavement markings will be measured as specified in Section 150. 3. TEMPORARY WALKWAYS WITH DETECTABLE EDGING Temporary walkways with detectable edging will be measured in linear feet(meters), complete in place and accepted, which shall include all necessary materials, equipment, labor, site preparation, temporary pipes, passing spaces, maintenance and removal. Excavation and backfill are not measured separately for payment. No payment will be made for temporary walkways where existing pavements or existing edging (that meets the requirements of MUTCD) are utilized for the temporary walkway. Payment for temporary detectable edging, including approved barriers and channelizing devices, installed on existing pavement shall be included in Traffic Control-Lump Sum. K.TEMPO•' 'RY CURB CUT WHEELCHAIR RAMPS 60 1 Temporary curb cut wheelchair ramps are measured as the actual number formed and poured, complete and accepted, which shall include all necessary materials, equipment, labor, site preparation, maintenance and removal. No additional payment will be made for sawing existing sidewalk and removal and disposal of removed material for temporary wheelchair ramp construction. No additional payment will be made for constructing the detectable warning surface. L. TEMPORARY AUDIBLE INFORMATION DEVICE Temporary audible information devices are measured as the actual number furnished and installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, which shall include all necessary materials, equipment, labor, site preparation, maintenance and removal. Each temporary audible information device will be paid for only one time regardless of the number of times it's reused during the duration of The Work. These devices shall remain the property of the Contractor. 150.10 PAYMENT: When shown in the Schedule of Items in the Proposal, the following items will be paid for separately. Item No. 150. Traffic Control Lump Sum Item No. 150. Traffic Control, Solid Traffic Stripe_Inch, (Color) per Linear Mile Item No. 150. Traffic Control, Skip Traffic Stripe_Inch, (Color) per Linear mile Item No. 150. Traffic Control, Solid Traffic Stripe, Thermoplastic Inch, (Color) per Linear Mile Item No. 150.Traffic Control, Skip Traffic Stripe, Thermoplastic Inch, (Color) per Linear Mile Item No. 150. Traffic Control, Pavement Arrow with Raised Reflectors per Each Item No. 150. Traffic Control, Raised Pavement Markers-All Types. per Each Item No. 150. Interim Ground Mounted Special Guide Signs per Square Foot Item No. 150. Interim Overhead Special Guide Signs per Square Foot Item No. 150. Remove&Reset Existing Special Guide Signs, Ground Mount, Complete in Place per Each Item No. 150. Remove&Reset, Existing Special Guide Signs, Overhead, Complete in Place per Each Item No. 150. Traffic Control, Portable Impact Attenuator per Each Item No. 150. Traffic Control, Pavement Markers, Words and Symbols per Square Foot Item No. 150. Traffic Control, Pavement Arrow(Painted)with Raised Reflectors per Each Item No. 150.Traffic Control, Workzone Law Enforcement per Hour 61 Item No. 150. Modify Special Guide Sign, Ground Mount per Square Foot Item No. 150. Modify Special Guide Sign, Overhead per Square Foot Item No. 150. Temporary Walkways With Detectable Edging per Linear foot Item No. 150. Temporary Curb Cut Wheelchair Ramps per Each Item No. 150. Temporary Audible Information Device per Each Item No. 620. Temporary Barrier per Linear Foot Item No. 632. Changeable Message Sign, Portable per Each Item No. 641. Temporary Guardrail Anchorage,Type 12 per Each Item No. 647. Traffic Signal Installation,Temp Lump Sum Item No. 647. Flashing Beacon Assembly, Structure Mounted per Each Item No. 647. Flashing Beacon Assembly, Cable Supported per Each 62 A REVISED APRIL 2014 GEORGIA AUGUSTA UTILITIES DEPARTMENT MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT WATER MAIN ITEMS W-1(A-Z) -All piping line items shall be measured in linear feet and shall include costs for piping and installation, locating wire, locating tape, normal joints and gaskets, trench excavation, trench protection, dewatering, bedding material, asphalt cutting, normal backfill, pressure and leakage testing, pipe sterilization, bacteriological testing, and flushing. AUD will coordinate materials testing, and be responsible for the cost of all passing tests. Costs associated with any failed materials tests will be the responsibility of the contractor. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEMS W-2(A-Z) -All piping line items shall be measured in linear feet and shall include costs for piping and installation, locating wire, locating tape, restrained joints and gaskets,trench excavation, trench protection, dewatering, bedding material, asphalt cutting, normal backfill, pressure and leakage testing, pipe sterilization, bacteriological testing, and flushing. AUD will coordinate materials testing, and be responsible for the cost of all passing tests. Costs associated with any failed materials tests will be the responsibility of the contractor. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM W-3(A-Z) -Jack and bore line items shall be measured in linear feet and shall include costs for casing piping, field lok gasket carrier piping, and installation. Shall also include costs for bore pit excavation, trench protection, dewatering, bedding material, asphalt cutting, end seals, casing spacers, normal backfill, pressure and leakage testing, pipe sterilization, bacteriological testing, and flushing. AUD will coordinate materials testing, and be responsible for the cost of all passing tests. Costs associated with any failed materials tests will be the responsibility of the contractor. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM W-4—Miscellaneous pipe fittings shall be measured in pounds of the fitting only and include costs for all water fittings and installation including polywrap and mechanical joint restraint, regardless of material. Miscellaneous Pipe Fittings shall either be Mechanical Joint Fittings and/or Flanged Fitting unless otherwise specified on the plans or contract documents. All mechanical joint fittings shall be installed using approved restraining glands, no separate payment will be made for these restraining glands. Approved adapters shall be used where necessary to provide a transition between pipes and/or fittings of differing outside diameters. AUD will coordinate materials testing, and be responsible for the cost of all passing tests. Costs associated with any failed materials tests will be the responsibility of the contractor. No additional payment shall be made for these items. Thrust blocking shall only be utilized, in addition to restraining glands, if specified on plans, when tying-into existing non-restrained pipe, or when approved by AUD Construction Inspector, and will be paid for under pay M-2. WATER MEASURE PMT 2014 1 OF 8 REVISED APRIL 2014 ITEM W-5—Fire hydrants shall be measured individually(each)and shall include costs for hydrants, fire hydrant riser,security check valve at the shoe,restrained ductile iron lead pipe, polywrap,valve, valve box,fittings associated with connecting to water main, connection to water main, stone drain bed, soil surface preparation excavation, asphalt/concrete cutting, installation, normal backfill, and testing. AUD will coordinate materials testing, and be responsible for the cost of all passing tests. Costs associated with any failed materials tests will be the responsibility of the contractor. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEMS W-6 (A—Z) -All vertical gate valve line items shall be measured individually(each) and shall include costs for full body ductile iron valves, polywrap, hand wheel where specified, valve boxes/vaults, manholes, concrete collar, excavation, dewatering, asphalt/concrete cutting, all associated fittings, installation, normal backfill, and testing. AUD will coordinate materials testing, and be responsible for the cost of all passing tests. Costs associated with any failed materials tests will be the responsibility of the contractor. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEMS W-7(A Z)-All horizontal gate valve line items shall be measured individually(each)and shall include costs for full body ductile iron valves, polywrap, hand wheel where specified, valve boxes/vaults, manholes, concrete collar, excavation, dewatering, asphalt/concrete cutting, all associated fittings, installation, normal backfill, and testing. AUD will coordinate materials testing, and be responsible for the cost of all passing tests. Costs associated with any failed materials tests will be the responsibility of the contractor. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEMS W-8 (A—Z) - All butterfly valve line items shall be measured individually (each) and shall include costs for full body ductile iron valves, polywrap hand wheel where specified, valve boxes/vaults, manholes, concrete collar, excavation, dewatering, asphalt/concrete cutting, all associated fittings, installation, normal backfill, and testing. AUD will coordinate materials testing, and be responsible for the cost of all passing tests. Costs associated with any failed materials tests will be the responsibility of the contractor. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEMS W-9(A Z)-All combination air valve,dual air valve,and air and vacuum valve line items shall be measured individually (each) and shall include costs for the specified air valve, brass fittings, copper tubing, PVC fittings, PVC schedule 80 pipe, painted air release pipe with cap, bollards, pipeline marker, manhole, concrete collar, excavation, dewatering, asphalt/concrete cutting, installation, normal backfill, and testing. AUD will coordinate materials testing, and be responsible for the cost of all passing tests. Costs associated with any failed materials tests will be the responsibility of the contractor. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM W-10-Tapping sleeve and valves shall be measured individually(each)and shall include costs for tapping sleeve, tapping valve, associated hardware, polywrap, valve boxes, concrete collar, temporary plugging/draining of pipeline, excavation, dewatering, asphalt/concrete cutting, installation, normal backfill, and testing. AUD will coordinate materials testing, and be responsible for the cost of all passing tests. Costs associated with any failed materials tests will be the responsibility of the contractor. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM W-11 — Check valves, Actuator valves, and Pressure Reducing Valves shall be measured individually(each)and shall include costs for valves,valve boxes/vaults, manholes, concrete collars, excavation, dewatering, asphalt/concrete cutting, all associated pipe and fittings, installation, normal backfill,and testing.AUD will coordinate materials testing,and be responsible for the cost of all passing tests. Costs associated with any failed materials tests will be the responsibility of the contractor. No additional payment shall be made for these items. AUD WATER MEASURE PMT 2014 2 OF 8 REVISED APRIL 2014 ITEM W-12 -All cut-in gate valves shall be measured individually (each) and shall include costs for full body ductile iron valves,valve boxes/vaults, concrete collar, manholes, excavation, dewatering, asphalt/concrete cutting, all associated fittings, installation, normal backfill, and testing. AUD will coordinate materials testing, and be responsible for the cost of all passing tests. Costs associated with any failed materials tests will be the responsibility of the contractor. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM W-13 (A-Z)— Long side water service connections shall be measured individually (each) and shall include costs for piping,all associated fittings,water meter connection, relocating water meter if necessary, dewatering, asphalt/concrete cutting (including service markings), installation: open cut and/or by torpedo, normal backfill, grassing, and property restoration. This line item shall include the cost of reconnection of any existing services, if required. AUD will coordinate materials testing, and be responsible for the cost of all passing tests. Costs associated with any failed materials tests will be the responsibility of the contractor. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM W-14 (A-Z) —Short side water service connections shall be measured individually (each) and shall include costs for piping,all associated fittings,water meter connection, relocating water meter if necessary, dewatering, asphalt/concrete cutting (including service markings), installation: open cut and/or by torpedo, normal backfill, grassing, and property restoration. This line item shall include the cost of reconnection of any existing services, if required. AUD will coordinate materials testing, and be responsible for the cost of all passing tests. Costs associated with any failed materials tests will be the responsibility of the contractor. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM W-15-Polyethylene pipe wrap shall be measured in linear feet and shall include costs for pipe wrap materials and installation. Polyethylene pipe wrap shall be 8.0 mils in thickness. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM W-16—Tie-ins to existing lines shall be measured individually(each)and shall include costs for cutting, removal of any needed existing pipe, concrete anchor block with stainless steel rods to the existing line, and abandoning the existing line. AUD will coordinate materials testing, and be responsible for the cost of all passing tests. Costs associated with any failed materials tests will be the responsibility of the contractor. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM W-17— Miscellaneous concrete shall be measured in cubic yards and shall include costs for 3,000 psi concrete, form work, installation, excavation, dewatering, soil stabilization, pipe stabilization, asphalt cutting, and normal backfill. AUD will coordinate materials testing, and be responsible for the cost of all passing tests. Costs associated with any failed materials tests will be the responsibility of the contractor. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM W-18—Abandon valve shall be measured individually(each)and shall include costs for closing valve, removing valve riser, removing valve collar, removing valve lid,filling with flowable fill or dirt, situational specific. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM W-19—Adjust valve box to grade shall be measured individually(each) and shall include costs for adjusting the height of the riser and the lid, remove and replacing the concrete collar. No additional payment shall be made for these items. AUD WATER MEASURE PMT 2014 3 OF 8 REVISED APRIL 2014 ITEM W-20 —Adjust water meter to grade shall be measured individually (each) and should only include costs for fill dirt, dirt removal, grassing, and property restoration. No additional pay item shall be made for this item. SANITARY SEWER ITEMS S-1 (A-Z) -All gravity sewer line piping line items shall be measured in linear feet and shall include costs for piping and installation, locating wire, locating tape, trench excavation, trench protection, dewatering, 57 stone, asphalt cutting, normal joints and gaskets, normal backfill, infiltration and exfiltration testing, and mandrel pulling. CCTV camera inspection will be performed by the Augusta Utilities Department. Lines will not be approved or accepted until the Augusta Utilities Department's Project Manager approves all testing results. AUD will coordinate materials testing, and be responsible for the cost of all passing tests. Costs associated with any failed materials tests will be the responsibility of the contractor. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEMS S-2(A-Z)-All force main sewer line piping line items shall be measured in linear feet and shall include costs for piping and installation, locating wire, locating tape, trench excavation, trench protection,dewatering,bedding material,asphalt cutting,normal joints and gaskets, normal backfill, air testing. AUD will coordinate materials testing,and be responsible for the cost of all passing tests. Costs associated with any failed materials tests will be the responsibility of the contractor. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEMS 5-3(A-Z)-All force main sewer line piping line items shall be measured in linear feet and shall include costs for piping and installation, locating wire, trench excavation, trench protection, dewatering, bedding material,asphalt cutting, restrained joints and gaskets, welded,fused, normal backfill, air testing. AUD will coordinate materials testing, and be responsible for the cost of all passing tests. Costs associated with any failed materials tests will be the responsibility of the contractor. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM S-4(A-Z)-Jack and bore line items shall be measured in linear feet and shall include costs for casing piping, field lok gasket carrier piping, and installation. Shall also include costs for bore pit excavation,trench protection,dewatering,asphalt cutting,end seals,casing spacers,normal backfill, infiltration and exfiltration testing, and mandrel pulling. CCTV camera inspection will be performed by the Augusta Utilities Department. Lines will not be approved or accepted until the Augusta Utilities Department's Project Manager approves all testing results. AUD will coordinate materials testing, and be responsible for the cost of all passing tests. Costs associated with any failed materials tests will be the responsibility of the contractor. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM 5-5 - Miscellaneous pipe fittings shall be measured in pounds of the fitting only and include costs for all sewer fittings and installation including polywrap and mechanical joint restraint, regardless of material. Miscellaneous Pipe Fittings shall either be Mechanical Joint Fittings and/or Flanged Fitting unless otherwise specified on the plans or contract documents. All mechanical joint fittings shall be installed using approved restraining glands, no separate payment will be made for these restraining glands. Approved adapters shall be used where necessary to provide a transition between pipes and/or fittings of differing outside diameters. AUD will coordinate materials testing, and be responsible for the cost of all passing tests. Costs associated with any failed materials tests will be the responsibility of the contractor. No additional payment shall be made for these items. Thrust blocking shall only be utilized, in addition to restraining glands, if specified on plans, when AUD WATER MEASURE PMT 2014 4 OF 8 REVISED APRIL 2014 tying-into existing non-restrained pipe, or when approved by AUD Construction Inspector, and will be paid for under pay Item M-2. ITEMS S-6(A-Z)—Pre-cast manholes shall be measured individually(each)and shall include costs for manholes, ring and cover as specified on the plans, risers, concrete collar, excavation, 57 stone, dewatering, asphalt cutting, collars and boots, grouting and/or other connections, installation, normal backfill, and vacuum testing. Manhole vacuum testing shall include all costs for testing equipment,testing labor,mobilization,demobilization, and reporting. Manholes failing testing shall be re-tested at Contractor's expense. Repairs to failing manholes shall be made external to the manhole utilizing a method approved by the Augusta Utilities Department. AUD will coordinate materials testing, and be responsible for the cost of all passing tests. Costs associated with any failed materials tests will be the responsibility of the contractor. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEMS S-7 (A-Z) - Additional sanitary manhole depth line items shall be measured by vertical foot and shall include costs for excavation, dewatering, and backfill as specified by type and class. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEMS S-8(A-Z)—Sanitary sewer exterior manhole joint wrapping shall be measured individually and shall include the costs for wrapping material and installation. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEMS S-9(A-Z)—Sanitary sewer interior protective coating shall be measured by the vertical foot of manhole and shall include the costs for coating material and installation. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM S-10—Outside drop piping shall be measured individually(each)and shall include the costs for all piping, fittings,joint restraints, brick dam, and 57 stone. AUD will coordinate materials testing, and be responsible for the cost of all passing tests. Costs associated with any failed materials tests will be the responsibility of the contractor. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM S-11—Dog house/connector manholes shall be measured individually(each) and shall include the costs for excavation,57 stone,dewatering,asphalt cutting, pipe cutting and removal,collars and boots, grouting and/or other connections, installation, normal backfill, and vacuum testing as specified. The costs for the manhole, ring and cover as specified on the plans, risers, and concrete collar shall be included within this line item. Additional depth manhole sections shall be included within the appropriate manhole line item Manhole vacuum testing shall include all costs for testing equipment,testing labor,mobilization,demobilization,and reporting. Manholes failing testing shall be re-tested at Contractor's expense. Repairs to failing manholes shall be made external to the manhole utilizing a method approved by the Augusta Utilities Department. AUD will coordinate materials testing, and be responsible for the cost of all passing tests. Costs associated with any failed materials tests will be the responsibility of the contractor. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM 5-12 - Sanitary sewer manhole tie-ins shall be measured individually (each) and shall include costs for cutting/coring of existing manholes, collars, rubber boots, any required gaskets, concrete collar, excavation, dewatering, soil stabilization, asphalt cutting, and normal backfill. AUD will coordinate materials testing, and be responsible for the cost of all passing tests. Costs associated with any failed materials tests will be the responsibility of the contractor. No additional payment shall be made for these items. AUD WATER MEASURE PMT 2014 5 OF 8 REVISED APRIL 2014 ITEM 5-13 - Sanitary sewer service connections shall be measured individually (each) and shall include costs for 6-inch PVC piping,concrete collar or precast concrete valve ring, PVC twist-off plug, mainline wye, 6" wye, cleanout, plug, excavation, dewatering, asphalt/concrete cutting (including service markings), installation, normal backfill, and property restoration. AUD will coordinate materials testing, and be responsible for the cost of all passing tests. Costs associated with any failed materials tests will be the responsibility of the contractor. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM 5-14-Concrete pipe encasement shall be measured in cubic yards and shall include costs for concrete, reinforcing steel when specified or detailed, form work, installation, excavation, dewatering, soil stabilization, pipe stabilization, asphalt cutting, and normal backfill. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM S-15—Water main crossings shall be measured individually (each) and shall include costs for pipe cutting,excavation,ductile iron water piping, connection sleeves, normal backfill,and property restoration. AUD will coordinate materials testing, and be responsible for the cost of all passing tests. Costs associated with any failed materials tests will be the responsibility of the contractor. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM 5-16—Polyethylene pipe encasement shall be measured in linear feet and shall include costs for pipe wrap materials and installation. Polyethylene pipe wrap shall be 8.0 mils in thickness. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM 5-17-Cut and plug sewers shall be measured in cubic yards and shall include costs for cutting of existing pipelines, plugging of existing pipelines with flowable fill, excavation, dewatering, asphalt/concrete cutting, and normal backfill. AUD will coordinate materials testing, and be responsible for the cost of all passing tests. Costs associated with any failed materials tests will be the responsibility of the contractor. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM 5-18 — Abandon manhole shall be measured individually (each) and shall include costs for removing the cone,filling the trough with flowable fill,and filling the remainder of the manhole with select fill or flowable fill,situation specific. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM 5-19—Adjust manhole to grade shall be measured individually (each) and shall include costs for adjusting the height of the riser, manhole ring and cover, remove and replacing the concrete collar. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM 5-20 — Miscellaneous concrete shall be measured in cubic yards and shall include costs for 3,000 psi concrete, form work, installation, excavation, dewatering, soil stabilization, pipe stabilization, asphalt cutting, and normal backfill. AUD will coordinate materials testing, and be responsible for the cost of all passing tests. Costs associated with any failed materials tests will be the responsibility of the contractor. No additional payment shall be made for these items. PAVEMENT STRUCTURES ITEM P-1 - Asphalt overlay shall be measured in square yards and shall include costs for asphalt materials,tack coat, and installation,temporary striping and permanent striping (replaced in kind), and markers (both temporary and permanent). AUD will coordinate materials testing, and be responsible for the cost of all passing tests. Costs associated with any failed materials tests will be the responsibility of the contractor. No additional payment shall be made for these items. AUD WATER MEASURE PMT 2014 6 OF 8 REVISED APRIL 2014 ITEM P-2-Aggregate base (10 1/2"thick) and asphalt patch (2%"thick)shall be measured in square yards and shall include costs for all aggregates (regardless of type), 2 34" graded aggregate base removal and disposal, bituminous tack coat, asphalt, installation, excavation, striping (both temporary and permanent), and markers (both temporary and permanent). The square yardage calculation shall be based upon a standard width of seven (7)feet for payment purposes. AUD will coordinate materials testing, and be responsible for the cost of all passing tests. Costs associated with any failed materials tests will be the responsibility of the contractor. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM P-3 — Asphalt pavement leveling shall be measured in tons and shall include costs for all asphalt(regardless of type)used to create a level road surface prior to asphalt overlay as authorized by the project representative. The payment shall be based upon confirmed delivery tickets. AUD will coordinate materials testing, and be responsible for the cost of all passing tests. Costs associated with any failed materials tests will be the responsibility of the contractor. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM P-4 - Milling shall be measured in square yards and shall include all materials, labor, equipment,and material removal and disposal costs. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEMS P-5-Concrete sidewalk shall be measured in square yards and shall include costs for existing sidewalk removal and disposal, 3000 psi concrete, installation, site preparation, formwork, and finishing. Existing concrete shall be removed to the nearest joint as directed by the project representative. AUD will coordinate materials testing, and be responsible for the cost of all passing tests. Costs associated with any failed materials tests will be the responsibility of the contractor. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEMS P-6 - Concrete driveways shall be measured in square yards and shall include costs for existing driveways removal and disposal,3000 psi concrete, installation,site preparation,formwork, and finishing. Existing concrete shall be removed to the nearest joint as directed by the project representative. AUD will coordinate materials testing, and be responsible for the cost of all passing tests. Costs associated with any failed materials tests will be the responsibility of the contractor. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM P-7—Asphalt driveway replacement shall be measured in square yards and shall include costs for existing asphalt removal and disposal, asphalt, tack coat, installation, site preparation. Existing asphalt shall be removed to the nearest joint as directed by the project representative. AUD will coordinate materials testing, and be responsible for the cost of all passing tests. Costs associated with any failed materials tests will be the responsibility of the contractor. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM P-8-Curb and/or gutter placement shall be measured in linear feet and shall include costs for concrete, installation, site preparation, formwork, and finishing. AUD will coordinate materials testing, and be responsible for the cost of all passing tests. Costs associated with any failed materials tests will be the responsibility of the contractor. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM P-3 -Curb and/or gutter removal and replacement shall be measured in linear feet and shall include costs for removal and disposal of existing concrete curb and/or gutter,concrete,installation, site preparation,formwork,and finishing. AUD will coordinate materials testing,and be responsible AUD WATER MEASURE PMT 2014 7 OF 8 REVISED APRIL 2014 for the cost of all passing tests. Costs associated with any failed materials tests will be the responsibility of the contractor. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM P-10—Raised edge asphalt curb removal/replacement shall be measured in square yards and shall include costs for removal and disposal of existing asphalt curb, site preparation, tack coat, asphalt,and installation. AUD will coordinate materials testing,and be responsible for the cost of all passing tests. Costs associated with any failed materials tests will be the responsibility of the contractor. No additional payment shall be made for these items. MISCELLANEOUS ITEM M-1 - Flowable fill shall be measured in cubic yards and shall include costs for all materials, labor,equipment,and excess materials. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM M-2 — 3000 psi concrete shall be measured in cubic yards and shall include costs for excavation, labor, equipment, formwork, and concrete material placement. AUD will coordinate materials testing, and be responsible for the cost of all passing tests. Costs associated with any failed materials tests will be the responsibility of the contractor. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM M-3 - Rock excavation shall be measured in cubic yards and shall include costs for blasting, labor, equipment, and material removal and disposal. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM M-4-Select backfill shall be measured in cubic yards and shall include costs for the backfill and installation as well as all transportation and stockpiling charges. The volume of material included shall be the actual measured "in-place" volume. The maximum trench width used to calculate the volume will be 7 feet. AUD will coordinate materials testing, and be responsible for the cost of all passing tests. Costs associated with any failed materials tests will be the responsibility of the contractor. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM M-5-Clearing and grubbing shall be measured in acres and shall include costs for vegetation removal,stockpiling,disposal and any required permitting. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM M-6(A-Z)—Fence removal and replacement shall be measured in linear feet and shall include all costs associated with removal and replacement of the existing fence with new materials of like quality as necessary for water line installation. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM M-7-Fiber Optic Cable shall be measured in linear feet and shall include costs for conduit and installation, locating tape, trench excavation, trench protection, dewatering, asphalt cutting, and normal backfill. No additional payment shall be made for these items. LUMP SUM CONSTRUCTION ITEM LS-1 - Lump sum construction includes, but is not limited to, the items described in the bid schedule. No separate or additional payment shall be made for these items. Lump sum items will be addressed per each task order. AUD WATER MEASURE PMT 2014 8 OF 8 G ' O R G I A AUGUSTA UTILITIES DEPARTMENT 14.2 WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS 14.2.1 Design Guidelines 14.2.2 Design and Construction Specifications 14-7 14.2.2.1 Spatial Guidelines 14-7 14.2.2.1.1 Cover 14-7 14.2.2.1.2 Horizontal Separation 14-7 14.2.2.1.3 Vertical Separation 14-8 14.2.2.1.4 Layout 14-8 14.2.2.2 Materials and Methods 14-9 14.2.2.2.1 Minimum Pipe Diameter 14-9 14.2.2.2.2 System Pressures 14-9 14.2.2.2.3 Water Main Material 14-9 14.2.2.2.3.1 General Requirements 14-9 14.2.2.2.3.2 Applications That Require DIP 14-10 14.2.2.2.4 Boring and Jacking Water Lines 14-10 14.2.2.2.4.a Casing Pipe 14-10 14.2.2.2.4.b Carrier pipe 14-10 14.2.2.2.5 Restrained Joints 14-11 14.2.2.2.6 Reaction Blocking 14-11 14.2.2.2.7 Material Transitions 14-11 14.2.2.2.8 Main Taps 14-12 14.2.2.2.9 Water Service Lines and Taps 14-12 Augusta Utilities Department Standard Specifications November 2014 Page 1 of 25 14.2.2.2.10 Meter Installation 14-13 14.2.2.2.11 Valves, Fittings,and Appurtenances 14-13 14.2.2.2.12 Fire Hydrants 14-14 14.2.2.2.13 Backflow Prevention Devices 14-15 14.2.2.2.14 Fire Lines 1446 14.2.3 Construction Guidelines for Water Distribution Systems 14-16 14.2.3.1 Deviation from Plans 14-16 14.2.3.2 Erosion and Sedimentation Act Compliance 14-16 14.2.3.3 Work Conducted in Rights of Way 14-16 14.2.3.4 Water Distribution System Installation 14-16 14.2.3.5 Pressurization and Leakage Testing 14-17 14.2.3.6 Connecting to Existing System 1448 14.2.3.7 Cleaning and Flushing 14-18 14.2.3.8 Disinfection 14-19 14.2.4 Measurement and Payment 14-19 Augusta Utilities Department Standard Specifications November 2014 Page 2 of 25 14.2.1 DESIGN GUIDELINES All water distribution system designs shall conform to the requirements as set forth in "Minimum Standards for Public Water Systems" (GA EPD, 2000) as published by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. 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 that will serve the proposed facility. Air release valves in vaults shall be provided in the water main. All water distribution systems shall be looped to the greatest extent possible. DESIGN ENGINEER shall utilize Augusta Utilities Standards and Specifications to develop specifications to be utilized in AUD projects. 14.2.2 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS 14.2.2.1 Spatial Guidelines 14.2.2.1.1 Standard requirements are as follows: 14.2.2.1.1.a Standard depth of cover is four (4) feet below existing and proposed road surface (and areas designed for normal traffic loading) unless otherwise approved by AUD. (Reference Detail 1.2 if applicable.) 14.2.2.1.1. b Minimum cover to finished grade over water mains shall be 48 inches. Minimum cover under ditch bottoms shall be 24 inches. Any variance in minimum cover must be approved by AUD on a case-by-case basis. 14.2.2.1.1.c In the event the shoulder of the road should rise above the roadway level, the water main shall be placed at a depth to maintain four (4) feet below the road surface in order to keep a four foot depth for future driveway cuts. 14.2.2.1.2 Horizontal Separation Augusta Utilities Department Standard Specifications November 2014 Page 3 of 25 Unless otherwise specified, horizontal spacing should conform to the following rules,where all separation distances listed are edge to edge: 14.2.2.1.2.a Ten (10) feet to any existing or proposed wastewater lines or force main, storm sewer or sewer manhole. Horizontal separation of less than 10 feet requires pipe material to be DIP for water mains,wastewater lines or force mains. 14.2.2.1.2. b Fifteen (15) feet to buildings, top of bank of lakes, streams, creeks or other structures. (Must meet GA EPD Buffer Variance Requirements). 14.2.2.1.2. c Where horizontal separations between water and sewer cannot be met, water and sewer lines shall be DIP and joints staggered such that maximum separation exists between joints AS APPROVED BY AUD. 14.2.2.1.2. d Ten (10)feet minimum separation to gas mains. 14.2.2.1.2. e Ten (10) feet minimum to underground electric cable. 14.2.2.1.2.f Current Georgia EPD separation requirements that are applicable. 14.2.2.1.3 Vertical Separation Unless otherwise specified, vertical spacing should conform to the following rules,where all separation distances listed are edge to edge: 14.2.2.1.3. Water mains shall cross over and not under other pipes unless approved by AUD. 14.2.2.1.3.a Eighteen (18) inch minimum separation between all pipes and cables shall be maintained, with six(6) inch absolute minimum separation with DIP, when conforming to Georgia EPD separation requirements. 14.2.2.1.3. b If water mains must cross under sewers, additional measures shall be taken. At least 18 inches of separation between the bottom of the sewer and Augusta Utilities Department Standard Specifications November 2014 Page 4 of 25 the top of the water main shall be provided. Adequate structural support for the sewer shall be provided to prevent deflection or settling on the water main. No joint shall be encased under the crossing. Encasement of the water pipe in concrete or Plowable fill will also be considered. 14.2.2.1.3. c Where vertical separations between water and sewer cannot be met, water and sewer lines shall be DIP, and joints staggered such that maximum separation exists between joints AS APPROVED BY AN AUD ENGINEER. 14.2.2.1.4 Layout Spatial layout shall observe the following guidelines: 14.2.2.1.4. a Normal location of proposed water lines is on the north side of east-west streets, and the east side of north-south streets. 14.2.2.1.4. b For existing County roads, the proposed water line will 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 also be determined by the location of the existing lines to be tied into at the beginning and end of the project. 14.2.2.1.4. c For subdivisions, the proposed water line shall be located four (4) feet from the back of the curb. Where ditches are present beside the curb, refer to the Rights-of-Way Encroachment Guidelines (latest version). 14.2.2.1.4. d Wherever possible, avoid laying water lines on the same side of the road as gas lines. 14.2.2.1.4. e Water service lines for residential development shall be located at the center of the lot with ten (10)foot separation from edge of driveway. Augusta Utilities Department Standard Specifications November 2014 Page 5 of 25 14.2.2.1.4.f Water line dead ends shall be minimized by making appropriate tie-ins whenever practical. If temporary dead end is required it shall, at a minimum, have three restrained joints of pipe after the valve, with a plug on the end of the line, the plug being restrained by Mega-lug or approved equal. Permanent dead ends will not be accepted unless unavoidable. Dead ends shall be equipped with a fire hydrant. 14.2.2.1.4.g 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 the line installed in the center of the easement. Permanent easements shall be provided as needed to serve adjacent properties, even if the water line is not installed at that time. If the line has not been installed to serve future adjacent properties, a larger easement than the minimum may be required to construct the future line. Easement agreements shall be specific to state that no permanent structures may be constructed within the limits of permanent easements. 14.2.2.2 Materials and Methods 14.2.2.2.1 Minimum Pipe Diameter Water mains shall have a minimum nominal inside diameter of eight(8) inches. 14.2.2.2.2 System Pressures The DESIGN ENGINEER shall not assume a pressure greater than 35 psi at the meter of a detector check valve without confirmation from AUD. The DESIGN ENGINEER shall contact AUD to schedule a pressure test,which the DESIGN ENGINEER can witness. The new water main shall have the ability to meet maximum daily demands plus fire flow requirements as mandated by Augusta Utilities Department Standard Specifications November 2014 Page 6 of 25 Georgia EPD "Minimum Standards"for Public Water Systems" (GA EPD, 2000) and the NFPA Code (latest edition) or the Augusta Fire Marshal. The residual design pressure under all conditions shall not be less than 20 psi. 14.2.2.2.3 Water Main Material 14.2.2.2.3.1 General Requirements Water mains shall be ductile iron pipe (DIP) unless approved by AUD. The minimum size of water main shall be eight (8) inches unless otherwise approved by the Utilities Director. For all proposed developments, a professional Engineer shall perform a hydraulic network analysis to find the minimum water line size needed to meet maximum daily demand plus fire flow. DIP shall be centrifugally cast and shall conform to AWWA C150/ANSI A21.50 (latest version) for design and AWWA C151/ANSI A21.51 (latest version) for manufacture. PVC pipe eight (8) inch to twelve (12) inch diameter shall conform to AWWA C900 (latest version). PVC pipe fourteen (14) inch to thirty-six (36) inch diameter shall conform to AWWA C905(latest version). For water mains 8" through 16", DIP Pressure Class 350 shall be allowed. For water mains 18" through 24", 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 8" through 10" (solvent weld joints are not permitted). Flanged DIP shall have threaded ductile iron flanges and shall conform to the requirements of AWWA C115/ANSI 21.15 (latest version). All flanges shall be ductile iron class 150 with a minimum working pressure of 350 psi for diameters 3"-12", and 250 psi for 14"-48" diameter pipe, and conform to ANSI B16.5 (latest version). Flanges shall be flat faced and all joints shall use 1/8 inch black neoprene full-faced gaskets. Augusta Utilities Department Standard Specifications November 2014 Page 7 of 25 Ductile iron pipe and fittings shall have bituminous coating outside and shall be cement lined in accordance with AWWA C104/ANSI A21.4 (latest version). DIP shall have 1/16" cement mortar lining with rubber gasket push-on joints, restrained joint, or mechanical joints. Mechanical joint glands shall be ductile iron. Tee bolts and nuts shall be Cor-Ten steel. Rubber gasket joints shall conform to AWWA C111/ANSI A21.11 (latest version), and shall be furnished by the pipe manufacturer with the pipe. A non- toxic vegetable soap lubricant shall be supplied with the pipe in sufficient quantities for installing the pipe. The lubricant shall be approved by the National Sanitary Foundation (NSF)for use with potable water mains. Pipe classes designated previously in this standard are the 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 NSF. Copper wire (single strand coated 12 gauge 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. This wire shall be mechanically spliced, using a water proof connector so as to be electrically conductive, and insulated to protect against corrosion of the wire. 14.2.2.2.3.2 Applications That Require DIP DIP shall be required as carrier pipe in the following circumstances: 14.2.2.2.3.2.a Within 10 feet of sanitary sewer and storm sewer pipes. 14.2.2.2.3.2. b Within 15 feet of structures (near side of concrete footing), or top of bank of lakes/streams/creeks (Must meet GA EPD Buffer Variance Requirements). 14.2.2.2.3.2.c Crossings over or under sanitary sewers and storm pipes with less than 18 inches separation, no joint is allowed within 10 feet of the crossing. Augusta Utilities Department Standard Specifications November 2014 Page 8 of 25 14.2.2.2.3.2.e Within project boundaries of subdivisions with private roads where the Utilities Department will take over the line for operations and maintenance but the roads will not be deeded to Augusta. 14.2.2.2.3.2.f Along all state rights-of-way. 14.2.2.2.3.2.g 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. 14.2.2.2.4 Boring and Jacking Water Lines Where required by the drawings, the water line will be installed in a steel casing, placed by boring and jacking. Where boring is required under highways or city/county roads, the materials and workmanship will be in accordance with the standards of the Georgia Department of Transportation or local authority. Boring and jacking under railroads will be governed by the latest A.R.E.A. Standards, Part 5, "Pipelines" and those of the railroad involved. The following guidelines apply to jack and bore installations: 14.2.2.2.4.1 Casing_Pipe: The casing pipe shall conform to the materials standard of ASTM Designation A252, with minimum wall thickness of 0.219 inch. Steel pipe will have minimum yield strength of 35,000 psi. Casing pipe outside diameter shall be a minimum of six (6) inches larger than the carrier pipe set by DESIGN ENGINEER. Casing pipe shall be joined together with welded joints, and work shall be performed by a certified welder. 14.2.2.2.4.2 Carrier Pipe: The carrier pipe shall be ductile iron as specified herein. 14.2.2.2.4.3 Installation: The steel casing shall be installed by the"Dry Bore and Jack" method. If voids develop or if the bored hole diameter is greater than the outside diameter of the pipe by more than approximately one(1)inch, remedial measures will be taken as approved by an AUD Engineer.(Reference Detail 4.8) When installing water line through casing, Contractor shall use mechanical joint pipe with Mega Lugs through length of casing or Augusta Utilities Department Standard Specifications November 2014 Page 9 of 25 field-lok gaskets. The water main shall be equipped with locking gaskets placed throughout length of casing to adequately restrain the pipe. The ends of the casing shall be sealed with a manufactured collar unless otherwise approved by AUD. The pipe shall be supported with a minimum of two casing spacers per twenty (20) feet of pipe, with one spacer approximately one (1) foot from the bell of the pipe. 14.2.2.2.5 Restrained Joints The method used to restrain joints 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 on each side of the fittings in both the plan and profile views. Calculations for restrained joints shall be provided by the DESIGN ENGINEER. Retainer Glands/Mega-Lug shall be considered as a restrained fitting. Restrained Joints shall be DIP as follows: 14.2.2.2.5. 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. ALL part and model numbers being approved by AUD Engineering. 14.2.2.2.5. 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,or EBAA Iron Mega-Lug. 14.2.2.2.5.c If inserting in older cast iron pipe, the restrained joint shall be as approved by AUD. 14.2.2.2.6 Reaction Blocking In lieu of restrained joints, all plugs, caps, tees, bends and other fittings shall be provided with adequate reaction blocking as shown on AUD-Detail 1.13. Fittings shall be poly wrapped (6 mil) before pouring reaction blocking. Reaction blocks shall be poured-in-place concrete having a minimum compressive strength of 3,000 psi after 28 days of cure time. Soil bearing value shall be 2,000 psf maximum, and reaction blocking shall be made to bear directly against the undisturbed trench wall. Lower soil bearing values shall be used Augusta Utilities Department Standard Specifications November 2014 Page 10 of 25 when soil is poor quality. Where trench conditions are, in the opinion of the DESIGN 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. All materials, fittings and appurtenances intended for use in pressure pipe systems shall be designed and constructed for a minimum working pressure of 200 psi unless the specific application dictates a higher working pressure requirement. 14.2.2.2.7 Material Transitions When transitioning water lines, materials shall be indicated and specified and must be approved by AUD (AUD- Detail 1.1). Unspecified transitions from DIP to PVC are not allowed. When transitioning, all construction material shall be first quality, not previously used. Repair clamps are not acceptable. Damaged or faulty pipe and materials must be properly replaced. All gaskets shall be new. When connecting to existing valves or fittings, gaskets shall be replaced, not reused. 14.2.2.2.8 Main Taps Mains may be tapped as long as the tapping line is smaller than the tapped line unless otherwise approved by AUD. See Section 14.2.2.2.9 for service tap requirements. Equal size line connections approved by AUD 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. In addition,the following guidelines shall be met: 14.2.2.2.8.a Tapping Sleeves shall be of a heavy body ductile iron, mechanical joint suitable for a working pressure of 200 psi for sleeves and crosses larger than 14-inch, or a working pressure of 250 psi for sleeves and crosses equal to or less than 14-inch, or as approved by AUD. Tapping sleeves and valves are required for all taps 4 inches and greater. Taps less than four(4) inches shall be provided with a service saddle meeting the requirements of Section 14.2.2.2.9. Valves shall be provided on all taps. Tapping sleeves shall be a minimum of six (6) feet from pipe joints. (Reference Detail 1.3 when applicable.) Augusta Utilities Department Standard Specifications November 2014 Page 11 of 25 14.2.2.2.8. b Schedule 40 PVC shall only be used as a sleeve for the installation of service line tubing under pavement areas. Use in the water distribution system or other areas is not acceptable. 14.2.2.2.9 Water Service Lines and Taps For service lines up to two (2) inches in diameter: Galvanized pipe shall be seamless, American made, PVC shall be schedule 80 and shall conform to the ASTM Specifications, and Copper Pipe shall be used at the approval and direction of AUD (Reference Detail 1.8 when applicable.) Where water service lines connect to DIP or any pressure-rated pipe, service saddles must be used. No direct service taps shall be allowed. Brass double strap tapping saddles, Ductile Iron, Epoxy Coated Double Strap Tapping Saddle,Smith Blair or approved equal, 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. Two (2) inch services shall have three two (2) inch 90-degree galvanized, non-malleable elbows per Augusta Utilities'two-inch Water Service detail. All service line taps shall be supplied with corporation stops (AUD- Detail 1.7& 1.8). General requirements for corporation stops are as follows: for one (1) inch services, a Ford FB-600-4 corporation stop or equivalent with a taper thread inlet and flared copper outlet. For one (1) inch water service lines,eighth bend shall be the Ford LA02- 44, Ford LA04-44 or equivalent for compression fittings. Bypasses are required for 2" water services for medical and/or 24 hour operation facilities. Bypasses are to be installed on the inside of the vault in order to avoid tampering. Service line tubing shall be rolled of soft continuous and seamless copper Type K conforming to AWWA C800 and ASTM B-88 (latest version). The minimum diameter 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 (AUD-Detail 1.7), and shall not exceed 100 feet in length from the main to the meter. No service line fittings shall be placed under the roadway. For wide roadways, placing fittings in the median may be Augusta Utilities Department Standard Specifications November 2014 Page 12 of 25 considered by AUD Engineering. The curb cock shall be located six (6) inches behind and eight (8) inches below the top of new curb or edge of asphalt. 14.2.2.2.10 Meter Installation The Contractor/Developer shall furnish and install an approved meter box at the termination point of all water services, and maintain the box until such time as a meter is installed. Meter boxes for one and one-half (11A) inch and smaller meters are standard, while two (2) inch can be installed in a Rome oversized two (2) inch cast-iron box unless approved by AUD Engineer. Meters three (3) inches and larger shall be installed in a meter vault unless otherwise approved by AUD. Meter boxes shall be Rome type, 10" x 19" x 10" cast iron box and lid. The top shall have cast ribs on the bottom side with four (4) legs to prevent sliding movement. The box shall have a minimum weight of 37 lbs., for meters one and one-half(11A) inch or smaller. Meter and curb stop shall be fully encased by the meter box. Meter vaults for meters three (3) inch and larger shall be pre-cast reinforced concrete using 3,000 psi concrete and #4 rebar (AUD-Detail 1.10). No site built vaults are permitted. 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 36" x 36". For commercial applications, the meter lid shall have a notch to accommodate automated meter reading technology. Wall dimensions shall allow two (2) feet of working clearance. Vault floors shall be no less than four (4) inches thick with 3,000 psi concrete and #4 rebar, with the meter located no less than 18 inches off the floor. In addition, all commercial meters shall have a bypass piping arrangement approximately one size smaller than the meter to facilitate meter removal. This bypass valving shall bypass the meter, but not the backflow prevention device. If a bypass device is installed on the backflow prevention device, then a separate backflow prevention device should be installed on that bypass. All meter vaults must have a positive drain that is tied to a storm drain or installed on top of the proper bedding material. Meter boxes should generally be placed 18 inches inside the adjacent utility easement that parallels the right-of-way. Where a sidewalk is installed, two (2) 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 box should be placed for ready access as Augusta Utilities Department Standard Specifications November 2014 Page 13 of 25 approved by AUD. Meter boxes and control valves shall be accessible and unobstructed for four (4) feet in all directions. This shall include but not be limited to transformers, telephone junction boxes, walls, trees, etc. Meters boxes shall not be placed in areas that can be fenced, such as a backyard, and shall not be placed in any asphalt or concrete surfaced areas unless approved in writing by AUD. For shopping centers, the developer's DESIGN 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. Meter boxes 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 and bollards shall be placed around meters to protect them from being damaged by traffic. Valves shall also have concrete donuts when not in asphalt or sidewalk. Meters will be installed by AUD at the time service is required at the stub-out, and will remain the property of AUD. Areas that are privately owned where AUD does not own water or sewer utilities may be master metered. Each unit within a residential building(i.e., duplex, triplex, etc.) shall have a separate meter, unless prior approval is received from the Utilities Director. The proper sizing of service lines is the responsibility of the DESIGN ENGINEER, and AUD takes no responsibility for improperly sized meters or the problems associated with them. Meters will be available in the following sizes: 5/8 x 3/4, 1, 11/2, 2, 3, 4 -inch, and larger standard sizes as necessary. AUD reserves the right to request historical data for meter sizing. 14.2.2.2.11 Valves, Fittings,and Appurtenances Valving of all water distribution systems shall be designed to facilitate the isolation of each section of pipeline between intersections of the network. 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. Gate valves, four (4) inches to 18 inches, shall be U.S. Pipe Metro-Seal 250 resilient seated gate valve, or equivalent, and must conform to AWWA C509 (latest version). Valves larger than 18 inches shall be gear operated butterfly valves, Reference AUD Detail 1.4, conforming to AWWA C504 (latest version). Water valves will not be accepted. Valves shall generally be installed at intervals of not more than 3,000 IF on Augusta Utilities Department Standard Specifications November 2014 Page 14 of 25 transmission mains and on all primary branches connected to these mains. Placing an in-line valve in close proximity to every third fire hydrant is recommended for locating purposes. The Utilities Director shall determine whether mains are distribution or transmission. Valves shall open-left if installed south of Gordon Highway(S.R.-10), or open-right if installed north of Gordon Highway. Valves shall be provided with valve stem extensions to within six (6) inches of ground surface, where centerline of pipe to grade is greater than four(4)feet. Valve boxes shall be M&H E-2702, Mueller H10364 or approved equal. (Reference AUD Detail 1.5). Each valve box shall be adjustable for a minimum cover of three (3) feet. The flanged base of the valve box shall be at least six(6)inches above the pipe so not to stress water lines four (4) inches and smaller. Extension pieces will be required for additional depth over valves. Extensions shall be M&H E-3120, Mueller H-10375 or approved equal. Covers shall have "WATER"cast on top. All valves, bends, tees and dead ends shall be restrained by retainer glands, restrained gaskets, or by use of a concrete thrust block in those instances that warrant such an installation. Standard pressure pipe fittings of size four (4) inch ID and larger shall be ductile iron conforming to AWWA C153 (latest version), with mechanical joints unless flanged or restrained joints are required. Gray cast-iron fittings are not allowed. Ductile iron fittings shall be epoxy coated in accordance with AWWA C116 (latest version). Mechanical joint fittings, 24 inches and smaller shall be rated for 350 psi minimum working pressure, while all fittings between 30 and 48 inches shall be rated for 250 psi minimum working pressure. Mechanical joint fittings 54 inch through 64 inch shall be rated 150 psi minimum working pressure. Glands for mechanical joint fittings shall be ductile iron. 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. For sizes less than four (4) inch ID, fittings shall be suitable to the pipe material and application. Augusta Utilities Department Standard Specifications November 2014 Page 15 of 25 For flanged pipe, flanges shall be ductile iron Class 150, ANSI B16.5. Flanged joint fittings 14 inches and smaller shall be rated for 350 psi minimum working pressure and flanged joint fittings between 14 and 48 inches shall be rated for 250 psi working pressure. All flanges shall be flat faced. Full face, 1/8 inch black neoprene gaskets shall be used on all flanged joints. All joints shall conform to AWWA C115 (latest version). Bolts, nuts and washers for flanges shall be hot dip galvanized,except tee-bolts shall be Cor-Ten steel. 14.2.2.2.12 Fire Hydrants Fire hydrants shall be provided in all water mains, transmission and distribution systems. Accepted models are Mueller#A-24018, M&H Figure 129T, AWWA Compression-Type Dry-Top Traffic Model, of 150 psi working pressure, and 300 psi testing pressure. Kennedy K- 81D will also be accepted. All fire hydrants, Public or Private, shall be ordered all yellow. 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. Fire Hydrants shall have Davidson ATV installed, or approved equal, installed prior to setting hydrant. (Reference Detail 1.6 when applicable.) All private fire hydrants must be tested once a year in agreement with NFPA Code Section 25 requirements, and a copy of the privately owned hydrant inspection and testing results shall be on file with the Fire Department Fire Prevention Division. Privately owned hydrants shall be maintained at the expense of the private property owner, subject to the direction and requirements of the Fire Code Official. Such Private hydrants shall be flushed and tested annually according to the current adopted Georgia Fire Code. The Augusta Utilities Department shall be notified of all inadequate fire flow testing according to applicable standards, and modifications necessary to meet these standards shall be met at the expense of the owner of the property. There shall be no trees, plants or shrubbery planted near hydrants to any private hydrants that will interfere with the hydrant's operation. No point of connection to any private fire hydrant shall be left uncapped without permission of the Fire Code Official. Existing hydrants which do not conform to City Specifications, or which do not face the direction most consistent with emergency use by the Fire Department, as established by the Fire Code Official, Augusta Utilities Department Standard Specifications November 2014 Page 16 of 25 shall be changed to meet City's requirements by the property owner, and the property's owner expense, within 30 days of service of notice of the requirement changes upon the property owner or its resident agent. Fire hydrants must conform to the National Standard specifications for ordinary water works services of the American Water Works Association (AWWA), and each fire hydrant installed after January 1, 2008 shall include an Anti-Terrorism Valve (AN) designed to protect against accidental backflow and international contamination of drinking water via the hydrant.The AN shall be a stealth check valve located internal to the upper barrel of the hydrant and shall consist of four main parts: 1. A sleeve-insert valve seat, made of E coated for fusion bonded epoxy steel. The top of the valve seat shall have a machined slot to accommodate an EPDM quad ring which will provide and impenetrable seal between the seat and the valve. 2. A valve made of brass with machined slots to accommodate an 0-ring between the valve and upper stem. 3. A stainless steel machined upper stem will replace the original stem. The brass valve shall be attached to the upper stem in such a manner as to provide free vertical movement along the shaft. 4. A stainless steel spring that shall fit around the upper stem and be adequate compression strength and length that sufficient pressure is placed on the valve to provide and impenetrable seal when the hydrant is not in use and yet allow water to flow freely when hydrant is flowed. Installation of the AN shall be made by a technician certified by manufacturer. 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 during maximum day demand, 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. Augusta Utilities Department Standard Specifications November 2014 Page 17 of 25 Fire hydrants shall be of the dry barrel break-away type conforming to AWWA C502 (latest version), with two 2 1/2 inch threaded hose nozzles and one 4 1/2 inch threaded pumper nozzle. Hose and pumper nozzle threading shall be national standard. Shoe connection shall be six (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. Hydrants shall be restrained from hydrant to tee at the main and have a concrete thrust block poured behind them or the use of Mega-lugs in which thrust blocking will be required behind the directional change. 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 surrounding each hydrant. Fire hydrant branches(from main to hydrant)shall be a minimum of six (6) inches ID. Private fire hydrant lines will require a double detector check back-flow assembly, if the hydrant is 250 feet or less, and does not have fire protection to building on same line only Davidson ATV (or approved equal) in Fire Hydrants is required. Otherwise the fire line will require a double detector check back- flow assembly at the Right of Way per AUD Standards and Specifications. Fire lines shall be D.I.P. or C900 Class 200, or per the Fire Chief's recommendations. Fire hydrants cannot be over 50 feet from the building, per NFPA requirements, it is to protect. 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 five (5) foot radius around the hydrant and seven (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. 14.2.2.2.13 Backflow Prevention Devices (See Backflow Prevention Guidelines) 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 a minimum of a double-check backflow prevention assembly. In addition, based on the degree of hazard present, AUD Augusta Utilities Department Standard Specifications November 2014 Page 18 of 25 may require a Reduced Pressure Zone Back-flow (RPZ) Assembly on each water service on the customer side of service lines (domestic, irrigation, and fire) (Reference Details 2.1 through 2.8 when applicable). A certified person shall test Backflow devices and furnish the results to AUD 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. Lawn irrigation systems shall have a minimum of a double- check valve backflow prevention device per the Georgia Plumbing Code (latest version). The plumber or builder connecting into the set meter will submit the test results for the backflow prevention device to AUD's Backflow Prevention Section prior to acceptance and any water use. Backflow prevention device assemblies shall be the latest approved product of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the production of this type equipment. All assemblies shall be as approved by the America Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE), The American National Standards Institute (ANSI), The American Water Works Association (AWWA), Foundation for Cross Connection Control and Hydraulic Research of the University of Southern California, and the Georgia State Plumbing Code. Type and size of all assemblies shall be indicated on the drawings. Backflow prevention device ownership and maintenance responsibilities shall be as set forth in the appropriate ordinances. The Owner shall document yearly that a qualified technician has tested and inspected the backflow prevention device and that the device has passed inspection. A copy of the technician's certification must be attached to the test results and submitted to the AUD's Backflow Prevention Section. The DESIGN ENGINEER must comply with AUD Policies and Procedures for Backflow Prevention by Containment (latest version). A copy of this manual is available upon request from AUD. 14.2.2.2.14 Fire Lines All fire lines shall have a minimum double-detector check valve assembly (detector check valve with a 5/8 inch by-pass meter to detect low flows) within the right-of-way or dedicated easement. No exceptions to the by-pass meter requirement shall be made regardless of sprinkler system type, configuration, etc. Certain types of fire lines will require RPZ check-valve. Please contact Augusta Utilities Department Standard Specifications November 2014 Page 19 of 25 AUD's backflow prevention section to determine actual requirements. 14.2.3 CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINES FOR WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS 14.2.3.1 Deviation from Plans During construction when deviations from approved plans are desired, the AUD's Inspector shall be notified. Revised plans shall be submitted from the DESIGN ENGINEER as soon as possible to the AUD for approval. Minor changes not affecting capacities, flows or operation may be allowed in the field during construction by AUD's Inspector. The Inspector shall have authority as to what constitutes a minor or major change. An approved set of red-line drawings (section 14.1.3.5) clearly showing any changes shall be submitted to the AUD 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. No publicly owned water line shall be uncovered without prior coordination with AUD. 14.2.3.2 Erosion and Sedimentation Act Compliance: All phases of construction shall be completed in accordance with OCGA 12-7-1 Erosion and Sediment Control Act. 14.2.3.3 Work Conducted in Rights-of-way: Where a traffic control plan is required, it shall be in accordance with Augusta Engineering Rights of Way Encroachment Guidelines (latest edition). 14.2.3.4 Water Distribution System Installation Authorization must be obtained from AUD 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 AUD at least 48 hours prior to starting construction (706-312-4132). Installation of water mains and associated appurtenances shall be in accordance with current AWWA specifications and manufacturer's Augusta Utilities Department Standard Specifications November 2014 Page 20 of 25 requirements for the specific product. Loading or unloading and storage of pipe, fittings, valves, etc. shall be done in such manner as 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 approval of AUD. Restrained joints shall be required at each fitting involving a change of direction and on surrounding pipe, as specified in the approved plans. Concrete thrust blocks can be allowed in lieu of mechanical restraint systems,as approved by AUD. Backfill shall be free of boulders and debris, and shall conform to Georgia Department of Transportation Specifications. Sharp or rocky material encountered in the base shall be replaced with proper bedding. Pipe shall be laid on line and grade as designed. Pipe joints, gravity blocks, service connections, and conflicts shall be left exposed until visually inspected and approved by the AUD's Inspector. Fire hydrants shall be installed true and plumb with the center of the pumper nozzle facing toward the road according to Section 14.2.2.2.12. Hydrants shall not be placed in the sidewalk. All valves shall be placed according to plans. Valve stems shall be installed plumb. Valve stem extensions are required as described in Section 14.2.2.2.11. 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. The following guidelines shall be followed during the construction of water mains: 14.2.3.4.a 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 stored to protect them from freezing. 14.2.3.4.b 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 four (4) feet, or as shown on the drawings. Give all Augusta Utilities Department Standard Specifications November 2014 Page 21 of 25 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 laying is not in progress. Water pipe shall be bedded when required by poor soil conditions (AUD- Detail 4.5). 14.2.3.5 Pressurization and Leakage Testing After installation, all water mains shall be leak tested, in accordance with AWWA C-600, Section 4.1 (latest version) for DIP, and C605, Section 7 for PVC. 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. A pumping pressure of 200 psi, or 1.5 times the working pressure at the point of testing depending on the discretion of an AUD representative, 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 adequate chlorine residual. Water lines shall be tested by valve sections. Maximum allowable leakage shall be as determined in accordance with current AWWA specifications. The standard duration of test is four (4) hours. Testing procedures shall meet or exceed AWWA C600 (latest version) requirements. Any portions of the main which fails the test shall be replaced or adjusted until the entire new main passes the test criteria. Concurrent with 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 water pressure to within five (5) psi of the test pressure. No pipe installation will be accepted until the leakage is less than the number of gallons per hour as determined by equation 1 from AWWA C600-05 for DIP: L— SD,' 148,000 Where 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. For PVC pipe, the following equation shall be used: L_ ND� 7400 where N= Number of joints in the pipeline being tested. 14.2.3.6 Connecting to Existing Systems Augusta Utilities Department Standard Specifications November 2014 Page 22 of 25 All connections to existing mains shall be made under the direct supervision of the AUD's Inspector. Valves on existing mains shall be operated by or under direct supervision of AUD personnel. Tapping sleeves and valves shall be pressure tested prior to tapping. If service to existing customers must be interrupted, AUD shall be notified at least three (3) days (72 hours) in advance. The contractor shall make the necessary notifications to the customers. The new line shall be chlorinated for up to three (3) days and then drained and bacteria tested. Only after maintaining the appropriate chlorine residual and passing the bacteriological test shall the line be put into service, at the direction of AUD. Lines put into services will not be disturbed again during the contract without the approval of AUD. 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. Scheduled interruptions should not exceed four (4) hours. The Contractor/Developer shall arrange for temporary services to Customer(s) if water will be shut off for more than four hours. Local chlorination will be required for all pipe and fittings used to complete connections with the potable water system. Tapping sleeves and valves shall be chlorinated in accordance with AWWA requirements. All wet taps shall be witnessed by the AUD's Inspector. 14.2.3.7 Cleaning and Flushing Upon completion of installation, the mains shall be flushed and the water disposed of without creating a nuisance. Flushing must achieve a minimum water velocity of 2.5 fps in all portions of the pipe. The duration of the flushing will be determined by the AUD's Inspector. No flushing or cleaning shall take place without an Augusta Utilities representative present. The existing mains where the new mains connect may require flushing under the direction of AUD when service is restored. The Contractor shall be responsible for the treatment of discharge and disinfection water. All flushing activities shall be in accordance with AWWA C651. AUD will provide water for the initial flushing requirements only. If additional testing is required the contractor will be responsible for the cost of required water. 14.2.3.8 Disinfection Augusta Utilities Department Standard Specifications November 2014 Page 23 of 25 Augusta Utilities shall be notified at least 24 hours in advance to schedule bacteriological testing of water mains. All testing shall be done at the first part of the week. A second set of samples shall be done immediately after the first sample has satisfactorily past bacteriological test. The Contractor shall replace or adjust components of the pipeline which fail the test. Clearance is required from the Utilities Department before AUD will allow the main to be put into service. All piping complete with fittings and appurtenances shall be sterilized as specified in the applicable sections of AWWA Specification C651 (latest version) "Disinfecting Water Mains." Piping and appurtenances shall be thoroughly flushed then chlorinated with not less than fifty parts per million (50 ppm). Calcium hypochlorite can be used. Water from the existing distribution system or other source of supply should be controlled so as to flow slowly into the newly laid pipeline during the application of chlorine. The solution should be retained in the pipeline for no less than 24 hours and the system shall maintain the chlorination level originally introduced into the line, which should not be less than 50 ppm. The system shall then be flushed with potable water and the sampling program started. A minimum chlorine residual of 1.0 ppm should be available in the line after flushing. Sampling taps and chlorinated water used for disinfection shall be flushed to a location that will not damage property, persons, ponds, creeks and streams, etc., and shall be provided by the Contractor/Developer at the expense of the Contractor/Developer. The provisions of this paragraph apply equally to new pipe and fittings and to existing pipelines into which connections have been made or which may have been otherwise disturbed to the extent that contamination may have occurred. All requirements of the health authorities shall be observed in executing this work. The disposal of heavily chlorinated water(following disinfection) must be accomplished in accordance with the latest editions of the AWWA Standard C651 and the EPD's Minimum Standards for Public Water Systems. No dry chlorine shall be placed in the pipes while installing. A minimum of two samples tested by a State approved private lab, shall indicate bacteriologically satisfactory water and the results shall be submitted to the Inspector. Augusta Utilities Department Standard Specifications November 2014 Page 24 of 25 14.2.4 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT An AUD standard bid schedule and standard payment sheet are available as part of the standard contract documentation. Please contact AUD by phone at 706- 312-4132 for copies of this information. Augusta Utilities Department Standard Specifications November 2014 Page 25 of 25 Date: August 26,2002 First Use Date 2001 Specifications:November 1,2002 Revised: January 16,2003 Revised:August 1,2003 Revised April 1,2004 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STATE OF GEORGIA SPECIAL PROVISION Section 167—Water Quality Monitoring Add the following: 167.1 General Description This Specification establishes the Contractor's responsibility to meet the requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System(NPDES)Infrastructure Permit No.GAR 100002 as it pertains to Part N.Erosion,Sedimentation and Pollution Control Plan. 167.1.01 Definitions Qualified Personnel—Qualified personnel are defined as persons who have successfully completed the Department's WECS Certification Course and maintain a current WECS certification card. 167.1.02 Related References A. Standard Specifications Section 161 Control of Soil Erosion and Sedimentation B. Referenced Documents NPDES Infrastructure Permit No.GAR 100002,Part N WECS Certification Course Environmental Protection Divisions Rules and Regulations(Chapter 391-3-26) OCGA 12-7 167.1.03 Submittals General Provisions 101 through 150 167.2 Materials General Provisions 101 through 150. 167.2.01 Delivery,Storage,and Handling General Provisions 101 through 150. 167.3 Construction Requirements 167.3.01 Personnel Use qualified personnel to perform all monitoring,sampling,inspections,and rainfall data collection. Use the Contractor designated WECS or select a prequalified consultant from the Qualified Consultant List(QCL)to perform water quality monitoring. Ensure that monitoring consultants'employees who perform monitoring,sampling,inspections,and rainfall data collection are WECS Certified. 167.3.02 Equipment Provide equipment necessary to complete the Work or as directed. 167.3.03 Preparation General Provisions 101 through 150. 167.3.04 Fabrication General Provisions 101 through 150. 167.3.05 Construction A. General Perform inspections,rainfall data collection,testing of samples,and reporting the test results on the project according to the requirements in Part IV of the NPDES Infrastructure permit and this Specification. Take samples manually or with the use of automatic samplers,according to the permit.Analyze all according to the permit,regardless of the method used to collect the samples. If samples are analyzed in the field using portable turbidemeters,the monitoring results shall state that they are being used and a digital readout of NTUs is what is provided. Submit bench sheets,work sheets,etc.,when using portable turbidemeters.There are no exceptions to this requirement. Perform required inspections and submit all reports required by this Specification within the time frames specified. Failure to perform the inspections or submit the required reports within the time specified will result in the cessation of all construction activities with the exception of traffic control and erosion control. Continued failure to perform inspections or submit the required reports within the times specified will result in non-refundable deductions as specified in Subsection 161.5.01.B. B. Inspections Have the Engineer inspect the installation and condition of each erosion control device required by the erosion control plan within seven days after initial installation.Have this inspection performed for each stage of construction when new devices are installed.Correct all deficiencies reported by the Engineer within two business days. Ensure inspections are conducted by the WECS or qualified personnel on the areas and at the frequencies listed below. Document all inspections on form DOT-EC-1. 1. Daily: a. Petroleum product storage,usage and handling areas b. All locations where vehicles enter/exit the site 2. Weekly and after Rainfall Events: Conduct inspections on these areas every seven calendar days and within twenty-four hours after the end of a rainfall event that is 0.5 in(13 mm)or greater: a. Disturbed areas not permanently stabilized b. Material storage areas c. Structural control measures,Best Management Practices(BMPs) d. Water quality monitoring locations and equipment 3. Monthly: Once per month,inspect all areas where final stabilization has been completed.Look for evidence of sediments or pollutants entering the drainage system and or receiving waters.Inspect all erosion control devices that remain in place to verify the maintenance status and that the devices are functioning properly. Continue these inspections until the Notice of Termination is submitted. C. Reports: 1. Inspection Reports: Summarize the results of inspections noted above in writing on form DOT-EC-1. Include the following information: 1. o Date(s)of inspection 2. o Name of personnel making inspection 3. o Status of devices 4. o Observations 5. o Action taken 6. o Signature of personnel making the inspection 7. o Any incidents of non-compliance 8. The EC-1 form shall be signed by the project WECS. Submit all inspection reports to the Engineer within twenty-four hours of the inspection. The Engineer will review the reports,inspect the project for compliance,and issue concurrence with the submitted reports provided the inspection reports are satisfactory. The Engineer will notify the WECS or qualified personnel of any additional items to be added to the inspection report. Correct any items listed in the inspection report that require routine maintenance or correction within twenty-four hours of notification. Assume responsibility for all costs associated with additional sampling as specified in Part N.D.5.d.3.(c)and Part N.D.5.d.3.(d),of the NPDES GAR 100002 permit if either of these conditions arise: 9. • BMPs shown in the Plans are not properly installed and maintained,or 10. • BMPs designed by the Contractor are not properly designed,installed and maintained. 2. Monitoring Reports a. Report Requirements Include in all reports,the following certification statement,signed by the WECS or consultant providing monitoring on the project: "I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direct supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that quaked personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted.Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information,the information is,to the best of my knowledge and belief true,accurate and complete.I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations." When a rainfall event requires a sample to be taken,submit a report of the monitoring results to the Engineer within seven working days of the date the sample was obtained.Include the following information: 1) Date of sampling 2) Rainfall amount on sample date(sample date only) 3) NTU of sample&analysis method 4) Location where sample was taken(station number,etc.) 5) Receiving water or outfall sample 6) Project number and county 7) Whether the sample was taken by automatic sampler or manually(grab sample) b. Report Requirements with No Qualifying Rainfall Events When no qualifying rainfall event occurs during item 1 or 2(whichever comes first):Submit a report that states "No qualifying rainfall event occurred and no samples were taken." 1) Clearing and Grubbing is complete and 90 days have passed without a qualifying rainfall event occurring in the drainage area selected as the representative sampling location. 2) Clearing and Grubbing is complete and the mass grading has been completed without a qualifying rainfall event occurring in the drainage area selected as the representative sampling location. Submit this summary to the Engineer within 7 working days after the mass grading is complete or within 97 days of the completion of clearing and grubbing(whichever applies). c. Test Results Provide monitoring test results to the Engineer within 48 hours of the samples being analyzed.This notification may be verbal or written.This notification does not replace the monitoring summary. 3. Rainfall Data Reports Record the measurement of rainfall once each twenty-four hour period.Measure rainfall data at the active phase of construction on the site. Project rain gauges and those used to trigger the automatic samplers are to be emptied after every rainfall event. This will prevent a cumulative effect and prevent automatic samplers from taking samples even though the rainfall event was not a qualifying event. Submit a written weekly report,signed by the WECS,to the Engineer showing the rainfall data for each day.The daily rainfall data supplied by the WECS to the Engineer will be the official rainfall data for the project. 167.3.06 Quality Acceptance General Provisions 101 through 150. 167.3.07 Contractor Warranty and Maintenance General Provisions 101 through 150. 167.4 Measurement The work required in the Inspection and Report sub-sections will be measured for payment. When the monitoring location is a receiving water,the upstream and downstream samples constitute one sample. When the monitoring location is an outfall,a single outfall sample constitutes one sample. 167.4.01 Limits General Provisions 101 through 150.Submit the report to the Engineer within 7 working days 167.5 Payment Payment for Water Quality Monitoring and Sampling will be made as follows: Water Quality Monitoring and Sampling per each is full compensation for meeting the requirements of the monitoring sections of the NPDES permit and this Specification,obtaining samples,analyzing samples,any and all necessary incidentals,and providing results of turbidity tests to the Engineer,within the time frame required by the NPDES Infrastructure permit,and this Specification. This item is based on the rainfall events that require sampling as described in Part N.D.5 of the permit. The Department will not pay for samples taken and analyzed for rainfall events that are not qualifying events as compared to the daily rainfall data supplied by the WECS. Water Quality Inspections per month is full compensation for performing the requirements of the inspection section of the NPDES permit and this Specification,any and all necessary incidentals,and providing results of inspections to the Engineer, within the time frame required by the NPDES Infrastructure permit,and this Specification. Water Quality inspections will be paid for per month. Payment will be made under: Item No.167 Water quality inspections Per month Water Quality Monitoring and Sampling will be paid per each. Payment will be made under: Item No. 167 Water quality monitoring and sampling Per each 167.5.01 Adjustments General Provisions 101 through 150. Augusta,GA Engineering Department Able L.Ladson,PE,CPESC,Director 535 Telfair Street,Bldg 4000—Augusta,GA 30901 Office: (706)796-5040•Fax: (706)796-5045 www.augustaga.gov