20180307 Ver 1_Stream Restoration_20180227

Contract Documents
for
Sanitary Sewer Improvements
Stevens Creek Trunk Sewer Phase I
Stevens Creek Stream Restoration
Charlotte Water Job No. 7030700047-17-503
CHARLOTTE
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Engineering Division
Contract Administration Section
5100 Brookshire Boulevard, Charlotte, North Carolina 28216
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Email: @ci.charlotte.nc.us
GHD INC.
222 South Church Street
Suite 400
Charlotte, North Carolina 28075
NC License Number: F-0802
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February, 2018
NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION

TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
INVITATION TO BID....................................................................................................00050-1 thru 00050-X
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS................................................................................... 00100-1 thru 00100-X
BID FORM....................................................................................................................00410-1 thru 00410-X
Attachments:
Bid Bond (EJCDC Form C-430)..........................................................................................00410A-1
Bidder's Qualifications Statement.......................................................................................00410B-1
List of Proposed Subcontractors........................................................................................ 00410C-1
Contractor's License No. or Evidence of Bidder's Ability to Obtain State
Contractor's License.......................................................................................................... 00410D-1
Non -Collusive Bidding Certification.....................................................................................00410E-1
Certification By Bidder Regarding Equal Employment Opportunity.....................................00410F-1
AGREEMENT............................................................................................................... 00520-1 thru 00520-X
Exhibit A: Notice of Award, Notice to Proceed
Exhibit B: Performance Bond and Payment Bond
Exhibit C: Certificates of Insurance (to be inserted later)
Standard General Conditions of the Construction Contract, (EJCDC C-700, 20013 Edition)
(Contains its own Table of Contents).................................................................................... Pages 1 thru XX
Supplementary Conditions.........................................................................................00800-1 thru 00800 -XX
TECHNICAL PROVISIONS
SECTION TITLE PAGE
DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
01010 Summary of Work ................................
01019 Contract Considerations ......................
Attachments
Application for Payment
Certificate of Substantial Completion
Field Order
Work Change Directive
Change Order
01025 Bid Item Descriptions ...........................
01039 Coordination ........................................
01300 Submittals ............................................
01310 Progress Schedule ..............................
01380 Construction Documentation ...............
01400 Quality Control .....................................
01420 Special Inspections ..............................
01500 Temporary Facilities ...........................
01540 Temporary Pumping ............................
01600 Materials and Equipment .....................
01700 Record Documents ..............................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued)
TECHNICAL PROVISIONS (continued)
SECTION TITLE PAGE
DIVISION 2 — SITE WORK
02012
Test Pits............................................................................................................
NOT INCLUDED
02100
Site Clearing....................................................................................................................1
thru 2
02141
Removal of Water............................................................................................................1
thru 3
02161
Sheeting and Bracing......................................................................................................1
thru 4
02205
Protection of Existing Facilities........................................................................................
1 thru 4
02222
Excavating.......................................................................................................................1
thru 3
02223
Backfilling.........................................................................................................................
1 thru 9
02224
Embankments...................................................................................................
NOT INCLUDED
02225
Trenching.........................................................................................................................
1 thru 4
02228
Compaction......................................................................................................................1
thru 5
02229
Pavement Subgrade.........................................................................................
NOT INCLUDED
02346
Pipe Crossing Under Highways.......................................................................................1
thru 5
02480
Landscaping and Restoration..........................................................................................
1 thru 4
02510
Asphalt Concrete Paving..................................................................................
NOT INCLUDED
02523
Concrete Walks................................................................................................
NOT INCLUDED
02524
Concrete Curbs.................................................................................................
NOT INCLUDED
02576
Pavement Patching...........................................................................................
NOT INCLUDED
02601
Precast Concrete Manholes and Structures....................................................................1
thru 8
02662
Valves...............................................................................................................NOT
INCLUDED
02723
Storm Sewer Piping..........................................................................................
NOT INCLUDED
02724
Catch Basins.....................................................................................................
NOT INCLUDED
02732
Sanitary Sewer Piping......................................................................................................1
thru 9
02734
Manholes and Covers.......................................................................................
NOT INCLUDED
02735
Leakage Tests of Sewers................................................................................................1
thru 9
02740
Effluent Force Mains.........................................................................................
NOT INCLUDED
02741
Pressure Tests of Force Mains.........................................................................
NOT INCLUDED
02831
Fences and Gates...........................................................................................................1
thru 3
02980
Site Rehabilitation.............................................................................................
NOT INCLUDED
DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE
03001 Concrete .....................................
03481 Precast Concrete Structures ......
03305 Controlled Low Strength Material
DIVISION 9 - FINISHES
09851 Protective Coatings for Concrete
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EJCDCig
ENGINEERS jOrNY CONTRACY
DOCUMENTS COMMITTEE
PENAL SUM FORM
BID BOND
Any singular reference to Bidder, Surety, Owner or other party shall be considered plural where applicable.
BIDDER (Name and Address):
SURETY (Name, and Address of Principal Place of Business):
OWNER (Name and Address):
BID
Bid Due Date:
Description (Project Name— Include Location):
BOND
Bond Number:
Date:
Penal sum
(Words) (Figures)
Surety and Bidder, intending to be legally bound hereby, subject to the terms set forth below, do each cause
this Bid Bond to be duly executed by an authorized officer, agent, or representative.
BIDDER SURETY
(Seal) (Seal)
Bidder's Name and Corporate Seal Surety's Name and Corporate Seal
By: By:
Signature
Print Name
Title
Attest:
Attest:
Signature Signature
Title Title
Note: Addresses are to be used for giving any required notice.
Provide execution by any additional parties, such as joint venturers, if necessary.
Signature (Attach Power of Attorney)
Print Name
Title
EJCDC® C-430, Bid Bond (Penal Sum Form). Published 2013.
Prepared by the Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee.
Page 1 of 2

EJCDC O PENAL SUM FORM
ENGINEER$ jOINY CONTRACT
OOCUMENiS COMMITTEE
1. Bidder and Surety, jointly and severally, bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and
assigns to pay to Owner upon default of Bidder the penal sum set forth on the face of this Bond. Payment of the
penal sum is the extent of Bidder's and Surety's liability. Recovery of such penal sum under the terms of this Bond
shall be Owner's sole and exclusive remedy upon default of Bidder.
2. Default of Bidder shall occur upon the failure of Bidder to deliver within the time required by the Bidding
Documents (or any extension thereof agreed to in writing by Owner) the executed Agreement required by the Bidding
Documents and any performance and payment bonds required by the Bidding Documents.
3. This obligation shall be null and void if:
3.1 Owner accepts Bidder's Bid and Bidder delivers within the time required by the Bidding Documents (or any
extension thereof agreed to in writing by Owner) the executed Agreement required by the Bidding
Documents and any performance and payment bonds required by the Bidding Documents, or
3.2 All Bids are rejected by Owner, or
3.3 Owner fails to issue a Notice of Award to Bidder within the time specified in the Bidding Documents (or any
extension thereof agreed to in writing by Bidder and, if applicable, consented to by Surety when required
by Paragraph 5 hereof).
4. Payment under this Bond will be due and payable upon default of Bidder and within 30 calendar days after
receipt by Bidder and Surety of written notice of default from Owner, which notice will be given with reasonable
promptness, identifying this Bond and the Project and including a statement of the amount due.
5. Surety waives notice of any and all defenses based on or arising out of any time extension to issue Notice of
Award agreed to in writing by Owner and Bidder, provided that the total time for issuing Notice of Award including
extensions shall not in the aggregate exceed 120 days from the Bid due date without Surety's written consent.
6. No suit or action shall be commenced under this Bond prior to 30 calendar days after the notice of default
required in Paragraph 4 above is received by Bidder and Surety and in no case later than one year after the Bid due
date.
7. Any suit or action under this Bond shall be commenced only in a court of competent jurisdiction located in the
state in which the Project is located.
8. Notices required hereunder shall be in writing and sent to Bidder and Surety at their respective addresses shown
on the face of this Bond. Such notices may be sent by personal delivery, commercial courier, or by United States
Registered or Certified Mail, return receipt requested, postage pre -paid, and shall be deemed to be effective upon
receipt by the party concerned.
9. Surety shall cause to be attached to this Bond a current and effective Power of Attorney evidencing the authority
of the officer, agent, or representative who executed this Bond on behalf of Surety to execute, seal, and deliver such
Bond and bind the Surety thereby.
10. This Bond is intended to conform to all applicable statutory requirements. Any applicable requirement of any
applicable statute that has been omitted from this Bond shall be deemed to be included herein as if set forth at
length. If any provision of this Bond conflicts with any applicable statute, then the provision of said statute shall
govern and the remainder of this Bond that is not in conflict therewith shall continue in full force and effect.
11. The term "Bid" as used herein includes a Bid, offer, or proposal as applicable.
EJCDC® C-430, Bid Bond (Penal Sum Form). Published 2013.
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EJCDC
ENGINEERS JOINT CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS COMMITTEE
CONTRACTOR (name and address):
OWNER (name and address):
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
Effective Date of the Agreement:
Amount:
Description (name and location):
PERFORMANCE BOND
SURETY (name and address of principal place of business):
BOND
Bond Number:
Date (not earlier than the Effective Date of the Agreement of the Construction Contract):
Amount:
Modifications to this Bond Form: ❑ None ❑ See Paragraph 16
Surety and Contractor, intending to be legally bound hereby, subject to the terms set forth below, do each cause
this Performance Bond to be duly executed by an authorized officer, agent, or representative.
CONTRACTOR AS PRINCIPAL
(seal)
Contractor's Name and Corporate Seal
By:
Signature
Print Name
Title
SURETY
Surety's Name and Corporate Seal
By:
Signature (attach power of attorney)
Print Name
Title
Attest: Attest:
Signature Signature
Title
Title
(seal)
Notes: (1) Provide supplemental execution by any additional parties, such as joint venturers. (2) Any singular reference to
Contractor, Surety, Owner, or other party shall be considered plural where applicable.
EJCDC® C-610, Performance Bond
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1. The Contractor and Surety, jointly and severally, bind
themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and
assigns to the Owner for the performance of the Construction
Contract, which is incorporated herein by reference.
2. If the Contractor performs the Construction Contract, the Surety
and the Contractor shall have no obligation under this Bond, except
when applicable to participate in a conference as provided in
Paragraph 3.
3. If there is no Owner Default under the Construction Contract,
the Surety's obligation under this Bond shall arise after:
3.1 The Owner first provides notice to the Contractor and
the Surety that the Owner is considering declaring a Contractor
Default. Such notice shall indicate whether the Owner is
requesting a conference among the Owner, Contractor, and
Surety to discuss the Contractor's performance. If the Owner
does not request a conference, the Surety may, within five (5)
business days after receipt of the Owner's notice, request such a
conference. If the Surety timely requests a conference, the
Owner shall attend. Unless the Owner agrees otherwise, any
conference requested under this Paragraph 3.1 shall be held
within ten (10) business days of the Surety's receipt of the
Owner's notice. If the Owner, the Contractor, and the Surety
agree, the Contractor shall be allowed a reasonable time to
perform the Construction Contract, but such an agreement shall
not waive the Owner's right, if any, subsequently to declare a
Contractor Default;
3.2 The Owner declares a Contractor Default, terminates
the Construction Contract and notifies the Surety; and
3.3 The Owner has agreed to pay the Balance of the
Contract Price in accordance with the terms of the Construction
Contract to the Surety or to a contractor selected to perform the
Construction Contract.
4. Failure on the part of the Owner to comply with the notice
requirement in Paragraph 3.1 shall not constitute a failure to comply
with a condition precedent to the Surety's obligations, or release the
Surety from its obligations, except to the extent the Surety
demonstrates actual prejudice.
5. When the Owner has satisfied the conditions of Paragraph 3, the
Surety shall promptly and at the Surety's expense take one of the
following actions:
5.1 Arrange for the Contractor, with the consent of the
Owner, to perform and complete the Construction Contract;
5.2 Undertake to perform and complete the Construction
Contract itself, through its agents or independent contractors;
5.3 Obtain bids or negotiated proposals from qualified
contractors acceptable to the Owner for a contract for
performance and completion of the Construction Contract,
arrange for a contract to be prepared for execution by the
Owner and a contractor selected with the Owners concurrence,
to be secured with performance and payment bonds executed
by a qualified surety equivalent to the bonds issued on the
Construction Contract, and pay to the Owner the amount of
damages as described in Paragraph 7 in excess of the Balance of
the Contract Price incurred by the Owner as a result of the
Contractor Default; or
5.4 Waive its right to perform and complete, arrange for
completion, or obtain a new contractor, and with reasonable
promptness under the circumstances:
5.4.1 After investigation, determine the amount for
which it may be liable to the Owner and, as soon as
practicable after the amount is determined, make payment
to the Owner; or
5.4.2 Deny liability in whole or in part and notify the
Owner, citing the reasons for denial.
6. If the Surety does not proceed as provided in Paragraph 5 with
reasonable promptness, the Surety shall be deemed to be in default
on this Bond seven days after receipt of an additional written notice
from the Owner to the Surety demanding that the Surety perform its
obligations under this Bond, and the Owner shall be entitled to
enforce any remedy available to the Owner. If the Surety proceeds as
provided in Paragraph 5.4, and the Owner refuses the payment or the
Surety has denied liability, in whole or in part, without further notice
the Owner shall be entitled to enforce any remedy available to the
Owner.
7. If the Surety elects to act under Paragraph 5.1, 5.2, or 5.3, then
the responsibilities of the Surety to the Owner shall not be greater
than those of the Contractor under the Construction Contract, and
the responsibilities of the Owner to the Surety shall not be greater
than those of the Owner under the Construction Contract. Subject to
the commitment by the Owner to pay the Balance of the Contract
Price, the Surety is obligated, without duplication for:
7.1 the responsibilities of the Contractor for correction of
defective work and completion of the Construction Contract;
7.2 additional legal, design professional, and delay costs
resulting from the Contractor's Default, and resulting from the
actions or failure to act of the Surety under Paragraph 5; and
7.3 liquidated damages, or if no liquidated damages are
specified in the Construction Contract, actual damages caused by
delayed performance or non-performance of the Contractor.
8. If the Surety elects to act under Paragraph 5.1, 5.3, or 5.4, the
Surety's liability is limited to the amount of this Bond.
9. The Surety shall not be liable to the Owner or others for
obligations of the Contractor that are unrelated to the Construction
Contract, and the Balance of the Contract Price shall not be reduced
or set off on account of any such unrelated obligations. No right of
action shall accrue on this Bond to any person or entity other than
the Owner or its heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and
assigns.
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10. The Surety hereby waives notice of any change, including
changes of time, to the Construction Contract or to related
subcontracts, purchase orders, and other obligations.
11. Any proceeding, legal or equitable, under this Bond may be
instituted in any court of competent jurisdiction in the location in
which the work or part of the work is located and shall be instituted
within two years after a declaration of Contractor Default or within
two years after the Contractor ceased working or within two years
after the Surety refuses or fails to perform its obligations under this
Bond, whichever occurs first. If the provisions of this paragraph are
void or prohibited by law, the minimum periods of limitations
available to sureties as a defense in the jurisdiction of the suit shall be
applicable.
12. Notice to the Surety, the Owner, or the Contractor shall be
mailed or delivered to the address shown on the page on which their
signature appears.
13. When this Bond has been furnished to comply with a statutory
or other legal requirement in the location where the construction was
to be performed, any provision in this Bond conflicting with said
statutory or legal requirement shall be deemed deleted herefrom and
provisions conforming to such statutory or other legal requirement
shall be deemed incorporated herein. When so furnished, the intent
is that this Bond shall be construed as a statutory bond and not as a
common law bond.
14. Definitions
14.1 Balance of the Contract Price: The total amount
payable by the Owner to the Contractor under the Construction
Contract after all proper adjustments have been made including
allowance for the Contractor for any amounts received or to be
received by the Owner in settlement of insurance or other claims
for damages to which the Contractor is entitled, reduced by all
valid and proper payments made to or on behalf of the
Contractor under the Construction Contract.
14.2 Construction Contract: The agreement between the
Owner and Contractor identified on the cover page, including all
Contract Documents and changes made to the agreement and
the Contract Documents.
14.3 Contractor Default: Failure of the Contractor, which
has not been remedied or waived, to perform or otherwise to
comply with a material term of the Construction Contract.
14.4 Owner Default: Failure of the Owner, which has not
been remedied or waived, to pay the Contractor as required
under the Construction Contract or to perform and complete or
comply with the other material terms of the Construction
Contract.
14.5 Contract Documents: All the documents that comprise
the agreement between the Owner and Contractor.
15. If this Bond is issued for an agreement between a contractor and
subcontractor, the term Contractor in this Bond shall be deemed to
be Subcontractor and the term Owner shall be deemed to be
Contractor.
16. Modifications to this Bond are as follows:
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EJCDC=
ENGINEERS JOINT CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS COMMITTEE
CONTRACTOR (name and address):
PAYMENT BOND
SURETY (name and address of principal place of business):
OWNER (name and address):
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
Effective Date of the Agreement:
Amount:
Description (name and location):
BOND
Bond Number:
Date (not earlier than the Effective Date of the Agreement of the Construction Contract):
Amount:
Modifications to this Bond Form: ❑ None ❑ See Paragraph 18
Surety and Contractor, intending to be legally bound hereby, subject to the terms set forth below, do each cause
this Payment Bond to be duly executed by an authorized officer, agent, or representative.
CONTRACTOR AS PRINCIPAL
(seal)
Contractor's Name and Corporate Seal
By:
Signature
Print Name
Title
Attest:
Signature
Title
Title
SURETY
Surety's Name and Corporate Seal
By:
Signature (attach power of attorney)
Print Name
Title
Attest:
Signature
(seal)
Notes: (1) Provide supplemental execution by any additional parties, such as joint venturers. (2) Any singular reference
to Contractor, Surety, Owner, or other party shall be considered plural where applicable.
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6. If a notice of non-payment required by Paragraph 5.1.1 is
1. The Contractor and Surety, jointly and severally, bind
given by the Owner to the Contractor, that is sufficient to
themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators,
satisfy a Claimant's obligation to furnish a written notice of
successors, and assigns to the Owner to pay for labor,
non-payment under Paragraph 5.1.1.
materials, and equipment furnished for use in the
performance of the Construction Contract, which is
7. When a Claimant has satisfied the conditions of Paragraph
incorporated herein by reference, subject to the following
5.1 or 5.2, whichever is applicable, the Surety shall
terms.
promptly and at the Surety's expense take the following
actions:
2. If the Contractor promptly makes payment of all sums due
to Claimants, and defends, indemnifies, and holds
7.1 Send an answer to the Claimant, with a copy to the
harmless the Owner from claims, demands, liens, or suits
Owner, within sixty (60) days after receipt of the
by any person or entity seeking payment for labor,
Claim, stating the amounts that are undisputed and
materials, or equipment furnished for use in the
the basis for challenging any amounts that are
performance of the Construction Contract, then the Surety
disputed; and
and the Contractor shall have no obligation under this
Bond.
7.2 Pay or arrange for payment of any undisputed
amounts.
3. If there is no Owner Default under the Construction
Contract, the Surety's obligation to the Owner under this
7.3 The Surety's failure to discharge its obligations
Bond shall arise after the Owner has promptly notified the
under Paragraph 7.1 or 7.2 shall not be deemed to
Contractor and the Surety (at the address described in
constitute a waiver of defenses the Surety or
Paragraph 13) of claims, demands, liens, or suits against
Contractor may have or acquire as to a Claim,
the Owner or the Owner's property by any person or
except as to undisputed amounts for which the
entity seeking payment for labor, materials, or equipment
Surety and Claimant have reached agreement. If,
furnished for use in the performance of the Construction
however, the Surety fails to discharge its
Contract, and tendered defense of such claims, demands,
obligations under Paragraph 7.1 or 7.2, the Surety
liens, or suits to the Contractor and the Surety.
shall indemnify the Claimant for the reasonable
attorney's fees the Claimant incurs thereafter to
4. When the Owner has satisfied the conditions in Paragraph
recover any sums found to be due and owing to
3, the Surety shall promptly and at the Surety's expense
the Claimant.
defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Owner against a
duly tendered claim, demand, lien, or suit.
8. The Surety's total obligation shall not exceed the amount
of this Bond, plus the amount of reasonable attorney's
5. The Surety's obligations to a Claimant under this Bond
fees provided under Paragraph 7.3, and the amount of this
shall arise after the following:
Bond shall be credited for any payments made in good
faith by the Surety.
5.1 Claimants who do not have a direct contract with
the Contractor,
5.1.1 have furnished a written notice of non-
payment to the Contractor, stating with
substantial accuracy the amount claimed
and the name of the party to whom the
materials were, or equipment was,
furnished or supplied or for whom the
labor was done or performed, within
ninety (90) days after having last
performed labor or last furnished
materials or equipment included in the
Claim; and
5.1.2 have sent a Claim to the Surety (at the
address described in Paragraph 13).
5.2 Claimants who are employed by or have a direct
contract with the Contractor have sent a Claim to
the Surety (at the address described in Paragraph
13).
Amounts owed by the Owner to the Contractor under the
Construction Contract shall be used for the performance
of the Construction Contract and to satisfy claims, if any,
under any construction performance bond. By the
Contractor furnishing and the Owner accepting this Bond,
they agree that all funds earned by the Contractor in the
performance of the Construction Contract are dedicated
to satisfy obligations of the Contractor and Surety under
this Bond, subject to the Owner's priority to use the funds
for the completion of the work.
10. The Surety shall not be liable to the Owner, Claimants, or
others for obligations of the Contractor that are unrelated
to the Construction Contract. The Owner shall not be
liable for the payment of any costs or expenses of any
Claimant under this Bond, and shall have under this Bond
no obligation to make payments to or give notice on
behalf of Claimants, or otherwise have any obligations to
Claimants under this Bond.
11. The Surety hereby waives notice of any change, including
changes of time, to the Construction Contract or to related
subcontracts, purchase orders, and other obligations.
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12. No suit or action shall be commenced by a Claimant under
this Bond other than in a court of competent jurisdiction in
the state in which the project that is the subject of the
Construction Contract is located or after the expiration of
one year from the date (1) on which the Claimant sent a
Claim to the Surety pursuant to Paragraph 5.1.2 or 5.2, or
(2) on which the last labor or service was performed by
anyone or the last materials or equipment were furnished
by anyone under the Construction Contract, whichever of
(1) or (2) first occurs. If the provisions of this paragraph
are void or prohibited by law, the minimum period of
limitation available to sureties as a defense in the
jurisdiction of the suit shall be applicable.
13. Notice and Claims to the Surety, the Owner, or the
Contractor shall be mailed or delivered to the address
shown on the page on which their signature appears.
Actual receipt of notice or Claims, however accomplished,
shall be sufficient compliance as of the date received.
14. When this Bond has been furnished to comply with a
statutory or other legal requirement in the location where
the construction was to be performed, any provision in
this Bond conflicting with said statutory or legal
requirement shall be deemed deleted herefrom and
provisions conforming to such statutory or other legal
requirement shall be deemed incorporated herein. When
so furnished, the intent is that this Bond shall be construed
as a statutory bond and not as a common law bond.
15. Upon requests by any person or entity appearing to be a
potential beneficiary of this Bond, the Contractor and
Owner shall promptly furnish a copy of this Bond or shall
permit a copy to be made.
16. Definitions
16.1 Claim: A written statement by the Claimant
including at a minimum:
1. The name of the Claimant;
2. The name of the person for whom the labor
was done, or materials or equipment
furnished;
3. A copy of the agreement or purchase order
pursuant to which labor, materials, or
equipment was furnished for use in the
performance of the Construction Contract;
4. A brief description of the labor, materials, or
equipment furnished;
5. The date on which the Claimant last
performed labor or last furnished materials or
equipment for use in the performance of the
Construction Contract;
6. The total amount earned by the Claimant for
labor, materials, or equipment furnished as of
the date of the Claim;
7. The total amount of previous payments
received by the Claimant; and
The total amount due and unpaid to the
Claimant for labor, materials, or equipment
furnished as of the date of the Claim.
16.2 Claimant: An individual or entity having a direct
contract with the Contractor or with a
subcontractor of the Contractor to furnish labor,
materials, or equipment for use in the performance
of the Construction Contract. The term Claimant
also includes any individual or entity that has
rightfully asserted a claim under an applicable
mechanic's lien or similar statute against the real
property upon which the Project is located. The
intent of this Bond shall be to include without
limitation in the terms of "labor, materials, or
equipment" that part of the water, gas, power,
light, heat, oil, gasoline, telephone service, or
rental equipment used in the Construction
Contract, architectural and engineering services
required for performance of the work of the
Contractor and the Contractor's subcontractors,
and all other items for which a mechanic's lien may
be asserted in the jurisdiction where the labor,
materials, or equipment were furnished.
16.3 Construction Contract: The agreement between
the Owner and Contractor identified on the cover
page, including all Contract Documents and all
changes made to the agreement and the Contract
Documents.
16.4 Owner Default: Failure of the Owner, which has
not been remedied or waived, to pay the
Contractor as required under the Construction
Contract or to perform and complete or comply
with the other material terms of the Construction
Contract.
16.5 Contract Documents: All the documents that
comprise the agreement between the Owner and
Contractor.
17. If this Bond is issued for an agreement between a
contractor and subcontractor, the term Contractor in this
Bond shall be deemed to be Subcontractor and the term
Owner shall be deemed to be Contractor.
18. Modifications to this Bond are as follows:
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Charlotte Water
Charlotte, NC
STEVENS CREEK TRUNK SEWER PROJECT PHASE I, CONTRACT #
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed Bids for the construction of the Stevens Creek Trunk Sewer Project Phase I, Contract # XX will be
received by the Contracts Administration Section of Charlotte Water in the Second Floor Conference
Room located at 5100 Brookshire Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28216 until [INSERT TIME FOR RECEIPT OF
BIDS] local time on [INSERT DATE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS], at which time the Bids received will be publicly
opened and read. The Project consists of constructing APPROXIMATELY 11,000 LF OF SANITARY TRUNK
SEWER ALONG STEVENS CREEK AND STEVENS CREEK TRIBUTARY.
Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a lump sum and unit price basis, with
additive alternate bid items as indicated in the Bid Form.
The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is:
Notes to User: Select the Issuing Office who will be responsible for distributing Bidding Documents to
prospective Bidders.
Richa Graphics,
• [e-mail]
• 704-331-9744
• South End — 231 E. Tremont Ave., Charlotte, NC 20203; and
• North End — 800 N. College St., Charlotte, NC 28206
• Online — httD://Dlanroom.richa.com
[OR]
[INSERT NAME OF ENGINEER]
• [INSERT ADDRESS OF ENGINEER AND PERTINENT CONTACT INFORMATION]
Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office and may obtain copies of
the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below.
Bidding Documents also may be examined at the following locations:
Notes to User: Confirm that Bidding Documents may be examined at the following locations prior to
Bidding. Documents may be examined at Richa Graphics only if they are not identified previously as
the Issuing Office.
• Charlotte Water (by appointment only)
Contact: Frederica Love, flove @charlottenc.Bov, 704-391-5104
5100 Brookshire Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28216
• Richa Graphics
o [e-mail]
o 704-331-9744
o South End — 231 E. Tremont Ave., Charlotte, NC 20203; and
o North End — 800 N. College St., Charlotte, NC 28206
o Online — http://planroom.richa.com
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Owner complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide Bidding Documents in
alternative format upon a 72 -hour written request. Reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids will
also be provided upon a 72 -hour written request.
Printed copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office. Charges for all
documents obtained will be made on the following basis:
Notes to User: The following is an example of one way to identify the costs associated with obtaining
Bidding Documents and should be edited to meet the requirements of the Project.
(Information only)
Notes to User: The following paragraph identifies how to obtain Bidding Documents. Insert the name
of the entity payment by check should be made out to.
Checks for Bidding Documents shall be payable to "[INSERT ENTITY NAME]". Upon request and receipt
of the document deposit indicated above plus a non-refundable shipping charge, the Issuing Office will
transmit the Bidding Documents via delivery service. The shipping charge amount will depend on the
shipping method selected by the prospective Bidder. The date that the Bidding Documents are
transmitted by the Issuing Office will be considered the Bidder's date of receipt of the Bidding
Documents. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither
Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda
if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office.
Addenda, clarifications, and all other related information will be posted on Charlotte Water's Vendor
and Contractor Opportunities website at http://charlottenc.gov/water/pages/opportunities.aspx.
Prospective Bidders are responsible for checking the Charlotte Water website to obtain the latest
information.
Notes to User: The following paragraph includes information on the pre-bid meeting. Identify the
following information:
• Time pre-bid meeting will be held
• Date pre-bid meeting will be held
• Location of pre-bid meeting
• Identify if pre-bid meeting attendance is mandatory or optional
A pre-bid conference will be held at [INSERT TIME] local time on [INSERT DATE] at Charlotte Water in
the 2nd Floor Conference Room at the Administrative Offices, 5100 Brookshire Boulevard, Charlotte, NC
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Printed
CD
Refund
Complete Set of Bidding Documents
$XXX.XX
$XXX.XX
None
(Includes: Drawings, Specifications,
Geotechnical Baseline Report,
and Geotechnical Report)
Complete Set of Drawings
Full Size
$XXX.XX
$XXX.XX
None
Half Size
$XXX.XX
$XXX.XX
None
Complete Set of Specifications
$XXX.XX
$XXX.XX
None
Geotechnical Baseline Report
$XXX.XX
$XXX.XX
None
Geotechnical Report
$XX.XX
$XX.XX
None
(Information only)
Notes to User: The following paragraph identifies how to obtain Bidding Documents. Insert the name
of the entity payment by check should be made out to.
Checks for Bidding Documents shall be payable to "[INSERT ENTITY NAME]". Upon request and receipt
of the document deposit indicated above plus a non-refundable shipping charge, the Issuing Office will
transmit the Bidding Documents via delivery service. The shipping charge amount will depend on the
shipping method selected by the prospective Bidder. The date that the Bidding Documents are
transmitted by the Issuing Office will be considered the Bidder's date of receipt of the Bidding
Documents. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither
Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda
if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office.
Addenda, clarifications, and all other related information will be posted on Charlotte Water's Vendor
and Contractor Opportunities website at http://charlottenc.gov/water/pages/opportunities.aspx.
Prospective Bidders are responsible for checking the Charlotte Water website to obtain the latest
information.
Notes to User: The following paragraph includes information on the pre-bid meeting. Identify the
following information:
• Time pre-bid meeting will be held
• Date pre-bid meeting will be held
• Location of pre-bid meeting
• Identify if pre-bid meeting attendance is mandatory or optional
A pre-bid conference will be held at [INSERT TIME] local time on [INSERT DATE] at Charlotte Water in
the 2nd Floor Conference Room at the Administrative Offices, 5100 Brookshire Boulevard, Charlotte, NC
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28216. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is [highly encouraged but is not mandatory] [OR]
[mandatory]. A photo ID is required to attend the meeting.
Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with Article 8 of the Instructions to Bidders.
Bidders shall submit proof of qualifications to perform the Work as described in Article 3 of the
Instructions to Bidders.
North Carolina laws and regulations apply.
The right is reserved to reject any or all bids.
Notes to User: Insert the date of the advertisement in the paragraph below.
This advertisement was issued on [INSERT DATE].
++ END OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ++
Charlotte Water
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SECTION C-200
Instructions to Bidders
ARTICLE 1— DEFINED TERMS
1.01 Terms used in these Instructions to Bidders have the meanings indicated in the General
Conditions and Supplementary Conditions. Additional terms used in these Instructions to
Bidders have the meanings indicated below:
A. Issuing Office —The office from which the Bidding Documents are to be issued.
ARTICLE 2 — COPIES OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS
2.01 Complete sets of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office in the number
and format stated in the advertisement or invitation to bid.
2.02 Complete sets of Bidding Documents shall be used in preparing Bids; neither Owner nor
Engineer assumes any responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the use of
incomplete sets of Bidding Documents.
2.03 Owner and Engineer, in making copies of Bidding Documents available on the above terms, do
so only for the purpose of obtaining Bids for the Work and do not authorize or confer a license
for any other use.
ARTICLE 3 — QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDERS
3.01 To demonstrate Bidder's qualifications to perform the Work, Bidder shall submit with its Bid a
completed Qualifications Statement.
3.02 A Bidder's failure to submit required qualification information within the times indicated may
disqualify Bidder from receiving an award of the Contract.
3.03 No requirement in this Article 3 to submit information will prejudice the right of Owner to seek
additional pertinent information regarding Bidder's qualifications.
3.04 Bidder is advised to carefully review those portions of the Bid Form requiring Bidder's
representations and certifications.
3.05 The requirements of Chapter 87 of the General Statutes of the State of North Carolina and
Regulations of the North Carolina Boards for Contractors established and empowered by virtue
of Chapter 318 of the public laws of 1925, as amended, shall be enforced on this Contract as
applicable.
A. Although Contracts less than $30,000.00 are exempt from the requirements of Chapter 87,
Owner reserves to itself, the right to require any documentation (references, financial
statements, etc.) necessary to ascertain Bidder's qualifications and acceptability prior to
Contract award.
B. Unless otherwise approved by Engineer, all Subcontractors must be licensed as
hereinbefore enumerated to the extent licensing is appropriate.
3.06 Past performance of safety management by Bidder will be evaluated by:
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A. Owner review of any OSHA citations issued to Bidder for the past five years. This
information will be obtained from the Department of Labor or Dunn and Bradstreet.
B. Overall OSHA incident rates for frequency and severity for the past five years will be
reviewed. These rates will be compared to industry rates. The N.C. Department of Labor
publishes these types of statistics on an annual basis and the National Safety Council also
publishes a booklet titled Accident Facts each year.
C. Bidder will provide, upon request, a written copy of OSHA 200 logs for the past two years.
ARTICLE 4— SITE AND OTHER AREAS; EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS; EXAMINATION OF SITE; OWNER'S
SAFETY PROGRAM; OTHER WORK AT THE SITE
4.01 Site and Other Areas
A. The Site is identified in the Bidding Documents. By definition, the Site includes rights-of-
way, easements, and other lands furnished by Owner for the use of the Contractor. Any
additional lands required for temporary construction facilities, construction equipment, or
storage of materials and equipment, and any access needed for such additional lands, are
to be obtained and paid for by Contractor.
4.02 Existing Site Conditions
A. Subsurface and Physical Conditions; Hazardous Environmental Conditions
1. The Supplementary Conditions identify:
a. those reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or adjacent to
the Site which Engineer has used in preparing the Contract Documents.
b. those drawings of physical conditions relating to existing surface or subsurface
structures at the Site (except Underground Facilities) which Engineer has used in
preparing the Contract Documents.
C. reports and drawings relating to Hazardous Environmental Conditions that have
been identified at or adjacent to the Site.
d. Technical Data contained in such reports and drawings.
Notes to User: Use Paragraphs 4.02.A.2.a and b below to identify all subsurface condition reports for
the Site that are known to Owner. Add additional subparagraphs as necessary if additional reports
are known. If same reports are to be used as Technical Data upon which Contractor may rely, reports
will also be identified in Paragraph S.03.C.1 of the Supplementary Conditions with its Technical Data
specifically identified in the same paragraph.
2. The following reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or adjacent
to the Site are known to Owner:
a. Report dated [INSERT DATE] prepared by [INSERT NAME OF FIRM THAT
PREPARED REPORT] entitled "[INSERT TITLE OF REPORT]" consisting of [INSERT
NUMBER OF PAGES] pages.
b. Report dated [INSERT DATE] prepared by [INSERT NAME OF FIRM THAT
PREPARED REPORT] entitled "[INSERT TITLE OF REPORT]" consisting of [INSERT
NUMBER OF PAGES] pages.
Notes to User: Use Paragraphs 4.02.A.3.a and b below to identify any all drawings of existing facilities
for the Site that are known to Owner. Add additional subparagraphs as necessary if additional
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drawings are known. If same reports are to be used as Technical Data upon which Contractor may
rely, drawings will also be identified in Paragraph 5.03.D.1 of the Supplementary Conditions with its
Technical Data specifically identified in Paragraph 5.03.D.1.a of the Supplementary Conditions.
3. The following drawings of existing physical conditions at or adjacent to the Site,
including those depicting existing surface or subsurface structures at or adjacent to the
Site (except Underground Facilities) are known to Owner:
a. Drawings dated [INSERT DATE] prepared by [INSERT NAME OF FIRM THAT
PREPARED REPORT] entitled "[INSERT TITLE OF REPORT]" consisting of [INSERT
NUMBER OF PAGES] pages.
b. Drawings dated [INSERT DATE] prepared by [INSERT NAME OF FIRM THAT
PREPARED REPORT] entitled "[INSERT TITLE OF REPORT]" consisting of [INSERT
NUMBER OF PAGES] pages.
4. Owner will make copies of reports and drawings referenced above available to any
Bidder on request. These reports and drawings are not part of the Contract
Documents. Bidder is responsible for any interpretation or conclusion Bidder draws
from any Technical Data or any other data, interpretations, opinions, or information
contained in such reports or shown or indicated in such drawings.
5. For any reports or drawings specifically identified in the Supplementary Conditions, If
the Supplementary Conditions do not identify Technical Data, the default definition of
Technical Data set forth in Article 1 of the General Conditions will apply.
6. No Technical Data, as defined in Article 1 of the General Conditions, is contained
within reports and drawings identified only in the Instructions to Bidders.
B. Underground Facilities: Information and data shown or indicated in the Bidding Documents
with respect to existing Underground Facilities at or adjacent to the Site are set forth in the
Contract Documents and are based upon information and data furnished to Owner and
Engineer by owners of such Underground Facilities, including Owner, or others.
C. Adequacy of Data: Provisions concerning responsibilities for the adequacy of data furnished
to prospective Bidders with respect to subsurface conditions, other physical conditions, and
Underground Facilities, and possible changes in the Bidding Documents due to differing or
unanticipated subsurface or physical conditions appear in Paragraphs 5.03, 5.04, and 5.05
of the General Conditions. Provisions concerning responsibilities for the adequacy of data
furnished to prospective Bidders with respect to a Hazardous Environmental Condition at
the Site, if any, and possible changes in the Contract Documents due to any Hazardous
Environmental Condition uncovered or revealed at the Site which was not shown or
indicated in the Drawings or Specifications or identified in the Contract Documents to be
within the scope of the Work, appear in Paragraph 5.06 of the General Conditions.
4.03 Site Visit and Testing by Bidders
A. Bidder shall conduct the required Site visit during normal working hours, and shall not
disturb any ongoing operations at the Site.
B. Bidder is not required to conduct any subsurface testing, or exhaustive investigations of
Site conditions.
C. On request, and to the extent Owner has control over the Site, and schedule permitting,
the Owner will provide Bidder access to the Site to conduct such additional examinations,
investigations, explorations, tests, and studies as Bidder deems necessary for preparing and
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submitting a successful Bid. Owner will not have any obligation to grant such access if doing
so is not practical because of existing operations, security or safety concerns, or restraints
on Owner's authority regarding the Site.
D. Bidder shall comply with all applicable Laws and Regulations regarding excavation and
location of utilities, obtain all permits, and comply with all terms and conditions established
by Owner or by property owners or other entities controlling the Site with respect to
schedule, access, existing operations, security, liability insurance, and applicable safety
programs.
E. Bidder shall fill all holes and clean up and restore the Site to its former condition upon
completion of such explorations, investigations, tests, and studies.
4.04 Owner's Safety Program
A. Site visits and work at the Site may be governed by an Owner safety program. As the
General Conditions indicate, if an Owner safety program exists, it will be noted in the
Supplementary Conditions.
4.05 Other Work at the Site
A. Reference is made to Article 8 of the Supplementary Conditions for the identification of the
general nature of other work of which Owner is aware (if any) that is to be performed at
the Site by Owner or others (such as utilities and other prime contractors) and relates to
the Work contemplated by these Bidding Documents. If Owner is party to a written
contract for such other work, then on request, Owner will provide to each Bidder access to
examine such contracts (other than portions thereof related to price and other confidential
matters), if any.
ARTICLE 5 — BIDDER'S REPRESENTATIONS
5.01 It is the responsibility of each Bidder before submitting a Bid to:
A. examine and carefully study the Bidding Documents, and any data and reference items
identified in the Bidding Documents;
B. visit the Site, conduct a thorough, alert visual examination of the Site and adjacent areas,
and become familiar with and satisfy itself as to the general, local, and Site conditions that
may affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work;
C. become familiar with and satisfy itself as to all Laws and Regulations that may affect cost,
progress, and performance of the Work;
D. carefully study all: (1) reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or
adjacent to the Site and all drawings of physical conditions relating to existing surface or
subsurface structures at the Site that have been identified in the Supplementary
Conditions, especially with respect to Technical Data in such reports and drawings, and (2)
reports and drawings relating to Hazardous Environmental Conditions, if any, at or adjacent
to the Site that have been identified in the Supplementary Conditions, especially with
respect to Technical Data in such reports and drawings;
E. consider the information known to Bidder itself; information commonly known to
contractors doing business in the locality of the Site; information and observations
obtained from visits to the Site; the Bidding Documents; and the Site -related reports and
drawings identified in the Bidding Documents, with respect to the effect of such
information, observations, and documents on (1) the cost, progress, and performance of
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the Work; (2) the means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction
to be employed by Bidder; and (3) Bidder's safety precautions and programs;
F. agree, based on the information and observations referred to in the preceding paragraph,
that at the time of submitting its Bid no further examinations, investigations, explorations,
tests, studies, or data are necessary for the determination of its Bid for performance of the
Work at the price bid and within the times required, and in accordance with the other
terms and conditions of the Bidding Documents;
G. become aware of the general nature of the work to be performed by Owner and others at
the Site that relates to the Work as indicated in the Bidding Documents;
H. promptly give Engineer written notice of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities, or discrepancies
that Bidder discovers in the Bidding Documents and confirm that the written resolution
thereof by Engineer is acceptable to Bidder;
determine that the Bidding Documents are generally sufficient to indicate and convey
understanding of all terms and conditions for the performance and furnishing of the Work;
and
J. agree that the submission of a Bid will constitute an incontrovertible representation by
Bidder that Bidder has complied with every requirement of this Article, that without
exception the Bid and all prices in the Bid are premised upon performing and furnishing the
Work required by the Bidding Documents.
ARTICLE 6 — PRE-BID CONFERENCE
6.01 A pre -Bid conference will be held at the time and location stated in the invitation or
advertisement to bid. Representatives of Owner and Engineer will be present to discuss the
Project. Bidders are encouraged to attend and participate in the conference. Engineer will
transmit to all prospective Bidders of record such Addenda as Engineer considers necessary in
response to questions arising at the conference. Oral statements may not be relied upon and
will not be binding or legally effective.
ARTICLE 7 — INTERPRETATIONS AND ADDENDA
7.01 All questions about the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents are to be submitted to
[Engineer] in writing. Interpretations or clarifications considered necessary by [Engineer] in
response to such questions will be issued by Addenda delivered to all parties recorded as having
received the Bidding Documents. Questions received less than seven days prior to the date for
opening of Bids may not be answered. Only questions answered by Addenda will be binding.
Oral and other interpretations or clarifications will be without legal effect.
7.02 Addenda may be issued to clarify, correct, supplement, or change the Bidding Documents.
ARTICLE 8 — BID SECURITY
8.01 In accordance with NCGS 143-129, a Bid must be accompanied by Bid security made payable to
Owner in an amount of five percent (5%) of Bidder's maximum Bid price (determined by adding
the base bid and all alternates and contingency allowance) and in the form of cash, a cashier's
check, a certified check on some bank or trust company insured by the Federal Deposit
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Insurance Corporation, or a Bid bond (on the form included in the Bidding Documents) issued by
a surety meeting the requirements of Paragraphs 6.01 and 6.02 of the General Conditions.
8.02 The Bid security of the apparent Successful Bidder will be retained until Owner awards the
contract to such Bidder, and such Bidder has executed the Contract Documents, furnished the
required contract security, and met the other conditions of the Notice of Award, whereupon the
Bid security will be released. If the Successful Bidder fails to execute and deliver the Contract
Documents and furnish the required contract security within 10 days after the Notice of Award,
Owner may consider Bidder to be in default, annul the Notice of Award, and the Bid security of
that Bidder will be forfeited. Such forfeiture shall be Owner's exclusive remedy if Bidder
defaults.
8.03 The Bid security of other Bidders that Owner believes to have a reasonable chance of receiving
the award may be retained by Owner until the earlier of seven days after the Effective Date of
the Contract or [61] days after the Bid opening, whereupon Bid security furnished by such
Bidders will be released.
8.04 Bid security of other Bidders that Owner believes do not have a reasonable chance of receiving
the award will be released within seven days after the Bid opening.
ARTICLE 9 — CONTRACT TIMES
9.01 The number of days within which, or the dates by which, Milestones, if any, are to be achieved
and the Work is to be substantially completed and completed and ready for final payment are
set forth in the Agreement .
ARTICLE 10 — LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
10.01 Provisions for liquidated damages, if any, for failure to timely attain a Milestone, Substantial
Completion, or completion of the Work in readiness for final payment, are set forth in the
Agreement.
ARTICLE 11— SUBSTITUTE AND "OR -EQUAL" ITEMS
11.01 The Contract for the Work, as awarded, will be on the basis of materials and equipment
specified or described in the Bidding Documents, and those "or -equal" or substitute materials
and equipment subsequently approved by Engineer prior to the submittal of Bids and identified
by Addendum. No item of material or equipment will be considered by Engineer as an "or -
equal" or substitute unless written request for approval has been submitted by Bidder and has
been received by Engineer at least 10 days prior to the date for receipt of Bids. Each such
request shall comply with the requirements of Paragraphs 7.04 and 7.05 of the General
Conditions. The burden of proof of the merit of the proposed item is upon Bidder. Engineer's
decision of approval or disapproval of a proposed item will be final. If Engineer approves any
such proposed item, such approval will be set forth in an Addendum issued to all prospective
Bidders. Bidders shall not rely upon approvals made in any other manner.
11.02 All prices that Bidder sets forth in its Bid shall be based on the presumption that the Contractor
will furnish the materials and equipment specified or described in the Bidding Documents, as
supplemented by Addenda. Any assumptions regarding the possibility of post -Bid approvals of
"or -equal" or substitution requests are made at Bidder's sole risk.
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ARTICLE 12 — SUBCONTRACTORS, SUPPLIERS, AND OTHERS
12.01 A Bidder shall be prepared to retain specific Subcontractors, Suppliers, or other individuals or
entities for the performance of the Work if required by the Bidding Documents (most commonly
in the Specifications) to do so. If a prospective Bidder objects to retaining any such
Subcontractor, Supplier, or other individual or entity, and the concern is not relieved by an
Addendum, then the prospective Bidder should refrain from submitting a Bid.
12.02 Subsequent to the submittal of the Bid, Owner may not require the Successful Bidder or
Contractor to retain any Subcontractor, Supplier, or other individual or entity against which
Contractor has reasonable objection.
12.03 Each Bidder shall submit with its Bid, a completed List of Subcontractors.
If requested by Owner, such list shall be accompanied by an experience statement with
pertinent information regarding similar projects and other evidence of qualification for each
such Subcontractor, Supplier, or other individual or entity. If Owner or Engineer, after due
investigation, has reasonable objection to any proposed Subcontractor, Supplier, individual, or
entity, Owner may, before the Notice of Award is given, request apparent Successful Bidder to
submit an acceptable substitute, without an increase in Bid price.
12.04 If apparent Successful Bidder declines to make any such substitution, Owner may award the
Contract to the next lowest Bidder that proposes to use acceptable Subcontractors, Suppliers, or
other individuals or entities. Declining to make requested substitutions will not constitute
grounds for forfeiture of the Bid security of any Bidder. Any Subcontractor, Supplier, individual,
or entity so listed and against which Owner or Engineer makes no written objection prior to the
giving of the Notice of Award will be deemed acceptable to Owner and Engineer subject to
subsequent revocation of such acceptance as provided in Paragraph 7.06 of the General
Conditions.
12.05 Contractor shall be permitted to sublet a portion of the Contract, but shall perform with its own
forces, work amounting to not less than 50% of the total original Contract amount. Any work
that is sublet to a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) shall not be deducted from the total original
Contract amount before computing the amount of work required to be performed by Contractor
with its own forces.
ARTICLE 13 — PREPARATION OF BID
13.01 The Bid Form is included with the Bidding Documents.
A. All blanks on the Bid Form shall be completed in ink and the Bid Form signed in ink.
Erasures or alterations shall be initialed in ink by the person signing the Bid Form. A Bid
price shall be indicated for each section, Bid item, alternate, adjustment unit price item,
and unit price item listed therein.
B. If the Bid Form expressly indicates that submitting pricing on a specific alternate item is
optional, and Bidder elects to not furnish pricing for such optional alternate item, then
Bidder may enter the words "No Bid" or "Not Applicable."
13.02 A Bid by a corporation shall be executed in the corporate name by a corporate officer (whose
title must appear under the signature), accompanied by evidence of authority to sign. The
address for receiving notices and state of incorporation shall be shown.
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13.03 A Bid by a partnership shall be executed in the partnership name and signed by a partner
(whose title must appear under the signature), accompanied by evidence of authority to sign.
The address for receiving notices of the partnership shall be shown.
13.04 A Bid by a limited liability company shall be executed in the name of the firm by a member or
other authorized person and accompanied by evidence of authority to sign. The state of
formation of the firm and the address for receiving notices of the firm shall be shown.
13.05 A Bid by an individual shall show the Bidder's name and address for receiving notices.
13.06 A Bid by a joint venture shall be executed by an authorized representative of each joint venturer
in the manner indicated on the Bid Form. The address for receiving notices of the joint venture
shall be shown.
13.07 All names shall be printed in ink below the signatures.
13.08 The Bid shall contain an acknowledgment of receipt of all Addenda, the numbers of which shall
be filled in on the Bid Form.
13.09 Postal and e-mail addresses and telephone number for communications regarding the Bid shall
be shown.
13.10 The Bid shall contain evidence of Bidder's authority and qualification to do business in the state
where the Project is located and attach such covenant to the Bid. Bidder's state contractor
license number, if any, shall also be shown on the Bid Form.
13.11 In addition, Bidder shall submit electronic Bid data with its completed Bid. The electronic Bid
data does not replace the written Bid required for the Bid to be considered responsive. The
electronic Bid data will be verified against Bidder's written Bid. Contractor's written Bid
supersedes the electronic Bid data. Bid Form is available, in Microsoft Excel format at the
address listed below. Bidder shall enter unit price Bid amounts for each Bid item. The
completed file shall be saved either to a CD or flash drive as a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. The
file name shall include Bidder's name.
http://charlottenc.gov/Water/Pages/Opportunities.aspx
13.12 If digital copies of the Bid Form are provided by Owner or Engineer, Bidder shall assume full
responsibility for the accuracy of the digital file including any and all formulas that are used to
automatically calculate bid totals.
ARTICLE 14 — BASIS OF BID
Notes to User: Article 14 presents several different base options for basis of the Bid. Available options
include Lump Sum, Bid Alternates, Sectional Bids, and Unit Price Bids. Language on allowances is also
included. The basis of the Bid language should be carefully developed and coordinated with the Bid
Form.
14.01 Unit Price
A. Bidders shall submit a Bid on a unit price basis for each item of Work listed in the unit price
section of the Bid Form.
B. The "Bid Price" (sometimes referred to as the extended price) for each unit price Bid item
will be the product of the "Estimated Quantity" (which Owner or its representative has set
forth in the Bid Form) for the item and the corresponding "Bid Unit Price" offered by the
Bidder. The total of all unit price Bid items will be the sum of these "Bid Prices"; such total
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will be used by Owner for Bid comparison purposes. The final quantities and Contract Price
will be determined in accordance with Paragraph 13.03 of the General Conditions.
C. Discrepancies between the multiplication of units of Work and unit prices will be resolved
in favor of the unit prices. Discrepancies between the indicated sum of any column of
figures and the correct sum thereof will be resolved in favor of the correct sum.
14.02 Allowances
A. For cash allowances the Bid price shall include such amounts as the Bidder deems proper
for Contractor's overhead, costs, profit, and other expenses on account of cash allowances,
if any, named in the Contract Documents, in accordance with Paragraph 13.02.13 of the
General Conditions.
ARTICLE 15 — SUBMITTAL OF BID
15.01 With each copy of the Bidding Documents, a Bidder is furnished one separate unbound copy of
the Bid Form, and, if required, the Bid Bond Form. The unbound copy of the Bid Form is to be
completed and submitted with the Bid security and the other documents required to be
submitted under the terms of Article 7 of the Bid Form.
15.02 A Bid shall be received no later than the date and time prescribed and at the place indicated in
the advertisement or invitation to bid.
15.03 A Bid shall be submitted in a sealed envelope or box with the following information clearly
notated on the face of it:
BID ENCLOSED
Project Name
Name of Bidder
Address of Bidder
NC General Contractor's License Number
15.04 Bid security shall be enclosed in a separate envelope and attached to the outside of the sealed
Bid package.
15.05 Bids may be mailed to Owner. If a Bid is sent by mail or other package delivery system, the
sealed envelope containing the Bid shall be enclosed in a separate package plainly marked on
the outside with the notation listed in Paragraph 15.03 above. Mailed Bids shall be addressed to:
Charlotte Water
Procurement Department, 2nd Floor
ATTN: Contracts Manager
5100 Brookshire Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28216
15.06 Bids may be placed in the designated locked Procurement box in the 2nd floor lobby at the
mailing address identified in Paragraph 15.05 above prior to the date and time prescribed in the
advertisement or invitation to bid.
15.07 Bids received after the date and time prescribed for the opening of bids, or not submitted at the
correct location or in the designated manner, will not be accepted and will be returned to the
Bidder unopened. Each bidder is solely responsible for the timely delivery of their Bid. Bidders
accept all risks of late delivery regardless of fault. Any Bid received after the date and time
specified, regardless of the mode of delivery, shall not be considered.
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15.08 No responsibility will be attached to Owner for prematurely opening a Bid not properly
addressed or identified.
15.09 More than one Bid received for the same work from an individual, firm or partnership, a
Corporation or Association under the same or different names will not be considered.
Reasonable grounds for believing that any Bidder is interested in more than one Bid for the
same work will cause the rejection of all such Bids in which Bidder is interested. If there are
reasonable grounds for believing that collusion exists among Bidders, the Bids of participants in
such collusion will not be considered.
ARTICLE 16 — MODIFICATION AND WITHDRAWAL OF BID
16.01 A Bid may be withdrawn by an appropriate document duly executed in the same manner that a
Bid must be executed and delivered to the place where Bids are to be submitted prior to the
date and time for the opening of Bids. Upon receipt of such notice, the unopened Bid will be
returned to the Bidder.
16.02 If a Bidder wishes to modify its Bid prior to Bid opening, Bidder must withdraw its initial Bid in
the manner specified in Paragraph 16.01 and submit a new Bid prior to the date and time for the
opening of Bids.
16.03 In accordance with NCGS 143-129.1, if within 72 hours after Bids are opened any Bidder files a
duly signed written notice with Owner and promptly thereafter demonstrates to the reasonable
satisfaction of Owner that there was a material and substantial mistake in the preparation of its
Bid, that Bidder may withdraw its Bid, and the Bid security will be returned. Thereafter, if the
Work is rebid, that Bidder will be disqualified from further bidding on the Work. It shall be the
sole responsibility of Bidder to demonstrate to Owner's satisfaction that the criteria for
withdrawal of its Bid meet the requirements established in NCGS 143-129.1.
ARTICLE 17 —OPENING OF BIDS
17.01 Bids will be opened at the time and place indicated in the advertisement or invitation to bid and,
unless obviously non-responsive, read aloud publicly. An abstract of the amounts of the base
Bids and major alternates, if any, will be made available to Bidders after the opening of Bids.
A. For the purpose of establishing the time of Bid opening, the time shown on
http://time.gov/ shall be the official time.
ARTICLE 18 — BIDS TO REMAIN SUBJECT TO ACCEPTANCE
18.01 All Bids will remain subject to acceptance for the period of time stated in the Bid Form, but
Owner may, in its sole discretion, release any Bid and return the Bid security prior to the end of
this period.
18.02 Extensions of time when Bids shall remain open beyond the period stated in the Bid Form may
be made only by mutual agreement between Owner and Bidder.
ARTICLE 19 — EVALUATION OF BIDS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT
19.01 Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, including without limitation, nonconforming,
nonresponsive, unbalanced, or conditional Bids. Owner will reject the Bid of any Bidder that
Owner finds, after reasonable inquiry and evaluation, to not be responsible. If Bidder purports
to add terms or conditions to its Bid, takes exception to any provision of the Bidding Documents,
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or attempts to alter the contents of the Contract Documents for purposes of the Bid, then the
Owner will reject the Bid as nonresponsive; provided that Owner also reserves the right to waive
all minor informalities not involving price, time, or changes in the Work.
A. A Bid price may be considered materially unbalanced when it does not reflect reasonable
actual costs that Bidder anticipates for the performance of the item in question along with
a reasonable proportionate share of Bidder's anticipated profit, overhead costs, and other
indirect costs.
B. For the purpose of determining a reasonable Bid price, it shall be the average of the
Engineer's estimate and the individual balanced Bid prices received from the other Bidders
for the item in question.
19.02 If Owner awards the contract for the Work, such award shall be to the responsible Bidder
submitting the lowest responsive Bid.
19.03 Evaluation of Bids
A. In evaluating Bids, Owner will consider whether or not the Bids comply with the prescribed
requirements, and such alternates, unit prices, and other data, as may be requested in the
Bid Form or prior to the Notice of Award.
B. For the determination of the apparent low Bidder when unit price bids are submitted, Bids
will be compared on the basis of the total of the products of the estimated quantity of each
item and unit price Bid for that item, together with any lump sum items.
19.04 In evaluating whether a Bidder is responsible, Owner will consider the qualifications of the
Bidder and may consider the qualifications and experience of Subcontractors and Suppliers
proposed for those portions of the Work for which the identity of Subcontractors and Suppliers
must be submitted as provided in the Bidding Documents.
19.05 Owner may conduct such investigations as Owner deems necessary to establish the
responsibility, qualifications, and financial ability of Bidders and any proposed Subcontractors or
Suppliers.
ARTICLE 20 — BONDS AND INSURANCE
20.01 Article 6 of the General Conditions, as may be modified by the Supplementary Conditions, sets
forth Owner's requirements as to performance and payment bonds and insurance. When the
Successful Bidder delivers the Agreement (executed by Successful Bidder) to Owner, it shall be
accompanied by required bonds and insurance documentation.
ARTICLE 21— SIGNING OF AGREEMENT
21.01 When Owner issues a Notice of Award to the Successful Bidder, it shall be accompanied by the
unexecuted counterparts of the Agreement along with the other Contract Documents as
identified in the Agreement. Within 10 days thereafter, Successful Bidder shall execute and
deliver the required number of counterparts of the Agreement (and any bonds and insurance
documentation required to be delivered by the Contract Documents) to Owner. Within ten days
thereafter, Owner shall deliver one fully executed counterpart of the Agreement to Successful
Bidder, together with printed and electronic copies of the Contract Documents as stated in
Paragraph 2.02 of the General Conditions.
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ARTICLE 22 — SALES AND USE TAXES
22.01 Owner is exempt from sales and use taxes imposed by the State of North Carolina and its
counties on materials and equipment to be incorporated in the Work. Said taxes shall not be
included in the Bid. Refer to Paragraph 7.09 of the General Conditions for additional
information.
ARTICLE 23 — CONTRACTS TO BE ASSIGNED
Notes to User: Two different versions of Paragraph 23.01 are included below for whether or not the
Contract will include assignment of Owner -procured materials to Contractor. Select the first option if
the Contract will not include any procurement contracts. Select, and edit, the second option if the
Contract will.
23.01 The provisions of this Article are not applicable to this Contract.
ARTICLE 24 — REQUIRED DISCLOSURE
24.01 With its Bid submission, Bidder shall disclose all material facts pertaining to any felony
conviction or any pending felony charges in the last three (3) years in this state or any other
state of the United States against (i) Bidder, (ii) any business entity related to or affiliated with
Bidder, or (iii) any present or former executive employee, officer, director, stockholder, partner
or owner of Bidder or of any such related or affiliated entity. This disclosure shall not apply to
any person or entity which is only a stockholder, which person or entity owns twenty percent
(20%) or less of the outstanding shares of a Bidder whose stock is publicly owned and traded.
24.02 At its sole discretion Owner may reject any Bidder Owner finds to lack, or whose present or
former executive employees, officers, directors, stockholders, partners or owners are found by
Owner to lack honesty, integrity, or moral responsibility. The discretion of Owner may be
exercised based on the disclosure required herein. By submitting a Bid, Bidder recognizes and
accepts that Owner may reject the Bid based upon the exercise of its sole discretion and Bidder
waives any claim it might have for damages or other relief resulting from the rejection of its Bid
based on these grounds.
ARTICLE 25 — CHARLOTTE BUSINESS INCLUSION
25.01 Owner provides equal opportunity and encourages small business participation in contracts. A
Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Established Goal has been established for this Project. Bidder's
attention is directed to the Charlotte Business INClusion Program Section of the Contract
Documents.
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BID FORM
STEVENS CREEK TRUNK SEWER PHASE I
STEVENS CREEK STREAM RESTORATION PROJECT
Charlotte Water Job No. 7030700047-17-503
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Bid Form Cover Page and Table of Contents
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
ARTICLE 1—
Bid Recipient.............................................................................................................................1
ARTICLE 2
— Bidder's Acknowledgements.....................................................................................................1
ARTICLE 3
— Bidder's Representations..........................................................................................................1
ARTICLE 4
— Bidder's Certification................................................................................................................. 2
ARTICLE5
— Basis of Bid................................................................................................................................ 3
ARTICLE 6
—Time of Completion................................................................................................................... 6
ARTICLE 7
— Attachments to this Bid............................................................................................................. 6
ARTICLE8
— Defined Terms...........................................................................................................................6
ARTICLE 9
— Bid Certification......................................................................................................................... 7
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ARTICLE 1— BID RECIPIENT
1.01 This Bid is submitted to:
Charlotte Water
1.02 The undersigned Bidder proposes and agrees, if this Bid is accepted, to enter into a Contract
with Owner in the form included in the Bidding Documents to perform all Work as specified or
indicated in the Bidding Documents for the prices and within the times indicated in this Bid and
in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Bidding Documents.
ARTICLE 2 — BIDDER'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
2.01 Bidder accepts all of the terms and conditions of the Instructions to Bidders, including without
limitation those dealing with the disposition of Bid security. This Bid will remain subject to
acceptance for [60] days after the Bid opening, or for such longer period of time that Bidder may
agree to in writing upon request of Owner.
ARTICLE 3 — BIDDER'S REPRESENTATIONS
3.01 In submitting this Bid, Bidder represents that:
A. Bidder has examined and carefully studied the Bidding Documents, and any data and
reference items identified in the Bidding Documents, and hereby acknowledges receipt of
the following Addenda:
Addendum No. Addendum, Date
B. Bidder has visited the Site, conducted a thorough, alert visual examination of the Site and
adjacent areas, and become familiar with and satisfied itself as to the general, local, and
Site conditions that may affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work.
C. Bidder is familiar with and has satisfied itself as to all Laws and Regulations that may affect
cost, progress, and performance of the Work.
D. Bidder has carefully studied all: (1) reports of explorations and tests of subsurface
conditions at or adjacent to the Site and all drawings of physical conditions relating to
existing surface or subsurface structures at the Site that have been identified in the
Supplementary Conditions, especially with respect to Technical Data in such reports and
drawings, and (2) reports and drawings relating to Hazardous Environmental Conditions, if
any, at or adjacent to the Site that have been identified in the Supplementary Conditions,
especially with respect to Technical Data in such reports and drawings.
E. Bidder has considered the information known to Bidder itself; information commonly
known to contractors doing business in the locality of the Site; information and
observations obtained from visits to the Site; the Bidding Documents; and any Site -related
reports and drawings identified in the Bidding Documents, with respect to the effect of
such information, observations, and documents on (1) the cost, progress, and performance
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of the Work; (2) the means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of
construction to be employed by Bidder; and (3) Bidder's safety precautions and programs.
F. Bidder agrees, based on the information and observations referred to in the preceding
paragraph, that no further examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, studies, or data
are necessary for the determination of this Bid for performance of the Work at the price bid
and within the times required, and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of
the Bidding Documents.
G. Bidder is aware of the general nature of work to be performed by Owner and others at the
Site that relates to the Work as indicated in the Bidding Documents.
H. Bidder has given Engineer written notice of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities, or
discrepancies that Bidder has discovered in the Bidding Documents, and confirms that the
written resolution thereof by Engineer is acceptable to Bidder.
The Bidding Documents are generally sufficient to indicate and convey understanding of all
terms and conditions for the performance and furnishing of the Work.
J. The submission of this Bid constitutes an incontrovertible representation by Bidder that
Bidder has complied with every requirement of this Article, and that without exception the
Bid and all prices in the Bid are premised upon performing and furnishing the Work
required by the Bidding Documents.
ARTICLE 4 — BIDDER'S CERTIFICATION
4.01 Bidder certifies that:
A. This Bid is genuine and not made in the interest of or on behalf of any undisclosed
individual or entity and is not submitted in conformity with any collusive agreement or
rules of any group, association, organization, or corporation;
B. Bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other Bidder to submit a false
or sham Bid,-
C.
id;
C. Bidder has not solicited or induced any individual or entity to refrain from bidding; and
D. Bidder has not engaged in corrupt, fraudulent, collusive, or coercive practices in competing
for the Contract. For the purposes of this Paragraph 4.01.D:
1. "corrupt practice" means the offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of any thing of
value likely to influence the action of a public official in the bidding process;
2. "fraudulent practice" means an intentional misrepresentation of facts made (a) to
influence the bidding process to the detriment of Owner, (b) to establish bid prices at
artificial non-competitive levels, or (c) to deprive Owner of the benefits of free and
open competition;
3. "collusive practice" means a scheme or arrangement between two or more Bidders,
with or without the knowledge of Owner, a purpose of which is to establish bid prices
at artificial, non-competitive levels; and
4. "coercive practice" means harming or threatening to harm, directly or indirectly,
persons or their property to influence their participation in the bidding process or
affect the a execution of the Contract.
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ARTICLE 5 — BASIS OF BID
5.01 Bidder will complete the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents for the following
price(s):
Item
No.
Description
Unit
Estimated
Quantity
Bid Unit
Price
Bid Price
1
[INSERT DESCRIPTION]
[UNITS]
[XX]
$[INSERT TOTAL SUM FOR CASH ALLOWANCES]
2
[INSERT DESCRIPTION]
[UNITS]
[XX]
3
[INSERT DESCRIPTION]
[UNITS]
[XX]
Total of All Unit Price Bid Items
$
Bidder acknowledges that (1) each Bid Unit Price includes an amount considered by Bidder to be
adequate to cover Contractor's overhead and profit for each separately identified item, and (2)
estimated quantities are not guaranteed, and are solely for the purpose of comparison of Bids,
and final payment for all unit price Bid items will be based on actual quantities, determined as
provided in the Contract Documents.
[FOR INCLUSION OF CASH ALLOWANCES]
Cash Allowance 1
[DESCRIPTION]
$[XXX,XXX.XX]
Cash Allowance 2
[DESCRIPTION]
$[XXX,XXX.XX]
Cash Allowance 3
[DESCRIPTION]
$[XXX,XXX.XX]
Lump Sum for
Cash Allowances
$[INSERT TOTAL SUM FOR CASH ALLOWANCES]
All specified cash allowances are included in the price(s) set forth above, and have been
computed in accordance with Paragraph 13.02 of the General Conditions.
Total Bid Price without contingency =
Lump Sum Bid + Bid Alternates + Procurement Contracts +
Unit Price Bids + Lump Sum for Cash Allowances
Notes to User: If contingency allowance is to be used, identify the percentage of the total Bid
price that is to be included in the Bid. Please note that paragraph below includes the same
percentage and will need to be updated also.
Contingency Allowance, [X]% of Total Bid Price $
Contingency allowance shall be used only upon written approval of Owner for additional work not
included in the Contract Documents. The amount paid will be negotiated as lump sum or unit price per
each item of additional work. Any unused portion of the allowance remaining at the completion of the
Contract shall revert to Owner as a credit. Owner reserves the right to delete the allowance from the
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Contract prior to award. Should an amount other than (X]% of the total Bid price be entered in the space
provided, Owner reserves the right to change this amount to the correct figure.
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- ATTACH CD OR FLASH DRIVE OF EXCEL BID FORM TO THIS PAGE -
Reference Instructions to Bidders Paragraph 13.11 for requirement to submit electronic Bid data.
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ARTICLE 6 —TIME OF COMPLETION
6.01 Bidder agrees that the Work will be substantially complete and will be completed and ready for
final payment in accordance with Paragraph 15.06 of the General Conditions on or before the
dates or within the number of calendar days indicated in the Agreement.
6.02 Bidder agrees that portions of the Work incorporated into intermediate Milestones will be
completed by the associated Milestone dates included in the Agreement.
6.03 Bidder accepts the provisions of the Agreement as to liquidated damages.
ARTICLE 7 —ATTACHMENTS TO THIS BID
7.01 The following documents are submitted with and made a condition of this Bid:
A. Required Bid security
B. List of Subcontractors
C. Commercial Non -Discrimination Certification
D. Contractor Safety Assessment
E. Debarred Firms
F. E -Verify Certification Form
G. Non -Collusive Affidavit
H. Sensitive Project Information Distribution List
I. Bidder Qualification Statement
J. Corporate Authority to Execute Bid and Agreement
K. Charlotte Business Inclusion Form 1 or 3
ARTICLE 8 — DEFINED TERMS
8.01 The terms used in this Bid with initial capital letters have the meanings stated in the Instructions
to Bidders, the General Conditions, and the Supplementary Conditions.
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ARTICLE 9 — BID CERTIFICATION
BIDDER: [Indicate correct legal name of bidding entity as registered with the City of Charlotte]
By:
[Signature]
[Printed name]
Title:
(If Bidder is a corporation, a limited liability company, a partnership, or a joint venture, attach
evidence of authority to sign.)
Attest:
[Signature]
[Printed name]
Title:
Submittal Date:
Address for giving notices:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
Contact Name:
E -Mail Address:
North Carolina
General Contractor's License No.:
Classification:
City of Charlotte Vendor Number
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Limits:

Subscribed and sworn before me this day of , 20
Signature
My commission expires
If Bid is submitted as a Joint Venture or Partnership, a second Bid Certification must be filled out for
the second member of the Joint Venture or Partnership.
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You are notified that Owner has accepted your Bid dated
Contract, and that you are the Successful Bidder and are awarded a Contract for:
Stevens Creek Trunk Sewer Phase I and Stevens Creek Stream Restoration
The Contract Price of the awarded Contract is: $
for the above
[ ] unexecuted counterparts of the Agreement accompany this Notice of Award, and one copy of the
Contract Documents accompanies this Notice of Award, or has been transmitted or made available to
Bidder electronically.
You must comply with the following conditions precedent within 10 days of the date of this Notice of Award:
1. Deliver. to Owner counterparts of the Agreement, fully executed by Bidder.
2. Deliver with the executed Agreement the Contract security [e.g., performance and payment bonds]
and insurance documentation as specified in the Instructions to Bidders and General Conditions,
Articles 2 and 6.
3. Other conditions precedent (if any):
Failure to comply with these conditions within the time specified will entitle Owner to consider you in default,
annul this Notice of Award, and declare your Bid security forfeited.
Within ten days after you comply with the above conditions, Owner will return to you one fully executed
counterpart of the Agreement, together with any additional copies of the Contract Documents as indicated in
Paragraph 2.02 of the General Conditions.
Owner:
Authorized Signature
By:
Title:
Copy: CLTWater Project Manager
CLTWater Procurement
Engineer
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NOTICE OF AWARD
Date of Issuance:
Owner: Charlotte
Owner's Contract No.:
Water
7030700047-17-503
Engineer:
GHD, Inc and Stantec Project: Stevens Creek
Trunk Sewer Phase I and
Stevens Creek Stream
Restoration
Bidder:
Bidder's Address:
Sent Via:
Email [OR] USPS [OR] FedEx [OR] UPS
TO BIDDER:
You are notified that Owner has accepted your Bid dated
Contract, and that you are the Successful Bidder and are awarded a Contract for:
Stevens Creek Trunk Sewer Phase I and Stevens Creek Stream Restoration
The Contract Price of the awarded Contract is: $
for the above
[ ] unexecuted counterparts of the Agreement accompany this Notice of Award, and one copy of the
Contract Documents accompanies this Notice of Award, or has been transmitted or made available to
Bidder electronically.
You must comply with the following conditions precedent within 10 days of the date of this Notice of Award:
1. Deliver. to Owner counterparts of the Agreement, fully executed by Bidder.
2. Deliver with the executed Agreement the Contract security [e.g., performance and payment bonds]
and insurance documentation as specified in the Instructions to Bidders and General Conditions,
Articles 2 and 6.
3. Other conditions precedent (if any):
Failure to comply with these conditions within the time specified will entitle Owner to consider you in default,
annul this Notice of Award, and declare your Bid security forfeited.
Within ten days after you comply with the above conditions, Owner will return to you one fully executed
counterpart of the Agreement, together with any additional copies of the Contract Documents as indicated in
Paragraph 2.02 of the General Conditions.
Owner:
Authorized Signature
By:
Title:
Copy: CLTWater Project Manager
CLTWater Procurement
Engineer
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THIS AGREEMENT is dated as of the
AGREEMENT
day of , 20_ by and between
The City of Charlotte, a municipal Corporation organized and existing
Under the laws of the State of North Carolina ("Owner") and
("Contractor")
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Owner and Contractor have caused this Agreement to be duly executed by
authorized officials.
This Agreement will be effective on
Owner and Contractor hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1— SCOPE OF WORK
(which is the Effective Date of the Contract).
1.01 Contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials, tools, equipment and services, and
perform and complete all Work as specified or indicated in the Contract Documents. The Work is
generally described as follows:
ARTICLE 2—THE PROJECT
2.01 The Project, of which the Work under the Contract Documents is a part, is generally described as
follows: _Construction of 8", 12", 18", and 24" diameter sanitary trunk sewer totaling 11, 000
LF along Stevens Creek. Stream restoration construction...
ARTICLE 3 — ENGINEER
3.01 The part of the Project that pertains to the Work has been designed by GHD and Stantec
3.02 The Owner has retained GHD ("Engineer") to act as Owner's representative, assume all
duties and responsibilities, and have the rights and authority assigned to Engineer in the
Contract Documents in connection with the completion of the Work in accordance with the
Contract Documents.
ARTICLE 4 — CONTRACT TIMES
4.01 Time of the Essence
A. All time limits for Milestones, if any, Substantial Completion, and completion and readiness
for final payment as stated in the Contract Documents are of the essence of the Contract.
4.02 Contract Times: 360 Days
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A. The Work will be substantially completed within 300 days after the date when the Contract
Times commence to run as provided in Paragraph 4.01 of the General Conditions, and
completed and ready for final payment in accordance with Paragraph 15.06 of the General
Conditions within 360 days after the date when the Contract Times commence to run.
4.03 Liquidated Damages
A. Contractor and Owner recognize that time is of the essence as stated in Paragraph 4.01
above and that Owner will suffer financial and other losses if the Work is not completed
and Milestones not achieved within the times specified in Paragraph 4.02 above, plus any
extensions thereof allowed in accordance with the Contract. The parties also recognize the
delays, expense, and difficulties involved in proving in a legal or arbitration proceeding, the
actual loss suffered by Owner if the Work is not completed on time. Accordingly, instead of
requiring any such proof, Owner and Contractor agree that as liquidated damages for delay
(but not as a penalty):
1. Substantial Completion: Contractor shall pay Owner $1,000 for each day that expires
after the time (as duly adjusted pursuant to the Contract) specified in Paragraph
4.02.A above for Substantial Completion until the Work is substantially complete.
2. Completion of Remaining Work: After Substantial Completion, if Contractor shall
neglect, refuse, or fail to complete the remaining Work within the Contract Times (as
duly adjusted pursuant to the Contract) for completion and readiness for final
payment, Contractor shall pay Owner $500 for each day that expires after such time
until the Work is completed and ready for final payment.
3. Liquidated damages for failing to timely attain Substantial Completion and final
completion are not additive and will not be imposed concurrently.
ARTICLE 5 — CONTRACT PRICE
5.01 Owner shall pay Contractor for completion of the Work in accordance with the Contract
Documents the amounts that follow, subject to adjustment under the Contract:
A. For all Unit Price Work, an amount equal to the sum of the extended prices (established for
each separately identified item of Unit Price Work by multiplying the unit price times the
actual quantity of that item).
Unit Price Work
Item
No.
Description
Unit
Estimated
Quantity
Unit
Price
Extended
Price
Total of all Extended Prices for Unit Price Work (subject to final adjustment
based on actual quantities)
$
The extended prices for Unit Price Work set forth as of the Effective Date of the Contract
are based on estimated quantities. As provided in Paragraph 13.03 of the General
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Conditions, estimated quantities are not guaranteed, and determinations of actual
quantities and classifications are to be made by Engineer.
B. Contingency Allowance $
C. Total of Lump Sum Amount and Unit Price Work (subject to final Unit Price adjustment)
including contingency allowance $
D. For all Work, at the prices stated in Contractor's Bid with any necessary corrections for
mathematical errors noted herein, attached hereto as an exhibit.
ARTICLE 6 — PAYMENT PROCEDURES
6.01 Submittal and Processing of Payments
A. Contractor shall submit Applications for Payment in accordance with Article 15 of the
General Conditions. Applications for Payment will be processed by Engineer as provided in
the General Conditions.
6.02 Progress Payments; Retainage
A. Owner shall make progress payments on account of the Contract Price on the basis of
Contractor's Applications for Payment each month during performance of the Work as
provided in Paragraph 6.02.A.1 below, provided that such Applications for Payment have
been submitted in a timely manner and otherwise meet the requirements of the Contract.
All such payments will be measured by the Schedule of Values established as provided in
the General Conditions (and in the case of Unit Price Work based on the number of units
completed) or, in the event there is no Schedule of Values, as provided elsewhere in the
Contract.
1. Prior to Substantial Completion, progress payments will be made in an amount equal
to the percentage indicated below but, in each case, less the aggregate of payments
previously made and less such amounts as Owner may withhold, including but not
limited to liquidated damages, in accordance with the Contract
a. 5 percent of Work completed (with the balance being retainage). If the Work has
been 50 percent completed as determined by Engineer, and if the character and
progress of the Work have been satisfactory to Owner and Engineer, then as long
as the character and progress of the Work remain satisfactory to Owner and
Engineer, there will be no additional retainage; and
b. 5 percent of cost of materials and equipment not incorporated in the Work (with
the balance being retainage).
B. Upon Substantial Completion, Owner shall pay an amount sufficient to increase total
payments to Contractor to 100 percent of the Work completed, less such amounts set off
by Owner pursuant to Paragraph 15.01.E of the General Conditions, and less 250 percent of
Engineer's estimate of the value of Work to be completed or corrected as shown on the
punch list of items to be completed or corrected prior to final payment.
6.03 Final Payment
A. Upon final completion and acceptance of the Work in accordance with Paragraph 15.06 of
the General Conditions, Owner shall pay the remainder of the Contract Price as
recommended by Engineer as provided in said Paragraph 15.06.
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ARTICLE 7 — INTEREST
7.01 All amounts not paid when due shall bear interest at the rate established by State of North
Carolina Laws and Regulations.
ARTICLE 8 — CONTRACTOR'S REPRESENTATIONS
8.01 In order to induce Owner to enter into this Contract, Contractor makes the following
representations:
A. Contractor has examined and carefully studied the Contract Documents, and any data and
reference items identified in the Contract Documents.
B. Contractor has visited the Site, conducted a thorough, alert visual examination of the Site
and adjacent areas, and become familiar with and is satisfied as to the general, local, and
Site conditions that may affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work.
C. Contractor is familiar with and is satisfied as to all Laws and Regulations that may affect
cost, progress, and performance of the Work.
D. Contractor has carefully studied all: (1) reports of explorations and tests of subsurface
conditions at or adjacent to the Site and all drawings of physical conditions relating to
existing surface or subsurface structures at the Site that have been identified in the
Supplementary Conditions, especially with respect to Technical Data in such reports and
drawings, and (2) reports and drawings relating to Hazardous Environmental Conditions, if
any, at or adjacent to the Site that have been identified in the Supplementary Conditions,
especially with respect to Technical Data in such reports and drawings.
E. Contractor has considered the information known to Contractor itself; information
commonly known to contractors doing business in the locality of the Site; information and
observations obtained from visits to the Site; the Contract Documents; and the Site -related
reports and drawings identified in the Contract Documents, with respect to the effect of
such information, observations, and documents on (1) the cost, progress, and performance
of the Work; (2) the means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of
construction to be employed by Contractor; and (3) Contractor's safety precautions and
programs.
F. Based on the information and observations referred to in the preceding paragraph,
Contractor agrees that no further examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, studies,
or data are necessary for the performance of the Work at the Contract Price, within the
Contract Times, and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Contract.
G. Contractor is aware of the general nature of work to be performed by Owner and others at
the Site that relates to the Work as indicated in the Contract Documents.
H. Contractor has given Engineer written notice of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities, or
discrepancies that Contractor has discovered in the Contract Documents, and the written
resolution thereof by Engineer is acceptable to Contractor.
I. The Contract Documents are generally sufficient to indicate and convey understanding of
all terms and conditions for performance and furnishing of the Work.
J. Contractor's entry into this Contract constitutes an incontrovertible representation by
Contractor that without exception all prices in the Agreement are premised upon
performing and furnishing the Work required by the Contract Documents.
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ARTICLE 9 — CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
9.01 Contents
Notes to User: The following list of documents should be carefully reviewed and edited to make sure
that all applicable Contract Documents are listed.
A. The Contract Documents consist of the following:
1. This Agreement.
2. Performance and Payment bond.
Notes to User: Other bonds may include NCDOT and railroad bonds for example.
3. Other bonds.
a.
4. General Conditions.
5. Supplementary Conditions.
6. Specifications as listed in the table of contents of the Project Manual.
Notes to User: Two different ways to incorporate Drawings are presented below. The first option is to
list the number of sheets and the general title. The second option is to attach an index sheet. Choose
the appropriate option.
7. Drawings (not attached but incorporated by reference) consisting of _ sheets with
each sheet bearing the following general title: _ [or] the Drawings listed on the
attached sheet index.
8. Addenda.
9. Geotechnical Baseline Report:
Notes to User: Delete Paragraph 9.10.A.10 below if Contractor's Bid will not be a Contract Document.
If Contractor's Bid will not be a Contract Document, also delete Paragraph 5.01.E of the Agreement.
10. Exhibits to this Agreement (enumerated as follows):
a. Contractor's Bid.
11. The following Owner's forms:
a. List of Subcontractors
b. Insurance Requirements Statement
12. The following which may be delivered or issued on or after the Effective Date of the
Contract and are not attached hereto:
a. Notice to Proceed.
b. Work Change Directives.
C. Change Orders.
d. Field Orders.
e. Affidavit Release and Waiver of Claims
f. Warranty
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B. The documents listed in Paragraph 9.01.A are attached to this Agreement (except as
expressly noted otherwise above).
C. There are no Contract Documents other than those listed above in this Article 9.
D. The Contract Documents may only be amended, modified, or supplemented as provided in
the General Conditions.
ARTICLE 10 — MISCELLANEOUS
10.01 Terms
A. Terms used in this Agreement will have the meanings stated in the General Conditions and
the Supplementary Conditions.
10.02 Assignment of Contract
A. Unless expressly agreed to elsewhere in the Contract, no assignment by a party hereto of
any rights under or interests in the Contract will be binding on another party hereto
without the written consent of the party sought to be bound; and, specifically but without
limitation, money that may become due and money that is due may not be assigned
without such consent (except to the extent that the effect of this restriction may be limited
by law), and unless specifically stated to the contrary in any written consent to an
assignment, no assignment will release or discharge the assignor from any duty or
responsibility under the Contract Documents.
10.03 Successors and Assigns
A. Owner and Contractor each binds itself, its successors, assigns, and legal representatives to
the other party hereto, its successors, assigns, and legal representatives in respect to all
covenants, agreements, and obligations contained in the Contract Documents.
10.04 Severability
A. Any provision or part of the Contract Documents held to be void or unenforceable under
any Law or Regulation shall be deemed stricken, and all remaining provisions shall continue
to be valid and binding upon Owner and Contractor, who agree that the Contract
Documents shall be reformed to replace such stricken provision or part thereof with a valid
and enforceable provision that comes as close as possible to expressing the intention of the
stricken provision.
10.05 Contractor's Certifications
A. Contractor certifies that it has not engaged in corrupt, fraudulent, collusive, or coercive
practices in competing for or in executing the Contract. For the purposes of this Paragraph
10.05:
1. "corrupt practice" means the offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of any thing of
value likely to influence the action of a public official in the bidding process or in the
Contract execution;
2. "fraudulent practice" means an intentional misrepresentation of facts made (a) to
influence the bidding process or the execution of the Contract to the detriment of
Owner, (b) to establish Bid or Contract prices at artificial non-competitive levels, or (c)
to deprive Owner of the benefits of free and open competition;
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3. "collusive practice" means a scheme or arrangement between two or more Bidders,
with or without the knowledge of Owner, a purpose of which is to establish Bid prices
at artificial, non-competitive levels; and
4. "coercive practice" means harming or threatening to harm, directly or indirectly,
persons or their property to influence their participation in the bidding process or
affect the execution of the Contract.
10.06 Other Provisions
A. Owner stipulates that if the General Conditions that are made a part of this Contract are
based on EJCDC° C-700, Standard General Conditions for the Construction Contract,
published by the Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee°, and if Owner is the
party that has furnished said General Conditions, then Owner has plainly shown all
modifications to the standard wording of such published document to the Contractor,
through a process such as highlighting or "track changes" (redline/strikeout), or in the
Supplementary Conditions.
10.07 Iran Divestment Act
A. Contractor warrants and certifies that as of the effective date of this Agreement,
Contractor is not identified on the Final Divestment List created by the North Carolina State
Treasurer pursuant to NCGS 143-6A-4. By signing this Agreement, Contractor further
agrees that it will not utilize on this Contract any Subcontractor or Supplier that is identified
on the Final Divestment List.
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OWNER:
ATTEST:
Contracts Officer, Charlotte Water
Insurance and Bonding Approval
Risk Management Division
CONTRACTOR:
Signature / Seal
BY: ATTEST:
Print Name
Title: Title:
Director, Charlotte Water
This instrument has been preaudited in the
manner required by the Local Government
Budget and Fiscal Control Act.
Finance
Signature / Seal
Print Name
(If Contractor is a corporation, a partnership, or a joint venture, attach evidence of authority to sign.)
Contractors North Carolina General Contractors License No.:
Owner's address for giving notices:
Contractor's address for giving notices:
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STANDARD GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
ARTICLE 1—
Definitions and Terminology....................................................................................... 1
1.01
Defined Terms........................................................................................................................1
1.02
Terminology...........................................................................................................................5
ARTICLE 2
— Preliminary Matters....................................................................................................
6
2.01
Delivery of Bonds and Evidence of Insurance........................................................................6
2.02
Copies of Documents.............................................................................................................
6
2.03
Before Starting Construction.................................................................................................7
2.04
Preconstruction Conference; Designation of Authorized Representatives ...........................7
2.05
Initial Acceptance of Schedules.............................................................................................7
2.06
Electronic Transmittals...........................................................................................................8
ARTICLE 3
— Documents: Intent, Requirements, Reuse..................................................................
8
3.01
Intent......................................................................................................................................
8
3.02
Reference Standards..............................................................................................................8
3.03
Reporting and Resolving Discrepancies.................................................................................9
3.04
Requirements of the Contract Documents..........................................................................10
3.05
Reuse of Documents............................................................................................................10
ARTICLE 4
— Commencement and Progress of the Work.............................................................
10
4.01
Commencement of Contract Times; Notice to Proceed......................................................10
4.02
Starting the Work.................................................................................................................11
4.03
Reference Points..................................................................................................................11
4.04
Progress Schedule................................................................................................................11
4.05
Delays in Contractor's Progress...........................................................................................11
ARTICLE 5
—Availability of Lands; Subsurface and Physical Conditions; Hazardous Environmental
Conditions.....................................................................................................................................
12
5.01
Availability of Lands.............................................................................................................12
5.02
Use of Site and Other Areas.................................................................................................12
5.03
Subsurface and Physical Conditions.....................................................................................13
5.04
Differing Subsurface or Physical Conditions........................................................................14
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5.05
Underground Facilities.........................................................................................................16
5.06
Hazardous Environmental Conditions at Site......................................................................18
ARTICLE 6 —
Bonds and Insurance.................................................................................................
20
6.01
Performance, Payment, and Other Bonds...........................................................................20
6.02
Insurance—General Provisions............................................................................................21
6.03
Contractor's Insurance.........................................................................................................22
6.04
Not Used QyVn is Liabdity insurance ..................................................................................24
6.05
Property Insurance...............................................................................................................24
6.06
Waiver of Rights...................................................................................................................26
6.07
Receipt and Application of Property Insurance Proceeds...................................................27
ARTICLE 7 —
Contractor's Responsibilities....................................................................................
27
7.01
Supervision and Superintendence.......................................................................................27
7.02
Labor; Working Hours..........................................................................................................28
7.03
Services, Materials, and Equipment.....................................................................................28
7.04
"Or Equals"...........................................................................................................................29
7.05
Substitutes...........................................................................................................................30
7.06
Concerning Subcontractors, Suppliers, and Others.............................................................31
7.07
Patent Fees and Royalties....................................................................................................33
7.08
Permits.................................................................................................................................33
7.09
Taxes....................................................................................................................................
34
7.10
Laws and Regulations...........................................................................................................35
7.11
Record Documents...............................................................................................................36
7.12
Safety and Protection...........................................................................................................36
7.13
Safety Representative..........................................................................................................37
7.14
Hazard Communication Programs.......................................................................................37
7.15
Emergencies.........................................................................................................................38
7.16
Shop Drawings, Samples, and Other Submittals..................................................................39
7.17
Contractor's General Warranty and Guarantee...................................................................41
7.18
Indemnification....................................................................................................................41
7.19
Delegation of Professional Design Services.........................................................................42
7.20
Work Site Security................................................................................................................43
7.21
Spill Prevention, Response, and Reporting at Treatment Facilities.....................................44
ARTICLE 8 —
Other Work at the Site..............................................................................................
45
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8.01
Other Work..........................................................................................................................45
8.02
Coordination........................................................................................................................46
8.03
Legal Relationships...............................................................................................................46
ARTICLE 9 —
Owner's Responsibilities...........................................................................................
47
9.01
Communications to Contractor............................................................................................47
9.02
Replacement of Engineer.....................................................................................................47
9.03
Furnish Data.........................................................................................................................47
9.04
Pay When Due......................................................................................................................48
9.05
Lands and Easements; Reports, Tests, and Drawings..........................................................48
9.06
Insurance..............................................................................................................................
48
9.07
Change Orders......................................................................................................................48
9.08
Inspections, Tests, and Approvals........................................................................................48
9.09
Limitations on Owner's Responsibilities..............................................................................48
9.10
Undisclosed Hazardous Environmental Condition...............................................................48
9.11
Evidence of Financial Arrangements....................................................................................48
9.12
Safety Programs...................................................................................................................48
9.13
Owner's Site Representative................................................................................................49
ARTICLE 10
— Engineer's Status During Construction...................................................................
50
10.01
Owner's Representative.......................................................................................................50
10.02
Visits to Site..........................................................................................................................50
10.03
Project Representative.........................................................................................................50
10.04
Rejecting Defective Work.....................................................................................................51
10.05
Shop Drawings, Change Orders and Payments....................................................................51
10.06
Determinations for Unit Price Work....................................................................................51
10.07
Decisions on Requirements of Contract Documents and Acceptability of Work ................51
10.08
Limitations on Engineer's Authority and Responsibilities....................................................51
10.09
Compliance with Safety Program.........................................................................................52
ARTICLE 11—
Amending the Contract Documents; Changes in the Work ....................................
52
11.01
Amending and Supplementing Contract Documents..........................................................52
11.02
Owner -Authorized Changes in the Work.............................................................................53
11.03
Unauthorized Changes in the Work.....................................................................................53
11.04
Change of Contract Price.....................................................................................................53
11.05
Change of Contract Times....................................................................................................54
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11.06
Change Proposals.................................................................................................................54
11.07
Execution of Change Orders.................................................................................................55
11.08
Notification to Surety...........................................................................................................55
ARTICLE12
— Claims......................................................................................................................
56
12.01
Claims...................................................................................................................................56
ARTICLE 13 — Cost of the Work; Allowances; Unit Price Work .....................................................
57
13.01
Cost of the Work..................................................................................................................57
13.02
Allowances...........................................................................................................................59
13.03
Unit Price Work....................................................................................................................60
ARTICLE 14 —Tests and Inspections; Correction, Removal or Acceptance of Defective Work....
61
14.01
Access to Work.....................................................................................................................61
14.02
Tests, Inspections, and Approvals........................................................................................61
14.03
Defective Work.....................................................................................................................62
14.04
Acceptance of Defective Work.............................................................................................62
14.05
Uncovering Work.................................................................................................................63
14.06
Owner May Stop the Work..................................................................................................
63
14.07
Owner May Correct Defective Work....................................................................................
63
ARTICLE 15 — Payments to Contractor; Set -Offs; Completion; Correction Period .......................
64
15.01
Progress Payments...............................................................................................................64
15.02
Contractor's Warranty of Title.............................................................................................
68
15.03
Substantial Completion........................................................................................................68
15.04
Partial Use or Occupancy.....................................................................................................69
15.05
Final Inspection....................................................................................................................69
15.06
Final Payment.......................................................................................................................69
15.07
Waiver of Claims..................................................................................................................71
15.08
Correction Period.................................................................................................................
71
ARTICLE 16 — Suspension of Work and Termination....................................................................
72
16.01
Owner May Suspend Work..................................................................................................72
16.02
Owner May Terminate for Cause.........................................................................................72
16.03
Owner May Terminate For Convenience.............................................................................73
16.04
Contractor May Stop Work or Terminate............................................................................
73
ARTICLE 17 — Final Resolution of Disputes...................................................................................
74
17.01
Methods and Procedures.....................................................................................................74
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ARTICLE 18
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76
18.01
Giving Notice........................................................................................................................76
18.02
Computation of Times..........................................................................................................
77
18.03
Cumulative Remedies..........................................................................................................77
18.04
Limitation of Damages.........................................................................................................77
18.05
No Waiver............................................................................................................................77
18.06
Survival of Obligations.........................................................................................................77
18.07
Controlling Law....................................................................................................................77
18.08
Headings...............................................................................................................................77
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ARTICLE 1— DEFINITIONS AND TERMINOLOGY
1.01 Defined Terms
A. Wherever used in the Bidding Requirements or Contract Documents, a term printed with
initial capital letters, including the term's singular and plural forms, will have the meaning
indicated in the definitions below. In addition to terms specifically defined, terms with
initial capital letters in the Contract Documents include references to identified articles and
paragraphs, and the titles of other documents or forms.
1. Addenda—Written or graphic instruments issued prior to the opening of Bids which
clarify, correct, or change the Bidding Requirements or the proposed Contract
Documents.
2. Agreement—The written instrument, executed by Owner and Contractor, that sets
forth the Contract Price and Contract Times, identifies the parties and the Engineer,
and designates the specific items that are Contract Documents.
3. Application for Payment—The form acceptable to Engineer which is to be used by
Contractor during the course of the Work in requesting progress or final payments and
which is to be accompanied by such supporting documentation as is required by the
Contract Documents.
4. Bid—The offer of a Bidder submitted on the prescribed form setting forth the prices
for the Work to be performed.
5. Bidder—An individual or entity that submits a Bid to Owner.
6. Bidding Documents—The Bidding Requirements, the proposed Contract Documents,
and all Addenda.
7. Bidding Requirements—The advertisement or invitation to bid, Instructions to Bidders,
Bid Bond or other Bid security, if any, the Bid Form, and the Bid with any attachments.
8. Change Order—A document which is signed by Contractor and Owner and authorizes
an addition, deletion, or revision in the Work or an adjustment in the Contract Price or
the Contract Times, or other revision to the Contract, issued on or after the Effective
Date of the Contract.
9. Change Proposal—A written request by Contractor, duly submitted in compliance with
the procedural requirements set forth herein, seeking an adjustment in Contract Price
or Contract Times, or both; contesting an initial decision by Engineer concerning the
requirements of the Contract Documents or the acceptability of Work under the
Contract Documents; challenging a set-off against payments due; or seeking other
relief with respect to the terms of the Contract.
10. Claim—(a) A demand or assertion by Owner directly to Contractor, duly submitted in
compliance with the procedural requirements set forth herein: seeking an adjustment
of Contract Price or Contract Times, or both; contesting an initial decision by Engineer
concerning the requirements of the Contract Documents or the acceptability of Work
under the Contract Documents; contesting Engineer's decision regarding a Change
Proposal; seeking resolution of a contractual issue that Engineer has declined to
address; or seeking other relief with respect to the terms of the Contract; or (b) a
demand or assertion by Contractor directly to Owner, duly submitted in compliance
with the procedural requirements set forth herein, contesting Engineer's decision
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regarding a Change Proposal; or seeking resolution of a contractual issue that Engineer
has declined to address. A demand for money or services by a third party is not a
Claim.
11. Constituent of Concern—Asbestos, petroleum, radioactive materials, polychlorinated
biphenyls (PCBs), hazardous waste, and any substance, product, waste, or other
material of any nature whatsoever that is or becomes listed, regulated, or addressed
pursuant to (a) the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and
Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. §§9601 et seq. ("CERCLA"); (b) the Hazardous Materials
Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. §§5101 et seq.; (c) the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. §§6901 et seq. ("RCRA"); (d) the Toxic Substances Control Act,
15 U.S.C. §§2601 et seq.; (e) the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. §§1251 et seq.; (f) the
Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. §§7401 et seq.; or (g) any other federal, state, or local statute,
law, rule, regulation, ordinance, resolution, code, order, or decree regulating, relating
to, or imposing liability or standards of conduct concerning, any hazardous, toxic, or
dangerous waste, substance, or material.
12. Contract—The entire and integrated written contract between the Owner and
Contractor concerning the Work.
13. Contract Documents—Those items so designated in the Agreement, and which
together comprise the Contract.
14. Contract Price—The money that Owner has agreed to pay Contractor for completion
of the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents. .
15. Contract Times—The number of days or the dates by which Contractor shall: (a)
achieve Milestones, if any; (b) achieve Substantial Completion; and (c) complete the
Work.
16. Contractor—The individual or entity with which Owner has contracted for
performance of the Work.
17. Cost of the Work—See Paragraph 13.01 for definition.
18. Drawings—The part of the Contract that graphically shows the scope, extent, and
character of the Work to be performed by Contractor.
19. Effective Date of the Contract—The date, indicated in the Agreement, on which the
Contract becomes effective.
20. Engineer—The individual or entity named as such in the Agreement.
21. Field Order—A written order issued by Engineer which requires minor changes in the
Work but does not change the Contract Price or the Contract Times.
22. Hazardous Environmental Condition—The presence at the Site of Constituents of
Concern in such quantities or circumstances that may present a danger to persons or
property exposed thereto. The presence at the Site of materials that are necessary for
the execution of the Work, or that are to be incorporated in the Work, and that are
controlled and contained pursuant to industry practices, Laws and Regulations, and
the requirements of the Contract, does not establish a Hazardous Environmental
Condition.
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23. Laws and Regulations; Laws or Regulations—Any and all applicable laws, statutes,
rules, regulations, ordinances, codes, and orders of any and all governmental bodies,
agencies, authorities, and courts having jurisdiction.
24. Liens—Charges, security interests, or encumbrances upon Contract -related funds, real
property, or personal property.
25. Milestone—A principal event in the performance of the Work that the Contract
requires Contractor to achieve by an intermediate completion date or by a time prior
to Substantial Completion of all the Work.
26. Notice of Award—The written notice by Owner to a Bidder of Owner's acceptance of
the Bid.
27. Notice to Proceed—A written notice by Owner to Contractor fixing the date on which
the Contract Times will commence to run and on which Contractor shall start to
perform the Work.
28. Owner—The individual or entity with which Contractor has contracted regarding the
Work, and which has agreed to pay Contractor for the performance of the Work,
pursuant to the terms of the Contract.
29. Progress Schedule—A schedule, prepared and maintained by Contractor, describing
the sequence and duration of the activities comprising the Contractor's plan to
accomplish the Work within the Contract Times.
30. Project—The total undertaking to be accomplished for Owner by engineers,
contractors, and others, including planning, study, design, construction, testing,
commissioning, and start-up, and of which the Work to be performed under the
Contract Documents is a part.
31. Project Manual—The written documents prepared for, or made available for,
procuring and constructing the Work, including but not limited to the Bidding
Documents or other construction procurement documents, geotechnical and existing
conditions information, the Agreement, bond forms, General Conditions,
Supplementary Conditions, and Specifications. The contents of the Project Manual
may be bound in one or more volumes.
32. Resident Project Representative—The authorized representative of Engineer assigned
to assist Engineer at the Site. As used herein, the term Resident Project Representative
or "RPR" includes any assistants or field staff of Resident Project Representative.
33. Samples—Physical examples of materials, equipment, or workmanship that are
representative of some portion of the Work and that establish the standards by which
such portion of the Work will be judged.
34. Schedule of Submittals—A schedule, prepared and maintained by Contractor, of
required submittals and the time requirements for Engineer's review of the submittals
and the performance of related construction activities.
35. Schedule of Values—A schedule, prepared and maintained by Contractor, allocating
portions of the Contract Price to various portions of the Work and used as the basis
for reviewing Contractor's Applications for Payment.
36. Shop Drawings—All drawings, diagrams, illustrations, schedules, and other data or
information that are specifically prepared or assembled by or for Contractor and
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submitted by Contractor to illustrate some portion of the Work. Shop Drawings,
whether approved or not, are not Drawings and are not Contract Documents.
37. Site—Lands or areas indicated in the Contract Documents as being furnished by
Owner upon which the Work is to be performed, including rights-of-way and
easements, and such other lands furnished by Owner which are designated for the use
of Contractor.
38. Specifications—The part of the Contract that consists of written requirements for
materials, equipment, systems, standards, and workmanship as applied to the Work,
and certain administrative requirements and procedural matters applicable to the
Work.
39. Subcontractor—An individual or entity having a direct contract with Contractor or with
any other Subcontractor for the performance of a part of the Work.
40. Substantial Completion—The time at which the Work (or a specified part thereof) has
progressed to the point where, in the opinion of Engineer, the Work (or a specified
part thereof) is sufficiently complete, in accordance with the Contract Documents, so
that the Work (or a specified part thereof) can be utilized for the purposes for which it
is intended. The terms "substantially complete" and "substantially completed" as
applied to all or part of the Work refer to Substantial Completion thereof.
41. Successful Bidder—The Bidder whose Bid the Owner accepts, and to which the Owner
makes an award of contract, subject to stated conditions.
42. Supplementary Conditions—The part of the Contract that amends or supplements
these General Conditions.
43. Supplier—A manufacturer, fabricator, supplier, distributor, materialman, or vendor
having a direct contract with Contractor or with any Subcontractor to furnish materials
or equipment to be incorporated in the Work by Contractor or a Subcontractor.
44. Technical Data—a. Those items expressly identified as Technical Data in the
Supplementary Conditions, with respect to either (1a) existing; subsurface conditions
at or adjacent to the Site, or existing physical conditions at or adjacent to the Site
including Felating to existing surface or subsurface structures at the Site (except
Underground Facilities) or (2-b) Hazardous Environmental Conditions at the Site.
b. If no such express identifications of Technical Data have been made with respect
to conditions at the Site, then Technical Data is defined, with respect to the
conditions at the Site under Paragraphs 5.03, 5.04, and 5.06 as the data contained
in boring logs, recorded measurements of subsurface water levels, assessments of
the condition of subsurface facilities, laboratory test results, and other factual,
objective information regarding conditions at the Site that are set forth in any
geotechnical, --or environmental, or other Site or facilities conditions report
prepared for the Project and made availableto Contractor naFe heFeb • defined
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Data with respect to cenditie Rs -at the Siterttnde'F PaFagFaphs 5.03, 5.04,
c. Information and data regarding the presence or location of Underground Facilities
are not intended to be categorized, identified, or defined as Technical Data, and
instead Underground Facilities are shown or indicated on the Drawings.
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45. Underground Facilities—All active or not -in-service underground lines, pipelines,
conduits, ducts, encasements, cables, wires, manholes, vaults, tanks, tunnels, or other
such facilities or systems at the Siteattaehments, and aRy eRGaseFRents Canta;RiRg
such facilities, including but not limited to those facilities or systems that produce,
transmit, distribute, or conveyop wer, electricity, light, heat, gases, steam, oil, crude
oil products, liquid petroleum products, telephone or other communications, fiber
optic transmissions, cable television, water, waste, wastewater, storm water, other
liquids or chemicals, or traffic or other control systems. An abandoned facility or
system is not an Underground Facility.
46. Unit Price Work—Work to be paid for on the basis of unit prices.
47. Work—The entire construction or the various separately identifiable parts thereof
required to be provided under the Contract Documents. Work includes and is the
result of performing or providing all labor, services, and documentation necessary to
produce such construction; furnishing, installing, and incorporating all materials and
equipment into such construction; and may include related services such as testing,
start-up, and commissioning, all as required by the Contract Documents.
48. Work Change Directive—A written directive to Contractor issued on or after the
Effective Date of the Contract, signed by Owner and recommended by Engineer,
ordering an addition, deletion, or revision in the Work.
1.02 Terminology
A. The words and terms discussed in the following paragraphs are not defined but, when used
in the Bidding Requirements or Contract Documents, have the indicated meaning.
B. Intent of Certain Terms or Adjectives:
1. The Contract Documents include the terms "as allowed," "as approved," "as ordered,"
"as directed" or terms of like effect or import to authorize an exercise of professional
judgment by Engineer. In addition, the adjectives "reasonable," "suitable,"
"acceptable," "proper," "satisfactory," or adjectives of like effect or import are used to
describe an action or determination of Engineer as to the Work. It is intended that
such exercise of professional judgment, action, or determination will be solely to
evaluate, in general, the Work for compliance with the information in the Contract
Documents and with the design concept of the Project as a functioning whole as
shown or indicated in the Contract Documents (unless there is a specific statement
indicating otherwise). The use of any such term or adjective is not intended to and
shall not be effective to assign to Engineer any duty or authority to supervise or direct
the performance of the Work, or any duty or authority to undertake responsibility
contrary to the provisions of Article 10 or any other provision of the Contract
Documents.
C. Day:
1. The word "day" means a calendar day of 24 hours measured from midnight to the
next midnight.
D. Defective:
1. The word "defective," when modifying the word "Work," refers to Work that is
unsatisfactory, faulty, or deficient in that it:
a. does not conform to the Contract Documents; or
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b. does not meet the requirements of any applicable inspection, reference standard,
test, or approval referred to in the Contract Documents; or
c. has been damaged prior to Engineer's recommendation of final payment (unless
responsibility for the protection thereof has been assumed by Owner at
Substantial Completion in accordance with Paragraph 15.03 or 15.04).
E. Furnish, Install, Perform, Provide:
1. The word "furnish," when used in connection with services, materials, or equipment,
shall mean to supply and deliver said services, materials, or equipment to the Site (or
some other specified location) ready for use or installation and in usable or operable
condition.
2. The word "install," when used in connection with services, materials, or equipment,
shall mean to put into use or place in final position said services, materials, or
equipment complete and ready for intended use.
3. The words "perform" or "provide," when used in connection with services, materials,
or equipment, shall mean to furnish and install said services, materials, or equipment
complete and ready for intended use.
4. If the Contract Documents establish an obligation of Contractor with respect to
specific services, materials, or equipment, but do not expressly use any of the four
words "furnish," "install," "perform," or "provide," then Contractor shall furnish and
install said services, materials, or equipment complete and ready for intended use.
F. Unless stated otherwise in the Contract Documents, words or phrases that have a well-
known technical or construction industry or trade meaning are used in the Contract
Documents in accordance with such recognized meaning.
ARTICLE 2 — PRELIMINARY MATTERS
2.01 Delivery of Bonds and Evidence of Insurance
A. Bonds: When Contractor delivers the executed counterparts of the Agreement to Owner,
Contractor shall also deliver to Owner such bonds as Contractor may be required to furnish.
B. Evidence of Contractor's Insurance: When Contractor delivers the executed counterparts of
the Agreement to Owner, Contractor shall also deliver to Owner, with copies to each
named insured and additional insured (as identified in the Supplementary Conditions or
elsewhere in the Contract), the certificates and other evidence of insurance required to be
provided by Contractor in accordance with Article 6.
2.02 Copies of Documents
A. Owner shall furnish to Contractor four printed copies of the Contract (including one fully
executed counterpart of the Agreement), and one copy in electronic portable document
format (PDF). Additional printed copies will be furnished upon request at the cost of
reproduction.
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B. Owner shall maintain and safeguard at least one original printed record version of the
Contract, including Drawings and Specifications signed and sealed by Engineer and other
design professionals. Owner shall make such original printed record version of the Contract
available to Contractor for review. Owner may delegate the responsibilities under this
provision to Engineer.
2.03 Before Starting Construction
A. Preliminary Schedules: Within 10 days after the Effective Date of the Contract (or as
otherwise specifically required by the Contract Documents), Contractor shall submit to
Engineer for timely review:
1. a preliminary Progress Schedule indicating the times (numbers of days or dates) for
starting and completing the various stages of the Work, including any Milestones
specified in the Contract;
2. a preliminary Schedule of Submittals; and
3. a preliminary Schedule of Values for all of the Work which includes quantities and
prices of items which when added together equal the Contract Price and subdivides
the Work into component parts in sufficient detail to serve as the basis for progress
payments during performance of the Work. Such prices will include an appropriate
amount of overhead and profit applicable to each item of Work.
2.04 Preconstruction Conference; Designation of Authorized Representatives
A. Before any Work at the Site is started, a conference attended by Owner, Contractor,
Engineer, and others as appropriate will be held to establish a working understanding
among the parties as to the Work and to discuss the schedules referred to in Paragraph
2.03.A, procedures for handling Shop Drawings, Samples, and other submittals, processing
Applications for Payment, electronic or digital transmittals, and maintaining required
records.
B. At this conference Owner and Contractor each shall designate, in writing, a specific
individual to act as its authorized representative with respect to the services and
responsibilities under the Contract. Such individuals shall have the authority to transmit
and receive information, render decisions relative to the Contract, and otherwise act on
behalf of each respective party.
2.05 Initial Acceptance of Schedules
A. At least 10 days before submission of the first Application for Payment a conference,
attended by Contractor, Engineer, and others as appropriate, will be held to review for
acceptability to Engineer as provided below the schedules submitted in accordance with
Paragraph 2.03.A. Contractor shall have an additional 10 days to make corrections and
adjustments and to complete and resubmit the schedules. No progress payment shall be
made to Contractor until acceptable schedules are submitted to Engineer.
1. The Progress Schedule will be acceptable to Engineer if it provides an orderly
progression of the Work to completion within the Contract Times. Such acceptance
will not impose on Engineer responsibility for the Progress Schedule, for sequencing,
scheduling, or progress of the Work, nor interfere with or relieve Contractor from
Contractor's full responsibility therefor.
2. Contractor's Schedule of Submittals will be acceptable to Engineer if it provides a
workable arrangement for reviewing and processing the required submittals.
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3. Contractor's Schedule of Values will be acceptable to Engineer as to form and
substance if it provides a reasonable allocation of the Contract Price to the component
parts of the Work.
2.06 Electronic Transmittals
A. Except as otherwise stated elsewhere in the Contract, the Owner, Engineer, and Contractor
may transmit, and shall accept, Project -related correspondence, text, data, documents,
drawings, information, and graphics, including but not limited to Shop Drawings and other
submittals, in electronic media or digital format, either directly, or through access to a
secure Project website.
B. If the Contract does not establish protocols for electronic or digital transmittals, then
Owner, Engineer, and Contractor shall jointly develop such protocols.
C. When transmitting items in electronic media or digital format, the transmitting party makes
no representations as to long term compatibility, usability, or readability of the items
resulting from the recipient's use of software application packages, operating systems, or
computer hardware differing from those used in the drafting or transmittal of the items, or
from those established in applicable transmittal protocols.
ARTICLE 3 — DOCUMENTS: INTENT, REQUIREMENTS, REUSE
3.01 Intent
A. The Contract Documents are complementary; what is required by one is as binding as if
required by all.
B. It is the intent of the Contract Documents to describe a functionally complete project (or
part thereof) to be constructed in accordance with the Contract Documents.
C. Unless otherwise stated in the Contract Documents, if there is a discrepancy between the
electronic or digital versions of the Contract Documents (including any printed copies
derived from such electronic or digital versions) and the printed record version, the printed
record version shall govern.
D. The Contract supersedes prior negotiations, representations, and agreements, whether
written or oral.
E. Engineer will issue clarifications and interpretations of the Contract Documents as provided
herein.
3.02 Reference Standards
A. Standards Specifications, Codes, Laws and Regulations
1. Reference in the Contract Documents to standard specifications, manuals, reference
standards, or codes of any technical society, organization, or association, or to Laws or
Regulations, whether such reference be specific or by implication, shall mean the
standard specification, manual, reference standard, code, or Laws or Regulations in
effect at the time of opening of Bids (or on the Effective Date of the Contract if there
were no Bids), except as may be otherwise specifically stated in the Contract
Documents.
2. No provision of any such standard specification, manual, reference standard, or code,
or any instruction of a Supplier, shall be effective to change the duties or
responsibilities of Owner, Contractor, or Engineer, or any of their subcontractors,
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consultants, agents, or employees, from those set forth in the part of the Contract
Documents prepared by or for Engineer. No such provision or instruction shall be
effective to assign to Owner, Engineer, or any of their officers, directors, members,
partners, employees, agents, consultants, or subcontractors, any duty or authority to
supervise or direct the performance of the Work or any duty or authority to undertake
responsibility inconsistent with the provisions of the part of the Contract Documents
prepared by or for Engineer.
3.03 Reporting and Resolving Discrepancies
A. Reporting Discrepancies:
1. Contractor's Verification of Figures and Field Measurements: Before undertaking each
part of the Work, Contractor shall carefully study the Contract Documents, and check
and verify pertinent figures and dimensions therein, particularly with respect to
applicable field measurements. Contractor shall promptly report in writing to Engineer
any conflict, error, ambiguity, or discrepancy that Contractor discovers, or has actual
knowledge of, and shall not proceed with any Work affected thereby until the conflict,
error, ambiguity, or discrepancy is resolved, by a clarification or interpretation by
Engineer, or by an amendment or supplement to the Contract Documents issued
pursuant to Paragraph 11.01.
2. Contractor's Review of Contract Documents: If, before or during the performance of
the Work, Contractor discovers any conflict, error, ambiguity, or discrepancy within
the Contract Documents, or between the Contract Documents and (a) any applicable
Law or Regulation, (b) actual field conditions, (c) any standard specification, manual,
reference standard, or code, or (d) any instruction of any Supplier, then Contractor
shall promptly report it to Engineer in writing. Contractor shall not proceed with the
Work affected thereby (except in an emergency as required by Paragraph 7.15) until
the conflict, error, ambiguity, or discrepancy is resolved, by a clarification or
interpretation by Engineer, or by an amendment or supplement to the Contract
Documents issued pursuant to Paragraph 11.01.
3. Contractor shall not be liable to Owner or Engineer for failure to report any conflict,
error, ambiguity, or discrepancy in the Contract Documents unless Contractor had
actual knowledge thereof.
B. Resolving Discrepancies:
1. Except as may be otherwise specifically stated in the Contract Documents, the
provisions of the part of the Contract Documents prepared by or for Engineer shall
take precedence in resolving any conflict, error, ambiguity, or discrepancy between
such provisions of the Contract Documents and:
a. the provisions of any standard specification, manual, reference standard, or code,
or the instruction of any Supplier (whether or not specifically incorporated by
reference as a Contract Document); or
b. the provisions of any Laws or Regulations applicable to the performance of the
Work (unless such an interpretation of the provisions of the Contract Documents
would result in violation of such Law or Regulation).
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3.04 Requirements of the Contract Documents
A. During the performance of the Work and until final payment, Contractor and Owner shall
submit to the Engineer all matters in question concerning the requirements of the Contract
Documents (sometimes referred to as requests for information or interpretation—Uls), or
relating to the acceptability of the Work under the Contract Documents, as soon as possible
after such matters arise. Engineer will be the initial interpreter of the requirements of the
Contract Documents, and judge of the acceptability of the Work thereunder.
B. Engineer will, with reasonable promptness, render a written clarification, interpretation, or
decision on the issue submitted, or initiate an amendment or supplement to the Contract
Documents. Engineer's written clarification, interpretation, or decision will be final and
binding on Contractor, unless it appeals by submitting a Change Proposal, and on Owner,
unless it appeals by filing a Claim.
C. If a submitted matter in question concerns terms and conditions of the Contract
Documents that do not involve (1) the performance or acceptability of the Work under the
Contract Documents, (2) the design (as set forth in the Drawings, Specifications, or
otherwise), or (3) other engineering or technical matters, then Engineer will promptly give
written notice to Owner and Contractor that Engineer is unable to provide a decision or
interpretation. If Owner and Contractor are unable to agree on resolution of such a matter
in question, either party may pursue resolution as provided in Article 12.
3.05 Reuse of Documents
A. Contractor and its Subcontractors and Suppliers shall not:
1. have or acquire any title to or ownership rights in any of the Drawings, Specifications,
or other documents (or copies of any thereof) prepared by or bearing the seal of
Engineer or its consultants, including electronic media editions, or reuse any such
Drawings, Specifications, other documents, or copies thereof on extensions of the
Project or any other project without written consent of Owner and Engineer and
specific written verification or adaptation by Engineer; or
2. have or acquire any title or ownership rights in any other Contract Documents, reuse
any such Contract Documents for any purpose without Owner's express written
consent, or violate any copyrights pertaining to such Contract Documents.
B. The prohibitions of this Paragraph 3.05 will survive final payment, or termination of the
Contract. Nothing herein shall preclude Contractor from retaining copies of the Contract
Documents for record purposes.
ARTICLE 4 — COMMENCEMENT AND PROGRESS OF THE WORK
4.01 Commencement of Contract Times; Notice to Proceed
A. The Contract Times will commence to run on the thirtieth day after the Effective Date of
the Contract or, if a Notice to Proceed is given, on the day indicated in the Notice to
Proceed. A Notice to Proceed may be given at any time within 30 days after the Effective
Date of the Contract. In no event will the Contract Times commence to run later than the
sixtieth day after the day of Bid opening or the thirtieth day after the Effective Date of the
Contract, whichever date is earlier.
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4.02 Starting the Work
A. Contractor shall start to perform the Work on the date when the Contract Times
commence to run. No Work shall be done at the Site prior to such date.
4.03 Reference Points
A. Owner shall provide engineering surveys to establish reference points for construction
which in Engineer's judgment are necessary to enable Contractor to proceed with the
Work. Contractor shall be responsible for laying out the Work, shall protect and preserve
the established reference points and property monuments, and shall make no changes or
relocations without the prior written approval of Owner. Contractor shall report to
Engineer whenever any reference point or property monument is lost or destroyed or
requires relocation because of necessary changes in grades or locations, and shall be
responsible for the accurate replacement or relocation of such reference points or property
monuments by professionally qualified personnel.
4.04 Progress Schedule
A. Contractor shall adhere to the Progress Schedule established in accordance with Paragraph
2.05 as it may be adjusted from time to time as provided below.
1. Contractor shall submit to Engineer for acceptance (to the extent indicated in
Paragraph 2.05) proposed adjustments in the Progress Schedule that will not result in
changing the Contract Times.
2. Proposed adjustments in the Progress Schedule that will change the Contract Times
shall be submitted in accordance with the requirements of Article 11.
B. Contractor shall carry on the Work and adhere to the Progress Schedule during all disputes
or disagreements with Owner. No Work shall be delayed or postponed pending resolution
of any disputes or disagreements, or during any appeal process, except as permitted by
Paragraph 16.04, or as Owner and Contractor may otherwise agree in writing.
4.05 Delays in Contractor's Progress
A. If Owner, Engineer, or anyone for whom Owner is responsible, delays, disrupts, or
interferes with the performance or progress of the Work, then Contractor shall be entitled
to an equitable adjustment in the Contract Times and Contract Price. Contractor's
entitlement to an adjustment of the Contract Times is conditioned on such adjustment
being essential to Contractor's ability to complete the Work within the Contract Times.
B. Contractor shall not be entitled to an adjustment in Contract Price or Contract Times for
delay, disruption, or interference caused by or within the control of Contractor. Delay,
disruption, and interference attributable to and within the control of a Subcontractor or
Supplier shall be deemed to be within the control of Contractor.
C. If Contractor's performance or progress is delayed, disrupted, or interfered with by
unanticipated causes not the fault of and beyond the control of Owner, Contractor, and
those for which they are responsible, then Contractor shall be entitled to an equitable
adjustment in Contract Times. Contractor's entitlement to an adjustment of the Contract
Times is conditioned on such adjustment being essential to Contractor's ability to complete
the Work within the Contract Times. Such an adjustment shall be Contractor's sole and
exclusive remedy for the delays, disruption, and interference described in this paragraph.
Causes of delay, disruption, or interference that may give rise to an adjustment in Contract
Times under this paragraph include but are not limited to the following:
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1. severe and unavoidable natural catastrophes such as fires, floods, epidemics, and
earthquakes;
2. abnormal weather conditions;
3. acts or failures to act of utility owners (other than those performing other work at or
adjacent to the Site by arrangement with the Owner, as contemplated in Article 8);
and
4. acts of war or terrorism.
D. Delays, disruption, and interference to the performance or progress of the Work resulting
from the existence of a differing subsurface or physical condition, an Underground Facility
that was not shown or indicated by the Contract Documents, or not shown or indicated
with reasonable accuracy, and those resulting from Hazardous Environmental Conditions,
are governed by Article 5.
E. Paragraph 8.03 governs delays, disruption, and interference to the performance or
progress of the Work resulting from the performance of certain other work at or adjacent
to the Site.
F. Contractor shall not be entitled to an adjustment in Contract Price or Contract Times for
any delay, disruption, or interference if such delay is concurrent with a delay, disruption, or
interference caused by or within the control of Contractor.
G. Contractor must submit any Change Proposal seeking an adjustment in Contract Price or
Contract Times under this paragraph within 30 days of the commencement of the delaying,
disrupting, or interfering event.
ARTICLES —AVAILABILITY OF LANDS; SUBSURFACE AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS; HAZARDOUS
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
5.01 Availability of Lands
A. Owner shall furnish the Site. Owner shall notify Contractor of any encumbrances or
restrictions not of general application but specifically related to use of the Site with which
Contractor must comply in performing the Work.
B. Upon reasonable written request, Owner shall furnish Contractor with a current statement
of record legal title and legal description of the lands upon which permanent improvements
are to be made and Owner's interest therein as necessary for giving notice of or filing a
mechanic's or construction lien against such lands in accordance with applicable Laws and
Regulations.
C. Contractor shall provide for all additional lands and access thereto that may be required for
temporary construction facilities or storage of materials and equipment.
5.02 Use of Site and Other Areas
A. Limitation on Use of Site and Other Areas:
1. Contractor shall confine construction equipment, temporary construction facilities,
the storage of materials and equipment, and the operations of workers to the Site,
adjacent areas that Contractor has arranged to use through construction easements or
otherwise, and other adjacent areas permitted by Laws and Regulations, and shall not
unreasonably encumber the Site and such other adjacent areas with construction
equipment or other materials or equipment. Contractor shall assume full responsibility
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for (a) damage to the Site; (b) damage to any such other adjacent areas used for
Contractor's operations; (c) damage to any other adjacent land or areas; and (d) for
injuries and losses sustained by the owners or occupants of any such land or areas;
provided that such damage or injuries result from the performance of the Work or
from other actions or conduct of the Contractor or those for which Contractor is
responsible.
2. If a damage or injury claim is made by the owner or occupant of any such land or area
because of the performance of the Work, or because of other actions or conduct of
the Contractor or those for which Contractor is responsible, Contractor shall (a) take
immediate corrective or remedial action as required by Paragraph 7.12, or otherwise;
(b) promptly attempt to settle the claim as to all parties through negotiations with
such owner or occupant, or otherwise resolve the claim by arbitration or other dispute
resolution proceeding, or at law; and (c) to the fullest extent permitted by Laws and
Regulations, indemnify and hold harmless Owner and Engineer, and the officers,
directors, members, partners, employees, agents, consultants and subcontractors of
each and any of them from and against any such claim, and against all costs, losses,
and damages (including but not limited to all fees and charges of engineers, architects,
attorneys, and other professionals and all court or arbitration or other dispute
resolution costs) arising out of or relating to any claim or action, legal or equitable,
brought by any such owner or occupant against Owner, Engineer, or any other party
indemnified hereunder to the extent caused directly or indirectly, in whole or in part
by, or based upon, Contractor's performance of the Work, or because of other actions
or conduct of the Contractor or those for which Contractor is responsible.
B. Removal of Debris During Performance of the Work: During the progress of the Work the
Contractor shall keep the Site and other adjacent areas free from accumulations of waste
materials, rubbish, and other debris. Removal and disposal of such waste materials,
rubbish, and other debris shall conform to applicable Laws and Regulations.
C. Cleaning: Prior to Substantial Completion of the Work Contractor shall clean the Site and
the Work and make it ready for utilization by Owner. At the completion of the Work
Contractor shall remove from the Site and adjacent areas all tools, appliances, construction
equipment and machinery, and surplus materials and shall restore to original condition all
property not designated for alteration by the Contract Documents.
D. Loading of Structures: Contractor shall not load nor permit any part of any structure to be
loaded in any manner that will endanger the structure, nor shall Contractor subject any
part of the Work or adjacent structures or land to stresses or pressures that will endanger
them.
5.03 Subsurface and Physical Conditions
A. Reports and Drawings: The Supplementary Conditions identify:
1. those reports knevM to QvMeF of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or
adjacent to the Site that contain Technical Data;
2. those drawings '^^•••^ to Qv.gner of existing physical conditions at or adjacent to the
Site, including those drawings depictingFelating existing surface or subsurface
structures at or adjacent to the Site (except Underground Facilities) that contain
Technical Data; and
3. Technical Data contained in such reports and drawings.
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B. Underground Facilities: Underground Facilities are shown or indicated on the Drawings
pursuant to Paragraph 5.05, and not in the drawings referred to in Paragraph 5.03.A.
Information and data regarding the presence or location of Underground Facilities are not
intended to be categorized, identified, or defined as Technical Data.
C. Reliance by Contractor on Technical Data Authorized: Contractor may rely upon the
accuracy of the Technical Data expressly identified in the Supplementary Conditions with
respect to such reports and drawings, but such reports and drawings are not Contract
Documents. If no such express identification has been made, then Contractor may rely
upon the accuracy of the Technical Data {as defined in Paragraph 1.01.A.44.bA 1)
D. Limitations of Other Data and Documents: Except for such reliance on Technical Data,
Contractor may not rely upon or make any claim against Owner or Engineer, or any of their
officers, directors, members, partners, employees, agents, consultants, or subcontractors,
with respect to:
1. the completeness of such reports and drawings for Contractor's purposes, including,
but not limited to, any aspects of the means, methods, techniques, sequences, and
procedures of construction to be employed by Contractor, and safety precautions and
programs incident thereto; or
2. other data, interpretations, opinions, and information contained in such reports or
shown or indicated in such drawings; or
3. the contents or other Site-related documents made available to Contractor such as
record drawings from other projects at or adjacent to the Site, or Owner's archival
documents concerning the Site; or
4. any Contractor interpretation of or conclusion drawn from any Technical Data or any
such other data, interpretations, opinions, or information.
5.04 Differing Subsurface or Physical Conditions
A. Notice by Contractor: If Contractor believes that any subsurface or physical condition that is
uncovered or revealed at the Site either:
1. is of such a nature as to establish that any Technical Data on which Contractor is
entitled to rely as provided in Paragraph 5.03 is materially inaccurate; or
2. is of such a nature as to require a change in the Drawings or Specifications; or
3. differs materially from that shown or indicated in the Contract Documents; or
4. is of an unusual nature, and differs materially from conditions ordinarily encountered
and generally recognized as inherent in work of the character provided for in the
Contract Documents;
then Contractor shall, promptly after becoming aware thereof and before further
disturbing the subsurface or physical conditions or performing any Work in connection
therewith (except in an emergency as required by Paragraph 7.15), notify Owner and
Engineer in writing about such condition. Contractor shall not further disturb such
condition or perform any Work in connection therewith (except with respect to an
emergency) until receipt of a written statement permitting Contractor to do so.
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B. Engineer's Review: After receipt of written notice as required by the preceding paragraph,
Engineer will promptly review the subsurface or physical condition in question; determine
the necessity of Owner's obtaining additional exploration or tests with respect to the
condition; conclude whether the condition falls within any one or more of the differing site
condition categories in Paragraph 5.04.A above; obtain any pertinent cost or schedule
information from Contractor; prepare recommendations to Owner regarding the
Contractor's resumption of Work in connection with the subsurface or physical condition in
question and the need for any change in the Drawings or Specifications; and advise Owner
in writing of Engineer's findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
C. Owner's Statement to Contractor Regarding Site Condition: After receipt of Engineer's
written findings, conclusions, and recommendations, Owner shall issue a written statement
to Contractor (with a copy to Engineer) regarding the subsurface or physical condition in
question, addressing the resumption of Work in connection with such condition, indicating
whether any change in the Drawings or Specifications will be made, and adopting or
rejecting Engineer's written findings, conclusions, and recommendations, in whole or in
part.
D. Early Resumption of Work: If at any time Engineer determines that Work in connection with
the subsurface or physical condition in question may resume prior to completion of
Engineer's review or Owner's issuance of its statement to Contractor, because the
condition in question has been adequately documented, and analyzed on a preliminary
basis, then Engineer may at its discretion instruct Contractor to resume such Work.
E. Possible Price and Times Adjustments:
1. Contractor shall be entitled to an equitable adjustment in Contract Price or Contract
Times, or both, to the extent that the existence of a differing subsurface or physical
condition, or any related delay, disruption, or interference, causes an increase or
decrease in Contractor's cost of, or time required for, performance of the Work;
subject, however, to the following:
a. such condition must fall within any one or more of the categories described in
Paragraph 5.04.A;
b. with respect to Work that is paid for on a unit price basis, any adjustment in
Contract Price will be subject to the provisions of Paragraph 13.03; and,
C. Contractor's entitlement to an adjustment of the Contract Times is conditioned
on such adjustment being essential to Contractor's ability to complete the Work
within the Contract Times.
2. Contractor shall not be entitled to any adjustment in the Contract Price or Contract
Times with respect to a subsurface or physical condition if:
a. Contractor knew of the existence of such condition at the time Contractor made a
commitment to Owner with respect to Contract Price and Contract Times by the
submission of a Bid or becoming bound under a negotiated contract, or
otherwise; or
b. the existence of such condition reasonably could have been discovered or
revealed as a result of any examination, investigation, exploration, test, or study
of the Site and contiguous areas expressly required by the Bidding Requirements
or Contract Documents to be conducted by or for Contractor prior to Contractor's
making such commitment; or
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c. Contractor failed to give the written notice as required by Paragraph 5.04.A.
3. If Owner and Contractor agree regarding Contractor's entitlement to and the amount
or extent of any adjustment in the Contract Price or Contract Times, or both, then any
such adjustment shall be set forth in a Change Order.
4. Contractor may submit a Change Proposal regarding its entitlement to or the amount
or extent of any adjustment in the Contract Price or Contract Times, or both, no later
than 30 days after Owner's issuance of the Owner's written statement to Contractor
regarding the subsurface or physical condition in question.
Underground Facilities; Hazardous Environmental Conditions: Paragraph 5.05 governs rights
and responsibilities regarding; the presence or location of Underground Facilities.
Paragraph 5.06 governs rights and responsibilities regarding Hazardous Environmental
Conditions. The provisions of Paragraph 5.03 and 5.04 are not applicable to the presence
or location of Undereround Facilities. or to Hazardous Environmental Conditions.
5.05 Underground Facilities
A. Contractor's Responsibilities: The 64titeR and data st,ewn or indicated ;n the Contract
Documents w0th FeSpect to existing 61ndeFgFeblRd Paeolities at or adjacent to the Site or
Underground Fae+fities, ineluding QwneF, eF by vthers. Unless it is otherwise expressly
provided in the Supplementary Conditions, the cost of all of the following are included in
the Contract Price and Contractor shall have full responsibility for:
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1. reviewing and checking all information and data regarding existing Underground
Facilities at the Site;
2. complying with applicable state and local utility damage prevention Laws and
Regulations;
3.
being at the Siteverifying the actual location of those Underground Facilities shown or
indicated in the Contract Documents as being within the area affected by the Work, by
exposing; such Underground Facilities during the course of construction;
4. coordination of the Work with the owners (including Owner) of such Underground
Facilities, during construction; and
5. the safety and protection of all existing Underground Facilities at the Site, and
repairing any damage thereto resulting from the Work.
B. Notice by Contractor: If Contractor believes that an Underground Facility that is uncovered
or revealed at the Site was not shown or indicated oin the Contract Dec rnentsDrawings, or
was not shown or indicated on the Drawings with reasonable accuracy, then Contractor
shall, promptly after becoming aware thereof and before further disturbing conditions
affected thereby or performing any Work in connection therewith (except in an emergency
as required by Paragraph 7.15), idea .f., the ^ „f „I, I n d^rgreuRd Facility and give
written notice of such Underground Facility +^ *"-a* ^•••^^r and to Owner and Engineer.
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C. Engineer's Review: Engineer will promptly review the Underground Facility and conclude
whether such Underground Facility was not shown or indicated in the Cent,a�
Daeumentson the Drawings, or was not shown or indicated with reasonable accuracy;
identify and communicate with the Owner of the Underground Facility; ebta4�—�
peFtinent eestA—r Schedule ila#e-Hm.at+en fre.m. C-e.PtFaeteF;, prepare recommendations to
Owner (and if necessary issue any preliminary instructions to Contractor) regarding the
Contractor's resumption of Work in connection with the Underground Facility in question;
obtain any pertinent cost or schedule information from Contractor; determine the extent, if
any, to which a change is required in the Drawings or Specifications to reflect and
document the consequences of the existence or location of the Underground Facility; and
advise Owner in writing of Engineer's findings, conclusions, and recommendations. During
such time, Contractor shall be responsible for the safety and protection of such
Underground Facility.
D. Owner's Statement to Contractor Regarding Underground Facility: After receipt of
Engineer's written findings, conclusions, and recommendations, Owner shall issue a written
statement to Contractor (with a copy to Engineer) regarding the Underground Facility in
question, addressing the resumption of Work in connection with such Underground Facility,
indicating whether any change in the Drawings or Specifications will be made, and adopting
or rejecting Engineer's written findings, conclusions, and recommendations in whole or in
part.
Early Resumption of Work: If at any time Engineer determines that Work in connection with
the Underground Facility may resume prior to completion of Engineer's review or Owner's
issuance of its statement to Contractor, because the Underground Facility in question and
conditions affected by its presence have been adequately documented, and analyzed on a
preliminary basis, then Engineer may at its discretion instruct Contractor to resume such
Work.
Possible Price and Times Adjustments:
1. Contractor shall be entitled to an equitable adjustment in the Contract Price or
Contract Times, or both, to the extent that any existing Underground Facility at the
Site that was not shown or indicated On the G-^Rtr-aet Decumentson the Drawings, or
was not shown or indicated with reasonable accuracy, or any related delay, disruption,
or interference, causes an increase or decrease in Contractor's cost of, or time
required for, performance of the Work; subject, however, to the following:
With respect to Work that is paid for on a unit price basis, any adjustment in
Contract Price will be subject to the provisions of Paragraph 13.03;
b. Contractor's entitlement to an adjustment of the Contract Times is conditioned
on such adjustment being essential to Contractor's ability to complete the Work
within the Contract Times; and
c. Contractor gave the notice required in Paragraph 5.05.6.
2. If Owner and Contractor agree regarding Contractor's entitlement to and the amount
or extent of any adjustment in the Contract Price or Contract Times, or both, then any
such adjustment shall be set forth in a Change Order.
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3. Contractor may submit a Change Proposal regarding its entitlement to or the amount
or extent of any adjustment in the Contract Price or Contract Times, or both, no later
than 30 days after Owner's issuance of the Owner's written statement to Contractor
regarding the Underground Facility in question.
4. The parties acknowledge that the information and data shown or indicated on the
Drawings with respect to existing; Underground Facilities at the Site is based on
information and data from available records or furnished to Owner or Engineer by the
owners of such Underground Facilities, or by others. Owner and Engineer cannot
warrant that such information and data is correct or complete. If such information or
data is incorrect or incomplete, Contractor's remedies are limited to those set forth in
this Paragraph 5.05.F.
5.06 Hazardous Environmental Conditions at Site
A. Reports and Drawings: The Supplementary Conditions identify:
1. those reports and drawings known to Owner relating to Hazardous Environmental
Conditions that have been identified at or adjacent to the Site; and
2. Technical Data contained in such reports and drawings.
B. Reliance by Contractor on Technical Data Authorized: Contractor may rely upon the
accuracy of the Technical Data expressly identified in the Supplementary Conditions with
respect to such reports and drawings, but such reports and drawings are not Contract
Documents. If no such express identification has been made, then Contractor may rely on
the accuracy of the Technical Data {as defined in ArtieleParagraph 1.01.A. 14.b` ^^^+,'�
rontract^vr. Except for such reliance on Technical Data, Contractor may not rely upon or
make any claim against Owner or Engineer, or any of their officers, directors, members,
partners, employees, agents, consultants, or subcontractors with respect to:
1. the completeness of such reports and drawings for Contractor's purposes, including,
but not limited to, any aspects of the means, methods, techniques, sequences and
procedures of construction to be employed by Contractor and safety precautions and
programs incident thereto; or
2. other data, interpretations, opinions and information contained in such reports or
shown or indicated in such drawings; or
3. any Contractor interpretation of or conclusion drawn from any Technical Data or any
such other data, interpretations, opinions or information.
C. Contractor shall not be responsible for removing or remediating any Hazardous
Environmental Condition encountered, uncovered, or revealed at the Site unless such
removal or remediation is expressly identified in the Contract Documents to be within the
scope of the Work.
D. Contractor shall be responsible for controlling, containing, and duly removing all
Constituents of Concern brought to the Site by Contractor, Subcontractors, Suppliers, or
anyone else for whom Contractor is responsible, and for any associated costs; and for the
costs of removing and remediating any Hazardous Environmental Condition created by the
presence of any such Constituents of Concern.
E. If Contractor encounters, uncovers, or reveals a Hazardous Environmental Condition whose
removal or remediation is not expressly identified in the Contract Documents as being
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within the scope of the Work, or if Contractor or anyone for whom Contractor is
responsible creates a Hazardous Environmental Condition, then Contractor shall
immediately: (1) secure or otherwise isolate such condition; (2) stop all Work in connection
with such condition and in any area affected thereby (except in an emergency as required
by Paragraph 7.15); and (3) notify Owner and Engineer (and promptly thereafter confirm
such notice in writing). Owner shall promptly consult with Engineer concerning the
necessity for Owner to retain a qualified expert to evaluate such condition or take
corrective action, if any. Promptly after consulting with Engineer, Owner shall take such
actions as are necessary to permit Owner to timely obtain required permits and provide
Contractor the written notice required by Paragraph 5.06.F. If Contractor or anyone for
whom Contractor is responsible created the Hazardous Environmental Condition in
question, then Owner may remove and remediate the Hazardous Environmental Condition,
and impose a set-off against payments to account for the associated costs.
F. Contractor shall not resume Work in connection with such Hazardous Environmental
Condition or in any affected area until after Owner has obtained any required permits
related thereto, and delivered written notice to Contractor either (1) specifying that such
condition and any affected area is or has been rendered safe for the resumption of Work,
or (2) specifying any special conditions under which such Work may be resumed safely.
G. If Owner and Contractor cannot agree as to entitlement to or on the amount or extent, if
any, of any adjustment in Contract Price or Contract Times, or both, as a result of such
Work stoppage or such special conditions under which Work is agreed to be resumed by
Contractor, then within 30 days of Owner's written notice regarding the resumption of
Work, Contractor may submit a Change Proposal, or Owner may impose a set-off.
H. If after receipt of such written notice Contractor does not agree to resume such Work
based on a reasonable belief it is unsafe, or does not agree to resume such Work under
such special conditions, then Owner may order the portion of the Work that is in the area
affected by such condition to be deleted from the Work, following the contractual change
procedures in Article 11. Owner may have such deleted portion of the Work performed by
Owner's own forces or others in accordance with Article 8.
To the fullest extent permitted by Laws and Regulations, Owner shall indemnify and hold
harmless Contractor, Subcontractors, and Engineer, and the officers, directors, members,
partners, employees, agents, consultants, and subcontractors of each and any of them
from and against all claims, costs, losses, and damages (including but not limited to all fees
and charges of engineers, architects, attorneys, and other professionals and all court or
arbitration or other dispute resolution costs) arising out of or relating to a Hazardous
Environmental Condition, provided that such Hazardous Environmental Condition (1) was
not shown or indicated in the Drawings, Specifications, or other Contract Documents,
identified as Technical Data entitled to limited reliance pursuant to Paragraph 5.06.6, or
identified in the Contract Documents to be included within the scope of the Work, and (2)
was not created by Contractor or by anyone for whom Contractor is responsible. Nothing in
this Paragraph 5.06.1 shall obligate Owner to indemnify any individual or entity from and
against the consequences of that individual's or entity's own negligence.
J. To the fullest extent permitted by Laws and Regulations, Contractor shall indemnify and
hold harmless Owner and Engineer, and the officers, directors, members, partners,
employees, agents, consultants, and subcontractors of each and any of them from and
against all claims, costs, losses, and damages (including but not limited to all fees and
charges of engineers, architects, attorneys, and other professionals and all court or
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arbitration or other dispute resolution costs) arising out of or relating to the failure to
control, contain, or remove a Constituent of Concern brought to the Site by Contractor or
by anyone for whom Contractor is responsible, or to a Hazardous Environmental Condition
created by Contractor or by anyone for whom Contractor is responsible. Nothing in this
Paragraph 5.06.J shall obligate Contractor to indemnify any individual or entity from and
against the consequences of that individual's or entity's own negligence.
K. The provisions of Paragraphs 5.03, 5.04, and 5.05 do not apply to the presence of
Constituents of Concern or to a Hazardous Environmental Condition uncovered or revealed
at the Site.
ARTICLE 6 — BONDS AND INSURANCE
6.01 Performance, Payment, and Other Bonds
A. Contractor shall furnish a performance bond and a payment bond, each in an amount at
least equal to the Contract Price, as security for the faithful performance and payment of all
of Contractor's obligations under the Contract. These bonds shall remain in effect until one
year after the date when final payment becomes due or until completion of the correction
period specified in Paragraph 15.08, whichever is later, except as provided otherwise by
Laws or Regulations, the Supplementary Conditions, or other specific provisions of the
Contract. Contractor shall also furnish such other bonds as are required by the
Supplementary Conditions or other specific provisions of the Contract.
B. All bonds shall be in the form prescribed by the Contract except as provided otherwise by
Laws or Regulations, and shall be executed by such sureties as are named in "Companies
Holding Certificates of Authority as Acceptable Sureties on Federal Bonds and as
Acceptable Reinsuring Companies" as published in Circular 570 (as amended and
supplemented) by the Financial Management Service, Surety Bond Branch, U.S.
Department of the Treasury. A bond signed by an agent or attorney-in-fact must be
accompanied by a certified copy of that individual's authority to bind the surety. The
evidence of authority shall show that it is effective on the date the agent or attorney-in-fact
signed the accompanying bond.
C. Contractor shall obtain the required bonds from surety companies that are duly licensed or
authorized in the jurisdiction in which the Project is located to issue bonds in the required
amounts.
D. If the surety on a bond furnished by Contractor is declared bankrupt or becomes insolvent,
or its right to do business is terminated in any state or jurisdiction where any part of the
Project is located, or the surety ceases to meet the requirements above, then Contractor
shall promptly notify Owner and Engineer and shall, within 20 days after the event giving
rise to such notification, provide another bond and surety, both of which shall comply with
the bond and surety requirements above.
E. If Contractor has failed to obtain a required bond, Owner may exclude the Contractor from
the Site and exercise Owner's termination rights under Article 16.
F. Upon request, Owner shall provide a copy of the payment bond to any Subcontractor,
Supplier, or other person or entity claiming to have furnished labor or materials used in the
performance of the Work.
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6.02 Insurance—General Provisions
A. QWRer and Contractor shall obtain and maintain insurance as required in this Article and in
the Supplementary Conditions.
B. All insurance required by the Contract to be purchased and maintained by Serer
Contractor shall be obtained from insurance companies that are duly licensed or
authorized, in the state or jurisdiction in which the Project is located, to issue insurance
policies for the required limits and coverages. Unless a different standard is indicated in the
Supplementary Conditions, all companies that provide insurance policies required under
this Contract shall have an A.M. Best rating of A -VII or better.
C. Contractor shall deliver to Owner, with copies to each named insured and additional
insured (as identified in this Article, in the Supplementary Conditions, or elsewhere in the
Contract), certificates of insurance establishing that Contractor has obtained and is
maintaining the policies, coverages, and endorsements required by the Contract. Upon
request by Owner or any other insured, Contractor shall also furnish other evidence of such
required insurance, including but not limited to copies of policies and endorsements, and
documentation of applicable self-insured retentions and deductibles. Contractor may block
out (redact) any confidential premium or pricing information contained in any policy or
endorsement furnished under this provision.
E. Failure of Owner ^mer to demand such certificates or other evidence of the ewer
pasContractor's full compliance with these insurance requirements, or failure of Owner
er Genticaet to identify a deficiency in compliance from the evidence provided, shall not
be construed as a waiver of the ether paFt ' Contractor's obligation to obtain and maintain
such insurance.
F. If ^ice pa-Ft-yContractor does not purchase or maintain all of the insurance required of
such paFty by the Contract, seh "Contractor shall notify the etheF paFtyOwner in
writing of such failure to purchase prior to the start of the Work, or of such failure to
maintain prior to any change in the required coverage.
G. If Contractor has failed to obtain and maintain required insurance, Owner may exclude the
Contractor from the Site, impose an appropriate set-off against payment, and exercise
Owner's termination rights under Article 16.
H. Without prejudice to any other right or remedy, if a pakyontractor has failed to obtain
required insurance, the etheF part-yOwner may elect to obtain equivalent insurance to
protect s eh etre~ pa4y Owner's interests at the expense of the party Contractor who was
required to provide such coverage, and the Contract Price shall be adjusted accordingly.
Owner does not represent that insurance coverage and limits established in this Contract
necessarily will be adequate to protect Contractor or Contractor's interests.
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pasContractor's full compliance with these insurance requirements, or failure of Owner
er Genticaet to identify a deficiency in compliance from the evidence provided, shall not
be construed as a waiver of the ether paFt ' Contractor's obligation to obtain and maintain
such insurance.
F. If ^ice pa-Ft-yContractor does not purchase or maintain all of the insurance required of
such paFty by the Contract, seh "Contractor shall notify the etheF paFtyOwner in
writing of such failure to purchase prior to the start of the Work, or of such failure to
maintain prior to any change in the required coverage.
G. If Contractor has failed to obtain and maintain required insurance, Owner may exclude the
Contractor from the Site, impose an appropriate set-off against payment, and exercise
Owner's termination rights under Article 16.
H. Without prejudice to any other right or remedy, if a pakyontractor has failed to obtain
required insurance, the etheF part-yOwner may elect to obtain equivalent insurance to
protect s eh etre~ pa4y Owner's interests at the expense of the party Contractor who was
required to provide such coverage, and the Contract Price shall be adjusted accordingly.
Owner does not represent that insurance coverage and limits established in this Contract
necessarily will be adequate to protect Contractor or Contractor's interests.
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J. The insurance and insurance limits required herein shall not be deemed as a limitation on
Contractor's liability under the indemnities granted to Owner and other individuals and
entities in the Contract.
6.03 Contractor's Insurance
A. Workers' Compensation: Contractor shall purchase and maintain workers' compensation
and employer's liability insurance for:
1. claims under workers' compensation, disability benefits, and other similar employee
benefit acts.
2. United States Longshoreman and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act and Jones Act
coverage (if applicable).
3. claims for damages because of bodily injury, occupational sickness or disease, or death
of Contractor's employees (by stop -gap endorsement in monopolist worker's
compensation states).
4. Foreign voluntary worker compensation (if applicable).
B. Commercial General Liability—Claims Covered: Contractor shall purchase and maintain
commercial general liability insurance, covering all operations by or on behalf of
Contractor, on an occurrence basis, against:
1. claims for damages because of bodily injury, sickness or disease, or death of any
person other than Contractor's employees.
2. claims for damages insured by reasonably available personal injury liability coverage.
3. claims for damages, other than to the Work itself, because of injury to or destruction
of tangible property wherever located, including loss of use resulting therefrom.
C. Commercial General Liability—Form and Content: Contractor's commercial liability policy
shall be written on a 1996 (or later) ISO commercial general liability form (occurrence form)
and include the following coverages and endorsements:
1. Products and completed operations coverage:
a. Such insurance shall be maintained for three years after final payment.
b. Contractor shall furnish Owner and each other additional insured (as identified in
the Supplementary Conditions or elsewhere in the Contract) evidence of
continuation of such insurance at final payment and three years thereafter.
2. Blanket contractual liability coverage, to the extent permitted by law, including but
not limited to coverage of Contractor's contractual indemnity obligations in Paragraph
7.18.
3. Broad form property damage coverage.
4. Severability of interest.
5. Underground, explosion, and collapse coverage.
6. Personal injury coverage.
7. Additional insured endorsements that include both ongoing operations and products
and completed operations coverage through ISO Endorsements CG 20 10 10 01 and
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CG 20 37 10 01 (together); or CG 20 10 07 04 and CG 20 37 07 04 (together); or their
equivalent.
8. For design professional additional insureds, ISO Endorsement CG 20 32 07 04,
"Additional Insured—Engineers, Architects or Surveyors Not Engaged by the Named
Insured" or its equivalent.
D. Automobile liability: Contractor shall purchase and maintain automobile liability insurance
against claims for damages because of bodily injury or death of any person or property
damage arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or use of any motor vehicle. The
automobile liability policy shall be written on an occurrence basis.
E. Umbrella or excess liability: If required by Insurance Requirements Statement, Contractor
shall purchase and maintain umbrella or excess liability insurance written over the
underlying employer's liability, commercial general liability, and automobile liability
insurance described in the paragraphs above. Subject to industry -standard exclusions, the
coverage afforded shall follow form as to each and every one of the underlying policies.
F. Contractor's pollution liability insurance: If required by Insurance Requirements Statement,
Contractor shall purchase and maintain a policy covering third -party injury and property
damage claims, including clean-up costs, as a result of pollution conditions arising from
Contractor's operations and completed operations. This insurance shall be maintained for
no less than three years after final completion.
G. Additional insureds: The Contractor's commercial general liability, automobile liability,
umbrella or excess, and pollution liability policies shall include and list as additional
insureds Owner and Engineer, and any individuals or entities identified in the
Supplementary Conditions; include coverage for the respective officers, directors,
members, partners, employees, agents, consultants, and subcontractors of each and any of
all such additional insureds; and the insurance afforded to these additional insureds shall
provide primary coverage for all claims covered thereby (including as applicable those
arising from both ongoing and completed operations) on a non-contributory basis.
Contractor shall obtain all necessary endorsements to support these requirements.
H. Contractor's professional liability insurance: If Contractor will provide or furnish
professional services under this Contract, through a delegation of professional design
services or otherwise, then Contractor shall be responsible for purchasing and maintaining
applicable professional liability insurance. This insurance shall provide protection against
claims arising out of performance of professional design or related services, and caused by
a negligent error, omission, or act for which the insured party is legally liable. It shall be
maintained throughout the duration of the Contract and for a minimum of two years after
Substantial Completion. If such professional design services are performed by a
Subcontractor, and not by Contractor itself, then the requirements of this paragraph may
be satisfied through the purchasing and maintenance of such insurance by such
Subcontractor.
I. General provisions: The policies of insurance required by this Paragraph 6.03 shall:
1. include at least the specific coverages provided in this Article.
2. be written for not less than the limits of liability provided in this Article -in Insurance
Requirements Statement and in the Supplementary Conditions, or required by Laws or
Regulations, whichever is greater.
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3. contain a provision or endorsement that the coverage afforded will not be canceled,
materially changed, or renewal refused until at least 10 days prior written notice has
been given to Contractor. Within three days of receipt of any such written notice,
Contractor shall provide a copy of the notice to Owner, Engineer, and each other
insured under the policy.
4. remain in effect at least until final payment (and longer if expressly required in this
Article) and at all times thereafter when Contractor may be correcting, removing, or
replacing defective Work as a warranty or correction obligation, or otherwise, or
returning to the Site to conduct other tasks arising from the Contract Documents.
5. be appropriate for the Work being performed and provide protection from claims that
may arise out of or result from Contractor's performance of the Work and
Contractor's other obligations under the Contract Documents, whether it is to be
performed by Contractor, any Subcontractor or Supplier, or by anyone directly or
indirectly employed by any of them to perform any of the Work, or by anyone for
whose acts any of them may be liable.
J. The coverage requirements for specific policies of insurance must be met by such policies,
and not by reference to excess or umbrella insurance provided in other policies.
K. Railroad protective liability: When certain work is to be performed inside the rights-of-way
owned by railroads, North Carolina Department of Transportation, or other agencies, both
Contractor and any Subcontractor may be required to furnish individual insurance
certificates made in favor by the controlling agency, with limits as established by that
agency, to include Railroad Protective Coverages as that may apply.
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6.05 Property Insurance
A. Builder's Risk: Unless otherwise provided in the Supplementary Conditions, Contractor shall
purchase and maintain builder's risk insurance upon the Work on a completed value basis,
in the amount of the full insurable replacement cost thereof (subject to such deductible
amounts as may be provided in the Supplementary Conditions or required by Laws and
Regulations). This insurance shall:
1. include the Owner and Contractor as named insureds, and all Subcontractors, and any
individuals or entities required by the Supplementary Conditions to be insured under
such builder's risk policy, as insureds or named insureds. For purposes of the
remainder of this Paragraph 6.05, Paragraphs 6.06 and 6.07, and any corresponding
Supplementary Conditions, the parties required to be insured shall collectively be
referred to as "insureds."
2. be written on a builder's risk "all risk" policy form that shall at least include insurance
for physical loss or damage to the Work, temporary buildings, falsework, and materials
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6.05 Property Insurance
A. Builder's Risk: Unless otherwise provided in the Supplementary Conditions, Contractor shall
purchase and maintain builder's risk insurance upon the Work on a completed value basis,
in the amount of the full insurable replacement cost thereof (subject to such deductible
amounts as may be provided in the Supplementary Conditions or required by Laws and
Regulations). This insurance shall:
1. include the Owner and Contractor as named insureds, and all Subcontractors, and any
individuals or entities required by the Supplementary Conditions to be insured under
such builder's risk policy, as insureds or named insureds. For purposes of the
remainder of this Paragraph 6.05, Paragraphs 6.06 and 6.07, and any corresponding
Supplementary Conditions, the parties required to be insured shall collectively be
referred to as "insureds."
2. be written on a builder's risk "all risk" policy form that shall at least include insurance
for physical loss or damage to the Work, temporary buildings, falsework, and materials
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and equipment in transit, and shall insure against at least the following perils or
causes of loss: fire; lightning; windstorm; riot; civil commotion; terrorism; vehicle
impact; aircraft; smoke; theft; vandalism and malicious mischief; mechanical
breakdown, boiler explosion, and artificially generated electric current; earthquake;
volcanic activity, and other earth movement; flood; collapse; explosion; debris
removal; demolition occasioned by enforcement of Laws and Regulations; water
damage (other than that caused by flood); and such other perils or causes of loss as
may be specifically required by the Supplementary Conditions. If insurance against
mechanical breakdown, boiler explosion, and artificially generated electric current;
earthquake; volcanic activity, and other earth movement; or flood, are not
commercially available under builder's risk policies, by endorsement or otherwise,
such insurance may be provided through other insurance policies acceptable to Owner
and Contractor.
3. cover, as insured property, at least the following: (a) the Work and all materials,
supplies, machinery, apparatus, equipment, fixtures, and other property of a similar
nature that are to be incorporated into or used in the preparation, fabrication,
construction, erection, or completion of the Work, including Owner -furnished or
assigned property; (b) spare parts inventory required within the scope of the Contract;
and (c) temporary works which are not intended to form part of the permanent
constructed Work but which are intended to provide working access to the Site, or to
the Work under construction, or which are intended to provide temporary support for
the Work under construction, including scaffolding, form work, fences, shoring,
falsework, and temporary structures.
4. cover expenses incurred in the repair or replacement of any insured property
(including but not limited to fees and charges of engineers and architects).
5. extend to cover damage or loss to insured property while in temporary storage at the
Site or in a storage location outside the Site (but not including property stored at the
premises of a manufacturer or Supplier).
6. extend to cover damage or loss to insured property while in transit.
7. allow for partial occupation or use of the Work by Owner, such that those portions of
the Work that are not yet occupied or used by Owner shall remain covered by the
builder's risk insurance.
8. allow for the waiver of the insurer's subrogation rights, as set forth below.
9. provide primary coverage for all losses and damages caused by the perils or causes of
loss covered.
10. not include a co-insurance clause.
11. include an exception for ensuing losses from physical damage or loss with respect to
any defective workmanship, design, or materials exclusions.
12. include performance/hot testing and start-up.
13. be maintained in effect, subject to the provisions herein regarding Substantial
Completion and partial occupancy or use of the Work by Owner, until the Work is
complete.
B. Notice of Cancellation or Change: All the policies of insurance (and the certificates or other
evidence thereof) required to be purchased and maintained in accordance with this
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Paragraph 6.05 will contain a provision or endorsement that the coverage afforded will not
be canceled or materially changed or renewal refused until at least 10 days prior written
notice has been given to the purchasing policyholder. Within three days of receipt of any
such written notice, the purchasing policyholder shall provide a copy of the notice to each
other insured.
C. Deductibles: The purchaser of any required builder's risk or property insurance shall pay for
costs not covered because of the application of a policy deductible.
D. Partial Occupancy or Use by Owner: If Owner will occupy or use a portion or portions of the
Work prior to Substantial Completion of all the Work as provided in Paragraph 15.04, then
Owner (directly, if it is the purchaser of the builder's risk policy, or through Contractor) will
provide notice of such occupancy or use to the builder's risk insurer. The builder's risk
insurance shall not be canceled or permitted to lapse on account of any such partial use or
occupancy; rather, those portions of the Work that are occupied or used by Owner may
come off the builder's risk policy, while those portions of the Work not yet occupied or
used by Owner shall remain covered by the builder's risk insurance.
E. Additional Insurance: If Contractor elects to obtain other special insurance to be included in
or supplement the builder's risk or property insurance policies provided under this
Paragraph 6.05, it may do so at Contractor's expense.
F. Insurance of Other Property: If the express insurance provisions of the Contract do not
require or address the insurance of a property item or interest, such as tools, construction
equipment, or other personal property owned by Contractor, a Subcontractor, or an
employee of Contractor or a Subcontractor, then the entity or individual owning such
property item will be responsible for deciding whether to insure it, and if so in what
amount.
6.06 Waiver of Rights
A. All policies purchased in accordance with Paragraph 6.05, expressly including the builder's
risk policy, shall contain provisions to the effect that in the event of payment of any loss or
damage the insurers will have no rights of recovery against any insureds thereunder, or
against Engineer or its consultants, or their officers, directors, members, partners,
employees, agents, consultants, or subcontractors. Owner and Contractor waive all rights
against each other and the respective officers, directors, members, partners, employees,
agents, consultants, and subcontractors of each and any of them, for all losses and
damages caused by, arising out of, or resulting from any of the perils or causes of loss
covered by such policies and any other property insurance applicable to the Work; and, in
addition, waive all such rights against Engineer, its consultants, all Subcontractors, all
individuals or entities identified in the Supplementary Conditions as insureds, and the
officers, directors, members, partners, employees, agents, consultants, and subcontractors
of each and any of them, under such policies for losses and damages so caused. None of
the above waivers shall extend to the rights that any party making such waiver may have to
the proceeds of insurance held by Owner or Contractor as trustee or fiduciary, or otherwise
payable under any policy so issued.
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C. Any insurance policy maintained by Owner covering any loss, damage or consequential loss
referred to in Paragraph 6.06.13 shall contain provisions to the effect that in the event of
payment of any such loss, damage, or consequential loss, the insurers will have no rights of
recovery against Contractor, Subcontractors, or Engineer, or the officers, directors,
members, partners, employees, agents, consultants, or subcontractors of each and any of
them.
D. Contractor shall be responsible for assuring that the agreement under which a
Subcontractor performs a portion of the Work contains provisions whereby the
Subcontractor waives all rights against Owner, Contractor, all individuals or entities
identified in the Supplementary Conditions as insureds, the Engineer and its consultants,
and the officers, directors, members, partners, employees, agents, consultants, and
subcontractors of each and any of them, for all losses and damages caused by, arising out
of, relating to, or resulting from any of the perils or causes of loss covered by builder's risk
insurance and any other property insurance applicable to the Work.
6.07 Receipt and Application of Property Insurance Proceeds
A. Any insured loss under the builder's risk and other policies of insurance required by
Paragraph 6.05 will be adjusted and settled with the named insured that purchased the
policy. Such named insured shall act as fiduciary for the other insureds, and give notice to
such other insureds that adjustment and settlement of a claim is in progress. Any other
insured may state its position regarding a claim for insured loss in writing within 15 days
after notice of such claim.
B. Proceeds for such insured losses may be made payable by the insurer either jointly to
multiple insureds, or to the named insured that purchased the policy in its own right and as
fiduciary for other insureds, subject to the requirements of any applicable mortgage clause.
A named insured receiving insurance proceeds under the builder's risk and other policies of
insurance required by Paragraph 6.05 shall distribute such proceeds in accordance with
such agreement as the parties in interest may reach, or as otherwise required under the
dispute resolution provisions of this Contract or applicable Laws and Regulations.
C. If no other special agreement is reached, the damaged Work shall be repaired or replaced,
the money so received applied on account thereof, and the Work and the cost thereof
covered by Change Order, if needed.
ARTICLE 7 — CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES
7.01 Supervision and Superintendence
A. Contractor shall supervise, inspect, and direct the Work competently and efficiently,
devoting such attention thereto and applying such skills and expertise as may be necessary
to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents. Contractor shall be solely
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responsible for the means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of
construction.
B. At all times during the progress of the Work, Contractor shall assign a competent resident
superintendent who shall not be replaced without written notice to Owner and Engineer
except under extraordinary circumstances.
C. Contractor shall, before beginning any work, submit a list of phone numbers for responsible
company personnel empowered to respond to and/or act upon any emergency situation
that may be encountered during the course of the Contract, regardless of time of day.
Maximum response time shall be 1.5 hours after notification.
7.02 Labor, Working Hours
A. Contractor shall provide competent, suitably qualified personnel to survey and lay out the
Work and perform construction as required by the Contract Documents. Contractor shall at
all times maintain good discipline and order at the Site.
B. Except as otherwise required for the safety or protection of persons or the Work or
property at the Site or adjacent thereto, and except as otherwise stated in the Contract
Documents, all Work at the Site shall be performed during regular working hours, Monday
through Friday. Contractor will not perform Work on a Saturday, Sunday, or any legal
holiday. Contractor may perform Work outside regular working hours or on Saturdays,
Sundays, or legal holidays only with Owner's written consent, which will not be
unreasonably withheld.
1. Contractor's normal work hours shall be 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday
with a normal work week being 40 hours. For work in major thoroughfares, work shall
be performed between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM or from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
2. Owner's legal holidays are New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday,
Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and
Christmas Day.
3. No work will be scheduled or performed on Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays unless
Contractor lives Owner 72 -hours prior notice. This requirement will be waived for any
emergency work that threatens the safety of the public or puts the Project at risk.
C. Contractor shall be responsible for the cost of any overtime pay or other expense incurred
by Owner for Engineer's services (including those of the Resident Project Representative, if
any), Owner's representative, and construction observation services, occasioned by the
performance of the Work on any Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, or as overtime on any
regular work day. If Contractor is responsible, but does not pay, or if the parties are unable
to agree as to the amount owed, then Owner may impose a reasonable set-off against
payments due under Article 15.
1. For purposes of administering the foregoing requirement, the Supplementary
Conditions identify the additional overtime costs associated with inspection
performed by Owner's Site Representative and Engineer's Resident Prosect
Representative.
7.03 Services, Materials, and Equipment
A. Unless otherwise specified in the Contract Documents, Contractor shall provide and
assume full responsibility for all services, materials, equipment, labor, transportation,
construction equipment and machinery, tools, appliances, fuel, power, light, heat,
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telephone, water, sanitary facilities, temporary facilities, and all other facilities and
incidentals necessary for the performance, testing, start up, and completion of the Work,
whether or not such items are specifically called for in the Contract Documents.
B. All materials and equipment incorporated into the Work shall be of good quality and new,
except as otherwise provided in the Contract Documents. All special warranties and
guarantees required by the Specifications shall expressly run to the benefit of Owner. If
required by Engineer, Contractor shall furnish satisfactory evidence (including reports of
required tests) as to the source, kind, and quality of materials and equipment.
C. All materials and equipment shall be stored, applied, installed, connected, erected,
protected, used, cleaned, and conditioned in accordance with instructions of the applicable
Supplier, except as otherwise may be provided in the Contract Documents.
7.04 "Or Equals"
A. Whenever an item of material or equipment is specified or described in the Contract
Documents by using the name of a proprietary item or the name of a particular Supplier,
the Contract Price has been based upon Contractor furnishing such item as specified. The
specification or description of such an item is intended to establish the type, function,
appearance, and quality required. Unless the specification or description contains or is
followed by words reading that no like, equivalent, or "or equal" item is permitted,
Contractor may request that Engineer authorize the use of other items of material or
equipment, or items from other proposed suppliers under the circumstances described
below.
1. If Engineer in its sole discretion determines that an item of material or equipment
proposed by Contractor is functionally equal to that named and sufficiently similar so
that no change in related Work will be required, Engineer shall deem it an "or equal"
item. For the purposes of this paragraph, a proposed item of material or equipment
will be considered functionally equal to an item so named if:
a. in the exercise of reasonable judgment Engineer determines that:
1) it is at least equal in materials of construction, quality, durability,
appearance, strength, and design characteristics;
2) it will reliably perform at least equally well the function and achieve the
results imposed by the design concept of the completed Project as a
functioning whole;
3) it has a proven record of performance and availability of responsive service;
and
4) it is not objectionable to Owner.
b. Contractor certifies that, if approved and incorporated into the Work:
1) there will be no increase in cost to the Owner or increase in Contract Times;
and
2) it will conform substantially to the detailed requirements of the item named
in the Contract Documents.
B. Contractor's Expense: Contractor shall provide all data in support of any proposed "or
equal" item at Contractor's expense.
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C. Engineer's Evaluation and Determination: Engineer will be allowed a reasonable time to
evaluate each "or -equal" request. Engineer may require Contractor to furnish additional
data about the proposed "or -equal" item. Engineer will be the sole judge of acceptability.
No "or -equal" item will be ordered, furnished, installed, or utilized until Engineer's review is
complete and Engineer determines that the proposed item is an "or -equal", which will be
evidenced by an approved Shop Drawing or other written communication. Engineer will
advise Contractor in writing of any negative determination.
D. Effect of Engineer's Determination: Neither approval nor denial of an "or -equal" request
shall result in any change in Contract Price. The Engineer's denial of an "or -equal" request
shall be final and binding, and may not be reversed through an appeal under any provision
of the Contract Documents.
E. Treatment as a Substitution Request: If Engineer determines that an item of material or
equipment proposed by Contractor does not qualify as an "or -equal" item, Contractor may
request that Engineer considered the proposed item as a substitute pursuant to Paragraph
7.05.
7.05 Substitutes
A. Unless the specification or description of an item of material or equipment required to be
furnished under the Contract Documents contains or is followed by words reading that no
substitution is permitted, Contractor may request that Engineer authorize the use of other
items of material or equipment under the circumstances described below. To the extent
possible such requests shall be made before commencement of related construction at the
Site.
1. Contractor shall submit sufficient information as provided below to allow Engineer to
determine if the item of material or equipment proposed is functionally equivalent to
that named and an acceptable substitute therefor. Engineer will not accept requests
for review of proposed substitute items of material or equipment from anyone other
than Contractor.
2. The requirements for review by Engineer will be as set forth in Paragraph 7.05.13, as
supplemented by the Specifications, and as Engineer may decide is appropriate under
the circumstances.
3. Contractor shall make written application to Engineer for review of a proposed
substitute item of material or equipment that Contractor seeks to furnish or use. The
application:
a. shall certify that the proposed substitute item will:
1) perform adequately the functions and achieve the results called for by the
general design,
2) be similar in substance to that specified, and
3) be suited to the same use as that specified.
b. will state:
1) the extent, if any, to which the use of the proposed substitute item will
necessitate a change in Contract Times,
2) whether use of the proposed substitute item in the Work will require a
change in any of the Contract Documents (or in the provisions of any other
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direct contract with Owner for other work on the Project) to adapt the
design to the proposed substitute item, and
3) whether incorporation or use of the proposed substitute item in connection
with the Work is subject to payment of any license fee or royalty.
c. will identify:
1) all variations of the proposed substitute item from that specified, and
2) available engineering, sales, maintenance, repair, and replacement services.
d. shall contain an itemized estimate of all costs or credits that will result directly or
indirectly from use of such substitute item, including but not limited to changes in
Contract Price, shared savings, costs of redesign, and claims of other contractors
affected by any resulting change.
B. Engineer's Evaluation and Determination: Engineer will be allowed a reasonable time to
evaluate each substitute request, and to obtain comments and direction from Owner.
Engineer may require Contractor to furnish additional data about the proposed substitute
item. Engineer will be the sole judge of acceptability. No substitute will be ordered,
furnished, installed, or utilized until Engineer's review is complete and Engineer determines
that the proposed item is an acceptable substitute. Engineer's determination will be
evidenced by a Field Order or a proposed Change Order accounting for the substitution
itself and all related impacts, including changes in Contract Price or Contract Times.
Engineer will advise Contractor in writing of any negative determination.
C. Special Guarantee: Owner may require Contractor to furnish at Contractor's expense a
special performance guarantee or other surety with respect to any substitute.
D. Reimbursement of Engineer's Cost: Engineer will record Engineer's costs in evaluating a
substitute proposed or submitted by Contractor. Whether or not Engineer approves a
substitute so proposed or submitted by Contractor, Contractor shall reimburse Owner for
the reasonable charges of Engineer for evaluating each such proposed substitute.
Contractor shall also reimburse Owner for the reasonable charges of Engineer for making
changes in the Contract Documents (or in the provisions of any other direct contract with
Owner) resulting from the acceptance of each proposed substitute.
E. Contractor's Expense: Contractor shall provide all data in support of any proposed
substitute at Contractor's expense.
F. Effect of Engineer's Determination: If Engineer approves the substitution request,
Contractor shall execute the proposed Change Order and proceed with the substitution.
The Engineer's denial of a substitution request shall be final and binding, and may not be
reversed through an appeal under any provision of the Contract Documents. Contractor
may challenge the scope of reimbursement costs imposed under Paragraph 7.05.D, by
timely submittal of a Change Proposal.
7.06 Concerning Subcontractors, Suppliers, and Others
A. Contractor may retain Subcontractors and Suppliers for the performance of parts of the
Work. Such Subcontractors and Suppliers must be acceptable to Owner.
B. Contractor shall retain specific Subcontractors, Suppliers, or other individuals or entities for
the performance of designated parts of the Work if required by the Contract to do so.
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C. Subsequent to the submittal of Contractor's Bid or final negotiation of the terms of the
Contract, Owner may not require Contractor to retain any Subcontractor, Supplier, or other
individual or entity to furnish or perform any of the Work against which Contractor has
reasonable objection.
D. Prior to entry into any binding subcontract or purchase order, Contractor shall submit to
Owner the identity of the proposed Subcontractor or Supplier (unless Owner has already
deemed such proposed Subcontractor or Supplier acceptable, during the bidding process or
otherwise). Such proposed Subcontractor or Supplier shall be deemed acceptable to Owner
unless Owner raises a substantive, reasonable objection within five days.
E. Owner may require the replacement of any Subcontractor, Supplier, or other individual or
entity retained by Contractor to perform any part of the Work. Owner also may require
Contractor to retain specific replacements; provided, however, that Owner may not require
a replacement to which Contractor has a reasonable objection. If Contractor has submitted
the identity of certain Subcontractors, Suppliers, or other individuals or entities for
acceptance by Owner, and Owner has accepted it (either in writing or by failing to make
written objection thereto), then Owner may subsequently revoke the acceptance of any
such Subcontractor, Supplier, or other individual or entity so identified solely on the basis
of substantive, reasonable objection after due investigation. Contractor shall submit an
acceptable replacement for the rejected Subcontractor, Supplier, or other individual or
entity.
F. If Owner requires the replacement of any Subcontractor, Supplier, or other individual or
entity retained by Contractor to perform any part of the Work, then Contractor shall be
entitled to an adjustment in Contract Price or Contract Times, or both, with respect to the
replacement; and Contractor shall initiate a Change Proposal for such adjustment within 30
days of Owner's requirement of replacement.
G. No acceptance by Owner of any such Subcontractor, Supplier, or other individual or entity,
whether initially or as a replacement, shall constitute a waiver of the right of Owner to the
completion of the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents.
H. On a monthly basis Contractor shall submit to Engineer a complete list of all Subcontractors
and Suppliers having a direct contract with Contractor, and of all other Subcontractors and
Suppliers known to Contractor at the time of submittal.
Contractor shall be fully responsible to Owner and Engineer for all acts and omissions of the
Subcontractors, Suppliers, and other individuals or entities performing or furnishing any of
the Work just as Contractor is responsible for Contractor's own acts and omissions.
J. Contractor shall be solely responsible for scheduling and coordinating the work of
Subcontractors, Suppliers, and all other individuals or entities performing or furnishing any
of the Work.
K. Contractor shall restrict all Subcontractors, Suppliers, and such other individuals or entities
performing or furnishing any of the Work from communicating with Engineer or Owner,
except through Contractor or in case of an emergency, or as otherwise expressly allowed
herein.
L. The divisions and sections of the Specifications and the identifications of any Drawings shall
not control Contractor in dividing the Work among Subcontractors or Suppliers or
delineating the Work to be performed by any specific trade.
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M. All Work performed for Contractor by a Subcontractor or Supplier shall be pursuant to an
appropriate contractual agreement that specifically binds the Subcontractor or Supplier to
the applicable terms and conditions of the Contract Documents for the benefit of Owner
and Engineer.
N. Owner may furnish to any Subcontractor or Supplier, to the extent practicable, information
about amounts paid to Contractor on account of Work performed for Contractor by the
particular Subcontractor or Supplier.
O. Nothing in the Contract Documents:
1. shall create for the benefit of any such Subcontractor, Supplier, or other individual or
entity any contractual relationship between Owner or Engineer and any such
Subcontractor, Supplier, or other individual or entity; nor
2. shall create any obligation on the part of Owner or Engineer to pay or to see to the
payment of any money due any such Subcontractor, Supplier, or other individual or
entity except as may otherwise be required by Laws and Regulations.
7.07 Patent Fees and Royalties
A. Contractor shall pay all license fees and royalties and assume all costs incident to the use in
the performance of the Work or the incorporation in the Work of any invention, design,
process, product, or device which is the subject of patent rights or copyrights held by
others. If a particular invention, design, process, product, or device is specified in the
Contract Documents for use in the performance of the Work and if, to the actual
knowledge of Owner or Engineer, its use is subject to patent rights or copyrights calling for
the payment of any license fee or royalty to others, the existence of such rights shall be
disclosed by Owner in the Contract Documents.
B. To the fullest extent permitted by Laws and Regulations, Owner shall indemnify and hold
harmless Contractor, and its officers, directors, members, partners, employees, agents,
consultants, and subcontractors from and against all claims, costs, losses, and damages
(including but not limited to all fees and charges of engineers, architects, attorneys, and
other professionals, and all court or arbitration or other dispute resolution costs) arising
out of or relating to any infringement of patent rights or copyrights incident to the use in
the performance of the Work or resulting from the incorporation in the Work of any
invention, design, process, product, or device specified in the Contract Documents, but not
identified as being subject to payment of any license fee or royalty to others required by
patent rights or copyrights.
C. To the fullest extent permitted by Laws and Regulations, Contractor shall indemnify and
hold harmless Owner and Engineer, and the officers, directors, members, partners,
employees, agents, consultants and subcontractors of each and any of them from and
against all claims, costs, losses, and damages (including but not limited to all fees and
charges of engineers, architects, attorneys, and other professionals and all court or
arbitration or other dispute resolution costs) arising out of or relating to any infringement
of patent rights or copyrights incident to the use in the performance of the Work or
resulting from the incorporation in the Work of any invention, design, process, product, or
device not specified in the Contract Documents.
7.08 Permits
A. Unless otherwise provided in the Contract Documents, Contractor shall obtain and pay for
all construction permits and licenses. Owner shall assist Contractor, when necessary, in
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obtaining such permits and licenses. Contractor shall pay all governmental charges and
inspection fees necessary for the prosecution of the Work which are applicable at the time
of the submission of Contractor's Bid (or when Contractor became bound under a
negotiated contract). Owner shall pay all charges of utility owners for connections for
providing permanent service to the Work
7.09 Taxes
A. Contractor shall pay all sales, consumer, use, and other similar taxes required to be paid by
Contractor in accordance with the Laws and Regulations of the place of the Project which
are applicable during the performance of the Work.
B. Owner is exempt from payment of sales and compensating; use taxes of the State of North
Carolina and of cities and counties thereof on all materials to be incorporated into the
Work.
C. Contractor shall be reimbursed for certain sales or use taxes paid to the State of North
Carolina for building materials, supplies, fixtures and equipment that become a part of the
Work (NC Revenue Laws G.S. 105-54). Contractor's Bid shall not include such North
Carolina sales or use taxes in the Bid amounts or the Contract Price as these will be
reimbursed separately. Contractor shall include and pay all other taxes imposed by
governmental authorities which are applicable to the Contract.
1. Use tax is also due on construction equipment brought into North Carolina for use in
the performance of Owner's contracts (NC Revenue Laws G.S. 105-164.4 and 105-
164.6).
2. Contractor is also liable for payment of applicable privilege licenses and for payment
of applicable franchise, corporate income, and withholding taxes (NC Revenue Laws
G.S. 105-122, 105-134, and 105-163.2).
D. Owner's exemption does not apply to construction tools, machinery, equipment, or other
Property purchased by or leased by Contractor, or to supplies or materials not incorporated
into the Work. Sales or use taxes paid to states other than North Carolina are not eligible
for reimbursement referenced above and should be included in the Bid.
E. In order to receive the sales and use tax reimbursement, Contractor shall provide a detailed
listing of North Carolina sales and use taxes paid on eligible purchases on the State/County
Sales & Use Tax Statement ("Tax Statement") form provided in the Contract Documents.
Tax Statements shall be submitted with each Application for Payment and shall include
invoices documenting the eligible purchases made by Contractor or by Subcontractor
and/or Supplier. Contractor shall not include taxes paid outside of North Carolina on this
form.
F. Tax Statements must indicate whether such tax was paid by Contractor or by
Subcontractor. If no taxes have been paid for the period in which a payment request is
being submitted by Contractor, then Contractor shall indicate "No taxes paid this period"
and submit Tax Statement accordingly. Tax Statements must be completed and signed by
the Contractor's/Subcontractor's company officer submitting the statement and certified
by a Notary Public. Tax Statement must list in detail the sales/use tax paid for each
individual invoice paid by the Contractor/Subcontractor. No lump sum, running total, or
copies of previously reported statements will be accepted. Tax Statements must show
separately the North Carolina state and the county sales/use tax paid, identifying the
countv accordini?Iv. The applicable sales taxes shall be based upon the rate in effect at the
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time such taxes are paid. In the event Contractor makes several purchases from the same
vendor, Tax Statements shall indicate the invoice numbers, the inclusive dates of the
invoices, the total amount of the invoices, and the sales and use taxes paid thereon. Tax
Statement shall include the cost of any tangible personal property withdrawn from
Contractor's warehouse stock and the amount of sales or use tax paid thereon by
Contractor. Similar statements by Subcontractors shall be obtained by Contractor and
furnished to Owner.
G. Tax Statements will be reviewed and approved by Owner prior to paying the sales and use
tax reimbursement.
7.10 Laws and Regulations
A. Contractor shall give all notices required by and shall comply with all Laws and Regulations
applicable to the performance of the Work. Except where otherwise expressly required by
applicable Laws and Regulations, neither Owner nor Engineer shall be responsible for
monitoring Contractor's compliance with any Laws or Regulations.
B. If Contractor performs any Work or takes any other action knowing or having reason to
know that it is contrary to Laws or Regulations, Contractor shall bear all resulting costs and
losses, and shall indemnify and hold harmless Owner and Engineer, and the officers,
directors, members, partners, employees, agents, consultants, and subcontractors of each
and any of them from and against all claims, costs, losses, and damages (including but not
limited to all fees and charges of engineers, architects, attorneys, and other professionals
and all court or arbitration or other dispute resolution costs) arising out of or relating to
such Work or other action. It shall not be Contractor's responsibility to make certain that
the Work described in the Contract Documents is in accordance with Laws and Regulations,
but this shall not relieve Contractor of Contractor's obligations under Paragraph 3.03.
C. Owner or Contractor may give notice to the other party of any changes after the
submission of Contractor's Bid (or after the date when Contractor became bound under a
negotiated contract) in Laws or Regulations having an effect on the cost or time of
performance of the Work, including but not limited to changes in Laws or Regulations
having an effect on procuring permits and on sales, use, value-added, consumption, and
other similar taxes. If Owner and Contractor are unable to agree on entitlement to or on
the amount or extent, if any, of any adjustment in Contract Price or Contract Times
resulting from such changes, then within 30 days of such notice Contractor may submit a
Change Proposal, or Owner may initiate a Claim.
D. References in the Contract Documents to local codes shall mean the City of Charlotte,
North Carolina.
E. Other standards and codes that apply to the Work may be designated in the Specifications.
F. Non -Discrimination
1. Contractor shall comply with requirements of Owner's Commercial Non -
Discrimination Policy and shall execute Commercial Non -Discrimination Certification
Form included with the Contract Documents.
G. Tobacco Usage
1. Contractor shall comply with Owner's tobacco use policy while on Owner's property.
Tobacco use is allowed outside in designated areas only.
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H. E -Verify
1. As a condition for payment under this Contract, Contractor shall:
a. Comply with the E -Verify requirements set forth in Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the
North Carolina General Statutes (the "E -Verify Requirements"); and
b. Cause each Subcontractor under this Contract to comply with such E-Ve
reauirements as well.
2. Contractor shall indemnifv and save harmless Owner from all losses. damages. costs
expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees), obligations, duties, fines, penalties,
interest charges and other liabilities (including; settlement amounts) incurred on
account of anv failure by Contractor or anv Subcontractor to comoly with the E-Verifv
requirements.
Debarment
1. This Contract will not be awarded to any entity that has been suspended by the State
of North Carolina or any agency or department thereof for conviction or indictment of
any of the offenses enumerated in NCGS 133-27.
2. Subcontracts of any tier will not be awarded to a Subcontractor that has been
suspended for conviction or indictment of any of the offenses enumerated in NCGS
1 22-77
7.11 Record Documents
A. Contractor shall maintain in a safe place at the Site one printed record copy of all Drawings,
Specifications, Addenda, Change Orders, Work Change Directives, Field Orders, written
interpretations and clarifications, and approved Shop Drawings. Contractor shall keep such
record documents in good order and annotate them to show changes made during
construction. These record documents, together with all approved Samples, will be
available to Engineer for reference. Upon completion of the Work, Contractor shall deliver
these record documents to Engineer.
7.12 Safety and Protection
A. Contractor shall be solely responsible for initiating, maintaining, and supervising all safety
precautions and programs in connection with the Work. Such responsibility does not
relieve Subcontractors of their responsibility for the safety of persons or property in the
performance of their work, nor for compliance with applicable safety Laws and Regulations.
Contractor shall take all necessary precautions for the safety of, and shall provide the
necessary protection to prevent damage, injury, or loss to:
1. all persons on the Site or who may be affected by the Work;
2. all the Work and materials and equipment to be incorporated therein, whether in
storage on or off the Site; and
3. other property at the Site or adjacent thereto, including trees, shrubs, lawns, walks,
pavements, roadways, structures, other work in progress, utilities, and Underground
Facilities not designated for removal, relocation, or replacement in the course of
construction.
B. Contractor shall comply with all applicable Laws and Regulations relating to the safety of
persons or property, or to the protection of persons or property from damage, injury, or
loss; and shall erect and maintain all necessary safeguards for such safety and protection.
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Contractor shall notify Owner; the owners of adjacent property, Underground Facilities,
and other utilities; and other contractors and utility owners performing work at or adjacent
to the Site, when prosecution of the Work may affect them, and shall cooperate with them
in the protection, removal, relocation, and replacement of their property or work in
progress.
C. Contractor shall comply with the applicable requirements of Owner's safety programs, if
any. The Supplementary Conditions identify any Owner's safety programs that are
applicable to the Work.
D. Contractor shall inform Owner and Engineer of the specific requirements of Contractor's
safety program with which Owner's and Engineer's employees and representatives must
comply while at the Site.
E. All damage, injury, or loss to any property referred to in Paragraph 7.12.A.2 or 7.12.A.3
caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, by Contractor, any Subcontractor,
Supplier, or any other individual or entity directly or indirectly employed by any of them to
perform any of the Work, or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, shall be
remedied by Contractor at its expense (except damage or loss attributable to the fault of
Drawings or Specifications or to the acts or omissions of Owner or Engineer or anyone
employed by any of them, or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, and not
attributable, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, to the fault or negligence of
Contractor or any Subcontractor, Supplier, or other individual or entity directly or indirectly
employed by any of them).
F. Contractor's duties and responsibilities for safety and protection shall continue until such
time as all the Work is completed and Engineer has issued a notice to Owner and
Contractor in accordance with Paragraph 15.06.6 that the Work is acceptable (except as
otherwise expressly provided in connection with Substantial Completion).
G. Contractor's duties and responsibilities for safety and protection shall resume whenever
Contractor or any Subcontractor or Supplier returns to the Site to fulfill warranty or
correction obligations, or to conduct other tasks arising from the Contract Documents.
H. Contractor shall provide Owner with copy of written safety program to meet the needs of
the Project. Additionally, Contractor shall furnish the following to the Owner:
1. A copy of Contractor's drug; and alcohol abuse program;
2. Fire protection and emergency evacuation plan;
3. Information regarding worker's compensation medical services and first aid on the
Site; and
4. Determination of PPE needs and documentation of PPE assessment.
I. Contractor shall provide Owner with copies of any applicable work permits, if requested.
7.13 Safety Representative
A. Contractor shall designate a qualified and experienced safety representative at the Site
whose duties and responsibilities shall be the prevention of accidents and the maintaining
and supervising of safety precautions and programs.
7.14 Hazard Communication Programs
A. Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating any exchange of material safety data
sheets (formerly known as material safety data sheets) or other hazard communication
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information required to be made available to or exchanged between or among employers
at the Site in accordance with Laws or Regulations.
7.15 Emergencies
A. In emergencies affecting the safety or protection of persons or the Work or property at the
Site or adjacent thereto, Contractor is obligated to act to prevent threatened damage,
injury, or loss. Contractor shall give Engineer prompt written notice if Contractor believes
that any significant changes in the Work or variations from the Contract Documents have
been caused thereby or are required as a result thereof. If Engineer determines that a
change in the Contract Documents is required because of the action taken by Contractor in
response to such an emergency, a Work Change Directive or Change Order will be issued.
B. Contractor agrees to provide emergency contracting services as needed to assist Owner in
restoring; and/or maintaining; water and sewer service to the public during; declared
emergency situations.
1. The activation of this provision of the Contract is at Owner's sole discretion as a result
of an emergency situation that requires resources beyond that which Owner is
capable of providing.
2. All other terms and conditions of the Contract shall apply to this provision unless
otherwise noted. Under no circumstances will this provision be construed to relieve
Contractor of such obligations as they may have under this Contract to protect,
maintain, replace, restore, repair and/or insure the work performed pursuant to this
Contract from the conditions giving rise to any emergency condition.
3. The type of work required during an emergency situation will vary and cannot be
accurately described or detailed; however the general nature of the work shall be
related to water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, pipelines, sewage lift
stations, water booster pump stations, and all other infrastructure.
4. Contractor shall perform work as directed by Owner or Engineer. Engineer shall
determine specifics of the work Contractor shall perform, as the situation requires.
The services provided by Contractor under this provision shall be limited to that which
is essential to providing water and sewer service to the public and protecting the
environment. Owner shall make the final determination of such services.
5. Contractor shall be available for emergency work during the duration of the Contract.
6. If Contractor believes that any services provided under this provision have or will
prevent Contractor from completing the Work within the Contract Times, Contractor
shall submit a Change Proposal request in accordance with the provisions of Article
11.06.
7. Payment to Contractor for services performed under this provision shall be in the form
of a Change Order. Work performed that is substantially similar to the work required
by this Contract shall be at the rate(s) established herein. Work performed that is
substantially differed from the work required by this Contract shall be at prevailing
industry rates during times of non -emergency.
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7.16 Shop Drawings, Samples, and Other Submittals
A. Shop Drawing and Sample Submittal Requirements:
1. Before submitting a Shop Drawing or Sample, Contractor shall have:
a. reviewed and coordinated the Shop Drawing or Sample with other Shop Drawings
and Samples and with the requirements of the Work and the Contract
Documents;
b. determined and verified all field measurements, quantities, dimensions, specified
performance and design criteria, installation requirements, materials, catalog
numbers, and similar information with respect thereto;
C. determined and verified the suitability of all materials and equipment offered
with respect to the indicated application, fabrication, shipping, handling, storage,
assembly, and installation pertaining to the performance of the Work; and
d. determined and verified all information relative to Contractor's responsibilities
for means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction, and
safety precautions and programs incident thereto.
2. Each submittal shall bear a stamp or specific written certification that Contractor has
satisfied Contractor's obligations under the Contract Documents with respect to
Contractor's review of that submittal, and that Contractor approves the submittal.
3. With each submittal, Contractor shall give Engineer specific written notice of any
variations that the Shop Drawing or Sample may have from the requirements of the
Contract Documents. This notice shall be set forth in a written communication
separate from the Shop Drawings or Sample submittal; and, in addition, in the case of
Shop Drawings by a specific notation made on each Shop Drawing submitted to
Engineer for review and approval of each such variation.
B. Submittal Procedures for Shop Drawings and Samples: Contractor shall submit Shop
Drawings and Samples to Engineer for review and approval in accordance with the
accepted Schedule of Submittals. Each submittal will be identified as Engineer may require.
1. Shop Drawings:
a. Contractor shall submit the number of copies required in the Specifications.
b. Data shown on the Shop Drawings will be complete with respect to quantities,
dimensions, specified performance and design criteria, materials, and similar data
to show Engineer the services, materials, and equipment Contractor proposes to
provide and to enable Engineer to review the information for the limited
purposes required by Paragraph 7.16.D.
2. Samples:
a. Contractor shall submit the number of Samples required in the Specifications.
b. Contractor shall clearly identify each Sample as to material, Supplier, pertinent
data such as catalog numbers, the use for which intended and other data as
Engineer may require to enable Engineer to review the submittal for the limited
purposes required by Paragraph 7.16.D.
3. Where a Shop Drawing or Sample is required by the Contract Documents or the
Schedule of Submittals, any related Work performed prior to Engineer's review and
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approval of the pertinent submittal will be at the sole expense and responsibility of
Contractor.
C. Other Submittals: Contractor shall submit other submittals to Engineer in accordance with
the accepted Schedule of Submittals, and pursuant to the applicable terms of the
Specifications.
D. Engineer's Review:
1. Engineer will provide timely review of Shop Drawings and Samples in accordance with
the Schedule of Submittals acceptable to Engineer. Engineer's review and approval will
be only to determine if the items covered by the submittals will, after installation or
incorporation in the Work, conform to the information given in the Contract
Documents and be compatible with the design concept of the completed Project as a
functioning whole as indicated by the Contract Documents.
2. Engineer's review and approval will not extend to means, methods, techniques,
sequences, or procedures of construction or to safety precautions or programs
incident thereto.
3. Engineer's review and approval of a separate item as such will not indicate approval of
the assembly in which the item functions.
4. Engineer's review and approval of a Shop Drawing or Sample shall not relieve
Contractor from responsibility for any variation from the requirements of the Contract
Documents unless Contractor has complied with the requirements of Paragraph
7.16.A.3 and Engineer has given written approval of each such variation by specific
written notation thereof incorporated in or accompanying the Shop Drawing or
Sample. Engineer will document any such approved variation from the requirements
of the Contract Documents in a Field Order.
5. Engineer's review and approval of a Shop Drawing or Sample shall not relieve
Contractor from responsibility for complying with the requirements of Paragraph
7.16.A and B.
6. Engineer's review and approval of a Shop Drawing or Sample, or of a variation from
the requirements of the Contract Documents, shall not, under any circumstances,
change the Contract Times or Contract Price, unless such changes are included in a
Change Order.
7. Neither Engineer's receipt, review, acceptance or approval of a Shop Drawing, Sample,
or other submittal shall result in such item becoming a Contract Document.
8. Contractor shall perform the Work in compliance with the requirements and
commitments set forth in approved Shop Drawings and Samples, subject to the
provisions of Paragraph 7.16.D.4.
E. Resubmittal Procedures:
1. Contractor shall make corrections required by Engineer and shall return the required
number of corrected copies of Shop Drawings and submit, as required, new Samples
for review and approval. Contractor shall direct specific attention in writing to
revisions other than the corrections called for by Engineer on previous submittals.
2. Contractor shall furnish required submittals with sufficient information and accuracy
to obtain required approval of an item with no more than three submittals. Engineer
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will record Engineer's time for reviewing a fourth or subsequent submittal of a Shop
Drawings, sample, or other item requiring approval, and Contractor shall be
responsible for Engineer's charges to Owner for such time. Owner may impose a set-
off against payments due to Contractor to secure reimbursement for such charges.
3. If Contractor requests a change of a previously approved submittal item, Contractor
shall be responsible for Engineer's charges to Owner for its review time, and Owner
may impose a set-off against payments due to Contractor to secure reimbursement
for such charges, unless the need for such change is beyond the control of Contractor.
7.17 Contractor's General Warranty and Guarantee
A. Contractor warrants and guarantees to Owner that all Work will be in accordance with the
Contract Documents and will not be defective. Engineer and its officers, directors,
members, partners, employees, agents, consultants, and subcontractors shall be entitled to
rely on Contractor's warranty and guarantee.
B. Contractor's warranty and guarantee hereunder excludes defects or damage caused by:
1. abuse, modification, or improper maintenance or operation by persons other than
Contractor, Subcontractors, Suppliers, or any other individual or entity for whom
Contractor is responsible; or
2. normal wear and tear under normal usage.
C. Contractor's obligation to perform and complete the Work in accordance with the Contract
Documents shall be absolute. None of the following will constitute an acceptance of Work
that is not in accordance with the Contract Documents or a release of Contractor's
obligation to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents:
1. observations by Engineer;
2. recommendation by Engineer or payment by Owner of any progress or final payment;
3. the issuance of a certificate of Substantial Completion by Engineer or any payment
related thereto by Owner;
4. use or occupancy of the Work or any part thereof by Owner;
5. any review and approval of a Shop Drawing or Sample submittal;
6. the issuance of a notice of acceptability by Engineer;
7. any inspection, test, or approval by others; or
8. any correction of defective Work by Owner.
D. If the Contract requires the Contractor to accept the assignment of a contract entered into
by Owner, then the specific warranties, guarantees, and correction obligations contained in
the assigned contract shall govern with respect to Contractor's performance obligations to
Owner for the Work described in the assigned contract.
7.18 Indemnification
A. To the fullest extent permitted by Laws and Regulations, and in addition to any other
obligations of Contractor under the Contract or otherwise, Contractor shall indemnify and
hold harmless Owner and Engineer, and the officers, directors, members, partners,
employees, agents, consultants and subcontractors of each and any of them from and
against all claims, costs, losses, and damages (including but not limited to all fees and
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charges of engineers, architects, attorneys, and other professionals and all court or
arbitration or other dispute resolution costs) arising out of or relating to the performance
of the Work, provided that any such claim, cost, loss, or damage is attributable to bodily
injury, sickness, disease, or death, or to injury to or destruction of tangible property (other
than the Work itself), including the loss of use resulting therefrom but only to the extent
caused by any negligent act or omission of Contractor, any Subcontractor, any Supplier, or
any individual or entity directly or indirectly employed by any of them to perform any of
the Work or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable.
B. In any and all claims against Owner or Engineer or any of their officers, directors, members,
partners, employees, agents, consultants, or subcontractors by any employee (or the
survivor or personal representative of such employee) of Contractor, any Subcontractor,
any Supplier, or any individual or entity directly or indirectly employed by any of them to
perform any of the Work, or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, the
indemnification obligation under Paragraph 7.18.A shall not be limited in any way by any
limitation on the amount or type of damages, compensation, or benefits payable by or for
Contractor or any such Subcontractor, Supplier, or other individual or entity under workers'
compensation acts, disability benefit acts, or other employee benefit acts.
C. The indemnification obligations of Contractor under Paragraph 7.18.A shall not extend to
the liability of Engineer and Engineer's officers, directors, members, partners, employees,
agents, consultants and subcontractors arising out of:
1. the preparation or approval of, or the failure to prepare or approve maps, Drawings,
opinions, reports, surveys, Change Orders, designs, or Specifications; or
2. giving directions or instructions, or failing to give them, if that is the primary cause of
the injury or damage.
7.19 Delegation of Professional Design Services
A. Contractor will not be required to provide professional design services unless such services
are specifically required by the Contract Documents for a portion of the Work or unless
such services are required to carry out Contractor's responsibilities for construction means,
methods, techniques, sequences and procedures. Contractor shall not be required to
provide professional services in violation of applicable Laws and Regulations.
B. If professional design services or certifications by a design professional related to systems,
materials, or equipment are specifically required of Contractor by the Contract Documents,
Owner and Engineer will specify all performance and design criteria that such services must
satisfy. Contractor shall cause such services or certifications to be provided by a properly
licensed professional, whose signature and seal shall appear on all drawings, calculations,
specifications, certifications, and other submittals prepared by such professional. Shop
Drawings and other submittals related to the Work designed or certified by such
professional, if prepared by others, shall bear such professional's written approval when
submitted to Engineer.
C. Owner and Engineer shall be entitled to rely upon the adequacy, accuracy, and
completeness of the services, certifications, or approvals performed by such design
professionals, provided Owner and Engineer have specified to Contractor all performance
and design criteria that such services must satisfy.
D. Pursuant to this paragraph, Engineer's review and approval of design calculations and
design drawings will be only for the limited purpose of checking for conformance with
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performance and design criteria given and the design concept expressed in the Contract
Documents. Engineer's review and approval of Shop Drawings and other submittals (except
design calculations and design drawings) will be only for the purpose stated in Paragraph
7.16.D.1.
Contractor shall not be responsible for the adequacy of the performance or design criteria
specified by Owner or Engineer.
7.20 Work Site Security
A. Contractor shall maintain strict site securitv at all times durine construction of the Work.
B. Specific requirements include the following:
1. Contractor vehicle access — No vehicles, other than Contractor vehicles with readily
visible logos, shall be permitted within the fenced boundary of the Site. All employee
personal vehicles shall remain outside the fenced boundary and shall be parked in
designated areas as shown on the Drawings.
2. Contractor sign in/sign out logs — Contractor shall maintain a log of all employees,
Subcontractors, Suppliers, and other individuals involved with the Work at all times.
Any individuals not accounted for may be asked to leave the Site at any time by
Owner.
3. Employee Identification:
Contractor shall provide all employees a photo identification badge. The badge
is to be worn at all times and readily visible while employee is working at the
Site.
Contractor shall also provide an additional means of employee identification
which shall be readily visible from a distance of 50 feet. Acceptable means of
identification shall include a minimum of one of the following:
1) Hard hats with company logos; or
2) Distinguishable work attire (i.e. shirts).
Any other individuals, including Subcontractors, Suppliers, etc., shall also comply
with above reauirements.
4. Contractor shall inspect all deliveries, including equipment, materials, mail, etc. prior
to material being allowed on-site. No deliveries are to enter fenced plant area prior to
inspection by Contractor. Upon receipt or discovery of suspicious material, Contractor
shall immediately notify Owner plant personnel and appropriate field personnel and
take appropriate action to safely handle and remove material.
5. Contractor shall notify Owner personnel immediately upon discovery of any threat to
plant security, personnel safety, etc., and shall take immediate action as appropriate
to remove threat.
C. Owner may, at any time, ask individuals not complying with these requirements to leave
the Site. Owner may also ask at any time, for vehicles and/or equipment that is not in
compliance with the above requirements to be removed from the Proiect Site. Upon
request by Owner, Contractor shall immediately remove items and/or individuals from the
Site until adequate identification can be provided.
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7.21 Spill Prevention, Response, and Reporting at Treatment Facilities
A. Each Owner's wastewater treatment facility has Spill Prevention, Control, and
Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan in accordance with the SPCC regulation (40 CFR 112) and a
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan in accordance with the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program.
Contractor shall pay any costs incurred for spill response including clean-up and disposal
fees and fines levied against Owner. Contractor is responsible for training their staff,
Subcontractors, and Suppliers on spill prevention, response, and reporting; procedures.
Contractor shall maintain equipment necessary for the clean-up of spills, drips or leaks near
the equipment or material that is being= used or stored at all times. Suggested equipment
includes absorbent, industrial wipers, barrier systems, and clean-up containers. Contractor
shall notify Owner immediately if a spill of any quantity or type occurs on the property.
1. Oil Pollution Prevention: Contractor shall be responsible for spill prevention and
response for all storage tanks, fuel pumps, and equipment holding any quantity of oil
that Contractor or their Subcontractors or Suppliers are using to execute the Work or
have on-site in preparation for executing the Work. Contractor shall provide prior
notification to Owner of all petroleum deliveries, and Owner must be present at the
time of connect and disconnect. The following delivery requirements shall be
followed for all petroleum and oil deliveries:
a. Contractor shall follow standard operating procedures and good safety practices
in accordance with the regulations defined by the Department of Transportation
to confirm proper connection and disconnection of tank trucks from oil transfer
lines during oil deliveries;
b. give Owner notice that delivery is going to be made;
C. have delivery personnel sign in at the Administration Building= immediately upon
entering the facility;
d. use the truck route from the Administration Building to the storage tank that is
designated by Owner;
e. be escorted to the delivery point by Contractor staff. A competent member of
the Contractor's staff shall be present during all connections and
disconnections;
f. remain with the vehicle at all times, and continually monitor the fuel transfer
process;
g. physical barriers systems such as wheel chocks shall be used to reduce the
potential for unintentional disconnections;
h. drain the loading/unloading lines to the storage tank and close the drain valves
before disconnecting loading/unloading lines;
i. place a drain pan or other appropriate containment device under all
connections;
j. inspect the vehicle before departure to confirm all loading/unloading lines have
been disconnected and all drain and vent valves are closed and there are no
leaks; and
k. Contractor shall not conduct filling operations during precipitation events.
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2. Stormwater Pollution Prevention
a. Outdoor Washing Activities: For outdoor washing activities, discharges in most
cases are not allowed to enter the stormwater system (stormwater pipes, catch
basins, drainage ditches, rain gardens, and similar conveyances). Guidelines
described in the publication Best Management Practices for Pressure Washing,
Vehicle Detailers and Other Surface Cleaning Operations must be followed
(available at http://stormwater.charmeck.org). Contractor shall have adequate
equipment and implement management practices to properly treat, contain,
collect, and dispose of wash water runoff generated during washing; activities.
Proper disposal of collected wash water must be arranged prior to beginning
work.
b. Painting: Contractor shall not discharge into the stormwater system any wastes
resulting from the cleaning of painting equipment or the removal of paint from
structures. If solvents or other potentially hazardous products are used to clean
painting equipment, the resulting wastewater may be hazardous and must be
properly disposed of or recycled.
C. Concrete: Contractor shall not discharge concrete or any residue from rinsing
equipment or trucks onto the ground or into the stormwater system. Owner shall
designate a concrete chute and tool wash area at each facility. All concrete
remaining in delivery trucks after completion of the Work shall not be discharged
or rinsed from truck at the facilitv.
d. Waste Management: Contractors shall use waste bins/dumpsters that are leak
proof (no holes or damage). All bins/dumpsters shall be covered and have drain
lu s.
e. Chemicals: Contractors shall provide containment and any other spill prevention
necessary for all chemicals stored or used on-site.
f. Seeding: Contractors must follow proper pesticide and fertilizer application
methods as prescribed by industry standards and on product labels during
seeding. If such products are spilled, the Contractor must respond promptly to
collect and properly dispose of the spilled product and clean up the impacted
area.
ARTICLE 8 — OTHER WORK AT THE SITE
8.01 Other Work
A. In addition to and apart from the Work under the Contract Documents, the Owner may
perform other work at or adjacent to the Site. Such other work may be performed by
Owner's employees, or through contracts between the Owner and third parties. Owner
may also arrange to have third -party utility owners perform work on their utilities and
facilities at or adjacent to the Site.
B. If Owner performs other work at or adjacent to the Site with Owner's employees, or
through contracts for such other work, then Owner shall give Contractor written notice
thereof prior to starting any such other work. If Owner has advance information regarding
the start of any utility work at or adjacent to the Site, Owner shall provide such information
to Contractor.
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C. Contractor shall afford each other contractor that performs such other work, each utility
owner performing other work, and Owner, if Owner is performing other work with Owner's
employees, proper and safe access to the Site, and provide a reasonable opportunity for
the introduction and storage of materials and equipment and the execution of such other
work. Contractor shall do all cutting, fitting, and patching of the Work that may be required
to properly connect or otherwise make its several parts come together and properly
integrate with such other work. Contractor shall not endanger any work of others by
cutting, excavating, or otherwise altering such work; provided, however, that Contractor
may cut or alter others' work with the written consent of Engineer and the others whose
work will be affected.
D. If the proper execution or results of any part of Contractor's Work depends upon work
performed by others under this Article 8, Contractor shall inspect such other work and
promptly report to Engineer in writing any delays, defects, or deficiencies in such other
work that render it unavailable or unsuitable for the proper execution and results of
Contractor's Work. Contractor's failure to so report will constitute an acceptance of such
other work as fit and proper for integration with Contractor's Work except for latent
defects and deficiencies in such other work.
8.02 Coordination
A. If Owner intends to contract with others for the performance of other work at or adjacent
to the Site, to perform other work at or adjacent to the Site with Owner's employees, or to
arrange to have utility owners perform work at or adjacent to the Site, the following will be
set forth in the Supplementary Conditions or provided to Contractor prior to the start of
any such other work:
1. the identity of the individual or entity that will have authority and responsibility for
coordination of the activities among the various contractors;
2. an itemization of the specific matters to be covered by such authority and
responsibility; and
3. the extent of such authority and responsibilities.
B. Unless otherwise provided in the Supplementary Conditions, Owner shall have sole
authority and responsibility for such coordination.
8.03 Legal Relationships
A. If, in the course of performing other work at or adjacent to the Site for Owner, the Owner's
employees, any other contractor working for Owner, or any utility owner for whom the
Owner is responsible causes damage to the Work or to the property of Contractor or its
Subcontractors, or delays, disrupts, interferes with, or increases the scope or cost of the
performance of the Work, through actions or inaction, then Contractor shall be entitled to
an equitable adjustment in the Contract Price or the Contract Times, or both. Contractor
must submit any Change Proposal seeking an equitable adjustment in the Contract Price or
the Contract Times under this paragraph within 30 days of the damaging, delaying,
disrupting, or interfering event. The entitlement to, and extent of, any such equitable
adjustment shall take into account information (if any) regarding such other work that was
provided to Contractor in the Contract Documents prior to the submittal of the Bid or the
final negotiation of the terms of the Contract. When applicable, any such equitable
adjustment in Contract Price shall be conditioned on Contractor assigning to Owner all
Contractor's rights against such other contractor or utility owner with respect to the
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damage, delay, disruption, or interference that is the subject of the adjustment.
Contractor's entitlement to an adjustment of the Contract Times is conditioned on such
adjustment being essential to Contractor's ability to complete the Work within the Contract
Times.
B. Contractor shall take reasonable and customary measures to avoid damaging, delaying,
disrupting, or interfering with the work of Owner, any other contractor, or any utility owner
performing other work at or adjacent to the Site. If Contractor fails to take such measures
and as a result damages, delays, disrupts, or interferes with the work of any such other
contractor or utility owner, then Owner may impose a set-off against payments due to
Contractor, and assign to such other contractor or utility owner the Owner's contractual
rights against Contractor with respect to the breach of the obligations set forth in this
paragraph.
C. When Owner is performing other work at or adjacent to the Site with Owner's employees,
Contractor shall be liable to Owner for damage to such other work, and for the reasonable
direct delay, disruption, and interference costs incurred by Owner as a result of
Contractor's failure to take reasonable and customary measures with respect to Owner's
other work. In response to such damage, delay, disruption, or interference, Owner may
impose a set-off against payments due to Contractor.
D. If Contractor damages, delays, disrupts, or interferes with the work of any other contractor,
or any utility owner performing other work at or adjacent to the Site, through Contractor's
failure to take reasonable and customary measures to avoid such impacts, or if any claim
arising out of Contractor's actions, inactions, or negligence in performance of the Work at
or adjacent to the Site is made by any such other contractor or utility owner against
Contractor, Owner, or Engineer, then Contractor shall (1) promptly attempt to settle the
claim as to all parties through negotiations with such other contractor or utility owner, or
otherwise resolve the claim by arbitration or other dispute resolution proceeding or at law,
and (2) indemnify and hold harmless Owner and Engineer, and the officers, directors,
members, partners, employees, agents, consultants and subcontractors of each and any of
them from and against any such claims, and against all costs, losses, and damages
(including but not limited to all fees and charges of engineers, architects, attorneys, and
other professionals and all court or arbitration or other dispute resolution costs) arising out
of or relating to such damage, delay, disruption, or interference.
ARTICLE 9 — OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES
9.01 Communications to Contractor
A. Except as otherwise provided in these General Conditions, Owner shall issue all
communications to Contractor through Engineer.
9.02 Replacement of Engineer
A. Owner may at its discretion appoint an engineer to replace Engineer, provided Contractor
makes no reasonable objection to the replacement engineer. The replacement engineer's
status under the Contract Documents shall be that of the former Engineer.
9.03 Furnish Data
A. Owner shall promptly furnish the data required of Owner under the Contract Documents.
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9.04 Pay When Due
A. Owner shall make payments to Contractor when they are due as provided in the
Agreement.
9.05 Lands and Easements; Reports, Tests, and Drawings
A. Owner's duties with respect to providing lands and easements are set forth in Paragraph
5.01.
B. Owner's duties with respect to providing engineering surveys to establish reference points
are set forth in Paragraph 4.03.
C. Article 5 refers to Owner's identifying and making available to Contractor copies of reports
of explorations and tests of conditions at the Site, and drawings of physical conditions
relating to existing surface or subsurface structures at the Site.
9.06 Insurance
A. Owner's responsibilities, if any, with respect to purchasing and maintaining liability and
property insurance are set forth in Article 6.
9.07 Change Orders
A. Owner's responsibilities with respect to Change Orders are set forth in Article 11.
9.08 Inspections, Tests, and Approvals
A. Owner's responsibility with respect to certain inspections, tests, and approvals is set forth
in Paragraph 14.02.13.
9.09 Limitations on Owner's Responsibilities
A. The Owner shall not supervise, direct, or have control or authority over, nor be responsible
for, Contractor's means, methods, techniques, sequences, or procedures of construction,
or the safety precautions and programs incident thereto, or for any failure of Contractor to
comply with Laws and Regulations applicable to the performance of the Work. Owner will
not be responsible for Contractor's failure to perform the Work in accordance with the
Contract Documents.
9.10 Undisclosed Hazardous Environmental Condition
A. Owner's responsibility in respect to an undisclosed Hazardous Environmental Condition is
set forth in Paragraph 5.06.
9.11 Evidence of Financial Arrangements
A. Upon request of Contractor, Owner shall furnish Contractor reasonable evidence that
financial arrangements have been made to satisfy Owner's obligations under the Contract
Documents (including obligations under proposed changes in the Work).
9.12 Safety Programs
A. While at the Site, Owner's employees and representatives shall comply with the specific
applicable requirements of Contractor's safety programs of which Owner has been
informed.
B. Owner shall furnish copies of any applicable Owner safety programs to Contractor.
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9.13 Owner's Site Representative
A. Owner may furnish an "Owner's Site Representative" to represent Owner at the Site and
assist Owner in observing the progress and quality of the Work. The Owner's Site
Representative is not Engineer's consultant, agent, or employee. The authority and
responsibilities of Owner's Site Representative follow:
1. General: Owner's Site Representative dealings in matters pertaining; to the Work in
general shall be with Engineer and Contractor. Owner's Site Representative's dealings
with Subcontractors shall only be through or with the full knowledge and approval of
Contractor.
2. Conference and Meetings: Attend meetings with Contractor, such as preconstruction
conferences, progress meetings, job conferences, and other Project -related meetings.
3. Liason:
a. Assist Engineer in serving; as Owner's liaison with Contractor when Contractor's
operations affect Owner's on -Site operations.
b. Assist in obtaining from Owner additional details or information, when required
for proper execution of the Work.
4. Review of Work and Resection of Defective Work: Conduct on -Site observations of
Contractor's work in progress to assist Engineer in determining if the Work is in
general proceeding in accordance with the Contract Documents.
5. Reports: Immediately notify Engineer of the occurrence of any Site accidents,
emergencies, acts of God endangering the Work, force maleure or delay events,
damage to property by fire or other causes, or the discovery of any Constituent of
Concern or Hazardous Environmental Condition.
6. Completion:
a. Participate in Engineer's visits to the Site to determine Substantial Completion,
assist in the determination of Substantial Completion and the preparation of a
punch list of items to be completed or corrected.
b. Participate in Engineer's final visit to the Site to determine completion of the
Work, in the company of Owner and Contractor.
c. Observe whether all items on the final list have been completed or corrected and
make recommendations to Engineer concerning acceptance and issuance of the
notice of acceptability of the work.
B. The Owner's Site Representative shall not:
1. Authorize any deviation from the Contract Documents or substitution of materials or
equipment (including "or -equal" items).
2. Exceed limitations of Owner's or Engineer's authority as set forth in the Contract
Documents.
3. Undertake any of the responsibilities of Contractor, Subcontractors, or Suppliers.
4. Advise on, issue directions relative to, or assume control over any aspect of the
means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures of Contractor's work.
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S. Advise on, issue directions regarding, or assume control over security or safety
practices, precautions, and programs in connection with the activities or operations of
Owner or Contractor.
6. Participate in specialized field or laboratory tests or inspections conducted off-site by
others except as specifically authorized by Owner or Engineer.
7. Accept Shop Drawing or Sample submittals from anyone other than Contractor.
8. Authorize Owner to occuov the Proiect in whole or in cart.
C. Additional duties, responsibilities, and limitations of authority of Owner's Site
Representative may be set forth in the Supplementary Conditions.
ARTICLE 10 — ENGINEER'S STATUS DURING CONSTRUCTION
10.01 Owner's Representative
A. Engineer will be Owner's representative during the construction period. The duties and
responsibilities and the limitations of authority of Engineer as Owner's representative
during construction are set forth in the Contract.
10.02 Visits to Site
A. Engineer will make visits to the Site at intervals appropriate to the various stages of
construction as Engineer deems necessary in order to observe as an experienced and
qualified design professional the progress that has been made and the quality of the
various aspects of Contractor's executed Work. Based on information obtained during such
visits and observations, Engineer, for the benefit of Owner, will determine, in general, if the
Work is proceeding in accordance with the Contract Documents. Engineer will not be
required to make exhaustive or continuous inspections on the Site to check the quality or
quantity of the Work. Engineer's efforts will be directed toward providing for Owner a
greater degree of confidence that the completed Work will conform generally to the
Contract Documents. On the basis of such visits and observations, Engineer will keep
Owner informed of the progress of the Work and will endeavor to guard Owner against
defective Work.
B. Engineer's visits and observations are subject to all the limitations on Engineer's authority
and responsibility set forth in Paragraph 10.08. Particularly, but without limitation, during
or as a result of Engineer's visits or observations of Contractor's Work, Engineer will not
supervise, direct, control, or have authority over or be responsible for Contractor's means,
methods, techniques, sequences, or procedures of construction, or the safety precautions
and programs incident thereto, or for any failure of Contractor to comply with Laws and
Regulations applicable to the performance of the Work.
10.03 Project Representative
A. If Owner and Engineer have agreed that Engineer will furnish a Resident Project
Representative to represent Engineer at the Site and assist Engineer in observing the
progress and quality of the Work, then the authority and responsibilities of any such
Resident Project Representative will be as provided in the Supplementary Conditions, and
limitations on the responsibilities thereof will be as provided in Paragraph 10.08. If Owner
designates another representative or agent to represent Owner at the Site who is not
Engineer's consultant, agent, or employee, the responsibilities and authority and
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limitations thereon of such other individual or entity will be as provided in the
Supplementary Conditions.
10.04 Rejecting Defective Work
A. Engineer has the authority to reject Work in accordance with Article 14.
10.05 Shop Drawings, Change Orders and Payments
A. Engineer's authority, and limitations thereof, as to Shop Drawings and Samples, are set
forth in Paragraph 7.16.
B. Engineer's authority, and limitations thereof, as to design calculations and design drawings
submitted in response to a delegation of professional design services, if any, are set forth in
Paragraph 7.19.
C. Engineer's authority as to Change Orders is set forth in Article 11.
D. Engineer's authority as to Applications for Payment is set forth in Article 15.
10.06 Determinations for Unit Price Work
A. Engineer will determine the actual quantities and classifications of Unit Price Work
performed by Contractor as set forth in Paragraph 13.03.
10.07 Decisions on Requirements of Contract Documents and Acceptability of Work
A. Engineer will render decisions regarding the requirements of the Contract Documents, and
judge the acceptability of the Work, pursuant to the specific procedures set forth herein for
initial interpretations, Change Proposals, and acceptance of the Work. In rendering such
decisions and judgments, Engineer will not show partiality to Owner or Contractor, and will
not be liable to Owner, Contractor, or others in connection with any proceedings,
interpretations, decisions, or judgments conducted or rendered in good faith.
10.08 Limitations on Engineer's Authority and Responsibilities
A. Neither Engineer's authority or responsibility under this Article 10 or under any other
provision of the Contract, nor any decision made by Engineer in good faith either to
exercise or not exercise such authority or responsibility or the undertaking, exercise, or
performance of any authority or responsibility by Engineer, shall create, impose, or give rise
to any duty in contract, tort, or otherwise owed by Engineer to Contractor, any
Subcontractor, any Supplier, any other individual or entity, or to any surety for or employee
or agent of any of them.
B. Engineer will not supervise, direct, control, or have authority over or be responsible for
Contractor's means, methods, techniques, sequences, or procedures of construction, or the
safety precautions and programs incident thereto, or for any failure of Contractor to
comply with Laws and Regulations applicable to the performance of the Work. Engineer will
not be responsible for Contractor's failure to perform the Work in accordance with the
Contract Documents.
C. Engineer will not be responsible for the acts or omissions of Contractor or of any
Subcontractor, any Supplier, or of any other individual or entity performing any of the
Work.
D. Engineer's review of the final Application for Payment and accompanying documentation
and all maintenance and operating instructions, schedules, guarantees, bonds, certificates
of inspection, tests and approvals, and other documentation required to be delivered by
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Paragraph 15.06.A will only be to determine generally that their content complies with the
requirements of, and in the case of certificates of inspections, tests, and approvals, that the
results certified indicate compliance with the Contract Documents.
E. The limitations upon authority and responsibility set forth in this Paragraph 10.08 shall also
apply to the Resident Project Representative, if any.
10.09 Compliance with Safety Program
A. While at the Site, Engineer's employees and representatives will comply with the specific
applicable requirements of Owner's and Contractor's safety programs (if any) of which
Engineer has been informed.
ARTICLE 11—AMENDING THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS; CHANGES IN THE WORK
11.01 Amending and Supplementing Contract Documents
A. The Contract Documents may be amended or supplemented by a Change Order, a Work
Change Directive, or a Field Order.
1. Change Orders:
a. If an amendment or supplement to the Contract Documents includes a change in
the Contract Price or the Contract Times, such amendment or supplement must
be set forth in a Change Order. A Change Order also may be used to establish
amendments and supplements of the Contract Documents that do not affect the
Contract Price or Contract Times.
b. Owner and Contractor may amend those terms and conditions of the Contract
Documents that do not involve (1) the performance or acceptability of the Work,
(2) the design (as set forth in the Drawings, Specifications, or otherwise), or (3)
other engineering or technical matters, without the recommendation of the
Engineer. Such an amendment shall be set forth in a Change Order.
2. Work Change Directives: A Work Change Directive will not change the Contract Price
or the Contract Times but is evidence that the parties expect that the modification
ordered or documented by a Work Change Directive will be incorporated in a
subsequently issued Change Order, following negotiations by the parties as to the
Work Change Directive's effect, if any, on the Contract Price and Contract Times; or, if
negotiations are unsuccessful, by a determination under the terms of the Contract
Documents governing adjustments, expressly including Paragraph 11.04 regarding
change of Contract Price. Contractor must submit any Change Proposal seeking an
adjustment of the Contract Price or the Contract Times, or both, no later than 30 days
after the completion of the Work set out in the Work Change Directive. Owner must
submit any Claim seeking an adjustment of the Contract Price or the Contract Times,
or both, no later than 60 days after issuance of the Work Change Directive.
3. Field Orders: Engineer may authorize minor changes in the Work if the changes do not
involve an adjustment in the Contract Price or the Contract Times and are compatible
with the design concept of the completed Project as a functioning whole as indicated
by the Contract Documents. Such changes will be accomplished by a Field Order and
will be binding on Owner and also on Contractor, which shall perform the Work
involved promptly. If Contractor believes that a Field Order justifies an adjustment in
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the Contract Price or Contract Times, or both, then before proceeding with the Work
at issue, Contractor shall submit a Change Proposal as provided herein.
11.02 Owner -Authorized Changes in the Work
A. Without invalidating the Contract and without notice to any surety, Owner may, at any
time or from time to time, order additions, deletions, or revisions in the Work. Such
changes shall be supported by Engineer's recommendation, to the extent the change
involves the design (as set forth in the Drawings, Specifications, or otherwise), or other
engineering or technical matters. Such changes may be accomplished by a Change Order, if
Owner and Contractor have agreed as to the effect, if any, of the changes on Contract
Times or Contract Price, or by a Work Change Directive. Upon receipt of any such
document, Contractor shall promptly proceed with the Work involved; or, in the case of a
deletion in the Work, promptly cease construction activities with respect to such deleted
Work. Added or revised Work shall be performed under the applicable conditions of the
Contract Documents. Nothing in this paragraph shall obligate Contractor to undertake work
that Contractor reasonably concludes cannot be performed in a manner consistent with
Contractor's safety obligations under the Contract Documents or Laws and Regulations.
11.03 Unauthorized Changes in the Work
A. Contractor shall not be entitled to an increase in the Contract Price or an extension of the
Contract Times with respect to any work performed that is not required by the Contract
Documents, as amended, modified, or supplemented, except in the case of an emergency
as provided in Paragraph 7.15 or in the case of uncovering Work as provided in Paragraph
14.05.
11.04 Change of Contract Price
A. The Contract Price may only be changed by a Change Order. Any Change Proposal for an
adjustment in the Contract Price shall comply with the provisions of Paragraph 11.06. Any
Claim for an adjustment of Contract Price shall comply with the provisions of Article 12.
B. An adjustment in the Contract Price will be determined as follows:
1. where the Work involved is covered by unit prices contained in the Contract
Documents, then by application of such unit prices to the quantities of the items
involved (subject to the provisions of Paragraph 13.03); or
2. where the Work involved is not covered by unit prices contained in the Contract
Documents, then by a mutually agreed lump sum (which may include an allowance for
overhead and profit not necessarily in accordance with Paragraph 11.04.C.2); or
3. where the Work involved is not covered by unit prices contained in the Contract
Documents and the parties do not reach mutual agreement to a lump sum, then on
the basis of the Cost of the Work (determined as provided in Paragraph 13.01) plus a
Contractor's fee for overhead and profit (determined as provided in Paragraph
11.04.C).
C. Contractor's Fee: When applicable, the Contractor's fee for overhead and profit shall be
determined as follows:
1. a mutually acceptable fixed fee; or
2. if a fixed fee is not agreed upon, then a fee based on the following percentages of the
various portions of the Cost of the Work:
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a. for costs incurred under Paragraphs 13.01.13.1 and 13.01.13.2, the Contractor's fee
shall be 15 percent;
b. for costs incurred under Paragraph 13.01.13.3, the Contractor's fee shall be five
percent;
c. where one or more tiers of subcontracts are on the basis of Cost of the Work plus
a fee and no fixed fee is agreed upon, the intent of Paragraphs 11.04.C.2.a and
11.04.C.2.b is that the Contractor's fee shall be based on: (1) a fee of 15 percent
of the costs incurred under Paragraphs 13.01.A.1 and 13.01.A.2 by the
Subcontractor that actually performs the Work, at whatever tier, and (2) with
respect to Contractor itself and to any Subcontractors of a tier higher than that of
the Subcontractor that actually performs the Work, a fee of five percent of the
amount (fee plus underlying costs incurred) attributable to the next lower tier
Subcontractor; provided, however, that for any such subcontracted work the
maximum total fee to be paid by Owner shall be no greater than 27 percent of
the costs incurred by the Subcontractor that actually performs the work;
d. no fee shall be payable on the basis of costs itemized under Paragraphs 13.01.13.4,
13.01.13.5, and 13.01.C;
e. the amount of credit to be allowed by Contractor to Owner for any change which
results in a net decrease in cost will be the amount of the actual net decrease in
cost plus a deduction in Contractor's fee by an amount equal to five percent of
such net decrease; and
f. when both additions and credits are involved in any one change, the adjustment
in Contractor's fee shall be computed on the basis of the net change in
accordance with Paragraphs 11.04.C.2.a through 11.04.C.2.e, inclusive.
11.05 Change of Contract Times
A. The Contract Times may only be changed by a Change Order. Any Change Proposal for an
adjustment in the Contract Times shall comply with the provisions of Paragraph 11.06. Any
Claim for an adjustment in the Contract Times shall comply with the provisions of Article
12.
B. An adjustment of the Contract Times shall be subject to the limitations set forth in
Paragraph 4.05, concerning delays in Contractor's progress.
11.06 Change Proposals
A. Contractor shall submit a Change Proposal to Engineer to request an adjustment in the
Contract Times or Contract Price; appeal an initial decision by Engineer concerning the
requirements of the Contract Documents or relating to the acceptability of the Work under
the Contract Documents; contest a set-off against payment due; or seek other relief under
the Contract. The Change Proposal shall specify any proposed change in Contract Times or
Contract Price, or both, or other proposed relief, and explain the reason for the proposed
change, with citations to any governing or applicable provisions of the Contract Documents.
1. Procedures: Contractor shall submit each Change Proposal to Engineer promptly (but
in no event later than 30 days) after the start of the event giving rise thereto, or after
such initial decision. The Contractor shall submit supporting data, including the
proposed change in Contract Price or Contract Time (if any), to the Engineer and
Owner within 15 days after the submittal of the Change Proposal. The supporting data
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shall be accompanied by a written statement that the supporting data are accurate
and complete, and that any requested time or price adjustment is the entire
adjustment to which Contractor believes it is entitled as a result of said event.
Engineer will advise Owner regarding the Change Proposal, and consider any
comments or response from Owner regarding the Change Proposal.
2. Engineer's Action: Engineer will review each Change Proposal and, within 30 days after
receipt of the Contractor's supporting data, either deny the Change Proposal in whole,
approve it in whole, or deny it in part and approve it in part. Such actions shall be in
writing, with a copy provided to Owner and Contractor. If Engineer does not take
action on the Change Proposal within 30 days, then either Owner or Contractor may at
any time thereafter submit a letter to the other party indicating that as a result of
Engineer's inaction the Change Proposal is deemed denied, thereby commencing the
time for appeal of the denial under Article 12.
3. Binding Decision: Engineer's decision will be final and binding upon Owner and
Contractor, unless Owner or Contractor appeals the decision by filing a Claim under
Article 12.
B. Resolution of Certain Change Proposals: If the Change Proposal does not involve the design
(as set forth in the Drawings, Specifications, or otherwise), the acceptability of the Work, or
other engineering or technical matters, then Engineer will notify the parties that the
Engineer is unable to resolve the Change Proposal. For purposes of further resolution of
such a Change Proposal, such notice shall be deemed a denial, and Contractor may choose
to seek resolution under the terms of Article 12.
11.07 Execution of Change Orders
A. Owner and Contractor shall execute appropriate Change Orders covering:
1. changes in the Contract Price or Contract Times which are agreed to by the parties,
including any undisputed sum or amount of time for Work actually performed in
accordance with a Work Change Directive;
2. changes in Contract Price resulting from an Owner set-off, unless Contractor has duly
contested such set-off;
3. changes in the Work which are: (a) ordered by Owner pursuant to Paragraph 11.02, (b)
required because of Owner's acceptance of defective Work under Paragraph 14.04 or
Owner's correction of defective Work under Paragraph 14.07, or (c) agreed to by the
parties, subject to the need for Engineer's recommendation if the change in the Work
involves the design (as set forth in the Drawings, Specifications, or otherwise), or other
engineering or technical matters; and
4. changes in the Contract Price or Contract Times, or other changes, which embody the
substance of any final and binding results under Paragraph 11.06, or Article 12.
B. If Owner or Contractor refuses to execute a Change Order that is required to be executed
under the terms of this Paragraph 11.07, it shall be deemed to be of full force and effect, as
if fully executed.
11.08 Notification to Surety
A. If the provisions of any bond require notice to be given to a surety of any change affecting
the general scope of the Work or the provisions of the Contract Documents (including, but
not limited to, Contract Price or Contract Times), the giving of any such notice will be
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Contractor's responsibility. The amount of each applicable bond will be adjusted to reflect
the effect of any such change.
ARTICLE 12 — CLAIMS
12.01 Claims
A. Claims Process: The following disputes between Owner and Contractor shall be submitted
to the Claims process set forth in this Article:
1. Appeals by Owner or Contractor of Engineer's decisions regarding Change Proposals;
2. Owner demands for adjustments in the Contract Price or Contract Times, or other
relief under the Contract Documents; and
3. Disputes that Engineer has been unable to address because they do not involve the
design (as set forth in the Drawings, Specifications, or otherwise), the acceptability of
the Work, or other engineering or technical matters.
B. Submittal of Claim: The party submitting a Claim shall deliver it directly to the other party
to the Contract promptly (but in no event later than 30 days) after the start of the event
giving rise thereto; in the case of appeals regarding Change Proposals within 30 days of the
decision under appeal. The party submitting the Claim shall also furnish a copy to the
Engineer, for its information only. The responsibility to substantiate a Claim shall rest with
the party making the Claim. In the case of a Claim by Contractor seeking an increase in the
Contract Times or Contract Price, or both, Contractor shall certify that the Claim is made in
good faith, that the supporting data are accurate and complete, and that to the best of
Contractor's knowledge and belief the amount of time or money requested accurately
reflects the full amount to which Contractor is entitled.
C. Review and Resolution: The party receiving a Claim shall review it thoroughly, giving full
consideration to its merits. The two parties shall seek to resolve the Claim through the
exchange of information and direct negotiations. The parties may extend the time for
resolving the Claim by mutual agreement. All actions taken on a Claim shall be stated in
writing and submitted to the other party, with a copy to Engineer.
D. Mediation:
1. At any time after initiation of a Claim, Owner and Contractor may mutually agree to
mediation of the underlying dispute. The agreement to mediate shall stay the Claim
submittal and response process.
2. If Owner and Contractor agree to mediation, then after 60 days from such agreement,
either Owner or Contractor may unilaterally terminate the mediation process, and the
Claim submittal and decision process shall resume as of the date of the termination. If
the mediation proceeds but is unsuccessful in resolving the dispute, the Claim
submittal and decision process shall resume as of the date of the conclusion of the
mediation, as determined by the mediator.
3. Owner and Contractor shall each pay one-half of the mediator's fees and costs.
E. Partial Approval: If the party receiving a Claim approves the Claim in part and denies it in
part, such action shall be final and binding unless within 30 days of such action the other
party invokes the procedure set forth in Article 17 for final resolution of disputes.
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F. Denial of Claim: If efforts to resolve a Claim are not successful, the party receiving the Claim
may deny it by giving written notice of denial to the other party. If the receiving party does
not take action on the Claim within 90 days, then either Owner or Contractor may at any
time thereafter submit a letter to the other party indicating that as a result of the inaction,
the Claim is deemed denied, thereby commencing the time for appeal of the denial. A
denial of the Claim shall be final and binding unless within 30 days of the denial the other
party invokes the procedure set forth in Article 17 for the final resolution of disputes.
G. Final and Binding Results: If the parties reach a mutual agreement regarding a Claim,
whether through approval of the Claim, direct negotiations, mediation, or otherwise; or if a
Claim is approved in part and denied in part, or denied in full, and such actions become
final and binding; then the results of the agreement or action on the Claim shall be
incorporated in a Change Order to the extent they affect the Contract, including the Work,
the Contract Times, or the Contract Price.
ARTICLE 13 — COST OF THE WORK; ALLOWANCES; UNIT PRICE WORK
13.01 Cost of the Work
A. Purposes for Determination of Cost of the Work: The term Cost of the Work means the sum
of all costs necessary for the proper performance of the Work at issue, as further defined
below. The provisions of this Paragraph 13.01 are used for two distinct purposes:
1. To determine Cost of the Work when Cost of the Work is a component of the Contract
Price, under cost -plus -fee, time -and -materials, or other cost -based terms; or
2. To determine the value of a Change Order, Change Proposal, Claim, set-off, or other
adjustment in Contract Price. When the value of any such adjustment is determined
on the basis of Cost of the Work, Contractor is entitled only to those additional or
incremental costs required because of the change in the Work or because of the event
giving rise to the adjustment.
B. Costs Included: Except as otherwise may be agreed to in writing by Owner, costs included in
the Cost of the Work shall be in amounts no higher than those prevailing in the locality of
the Project, shall not include any of the costs itemized in Paragraph 13.01.C, and shall
include only the following items:
1. Payroll costs for employees in the direct employ of Contractor in the performance of
the Work under schedules of job classifications agreed upon by Owner and Contractor.
Such employees shall include, without limitation, superintendents, foremen, and other
personnel employed full time on the Work. Payroll costs for employees not employed
full time on the Work shall be apportioned on the basis of their time spent on the
Work. Payroll costs shall include, but not be limited to, salaries and wages plus the
cost of fringe benefits, which shall include social security contributions,
unemployment, excise, and payroll taxes, workers' compensation, health and
retirement benefits, bonuses, sick leave, and vacation and holiday pay applicable
thereto. The expenses of performing Work outside of regular working hours, on
Saturday, Sunday, or legal holidays, shall be included in the above to the extent
authorized by Owner.
2. Cost of all materials and equipment furnished and incorporated in the Work, including
costs of transportation and storage thereof, and Suppliers' field services required in
connection therewith. All cash discounts shall accrue to Contractor unless Owner
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deposits funds with Contractor with which to make payments, in which case the cash
discounts shall accrue to Owner. All trade discounts, rebates, and refunds and returns
from sale of surplus materials and equipment shall accrue to Owner, and Contractor
shall make provisions so that they may be obtained.
3. Payments made by Contractor to Subcontractors for Work performed by
Subcontractors. If required by Owner, Contractor shall obtain competitive bids from
subcontractors acceptable to Owner and Contractor and shall deliver such bids to
Owner, who will then determine, with the advice of Engineer, which bids, if any, will
be acceptable. If any subcontract provides that the Subcontractor is to be paid on the
basis of Cost of the Work plus a fee, the Subcontractor's Cost of the Work and fee shall
be determined in the same manner as Contractor's Cost of the Work and fee as
provided in this Paragraph 13.01.
4. Costs of special consultants (including but not limited to engineers, architects, testing
laboratories, surveyors, attorneys, and accountants) employed for services specifically
related to the Work.
5. Supplemental costs including the following:
a. The proportion of necessary transportation, travel, and subsistence expenses of
Contractor's employees incurred in discharge of duties connected with the Work.
b. Cost, including transportation and maintenance, of all materials, supplies,
equipment, machinery, appliances, office, and temporary facilities at the Site, and
hand tools not owned by the workers, which are consumed in the performance of
the Work, and cost, less market value, of such items used but not consumed
which remain the property of Contractor.
C. Rentals of all construction equipment and machinery, and the parts thereof,
whether rented from Contractor or others in accordance with rental agreements
approved by Owner with the advice of Engineer, and the costs of transportation,
loading, unloading, assembly, dismantling, and removal thereof. All such costs
shall be in accordance with the terms of said rental agreements. The rental of any
such equipment, machinery, or parts shall cease when the use thereof is no
longer necessary for the Work.
d. Sales, consumer, use, and other similar taxes related to the Work, and for which
Contractor is liable, as imposed by Laws and Regulations.
e. Deposits lost for causes other than negligence of Contractor, any Subcontractor,
or anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or for whose acts any of
them may be liable, and royalty payments and fees for permits and licenses.
f. Losses and damages (and related expenses) caused by damage to the Work, not
compensated by insurance or otherwise, sustained by Contractor in connection
with the performance of the Work (except losses and damages within the
deductible amounts of property insurance established in accordance with
Paragraph 6.05), provided such losses and damages have resulted from causes
other than the negligence of Contractor, any Subcontractor, or anyone directly or
indirectly employed by any of them or for whose acts any of them may be liable.
Such losses shall include settlements made with the written consent and approval
of Owner. No such losses, damages, and expenses shall be included in the Cost of
the Work for the purpose of determining Contractor's fee.
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g. The cost of utilities, fuel, and sanitary facilities at the Site.
h. Minor expenses such as communication service at the Site, express and courier
services, and similar petty cash items in connection with the Work.
The costs of premiums for all bonds and insurance that Contractor is required by
the Contract Documents to purchase and maintain.
C. Costs Excluded: The term Cost of the Work shall not include any of the following items:
1. Payroll costs and other compensation of Contractor's officers, executives, principals
(of partnerships and sole proprietorships), general managers, safety managers,
engineers, architects, estimators, attorneys, auditors, accountants, purchasing and
contracting agents, expediters, timekeepers, clerks, and other personnel employed by
Contractor, whether at the Site or in Contractor's principal or branch office for general
administration of the Work and not specifically included in the agreed upon schedule
of job classifications referred to in Paragraph 13.01.13.1 or specifically covered by
Paragraph 13.01.13.4. The payroll costs and other compensation excluded here are to
be considered administrative costs covered by the Contractor's fee.
2. Expenses of Contractor's principal and branch offices other than Contractor's office at
the Site.
3. Any part of Contractor's capital expenses, including interest on Contractor's capital
employed for the Work and charges against Contractor for delinquent payments.
4. Costs due to the negligence of Contractor, any Subcontractor, or anyone directly or
indirectly employed by any of them or for whose acts any of them may be liable,
including but not limited to, the correction of defective Work, disposal of materials or
equipment wrongly supplied, and making good any damage to property.
5. Other overhead or general expense costs of any kind and the costs of any item not
specifically and expressly included in Paragraph 13.01.13.
D. Contractor's Fee: When the Work as a whole is performed on the basis of cost-plus,
Contractor's fee shall be determined as set forth in the Agreement. When the value of any
Work covered by a Change Order, Change Proposal, Claim, set-off, or other adjustment in
Contract Price is determined on the basis of Cost of the Work, Contractor's fee shall be
determined asset forth in Paragraph 11.04.C.
E. Documentation: Whenever the Cost of the Work for any purpose is to be determined
pursuant to this Article 13, Contractor will establish and maintain records thereof in
accordance with generally accepted accounting practices and submit in a form acceptable
to Engineer an itemized cost breakdown together with supporting data.
13.02 Allowances
A. It is understood that Contractor has included in the Contract Price all allowances so named
in the Contract Documents and shall cause the Work so covered to be performed for such
sums and by such persons or entities as may be acceptable to Owner and Engineer.
B. Cash Allowances: Contractor agrees that:
1. the cash allowances include the cost to Contractor (less any applicable trade
discounts) of materials and equipment required by the allowances to be delivered at
the Site, and all applicable taxes; and
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2. Contractor's costs for unloading and handling on the Site, labor, installation, overhead,
profit, and other expenses contemplated for the cash allowances have been included
in the Contract Price and not in the allowances, and no demand for additional
payment on account of any of the foregoing will be valid.
C. Contingency Allowance: Contractor agrees that a contingency allowance, if any, is for the
sole use of Owner to cover unanticipated costs.
D. Prior to final payment, an appropriate Change Order will be issued as recommended by
Engineer to reflect actual amounts due Contractor on account of Work covered by
allowances, and the Contract Price shall be correspondingly adjusted.
13.03 Unit Price Work
A. Where the Contract Documents provide that all or part of the Work is to be Unit Price
Work, initially the Contract Price will be deemed to include for all Unit Price Work an
amount equal to the sum of the unit price for each separately identified item of Unit Price
Work times the estimated quantity of each item as indicated in the Agreement.
B. The estimated quantities of items of Unit Price Work are not guaranteed and are solely for
the purpose of comparison of Bids and determining an initial Contract Price. Payments to
Contractor for Unit Price Work will be based on actual quantities.
C. Each unit price will be deemed to include an amount considered by Contractor to be
adequate to cover Contractor's overhead and profit for each separately identified item.
D. Engineer will determine the actual quantities and classifications of Unit Price Work
performed by Contractor. Engineer will review with Contractor the Engineer's preliminary
determinations on such matters before rendering a written decision thereon (by
recommendation of an Application for Payment or otherwise). Engineer's written decision
thereon will be final and binding (except as modified by Engineer to reflect changed factual
conditions or more accurate data) upon Owner and Contractor, subject to the provisions of
the following paragraph.
may Submit a Change Proposal, E)F Owner may file a Claim, Seeking an adjuSA.M.ent M the
2. theFemsno EeFFespending-adjust.m.entvVmth Fe5Npest te-any ether ite.m. ^{ WE)Fk; and
having ine.-Hrred -addlitienal expense E)F Owner believeS that QwReF is entitled te -;;
decre-Ase in Contract Price, and the parties are unable te -agree as to the arnount e
any such inerea-se er decrease.
E. The unit price of an item of Unit Price Work shall be subject to re-evaluation and
adiustment under the following conditions:
1. If the extended price of a particular item of Unit Price Work amounts to 5 percent or
more of the Contract Price (based on estimated quantities at the time of Contract
formation) and the variation in the quantity of that particular item of Unit Price Work
actually furnished or performed by Contractor differs by more than 20 percent from
the estimated auantitv of such item indicated in the Aereement: and
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2. If there is no corresponding adjustment with respect to any other item of Work; and
3. If Contractor believes that Contractor has incurred additional expense as a result
thereof, Contractor may submit a Change Proposal, or if Owner believes that the
quantity variation entitles Owner to an adjustment in the unit price, Owner may make
a Claim, seeking an adjustment in the Contract Price.
ARTICLE 14—TESTS AND INSPECTIONS; CORRECTION, REMOVAL OR ACCEPTANCE OF DEFECTIVE
WORK
14.01 Access to Work
A. Owner, Engineer, their consultants and other representatives and personnel of Owner,
independent testing laboratories, and authorities having jurisdiction will have access to the
Site and the Work at reasonable times for their observation, inspection, and testing.
Contractor shall provide them proper and safe conditions for such access and advise them
of Contractor's safety procedures and programs so that they may comply therewith as
applicable.
14.02 Tests, Inspections, and Approvals
A. Contractor shall give Engineer timely notice of readiness of the Work (or specific parts
thereof) for all required inspections and tests, and shall cooperate with inspection and
testing personnel to facilitate required inspections and tests.
B. Owner shall retain and pay for the services of an independent inspector, testing laboratory,
or other qualified individual or entity to perform all inspections and tests expressly required
by the Contract Documents to be furnished and paid for by Owner, except that costs
incurred in connection with tests or inspections of covered Work shall be governed by the
provisions of Paragraph 14.05.
C. If Laws or Regulations of any public body having jurisdiction require any Work (or part
thereof) specifically to be inspected, tested, or approved by an employee or other
representative of such public body, Contractor shall assume full responsibility for arranging
and obtaining such inspections, tests, or approvals, pay all costs in connection therewith,
and furnish Engineer the required certificates of inspection or approval.
D. Contractor shall be responsible for arranging, obtaining, and paying for all inspections and
tests required:
1. by the Contract Documents, unless the Contract Documents expressly allocate
responsibility for a specific inspection or test to Owner;
2. to attain Owner's and Engineer's acceptance of materials or equipment to be
incorporated in the Work;
3. by manufacturers of equipment furnished under the Contract Documents;
4. for testing, adjusting, and balancing of mechanical, electrical, and other equipment to
be incorporated into the Work; and
5. for acceptance of materials, mix designs, or equipment submitted for approval prior to
Contractor's purchase thereof for incorporation in the Work.
Such inspections and tests shall be performed by independent inspectors, testing
laboratories, or other qualified individuals or entities acceptable to Owner and Engineer.
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E. If the Contract Documents require the Work (or part thereof) to be approved by Owner,
Engineer, or another designated individual or entity, then Contractor shall assume full
responsibility for arranging and obtaining such approvals.
F. If any Work (or the work of others) that is to be inspected, tested, or approved is covered
by Contractor without written concurrence of Engineer, Contractor shall, if requested by
Engineer, uncover such Work for observation. Such uncovering shall be at Contractor's
expense unless Contractor had given Engineer timely notice of Contractor's intention to
cover the same and Engineer had not acted with reasonable promptness in response to
such notice.
14.03 Defective Work
A. Contractor's Obligation: It is Contractor's obligation to assure that the Work is not
defective.
B. Engineer's Authority: Engineer has the authority to determine whether Work is defective,
and to reject defective Work.
C. Notice of Defects: Prompt notice of all defective Work of which Owner or Engineer has
actual knowledge will be given to Contractor.
D. Correction, or Removal and Replacement: Promptly after receipt of written notice of
defective Work, Contractor shall correct all such defective Work, whether or not fabricated,
installed, or completed, or, if Engineer has rejected the defective Work, remove it from the
Project and replace it with Work that is not defective.
E. Preservation of Warranties: When correcting defective Work, Contractor shall take no
action that would void or otherwise impair Owner's special warranty and guarantee, if any,
on said Work.
F. Costs and Damages: In addition to its correction, removal, and replacement obligations
with respect to defective Work, Contractor shall pay all claims, costs, losses, and damages
arising out of or relating to defective Work, including but not limited to the cost of the
inspection, testing, correction, removal, replacement, or reconstruction of such defective
Work, fines levied against Owner by governmental authorities because the Work is
defective, and the costs of repair or replacement of work of others resulting from defective
Work. Prior to final payment, if Owner and Contractor are unable to agree as to the
measure of such claims, costs, losses, and damages resulting from defective Work, then
Owner may impose a reasonable set-off against payments due under Article 15.
14.04 Acceptance of Defective Work
A. If, instead of requiring correction or removal and replacement of defective Work, Owner
prefers to accept it, Owner may do so (subject, if such acceptance occurs prior to final
payment, to Engineer's confirmation that such acceptance is in general accord with the
design intent and applicable engineering principles, and will not endanger public safety).
Contractor shall pay all claims, costs, losses, and damages attributable to Owner's
evaluation of and determination to accept such defective Work (such costs to be approved
by Engineer as to reasonableness), and for the diminished value of the Work to the extent
not otherwise paid by Contractor. If any such acceptance occurs prior to final payment, the
necessary revisions in the Contract Documents with respect to the Work shall be
incorporated in a Change Order. If the parties are unable to agree as to the decrease in the
Contract Price, reflecting the diminished value of Work so accepted, then Owner may
impose a reasonable set-off against payments due under Article 15. If the acceptance of
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defective Work occurs after final payment, Contractor shall pay an appropriate amount to
Owner.
14.05 Uncovering Work
A. Engineer has the authority to require additional inspection or testing of the Work, whether
or not the Work is fabricated, installed, or completed.
B. If any Work is covered contrary to the written request of Engineer, then Contractor shall, if
requested by Engineer, uncover such Work for Engineer's observation, and then replace
the covering, all at Contractor's expense.
C. If Engineer considers it necessary or advisable that covered Work be observed by Engineer
or inspected or tested by others, then Contractor, at Engineer's request, shall uncover,
expose, or otherwise make available for observation, inspection, or testing as Engineer may
require, that portion of the Work in question, and provide all necessary labor, material, and
equipment.
1. If it is found that the uncovered Work is defective, Contractor shall be responsible for
all claims, costs, losses, and damages arising out of or relating to such uncovering,
exposure, observation, inspection, and testing, and of satisfactory replacement or
reconstruction (including but not limited to all costs of repair or replacement of work
of others); and pending Contractor's full discharge of this responsibility the Owner
shall be entitled to impose a reasonable set-off against payments due under Article 15.
2. If the uncovered Work is not found to be defective, Contractor shall be allowed an
increase in the Contract Price or an extension of the Contract Times, or both, directly
attributable to such uncovering, exposure, observation, inspection, testing,
replacement, and reconstruction. If the parties are unable to agree as to the amount
or extent thereof, then Contractor may submit a Change Proposal within 30 days of
the determination that the Work is not defective.
14.06 Owner May Stop the Work
A. If the Work is defective, or Contractor fails to supply sufficient skilled workers or suitable
materials or equipment, or fails to perform the Work in such a way that the completed
Work will conform to the Contract Documents, then Owner may order Contractor to stop
the Work, or any portion thereof, until the cause for such order has been eliminated;
however, this right of Owner to stop the Work shall not give rise to any duty on the part of
Owner to exercise this right for the benefit of Contractor, any Subcontractor, any Supplier,
any other individual or entity, or any surety for, or employee or agent of any of them.
14.07 Owner May Correct Defective Work
A. If Contractor fails within a reasonable time after written notice from Engineer to correct
defective Work, or to remove and replace rejected Work as required by Engineer, or if
Contractor fails to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents, or if
Contractor fails to comply with any other provision of the Contract Documents, then Owner
may, after seven days written notice to Contractor, correct or remedy any such deficiency.
B. In exercising the rights and remedies under this Paragraph 14.07, Owner shall proceed
expeditiously. In connection with such corrective or remedial action, Owner may exclude
Contractor from all or part of the Site, take possession of all or part of the Work and
suspend Contractor's services related thereto, and incorporate in the Work all materials
and equipment stored at the Site or for which Owner has paid Contractor but which are
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stored elsewhere. Contractor shall allow Owner, Owner's representatives, agents and
employees, Owner's other contractors, and Engineer and Engineer's consultants access to
the Site to enable Owner to exercise the rights and remedies under this paragraph.
C. All claims, costs, losses, and damages incurred or sustained by Owner in exercising the
rights and remedies under this Paragraph 14.07 will be charged against Contractor as set-
offs against payments due under Article 15. Such claims, costs, losses and damages will
include but not be limited to all costs of repair, or replacement of work of others destroyed
or damaged by correction, removal, or replacement of Contractor's defective Work.
D. Contractor shall not be allowed an extension of the Contract Times because of any delay in
the performance of the Work attributable to the exercise by Owner of Owner's rights and
remedies under this Paragraph 14.07.
ARTICLE 15 — PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR; SET -OFFS; COMPLETION; CORRECTION PERIOD
15.01 Progress Payments
A. Basis for Progress Payments: The Schedule of Values established as provided in Article 2 will
serve as the basis for progress payments and will be incorporated into a form of Application
for Payment acceptable to Engineer. Progress payments on account of Unit Price Work will
be based on the number of units completed during the pay period, as determined under
the provisions of Paragraph 13.03. Progress payments for cost -based Work will be based on
Cost of the Work completed by Contractor during the pay period.
1. As a condition of receiving payment directly from the City of Charlotte, Contractor,
and Contractor's Subcontractors and Suppliers, shall register with the City of
Charlotte's Vendor Administration Svstem.
B. Applications for Payments:
1. At 'past 9_0 days before thp- date P-Stablished in the Agpeement f9p eaeh pFegress
payment (but net -Fe.,f*^„ than ^ rnenth)T-Not more than once a month,
Contractor shall submit to Engineer for review an Application for Payment filled out
and signed by Contractor covering the Work completed as of the date of the
Application and accompanied by such supporting documentation as is required by the
Contract Documents. If payment is requested on the basis of materials and equipment
not incorporated in the Work but delivered and suitably stored at the Site or at
another location agreed to in writing, the Application for Payment shall also be
accompanied by a bill of sale, invoice, or other documentation warranting that Owner
has received the materials and equipment free and clear of all Liens, and evidence that
the materials and equipment are covered by appropriate property insurance, a
warehouse bond, or other arrangements to protect Owner's interest therein, all of
which must be satisfactory to Owner.
a. Payments for stored materials and equipment shall be based only upon the actual
cost of the materials and equipment to Contractor and shall not include any
overhead and profit to Contractor. Partial payments will not be made for
undelivered materials or equipment.
2. Beginning with the second Application for Payment, each Application shall include an
affidavit of Contractor stating that all previous progress payments received on account
of the Work have been applied on account to discharge Contractor's legitimate
obligations associated with prior Applications for Payment.
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3. The amount of retainage with respect to progress payments will be as stipulated in the
Agreement.
4. Each Application for Payment shall be accompanied by the following documentation:
a. Executed Release and Waiver of Claims form.
b. State/County Sales and Use Tax Form as indicated in Paragraph 7.09 of the
General Conditions.
C. Subcontractor/Supplier Utilization Form (Charlotte Business INClusion Form 6).
d. Invoices for stored materials.
e. Affidavit of Payment as follows:
1) Contractor agrees to provide Owner with a written Affidavit of Payment
detailing all payments made by Contractor to first tier Subcontractors and
Suppliers. Affidavit of Payment shall be in the format specified by Owner
from time to time and shall include all payments made to first-tier
Subcontractors and Suppliers that are not included on a prior Affidavit of
Payment.
2) Failure to provide Affidavit of Payment shall constitute a default under this
Agreement and shall entitle Owner to:
i) Withhold payment of any amounts due Contractor, whether under this
Agreement of otherwise; or
ii) Exercise any remedies legally available for breach of this Contract; or
iii) Impose any other sanctions permitted under Owner's Charlotte
Business Inclusion program.
C. Review of Applications:
1. Engineer will, within 10 days after receipt of each Application for Payment, including
each resubmittal, either indicate in writing a recommendation of payment and present
the Application to Owner, or return the Application to Contractor indicating in writing
Engineer's reasons for refusing to recommend payment. In the latter case, Contractor
may make the necessary corrections and resubmit the Application.
2. Engineer's recommendation of any payment requested in an Application for Payment
will constitute a representation by Engineer to Owner, based on Engineer's
observations of the executed Work as an experienced and qualified design
professional, and on Engineer's review of the Application for Payment and the
accompanying data and schedules, that to the best of Engineer's knowledge,
information and belief:
a. the Work has progressed to the point indicated;
b. the quality of the Work is generally in accordance with the Contract Documents
(subject to an evaluation of the Work as a functioning whole prior to or upon
Substantial Completion, the results of any subsequent tests called for in the
Contract Documents, a final determination of quantities and classifications for
Unit Price Work under Paragraph 13.03, and any other qualifications stated in the
recommendation); and
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c. the conditions precedent to Contractor's being entitled to such payment appear
to have been fulfilled in so far as it is Engineer's responsibility to observe the
Work.
3. By recommending any such payment Engineer will not thereby be deemed to have
represented that:
a. inspections made to check the quality or the quantity of the Work as it has been
performed have been exhaustive, extended to every aspect of the Work in
progress, or involved detailed inspections of the Work beyond the responsibilities
specifically assigned to Engineer in the Contract; or
b. there may not be other matters or issues between the parties that might entitle
Contractor to be paid additionally by Owner or entitle Owner to withhold
payment to Contractor.
4. Neither Engineer's review of Contractor's Work for the purposes of recommending
payments nor Engineer's recommendation of any payment, including final payment,
will impose responsibility on Engineer:
a. to supervise, direct, or control the Work, or
b. for the means, methods, techniques, sequences, or procedures of construction,
or the safety precautions and programs incident thereto, or
c. for Contractor's failure to comply with Laws and Regulations applicable to
Contractor's performance of the Work, or
d. to make any examination to ascertain how or for what purposes Contractor has
used the money paid on account of the Contract Price, or
e. to determine that title to any of the Work, materials, or equipment has passed to
Owner free and clear of any Liens.
5. Engineer may refuse to recommend the whole or any part of any payment if, in
Engineer's opinion, it would be incorrect to make the representations to Owner stated
in Paragraph 15.01.C.2.
6. Engineer will recommend reductions in payment (set -offs) necessary in Engineer's
opinion to protect Owner from loss because:
a. the Work is defective, requiring correction or replacement;
b. the Contract Price has been reduced by Change Orders;
C. Owner has been required to correct defective Work in accordance with Paragraph
14.07, or has accepted defective Work pursuant to Paragraph 14.04;
d. Owner has been required to remove or remediate a Hazardous Environmental
Condition for which Contractor is responsible; or
e. Engineer has actual knowledge of the occurrence of any of the events that would
constitute a default by Contractor and therefore justify termination for cause
under the Contract Documents.
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D. Payment Becomes Due:
1. X30 days after presentation of the Application for Payment to Owner with
Engineer's recommendation, the amount recommended (subject to any Owner set-
offs) will become due, and when due will be paid by Owner to Contractor.
E. Reductions in Payment by Owner:
1. In addition to any reductions in payment (set -offs) recommended by Engineer, Owner
is entitled to impose a set-off against payment based on any of the following:
a. claims have been made against Owner on account of Contractor's conduct in the
performance or furnishing of the Work, or Owner has incurred costs, losses, or
damages on account of Contractor's conduct in the performance or furnishing of
the Work, including but not limited to claims, costs, losses, or damages from
workplace injuries, adjacent property damage, non-compliance with Laws and
Regulations, and patent infringement;
b. Contractor has failed to take reasonable and customary measures to avoid
damage, delay, disruption, and interference with other work at or adjacent to the
Site;
C. Contractor has failed to provide and maintain required bonds or insurance;
d. Owner has been required to remove or remediate a Hazardous Environmental
Condition for which Contractor is responsible;
e. Owner has incurred extra charges or engineering costs related to submittal
reviews, evaluations of proposed substitutes, tests and inspections, or return
visits to manufacturing or assembly facilities;
f. the Work is defective, requiring correction or replacement;
g. Owner has been required to correct defective Work in accordance with Paragraph
14.07, or has accepted defective Work pursuant to Paragraph 14.04;
h. the Contract Price has been reduced by Change Orders;
i. an event that would constitute a default by Contractor and therefore justify a
termination for cause has occurred;
j. liquidated damages have accrued as a result of Contractor's failure to achieve
Milestones, Substantial Completion, or final completion of the Work;
k. Liens have been filed in connection with the Work, except where Contractor has
delivered a specific bond satisfactory to Owner to secure the satisfaction and
discharge of such Liens;
I. there are other items entitling Owner to a set off against the amount
recommended.
2. If Owner imposes any set-off against payment, whether based on its own knowledge
or on the written recommendations of Engineer, Owner will give Contractor
immediate written notice (with a copy to Engineer) stating the reasons for such action
and the specific amount of the reduction, and promptly pay Contractor any amount
remaining after deduction of the amount so withheld. Owner shall promptly pay
Contractor the amount so withheld, or any adjustment thereto agreed to by Owner
and Contractor, if Contractor remedies the reasons for such action. The reduction
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imposed shall be binding on Contractor unless it duly submits a Change Proposal
contesting the reduction.
3. Upon a subsequent determination that Owner's refusal of payment was not justified,
the amount wrongfully withheld shall be treated as an amount due as determined by
Paragraph 15.01.C.1 and subject to interest as provided in the Agreement.
15.02 Contractor's Warranty of Title
A. Contractor warrants and guarantees that title to all Work, materials, and equipment
furnished under the Contract will pass to Owner free and clear of (1) all Liens and other title
defects, and (2) all patent, licensing, copyright, or royalty obligations, no later than seven
days after the time of payment by Owner.
15.03 Substantial Completion
A. When Contractor considers the entire Work ready for its intended use Contractor shall
notify Owner and Engineer in writing that the entire Work is substantially complete and
request that Engineer issue a certificate of Substantial Completion. Contractor shall at the
same time submit to Owner and Engineer an initial draft of punch list items to be
completed or corrected before final payment.
B. Promptly after Contractor's notification, Owner, Contractor, and Engineer shall make an
inspection of the Work to determine the status of completion. If Engineer does not
consider the Work substantially complete, Engineer will notify Contractor in writing giving
the reasons therefor.
C. If Engineer considers the Work substantially complete, Engineer will deliver to Owner a
preliminary certificate of Substantial Completion which shall fix the date of Substantial
Completion. Engineer shall attach to the certificate a punch list of items to be completed or
corrected before final payment. Owner shall have seven days after receipt of the
preliminary certificate during which to make written objection to Engineer as to any
provisions of the certificate or attached punch list. If, after considering the objections to the
provisions of the preliminary certificate, Engineer concludes that the Work is not
substantially complete, Engineer will, within 14 days after submission of the preliminary
certificate to Owner, notify Contractor in writing that the Work is not substantially
complete, stating the reasons therefor. If Owner does not object to the provisions of the
certificate, or if despite consideration of Owner's objections Engineer concludes that the
Work is substantially complete, then Engineer will, within said 14 days, execute and deliver
to Owner and Contractor a final certificate of Substantial Completion (with a revised punch
list of items to be completed or corrected) reflecting such changes from the preliminary
certificate as Engineer believes justified after consideration of any objections from Owner.
D. At the time of receipt of the preliminary certificate of Substantial Completion, Owner and
Contractor will confer regarding Owner's use or occupancy of the Work following
Substantial Completion, review the builder's risk insurance policy with respect to the end of
the builder's risk coverage, and confirm the transition to coverage of the Work under a
permanent property insurance policy held by Owner. Unless Owner and Contractor agree
otherwise in writing, Owner shall bear responsibility for security, operation, protection of
the Work, property insurance, maintenance, heat, and utilities upon Owner's use or
occupancy of the Work.
E. After Substantial Completion the Contractor shall promptly begin work on the punch list of
items to be completed or corrected prior to final payment. In appropriate cases Contractor
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may submit monthly Applications for Payment for completed punch list items, following the
progress payment procedures set forth above.
F. Owner shall have the right to exclude Contractor from the Site after the date of Substantial
Completion subject to allowing Contractor reasonable access to remove its property and
complete or correct items on the punch list.
15.04 Partial Use or Occupancy
A. Prior to Substantial Completion of all the Work, Owner may use or occupy any substantially
completed part of the Work which has specifically been identified in the Contract
Documents, or which Owner, Engineer, and Contractor agree constitutes a separately
functioning and usable part of the Work that can be used by Owner for its intended
purpose without significant interference with Contractor's performance of the remainder
of the Work, subject to the following conditions:
1. At any time Owner may request in writing that Contractor permit Owner to use or
occupy any such part of the Work that Owner believes to be substantially complete. If
and when Contractor agrees that such part of the Work is substantially complete,
Contractor, Owner, and Engineer will follow the procedures of Paragraph 15.03.A
through E for that part of the Work.
2. At any time Contractor may notify Owner and Engineer in writing that Contractor
considers any such part of the Work substantially complete and request Engineer to
issue a certificate of Substantial Completion for that part of the Work.
3. Within a reasonable time after either such request, Owner, Contractor, and Engineer
shall make an inspection of that part of the Work to determine its status of
completion. If Engineer does not consider that part of the Work to be substantially
complete, Engineer will notify Owner and Contractor in writing giving the reasons
therefor. If Engineer considers that part of the Work to be substantially complete, the
provisions of Paragraph 15.03 will apply with respect to certification of Substantial
Completion of that part of the Work and the division of responsibility in respect
thereof and access thereto.
4. No use or occupancy or separate operation of part of the Work may occur prior to
compliance with the requirements of Paragraph 6.05 regarding builder's risk or other
property insurance.
15.05 Final Inspection
A. Upon written notice from Contractor that the entire Work or an agreed portion thereof is
complete, Engineer will promptly make a final inspection with Owner and Contractor and
will notify Contractor in writing of all particulars in which this inspection reveals that the
Work, or agreed portion thereof, is incomplete or defective. Contractor shall immediately
take such measures as are necessary to complete such Work or remedy such deficiencies.
15.06 Final Payment
A. Application for Payment:
1. After Contractor has, in the opinion of Engineer, satisfactorily completed all
corrections identified during the final inspection and has delivered, in accordance with
the Contract Documents, all maintenance and operating instructions, schedules,
guarantees, bonds, certificates or other evidence of insurance, certificates of
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inspection, annotated record documents (as provided in Paragraph 7.11), and other
documents, Contractor may make application for final payment.
2. The final Application for Payment shall be accompanied (except as previously
delivered) by:
a. all documentation called for in the Contract Documents;
b. consent of the surety, if any, to final payment;
c. satisfactory evidence that all title issues have been resolved such that title to all
Work, materials, and equipment has passed to Owner free and clear of any Liens
or other title defects, or will so pass upon final payment.
d. a list of all disputes that Contractor believes are unsettled; and
e. complete and legally effective releases or waivers (satisfactory to Owner) of all
Lien rights arising out of the Work, and of Liens filed in connection with the Work.
3. In lieu of the releases or waivers of Liens specified in Paragraph 15.06.A.2 and as
approved by Owner, Contractor may furnish receipts or releases in full and an affidavit
of Contractor that: (a) the releases and receipts include all labor, services, material,
and equipment for which a Lien could be filed; and (b) all payrolls, material and
equipment bills, and other indebtedness connected with the Work for which Owner
might in any way be responsible, or which might in any way result in liens or other
burdens on Owner's property, have been paid or otherwise satisfied. If any
Subcontractor or Supplier fails to furnish such a release or receipt in full, Contractor
may furnish a bond or other collateral satisfactory to Owner to indemnify Owner
against any Lien, or Owner at its option may issue joint checks payable to Contractor
and specified Subcontractors and Suppliers.
B. Engineer's Review of Application and Acceptance:
1. If, on the basis of Engineer's observation of the Work during construction and final
inspection, and Engineer's review of the final Application for Payment and
accompanying documentation as required by the Contract Documents, Engineer is
satisfied that the Work has been completed and Contractor's other obligations under
the Contract have been fulfilled, Engineer will, within ten days after receipt of the final
Application for Payment, indicate in writing Engineer's recommendation of final
payment and present the Application for Payment to Owner for payment. Such
recommendation shall account for any set -offs against payment that are necessary in
Engineer's opinion to protect Owner from loss for the reasons stated above with
respect to progress payments. At the same time Engineer will also give written notice
to Owner and Contractor that the Work is acceptable, subject to the provisions of
Paragraph 15.07. Otherwise, Engineer will return the Application for Payment to
Contractor, indicating in writing the reasons for refusing to recommend final payment,
in which case Contractor shall make the necessary corrections and resubmit the
Application for Payment.
C. Notice of Acceptability; In support of its recommendation of payment of the final
Application for Payment, Engineer will also give written notice to Owner and Contractor
that the Work is acceptable, subiect to the stated limitations in the notice and to the
provisions of Paragraph 15.07.
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D. Completion of Work: The Work is complete (subject to surviving obligations) when it is
ready for final payment as established by the Engineer's written recommendation of final
payment and issuance of notice of the acceptability of the Work.
E. Payment Becomes Due: In accordance with NCGS 143-134.1, J4*W45 days after the
presentation to Owner of the final Application for Payment and accompanying
documentation, the amount recommended by Engineer (less any further sum Owner is
entitled to set off against Engineer's recommendation, including but not limited to set -offs
for liquidated damages and set -offs allowed under the provisions above with respect to
progress payments) will become due and shall be paid by Owner to Contractor.
15.07 Waiver of Claims
A. The making of final payment will not constitute a waiver by Owner of claims or rights
against Contractor. Owner expressly reserves claims and rights arising from unsettled Liens,
from defective Work appearing after final inspection pursuant to Paragraph 15.05, from
Contractor's failure to comply with the Contract Documents or the terms of any special
guarantees specified therein, from outstanding Claims by Owner, or from Contractor's
continuing obligations under the Contract Documents.
B. The acceptance of final payment by Contractor will constitute a waiver by Contractor of all
claims and rights against Owner other than those pending matters that have been duly
submitted or appealed under the provisions of Article 17.
15.08 Correction Period
A. If within one year after the date of Substantial Completion (or such longer period of time as
may be prescribed by the terms of any applicable special guarantee required by the
Contract Documents, or by any specific provision of the Contract Documents), any Work is
found to be defective, or if the repair of any damages to the Site, adjacent areas that
Contractor has arranged to use through construction easements or otherwise, and other
adjacent areas used by Contractor as permitted by Laws and Regulations, is found to be
defective, then Contractor shall promptly, without cost to Owner and in accordance with
Owner's written instructions:
1. correct the defective repairs to the Site or such other adjacent areas;
2. correct such defective Work;
3. if the defective Work has been rejected by Owner, remove it from the Project and
replace it with Work that is not defective, and
4. satisfactorily correct or repair or remove and replace any damage to other Work, to
the work of others, or to other land or areas resulting therefrom.
B. If Contractor does not promptly comply with the terms of Owner's written instructions, or
in an emergency where delay would cause serious risk of loss or damage, Owner may have
the defective Work corrected or repaired or may have the rejected Work removed and
replaced. Contractor shall pay all claims, costs, losses, and damages (including but not
limited to all fees and charges of engineers, architects, attorneys, and other professionals
and all court or arbitration or other dispute resolution costs) arising out of or relating to
such correction or repair or such removal and replacement (including but not limited to all
costs of repair or replacement of work of others).
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C. In special circumstances where a particular item of equipment is placed in continuous
service before Substantial Completion of all the Work, the correction period for that item
may start to run from an earlier date if so provided in the Specifications.
D. Where defective Work (and damage to other Work resulting therefrom) has been corrected
or removed and replaced under this paragraph, the correction period hereunder with
respect to such Work will be extended for an additional period of one year after such
correction or removal and replacement has been satisfactorily completed.
E. Contractor's obligations under this paragraph are in addition to all other obligations and
warranties. The provisions of this paragraph shall not be construed as a substitute for, or a
waiver of, the provisions of any applicable statute of limitation or repose.
ARTICLE 16 — SUSPENSION OF WORK AND TERMINATION
16.01 Owner May Suspend Work
A. At any time and without cause, Owner may suspend the Work or any portion thereof for a
period of not more than 90 consecutive days by written notice to Contractor and Engineer.
Such notice will fix the date on which Work will be resumed. Contractor shall resume the
Work on the date so fixed. Contractor shall be entitled to an adjustment in the Contract
Price or an extension of the Contract Times, or both, directly attributable to any such
suspension. Any Change Proposal seeking such adjustments shall be submitted no later
than 30 days after the date fixed for resumption of Work.
16.02 Owner May Terminate for Cause
A. The occurrence of any one or more of the following events will constitute a default by
Contractor and justify termination for cause:
1. Contractor's persistent failure to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract
Documents (including, but not limited to, failure to supply sufficient skilled workers or
suitable materials or equipment or failure to adhere to the Progress Schedule);
2. Failure of Contractor to perform or otherwise to comply with a material term of the
Contract Documents;
3. Contractor's disregard of Laws or Regulations of any public body having jurisdiction; or
4. Contractor's repeated disregard of the authority of Owner or Engineer.
B. If one or more of the events identified in Paragraph 16.02.A occurs, then after giving
Contractor (and any surety) ten days written notice that Owner is considering a declaration
that Contractor is in default and termination of the c -Contract, Owner may proceed to:
1. declare Contractor to be in default, and give Contractor (and any surety) notice that
the Contract is terminated; and
2. enforce the rights available to Owner under any applicable performance bond.
C. Subject to the terms and operation of any applicable performance bond, if Owner has
terminated the Contract for cause, Owner may exclude Contractor from the Site, take
possession of the Work, incorporate in the Work all materials and equipment stored at the
Site or for which Owner has paid Contractor but which are stored elsewhere, and complete
the Work as Owner may deem expedient.
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D. Owner may not proceed with termination of the Contract under Paragraph 16.02.13 if
Contractor within seven days of receipt of notice of intent to terminate begins to correct its
failure to perform and proceeds diligently to cure such failure.
E. If Owner proceeds as provided in Paragraph 16.02.13, Contractor shall not be entitled to
receive any further payment until the Work is completed. If the unpaid balance of the
Contract Price exceeds the cost to complete the Work, including all related claims, costs,
losses, and damages (including but not limited to all fees and charges of engineers,
architects, attorneys, and other professionals) sustained by Owner, such excess will be paid
to Contractor. If the cost to complete the Work including such related claims, costs, losses,
and damages exceeds such unpaid balance, Contractor shall pay the difference to Owner.
Such claims, costs, losses, and damages incurred by Owner will be reviewed by Engineer as
to their reasonableness and, when so approved by Engineer, incorporated in a Change
Order. When exercising any rights or remedies under this paragraph, Owner shall not be
required to obtain the lowest price for the Work performed.
F. Where Contractor's services have been so terminated by Owner, the termination will not
affect any rights or remedies of Owner against Contractor then existing or which may
thereafter accrue, or any rights or remedies of Owner against Contractor or any surety
under any payment bond or performance bond. Any retention or payment of money due
Contractor by Owner will not release Contractor from liability.
G. If and to the extent that Contractor has provided a performance bond under the provisions
of Paragraph 6.01.A, the provisions of that bond shall govern over any inconsistent
provisions of Paragraphs 16.02.13 and 16.02.D.
H. If Owner's declared termination for default is challenged or deemed wrongful, or improper,
the termination will nonetheless be considered a termination for convenience in
accordance with Article 16.03.
16.03 Owner May Terminate For Convenience
A. Upon seven days written notice to Contractor and Engineer, Owner may, without cause and
without prejudice to any other right or remedy of Owner, terminate the Contract. In such
case, Contractor shall be paid for (without duplication of any items):
1. completed and acceptable Work executed in accordance with the Contract Documents
prior to the effective date of termination, including fair and reasonable sums for
overhead and profit on such Work;
2. expenses sustained prior to the effective date of termination in performing services
and furnishing labor, materials, or equipment as required by the Contract Documents
in connection with uncompleted Work, plus fair and reasonable sums for overhead
and profit on such expenses; and
3. other reasonable expenses directly attributable to termination, including costs
incurred to prepare a termination for convenience cost proposal.
B. Contractor shall not be paid on account of loss of anticipated overhead, profits, or revenue,
or other economic loss arising out of or resulting from such termination.
16.04 Contractor May Stop Work or Terminate
A. If, through no act or fault of Contractor, (1) the Work is suspended for more than 90
consecutive days by Owner or under an order of court or other public authority, or (2)
Engineer fails to act on any Application for Payment within 30 days after it is submitted, or
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(3) Owner fails for 30 days to pay Contractor any sum finally determined to be due, then
Contractor may, upon seven days written notice to Owner and Engineer, and provided
Owner or Engineer do not remedy such suspension or failure within that time, terminate
the contract and recover from Owner payment on the same terms as provided in Paragraph
16.03.
B. In lieu of terminating the Contract and without prejudice to any other right or remedy, if
Engineer has failed to act on an Application for Payment within 30 days after it is
submitted, or Owner has failed for 30 days to pay Contractor any sum finally determined to
be due, Contractor may, seven days after written notice to Owner and Engineer, stop the
Work until payment is made of all such amounts due Contractor, including interest thereon.
The provisions of this paragraph are not intended to preclude Contractor from submitting a
Change Proposal for an adjustment in Contract Price or Contract Times or otherwise for
expenses or damage directly attributable to Contractor's stopping the Work as permitted
by this paragraph.
ARTICLE 17 — FINAL RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES
17.01 Methods and Procedures
A. It is understood and agreed that NCGS 143-128(f1) requires that disputes arising under an
agreement for the erection, construction, alteration or repair of a building be subject to a
dispute resolution process specified by Owner herein referred to as "the City". In
compliance with this statutory provision, the City specifies this Article as the dispute
resolution process to be used on this Project. It is further understood and agreed that this
dispute resolution process is based on non-binding mediation and will only be effective to
the extent that the Parties to any mediated dispute participate in the mediation in good
faith. It is also understood and agreed that the City is under no obligation under any
circumstance to secure or enforce the participation of any other Party in the mediation of
any dispute subject to this Article and GS 143-128(f1).
B. Any dispute arising between or among; the Parties listed in Paragraph 17.01.D of this Article
that arises from an agreement to construct the Project, including without limitation a
breach of such agreement, shall be subject to non-binding mediation administered by the
American Arbitration Association under its Construction Industry Mediation Rules ("Rules"),
except as otherwise expressly set forth in this Article. To the extent any provision of the
Rules is inconsistent with the provisions of this Article, the provisions of this Article shall
control. The mediation provided in this Article shall be used pursuant to this Agreement
and GS 143-128(f1) and is in lieu of any dispute resolution process adopted by the North
Carolina State Building Commission, which process shall not apply to this Proiect.
C. For purposes of this Article the following definitions shall apply:
1. Agreement to construct the Project means an agreement to construct the Project that
is subject to the requirements of GS 143-128 and does not include any agreement
related to the Project that is not subject to said statute;
2. Construct or construction refers to and includes the erection, construction, alteration
or repair of the Project;
3. Party or Parties refers to the parties listed in Paragraph 17.01.1) of this Article; and
4. Project means the building to be erected, constructed, altered or repaired pursuant to
this Agreement.
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D. The City and any Party contracting with the City or with any first-tier or lower -tier
subcontractor for the construction of the Prosect agree to participate in good faith in any
mediation of a dispute subject to this Article and GS 143-128(f1), including without
limitation the following Parties (if any): architect(s), engineer(s), surveyor(s), construction
manager, construction manager at risk, prime contractor(s), surety(ies), subcontractor(s),
and supplier(s).
In order to facilitate compliance with GS 143-128(f1), the Contractor, and all other Parties,
shall include this Article in every agreement to which it (any of them) is a Party for the
construction of the Project without variation or exception. Failure to do so will constitute a
breach of this Agreement, and the Contractor or other Party failing to include this Article in
any agreement required by this Article shall indemnify and hold harmless the remaining
Parties from and against any and all claims, including without limitation reasonable
attorney fees and other costs of litigation, arising in any manner from such breach.
Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section, it is expressly understood and
agreed that the Parties are intended to be and shall be third -party beneficiaries of the
provisions of this Article and can enforce the provisions hereof.
The following disputes are not subject to mediation:
1. A dispute seeking a non -monetary recovery; or
2. A dispute seeking a monetary recovery of $15,000 or less; or
3. A dispute seeking the extension of any time limit set forth in an agreement to
construct the Prosect shall be subject to mediation pursuant to this Article and GS 143-
128(f1), but only if the damages which would be suffered by the Party seeking the
extension would exceed $15,000 if the disputed extension is denied. To the extent
that liquidated damages are set forth in such agreement as the measurement of
damages for failure by such Party to meet such time limit, such liquidated damages
shall be the exclusive standard for determining the amount of damages associated
with such dispute.
G. For purposes of this Article, a dispute is limited to the recovery of monetary damages from
the same transaction or occurrence against a single Party or two or more Parties alleged to
be liable jointly, severally or in the alternative. Two or more disputes may not be
consolidated or otherwise combined without the consent of all Parties to such disputes.
H. In addition to such matters as are required by the Rules, a request for mediation shall
include the amount of the monetary relief requested.
Prior to requesting mediation, a Party must form a good faith belief that it is entitled under
applicable law to recover the monetary amount to be included in the request from one or
more of the remaining Parties. Such belief must be based on a reasonable and prudent
investigation into the dispute that is the subject of the request. The request for mediation
must be based on such investigation and may not include any amount or the name of any
remaining Party, unless supported by such investigation and good faith belief by the Party
reauestine the mediation.
If a Party breaches any provision of Paragraph 17.01.1, it shall indemnify and hold harmless
all other Parties from any costs, including reasonable attorney fees and other costs of
litigation, and damages incurred by such other Parties that arise from such breach.
K. All expenses incurred by a Party to a dispute in preparing and presenting any claim or
defense at the mediation shall be paid by the Party. Such expenses include without
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limitation preparation and production of witnesses and exhibits and attorney fees. All
other expenses of the mediation, including filing fees and required traveling and other
expenses of the mediator, shall be borne as follows: one half by the Party requesting the
mediation, with the remaining parties paying equal shares of the remaining expenses and
costs; provided that, if the City is named as a party to the mediation, the City shall pay at
least one-third of the mediation expenses and costs divided among the Parties. If more
than one Party to a dispute requests a mediation, the mediation expenses and costs to be
divided among the Parties shall be borne equally by the Parties to the dispute; provided
that, if the City is named as a party to the mediation, the City shall pay at least one-third of
the mediation expenses and costs divided among the Parties.
L. The mediation shall be held at a location agreeable to the mediator and all of the Parties;
provided that, if no agreement can be reached, the mediation will be held at such location
in Mecklenburg County, as the mediator shall determine.
M. The provisions of this Article are subject to any other provision of this Agreement
concerning the submission, documentation and/or proof of any claim or dispute. Such
other provisions shall apply in full force and shall be satisfied as a condition precedent to
mediation pursuant to this Article.
N. The Parties understand and agree that mediation in accordance with this Article shall be a
condition Drecedent to institution of anv legal or eauitable proceeding seeking monetary
based on anv dispute that is subiect to mediation Dursuant to this Article.
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ARTICLE 18 — MISCELLANEOUS
18.01 Giving Notice
A. Whenever any provision of the Contract Documents requires the giving of written notice, it
will be deemed to have been validly given if:
delivered in person, by a commercial courier service or otherwise, to the individual or
to a member of the firm or to an officer of the corporation for which it is intended; or
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2. delivered at or sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, to the last
business address known to the sender of the notice.
18.02 Computation of Times
A. When any period of time is referred to in the Contract by days, it will be computed to
exclude the first and include the last day of such period. If the last day of any such period
falls on a Saturday or Sunday or on a day made a legal holiday by the law of the applicable
jurisdiction, such day will be omitted from the computation.
18.03 Cumulative Remedies
A. The duties and obligations imposed by these General Conditions and the rights and
remedies available hereunder to the parties hereto are in addition to, and are not to be
construed in any way as a limitation of, any rights and remedies available to any or all of
them which are otherwise imposed or available by Laws or Regulations, by special warranty
or guarantee, or by other provisions of the Contract. The provisions of this paragraph will
be as effective as if repeated specifically in the Contract Documents in connection with
each particular duty, obligation, right, and remedy to which they apply.
18.04 Limitation of Damages
A. With respect to any and all Change Proposals, Claims, disputes subject to final resolution,
and other matters at issue, neither Owner nor Engineer, nor any of their officers, directors,
members, partners, employees, agents, consultants, or subcontractors, shall be liable to
Contractor for any claims, costs, losses, or damages sustained by Contractor on or in
connection with any other project or anticipated project.
18.05 No Waiver
A. A party's non -enforcement of any provision shall not constitute a waiver of that provision,
nor shall it affect the enforceability of that provision or of the remainder of this Contract.
18.06 Survival of Obligations
A. All representations, indemnifications, warranties, and guarantees made in, required by, or
given in accordance with the Contract, as well as all continuing obligations indicated in the
Contract, will survive final payment, completion, and acceptance of the Work or
termination or completion of the Contract or termination of the services of Contractor.
18.07 Controlling Law
A. This Contract is to be governed by the law of the state in which the Project is located.
18.08 Headings
A. Article and paragraph headings are inserted for convenience only and do not constitute
parts of these General Conditions.
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SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS
ARTICLE 2 — PRELIMINARY MATTERS
SC -2.02 Copies of Documents
SC -2.02 Delete Paragraph 2.02.A in its entirety and insert the following new paragraph in its
place:
A. Owner shall furnish to Contractor [_1 copies of conformed Contract
Documents incorporating and integrating all Addenda and any amendments
negotiated prior to the Effective Date of the Contract (including one fully executed
counterpart of the Agreement), and one copy in electronic portable document
format (PDF). Additional printed copies of the conformed Contract Documents will
be furnished upon request at the cost of reproduction.
ARTICLE 4 —COMMENCEMENT AND PROGRESS OF THE WORK
SC -4.01 Commencement of Contract Times; Notice to Proceed
ARTICLE 5 — AVAILABILITY OF LANDS; SUBSURFACE AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS; HAZARDOUS
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
SC -5.03 Subsurface and Physical Conditions
SC -5.03 Add the following new paragraphs immediately after Paragraph 5.03.13:
C. Engineer has used the following reports of explorations and tests of subsurface
conditions at or adjacent to the Site in preparing the Contract Documents:
1. Report dated September 7, 2017 prepared by Joel E. Wood & Associates
entitled "Geotechnical Investigation Stevens Creek Trunk Sewer Outfall
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina" consisting of 31 pages. The Technical
Data contained in such report upon whose accuracy Contractor may rely are
those indicated in the definition of Technical Data in the General Conditions.
2. Report dated [INSERT DATE] prepared by [INSERT NAME OF FIRM THAT
PREPARED REPORT] entitled "[INSERT TITLE OF REPORT]" consisting of
[INSERT NUMBER OF PAGES] pages. The Technical Data contained in such
report upon whose accuracy Contractor may rely are [HERE INDICATE ANY
SUCH SPECIFIC TECHNICAL DATA.] [OR] [none.] [OR] [those indicated in the
definition of Technical Data in the General Conditions.]
D. Engineer has used the following drawings of existing physical conditions at or
adjacent to the Site, including those depicting existing surface or subsurface
structures at or adjacent to the Site (except Underground Facilities):
1. Drawings dated [INSERT DATE] prepared by [INSERT NAME OF FIRM THAT
PREPARED DRAWINGS] entitled "[INSERT TITLE OF DRAWINGS]" consisting of
[INSERT NUMBER OF PAGES] pages.
a. None of the contents of such drawings is Technical Data on whose
accuracy Contractor may rely.
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2. Drawings dated [INSERT DATE] prepared by [INSERT NAME OF FIRM THAT
PREPARED DRAWINGS] entitled "[INSERT TITLE OF DRAWINGS]" consisting of
[INSERT NUMBER OF PAGES] pages.
a. None of the contents of such drawings is Technical Data on whose
accuracy Contractor may rely
E. Contractor may examine copies of reports and drawings identified in SC 5.03.0 and
SC 5.03.D that were not included with the Bidding Documents by request from
Engineer.
SC -5.06 Hazardous Environmental Conditions
SC 5.06 Delete Paragraphs 5.06.A and 5.06.6 in their entirety and insert the following:
A. No reports or drawings related to Hazardous Environmental Conditions at the Site
are known to Owner.
B. Not Used.
ARTICLE 6 – BONDS AND INSURANCE
Notes to User: Use the following Paragraph 6.02 if Contractor's insurance provider is not required to
obtain A.M. Best ratings. Consult Charlotte Water insurance manager prior to retaining this
language.
SC -6.02 Insurance—General Provisions
SC -6.02 Add the following paragraph immediately after Paragraph 6.02.13:
1. Contractor may obtain worker's compensation insurance from an insurance
company that has not been rated by A.M. Best, provided that such company (a) is
domiciled in the state in which the project is located, (b) is certified or authorized
as a worker's compensation insurance provider by the appropriate state agency,
and (c) has been accepted to provide worker's compensation insurance for similar
projects by the state within the last 12 months.
Notes to User. Use the following Paragraph 6.05 if additional insureds are to be added to property
insurance beyond Owner, Contractor, and Subcontractors. Consult Charlotte Water insurance
manager prior to retaining this language.
SC -6.05 Property Insurance
SC -6.05 Add the following new subparagraph after subparagraph 6.05.A.1:
a. In addition to Owner, Contractor, and all Subcontractors, include as insureds the
following:
[HERE LIST BY NAME (NOT CATEGORY, ROLE, OR CLASSIFICATION) OTHER
PERSONS OR ENTITIES TO BE INCLUDED ON THE BUILDER'S RISK POLICY AS
INSUREDS.]
Notes to User. Use the following Paragraph 6.05.A if Contractor will be required to purchase an
installation floater in lieu of Property Insurance. An installation floater is insurance carried by the
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Contractor, covering the materials and equipment to be incorporated in the Work. It typically does not
insure against losses that occur after installation. In most cases, builder's risk insurance offers broader
coverage and is the preferred risk management instrument. On some projects, an installation floater
may be an acceptable alternative to a builder's risk policy. See EJCDC° C-001, Commentary on the
2013 EJCDC Construction Documents. (In other instances, Contractor may choose to purchase an
installation floater to supplement property insurance provided by Owner.) If, after consultation with
its risk managers, Owner elects to require purchase of an installation floater rather than a builder's
risk policy, the following requirements should be included. Charlotte Water insurance manager should
be consulted prior to including the language below.
SC -6.05 Delete Paragraph 6.05.A of the General Conditions and substitute the following in its
place:
Contractor shall provide and maintain installation floater insurance for property under
the care, custody, or control of Contractor. The installation floater insurance shall be a
broad form or "all risk" policy providing coverage for all materials, supplies, machinery,
fixtures, and equipment that will be incorporated into the Work. Coverage under the
Contractor's installation floater will include:
1. any loss to property while in transit,
2. any loss at the Site, and
3. any loss while in storage, both on-site and off-site.
Coverage cannot be contingent on an external cause or risk, or limited to property for
which the Contractor is legally liable. The Contractor will be solely responsible for any
deductible carried under this coverage and claims on materials, supplies, machinery,
fixture, and equipment that will be incorporated into the Work while in transit or in
storage. This policy will include a waiver of subrogation applicable to Owner,
Contractor, Engineer, all Subcontractors, and the officers, directors, partners,
employees, agents and other consultants and subcontractors of any of them.
ARTICLE 7 — CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES
SC -7.02 Labor, Working Hours
Notes to User: Add the total hourly cost for Resident Project Representative providing overtime
inspection coverage. Include any additional appurtenant costs including travel and lodging as
necessary.
SC -7.02 Delete Paragraph 7.02.C.1 in its entirety and insert the following subparagraphs:
1. For purposes of administering the foregoing requirement, additional overtime
cost of Engineer's Resident Project Representative shall be $[INSERT HOURLY
COST OF RESIDENT PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE] per hour.
2. For purposes of administering the foregoing requirement, additional overtime
cost of the Owner's Site Representative shall be $[INSERT HOURLY COST OF
OWNER'S SITE REPRESENTATIVE] per hour.
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Notes to User: Retain the following Paragraph 7.06.P if Contractor shall be made to self -perform at
least 50% of the Contract amount.
SC -7.06 Concerning Subcontractors, Suppliers, and Others
SC -7.06 Add the following new Paragraph immediately after Paragraph 7.06.0:
P. Contractor shall perform at least 50% of the total original Contract amount with
their own work forces. Any work that is subcontracted to a Small Business
Enterprise (SBE) shall not be deducted from the total original Contract amount
before computing the amount of work required to be performed by Contractor with
their own work force.
SC -7.10 Laws and Regulations
SC -7.10 Add the following new Paragraphs immediately after Paragraph 7.10.G.2
H. The following stormwater rules and guidelines are applicable to this Project:
1. Best Management Practices for Pressure Washers, Vehicle Detailers, and other
Surface Cleaning Operations. Available at http://stormwater.charmeck.org.
2. Guidelines for handling yard waste available at
http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/StormWater/Storm+Drain/Lawn+Care.htm
3. City of Charlotte's Sewer Use Ordinance:
http://www.municode.com/resources/gateway.asp?pid=19970&sid=33.
SC -7.12 Safety and Protection
SC -7.12 Insert the following new subparagraphs after Paragraph 7.12.C:
1. The following Owner safety programs are applicable to the Work:
a. City of Charlotte Traffic Engineer's "Work Area Traffic Control Handbook".
ARTICLE 8 — OTHER WORK AT THE SITE
SC -8.02 Coordination
SC -8.02 Delete Paragraph 8.02.A in its entirety and replace with the following:
A. Owner intends to contract with others for the performance of other work at or
adjacent to the Site.
1. [HERE IDENTIFY INDIVIDUAL OR ENTIRETY] shall have authority and
responsibility for coordination of the various contractors and work forces at
the Site;
2. The following specific matters are to be covered by such authority and
responsibility: [HERE ITEMIZE SUCH MATTERS];
3. The extent of such authority and responsibilities is: [HERE PROVIDE THE
EXTENT]
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ARTICLE 9 — OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES
SC -9.13 Owner's Site Representative
SC -9.13 Add the following new paragraph immediately after Paragraph 9.13.0 of the General
Conditions:
1. Additional duties, responsibilities, and limitations of authority of Owner's Site
Representative include the following:
ARTICLE 10 — ENGINEER'S STATUS DURING CONSTRUCTION
SC -10.03 Project Representative
SC -10.03 Add the following new paragraphs immediately after Paragraph 10.03.A:
B. The Resident Project Representative (RPR) will be Engineer's representative at the
Site, will act as directed by and under the supervision of Engineer, and will confer
with Engineer regarding RPR's actions.
1. General: RPR's dealings in matters pertaining to the Work in general shall be
with Engineer and Contractor. RPR's dealings with Subcontractors shall only
be through or with the full knowledge and approval of Contractor. RPR shall
generally communicate with Owner only with the knowledge of and under
the direction of Engineer.
2. Schedules: Review the progress schedule, schedule of Shop Drawing and
Sample submittals, and Schedule of Values prepared by Contractor and
consult with Engineer concerning acceptability.
3. Conferences and Meetings: Attend meetings with Contractor, such as
preconstruction conferences, progress meetings, job conferences, and other
Project -related meetings, and prepare and circulate copies of minutes
thereof.
4. Liaison:
a. Serve as Engineer's liaison with Contractor. Working principally through
Contractor's authorized representative or designee, assist in providing
information regarding the provisions and intent of the Contract
Documents.
b. Assist Engineer in serving as Owner's liaison with Contractor when
Contractor's operations affect Owner's on -Site operations.
c. Assist in obtaining from Owner additional details or information, when
required for proper execution of the Work.
5. Interpretation of Contract Documents: Report to Engineer when clarifications
and interpretations of the Contract Documents are needed and transmit to
Contractor clarifications and interpretations as issued by Engineer.
6. Shop Drawings and Samples:
a. Record date of receipt of Samples and Contractor -approved Shop
Drawings.
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b. Receive Samples which are furnished at the Site by Contractor, and
notify Engineer of availability of Samples for examination.
c. Advise Engineer and Contractor of the commencement of any portion of
the Work requiring a Shop Drawing or Sample submittal for which RPR
believes that the submittal has not been approved by Engineer.
7. Modifications: Consider and evaluate Contractor's suggestions for
modifications in Drawings or Specifications and report such suggestions,
together with RPR's recommendations, if any, to Engineer. Transmit to
Contractor in writing decisions as issued by Engineer.
8. Review of Work and Rejection of Defective Work:
a. Conduct on -Site observations of Contractor's work in progress to assist
Engineer in determining if the Work is in general proceeding in
accordance with the Contract Documents.
b. Report to Engineer whenever RPR believes that any part of Contractor's
work in progress is defective, will not produce a completed Project that
conforms generally to the Contract Documents, or will imperil the
integrity of the design concept of the completed Project as a functioning
whole as indicated in the Contract Documents, or has been damaged, or
does not meet the requirements of any inspection, test or approval
required to be made; and advise Engineer of that part of work in
progress that RPR believes should be corrected or rejected or should be
uncovered for observation, or requires special testing, inspection or
approval.
9. Inspections, Tests, and System Start-ups:
a. Verify that tests, equipment, and systems start-ups and operating and
maintenance training are conducted in the presence of appropriate
Owner's personnel, and that Contractor maintains adequate records
thereof.
b. Observe, record, and report to Engineer appropriate details relative to
the test procedures and systems start-ups.
10. Records:
a. Prepare a daily report or keep a diary or log book, recording Contractor's
hours on the Site, Subcontractors present at the Site, weather
conditions, data relative to questions of Change Orders, Field Orders,
Work Change Directives, or changed conditions, Site visitors, deliveries of
equipment or materials, daily activities, decisions, observations in
general, and specific observations in more detail as in the case of
observing test procedures; and send copies to Engineer.
b. Record names, addresses, fax numbers, e-mail addresses, web site
locations, and telephone numbers of all Contractors, Subcontractors, and
major Suppliers of materials and equipment.
C. Maintain records for use in preparing Project documentation.
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11. Reports:
a. Furnish to Engineer periodic reports as required of progress of the Work
and of Contractor's compliance with the Progress Schedule and schedule
of Shop Drawing and Sample submittals.
b. Draft and recommend to Engineer proposed Change Orders, Work
Change Directives, and Field Orders. Obtain backup material from
Contractor.
C. Immediately notify Engineer of the occurrence of any Site accidents,
emergencies, acts of God endangering the Work, force majeure or delay
events, damage to property by fire or other causes, or the discovery of
any Constituent of Concern or Hazardous Environmental Condition.
12. Payment Requests: Review applications for payment with Contractor for
compliance with the established procedure for their submission and forward
with recommendations to Engineer, noting particularly the relationship of the
payment requested to the Schedule of Values, Work completed, and
materials and equipment delivered at the Site but not incorporated in the
Work.
13. Certificates, Operation and Maintenance Manuals: During the course of the
Work, verify that materials and equipment certificates, operation and
maintenance manuals and other data required by the Contract Documents to
be assembled and furnished by Contractor are applicable to the items actually
installed and in accordance with the Contract Documents, and have these
documents delivered to Engineer for review and forwarding to Owner prior to
payment for that part of the Work.
14. Completion:
a. Participate in Engineer's visits to the Site to determine Substantial
Completion, assist in the determination of Substantial Completion and
the preparation of a punch list of items to be completed or corrected.
b. Participate in Engineer's final visit to the Site to determine completion of
the Work, in the company of Owner and Contractor, and prepare a final
punch list of items to be completed and deficiencies to be remedied.
C. Observe whether all items on the final list have been completed or
corrected and make recommendations to Engineer concerning
acceptance and issuance of the notice of acceptability of the work.
C. The RPR shall not:
1. Authorize any deviation from the Contract Documents or substitution of
materials or equipment (including "or -equal" items).
2. Exceed limitations of Engineer's authority as set forth in the Contract
Documents.
3. Undertake any of the responsibilities of Contractor, Subcontractors, or
Suppliers.
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4. Advise on, issue directions relative to, or assume control over any aspect of
the means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures of Contractor's
work.
5. Advise on, issue directions regarding, or assume control over security or
safety practices, precautions, and programs in connection with the activities
or operations of Owner or Contractor.
6. Participate in specialized field or laboratory tests or inspections conducted
off-site by others except as specifically authorized by Engineer.
7. Accept Shop Drawing or Sample submittals from anyone other than
Contractor.
8. Authorize Owner to occupy the Project in whole or in part.
ARTICLE 13 — COST OF THE WORK; ALLOWANCES; UNIT PRICE WORK
SC -13.01 Cost of the Work
Notes to User: Use the following Paragraph 13.01.B.S.c for projects where Charlotte Water wants to
dictate the costs of Contractor -owned equipment charged to the project. These costs would be paid
for any Change Proposal work and would limit the amount of money a Contractor can charge for the
use of its own equipment. Note that information would need to be provided in paragraph 2 below
indicating what the source of the rental rates would be.
SC -13.01 Delete Paragraph 13.01.13.5.c and replace with the following paragraphs:
C. Construction Equipment and Machinery
1) Rentals of all construction equipment and machinery, and the parts
thereof, in accordance with rental agreements approved by Owner with
the advice of Engineer, and the costs of transportation, loading,
unloading, assembly, dismantling, and removal thereof. All such costs
shall be in accordance with the terms of said rental agreements. The
rental of any such equipment, machinery, or parts shall cease when the
use thereof is no longer necessary for the Work.
2) Costs for equipment and machinery owned by Contractor will be paid at
a rate shown for such equipment in the [CITE THE RATE BOOK
APPROPRIATE FOR THE PROJECT]. An hourly rate will be computed by
dividing the monthly rates by 176. These computed rates will include all
operating costs. Costs will include the time the equipment or machinery
is in use on the changed Work and the costs of transportation, loading,
unloading, assembly, dismantling, and removal when directly
attributable to the changed Work. The cost of any such equipment or
machinery, or parts thereof, shall cease to accrue when the use thereof
is no longer necessary for the changed Work. Equipment or machinery
with a value of less than $1,000 will be considered small tools
Notes to User: For the purposes of administering the previous Paragraph SC-13.01.B.5.c.2, the
following are examples of rate books that may be used:
• EquipmentWatch (subscription is required)
• AED Green Book (book that requires purchase)
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ARTICLE 15 — PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR; SET -OFFS' COMPLETION; CORRECTION PERIOD
SC -15.03 Substantial Completion
SC -15.03 Add the following new subparagraph immediately after Paragraph 15.03.13
1. If some, or all of the Work has been determined not to be at a point of
Substantial Completion and will require re -inspection or re -testing by Engineer,
the cost of such re -inspection or re -testing, including the cost of time, travel and
living expenses, shall be paid by Contractor to Owner. If Contractor does not pay,
or the parties are unable to agree as to the amount owed, then Owner may
impose a reasonable set-off against payments due under Article 15.
ARTICLE 18 — MISCELLANEOUS
Notes to User: Use the following Paragraph 18.09 if project is funded through State Revolving Fund
(SRF).
SC -18.09 SRF Special Conditions
SC -18.09 Add the following new paragraphs immediately after Paragraph 18.08.
SC -18.09 SRF Special Conditions
A. This Contract is funded through the State Revolving Fund (SRF) and as such, has
Special Conditions that are part of the Contact Documents. These SRF Special
Conditions consist of the following items which are attached to the
Supplementary Conditions:
1. NC Division of Water Infrastructure MBE/WBE(DBE) Compliance
Supplement including Affidavits A through D. Contractor is required to
document efforts to utilize MBE/WBE/DBE firms.
2. EPA Form 6100-3 — DBE Subcontractor Performance Form. Bidder is
required to have its DBE Subcontractors complete this form and include all
completed forms with its Bid.
3. Davis -Bacon Standards — Payment of not less than the prevailing wage and
salary rates is a requirement for this Contract. Minimum wage and salary
requirements that shall be followed are included.
4. American Iron and Steel Provisions — The "Consolidated Appropriations Act,
2014" requires that all of the iron and steel products used in the
administration of this Contract are produced in the United States, unless the
Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency approves a
waiver.
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Work Change Directive No.
Date of Issuance:
Effective Date:
Owner:
Owner's Contract No.:
Contractor:
Engineer:
Project:
Contract Name:
Contractor is directed to proceed promptly
with the following change(s):
Description:
Attachments: [List documents supporting change]
Purpose for Work Change Directive:
Directive to proceed promptly with the Work described herein, prior to agreeing to changes on Contract Price and
Contract Time, is issued due to: [check one or both of the following]
❑ Non -agreement on pricing of proposed change.
❑ Necessity to proceed for schedule or other Project reasons.
Estimated Change in Contract Price and Contract Times (non-binding, preliminary):
Contract Price $
Contract Time days
Basis of estimated change in Contract Price:
❑ Lump Sum
❑ Cost of the Work
RECOMMENDED:
By: By:
Engineer (Authorized Signature)
Title: Title:
Date: Date:
Approved by Funding Agency (if applicable)
By:
Title:
[increase] [decrease].
[increase] [decrease].
❑ Unit Price
❑ Other
AUTHORIZED BY:
Owner (Authorized Signature)
Date:
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RECEIVED:
By:
Contractor (Authorized Signature)
Title:
Date:

Date of Issuance:
Owner:
Contractor:
Project:
Change Order No.
Effective Date:
Owner's Contract No.:
Engineer:
Contract Name:
The Contract is modified as follows upon execution of this Change Order:
Description:
Attachments: [List documents supporting change]
CHANGE IN CONTRACT PRICE
CHANGE IN CONTRACT TIMES
[note changes in Milestones if applicable]
Original Contract Price:
Original Contract Times:
Substantial Completion:
$
Ready for Final Payment:
days or dates
[Increase] [Decrease] from previously approved Change
[Increase] [Decrease] from previously approved Change
Orders No. _ to No. _
Orders No. _ to No.
Substantial Completion:
$
Ready for Final Payment:
days
Contract Price prior to this Change Order:
Contract Times prior to this Change Order:
Substantial Completion:
$
Ready for Final Payment:
days or dates
[Increase] [Decrease] of this Change Order:
[Increase] [Decrease] of this Change Order:
Substantial Completion:
$
Ready for Final Payment:
days or dates
Contract Price incorporating this Change Order:
Contract Times with all approved Change Orders:
Substantial Completion:
$
Ready for Final Payment:
days or dates
RECOMMENDED: ACCEPTED: ACCEPTED:
By: By: By:
Engineer (if required) Owner (Authorized Signature) Contractor (Authorized Signature)
Title: Title Title
Date: Date Date
Approved by Funding Agency (if
applicable)
By: Date:
Title:
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Field Order No.
Date of Issuance: Effective Date:
Owner: Owner's Contract No.:
Contractor: Engineer:
Project: Contract Name:
Contractor is hereby directed to promptly execute this Field Order, issued in accordance with General Conditions
Paragraph 11.01, for minor changes in the Work without changes in Contract Price or Contract Times. If Contractor
considers that a change in Contract Price or Contract Times is required, [submit a Change Proposal] [OR] [notify Owner
and Engineer in writing] before proceeding with this Work.
Reference:
Description:
Attachments:
By:
Title:
Date:
Specification(s)
ISSUED:
Engineer (Authorized Signature)
Copy to: Owner
By:
Title:
Date:
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RECEIVED:
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SECTION 01010
SUMMARY OF WORK
PART1 GENERAL
1.01. SECTION INCLUDES
A. Work covered by Contract Documents.
B. Work by others.
C. Contractor's use of Site.
D. Limits of Work area.
E. Construction permits and easements.
F. Sequence of Work.
G. Connections to existing facilities.
H. Alteration project procedures.
I. Cutting and patching.
J. Facility outages.
K. Continuity of service plans.
L. Requests to work outside normal working hours.
1.02. PROJECT — WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
A. Work covered by the Contract Documents is described in the Agreement.
B. Work not specifically identified in the Bid Item Descriptions, but nevertheless required in the
Contract Documents, shall be performed as shown and/or specified.
1.03. WORK BY OTHERS
A. [Owner intends to contract with others for the performance of the following work at the Site:]
1. [provide general description of work here]
2. [provide general description of work here]
B. [Contractor shall cooperate and coordinate with Owner and all others performing other work
at the Site.]
C. [Owner intends to self perform the following work at the Site:]
1. [provide general description of work here]
2. [provide general description of work here]
Stevens Creek Trunk Sewer Phase 1
Charlotte Water Job No. 7030700047-17-503 01010-1 SUMMARY OF WORK

1.04. CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE
A. Limit use of Site to allow:
Owner operation and maintenance of package wastewater treatment plant and
existing utilities.
2. Owner occupancy and/or partial utilization
3. Work by others for use of site and premises by authorized testing, inspection, and
regulatory agencies and their representatives, including work by Owner/Engineer.
4. Use of Site by public along City and State roads.
1.05. LIMITS OF WORK AREA
A. Confine construction operations within the easement areas and any additional limits as
shown on the Contract Drawings.
B. Storage of equipment and materials, or erection and use of sheds outside of the Contract
Limits, if such areas are the property of Owner, shall be used only with Owner's approval.
Such storage, even within the Contract Limits, shall be confined to Owner's property and
shall not be placed on properties designated as easements or rights-of-way. Temporary
structures including job trailers shall be located outside the 100 -year floodplain.
C. Where storage of equipment, materials, job trailers, etc. are proposed outside the approved
limits of disturbance, obtain permits including erosion and sedimentation control plan
approval for those areas at no additional cost to Owner.
1.06. EASEMENTS
A. Owner will obtain and pay for necessary construction permits from those authorities or
agencies having jurisdiction over land areas, utilities or structures which are located within
the Contract Limits and which will be occupied, encountered, used, or temporarily interrupted
by Contractor's operations.
B. When construction permits are accompanied by regulations or requirements issued by a
particular authority or agency, it shall be Contractor's responsibility to familiarize himself and
comply with such regulations or requirements as they apply to his operations on this Project.
All costs associated with additional field supervision or inspection by authorities or agencies
having jurisdiction over land areas, utilities, or structures shall be Contractor's responsibility.
C. Keep an approved set of permitted construction plans on site at all times.
D. Permanent and temporary easements or rights-of-way across private property, which are
shown or defined as work areas within the Contract Limits, have been obtained by Owner.
Where Contractor's work requires his entry into easement areas to investigate, alter or
replace existing water mains, water services, sewer mains, sewer laterals, and their
associated structures, Owner will provide information on such easements and means of
access thereto.
E. Easements and Rights -of -Way
Limit use of and access to easements and rights-of-way to personnel and equipment
necessary to perform Work allowed by easement or rights-of-way documents.
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2. Maintain existing protective barriers, such as fences, gates, shrubbery barriers, or
other containment devices installed to protect people or private property, such as
pets or livestock. Contractor shall be responsible to mitigate damages resulting from
Contractor's failure to maintain existing protective barriers.
Maintain adequate access to private property by public service entities, such as US
mail, delivery services, utilities, police, fire, rescue, or other emergency services.
Contractor shall be responsible to mitigate damages resulting from Contractor's
failure to maintain adequate access.
F. Occupying Private Land
If Contractor intends to occupy private land other than land owned by Owner, land
owned by Contractor, or land covered by easements and rights-of-way obtained by
the Owner for the performance of the Work by the Contractor, then Contractor shall
obtain written consent from the owner of the land the Contractor intends to occupy.
2. Written consent shall be obtained before Contractor enters or occupies the private
land with equipment, tools, materials, or Contractor's personnel.
Copies of written consent shall be provided to Owner, if requested by Owner.
1.07. SEQUENCE OF WORK
A. GENERAL
Provide an intended sequence of construction in accordance with Specification
Section 01310, Progress Schedule.
2. Contractor shall be solely responsible for the means, manpower, methods,
techniques, sequences and procedures of construction unless specifically identified
in the Contract Documents.
3. Contractor shall be responsible for sequencing and coordinating the Work in
accordance with the Contract Documents.
4. Contractor shall provide temporary facilities to maintain continuous operation of all
existing facilities and utilities unless scheduled facility shutdowns are identified in the
Contract Documents.
5. Work shall be performed in a manner that minimizes impact to normal operation of
existing facilities and utilities.
6. If Contractor's operations cause Owner to receive a notice of violation for a sewage
spill or erosion and sedimentation practices, all costs including fines, legal notices,
mailings, administrative tasks, and engineering associated with resolving the notice
shall be borne by Contractor.
B. Sequence Constraints
Final sewer tie-in connections for activation of sanitary trunk sewer may not be
completed prior to the successful completion and Startup of new Stevens Creek
pumping station.
2. [List sequence constrains here]
C. [Suggested Sequence of Construction:]
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1.08. OPERATION OF EXISTING FACILITIES
A. Normal operations of the existing facilities will be performed by Owner. Only Owner's staff is
allowed to operate existing facilities including equipment, valves, gates, motor controls, etc.
1. Provide Owner and Engineer a minimum of five working days written notice of
necessary operation of existing valves, pumps, or equipment to facilitate construction
activities.
2. Contractor's activities shall not disrupt Owner's access to operate and maintain
existing equipment and facilities.
3. Contractor's operations shall not disrupt truck access for the delivery or hauling of
materials and suppliers to and from the Site.
1.09. CONNECTIONS TO EXISTING FACILITIES
A. Contractor shall provide all cutting and patching required for connection to existing facilities.
B. Temporary connections to existing facilities are covered in Section 01500, Temporary
Facilities.
1.10. CUTTING AND PATCHING
A. Employ skilled and experienced installer to perform cutting and patching.
PART PRODUCTS
Not used
PART 3 EXECUTION
Not used
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SECTION 01019
CONTRACT CONSIDERATIONS
PART1 GENERAL
1.01. SECTION INCLUDES
A. Definitions
B. Cash allowances
C. Inspection and testing allowances
D. Schedule of Values
E. Application for Payment
F. Change procedures
G. Alternates
H. Standard forms
1.02. DEFINITIONS
A. Mobilization: Mobilization includes, but is not limited to, performance of preparatory
construction operations, including the movement of personnel and equipment to the Project
Site; application, fee payment, and acquisition of all required permits (e.g. erosion and
sediment control plans, temporary and permanent building and trade permits, utility
connections, etc.); and the establishment of Engineer's and Contractor's offices, buildings,
and other facilities required at the Site in order to begin work on a substantial phase of the
Contract and the cost of insurance and bonds.
1.03. CASH ALLOWANCES
A. Engineer Responsibilities
1. Consult with Contractor for consideration and selection of products.
2. Select products in consultation with Owner and transmit decision to Contractor.
B. Contractor Responsibilities
1. Assist Owner and/or Engineer in selection of products.
2. Obtain proposals from Suppliers and offer recommendations.
3. On notification of selection by [Engineer,] [Owner,] execute purchase agreement with
designated Supplier.
4. Arrange for and process Shop Drawings and Samples. Arrange for delivery.
5. Promptly inspect products upon delivery for completeness, damage, and defects.
Notify [Owner] [and] [Engineer] immediately of missing components, damage,
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defects, and/or any other items relating to delivery that could impact Contractor's
obligations.
6. Submit receipts and documentation substantiating costs with Application for
Payment.
C. Cash Allowances Schedule
Section [ - ]: Include the stipulated sum of $[ j for
purchase and delivery of [ .]
1.04. SCHEDULE OF VALUES
A. Submit seven (7) hard copies of Schedule of Values and one (1) electronic copy in Microsoft
Excel of Schedule of Values in accordance with the time frames identified in General and
Supplementary Conditions.
B. Line items shall be subdivided into the Bid Items shown on the Bid Form.
C. The sum of all line items in the Schedule of Values shall equal the Total Bid Price included on
the Bid Form.
D. Each line item shall include a directly proportional amount of the Contractor's overhead and
profit.
E. Schedule of Values shall serve as a breakdown Work used to establish progress payments.
Progress payments for lump sum items will be made based on the percentages of completion
of the work items included in the Schedule of Values for each lump sum item. Progress
payments for Unit Price Work will be based on actual quantities of work performed. Progress
payments for Contingent Unit Price work will only be made if work is authorized by Owner
and/or Engineer. Progress payments for allowances will be made as described elsewhere in
the Contract Documents.
F. For Lump Sum Bid Items, the following format shall be followed when developing the
Schedule of Values.
If Mobilization is not identified in the Bid Form as a separate Bid Item, Contractor may
include in the Schedule of Values a line item for Mobilization as part of a Lump Sum
Bid Item.
a. Lump sum line item shall include all work described in the definition of
mobilization included herein.
b. Costs for bonds and insurance shall be included in the lump sum mobilization
line item.
When Contractor has made utility connections, installed Contractor's field
offices, Owner's and/or Engineer's field offices, and all other facilities
required to begin work on a substantial portion of the Project, a payment of
50 percent of the lump sum mobilization Bid item will be made provided
Contractor has already satisfied the requirements of General Condition
Article GC -2.07. The remaining 50 percent will be prorated over the next five
monthly progress payments.
d. Mobilization cost shall not be greater than five (5) percent of the Total Bid
Price.
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2. Included separate line items for demobilization and Contract closeout.
Sitework shall be subdivided into itemized quantities and unit costs for all individual
construction components. Items shall be separated according to Specification section
titles listed in the Table of Contents.
a. Sitework shall not include earthwork (such as excavation) or structural work
(such as foundations) specific to a particular structure or process.
b. Include erosion and sediment control under sitework.
C. Include bypass pumping under sitework and include daily, weekly, or monthly
unit costs for providing and operating the bypass pumping system(s).
d. Include dewatering under sitework and include daily costs for each structure.
e. Include off-site hauling of fill material under sitework.
f. Include site restoration.
4. Revise Schedule of Values to include executed Change Orders with each Application
for Payment. List each Proposed Change Order (PCO) that is incorporated into
executed Change Orders.
1.05. APPLICATIONS FOR PAYMENT
A. Submit seven (3) original signature versions and one electronic copy of each application on
forms furnished by Engineer.
B. Contractor must have all record documents as identified in General Conditions Article 7.11
current and up to date prior to submitting Applications for Payment.
1.06. CHANGE PROCEDURES
A. Supplementing the General Conditions and Supplementary Conditions, Engineer may issue a
Proposal Request or Notice of Change which includes a detailed description of a proposed
change with supplementary or revised drawings and specifications, a change in Contract
Time for executing the change and the period of time during which the requested price will be
considered valid. Contractor shall prepare and submit a proposal to perform the indicated
work indicating a proposed adjustment in Contract Price and Contract Times within 10 days.
B. Contractor may propose changes by submitting a request for change to Engineer, describing
the proposed change and its full effect on the Work. Include a statement describing the
reason for the change, and the effect on the Contract Price and Contract Time with full
documentation and a statement describing the effect on Work by separate or other
contractors.
C. Execution of Change Orders - Engineer will issue Change Orders for signatures of parties in
the following order: Engineer, Contractor, Owner.
1.07. ALTERNATES
A. Bid alternates identified on the Bid Form will be reviewed and accepted or rejected at the
Owner's discretion prior to execution of the Agreement. Accepted Additive and Deductive
Alternates will be identified in the Agreement. Accepted Additive Alternates will be included in
the Work and accepted deductive alternatives will not be included in the Work.
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1.08. STANDARD FORMS
A. Use standard forms attached to this section.
PART2 PRODUCTS
Not used
PART 3 EXECUTION
Not used
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Section 01019, Contract Considerations
Attachments

SECTION 01025
BID ITEM DESCRIPTIONS
PART1 GENERAL
1.01. SECTION INCLUDES
A. Price make-up.
B. Elements of Bid Item Description page.
C. List of unit price items.
D. Bid Item Descriptions - Attached pages.
1.02. PRICE MAKE-UP
A. Unit prices bid by Contractor are deemed to be full compensation for all required labor,
products, tools, equipment, plant, transportation, testing, inspection, services, incidentals,
administrative, procedures, applicable taxes, permit fees, overhead, profit, and other
miscellaneous expenses.
1.03. ELEMENTS OF BID ITEM DESCRIPTION PAGE
A. Identification of unit price item, as set forth in the Bid Form.
B. Brief statement of work involved in the item.
C. Listing of components of work which make-up the item including reference to the
Specification section(s) covering each component.
D. Cross-references to associated work not included in the item.
E. Criteria to be applied in measuring number of completed units, for payment purposes.
F. Limitations, if any, imposed on the measurement of completed units, for payment purposes.
1.04. LIST OF UNIT PRICE ITEMS - CONTRACT NO. [NO.] - [CONTRACT DESCRIPTION]
A. Refer to the Bid Form for a full list of the Bid Items described herein.
1.05. BID ITEM DESCRIPTIONS
A. Bid Item Description pages are attached at the end of this Specification section.
PART PRODUCTS
Not used.
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PART 3 EXECUTION
Not used.
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BID ITEM DESCRIPTION BID ITEM
A. IDENTIFICATION
Mobilization to the Project site as specified.
B. DESCRIPTION
Mobilization shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the performance of preparatory construction
operations, including the movement of personnel and equipment to the project site; application, fee
payment and acquisition for all necessary permits (i.e., sediment control plan for staging areas, temporary
and permanent building permits, utility connections, etc.); and the establishment of the Contractor's
offices, buildings, and other facilities necessary to begin work on a substantial phase of the Contract. The
cost of required insurance and bonds shall be included in this item.
C. WORK INCLUDED UNDER THIS ITEM
Contract Considerations (Section 0 10 19)
Coordination (Section 01039)
Temporary Facilities (Section 01500)
Record Documents (Section 01700)
Miscellaneous requirements In Accordance with Contract Documents (multiple Sections)
D. ASSOCIATED WORK NOT INCLUDED UNDER THIS ITEM
Not used.
E. METHOD OF PAYMENT
Payment for this Item will be made on a lump sum basis. No separate measurement or payment will be
made for Mobilization. Mobilization shall not exceed 5% of Total Bid Price.
F. MEASUREMENTS AND LIMITS
Not used.
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BID ITEM DESCRIPTION
A. IDENTIFICATION
BID ITEM Part 1, Al, A2, A3, A4
Furnish, install, and test 8 -Inch, 12 -Inch, 15 -Inch, and 24 -inch PVC Gravity Sewer Pipe as Specified.
B. DESCRIPTION
Furnish, install, and test C900 PVC , Pressure Class 165 PSI, DR 25 for gravity sewer pipe including
couplings, finishes, and all appurtenances with Push -On Joints, Complete in Place in accordance with the
Contract Documents at locations, depths, and grades as shown and specified. This Bid Item also includes
disposal of excess material, dewatering, excavation, shoring, bedding and backfill materials. Work around
and maintain existing utilities for uninterrupted service, including bypass techniques and temporary
services installed to maintain service.
C. WORK INCLUDED UNDER THIS ITEM
Removal of Water (Section 02141)
Sheeting and Bracing (Section 02161)
Protection of Existing Facilities (Section 02205)
Excavating (Section 02222)
Backfilling (Section 02223)
Embankments (Section 02224)
Trenching (Section 02225)
Compaction (Section 02228)
Pipe Crossing Under Highways (Section 02346)
Sanitary Sewer Piping (Section 02732)
Leakage Tests of Sewers (Section 02735)
Miscellaneous requirements In Accordance with Contract Documents (multiple Sections)
D. ASSOCIATED WORK NOT INCLUDED UNDER THIS ITEM
Pipe Crossing Under Highways and Railroads (Section 02346)
E. METHOD OF PAYMENT
Payment for this item will be made on a linear foot basis of installed piping.
F. MEASUREMENTS AND LIMITS
The quantity for which payment will be made shall be the total horizontal measurement in linear feet of
force main pipe installed under this Bid Item, as measured along the centerline of the pipe. No additional
payment shall be made for over excavation and excess of the allowable trench width. Vaults and
manholes will not be subtracted for linear measurement of pipe installed.
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BID ITEM DESCRIPTION
A. IDENTIFICATION
BID ITEM Part 1, B1, B2, B3, B4
Furnish, install, and test 8 -Inch, 12 -Inch, 15 -Inch, and 24 -inch DIP Gravity Sewer Pipe as Specified.
B. DESCRIPTION
Furnish, install, and test DIP, Pressure class as Specified for gravity sewer pipe including couplings,
finishes, and all appurtenances with Push -On Joints, Complete in Place in accordance with the Contract
Documents at locations, depths, and grades as shown and specified. This Bid Item also includes disposal
of excess material, dewatering, excavation, shoring, bedding and backfill materials. Work around and
maintain existing utilities for uninterrupted service, including bypass techniques and temporary services
installed to maintain service.
C. WORK INCLUDED UNDER THIS ITEM
Removal of Water (Section 02141)
Sheeting and Bracing (Section 02161)
Protection of Existing Facilities (Section 02205)
Excavating (Section 02222)
Backfilling (Section 02223)
Embankments (Section 02224)
Trenching (Section 02225)
Compaction (Section 02228)
Pipe Crossing Under Highways (Section 02346)
Sanitary Sewer Piping (Section 02732)
Leakage Tests of Sewers (Section 02735)
Miscellaneous requirements In Accordance with Contract Documents (multiple Sections)
D. ASSOCIATED WORK NOT INCLUDED UNDER THIS ITEM
Pipe Crossing Under Highways and Railroads (Section 02346)
E. METHOD OF PAYMENT
Payment for this item will be made on a linear foot basis of installed piping.
F. MEASUREMENTS AND LIMITS
The quantity for which payment will be made shall be the total horizontal measurement in linear feet of
force main pipe installed under this Bid Item, as measured along the centerline of the pipe. No additional
payment shall be made for over excavation and excess of the allowable trench width. Vaults and
manholes will not be subtracted for linear measurement of pipe installed.
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BID ITEM DESCRIPTION
A. IDENTIFICATION
Manholes, as Specified Complete in Place
B. DESCRIPTION
BID ITEM Part 1, C-1, C-2, C-3
Under this Item, the Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to install
precast reinforced concrete manhole riser sections and pipe connections to manholes. This includes any
testing required by the project Specifications and Documents, including disposal of materials removed for
construction of manhole work.
C. WORK INCLUDED UNDER THIS ITEM
Sheeting and Bracing (Section 02161)
Protection of Existing Facilities (Section 02205)
Excavating (Section 02222)
Backfilling (Section 02223)
Trenching (Section 02225)
Compaction (Section 02228)
Precast Concrete Manholes and Structures (Section 02601)
Miscellaneous requirements In Accordance with Contract Documents (multiple Sections)
D. ASSOCIATED WORK NOT INCLUDED UNDER THIS ITEM
Work Required Under Other Bid Items
E. METHOD OF PAYMENT
Payment for this Item will be made on a unit price per each manhole installation.
F. MEASUREMENTS AND LIMITS
The quantity for which payment will be made shall be for each manhole installed complete in place.
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BID ITEM DESCRIPTION BID ITEM Part 1, D
A. IDENTIFICATION
External Manhole Vents, as Specified Complete in Place
B. DESCRIPTION
Under this Item, the Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to install
external manhole vents to manholes. Vents shall be installed at locations and elevations as shown on
Drawings and according to standard details for sewer vents.
C. WORK INCLUDED UNDER THIS ITEM
Sheeting and Bracing (Section 02161)
Protection of Existing Facilities (Section 02205)
Excavating (Section 02222)
Backfilling (Section 02223)
Trenching (Section 02225)
Compaction (Section 02228)
Precast Concrete Manholes and Structures (Section 02601)
Miscellaneous requirements In Accordance with Contract Documents (multiple Sections)
D. ASSOCIATED WORK NOT INCLUDED UNDER THIS ITEM
Work Required Under Other Bid Items
E. METHOD OF PAYMENT
Payment for this Item will be made on a unit price per each manhole installation.
F. MEASUREMENTS AND LIMITS
The quantity for which payment will be made shall be for each vent installed complete in place.
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BID ITEM DESCRIPTION BID ITEM, Part 1, E-1, E-2
A. IDENTIFICATION
For Creek Crossings , as specified, complete in place.
B. DESCRIPTION
Creek Crossing shall include furnishing, installation, and testing of DIP, pressure class as Specified for
gravity sewer pipe including couplings, finishes, and all appurtenances with Push -On Joints, Complete in
Place in accordance with the Contract Documents at locations, depths, and grades as shown and
specified. This Bid Item also includes disposal of excess material, dewatering, excavation, shoring,
bedding and backfill materials. Work around and maintain existing utilities for uninterrupted service,
including bypass techniques and temporary services installed to maintain service. Include all necessary
stream flow diversions, dams, temporary pumping, piping, and restoration for complete crossing as shown
on Drawings.
C. WORK INCLUDED UNDER THIS ITEM
Sheeting and Bracing (Section 02161)
Protection of Existing Facilities (Section 02205)
Excavating (Section 02222)
Backfilling (Section 02223)
Trenching (Section 02225)
Compaction (Section 02228)
Pipe Crossings Under Highways (Section 02346)
Miscellaneous requirements In Accordance with Contract Documents (multiple Sections)
D. ASSOCIATED WORK NOT INCLUDED UNDER THIS ITEM
Work Required Under Other Bid Items
E. METHOD OF PAYMENT
Payment for this Item will be made on a unit price per linear foot basis.
F. MEASUREMENTS AND LIMITS
Not Used
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BID ITEM DESCRIPTION
A. IDENTIFICATION
For guaranteed bore installation, as specified, complete in place.
B. DESCRIPTION
Bid shall include:
a) All materials, labor, and equipment.
b) Access shafts and concrete barrier protection.
C) Excavation for installation of liner plates.
d) Dewatering.
e) Furnishing and Installation of the casing pipe.
f) Removal and disposal of excess materials.
g) Furnishing and installing carrier pipe with joint restraint.
h) Blocking and grouting carrier pipe.
i) Cleaning, testing and acceptance of carrier pipe prior to grouting.
D Monitoring for roadway, and ground settlement at tunnel locations.
k) Removal of access shafts and restoration of surfaces.
C. WORK INCLUDED UNDER THIS ITEM
BID ITEM Part 1, F-1, F-2
Sheeting and Bracing (Section 02161)
Protection of Existing Facilities (Section 02205)
Excavating (Section 02222)
Backfilling (Section 02223)
Trenching (Section 02225)
Compaction (Section 02228)
Pipe Crossings Under Highways (Section 02346)
Miscellaneous requirements In Accordance with Contract Documents (multiple Sections)
D. ASSOCIATED WORK NOT INCLUDED UNDER THIS ITEM
Work Required Under Other Bid Items
E. METHOD OF PAYMENT
Payment for this Item will be made on a unit price per linear foot basis.
F. MEASUREMENTS AND LIMITS
Not Used
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BID ITEM DESCRIPTION
A. IDENTIFICATION
BID ITEM, Part 1, G
For CCTV of Sewers
B. DESCRIPTION
Under this Bid Item Contractor shall CCTV installation of all sewer pipe install for inspection as Specified.
Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete CCTV of Sewers.
C. WORK INCLUDED UNDER THIS ITEM
Sanitary Sewer Piping (Section 02732)
Miscellaneous requirements In Accordance with Contract Documents (multiple Sections)
D. ASSOCIATED WORK NOT INCLUDED UNDER THIS ITEM
Work Required Under Other Bid Items
E. METHOD OF PAYMENT
Payment for this Item will be made on a unit price per linear foot basis
F. MEASUREMENTS AND LIMITS
Not Used
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BID ITEM DESCRIPTION
A. IDENTIFICATION
BID ITEM, Part 1, H-1
Miscellaneous Excavation and Replacement Using Surge Stone for Trench Foundation Stabilization
Material, as Specified, Complete in Place.
B. DESCRIPTION
As directed by Engineer, stabilization stone will be used to backfill excavations of unsuitable soil to
provide foundation material. Material shall meet criteria set forth in Section 02223 Backfilling. The unit
price per cubic yard shall include furnishing, hauling, placing, and compacting the materials as required.
C. WORK INCLUDED UNDER THIS ITEM
Sheeting and Bracing (Section 02161)
Protection of Existing Facilities (Section 02205)
Backfilling (Section 02223)
Compaction (Section 02228)
Miscellaneous requirements In Accordance with Contract Documents (multiple Sections)
D. ASSOCIATED WORK NOT INCLUDED UNDER THIS ITEM
Work Required Under Other Bid Items
E. METHOD OF PAYMENT
Payment for this Item will be made on a per ton basis.
F. MEASUREMENTS AND LIMITS
Not Used
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BID ITEM DESCRIPTION BID ITEM, Part 1, H-2
A. IDENTIFICATION
For select backfill material as specified, shaped and compacted in place.
B. DESCRIPTION
Select Backfill will be used to backfill excavations of unsuitable material as instructed and approved by
engineer. Material shall meet criteria set forth in Section 02223 Backfilling. The unit price per cubic yard
shall include furnishing, hauling, placing, and compacting the materials as required. Geotextile Fabric
shall be provided under this bid item and installed per the Contract Documents.
C. WORK INCLUDED UNDER THIS ITEM
Sheeting and Bracing (Section 02161)
Protection of Existing Facilities (Section 02205)
Backfilling (Section 02223)
Compaction (Section 02228)
Miscellaneous requirements In Accordance with Contract Documents (multiple Sections)
D. ASSOCIATED WORK NOT INCLUDED UNDER THIS ITEM
Work Required Under Other Bid Items
E. METHOD OF PAYMENT
Payment for this Item will be made on a unit price per cubic yard basis.
F. MEASUREMENTS AND LIMITS
Not Used
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BID ITEM DESCRIPTION
A. IDENTIFICATION
For Removing and Replacing Existing RCP Storm Sewer Pipe
B. DESCRIPTION
BID ITEM, Part 1, H-3, H-4, H-5
Under this Bid Item Contractor shall furnish all material, labor and equipment necessary to replace and
make connections to existing storm sewer system, including connection couplings, adapters, and fittings;
site preparation, clearing and grubbing, excavating, removal and disposal of excess materials; furnishing,
installing and removing sheeting, shoring and bracing; loading, hauling and stockpiling material; subgrade
preparation; removing and wasting unsuitable material; furnishing pipe bedding and backfill material,
backfilling trenches; dewatering and accommodations of drainage; cleanup. This includes any flared end
sections and riprap aprons requiring removal and replacement for installation of sanitary sewer.
C. WORK INCLUDED UNDER THIS ITEM
In accordance with Contract Documents
Excavating (Section 02222)
Backfilling (Section 02223)
Compaction (Section 02228)
D. ASSOCIATED WORK NOT INCLUDED UNDER THIS ITEM
Sanitary Sewer Piping (Section 02732)
Work Required Under Other Bid Items.
E. METHOD OF PAYMENT
Payment for this Item will be made on a lump sum basis.
F. MEASUREMENTS AND LIMITS
Not Used.
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SECTION 01039
COORDINATION
PART1 GENERAL
1.01. SECTION INCLUDES
A. Coordination
B. Field engineering
C. Preconstruction conference
D. Progress meetings
E. Pre -installation conferences
F. Electronic Communication Requirements
1.02. COORDINATION
A. Coordinate scheduled work sequences and related operations beforehand with appropriate
local, county, or state officials and agencies including affected property owners, when Project
is to be located in or adjacent to a public right-of-way.
B. Coordinate scheduling, submittals, and Work of the various Specification sections to assure
efficient and orderly sequence of installation of interdependent construction elements, with
provisions for accommodating items installed later.
C. Verify that utility requirement characteristics of operating equipment are compatible with
building utilities. Coordinate work of various sections having interdependent responsibilities
for installing, connecting to, and placing in service, such equipment.
D. Coordinate space requirements and installation of mechanical and electrical work which are
indicated diagrammatically on Drawings. Follow routing shown for pipes, ducts, and conduit,
as closely as practicable; place runs parallel with line of building. Utilize spaces efficiently to
maximize accessibility for other installations, for maintenance, and for repairs.
E. In finished areas, except as otherwise indicated, conceal pipes, ducts, and wiring within the
construction. Coordinate locations of fixtures and outlets with finish elements.
F. Coordinate completion and cleanup of work of separate sections in preparation for
Substantial Completion and for portions of work designated for Owner's partial utilization.
G. After Owner use of facilities, coordinate access to Site for correction of defective Work and
Work not in accordance with Contract Documents, to minimize disruption of Owner's
activities.
1.03. FIELD ENGINEERING
A. Control datum for survey work is that provided by Engineer as shown on the Drawings.
Provide control loop to verify datum before beginning construction activities.
B. Engineer reserves right to inspect or check results of Contractor field engineering services
specified herein for conformance with the Contract Documents.
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C. Contractor shall provide field engineering services as follows:
1. Employ a land surveyor licensed in the State of North Carolina.
2. Protect all control and reference points. Accurately replace any such point that is
damaged or moved.
3. Provide correct lines, grades, locations and elevations for construction of all Project
components.
4. Provide correct information for preparation of Project record documents.
PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE
A. Engineer will schedule a conference after the Effective Date of Agreement.
B. Required Attendance: Owner, Engineer, and Contractor.
C. Agenda
1. Distribution of extra sets of Contract Documents.
2. Submission of list of Subcontractors, list of products, Schedule of Submittals,
Schedule of Values, and Progress Schedule.
3. Designation of personnel representing the parties in Contract and Engineer.
4. Procedures and processing of field decisions, submittals, substitutions, Applications
for Payments, proposal requests, Change Orders and Contract closeout procedures.
5. Scheduling.
6. Scheduling activities of testing laboratory.
7. Requirements of regulatory agencies.
8. Use of premises by Owner and Contractor.
9. Temporary facilities to be provided by Owner and Contractor.
10. Procedures for testing.
11. Procedures for maintaining record documents.
12. Maintenance of vehicular traffic detours, flagmen, etc.
13. Periodic cleanup of Site.
14. Notification of utilities' owners.
15. Electronic communications.
D. Engineer will record minutes and distribute copies to participants.
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1.05. PROGRESS MEETINGS
A. Engineer will schedule and administer meetings throughout progress of the Work at
maximum monthly intervals.
B. Engineer will make arrangements for meetings, prepare agenda with copies for participants,
preside at meetings, record minutes, and distribute copies within five days to participants,
and those affected by decisions made.
C. Required Attendance: Owner, Engineer, Job superintendent, major Subcontractors and
Suppliers, as appropriate to agenda topics for each meeting.
D. Agenda
1. Review minutes of previous meetings.
2. Review of Work progress.
3. Field observations, problems, and decisions.
4. Identification of problems which impede planned progress.
5. Review of submittals schedule and status of submittals.
6. Review of off-site fabrication and delivery schedules.
7. Maintenance of Progress Schedule.
8. Corrective measures to regain projected schedules.
9. Planned progress during succeeding work period.
10. Coordination of projected progress.
11. Maintenance of quality and work standards.
12. Effect of proposed changes on Progress Schedule and coordination.
13. Other business relating to Work.
1.06. PRE -INSTALLATION CONFERENCES
A. When required in individual specification Section, Contractor shall convene a pre -installation
conference at Site prior to commencing work of the section, and shall also
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B. Require attendance of parties directly affecting, or affected by, work of the specific section.
C. Notify Engineer five days in advance of meeting date.
D. Prepare agenda, preside at conference, record minutes, and distribute copies within three
days after conference to participants.
E. Review conditions of installation, preparation and installation procedures, and coordination
with related work.
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1.07. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS
A. Primavera Contract Manager: Utilize Engineer's Primavera Contract Manager software
database accessible via the World Wide Web, for the items subsequently described herein.
Contractor will be given restricted access to the database by Engineer. Detailed procedures
will be discussed during the Preconstruction Conference.
1. Submittals
a. Upon approval of Contractor's Schedule of Submittals, enter each submittal
into the Primavera database.
b. In addition to the hard copy Shop Drawing requirements specified under
Section 01300, Submittals, submit each Shop Drawings in electronic format
via Primavera. Enter all remaining required fields and include an electronic
copy of the Shop Drawing in pdf format as an attachment to the submittal file
in Primavera. This procedure must be complete prior to sending hard copies.
2. Requests for Information (RFI): Input information into required fields of the document
file in Primavera database. Information shall include, but not be limited to the
following:
a. Document sent from/to information
b. RFI number
C. Date created
d. RFI title/description
e. Question
Proposed solution
g. Referenced Drawing
h. Referenced Specification section
Attachments: Provide all additional information relative to the RFI such as
sketches, drawings, product data, etc. in pdf format attached to this location
in the Primavera RFI file.
3. Submit construction photographs required under Section 01380, Construction
Documentation, electronically via Primavera as attachments in pdf format.
B. Submit all letters and memorandums not related to items previously described in this Article
in pdf form via email.
PART PRODUCTS
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PART 3 EXECUTION
Not used.
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SECTION 01300
SUBMITTALS
PART1 GENERAL
1.01. SECTION INCLUDES
A. Submittal procedures
B. Review of submittals
C. Schedule of Submittals
D. Shop Drawings
E. Samples
F. Manufacturer's instructions
1.02. SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES
A. Transmit each required submittal using Engineer accepted form.
B. Number the submittals as follows:
1. First: Specification section number
2. Submittal number within the Specification section
3. Review cycle number
4. Title of submittal
5. For example:
a. 15073-01-01 — Field lock gaskets for DIP (first review cycle)
b. 15073-01-02 - Field lock gaskets for DIP (second review cycle)
C. 15073-02-01 — Flange pipe and fittings (first review cycle)
d. 15073-02-02 — Flange pipe and fittings (second review cycle)
e. 15073-02-03 — Flange pipe and fittings (third review cycle)
C. Identify Project, Contractor, Subcontractor, and Supplier; pertinent Drawing number and
detail number(s), and Specification sections, as appropriate.
D. Apply stamp, signed or initialed providing certification required by General Condition Article
6.17.C.2. At a minimum, stamp shall include the following information:
1. Submittal Number
2. Deviations: None ; As Listed
3. Reference Specification Section
4. Reference Drawing Number
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5. Space Requirement: As Designed Different, As Listed
6. Representation is made to Owner and Engineer that Contractor has satisfied the
requirements of General Conditions Article 6.17.C.1.a through d, [associated
Supplementary Conditions], and that the Contractor hereby approves this submittal.
Contractor
Signature
Date
Date
E. Schedule submittals to expedite the Project, and deliver to parties in the quantities and at the
locations [specified herein] [identified during the Preconstruction Conference].
F. Identify deviations from Contract Documents in accordance with General Conditions Article
7.16.A.3.
G. Identify product and/or system limitations which may be detrimental to successful
performance of the completed Work.
H. Identify space requirements which differ from those designed and/or shown on the Contract
Documents.
Provide space for Contractor and Engineer review stamps.
J. Revise and resubmit in accordance with General Conditions Article 7.16.E. Identify all
changes made since previous submittal in a cover letter or memorandum.
K. Distribute copies of reviewed submittals to concerned parties. Instruct parties to promptly
report any inability to comply with provisions.
L. Submittals not required will not be recognized or processed.
M. Items shall not be fabricated or delivered without fully approved Shop Drawings.
N. Ensure no associated work begins until associated Shop Drawings are fully approved.
O. Fabrication prior to receiving an "Approved" or "Approved as Corrected — No Resubmittal
Required" is at Contractor's risk.
1.03. REVIEW OF SUBMITTALS
A. Review of submittals will be in accordance with General Conditions Article 7.16.D.
B. Review times:
1. No less than [28] days shall be allowed for Engineer's review of submittals and
resubmittals unless otherwise specified in the Contract Documents.
C. Review Codes:
1. Approved
2. Approved as Corrected — No Resubmittal Required
3. Approved as Corrected — Resubmit Written Responses and Requested Information
4. Revise and Resubmit
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5. Not Approved
6. Informational Purposes Only
D. Payment will not be made for any items requiring submittals until no further submittals are
required for the item.
1.04. SCHEDULE OF SUBMITTALS
A. Submit three (3) copies of preliminary Schedule of Submittals in accordance with General
Conditions Article 2.03.
B. Revise and resubmit until acceptable to Engineer.
1.05. SHOP DRAWINGS
A. Provide information in accordance with General Conditions Article 7.16 as supplemented
herein and as required by individual Specification sections.
B. Shop Drawing submittals shall include all descriptive data, performance characteristics,
material specifications, spare parts list, drawings, piping diagrams, wiring schematics, and
shall be complete and accurate to indicate item -by -item compliance with the Contract
Documents.
C. Shop Drawings shall be drawn at scales matching those on the Drawings depicting the same
items.
D. All catalog cuts, manufacturer's specifications, drawings, and verbal descriptions shall be
clearly marked to allow identification of the specific products used.
E. If the submittal deviates from the requirements of the Specifications in any way, it shall be
clearly marked in the submittal with the justifying reason stated for evaluation by Engineer.
F. [Submit [five] [ 1 opaque reproductions to Engineer, three copies of which will be retained
by the Engineer to [add location]. ]
1.06. SAMPLES
A. Provide in accordance with General Conditions Article 7.16 as supplemented herein and as
required by individual Specification sections.
B. Submit Samples to illustrate functional and aesthetic characteristics of the product, with
integral parts and attachment devices. Coordinate Sample submittals for interfacing work.
C. Submit Samples of finishes from the full range of manufacturers' standard colors, textures,
and patterns for Engineer's selection.
D. Include identification on each Sample, with full Project information.
E. Submit the number or samples specified in individual Specification sections; one (1) of which
will be retained by Engineer.
F. Reviewed samples which may be used in the Work are indicated in individual Specification
sections.
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1.07. MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS
A. When specified in individual Specification sections, submit manufacturers' printed instructions
for delivery, storage, assembly, installation, [startup,] adjusting, and finishing, in quantities
specified for Shop Drawings.
B. When specified in individual Specification Sections, submit three (3) manufacturer's operation
and maintenance instructions for equipment supplied under this Contract [add location where
they are to be submitted.
C. Identify conflicts between manufacturers' instructions and Contract Documents.
PART PRODUCTS
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PART 3 EXECUTION
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SECTION 01310
PROGRESS SCHEDULE
PART1 GENERAL
1.01. SUMMARY
A. This Specification section covers the development and utilization of the Progress Schedule.
In the event of conflicts or discrepancies with any other provisions of the Contract Documents
relating to such, this section shall govern.
1.02. DEFINITIONS
A. Terms used herein shall be in accordance with the definitions set forth in the Associated
General Contractors of America (AGC) publication, "Construction Planning & Scheduling
Manual".
1.03. BASIC REQUIREMENTS
A. Schedule and monitor all Work using Critical Path Method (CPM) techniques. Scheduling
software shall be [Primavera P6] [Microsoft Project]. [No or equal products will be allowed.]
B. Progress Schedule shall be maintained throughout entire Contract and shall be used by
Contractor to schedule, plan, organize, and execute the Work.
C. Progress Schedule shall:
Comply with Contract Times identified in the Agreement.
2. Reflect all mandated sequencing identified in Contract Documents.
Include adequate time for Engineer's review of submittals. Under no circumstances
will the Progress Schedule be allowed to include Engineer review times shorter than
those prescribed in Section 01300 (Submittals) and individual Specification sections.
The need for resubmittals based on Engineer's review will not entitle Contractor to
Contract Time extensions and the Progress Schedule must include adequate time for
resubmittals.
4. Include time required by Contract Documents based on work days lost due to
inclement weather.
Progress Schedule shall include adequate time for testing and Startup.
D. Each activity, except Notice to Proceed, shall have at least one predecessor. Each activity,
except final completion, shall have at least one successor.
E. Construction activities shall have a maximum duration of 20 work days unless a longer
duration is specifically called out in the Contract Documents (e.g. 45 calendar day submittal
review time). All durations shall be developed based on definitive manpower and resource
planning.
F. Float is not for the exclusive benefit of the Owner or Contractor and must be used in the best
interest of the Project in order to maintain Contract Times. Contractor will not be allowed to
sequester float through such strategies as extended activity durations, extensive
crew/resource sequencing, etc.
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1.04. QUALITY ASSURANCE
Utilize a qualified CPM scheduler to provide all scheduling services required for this Contract.
B. CPM scheduler shall be skilled in the time and cost application of CPM scheduling
techniques for multi -disciplined construction projects.
C. CPM scheduler shall have a minimum of five years' experience in preparing CPM schedules
for projects of similar size and complexity.
D. Engineer reserves the right to reject proposed CPM scheduler if, in the Engineer's opinion,
the proposed CPM scheduler does not meet the qualifications specified herein. Engineer will
notify Contractor in writing of decision concerning acceptability of proposed CPM scheduler
within 14 days of receipt of proposed CPM scheduler qualifications submittal. If Engineer
rejects proposed CPM scheduler, resubmit another proposed CPM scheduler within 7 days of
receipt of Engineer's rejection notice. Such rejection by Engineer does not release Contractor
from its obligations under this Contract and will not entitle Contractor to an adjustment of
Contract Price and/or Contract Times.
1.05. SUBMITTALS
A. Submit the following in accordance with the procedures identified in Section 01300
(Submittals):
CPM scheduler's qualifications within ten days of Notice of Award including:
a. Name and address of proposed CPM scheduler.
b. Sufficient information showing proposed CPM scheduler's qualifications
including:
1) List of prior construction projects of similar size and complexity.
2) At least one sample network analysis demonstrating complete
project planning similar to those required under this Contract,
prepared by, or under the direction of, the proposed CPM scheduler.
3) Letter from proposed CPM scheduler indicated they have reviewed
this Specification section and understand the requirements specified
herein.
2. Preliminary 90 -Day Progress Schedule:
a. Submit one electronic version and three 11" x 17" hard copies of bar chart
within time frame identified in General Conditions Article 2.05.A.1.
b. Bar chart shall show the following for each activity:
1) Activity ID
2) Activity description
3) Original duration
4) Early start
5) Early finish
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6) [Late start]
7) [Late finish]
3. Detailed Baseline Progress Schedule:
a. Submit one electronic version on compact disc and three 22" x 34" hard
copies of bar chart within 30 days after acceptance of preliminary Progress
Schedule.
b. Bar chart shall clearly identify the critical path and shall provide a tabulated
listing of the following for each activity:
1)
Activity ID
2)
Activity description
3)
Original duration
4)
Percent complete
5)
Remaining duration
6)
Early start
7)
Early finish
8)
Late start
9)
Late finish
10)
Total float
No progress payments will be made to Contractor for work completed more than 90 days after Notice to
Proceed without an approved Baseline Progress Schedule.
4. Monthly Updates
a. After acceptance of the baseline Progress Schedule, submit monthly updates
with each Application for Payment. The cutoff date for each monthly update
shall be mutually agreed upon by Engineer and Contractor prior to submittal
of first monthly update.
b. Submit one electronic version and three 11" x 17" hard copies of bar chart.
C. The monthly updates shall include, but not be limited to, three copies of a
tabulated listing all activities showing the following:
1) Activity ID
2) Activity description
3) Original duration
4) Percent complete
5) Remaining duration
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d. Written report including the following:
1) Summary of Work accomplished during period
2) Summary of Work to be accomplished during next period
3) Milestone comparison chart
4) Critical path analysis
5) Analysis of work paths with less than 20 days total float
6) Analysis of time lost or gained during the period
7) Identification of problem areas
8) Identification of issues potentially having an adverse impact on the
Progress Schedule
B. Engineer's review of Progress Schedule submissions is solely to determine if Progress
Schedule has been prepared in accordance with Contract Documents. Such acceptance will
not impose on Engineer and/or Owner responsibility for the Progress Schedule, sequencing
of Work, progress of Work, nor will it interfere with and/or relieve Contractor full responsibility
for the Progress Schedule, means, methods, and sequence of construction when not
specifically dictated by the Contract Documents.
C. Should Contractor fail to provide submittals, and/or revised submittals, within the time frames
prescribed, Contractor will be in default and Owner is not obligated to provide progress
payments to Contractor until such time as acceptability of submittals can be verified.
1.06. PROGRESS SCHEDULE ARCHITECTURE
A. Each activity in the Progress Schedule shall include:
1. A unique activity identification (ID) number
2. Activity description
3. Original Duration
4. Responsibility code assigning activities to Contractor, Subcontractors, Engineer,
Owner, or other entity.
B. Calendars: At a minimum, establish the following calendars:
1. Work day calendar excluding all holidays identified in the Contract Documents
2. Calendar days for activities with durations based on calendar days
1.07. PRELIMINARY 90 -DAY PROGRESS SCHEDULE
A. Include the following:
1. Detailed activities with associated logic for first 90 days after Notice to Proceed. The
Preliminary 90 -Day Progress Schedule shall include, but not be limited to,
mobilization, sitework, demolition, key procurement activities (i.e., submissions,
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approvals, fabrication and delivery) and all other work that will occur in the first 90
days after Notice to Proceed.
1.08. DETAILED BASELINE PROGRESS SCHEDULE
A. Baseline Progress Schedule shall include no activity progress.
B. Incorporate 90 -day preliminary Progress Schedule.
C. Provide sufficient detail to allow use for planning, scheduling, and control all Work included in
Contract. The degree of detail shall be to the satisfaction of the Engineer, and shall account
for the following Project specific items:
1. Structural breakdown of Project
2. Required phasing
3. Milestones
4. Trades involved
5. Partial utilization by Owner
D. In addition to a breakdown of physical construction activities specified herein, include
activities for the following:
1. Submittals
2. Engineer's review of submittals
3. Fabrication and delivery of materials and equipment
E. The accepted baseline Progress Schedule will form the basis of the first monthly update.
1.09. SCHEDULING MEETINGS
A. Attend monthly meetings with Engineer one week prior to submitting monthly Progress
Schedule updates.
B. Review proposed activity progress completed during the period, current status of the Project,
planned work for the next period, and areas where Contractor needs to coordinate with
Owner and/or Engineer.
1.10. REVISIONS
The Owner, Engineer, and Contractor shall have the right to propose revisions to the Progress Schedule
if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the Project.
B. All Owner, Engineer, and Contractor proposed revisions must be submitted to each party no
later than seven days prior to the date by which Contractor must submit monthly updates in
order for proposed revisions to be considered for that update.
C. Objections to Proposed Revisions:
1. If Owner, Engineer, and/or Contractor object to proposed revisions made by any
other party, the objecting party shall provide written notice to each other party within
seven days of receipt of proposed revisions, stating objections.
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2. Proposed revisions that are not mutually agreeable shall be discussed at the monthly
scheduling meetings.
D. Engineer shall have final say on acceptance or rejection of all proposed Progress Schedule
revisions based solely on requirements of the Contract Documents.
E. All Engineer accepted revisions will be incorporated into the next Progress Schedule update.
1.11. RECOVERY SCHEDULES
A. If Contractor fails to achieve planned progress, as indicated in the Progress Schedule, and
lack of progress delays the critical path or an intermediate Milestone by more than 10 work
days, submit a proposed recovery schedule to Engineer identifying how Contractor will
recover lost time.
B. Failure to submit a recovery schedule and failure to cooperate with the Owner and/or
Engineer in the recovery schedule process shall allow Owner the right to order Contractor to
increase manpower to recover lost time, without adjustment to the Contract Price.
Furthermore, Owner has the right to withhold progress payments until such time as
Contractor's progress is brought into compliance with Progress Schedule.
1.12. DELAYS AND EXTENSIONS OF CONTRACT TIMES
A. When Contractor believes that Contract Times will be delayed by circumstances outside if its
control, Contractor shall include with its Change Proposal, a forward looking Time Impact
Analysis (TIA) identifying the anticipated impact to Contract Times. Forward looking Time
Impact Analysis shall include the following;
A fragnet prepared using the Progress Schedule submitted with the most recent
Application for Payment.
2. A report identifying all new activities included with the fragnet and all proposed logic
changes associated with the fragnet.
Summary of all requested extensions to Contract Times.
4. Cause of the delay, actions Contractor proposes to take to minimize delays, and
actions Contractor proposes for Owner and/or Engineer to minimize delays.
B. Engineer will review each forward looking TIA after submission. If acceptable to Engineer,
Engineer will provide written notice to Owner within 14 days of submission, copying
Contractor on correspondence, recommending that the fragnet should be incorporated into
the Progress Schedule and a Change Order will be issued providing the requested extension
of Contract Times. Owner will provide written notice to Contractor within 14 days of receipt of
Engineer's recommendation, either concurring or denying Engineer's recommendation.
C. If a forward looking TIA submittal is not acceptable to Engineer, Engineer will provide written
notice to Contractor identifying deficiencies with TIA. Contractor will have 7 days from receipt
of Engineer's written notice to submit a revised TIA addressing deficiencies.
D. Contract Time extensions will only be considered for events that impact Contract Times as
demonstrated by acceptable forward looking TIAs.
PART PRODUCTS
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PART 3 EXECUTION
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SECTION 01380
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION
PART1 GENERAL
1.01. SECTION INCLUDES
A. Construction Photographs
B. Construction Videography
1.02. DESCRIPTION
A. Take construction record photographs and videography prior to mobilization and periodically
during the course of the Work.
1.03. CONSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHS
A. Digital construction photographs shall be taken at each of the major stages on construction
listed below and shall be furnished to Engineer and Owner with each Application for
Payment.
1. Site before mobilization
2. Completion of Underground Facilities prior to backfilling
3. Completion of Site clearing for each structure
4. Completion of excavations for each structure
5. Completion of reinforcing and formwork prior to concrete pours
6. Completion of foundations of each structure
7. Completion of Site restoration and landscaping
B. Views and Quantities Required
1. Two views of each item
2. At least five views of overall Project Site monthly
3. Digital images of each view
C. Camera used for digital photography shall be a 2.0 megapixel or greater.
D. Electronic Copies
1. Maintain database of pictures for the entire length of the Project.
2. Each month, provide two CDs with electronic versions of all prints taken in the past
month.
3. Provide two CDs with electronic versions of all prints taken in during the course of the
Project (in .jpg format) with final Application for Payment.
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4. All electronic copies of photos shall be in .jpg format. All electronic copies of photos
shall be arranged on CDs by date and subject. Each .jpg photo file name shall
include the subject description and date.
1.04. CONSTRUCTION VIDEOGRAPHY
A. Digital video shall be made to document the condition of the Site prior to mobilization.
B. Video shall show the entire Site and shall show sufficient detail to discern existing Site
conditions.
C. Video shall identify time and date electronically on each frame.
D. Provide four DVDs of video. Identify location, date, and time video was made.
1.05. REUSE OF CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION
A. All construction documentation furnished to Owner shall become the property of the Owner
and cannot be copyright or otherwise protected in a manner that prevents free reuse by either
the Owner and/or Engineer.
PART PRODUCTS
2.01. PRINTS
A. Digital Progress Photos
1. Printer
a. Printer shall be designed to print digital photos
b. Printer shall have a minimum 4800 x 1200 dpi resolution
2. Color Prints
a. Paper: Single weight, smooth, photo -quality paper
b. Finish: Smooth matte -finish
C. Size: 8 -inch x 10 -inch
d. Enclosure: Each print shall be provided in an acid -free plastic sleeve, three -
hole punched, for insertion into a three ring binder. Provide a suitable
quantity of three-ring binders for containing all prints, labeled on the front and
spine of the binder with the name and Owner's Contract number.
3. Identify each print on front, listing:
a. Name and Owner's Contract number
b. Subject and orientation of view (for example, "Aeration Tank Foundation,
looking north")
C. Date and time of exposure. Contractor's numbered identification of exposure
(i.e., December 2017, Photo #1)
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PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01. DELIVERY OF PRINTS
A. Preconstruction photos and negatives shall accompany the first Application for Payment. This
Application for Payment will not be approved without receipt of such materials.
B. Monthly construction photos (in both print and CD format) shall accompany each monthly
Application for Payment. Monthly Applications for Payment will not be approved without
receipt of such materials.
C. Final construction photos and negatives shall accompany the final Application for Payment.
This Application for Payment will not be approved without receipt of such materials.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 01400
QUALITY CONTROL
PART1 GENERAL
1.01. SECTION INCLUDES
A. Quality assurance and control of installation
B. References and standards
C. Tolerances
D. Field samples
E. Mock-up
F. Inspection and testing services
G. Testing by Contractor
H. Manufacturers' field services and reports
1.02. QUALITY ASSURANCE/CONTROL OF INSTALLATION
A. Monitor quality control over Suppliers, manufacturers, products, services, Site conditions, and
workmanship, to produce Work of specified quality.
B. Comply fully with manufacturers' instructions.
C. Verify that field measurements are as indicated on Shop Drawings and as instructed by the
manufacturer.
D. If manufacturers' instructions conflict with Contract Documents, request clarification from
Engineer before proceeding.
E. Comply with specified standards as a minimum quality for the Work except when code
requirements or equipment manufacturer requires more stringent standards.
F. Perform Work by persons qualified to produce workmanship of specified quality.
G. Secure products in place with positive anchorage devices designed and sized to withstand
stresses, vibration, physical distortion and disfigurement.
1.03. REFERENCES AND STANDARDS
A. For products and workmanship specified by association, trade, or other consensus
standards, comply with requirements of the standard, except when more rigid requirements
are specified and/or are required by applicable codes.
1.04. TOLERANCES
A. Monitor fabrication and installation tolerance control to produce acceptable Work. Do not
permit tolerances to accumulate.
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B. Comply with manufacturers' tolerances. If manufacturers' tolerances conflict with Contract
Documents, request clarification from Engineer before proceeding.
C. Adjust products to appropriate dimensions; position before securing products in place.
1.05. FIELD SAMPLES
A. Furnish field Samples at the Site as required by individual Specification sections.
B. Acceptable Samples represent a quality level for the Work.
C. Where field Sample is specified in individual Specification sections to be removed, clear area
after field Sample has been accepted by Engineer.
1.06. TESTS AND INSPECTIONS
A. Owner shall employ and pay for the services of an independent testing laboratory to perform
inspections, tests, and approvals indicated in General Conditions Article 14.02.B.
B. Independent testing laboratory will:
Perform inspections, tests, and other services specified in the individual Specification
sections and as required by Engineer and Owner.
2. Perform inspecting, testing, and source quality control which may occur on or off Site,
as required by Engineer or Owner.
3. Prepare and submit reports to Engineer, in indicating observations and results of
tests and indicating compliance or non-compliance with Contract Documents.
Engineer will forward copy of report(s) to Contractor.
C. Contractor shall:
Cooperate with independent firm; furnish samples of materials; furnish design mix,
equipment, tools, storage and assistance as requested.
2. Notify Engineer and independent firm 24 hours prior to expected time for operations
requiring services.
3. Make arrangements with independent firm and pay for additional samples and tests
required for Contractor's own use.
D. Retesting required because of non-conformance to specified requirements shall be
performed, on instructions by Engineer, by the same independent firm which performed the
initial tests and inspections, whether employed by Owner or Contractor.
E. Costs for retesting and re -inspection will be deducted from progress payments to Contractor.
PART PRODUCTS
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PART 3 EXECUTION
Not used
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 01500
TEMPORARY FACILITIES
PART1 GENERAL
1.01. SECTION INCLUDES
A. Continuity of Service
B. Temporary flow requirements
C. Temporary Utilities - Electricity, lighting, heating, cooling, ventilation, telecommunications
service, water, and sanitary facilities
D. Temporary Controls - Barriers, enclosures and fencing, protection of the Work, water control
and pollution controls.
E. Construction Facilities - Access roads, parking, maintenance of traffic, progress cleaning,
project signage, and temporary buildings.
1.02. CONTINUITY OF SERVICE
A. Provide temporary equipment including pumps, piping, valves, bulkheads, electrical
equipment and all system components necessary to maintain the existing facilities in service
during construction.
B. Provide all line stops and temporary bypass piping and valves required to connect new piping
to existing piping, unless otherwise specified.
C. No extra payment shall be made for labor, materials, tools, equipment, or temporary facilities
required during construction. All costs therefore shall be considered to have been included in
the Bid.
1.03. TEMPORARY ELECTRICITY
A. Contractor shall provide and pay for power service required from utility source for Contractor
operations and those of other contractors, including equipment, job trailers, etc.
1.04. TEMPORARY HEATING
A. Contractor shall provide and pay for heat devices and heat as required to maintain specified
conditions for Contractor's construction job trailers.
1.05. TEMPORARY COOLING
A. Contractor shall provide and pay for cooling devices and cooling as needed to maintain
specified conditions for Contractor's construction job trailers.
1.06. TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE
A. Contractor shall provide, maintain and pay for telecommunications service to its field office
and for Engineer's field representative for the duration of the Contract. Telephone services
shall be paid for completely by Contractor including all connection fees, monthly fees (phone
and internet), local and long distance usage charges, taxes and all other telecommunications
services provided under this Contract.
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B. Provide direct line telephone services to Engineer for the duration of the Contract as follows:
One dedicated telephone lines with call waiting.
C. Provide high speed internet service to Engineer's field trailer as follows:
Internet service shall include modem, cables, installation, and all other equipment
necessary for a complete functioning system.
2. Internet service shall be available for use within two weeks of Contractor's
mobilization.
3. Coordinate all maintenance and repairs to the system for the duration of the Contract.
No components shall be out of service for more than 24 consecutive hours.
D. Provide telephone equipment as follows:
Two DECT 6.0 cordless telephones by AT&T or equal. Phones shall be two line,
pushbutton, and equipped to record and play back incoming messages using a
device which can be switched into service during Engineer's absence. The answering
device shall answer a call on the first ring, provide a prerecorded outgoing message,
and then record the caller's incoming message.
2. [One conference phone by PolyCom (Sound Station 2). Conference phone shall
provide for full duplex simultaneous two-way conversations with business -quality
voice conferencing. Microphones shall be capable of 10 ft. pick-up range with
dynamic noise reduction.]
3. One plain paper [color] facsimile/[printer/]copy machine by Cannon. Provide paper
and toner for the duration of the Contract. The machine shall have a minimum 100 -
sheet capacity and minimum of 10 programmable preset fax numbers.
E. Contractor shall be responsible for servicing the aforementioned equipment. No components
shall be out of service for more than [24 consecutive hours.] [ ].
1.07. CELLULAR PHONE
A. [General Contractor shall provide] [Provide], maintain, and pay for a [smart phone with
internet service] [cellular phone] to be exclusively used by Resident Project Representative
for the duration of the Contract. [General Contractor shall pay] [Pay] for all costs associated
with the use of the cellular phone, including unlimited voice, voice mail, email, text, and data
plans with uninterrupted service over the entire project area and surrounding locality.]
1.08. TEMPORARY WATER SERVICE
A. [General Contractor shall provide] [Provide], and maintain suitable quality water service
required] for Contractor's construction operations [and those of other contractors] [General
Contractor shall connect] [Connect] to Owner's existing water source.]
B. [Owner will pay cost of water used. Exercise measures to conserve water.] [General
Contractor shall provide] [Provide] separate metering and reimburse Owner for cost of water
used.]
C. [General Contractor shall extend] [Extend] branch piping with outlets located so water is
available by hoses with threaded connections [for use by all] [Contractors.] [contractors]
[General Contractor shall provide] [Provide] [temporary pipe insulation to prevent freezing.]
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D. [Each Contractor shall] provide sufficient potable quality drinking water for [its employees]
[workers] at the Project Site.
1.09. TEMPORARY SANITARY FACILITIES
A. Contractor shall provide and maintain required sanitary facilities and enclosures for use by all
persons employed at the Site. Provide at time of mobilization.
B. Contractor shall remove facilities from Site at end of construction.
1.10. BARRIERS
A. Contractor shall provide barriers to prevent unauthorized entry to construction areas and to
protect existing facilities and adjacent properties from damage from construction operations.
Maintain Owner access to all areas of Package WWTP plant.
B. Provide protection for plant life designated to remain. Replace damaged plant life.
C. Protect vehicles, stored materials, Site and structures from damage.
D. Supplement barriers with suitable signs, railings and night lights, as necessary to conform
with governing authorities and regulations.
1.11. WATER CONTROL
A. General Contractor shall grade Site to drain. Maintain excavations free of water. Provide,
operate, and maintain pumping equipment.
B. Protect Site from puddling or running water. Provide water barriers as required to protect Site
from soil erosion.
1.12. PROTECTION OF INSTALLED WORK
A. Each Contractor shall protect its installed Work from damage and deterioration due to
construction activities, traffic, birds, pests, vermin, wild -life, pets, pedestrians, visitors,
vandals, dust, vapors, floods, precipitation, driving rain, wind, snow storms, melting
temperatures, or freezing temperatures; provide special protection where specified in
individual Specification sections.
B. Provide temporary and removable protection for installed products. Control activity in
immediate work area to minimize damage.
C. Prohibit traffic over landscaped areas. Provide adequate barriers, directional signs, and/or
guards, if necessary to provide adequate protection of landscaped areas.
D. Owner reserves right to order that additional protective measures be taken beyond those
proposed by Contractor[s], to safeguard the existing facilities and Work at no additional cost
to Owner.
1.13. SECURITY
A. General Contractor shall provide security and facilities to protect its Work, and that of other
contractors .
B. Coordinate security measures taken with Owner's own security program.
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1.14. ACCESS ROADS
A. Contractor shall provide and maintain temporary access roads to Site as follows:
Construct roads along designated rights-of-way to connect public thoroughfare(s)
with construction area.
2. Extend and relocate roads as work progress requires. Provide detours as necessary
for unimpeded traffic flow.
3. Roads shall be free for use by all personnel involved in Project, and be adequate for
transportation of persons, materials, equipment and products to construction area.
4. Maintain roads in serviceable condition, free of obstructions, potholes, ponded water,
debris, accumulated snow and ice, until completion of project or until permanent
access roads are installed.
5. When no longer required, remove roads and restore disturbed areas to original Site
conditions rehabilitate disturbed areas to meet requirements of Contract Documents.
1.15. PARKING
A. General Contractor shall arrange for temporary gravel surface parking areas to accommodate
all construction personnel involved with Project.
B. When Site space is not adequate, Contractor shall provide] [Provide] additional off-site
parking.
C. Do not allow vehicle parking on existing pavement.
1.16. MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC
A. Contractor shall maintain and regulate traffic within Contract Limits in accordance with
applicable state, county, and local regulations.
B. Conduct operations so as to maintain access for vehicular and pedestrian traffic to and from
properties adjoining or adjacent to those streets and roads affected by construction activities,
and to subject the public to a minimum of delay and inconvenience.
C. Erect suitable signs and barricades including warning lights at night, to alert traveling public.
Provide watchmen and flagmen as necessary to maintain and regulate traffic.
D. Provide flagmen, to direct and regulate traffic on heavily traveled thoroughfares on which
traffic will be subject to delays or detours caused by construction operations. Locations and
conditions requiring such uniformed policemen shall be as follows, although Owner reserves
the right to modify or expand such locations and conditions:
Thompson Road
E. Plan operations so that access to any dwelling, building or hospital is assured in case of fire
or other emergency. Review with and obtain approval from local fire and police departments
[and school districts (for buses)] regarding anticipated detours and obstructions to traffic flow
which could hinder passage of fire apparatus, ambulance or otherwise.
F. Not more than one block nor more than one cross -street intersection may be torn up,
obstructed or closed to travel at one time without permission of the Owner. If the Project
involves pipe -laying operations, and if more than one pipe -laying crew is operating at
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separate locations in the work area, this requirement shall apply to each crew's operation, but
shall be consistent with traffic maintenance procedures required by the Owner.
G. When the normal route of vehicular access to any property must be temporarily obstructed,
notify the affected property owner at least 24 hours in advance of intended operations at the
location. The route shall subsequently be re -opened not later than one day following the start
of construction at that location, unless special arrangements have been made with property
owner. Vehicular access to hospitals, schools, fire and police departments must be provided
at all times.
H. Contractor shall comply with requirements of Department of Transportation agencies having
jurisdiction:
1. Where the Work is in or encroaches upon a public Right -of -Way, such as a road,
Contractor shall perform the Work in strict compliance with the rules, regulations,
requirements, and staff decisions of all applicable Department of Transportation
agencies having jurisdiction.
2.
Strict adherence to the latest edition of the Work Area Protection Manual and Land
Use Permit Regulations (or equivalent documents in the Project area) is required.
3.
Frequent inspections of Work conditions by staff of agencies having jurisdiction
should be anticipated by Contractor.
4.
Compliance with the requirements of the agencies having jurisdiction shall be the
sole responsibility of the Contractor with the determination of compliance at the sole
discretion of the staff of agencies having jurisdiction.
5.
Failure to comply with the requirements of agencies having jurisdiction will result in
full-time or part-time inspection by the staff of the agencies having jurisdiction.
6.
Charges for these inspections will be based on the policies of the agencies having
jurisdiction as determined solely by the agencies having jurisdiction.
7.
Whenever charges are incurred, these charges will be invoiced to the Owner. The
Owner will invoice the Contractor for these charges plus a 20% administrative fee.
The Contractor shall pay these invoices no less frequently than monthly.
8.
Contractor shall not be granted Substantial Completion until all of these invoices are
paid by the Contractor to the Owner.
9.
No additional claim for increased Cost or extension of time shall be allowed in the
event these requirements are imposed by agencies having jurisdiction.
1.17. PROGRESS CLEANING
A. Contractor
shall maintain areas free of waste materials, debris, and rubbish. Maintain Site in
a clean
and orderly condition, as follows:
Collect and remove waste materials, debris, and rubbish from Site periodically and
dispose off-site.
B. Each Contractor shall store unused tools and equipment at its yard or base of operations.
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1.18. POLLUTION CONTROLS
A. Dust Control
Execute Work by methods to minimize raising dust from construction operations.
2. Provide positive means to prevent air -borne dust from dispersing into atmosphere.
Wash down disturbed areas daily.
4. Implement best management practices in accordance with requirements of agencies
have jurisdiction over dust control.
B. Erosion and Sediment Control shall be provided in accordance with the Contract Documents
and the requirements of governing regulatory agencies.
1. Contractor shall plan and execute construction by methods to control surface
drainage from cuts and fills, from borrow and waste disposal areas.
2. Minimize amount of bare soil exposed at one time.
3. Provide temporary measures such as berms, dikes, and drains, to regulate water flow
and prevent soil erosion.
4. Periodically inspect earthwork in disturbed areas to detect evidence of erosion and
sedimentation; promptly apply corrective measures.
5. Implement best management practices in accordance with requirements of agencies
have jurisdiction over erosion and sediment control.
C. Noise Control
All construction equipment and tools exhibiting potential noise nuisance shall be
provided with noise muffling devices.
2. Confine use of such equipment and tools during regular working hours between the
hours of _ a.m. and _ p.m.
3. Implement best management practices in accordance with requirements of agencies
having jurisdiction over noise control.
D. Pollutants Control: Provide methods, means and facilities to prevent contamination of soil,
water and atmosphere from discharge of noxious, toxic substances, and pollutants produced
by construction operations.
1.19. PROJECT IDENTIFICATION
A. Contractor shall provide 8 -foot wide by 6 -foot high Project sign of exterior grade plywood and
wood frame construction, painted, with exhibit lettering by professional sign painter die cut
vinyl, self-adhesive letters and self-adhesive corporate logo, to Engineer's design and colors
to design shown on Drawings.
B. List title of Project, names of Owner, Engineer, Contractor, and major Subcontractors.
C. Erect on Site at location established by Engineer.
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D. No other signs are allowed without Owner permission except those required by law or
specified elsewhere in the Contract Documents.
1.20. REMOVAL OF UTILITIES, FACILITIES, AND CONTROLS
A. Respective Contractors responsible for temporary utilities, facilities, and controls shall
remove temporary utilities, equipment, facilities, controls, materials, prior to Final Application
for Payment.
B. Remove temporary barriers, enclosures, etc. in concert with completion of those segments of
Work which no longer require such measures.
C. Remove temporary underground installations to a minimum depth of 4 feet. Grade Site as
indicated.
D. Clean and repair damage caused by installation or use of temporary work.
E. Restore existing facilities used during construction to original condition. Restore permanent
facilities used during construction to specified condition.
1.21. CONTRACTOR'S FIELD OFFICE
A. Provide weather tight field office with lighting, electrical outlets, heating, cooling and
ventilating equipment, and equipped with sturdy furniture, drawing rack, drawing display
table, and filing cabinets for Contractor's use.
1.22. ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE
A. Provide and maintain a weather -tight field office for exclusive use of Engineer with lighting,
electrical outlets (one for each wall), permanent heating, cooling and ventilating equipment,
and equipped with the following sturdy furniture:
1. [One][Two] standard size desks, 3 -foot x 5 -foot, each with rolling padded desk chair,
and at least three drawers.
2. Two Drafting Tables — 39 inches x 72 inches x 36 inches high with one equipment
drawer.
3. Two drafting table stools.
4. Two 3 -foot x 6 -foot folding table.
5. One plan rack to hold a minimum of six sets of project drawings.
6. Three standard four -drawer legal -size metal filing cabinets with locks and keys.
7. Ten folding chairs.
8. One 8 -foot x 30 -inch folding leg table.
9. One fire extinguisher.
10. Two wastebaskets.
11. One coat rack.
12. Two tackboards, 36 inches x 30 inches.
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13. One heavy-duty, metal three -hole punch.
14. One 10 -inch outdoor type thermometer.
15. One rain gauge.
16. One water cooler (provide refills as required throughout Project).
17. One refrigerator, minimum of 4.0 cubic feet, with freezer minimum of 1.0 cubic feet.
18. One microwave oven, 0.8 cubic feet, 800 watt minimum.
19. Heavy-duty wall shelving 20 sq. ft. minimum.
20. One digital camera with 2.0 megapixels or greater.
21. [One blank dry -erase board approximately 48" wide by 32" high.]
22. [One monthly dry -erase board approximately 48" wide by 32" high.]
B. Engineer's field office shall be ready for occupancy within 10 days following Notice to
Proceed. Mobile field office trailer is acceptable if it contains the required facilities. At a
minimum, provide the following:
1. Minimum Field Office Size: [440] [720] square feet.
2. Equip windows and doors with locking devices to prevent unauthorized entry.
Provide three sets of keys to Owner.
3. Provide horizontal mini -blinds for all windows.
4. Hot and cold water connected to the facilities potable water system.
5. Bathroom with elongated toilet and sink with hot and cold water.
6. Telecommunications services identified in this section.
7. [Wi-Fi connection]
C. Computer Workstation: [add specific requirements here when an allowance will not be used].
D. Computer Workstation: Using the cash allowance stipulated on the Bid Form, provide
computer workstations, printer, and networking equipment. Requirements for the computer
equipment will be provided by Engineer. Submit proposed order, including price, before
purchasing computer equipment.
E. Install 24 -inch x 30 -inch sign on outside wall as determined by Engineer. Paint sign white with
blue, 3 -inch high lettering, neatly arranged, to read: "Field Office, [insert company name and
phone number."].
F. Arrange for offices to be cleaned at least once every week. Restroom supplies shall be
provided for the duration of the Contract.
G. Locate the office a minimum distance of 30 feet from existing and new structures [as
indicated on the Drawings]. Engineer's office to be erected at location approved by Engineer,
and shall not be disturbed, moved or interrupted without the Engineer's approval.
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H. On completion of the Contract, remove the field office from the Site.
PART PRODUCTS
Not used
PART 3 EXECUTION
Not used
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 01540
TEMPORARY PUMPING
PART1 GENERAL
1.01. SECTION INCLUDES
A. Furnishing, installing, and testing temporary pumping systems.
1.02. GENERAL
A. Provide all materials, labor, equipment, power, maintenance, associated items, and
superintendence to implement temporary pumping systems for diverting flow as required to
maintain continuous operation of existing facilities prior to successful Startup of new facilities.
Section 01010, Summary of Work, identifies specified facility outages that may require
temporary pumping. Provide all additional temporary pumping systems needed to meet
Contractor's means and methods at no additional cost to Owner.
1.03. SUBMITTALS
A. Submit Shop Drawings in accordance with Section 01300, Submittals, as supplemented
herein.
B. Submit a specific detailed description of each proposed temporary pumping system at least
30 days prior to intended use. The submittal shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
A written description of the plan.
2. Quantity, capacity, and location of all pumping equipment.
Pump performance curves and head capacity curves demonstrating the capability to
meet all required flows.
4. The size, type and routing of all suction and discharge piping and the means of
connecting the system.
5. Description of controls and emergency power source.
C. Engineer's review will be limited to verification of compliance with performance requirements
only. Owner will review temporary pumping system submittals with respect to maintenance of
plant operations.
1.04. TEMPORARY PUMPING COORDINATION MEETING
A. After Owner and Engineer review and acceptance of temporary pumping system submittal(s),
and at least 14 days prior to intended use, schedule a coordination meeting with the Owner,
Engineer, Contractor, and Subcontractor or temporary pump Supplier, if applicable.
B. No temporary pumping shall take place until after satisfactory completion of the associated
coordination meeting.
1.05. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Design the installation and operation of temporary pumping systems in accordance with Laws
and Regulations, including local noise and light ordinances.
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B. Provide fuel supply for 48 hours of operation on Site and stored in accordance with Laws and
Regulations. Assume responsibility for all spills and regulatory fines due to failure of the
temporary pumping system.
C. Design to pump peak required flow with largest unit out of service. Backup pump shall be
installed and ready for operation. Backup pump shall be stored on Site adjacent to installed
pumps ready for installation and service as specified herein.
D. Monitoring:
The temporary pumping system shall be manned continuously (24 hours per day, 7
days per week) during operation by a representative of Contractor trained and
certified by the pump Supplier. In the event of a pump failure, an automatic failover
sequence shall be provided to maintain continuous operation of the pumping system.
In the event of a pump failure, Owner shall be notified within 15 minutes and the
temporary backup pump shall be placed into service immediately after pump failure.
2. As an alternative, install, test, and maintain remote telemetry to monitor operation of
the temporary pump(s) and the wet well level(s). In the event of a pump failure, an
automatic failover sequence shall be provided to maintain continuous operation of
the pumping system. Notify Owner within 15 minutes of a pump and/or system
failure. Report to Site within 30 minutes of a pump and/or system failure, and place
the temporary backup pump in service within one hour of a pump and/or system
failure.
3. For temporary pumping system with automatic backup pump operation, report to Site
within 30 minutes of a pump failure to ensure the automatic backup system is
operating properly.
E. Temporary pumping systems shall be equipped with noise reduction features that limit the
noise output to 65 db[A] within 50 feet of the equipment or to 60 db[A] at the nearest
residence property line, whichever is less.
F. Provide variable frequency drives where required to meet temporary pumping requirements.
G. See Section 01010, Summary of Work, for facility outage requirements and sequencing
constraints.
1.06. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
A. Contractor is responsible for fines levied on Owner by state, federal, and/or other agencies
due to spills causes by failure of temporary pumping systems.
B. Provide Jersey barriers in all locations where temporary pumps, piping, and other
accessories are located in roadways, driveways, and other vehicle -accessed areas.
C. Provide security fencing for all temporary pumps where not located within a secured area.
PART PRODUCTS
2.01. PUMPS
A. The pumps and drives shall be rated for continuous duty and shall be capable of pumping the
required flow ranges without surging, cavitation, or vibration. Where required pumping rates
are not specified, coordinate with Engineer to determine required pumping range prior
submitting associated Shop Drawings. Pumps shall not overload drivers at any point on the
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pump operating curve. Pumps shall be suitable for use with [raw unscreened sewage and
trash] [for the material being pumped]. Pumps shall be a self-contained units designed for
temporary use.
B. Pumps shall either have fully automatic self -priming units that do not require the use of foot -
valves or vacuum pumps in the priming system, or they shall be submersible.
C. The pumps shall be diesel powered or powered by a diesel powered generator.
D. Provide the necessary start/stop and level controls for each pump. [Flow control shall be
provided for the following temporary pumping systems:]
[list here]
2. [list here]
2.02. PIPING
A. In order to prevent accidental spillage, all temporary piping must be constructed of rigid or
semi-rigid pipe with positive, leak proof connections. All pipe materials and joints for
temporary piping systems must be accepted by Engineer prior to use.
B. Pipe 12 inches and larger shall be ductile iron or fused joint high density polyethylene pipe to
provide a leak proof piping system. Flanged joints shall be used for exposed or submerged
ductile iron pipe. Pipe joints shall be accepted by Engineer prior to use for temporary ductile
iron pipe.
C. Provide heat tracing of temporary piping as required to prevent freezing.
2.03. TEMPORARY PLUGS
A. Provide temporary plugs, as required, for successful operation of the temporary pumping
systems.
B. Plugs shall be inflatable and designed for the specific purpose of providing temporary
plugging of active pipes.
C. All plugs shall be firmly attached to a stationary object at ground level by a steel cable in
order to prevent loss of plugs in pipelines.
2.04. PIPE SUPPORTS
A. Pipe supports shall be provided by the temporary piping Supplier for all piping that is elevated
above the ground.
B. Pipe support design shall be by the temporary pipe Supplier and spacing shall be in
accordance with the requirements included in Contract Documents for permanent piping.
C. Pipe support type and location shall be indicated in the Shop Drawing submittals.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Install, operate and maintain temporary pumping systems and appurtenances, including but
not limited to, associated piping, valves, instrumentation, controls, and accessories, in
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accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Provide all oil, fuel, grease, lubricants, tools,
and spare parts required for operation and maintenance of the temporary pumping systems
for the duration of use. Remove all temporary pumping systems and appurtenances
equipment following the completion of temporary pumping.
B. Contractor is responsible for proper operation of complete temporary pumping systems.
C. Adequate hoisting equipment for each pump and accessory shall be maintained on the Site.
D. Provide hay bales and tarping systems to enclose all exterior pumps and engines to further
reduce noise levels.
E. Demonstrate all temporary pumping systems to Owner and/or Engineer for conformance with
the Contract Documents prior to use. Measure the noise output during the demonstration
phase and provide the results to Engineer.
F. Temporary pumping systems shall be placed in service a minimum of 72 hours before any
work requiring use of the temporary pumping system may begin. Demonstrate continuous
trouble-free operation for entire 72 hour period.
G. Temporary pumping systems shall remain operable until all components of new work
requiring temporary pumping systems have successfully completed all required testing. Once
activated, do not decommission without prior approval of the Owner and Engineer.
H. Once written permission is issued by Engineer, remove all components of the temporary
pumping systems. After removal of temporary pumping systems, perform all restoration work
to the satisfaction of the Owner.
I. Take precautions to prevent spills when cutting pipelines or decommissioning existing piping.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 01600
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
PART1 GENERAL
1.01. SECTION INCLUDES
A. Products
B. Shipping and handling
C. Storage and protection
D. Substitutes
1.02. PRODUCTS
A. Do not use materials and equipment removed from existing premises, except as specifically
permitted by the Contract Documents.
B. Provide interchangeable components of the same manufacturer, for components being
replaced.
1.03. SHIPPING AND HANDLING
A. Arrange deliveries in accordance with the Progress Schedule.
B. Coordinate deliveries to avoid conflicts with Work, conditions at the Site, work of other
contractors, work of Owner, and availability of personnel and handling equipment.
C. Transport by methods to avoid damage.
D. Deliver in manufacturer's unopened containers or packaging, dry, with identifying labels intact
and legible.
E. Provide equipment and personnel for handling to prevent soiling and damage.
F. Protect sensitive equipment and finishes against impact, abrasion and other damage.
G. Promptly inspect shipments to assure compliance with requirements, correct quantities, and
identify damage.
1.04. STORAGE AND PROTECTION
A. Store and protect in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, with seals and labels intact
and legible. Store sensitive items in weather -tight, climate controlled enclosures in an
environment favorable to item.
B. For exterior storage of fabricated items, place on sloped supports, above ground.
C. Provide bonded offsite storage and protection when storage and protection cannot be
provided on Site.
D. Cover items subject to deterioration with impervious sheet covering. Provide ventilation to
prevent condensation and degradation.
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E. Store loose granular materials on solid flat surfaces in a well -drained area. Prevent mixing
with foreign matter.
F. Provide equipment and personnel to store items by methods that prevent soiling,
disfigurement, and damage.
G. Arrange storage to permit access for inspection. Periodically inspect to assure items are
undamaged and are maintained in acceptable conditions.
1.05. SUBSTITUTES
A. Submit three (3) copies of requests for substitution to Engineer including all items required by
General Conditions Article 7.05. Each submittal shall be provided with a transmittal letter
stating "REQUEST FOR SUBSTITUTION" and identifying the specific item for which the
substitution is being requested.
B. Limit each request to one proposed substitute item.
PART PRODUCTS
Not used
PART 3 EXECUTION
Not used
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 01700
RECORD DOCUMENTS
PART1 GENERAL
1.01. SECTION INCLUDES
A. Closeout procedures
B. Record documents
1.02. CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES
A. Contract closeout procedures shall be in accordance with GC -15.06 and as supplemented in
other portions of the Contract Documents.
1.03. RECORD DOCUMENTS
A. The following supplements the requirements of GC -7.11:
1. Record, keep, and monitor up to date record documents of work constructed in the
field. Legibly mark in red ink or red pencil to show all changes in, or directly
associated with, the Work of this Contract. Keep entire set or record documents
current on a day to day basis. Record documents shall be kept on hand in the
Contractor's field office and shall be available for periodic examination by Engineer
upon request.
2. Examples of annotations that could occur are as follows:
a. Change in location or elevation of structures
b. Change in dimensions of structures
C. Elimination of structures
d. Unforeseen modifications to existing structures
e. Relocation of equipment
f. Additions to or expansion of structures
g. Changes in mechanical trades components (electrical, heating, ventilating,
plumbing)
h. Measured location of internal utilities or mechanical trade items, which are to
be concealed from view, referenced to visible and accessible features of the
structure
i. Change in location or elevations of Underground Facilities installed under
this Contract
j. Change in materials, such as pipe materials
k. Relocation of existing Underground Facilities
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Change in topographical contours of finished earth and paved surfaces
M. Change in elevations of finished surfaces along route of installed
Underground Facilities
3. Show measurement of pipeline location from edge of pavement, at a minimum of 100
foot intervals.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
Not used
PART 3 EXECUTION
Not used
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 02100
SITE CLEARING
PART1 GENERAL
1.01. SECTION INCLUDES
A. Removal of paving, curbs, and walks.
B. Disposal of excess materials, trash, and debris.
C. Topsoil excavation and stockpile reusable topsoil for later use.
1.02. RELATED SECTIONS
A. Section 01500 — TEMPORARY FACILITIES
1.03. REGULATORY AND DISPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Coordinate clearing Work with utility companies.
B. Conform to applicable local, state and federal codes for disposal of debris
C. On Site disposal of surplus materials, if permitted by Owner, shall be as approved by
Engineer.
D. Make all arrangements for disposal sites, unless Owner designates special locations. All
expenses for disposal shall be borne by Contractor. Bidders shall carefully investigate all
aspects of surplus material disposing operations.
E. Prior to depositing surplus material at any off Site location, obtain a written agreement
between Contractor and the owner of the property on which the disposal of the material is
proposed. The agreement shall state that the owner of the property gives permission for
Contractor to enter and deposit material of a particular classification on the owner's property
at no expense to the Project Owner, and shall include any other conditions pertinent to the
situation as agreed upon by each party. A copy of said agreement shall be furnished to
Owner.
PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT INCLUDED)
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01. PREPARATION
A. Verify that existing plant life designated to remain, is tagged or identified.
B. Mark limits of clearing by flagging, fencing or other approved methods.
C. Vehicles used to haul soft or wet material over streets or pavements shall be sufficiently
watertight to prevent deposits on the streets or pavements. In all cases where any materials
are dropped from the vehicles of Contractor, he shall clean up the same, and keep the
crosswalks, street and pavements clean and free from debris.
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D. Identify on Site waste or salvage areas for placing removed materials.
3.02. PROTECTION
A. Install temporary fences per Contract Drawings to protect trees, plant growth, and features
designated to remain, as final landscaping.
B. Protect bench marks, survey control points and existing structures from damage or
displacement.
C. Where trees are to be protected or preserved, no excavation and grubbing, except as directly
required for construction, shall be performed within the radius of spread of tree branches.
D. No storage of topsoil materials or construction equipment will be permitted within the radius of
spread of such tree branches.
3.03. CLEARING
A. Clear areas required for access to site and execution of Work.
3.04. DISPOSAL OF MATERIAL
A. All material shall be treated as surplus material and disposed of off Site in a legal manner as
specified herein. Spoil from excavation activities shall not be spread within construction
easement areas and any area within designated a FEMA floodplain.
3.05. TOPSOIL EXCAVATION
A. Excavate topsoil from marked areas without mixing with foreign materials.
B. All topsoil, loam, or other natural organic materials covering such areas shall be removed; and
when suitable for reuse as topsoil shall be stockpiled. Stockpiles shall be established only at
approved locations and shall be maintained to prevent erosion and contamination until reuse.
To prevent intermixing, topsoil shall not be stockpiled immediately adjacent to other stockpiled
materials. All excavated materials shall be stockpiled at locations which will not create public
endangerment or inconvenience. Stockpiles shall be kept clear of Fire Department and police
facilities and equipment and, where possible, clear of driveways, sidewalks, and crossings.
C. Stockpile in area designated on Site to depth not exceeding 2 feet. Protect from erosion.
Remove excess topsoil not being reused to a location designated by Owner.
D. No topsoil shall be removed from the Site without Owner's permission.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 02141
REMOVAL OF WATER
PART1 GENERAL
1.01. DESCRIPTION OF WORK
A. Providing equipment, materials and labor required to successfully complete the work included
in this Section.
B. Maintaining and operating pumps and related equipment, including standby equipment, of
sufficient capacity to adequately perform dewatering as required by this Section.
C. Lowering the groundwater table elevation.
D. Intercepting seepage from excavation slopes.
E. Controlling groundwater flow that may adversely affect excavation or construction activities.
F. Collecting, removing and disposing of all excess groundwater.
G. Collecting, removing, and disposing of all wastewater.
H. Removing and/or disposing of spoil excess materials, equipment, trash and debris used for or
resulting from the work included in this section.
1.02. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
A. Conform to applicable local, state and federal codes for legal disposal of water.
B. Temporary water supplies shall meet requirements of local, state and federal regulatory
agencies.
C. Conform to applicable OSHA requirements.
1.03. SUBMITTALS
A. Monthly flow monitoring reports showing:
1. Pumping rate for each day given in gallons per minute (gpm).
2. Total volume of water withdrawn during the past month.
B. Submit the first monitoring report 30 days after dewatering operations commence.
Subsequent reports shall be submitted during the first week of each calendar month until
dewatering operations cease.
C. Wellpoint Dewatering System: If wellpoint dewatering methods are proposed by Contractor,
he shall prepare a plan of the dewatering system and submit dewatering plan to Engineer and
Owner for review. Review or comments by Owner and Engineer concerning the proposed
plan shall not relieve Contractor of his responsibilities for dewatering his excavations in
conformance with the requirements specified herein.
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1.04. PERMITS
A. Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining discharge permits for discharging groundwater
from dewatering operations.
PART PRODUCTS
Not used.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01. PREPARATION
A. Review the subsurface investigation report and conduct appropriate investigations to become
familiar with the groundwater conditions at the Site. Allocate sufficient time and use
appropriate procedures based on these conditions for dewatering excavations.
B. Examine adjacent structures and utilities, both existing and under construction, for possible
settlement, movement or other adverse effects resulting from dewatering methods or water
removal. Take necessary precautionary steps to protect such structures and utilities.
C. Should the drawdown of groundwater levels by removal or dewatering systems critically
reduce or disrupt public or private water supplies, Contractor shall be prepared to:
Provide adequate potable water to the owners or users of the affected water supplies
until groundwater levels have recovered, so as to sufficiently restore those deficient
water supplies.
2. Provide to Engineer documentation to confirm that temporary water supplies meet the
requirements of Local, State and Federal Regulatory Agencies.
3.02. REMOVAL OF WATER
A. Assume responsibility for Site, surface, and subsurface drainage. Maintain such drainage as
specified herein during the life of the Contract.
B. Supply all supervision, labor, material, and equipment, including standby equipment,
necessary to maintain a dry excavation as may be necessary to construct the Project.
C. Maintain groundwater in or below the bearing strata at a safe level at all times by methods
which prevent loss of fines, which preserves the undisturbed state of subgrade soils and
which sufficiently lowers the groundwater level in permeable strata at or below excavation and
fill levels such that blowing or unstable conditions do not develop in the bottom or sides of
excavation or fill areas.
D. Protect all adjacent structures, existing and under construction, from settlement, flotation,
damage or other adverse effects resulting from water removal or dewatering methods.
E. Install all drains, ditching, sluiceways, pumping and bailing equipment, wicking, sumps, wells,
well points, cutoff trenches, curtains, sheeting and all other equipment and structures
necessary to create and maintain a dry excavation and a groundwater level at a minimum of 2
feet below excavation subgrades.
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As part of any dewatering system, observation wells or piezometers shall be provided
to effectively and efficiently monitor drawdown to required levels.
F. Discharge water removed from the Site to natural water courses, storm drains or channels.
Large quantities of water shall not be discharged as overland flow. Overland flow is
not permitted onto private property.
2. No unpolluted water shall be discharged to sanitary sewers.
3. Wastewater shall be disposed of in a manner satisfactory to the local authority having
jurisdiction.
4. All removal of water shall be filtered through approved sediment removal device prior
to discharge into any water course.
G. Dewatering operations shall cease when all foundations, structures, pipe installations and
other excavated areas have been properly backfilled and compacted, and are safe from
damage, flotation, settlement and displacement.
H. Monitor the pumping rate and total volume of water withdrawn using, at a minimum, magnetic
flow meters as needed to meter each operation. Refer to Submittals included herein for
reporting requirements.
3.03. MAINTENANCE
A. Operate and maintain dewatering and removal operations on a 24-hour basis for the time
required to complete that portion of the work which requires dewatering prior to its
construction and which requires protection from flotation or displacement of such work until
proper backfilling and compaction is completed.
3.04. REMOVAL
A. After groundwater levels have returned to elevations appropriate for conditions and time of
year, without causing damage to the Work, remove all dewatering equipment and related
equipment from the Site and restore site to original conditions or rehabilitate Site to meet
requirements of Contract Documents.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 02161
SHEETING AND BRACING
PART1 GENERAL
1.01. SECTION INCLUDES
A. Sheeting and bracing installation, removal, and left in place.
B. Design requirements.
C. Regulatory codes and requirements.
D. Special Conditions.
E. Materials.
1.02. RELATED SECTIONS
A. Section 01500 — TEMPORARY FACILITIES
B. Section 02141 - REMOVAL OF WATER
C. Section 02222 - EXCAVATING
D. Section 02223 - BACKFILLING
E. Section 02225 - TRENCHING
F. Section 02228 - COMPACTION
1.03. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
A. All sheeting and bracing including the use of mobile shields shall comply with Title 29, Code of
Federal Regulations, Part 26, Subpart P (and other applicable sections) of Occupational
Safety and Health Regulations for Construction, and its amendments and regulations,
specifically codified construction standards for excavation in Subpart P of 29 CFR Part 1926
(§1926.650 et seq.).
1.04. REFERENCES
A. ASTM A6/A6M: - Standard Specification for General Requirements for Rolled Structural Steel
Bars, Plates, Shapes, and Sheet Piling
B. ASTM A328: Standard Specification for Steel Sheet Piling
C. AWC — American Wood Council, Codes & Standards for Wood Construction
1.05. SUBMITTALS
A. TBD
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PART PRODUCTS
2.01. MATERIALS
A. Wood - Tongue and groove, #3 Common Douglas Fir or Hemlock or Utility grade Southern
Pine; AWC grading or equal, meeting the requirements of the AWC.
B. Steel - ASTM A36 as required by ASTM A328.
C. Trench Boxes - Fabricated steel or aluminum.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01. PROTECTION
A. When so designated on the Drawings or stated in the Specifications or to comply with local,
state, or federal (OSHA) regulations, or when sloped excavations are not feasible, not
possible or allowed or if excavations endanger adjacent facilities, sheeting and bracing shall
be installed by Contractor.
3.02. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
A. All sheeting and bracing shall be designed and monitored by a professional engineer licensed
in North Carolina.
B. Design shall include all loading conditions to which the sheeting and bracing will be subjected
during construction.
C. Design sheeting and bracing systems against failure from the maximum loads that will occur
during construction, including surcharge loads and additional loading due to construction
equipment.
D. Design sheeting and bracing systems to enable safe construction of structures, utilities and
appurtenances, and prevent excessive ground loss, displacement of adjacent foundations,
and displacement of the bottom of the excavation.
3.03. INSTALLATION
A. Provide all materials, equipment and labor necessary to construct and maintain all required
excavation support systems.
B. Sheeting and bracing support systems shall include, but shall not be limited to, wall support
such as wood sheeting, ringwales, lagging, soldier piles, steel sheeting, trench boxes and
bracing members such as stringers, wales, struts, rakers, shores, tieback anchors, etc.
necessary to prevent damage to the Work and for the safety of workers, the general public or
adjacent property.
C. No excavation shall be performed below a line drawn down and away at a slope of two
horizontal and one vertical from the nearest footing or grade beam of the existing building or
as shown on the Drawings without providing sheeting, shoring and bracing to provide lateral
support for soils beneath the foundations of the building and to prevent damage to the
building.
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D. Design of bracing shall be such as to permit proper construction of the walls and footings and
proper installation of the utilities as shown on the Drawings.
E. Sheeting shall not be driven while concrete is being placed, or within 24 hours after
placement, nor during pile load testing.
F. Do not brace to concrete without written approval of Engineer.
G. Install sheeting and bracing systems in a logical sequence as excavation operations are
performed.
If a prefabricated mobile shield is used, the bottom of the shield shall be maintained
as high as possible (preferably above the spring line of the pipe, maximum 2 feet) to
prevent disturbance of the bedding material and tension forces on pipe joints.
2. Openings or troughs created by the use of a shield shall be filled and compacted in
accordance with Sections 02223, Backfilling; 02225, Trenching; and 02228,
Compaction.
3.04. MAINTENANCE
A. Maintain sheeting and bracing systems as functional on a 24-hour basis.
B. Provide a means of determining movement of excavation walls, and adjacent soil, buildings
and structures and utilities.
If movement or damage occurs, immediately cease all construction activities, install
temporary measures to prevent further movement or damage and notify Engineer.
2. Movement or damage due to failure of sheeting and bracing systems shall be
permanently repaired as soon as possible, at no cost to Owner and no extension of
Contract Times.
3.05. REMOVAL
A. Remove sheeting and bracing as the Work progresses in a manner which shall prevent
damage to finished Work, adjacent structures and property.
All voids created by removal of sheeting and bracing shall be filled and compacted in
accordance to the guidelines of Sections 02223, Backfilling; 02225, Trenching; and
02228, Compaction.
B. Sheeting to be left in place shall be new and unused material. Where shown on Drawings,
specified or approved, sheeting shall be cut off as specified, or a minimum of 2 -1/2 -feet below
proposed final grade.
Contractor may elect to leave sheeting and bracing in place (cut off as previously
described) if he elects to do so at his own expense and with Engineer's approval.
2. Provide to Engineer a drawing of cut-off sheeting locations. Drawing should show
Site plan with dimensioned locations of sheeting, type of material remaining, and
depths or elevations to top and bottom of remaining sheet.
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3.06. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
A. Unauthorized Work
Repair or replace any system or part of any system that does not function as intended
for safe construction.
2. Damaged or improperly driven sheeting shall be removed and replaced with new,
properly placed sheeting at the Contractor's expense.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 02205
PROTECTION OF EXISTING FACILITIES
PART1 GENERAL
1.01. DESCRIPTION OF WORK
A. Location of facilities
B. Notification of Owners and authorities
C. Coordination and preparation
D. Protection of facilities
E. Relocation of facilities
F. Protection of sewer and storm drains
G. Protection of water mains near sewers
H. Abandonment of utilities
I. Restoration of property markers
1.02. RELATED SECTIONS
A. Section 02161 — SHEETING AND BRACING
B. Section 02222 — EXCAVATING
C. Section 02225 —TRENCHING
PART PRODUCTS
Not used.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01. LOCATION OF FACILITIES
A. Prior to construction, verify location of existing underground facilities near or adjacent to
project.
1. Consult with Owner and appropriate Underground Facilities Protection Organization
(UFPO) and arrange for field stake -out or other markings to show locations.
2. Perform exploratory excavation at key junctures and other critical points to aid in
ascertaining locations.
B. Report field stake -out findings and results of exploratory excavations to Engineer if possible
changes in project location or design are indicated because of suspected interferences with
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existing facilities. Allow Engineer sufficient time to determine magnitude of changes and to
formulate instructions in that regard.
C. If location of an existing underground facility is uncertain, apply careful excavation and
probing techniques during construction to locate and avoid damage to same.
3.02. NOTIFICATION OF OWNERS AND AUTHORITIES
A. Prior to construction, notify owners of existing facilities of general scope, nature and planned
progress schedule of the Work.
B. Notify owners of nearby underground facilities when excavating is to take place in a particular
area, allowing them reasonable time to institute precautionary procedures or preventive
measures which they deem necessary for protection of their facilities.
C. When existing utilities, such as sewer, water, gas, telephone or electric power are damaged
or disturbed during construction, immediately notify affected Owner and Project Owner.
D. Notify Police and Fire Departments and affected owners immediately if hazardous conditions
are created or have the potential for occurring as a result of damage to an existing facility or
as a result of other activities at project site. Hazardous conditions could be created from: fire,
explosion, escape of gas, escape of fuel oil, gasoline or industrial fluids, downed electrical
wires, or disrupted underground electrical cables.
3.03. COORDINATION AND PREPARATION
A. Discuss anticipated work schedule with local authorities and owners of utilities at
preconstruction meeting, including procedures to be followed if one or more utilities are
damaged or disrupted. Develop contingency plans to address Contractor's role in repair of
damaged utilities.
B. Make preparations beforehand to repair and restore damaged utilities, including
arrangements for standby materials and equipment to be promptly assembled at site and
utilized immediately.
C. Adjust work schedules and personnel assignments as necessary to conform to requirements
of utility owner whose utility is to be temporarily interrupted during construction. Cooperate
with utility owner in this regard to minimize the time of interruption.
D. Make preparations for and conform to applicable federal, state, and local regulations
regarding use of proper safeguards and procedures when excavation is to take place in close
proximity to existing facilities and structures.
3.04. PROTECTION OF FACILITIES
A. Plan and conduct construction operations so that operation of existing facilities near or
adjacent to the Work, including electric, telephone, sewer, water, gas or drainage utilities, are
sustained insofar as the requirements of the project will permit.
B. Protect existing facilities from damage or movement through installation of adequate support
systems and use of proper equipment, including application of careful excavation and
backfilling techniques in sensitive areas.
C. Existing utilities and other facilities which are damaged by the Contractor's construction
operations shall be promptly repaired by Contractor to the satisfaction of the affected owner
or, if he so elects, that owner will perform the repairs with his own forces. Under either
arrangement, such repair work shall be done at Contractor's expense.
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D. When aboveground visible facilities such as poles, wires, cables, fences, signs or structures
constitute an unavoidable interference, notify Engineer and consult with affected owner
regarding temporary removal and later restoration of the interfering item. Arrange with that
owner to remove and later restore the interfering item to the satisfaction of the owner, subject
to approval of the project Owner; or, allow affected owner to perform such work with his own
forces. Under either arrangement, such work shall be done at Contractor's expense.
E. Take all necessary precautions to prevent fires at or adjacent to the work, buildings, and other
facilities. No burning of trash or debris is permitted. If permanent fire extinguishers are used,
they shall be recharged and in "new" condition when turned over to Owner.
3.05. RELOCATION OF FACILITIES
A. If the location or position of an existing gas or water pipe, public or private sewer or drain,
conduit or structure be such as, in the opinion of Engineer, to require its removal, realignment
or change, such alteration shall be without cost to the Contractor if the relocation is not part of
the project for the work of removal, realignment or change only.
B. Uncovering, supporting and sustaining such facility before its removal or before and after its
realignment or change shall be the Contractor's responsibility as part of the work of his
Contract.
C. Contractor shall be entitled to extension of time for completion of entire Work, if the relocation
is not part of the project, as the Engineer determines that the entire Work was delayed by the
removal, realignment or change of such obstruction.
3.06. PROTECTION OF SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS
A. Where existing sanitary sewers or storm drain systems are being replaced or interrupted,
provide temporary bypass pumping or piping to maintain flow around that segment of the
Work such that no back-ups occur in existing systems.
B. Existing sanitary sewer laterals damaged in the work or temporarily disconnected shall be
restored to operation by the end of each work day. Existing sanitary sewer laterals crossing
over new pipelines to be restored in accordance with details shown on the Drawings.
C. Maintain existing manholes, catch basins, and other utility structures in their pre -work
condition. Any material or debris entering same due to the Contractor's operation shall be
promptly removed.
3.07. PROTECTION OF WATER MAINS NEAR SEWERS
A. Where a minimum 10 -foot horizontal separation or minimum 18 -inch vertical separation
(bottom of water pipe to top of sewer pipe) cannot be maintained between a water main and
sewer line, the sewer line shall be constructed of material conforming to AWWA/ANSI C600-
82 and shall be pressure tested to a minimum of 30 psi. In addition, the following remedies
shall be incorporated in the work if requested by the Engineer:
1. For sewer main crossing under existing water main, crossing shall be constructed of
ductile iron pipe with joints meeting water main standards. Pipe joints shall be
installed a minimum of 10 feet on each side of the point of crossing.
2. The sewer lines shall be encased in flowable fill (Controled Low Strength Material) for
a length of 10 feet on either side of the water main.
3. Sewer line shall be pressure tested to 100 psi to assure water -tightness.
4. Relocate water main to obtain 18 -inches minimum vertical separation.
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3.08. ABANDONMENT OF UTILITIES
A. Remove existing utilities to be abandoned within limits of trench excavation, or impinging on
trench limits.
B. Open ends of abandoned utilities, or those scheduled for abandonment, shall be bulkheaded
by brick masonry or 4,000 psi mix concrete. Cast iron plugs or caps to be installed in small
diameter water mains.
C. Abandoned sewers 36 -inch diameter or larger shall be completely filled with sand or gravel or
other approved material prior to bulkheading the open end(s).
D. Abandoned manholes and water valve casings shall be backfilled to grade with approved
trench backfill material.
E. Frames, covers, grates, water valve casing, sections of water piping, hydrants (including
standpipe and boot) valves and other items to be abandoned shall, if ordered by Owner, be
salvaged for reuse and be delivered to Owner's property yard.
3.09. RESTORATION OF PROPERTY MARKERS
A. Property corner markers, boundary monuments, etc., disturbed or moved by the Contractor's
operation shall be restored, in conformance with the property deed description, by a licensed
land surveyor. Restoration of the property corner markers or boundary monuments shall be
certified by said surveyor on a map prepared by him which shows the work accomplished.
One copy of the map shall be given to the property owner and one copy given to the project
Owner.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 02222
EXCAVATING
PART1 GENERAL
1.01. DESCRIPTION OF WORK
A. This section covers all excavation. Section 02225, Trenching, supplements the requirements
specified herein as related to trenching.
1.02. RELATED SECTIONS
A. Section 02100 — SITE CLEARING
1.03. FIELD MEASUREMENTS
A. Verify that survey benchmarks and intended elevations for the Work are as indicated.
1.04. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
A. Excavations shall be in accordance with details of applicable codes, rules, Laws and
Regulations, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Title 29
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1926, Subpart P — Excavations. Designate a
"Competent Person" who shall be responsible for inspections of excavations on a daily basis
and document and maintain daily trenching and excavation logs per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.
PART PRODUCTS
Not Used.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01. PREPARATION
A. Review subsurface investigation reports and other available Site information.
B. Identify required lines, levels, contours, and datum.
C. Prior to start of construction, notify North Carolina 811 and have all underground utilities
staked or marked. Utilities include water, gas, electrical, telephone, cable, storm sewer,
sanitary sewers, sanitary laterals, and water service connections. In the event such locations
indicate a possible interference, or when needed to locate points of connection to existing
facilities, perform exploratory excavations to determine the utilities' location and elevation.
Provide Engineer with the results of the exploratory excavations for review. Allow Engineer
sufficient time to determine if any changes are required as a result of such exploratory
excavations prior to start of related construction activities.
D. Identify known above ground, and aerial utilities. Stake and flag locations.
E. Notify utility owners to remove and relocate utilities when required by Work.
F. Protect above and below grade utilities which are to remain.
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G. Protect plant life, lawns, and other features remaining as a portion of final landscaping.
H. Protect control points, benchmarks, existing structures, fences, sidewalks, paving, and curbs
from excavation equipment and vehicular traffic. Preserve the control points provided by the
Engineer throughout the life of the Project, and accurately replace any such point, which is
damaged or moved, at Contractor's expense.
3.02. CLASSIFICATION OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL
A. Excavated material will not be classified under this section.
3.03. UNAUTHORIZED EXCAVATION
A. Contractor shall not be entitled to additional compensation for unauthorized excavations
carried beyond or below the lines and subgrades prescribed in the Contract Documents.
Contractor shall refill such unauthorized excavations at his own expense, with material
specified in Section 02223, Backfilling, or such other material as may be approved by
Engineer. All associated costs, including testing, shall be borne by Contractor.
B. Excavation below subgrade which is ordered by Engineer because the normal subgrade has
been disturbed by Contractor's operations will be considered unauthorized excavation.
3.04. EXCAVATING
A. Underpin adjacent structures which may be damaged by excavation work, including utilities
and pipe chases.
B. Excavate subsoil required to accommodate building foundations, slabs -on -grade, paving, site
structures, and construction operations.
C. If unsuitable subgrade material is encountered at structural excavations, over excavate to
remove unsuitable material from the Site.
D. Machine -slope banks to angle which is safe for specific material in which excavation is made
E. Excavation cut not to interfere with normal 45 degree bearing splay of foundation.
Undercutting of excavation faces will not be permitted.
F. Grade top perimeter of excavation to prevent surface water from draining into excavation.
G. Hand trim excavation to required undisturbed subgrade. Remove loose material.
H. Remove lumped subsoil, boulders, and rock under 1 cubic yard, measured by volume. Refill
voids with material specified in Section 02223, Backfilling.
Notify Engineer of unexpected subsurface conditions, or of questionable soils encountered at
required subgrade elevations, and discontinue excavation work in area until notified to resume
operations.
Should Contractor, through negligence or otherwise carry his excavation below the designated
subgrade, material specified in Section 02223, Backfilling, or other such materials as may be
approved by Engineer, shall be furnished and placed as backfill in sufficient quantities to re-
establish the designated subgrade surface. All associated costs, including testing, shall be
borne by Contractor at no additional cost to Owner.
K. Stockpile excavated material in areas designated on the Drawings and remove excess
material not being reused. Unsuitable material shall be kept separate from suitable backfill
and topsoil.
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L. Do not allow spoil piles to obstruct drainage.
3.05. MAINTENANCE OF EXCAVATIONS
A. All excavations shall be properly and legally maintained while they are open and exposed.
Sufficient and suitable barricades, warning lights, flood lights, signs, etc., to protect life and
property shall be installed and maintained at all times until the excavation has been backfilled
and graded to a safe and satisfactory condition
3.06. DISPOSAL OF MATERIAL
A. All excavated material except reusable topsoil and reusable material shall be classified as
surplus material and disposed of off Site unless Owner designates an on Site location. If
Owner designates on Site locations for disposal of surplus materials, Contractor shall
stockpile material at those locations at no additional cost to Owner.
B. All unsuitable materials removed from excavations shall be removed from the Site; mixing
with suitable soils will not be allowed.
C. Reuse of excavated material as on Site backfill shall conform with Section 02223, Backfilling.
D. Reuse of excavated material as on Site fill shall conform with Section 02224, Embankments.
E. Prior to depositing surplus material at any off Site location, obtain a written agreement
between Contractor and the owner of the property on which the disposal of the material is
proposed. The agreement shall state that the owner of the property gives permission for the
Contractor to enter and deposit material of a particular classification on the owner's property
at no additional cost to Owner, and shall include any other conditions pertinent to the situation
as agreed upon by each party. A copy of said agreement shall be furnished to Owner.
3.07. FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Provide visual inspection of bearing surfaces.
B. Additional field inspection shall be performed under provisions of Section 01400, Quality
Control.
3.08. PROTECTION
A. Protect excavations by methods required to prevent cave-in or loose soil from falling into
excavation.
B. Roll all cut areas to "seal" the exposed excavation at the end of each day.
C. Protect bottom of excavations and soil adjacent to and beneath foundation from freezing.
D. Exposed subgrade surfaces shall remain undisturbed, drained, and maintained as uniform,
plane areas, shaped to receive the foundation components of the building or structure.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 02223
BACKFILLING
PART1 GENERAL
1.01. DESCRIPTION OF WORK
A. This section covers backfilling of general excavations and trenches. Supplemental
requirements relating to embankments and fill areas are covered under Section 02224,
Embankments.
1.02. RELATED SECTIONS
A. Section 02222 - EXCAVATING
1.03. DEFINITIONS
A. Subgrade: As used in this section, subgrade shall mean the existing material at the bottom of
excavations and backfill material extending to the bottom of granular material underneath
structural foundations and precast concrete (or the bottom of the foundation or precast
concrete if no granular material is required), backfill material extending to the subbase of a
roadway or paved surface, and backfill material extending to topsoil in other areas.
1.04. TERMINOLOGY
A. The requirements of "backfill' specified in this section shall also apply to "fill" unless different
requirements are specifically identified for "backfill' and "fill' materials.
1.05. REFERENCES
A. AASHTO — American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, Standard
Specifications for Transportation Materials and Methods of Sampling and Testing, latest
edition
B. ASTM D4491 /D4491 M, Standard Test Methods for Water Permeability of Geotextiles by
Permittivity, latest edition
C. ASTM D4533/D4533, Standard Test Method for Trapezoid Tearing Strength of Geotextiles,
latest edition
D. ASTM D4595, Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Geotextiles by the Wide -Width
Strip Method, latest edition
E. ASTM D4632/D4632M, Standard Test Method for Grab Breaking Load and Elongation of
Geotextiles, latest edition
F. ASTM D4751, Standard Test Method for Determining Apparent Opening Size of a Geotextile,
latest edition
G. ASTM D4833/D4833M, Standard Test Method for Index Puncture Resistance of
Geomembranes and Related Products, latest edition
H. ASTM D5261, Standard Test Method for Measuring Mass per Unit Area of Geotextiles, latest
edition
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ASTM D1140, Standard Test Methods for Determining the Amount of Material Finer than 75 -
pm (No. 200) Sieve in Soils by Washing, latest edition
North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), Standard Specifications.
1.06. SUBMITTALS
A. Provide in accordance with Section 01300, Submittals, as supplemented herein unless
requirements are specifically amended herein. Submittals shall include, but not be limited to,
the following:
Shop Drawings:
a. For each on Site and off-site material proposed, identify the proposed source
of the material and material testing results demonstrating compliance with
field testing requirements specified in Section 02228, Compaction. Material
testing results shall be provided at least 10 days prior to the date of
anticipated use clearly stating intended use of material submitted.
b. Off Site Materials: Certified sieve analysis, proctor test, and moisture content
(all completed within the last 6 months) for all off Site materials.
C. Geotextiles: Include manufacturer's specifications of average roll
characteristics for standard ASTM geotextile tests for each geotextile
proposed.
d. Where job excavated materials are proposed in lieu of off-site materials,
submit the proposed methods of excavation, location of stockpiles, quantities
of required job excavated materials needed, estimated excavation quantities,
and proposed excavation limits.
2. Samples:
a. Geotextiles: Submit a one square foot sample of each geotextile to be used,
clearly indicating where each product will be used.
1.07. QUALITY CONTROL
A. Engineer reserves the right to inspect proposed source of off-site granular material and to
order such tests of the materials as he deems necessary to ascertain its quality and
graduation of particle size. Contractor shall, at his own expense, engage an approved testing
laboratory to perform such test, and submit certified test results to Engineer. If similar tests of
the material from a particular source were performed previously, submit results of these tests
to the Engineer for consideration.
B. No granular materials shall be used on this Project for fill, backfill, subbase, or other purpose
until approval is obtained from Engineer, and only material from approved sources shall be
used.
PART PRODUCTS
2.01. CLASSIFICATION OF EXCAVATED MATERIALS FOR BACKFILLING
A. Type A Excavated Material: Material under this classification shall be derived solely from
excavations necessary to construct the Project to the lines and grades specified. If the
excavated material on Site is approved for reuse and is suitable, it shall be used for backfilling
purposes where other materials are not required. Contractor may, at his own expense,
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substitute other types of material in place of Type A Excavated Material, provided such
substitution is approved in advance by Engineer.
Type A-1: Referred to as "excavated material' and from which all frozen material,
boulders, trash, brush, logs, stumps, foreign debris, and other objectionable material
greater than 3 inches in any dimension has been removed.
2. Type A-2: Referred to as "select excavated material' and from which all frozen
material, humus, peat, roots, vegetation, ashes, trash, debris, and rocks and stones
greater than 2 inches in any dimension have been removed.
B. Borrow material: Material as designated by NCDOT as Borrow shall be supplied by approved
sources as required to backfill utility trenches within roadways or right-of-ways conforming to
NCDOT standards.
2.02. OFF SITE MATERIALS
A. Acquire materials from a licensed commercial Supplier.
B. Within the following specifications, where grain size distribution requires a maximum of 10
percent or less material capable of passing the #200 mesh sieve, the percentage of material
finer (than the #200 sieve) by weight shall be determined by wet screening in accordance with
ASTM Standard D1140.
It is the intent to allow the use of granular materials from local suppliers.
2. No material shall be used on this Project until acceptance is obtained from Engineer.
Field quality control testing requirements are specified in Section 01400, Quality
Control and Section 02228, Compaction.
C. Aggregate Base Course
ABC in accordance with NCDOT requirements.
2. Material shall be angular crusher run aggregate delivered unsorted from the crusher.
Stone material shall be used, and shall be well graded, durable and composed of rock
pieces, chips and fines. The amount of fine material shall be sufficient to fill all voids
between large stones when the material is compacted.
D. Stone
1. NCDOT No. 67 stone in accordance with NCDOT requirements.
2. NCDOT No. 57 stone in accordance with NCDOT requirements.
3. NCDOT No. 5 stone in accordance with NCDOT requirements.
4. Surge Stone — Average size 2.5 -inches.
5. Shall be free from organic matter, trash, debris, snow, ice and other frozen or
mechanically deleterious material.
E. Select Backfill
Material from approved NCDOT sources and approved by Engineer.
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2.03.
REINFORCING GEOTEXTILE FABRIC
2.04.
REINFORCING AND SEPARATION GEOTEXTILE
A.
Shall be composed of polyester and/or polypropylene polymers meeting the criteria listed in
the table that follows.
B.
Separation geotextile shall be a needle-punched geotextile
specifically designed for drainage
and separation applications.
C.
Reinforcing Geotextile shall be a woven geotextile specifically designed for reinforcement
applications.
MINIMUM ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA — GEOTEXTILES
Test Description Test Method (ASTM)
Criteria
Separation Geotextile
Mass per unit area D-5261
> 8 oz./SY
Apparent opening size (AOS) D-4751
< No. 70 sieve
Puncture resistance D-4833
> 110 Ib.
Grab tensile strength D-4632
> 160 Ib.
Tensile strength D-4595
> 50 Ib./in.
Permittivity D-4491
> 1 sec-'
Trapezoid Tearing Strength D-4533
> 80 psi]
Reinforcing Geotextile
Mass per unit area D-5261
> 8 oz./SY
Puncture resistance D-4833
> 150 Ib.
Grab tensile strength D-4632
> 400 Ib.
Tensile Strength (at 5% strain) D-4595
> 200 Ib./in.
Trapezoid Tearing Strength D-4533
> 120 psi
Apparent Opening size (AOS) D-4751
<No. 30 sieve
D.
Minimum acceptance criteria shall apply to both the machine direction (MD) and the cross
machine direction (XMD).
E.
Separation Geotextile
1. TenCute Mirafi 180N
2. Propex Geotex US 205 NW
3. Skaps GE 180
4. Or equal
F.
Reinforcing Geotextile:
1. TenCate Mirafi HP565
2. Propex Geotex US 4800
3. Carthage Mills FX 400MF
4. Or equal
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PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01. EXAMINATION
A. Examine spaces to be filled beforehand and remove all unsuitable materials and debris
including sheeting, forms, trash, stumps, plant life, etc.
B. Inspect backfill and fill materials beforehand and confirm compliance with material
specifications.
C. No backfill or fill material shall be placed on frozen ground nor shall the material itself be
frozen or contain frozen soil fragments.
D. Spaces to be filled shall be free from standing water so that placement and compaction of
materials can be accomplished in "dry" conditions.
E. Verify backfill materials to be used are approved.
F. Verify that all subsurface installations for the Project have been inspected and are ready for
backfilling.
G. Verify that foundation walls are properly shored and braced to withstand lateral soil pressures
created when backfilled material is placed against such walls.
H. Verify that over excavation limits are at least 5 feet beyond the footprint of structures in all
directions and subgrade has been verified by heavy proof rolling, inspection, testing, and is
ready for backfilling.
I. Verify that underground tanks are anchored to their own foundation to avoid flotation after
backfilling.
3.02. PREPARATION
A. Inspect spaces to be backfilled and remove all unsuitable materials including sheeting,
bracing, forms and debris prior to commencing backfilling operations.
B. Compact subgrade to density requirements for subsequent backfill materials.
C. Cut out soft areas of subgrade not capable of in situ compaction. Backfill with specified
foundation and/or subgrade material compact in accordance with Section 02228, Compaction,
as required for subsequent backfill material.
D. Brace walls and slabs of structures to support surcharge loads and construction loads
imposed by backfilling operations.
E. Areas to receive compacted fill shall be graded to prevent surface runoff and ponding.
3.03. GENERAL BACKFILLING REQUIREMENTS
A. Backfilling shall be started as soon as practicable and after structures or pipe installations
have been completed and inspected, concrete has acquired a suitable degree of strength,
and subgrade waterproofing materials have been in place for at least 48 hours. Backfilling
shall be carried on expeditiously thereafter. Backfill shall be started at the lowest section of
the area to be backfilled. Natural drainage shall not be obstructed at any time.
B. Backfill spaces shall be inspected prior to backfilling operations and all unsuitable materials,
including sheeting, bracing forms and debris, shall be removed. No backfill shall be placed
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against foundation walls on structural members unless they are properly shored and braced
or of sufficient strengths to withstand lateral soil pressures.
C. No backfill material shall be placed on frozen ground nor shall the material itself be frozen or
contain frozen soil fragments when placed. Material incorporated in the backfilling operation
which is not in satisfactory condition shall be subject to rejection and removal at the
Contractor's expense.
D. No calcium chloride or other chemicals shall be added to prevent freezing.
E. If Contractor fails to stockpile and protect on-site excavated material acceptable for backfill,
then Contractor shall provide an equal quantity of acceptable off-site material at no expense
to Owner.
3.04. BACKFILLING
A. Backfill areas to required contours, grades, and elevations with approved unfrozen materials.
B. Systematically backfill to allow maximum time for natural settlement. Do not backfill over
porous, wet, frozen or spongy subgrade surfaces.
C. Backfill material shall be inspected prior to placement for conformance with required material
specifications. Stones shall not be allowed to form clusters with voids.
D. Backfill material shall not be placed when moisture content is more than two percent above
optimum or is otherwise too high to allow proper compaction. When material is too dry for
adequate compaction, water shall be added to the extent necessary.
E. Place and compact backfill materials in continuous layers, starting at the deepest portion of
the excavation, to meet requirements of Section 02228, Compaction.
F. As backfill progresses, the surface shall be graded so as to drain off during incidence of rain
such that no ponding of water shall occur on the surface of the backfill.
G. Remove all water, snow, ice and debris from surfaces to accept backfill materials and from
backfill materials. Do not place backfill on snow, ice, or soil that was permitted to freeze prior
to compaction. Remove these unsatisfactory materials prior to backfill placement.
H. Do not disturb or damage adjacent walls, drainage systems, damp -proofing, waterproofing,
protective coverings, utilities in trenches, underground conduits, or tanks.
I. Maintain optimum moisture content of backfill materials to attain required compaction density.
J. Do not backfill against unsupported foundation walls.
K. Slope grade away from buildings and structures a minimum 6 inches in 10 feet unless noted
otherwise or shown on the Drawings.
L. Rough grade all backfilled areas to meet subsequent topsoiling or paving requirements. Make
gradual grade changes. Blend slopes into existing undisturbed surfaces.
M. Leave fill material stockpile areas completely free of excess backfill materials
3.05. TOLERANCES
A. Top Surface of Backfilling Under Pavement Subgrade: ±1 inch from required elevations.
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B. Top Surface of Backfilling Under Paved Areas: ±1/2 inch from required elevations.
C. Top Surface of General Backfilling: +1 inch from required elevations.
3.06. FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Field inspection and testing shall be performed under the provisions of Section 01400, Quality
Control and Section 02228, Compaction.
B. Material Testing:
Engineer reserves the right to order testing of materials at any time during the work.
2. Testing shall be done by a qualified, independent testing laboratory in accordance
with this section and Section 01400, Quality Control.
Contractor shall aid Engineer in obtaining representative material samples to be used
in testing.
4. For each material which does not meet specifications, the Contractor shall reimburse
the Owner for the cost of the test and shall supply an equal quantity of acceptable
material, at no additional compensation.
5. Contractor shall anticipate these tests and incorporate the time and effort into
procedure.
C. Stockpiled material may be tested in accordance to with material testing specified herein.
D. No fill or backfill materials may be used without prior approval of Engineer.
E. Crushed gravel stockpiles which have undergone excessive particle segregation shall be
remixed and approved by the Engineer prior to placement.
F. All crusher run aggregate shall undergo a minimum of handling from the source to installation
in order to minimize segregation of particles by size. Stockpiles which have undergone
excessive particle segregation shall be remixed and approved by the Engineer prior to using.
3.07. PERIODIC CLEAN-UP AND BASIC RESTORATION
A. When work involves installation of sewers, drains, water mains, manholes, underground
structures, or other disturbances of existing features in or across streets, rights-of-way,
easements or private property, Contractor shall (as the work progresses) promptly backfill,
compact, grade and otherwise restore the disturbed area to a basic condition which will permit
resumption of pedestrian or vehicular traffic and any other critical activity or function
consistent with the original use of the land. The requirements for temporary paving of streets,
walks, and driveways are specified elsewhere. Unsightly mounds of earth, large stones,
boulders and debris shall be removed so that the site presents a neat appearance.
B. Perform clean-up work on a regular basis and as frequently as required. Basic site restoration
in a particular area shall be accomplished immediately following the installation or completion
of the required facilities in that area. Furthermore, such work shall also be accomplished if
partially completed facilities must remain incomplete for some time period due to unforeseen
circumstances.
C. Upon failure of Contractor to perform periodic clean-up and basic restoration of the Site to
Engineer's satisfaction, Owner may, upon five days prior written notice to Contractor, without
prejudice to any other rights to remedies of Owner, cause such work for which Contractor is
responsible to be accomplished to the extent deemed necessary by Engineer, and all costs
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resulting therefrom shall be charged to Contractor and deducted from the amounts of money
that may be due to Contractor.
3.08. PROTECTION OF FINISHED WORK
A. Protect finished Work in accordance with the Contract Documents.
B. Re -grade and re -compact disturbed backfill areas subjected to vehicular traffic.
3.09. BACKFILLING SCHEDULE
A. Backfilling shall be as follows unless otherwise indicated:
1. Pipe and Buried Utility Foundations: To be approved by Engineer and used as
required when unsuitable soils are encountered.
a. Surge Stone
b. Other Materials with prior approval
2. Pipe Bedding:
a. NCDOT No. 67: All piping unless otherwise specified, extending 6 -inches
below the outside diameter of the pipe barrel, 12 -inches at locations of rock
excavation.
3. Haunching:
a. NCDOT No. 67: All piping unless otherwise specified
4. Initial Backfill:
a. NCDOT No. 67: All piping unless otherwise specified
5. Final Backfill: For material location limits, roadways include shoulders, medians, and
right-of-way areas maintained by NCDOT.
a. Outside Roadways: Type A-1, Type A-2 select excavated material, Select
Backfill and any materials accepted within roadways as specified.
b. Within Roadways: Borrow (including material excavated that meets Borrow
NCDOT requirements), Select Backfill, and Aggregate Base Course (ABC) as
specified.
6. Under Structures:
a. No. 5, 57, and 67 stone as specified.
7. Side Backfill Adjacent to Structures: Graded Aggregate Base Course as specified
extending 5 feet horizontally from walls to subgrade.
8. Over -Excavated Areas:
a. Underneath Structures: No. 5, 57, and 67 stone as specified.
b. Other Areas: Aggregate Base Course.
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Underneath Concrete Encasement: No. 5, 57, and 67 stone as specified.
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SECTION 02225
TRENCHING
PART1 GENERAL
1.01. DESCRIPTION OF WORK
A. This section supplements the requirements of Section 02222, Excavating, as related to pipe
and utility trenches.
1.02. SUBMITTALS
A. Provide in accordance with Section 01300, Submittals, as supplemented herein unless
requirements are specifically amended herein. Submittals shall include, but not be limited to,
the following:
1. Shop Drawings: Tracer Wire
a. Product data
PART PRODUCTS
2.01. TRACER WIRE
A. Standard #12 copper tracer wire
B. Color: Green
C. Manufacturer: xxxx or equal.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01. EXAMINATION
A. Verify that all trench subgrades have been compacted, approved, and are ready for backfilling
(including installation of geotextiles where required).
3.02. PREPARATION
A. Preparation shall be in accordance with Section 02222, Excavating, as supplemented herein.
B. When the Project consists of reconstructing sanitary sewers and reconnection of existing
sanitary laterals, only reconnect live laterals, unless otherwise shown on the Drawings. Verify
whether the lateral is alive or abandoned and the source of the lateral using such methods as
necessary including dyeing, flushing with water, rodding, pipe locators, and exploratory
excavations.
C. Abandoned pipes and laterals shall be plugged in with 12 inches of concrete or non -shrink
grout, or with solid brick masonry for pipes larger than 18 -inch in diameter.
D. Conduct the operations such that no interruptions to the existing utility system shall occur.
Where existing sanitary sewers or storm drain systems are being replaced or interrupted,
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provide temporary bypass pumping or temporary piping to maintain flow around the work site
such that no backups occur in these sewer systems.
E. Existing sanitary sewer laterals damaged or temporarily disconnected shall be restored to
operation by the end of each work day. Existing sanitary sewer laterals where crossing over
new pipelines shall be restored in accordance with details shown on the Drawings.
F. Maintain existing manholes, catch basins, and other utility structures above and below grade
which are to remain in their pre -work condition. All material and debris entering same due to
construction activities shall be promptly removed.
G. Cut out soft areas of subgrade not capable of in-situ compaction.
3.03. EXCAVATION CLASSIFICATION
A. Classification of excavated material will be in accordance with Section 02222, Excavating.
3.04. TRENCH EXCAVATION
A. Trenches for underground piping, ductwork, drains, and similar utilities shall be excavated and
maintained as shown on the Drawings and specified herein. Trench widths shall be held within
the minimum shown on the Drawings and as necessary for proper installation.
B. If a prefabricated, mobile shield is utilized in lieu of conventional sheeting and bracing in pipe
trenches, the bottom of the shield shall be maintained as high as possible (preferably above
the spring line of the pipe) so as to prevent disturbance of the pipe foundation material and to
avoid forces which would tend to pull pipe joints apart when the shield is dragged forward.
Gouged openings or troughs left by the shield shall be filled with additional material specified
in Section 02223, Backfilling, and shall be thoroughly compacted.
C. Excavation shall be such that a flat bottom trench of allowable width is established at the
required subgrade elevation for subsequent installation of pipe bedding material.
D. Operations shall result in stable trench walls and a stable base free from standing water.
E. In general, trenches shall not be opened for more than 80 feet in advance of installed pipe.
Excavation of the trench shall be fully completed at least 5 feet in advance of pipe laying
operations. Trenches shall not be left opened overnight.
F. If indicated on the Drawings, or when directed by Engineer as a result of unsuitable soil
conditions, trench excavation shall be carried below the required subgrade and foundation
material installed in conformance with the Contract Documents. Over excavate soft areas of
subgrade not capable of in situ compaction down to suitable subgrade or a minimum of 2 feet
below the bottom of the trench, whichever is greater. Once suitable subgrade is reached,
place single layer of reinforcing geotextile to cover the entire area of over excavation and
backfill. If more than 100 cubic yards of over excavation is required to reach suitable
subgrade, Contractor shall notify Engineer immediately, and Contractor shall provide
recommended corrective actions to Engineer from a geotechnical engineer licensed in the
State of North Carolina for review prior to proceeding further with over excavation.
G. Unstable conditions created by inadequate dewatering practices shall be corrected by the
Contractor at no additional cost to owner.
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3.05. PIPE TRENCHES
A. Unless otherwise shown on the Drawings, the minimum total finished cover over the top of the
pipe barrel of all pressure pipe shall be 3 feet.
B. Bedrock, boulders and cobbles greater than six inches in diameter shall be trimmed back or
removed on each side of the trench so that no rock protrudes within 6 inches of the installed
pipe. Rock shall also be trimmed back across the bottom of the trench so that no rock,
boulder or cobble protrudes within four inches of the installed pipe.
C. All pipes, fittings or specials which are to be installed in the open trench excavation shall be
properly bedded in, and uniformly supported on pipe foundations of the types required by the
Contract Documents. Flat -bottom trenches of required width shall be excavated to the
necessary depth as shown on the Drawings and maintained in accordance with the Contract
Documents. Trenches shall be dewatered and all work performed in a dry trench.
D. Specified bedding, haunching, initial backfill, and final backfill material shall be furnished,
placed, and compacted in the trench for its full width. Suitable holes shall be provided in the
trench bottom to permit adequate bedding of bells, couplings, or similar projections. The
minimum allowable width of pipe trenches shall be outside diameter of the pipe plus V-0" on
each side of the pipe.
3.06. REINFORCING GEOTEXTILE FABRIC
A. When specifically called for on the Drawings, or when ordered by Engineer, provide
reinforcing geotextile fabric. Extend fabric upwards to the top of the initial backfill where it can
then be placed flat with a minimum overlap of 6 inches. Longitudinal overlaps shall be a
minimum of 2 feet. Fabrics shall be installed and stretched tight and have no wrinkles so that
the fabric will be in tension when placing the pipe foundation material.
3.07. SEPARATION GEOTEXTILE FABRIC
A. When specifically called for on the Drawings, or when ordered by Engineer, provide
separation geotextile fabric.
3.08. CONCRETE ENCASEMENT
A. In the event an underground pipe is shown under a base slab (12 inches thick or greater), the
pipe shall be encased in concrete for its entire length under the slab in accordance with
details shown on the Drawings.
B. Provide such that the minimum concrete encasement at any point around the outside barrel of
the pipe complies with the minimum cover requirements shown in the encasement detail. The
pipe shall be stabilized to prevent flotation during concrete encasement. Concrete mix,
formwork, reinforcing, curing, etc., shall be in accordance with the requirements of the
Division 3 Specifications. Freshly placed concrete shall be maintained free from groundwater
and no trench backfill shall be placed until initial concrete set has taken place, but not less
than 3 hours after completion of concrete encasement operations.
3.09. TRENCH PAYMENT WIDTHS
A. Trench payment width will be based on the outside diameter of the pipe barrel plus 24 -inches.
The outside diameter of pipe bells and joint connections will not be used for calculating pipe
trench payment widths.
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3.10. UNAUTHORIZED EXCAVATION
A. If the maximum widths of pipe trenches are exceeded or excavated below depths shown or
required, all areas shall be backfilled with stone as specified elsewhere, and at Contractor's
expense.
3.11. MAINTENANCE OF EXCAVATIONS
A. To maintain traffic and safety, temporary plating over trenches consisting of steel plates shall
be used to temporarily bridge trench excavations. Plates shall be of size and positioned to
provide adequate bearing at plate edges, shall be securely anchored, and shall be fitted in
place in a manner to minimize noise when crossed by traffic. Plates shall be of sufficient
thickness to safely carry heavy traffic without detrimental deflection. Unless otherwise
specified, the minimum thickness of plates shall be 1 -inch.
B. Plate edges exposed to traffic shall be feathered with asphalt mix as part of trench excavation
work. Work includes surveillance and adjustment of plating over trenches which shall be
provided by Contractor during non -working hours, weekends, and holidays.
C. Work shall be done in such a manner as to cause minimum traffic interruption, both
pedestrian and vehicular. Utilities such as hydrants and valves, etc. shall be accessible at all
times. Unless specifically waived by the authority having jurisdiction, provisions shall be made
to maintain vehicular traffic on all streets in which work is in progress, and suitable walkways
shall be maintained for pedestrian travel.
3.12. FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Field inspection and testing will be performed under provisions of Section 01400, Quality
Control and Section 02228, Compaction.
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SECTION 02228
COMPACTION
PART1 GENERAL
1.01. DESCRIPTION OF WORK
A. Compaction requirements and test methods.
1.02. RELATED SECTIONS
A. Section 02223 - BACKFILLING
1.03. TERMINOLOGY
A. The requirements of "backfill' specified in this section shall also apply to "fill" unless different
requirements are specifically identified for "backfill' and "fill' materials.
1.04. REFERENCES
A. ASTM D1557, Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil
Using Modified Effort (56,000 ft-Ibf/ft3 (2,700 kN-m/m3)), latest edition
B. ASTM D2216, Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Determination of Water (Moisture)
Content of Soil and Rock by Mass, latest edition
C. ASTM D2922, Standard Test Methods for Density of Soil and Soil -Aggregate in Place by
Nuclear Methods (Shallow Depth), latest edition
D. ASTM D6938, Standard Test Methods for In -Place Density and Water Content of Soil and
Soil -Aggregate by Nuclear Methods (Shallow Depth), latest edition
1.05. SUBMITTALS
A. Provide in accordance with Section 01300, Submittals, as supplemented herein unless
requirements are specifically amended herein. Submittals shall include, but not be limited to,
the following:
1. Shop Drawings: Written description of equipment and methods proposed for
compaction.
1.06. QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Contractor shall adopt compaction methods which will produce the degree of compaction
specified herein, prevent subsequent settlement, and provide adequate support for the
surface treatment, pavement, structure, and piping to be placed thereon, or therein, without
damage to the new or existing facilities.
B. The natural subgrade for all footings, mats, slabs -on -grade for structures, and pipes shall
consist of firm undisturbed natural soil, at the grades shown on the Drawings.
C. After excavation to subgrade is completed, the subgrade shall be compacted if it consists of
loose granular soil or if its surface is disturbed by the teeth of excavating equipment.
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This compaction shall be limited to that required to compact loose surface material
and shall be terminated in the event that it causes disturbance to underlying fine-
grained soils, as revealed by weaving or deflection of the subgrade under the
compaction equipment.
2. If the subgrade soils consist of saturated fine or silty sands, silts, clay or varved clays,
no compaction shall be applied.
PART PRODUCTS
Not Used.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01. PREPARATION
A. Brace walls and slabs of structures to support surcharge loads and construction loads
imposed by compaction operations.
B. Proof -roll all subgrade surfaces to accept backfill and fill materials.
C. Install geotextile where needed.
3.02. COMPACTION
A. Each layer of fill shall be compacted to the specified density the same day it is placed.
B. The moisture content of the material shall be adjusted, if necessary to achieve the required
degree of compaction.
C. Compact each lift in accordance with Table 1 (Compaction Requirements) included herein.
D. Match compaction equipment and methods to the material and location being compacted in
order to obtain specified compaction, with consideration of the following guidelines:
1. Rubber -tired rollers are preferred for most areas to prevent bridging of softer
materials.
2. Double smooth drum rollers may be used provided that careful inspection can prevent
bridging.
Compaction roller should be lighter in weight than proof -rolling equipment, with a
minimum compaction force of 350 pounds per linear inch (PLI).
4. Vibratory compaction is preferred for dry, granular materials.
5. Hand compaction equipment such as impact rammers, plate or small drum vibrators,
or pneumatic buttonhead compactors should be used in confined areas.
6. Hydraulic compaction by ponding or jetting will not be permitted except in unusual
conditions, and then only upon written approval by the Engineer and after a
demonstration of effectiveness.
Backhoe mounted hydraulic or vibratory tampers are preferred for compaction of
backfill in trenches under pavements over 4 feet in depth. The upper 4 feet shall be
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compacted as detailed above or with hand -guided or self-propelled vibratory
compactors or static roller.
E. Compaction shall be done systematically, and no consideration shall be given to incidental
compaction due to construction vehicle traffic.
F. Contractor may employ alternate methods of compaction if the desired degree of compaction
can be successfully demonstrated to Engineer's satisfaction.
G. Plastic Piping:
For plastic piping smaller than 4 -inch in diameter, lightly compact backfill material
from the springline to one foot above the top of the pipe.
2. For plastic piping 4 -inch in diameter and greater, minimize compaction of backfill
material from the springline to one foot above the top of the pipe to prevent pipe
damage.
H. Backfill to a depth of 12 inches over top of concrete before beginning compaction with
mechanical equipment.
TABLE 1
COMPACTION REQUIREMENTS
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MAXIMUM
COMPACTION
LAYER
THICKNESS
MINIMUM
CONSTRUCTION ELEMENT
(INCHES)
ASTM
COMPACTION
(MODIFIED
PROCTER)
I. STRUCTURES*
D1557
95%
a. Backfill beneath foundation elements and under slabs-
6
on -grade - hand -guided compaction equipment
Backfill beneath foundation elements and under slabs- 8
D1557
95%
on -grade - self-propelled compaction equipment
b. Backfill around structures and above footings 8
D1557
95%
II. TRENCHES**,***
a. Backfill under pipelines and pipe bedding
8
D1557
95%
b. Pipe side fills and top 4 feet of pipe backfill under
12
D1557
95%
pavements (see top 1' below)
C. Backfill below 4 feet under pavement
18
D1557
95%
d. Backfill under lawns, gardens and cultivated fields
24
D1557
90%
e. All other trenches
36
D1557
85%
III. EMBANKMENTS AND FILLS
a. Fill under streets, parking lots, and other paved areas
12
D1557
95%
b. Embankments not supporting pavement or structures
18
D1557
90%
C. Rough site grading
24
D1557
85%
IV. PAVEMENT SUBGRADE
a. Top 2' below pavement Subbase (GABC) — hand-
4
D1557
97%
guided equipment
b. Top 2' below pavement Subbase (GABC) — self-
8
D1557
97%
propelled equipment
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MAXIMUM
COMPACTION
LAYER MINIMUM
THICKNESS
CONSTRUCTION ELEMENT (INCHES) ASTM COMPACTION
MODIFIED
PROCTER)
C. Within six (6) inches of subgrade level of a roadway 4 I D1557 100%
d. Fill at depth greater than 1' below pavement — see I above.
** Where structural loads are carried by piles, caissons or other deep foundations, minimum
compaction may be reduced to 92 percent.
** The first 1 foot above pipelines shall have a compacted thickness of 12 inches.
*** For cross-country pipelines, lifts may be compacted with a backhoe bucket or other means, and
slightly mounded at the surface provided that regrading is performed within the guarantee period.
3.03. FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Compaction Testing
1. Owner will hire and pay for the services of a qualified, independent testing laboratory
in accordance with this section and Section 01400, Quality Control.
2. Engineer reserves the right to order the qualified independent testing laboratory to
conduct in-place density tests of compacted lifts at any location during the Work.
3. Testing may be conducted for every 250 linear feet of trench backfill placed outside of
roadways.
4. As required, testing within roadways and road right-of-ways will be conducted for
every 50 linear feet of trench backfill placed.
5. Contractor shall dig test holes and provide access to all fill and backfill areas at no
additional compensation when requested by Engineer.
6. For each test which does not meet the requirements of the Contract Documents, the
cost of the test will be deducted from Contractor's Application for Payment. At
Contractor's option, material not meeting requirements of the Contract Documents
can be retested once or the material can be replaced and re -compacted material at
no additional cost to Owner. If after retesting, material still does not meet the
requirements of the Contract Documents, Contractor shall replace and re -compact
material at no additional cost to Owner.
7. Anticipate these tests and incorporate the time and effort into procedures.
8. Nuclear moisture density testing by "probe" methods will be acceptable for compacted
layers not exceeding 12 inches in thickness.
Nuclear "backscatter" methods will be acceptable only for testing asphalt
paving layers not in excess of 3 inches in thickness.
b. Only certified personnel will conduct nuclear testing.
If the nuclear method is utilized, the results shall be checked by at least one
in-place density test method described above.
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3.04. PROTECTION
A. Prior to terminating work for the day, the final layer of compacted backfill, after compaction,
shall be rolled with a smooth -wheel roller if necessary to eliminate ridges of soil left by tractors
or equipment used for compaction or installing the material.
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SECTION 02346
PIPE CROSSING UNDER HIGHWAYS
PART1 GENERAL
1.01. SECTION INCLUDES
A. Excavation of boring, jacking, or drilling.
B. Boring, jacking, or drilling casing under highway.
C. Carrier pipe installation inside casing.
D. Backfilling of boring, jacking, or drilling.
1.02. REFERENCES
A. Steel pipe casings shall conform to the following standard:
NOMINAL DIAMETER I ASTM SPECIFICATION STEEL GRADE
4" through 92" 1 A-139 "Electric -Fusion (Arc) Welded Steel Pipe." B, C, D
*Factory hydrostatic tests are not required.
B. North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), Standard Specifications for Road
and Bridge Construction.
C. Drawing details for state highways.
1.03. SUBMITTALS
A. Provide in accordance with Section 01300, Submittals, as supplemented herein unless
requirements are specifically amended herein. Submittals shall include, but not be limited to,
the following:
1. Submit proposed Time Schedule of Operations (for accomplishing the pipe crossing)
to the owner of the highway with a copy to Engineer, prior to commencing work on
the project. Identify each segment of construction and proposed duration (start and
finish) in bar graph format.
2. Contractor shall notify NCDOT on construction activities and secure any additional
permits not provided for performing the work, refer to Section 01010, Summary of
Work. Submit copies to Owner and Engineer.
3. Bore pit excavation configurations with shoring and bracing systems certified by a
Professional Engineer registered in the state of North Carolina.
4. Casing pipe material type, wall thickness, and welding details, calculations and
details confirming casing thickness for proposed installation. Casing spacers, and
cement mortar grout for annular space.
5. Welder Qualifications
a. Welder/welding operator qualifications.
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b. Welding inspector's report.
6. HIGHWAY OWNER'S REQUIREMENTS
a. Owner of state highway is North Carolina Department of Transportation.
Submittals and communications for owner of are to be sent or delivered to
the following address:
North Carolina Department of Transportation
b. Project Owner will obtain construction permits from North Carolina
Department of Transportation. Contractor shall comply with requirements of
and give prior notice to NCDOT prior to start of Work.
All necessary materials, products, equipment, labor, and traffic protection
devices shall be assembled at or adjacent to Site before starting work at pipe
crossing Site.
If required by highway owner, post special bond(s) or certified checks and/or
provide additional insurance as described herein or elsewhere in Contract
Documents.
e. Prosecute Work in conformance with approved Progress Schedule.
1.04. OWNER'S EXPENSE
A. The payment of bills to the owner of the highway which are rendered by it or them to the
Owner as a result of expenses incurred by the owner of the highway to the Contractor's
construction operations in connection with the Project, shall be deducted by the Owner from
the Bid price.
B. If during construction and prior to acceptance of the Project by the Owner, the Contractor,
through his own negligence, careless or abnormal delays, creates emergency or hazardous
conditions requiring extra expenses to be charged by the Owner of the highway in connection
with relieving or correcting such conditions, Contractor shall pay those extra expenses, and
such charges will be deducted by the Owner from final payment if the Contractor fails to pay
such charges.
1.05. PROTECTION OF EXISTING UTILITIES AND FACILITIES
A. Contractor shall be responsible for the protection of all existing utilities, facilities, and
structures that may be encountered and within the area work zone.
PART PRODUCTS
2.01. CASINGS, JOINTS, AND COATINGS
A. Material - Steel pipe intended for use as pipe casings to facilitate crossings under
highways/railroads shall be not less than the diameter and necessary length shown on the
Drawings. The Contractor may utilize a larger size casing for convenience and/or ease of
construction, if permitted by the Owner of the highway and Engineer, including any additional
requirements which may be imposed, and such larger size casing shall be installed at no
additional cost to the Project Owner.
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B. All surfaces shall be smooth and uniform without bulges, dents, or warping of lengths. Only
new pipe shall be used. Finished lengths of pipe shall be furnished with beveled -cut ends to
facilitate proper welding of transverse joints.
C. Contractor shall be responsible for selecting a casing whose wall thickness is adequate to
permit boring, jacking, or drilling operations without buckling or deformation of the casing
walls, but not less than the "Standard" wall thickness provided by the latest version of ANSI
B36.10 and as shown on plans.
D. Transverse Joints - Transverse (or circumferential) joints for connecting lengths of pipe,
either in the shop or in the field, shall be accomplished by a continuous butt weld, performed
in accordance with the procedures, required materials and equipment specified by the
American Welding Society. The welding shall be done by an experienced welder, qualified in
accordance with the requirements of the latest edition of "Standard Qualification Procedure"
issued by the American Welding Society.
E. Coating - All surfaces (exterior and interior) of the pipe (except for a one -inch wide
circumferential band at ends of pipe lengths which are to be joined by field welding) shall be
shop coated with one coat of (Tnemec) Hi -Build Tneme-Tar 46H-413 or (Seaboard Asphalt
Products Company) Asphalt Gilsonite Paint. Just prior to painting, such surfaces shall be
wire brushed and wiped clean and dry so as to remove all scale and rust. Greasy or oily
surfaces shall be cleaned with benzine or mineral spirits. Paint field weld areas with one coat
of bitumastic.
F. Spacers shall be prefabricated stainless steel band and riser with UHMW Polymer plastic
runners, Model SSI by Advance Products & Systems, Inc., or equal.
2.02. CONTROLLED LOW STRENGTH MATERIAL
A. Reference Section 03305, Controlled Low Strength Material (CLSM).
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01. CASING INSTALLATION BY BORING AND JACKING
A. Pipe casing shall be bored, jacked, or drilled under the highway/railroad at the locations
indicated on the Drawings.
B. Excavated pits for conducting operations near the highway shall be sheeted and braced, and
no such excavation shall be closer than five feet from the edge of pavement or closer than
shown on the Drawings, whichever is greater.
C. Excavated pits for conducting operations near the railroad shall be sheeted and braced, and
no such excavation shall be closer than ten feet from the edge of track ballast stone or closer
than shown on the Drawings, whichever is greater.
D. Equipment and procedures used for installing casing to proper line and grade shall be subject
to inspection and approval of highway/railroad owner.
E. The jacking, drilling, or boring operation shall be prosecuted continuously, and at no time
shall the excavation be advanced ahead of the end of the casing.
When the method consists of pushing the casing into the soil with a boring auger or
similar device rotating within the casing to remove the soil, then the front of the pipe
shall be provided with mechanical arrangements or devices that will positively
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prevent the auger and cutting head from leading the casing so that there will be no
unsupported excavation ahead of the casing.
2. The auger and cutting head arrangement shall be removable from within the casing
in the event an obstruction is encountered. The over -cut by the cutting head shall not
exceed the outside diameter of the casing by more than 1/2 -inch. The face of the
cutting head shall be arranged to provide reasonable obstruction to the free flow of
soft or poor material.
If voids should develop outside the casing or if the bored, jacked, or drilled hole
diameter is greater than the outside diameter of the casing by more than two inches,
pressure grouting shall be employed to fill such voids.
4. Pressure grouting shall be carried out on a daily basis, and grout shall be injected in
the lower holes first, moving up as the back spaces are filled.
5. Grouting holes to be spaced as needed to completely fill all voids, but not more than
three feet on centers.
6. Where casings are not large enough to permit entry, the pressure grouting is to be
done by drilling and grouting from the road surface. Cement grout to be a uniform
mixture of 1:6.
7. The use of water or other liquids to facilitate casing emplacement and spoil removal
is prohibited.
3.02. CARRIER PIPE PREPARATION
A. The carrier pipe shall be restrained joint type, of the size specified in Section 02740, Effluent
Force Mains.
Each length of pipe shall be prepared by strapping spacer assemblies around the
pipe barrel, centering them as indicated on the Drawings, and positioned in the
casing such that no part of the pipe touches the casing.
3.03. CARRIER PIPE INSTALLATION
A. The carrier pipe shall be installed by joining and sliding ahead length by length into the
casing. The Contractor shall furnish all necessary shims, concrete leveling course, guide
tracks, tools, and other equipment which are required to place the pipe in the casing true to
grade and line. The pipe shall be adequately supported, anchored, and blocked within the
casing to prevent any possible deflection or damage after installation. The interior of the pipe
shall be inspected for alignment and grade.
B. In the event movement of the installed carrier pipe is observed beyond the tolerances
permitted in Section 02740, Effluent Force Mains, fill material and necessary lengths of
carrier pipe shall be removed as necessary and the pipe re -installed and secured to its
specified line and grade. The installed pipe so restored shall then be retested and ends of
the casing or liner plate tunnel completely sealed.
C. Similarly, if the installed carrier pipe is the source of failure, the carrier pipe shall be
withdrawn from the casing, repaired or replaced, re -installed in the casing, and retested.
D. Annular space between casing and carrier pipe shall be filled with Controlled Low Strength
Material (CLSM) consisting of Portland cement mortar grout. Grout shall be pumped into
place to form a tight fit between casing and carrier pipe walls.
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3.04. BACKFILLING BORING, JACKING AND DRILLING
A. All pit excavations under pavement or road shoulders shall be backfilled in accordance with
the road owner requirements. Compaction shall be in accordance with Section 02228,
Compaction.
B. Pit excavations in other areas shall be backfilled in accordance with Section 02225,
Trenching.
C. Sheeting, bracing, and associated excavation support members shall be removed as
backfilling of pits takes place.
D. Excess material, soil, pavement rubble, debris, etc. shall be disposed of at an off-site location
as specified elsewhere in the Contract Documents.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 02480
LANDSCAPING AND RESTORATION
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01. SECTION INCLUDES
A. This Section includes the requirements of landscaping and restoration services including, but
not limited to, the following:
1. Rough and final grading.
2. Topsoil.
3. Seeding.
4. Maintenance work as specified until completion of the Contract.
5. Miscellaneous landscape materials.
1.02. RELATED SECTIONS
A. Section 02223 — BACKFILLING
1.03. REFERENCES
A. Comply with applicable provisions and recommendations of the following, except where
otherwise specified.
1. ASTM C 602, Agricultural Liming Materials.
2. ASTM D 2487, Classification of Soils for Engineering.
3. Official Seed Analysts of North American, Standards of Quality.
4. FSO -F-241 D, Fertilizer, Mixed, Commercial.
1.04. QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Ship landscape materials with certificates of inspection as required by governmental
authorities. Comply with governing regulations applicable to landscape materials.
1.05. SUBMITTALS
A. Shop Drawings: Submit for approval the following:
1. Manufacturer's specifications and installation instructions for all materials.
B. Certificates: Submit for approval the following:
1. Certificates of inspection as may be required by governmental authorities to
accompany shipments, and manufacturer's or vendor's certified analysis for soil
amendments and fertilizer materials. For standard products submit other data
substantiating that materials comply with specified requirements.
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2. Certificates from seed vendors certified statement for each seed mixture required,
stating botanical and common name, percentage by weight and percentages of
purity, germination, and weed seed for each species.
3. Certificate guaranteeing work through the specified maintenance period.
1.06. WARRANTY
A. Guarantee lawns and landscape through the specified maintenance period, and until final
acceptance of the Work.
PART PRODUCTS
2.01. MATERIALS
A. Topsoil
1. Topsoil shall be furnished from off -Site sources. Materials obtained from the Site will
only be approved for use when specifically approved by the ENGINEER as
acceptable for use on the Contract.
2. Topsoil shall be of the best quality, substantially free from stones, roots, and foreign
materials. All topsoil furnished shall be inspected and shall be subject to the approval
by the ENGINEER. Topsoil not meeting the satisfaction of the ENGINEER shall be
removed from the Site and new materials shall be furnished by the CONTRACTOR at
his cost and expense.
B. Soil Amendments
1. Fertilizer: Fertilizer shall be mixed of commercial quality, with N -P -K ratio equal to
17-23-6, and 50% of the elements derived from organic sources.
C. Grass Seed (lawn areas)
1. Grass Seed Mixture: Provide fresh, clean, new -crop seed satisfying the tolerance for
purity and germination established by the Official Seed Analysts of North America.
Provide seed of the grass species as specified below:
2. The "Schedule of Grass Seed Requirements" is as follows:
By
Name
purity
Germination
Weight
of Grass
Perennial
40%
Manhattan
98%
90%
Ryegrass
25%
Kentucky
85%
90%
Bluegrass
20%
Annual
95%90%
Ryegrass
15%
Red Fescue -
95%
90%
Creeping
a. CONTRACTOR's mix shall not be acceptable for use on the Project.
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b. All seed will be rejected if the label lists any of the following contaminants:
Timothy, Orchard Grass, Sheep Fescue, Meadow Fescue, Canada Blue
Grass, Alta Fescue, Kentucky 31 Fescue, and Bent Grass.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01. JOB CONDITIONS
A. Environmental Requirements
Proceed with and complete the Work as rapidly as portions of the Site become
available, working within the seasonal limitations for each kind of landscape work
required.
2. Do not spread seed when wind velocity exceeds 5 miles per hour.
Do not plant when drought, or excessive moisture, or other unsatisfactory conditions
prevail.
B. Scheduling
Plant or install materials only during normal planting seasons for each type of
landscape work required. Correlate planting with specified maintenance periods to
provide maintenance until occupancy by the OWNER.
3.02. INSPECTION
A. CONTRACTOR must examine the subgrade, verify the elevations, observe the conditions
under which work is to be performed, and notify the ENGINEER of unsatisfactory conditions.
Do not proceed with the Work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected in a
manner acceptable to ENGINEER.
3.03. PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION
A. Topsoil Installation
The areas where topsoil is to be placed shall first be prepared by excavation of all
unsuitable material in the designated areas to a depth of 3 inches below the new
finished grade.
2. Furnish and place topsoil to a minimum compacted depth of 3 inches in all areas
where restoration and seeding is required, as directed by the ENGINEER. Do not
install topsoil while in a frozen or muddy condition.
The topsoil shall then be raked to the proper gradient required and shall present a
neat workmanlike appearance when finished. Grade areas to smooth, even surfaces,
with loose, uniform fine texture. Remove all stones and foreign materials in excess of
1 inch in diameter. Roll and rake and remove ridges and fill depressions, as required
to meet finish grades.
B. Seeding and Fertilizing
Grass seed shall be sown in two operations and at right angles to each other at the
minimum rate of 2 pounds per thousand square feet in each direction of operation for
a total of approximately 4 pounds per 1,000 square feet and a minimum of 180
pounds per acre.
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2. Upon completion of seeding, the CONTRACTOR shall fertilize seeded areas with a
commercial fertilizer as outlined in Item 2.01.13 of this Section.
Restore area to specified condition if eroded or otherwise disturbed after grading and
seeding operations have been completed.
4. Protect seeded area against erosion by spreading lawn mulch (straw) after
completion of the seeding operations.
3.04. MAINTENANCE
A. Begin maintenance immediately after planting.
B. Maintain turf for a period as required to establish an acceptable stand, as determined by the
ENGINEER.
C. Maintain lawns by watering, fertilizing, weeding, mowing, trimming and other operations such
as rolling, regrading and replanting as required to establish a smooth, acceptable lawn, free
of eroded or bare areas.
3.05. CLEANUP AND PROTECTION
A. During landscape work, store materials and equipment where directed. Keep pavements
clean and work area in an orderly condition.
B. Protect landscape work and materials from damage due to landscape operations, operations
by other CONTRACTORS and trades and trespassers. Maintain protection during installation
and maintenance periods. Treat, repair or replace damaged landscape work as directed.
C. Remove all rubbish, equipment and rejected materials from the Site.
D. Protection includes all temporary fences, barriers and signs and other work incidental to
proper maintenance.
3.06. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE
A. When the landscape work is completed, including maintenance, the ENGINEER will make an
inspection to determine acceptability.
B. Where inspected landscape work does not comply with the requirements, replace rejected
work and continue specified maintenance until re -inspected by the ENGINEER and found to
be acceptable. Remove rejected plants and materials promptly from the Project Site.
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SECTION 02601
PRECAST CONCRETE MANHOLES AND STRUCTURES
PART1 GENERAL
1.01. DESCRIPTION
A. Scope
1. CONTRACTOR shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals required
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to furnish and install all precast concrete manholes and structures as shown,
specified and otherwise required to complete the Work.
a. The Work includes, but is not limited to the following:
1) Precast concrete manholes.
2) Precast concrete structures and catch basins.
3) Frames and covers.
4) Inside drop manhole connections.
5) Manhole and structure testing requirements.
2.
Structures shall conform in shape, size, dimension, material, and other respects to
the details shown or as ordered by the ENGINEER.
B. Coordination
1.
Review the work under other sections and coordinate with the work that is related to
this Section.
C. Related Work Specified Elsewhere
1.
Section 02222 — EXCAVATING
2.
Section 02223 - BACKFILLING
3.
Section 02225 — TRENCHING
4.
All other related sections for piping, appurtenances and specials.
1.02. QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Reference
Standards
1.
ASTM A 48, Gray Iron Castings.
2.
ANSI A 14.3, Safety Requirements for Fixed Ladders.
3.
ASTM B 221, Aluminum Alloy Extended Bars, Rods, Wire Shapes and Tubes.
4.
ASTM C 478, Precast Reinforced Concrete Manhole Sections.
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5. ASTM C32, Sewer and Manhole Brick (made from clay or shale).
1.03. SUBMITTALS
A. Shop Drawings
1. Submit for approval Shop Drawings of design and construction details of all precast
concrete.
2. Submit for approval manufacturer's certification of brick, block, gaskets, precast
sections, frames, covers, and all other accessories required.
3. Shop Drawings for the fabrication and erection of all casting assemblies and
miscellaneous metal work.
4. Copies of manufacturer's specifications, load tables, dimension diagrams, anchor
diagrams, and installation instructions for products to be used for miscellaneous
metal works and casting assemblies.
5. Certified copies of factory test reports for manholes.
6. All precast concrete structures shall be designed by a licensed North Carolina State
Registered Professional Engineer. Each Drawing for design shall be stamped and
signed by the Licensed North Carolina State Professional Engineer.
1.04. PRODUCT DELIVERY, HANDLING AND STORAGE
A. Delivery: All necessary precautions shall be taken to prevent damage to precast concrete
sections, cones, bases, frames and covers and other materials during shipment and delivery.
All materials shall be securely fastened to truck or rail car to prevent movement or damage
during shipment. Inspector shall examine all materials before unloading.
B. Handling: All precast concrete materials shall be handled to prevent damage. Precast
concrete sections shall not be dropped, rolled, or pushed off from any height on delivery,
storage or installation.
C. Storage: All precast concrete materials shall be stored in such a manner as to safely protect
the structures at all times.
PART PRODUCTS
2.01. PRECAST CONCRETE MANHOLES AND STRUCTURES
A. General: The following requirements apply to all precast concrete manholes and structures
furnished on this Project.
Precast Concrete structures shall be manufactured in accordance with ASTM C478,
latest revision, and shall be designed for HS -20 live load, latest revision.
2. Precast concrete manholes and structures shall be of approved design and of
sufficient strength to withstand the loads to be imposed upon them.
Mark date of manufacture and name or trademark of manufacturer on inside of
structure.
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4. All precast concrete structures shall be installed on a base of select backfill material
as shown on the Contract Drawings.
All concrete in precast units shall be stone aggregate and develop strength of 4,000
psi at 28 days and shall conform to the following specifications:
a. All concrete furnished for precast concrete manholes and structures shall be
in accordance with ACI 318 Code for reinforced concrete.
b. Materials
1) Cement: Portland cement, ASTM C150, Type I or Type 11.
2) Admixtures: Admixtures other than air entraining admixture shall not
be used. Air entraining admixture shall conform to ASTM C260. Air
content of concrete with 3/4 -inch maximum size aggregate shall be 6
percent plus or minus
1 percent volume.
Water: Clean and free from injurious amounts of oils, acids, alkalis, organic
materials or other substances.
Aggregates: Aggregates shall conform to ASTM C33, latest revision. Course
aggregate shall be size number 67 (nominal 3/4 -inch to No. 4).
e. Proportions: Proportions of materials in concrete and strength of concrete
shall be subject to the following conditions:
1) Minimum 28 -day compressive strength — 4,000 psi
2) Maximum water to cement ratio by weight — 0.45
3) Minimum cement content (pounds per - 600 lbs/cubic yard)
6. All precast concrete shall be manufactured by wet cast methods only, and shall be
approved design.
7. All precast concrete shall be steel reinforced. Reinforcing shall be designed for all
applicable loads and forces encountered. Steel reinforcing shall be ASTM A496 -A,
615, Grade 60-60 KSI.
8. Prior to backfilling, all below grade exterior faces of the precast concrete manholes
and structures installed on sanitary sewers shall be painted with an asphaltic sealer
as shown on the Drawings. Sealer shall be manufactured by one of the following:
a. RC -70 Protective Coating as manufactured by Midland Asphalt
b. Bitumastic 300M as manufactured by Carboline
Or equal
9. If cast -in-place bases are required, the concrete and reinforcing shall conform to the
Specifications as outlined under Section 03001, Concrete.
10. All holes and cutouts for adjacent piping shall be no less than 6 inches from any joint
in the structure at either the top or bottom of the line on any branch piping.
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2.02. PRECAST CONCRETE MANHOLES
A. In addition to the general requirements for precast concrete structures outlined above, the
following shall apply:
1. Precast concrete manhole bases shall be monolithic reinforced concrete and shall
have an O-ring gasket as outlined for the manhole sections. Thickness of the bottom
of precast concrete manhole bases shall be a minimum of 6 inches for 48 -inch
diameter manholes and a minimum of 8 inches for 60 -inch diameter manholes.
2. Precast concrete manhole bases shall be provided with a base flange extending no
less than 6 inches beyond the outside walls of the monolithic base.
3. Unless a larger size is required by the Drawings, the barrel of the precast concrete
manholes shall be constructed of standard reinforced concrete manhole sections.
The barrel shall be constructed of various lengths of pipe in combination to provide
the correct height with the fewest joints. Wall sections shall not be less than 5 inches
thick for 48 -inch diameter manholes, or less than 7 inches thick for 60 -inch diameter
manholes.
4. Joints shall be rubber gasket and concrete using O-ring gaskets, conforming to
AWWA C302. For rubber ring joints, the base of the bell shall be buttered with 1:2
cement -sand ratio to provide a uniform bearing for the spigot of the entering pipe.
5. A precast slab or precast eccentric cone with a minimum opening of 24 inches shall
be provided at the top of the manhole barrel to receive the cast iron frame and cover.
The slab or cone shall be of acceptable design and of sufficient strength to safely
support an HS -20 loading. Concrete slabs shall not be less than 8 -inches thick.
6. Manhole sections shall contain manhole steps, 12 inches on centers, accurately
positioned and embedded in the concrete.
7. Where the proposed piping passes through exterior walls of a precast concrete
manhole on structure, the manufacturer shall provide an oversized opening and
mechanical type seal or shall provide an assembly consisting of a flexible rubber boot
with clamp assembly. The boot assembly shall meet the requirements of ASTM C-
923 and shall have a stainless steel power sleeve and clamps.
8. Product and Manufacturer:
Precast concrete manholes shall be manufactured by:
1) Kistner Concrete Products
2) Or approved equal.
2.03. PRECAST CONCRETE CATCH BASINS
A. In addition to the general requirements for precast concrete structures outlined above, the
following shall apply to precast concrete catch basins:
Precast concrete catch basins shall be manufactured as one- or two-piece units with
integral bottom and wall cast in one pour per piece so that there are a minimal
number of joints present in the sections.
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2. Catch basin base and walls shall be of acceptable design and of sufficient strength to
safely support HS -20 loading.
3. For precast concrete base section, the minimum thickness of base slab shall be 6 -
inch thickness or other thickness as recommended by the manufacturer.
4. Precast concrete walls for catch basin shall be 6 -inch thickness except at knockouts
where the minimum thickness shall be 2 inches.
5. Pipe connections to catch basins for storm drainage piping shall consist of a
knockout in the catch basin wall for installation of the proposed piping. The void
between the proposed piping and the wall of the catch basin shall be grouted with
cement -mortar grout and shall be approved by the ENGINEER.
2.04. MISCELLANEOUS METALS
A. Steps and ladder rungs (manholes)
1. The CONTRACTOR shall provide steel reinforced copolymer polypropylene steps as
follows:
a. Conform to requirements outlined in ASTM 2146 under Type II, Grade
16906.
b. Steel reinforcing used in steps shall be continuous 1/2 -inch diameter
reinforced rod.
C. Steel reinforcing rod shall be Grade 60 and conform to requirements of
ASTM A-615.
d. "Press Fit" step hand driven by hammer into preformed holes in the precast
concrete manhole sections.
e. Steps shall be in conformance with ASTM C-478, paragraph 11 and shall be
in conformance with all applicable OSHA standards.
f. Space steps uniformly at a maximum of 12 inches on centers and project
evenly from manhole or chamber walls.
2. Product and manufacturer: Provide one of the following:
a. M.A. Industries, Inc., Model PS -2 -PFS
b. Or equal.
B. Frames and covers: (Manholes)
1. For manholes, provide frames and covers as follows:
a. For sewer manholes, frames and covers shall conform to the following:
1) Made from merchantable gray cast iron, tough, even -grained, and
free from all flaws or defects, ASTM A48, Class 35, cast iron, or
equal.
b. Frame and cover shall be rated for HS -20 loading, latest revision.
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C. Machined to ensure proper fit and even bearing in all positions.
d. Covers shall be solid covers and shall be furnished without lettering.
e. Covers within the 100 -year flood plain shall be furnished with watertight
gasket and two (2) camlocks.
f. Covers outside of the 100 -year flood plain shall be furnished with one (1)
each, 1 -inch diameter vent holes, and two (2) Cored Pickbars as shown on
the Drawings.
g. Manhole frame and cover shall be furnished in accordance with the details
shown on the Drawings.
2.05. DROP MANHOLE CONNECTIONS
A. Drop manhole connections shall conform to the design and details shown, or as directed by
the ENGINEER, and shall be constructed where shown on the Drawings.
B. Install inside drop manhole connections at all sewers entering a manhole where the proposed
sewer enters the manhole at an elevation of 24 inches or more above the manhole invert.
C. The inside drop manhole connection shall be constructed of the following components:
Inside drop bowl assembly, Model A-6 as manufactured by Reliner/Duran Inc. or
equal.
2. Schedule 35 PVC piping and fittings to complete installation.
D. The drop connection shall be attached to the manhole wall using 1/4" x 2" stainless steel strap
with two (2) anchor bolts. A minimum of two clamping brackets shall be installed for each
drop connection.
E. Connection between the drop bowl assembly and the PVC drop piping shall be completed
using a Fernco coupling.
F. Install suitable bend at bottom of drop connection to direct flow into the existing manhole
invert/bench.
G. Installation of drop manhole connections shall not interfere with the existing manhole access
or steps.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01. INSTALLING PRECAST CONCRETE STRUCTURES
A. Precast concrete structures shall be installed and set in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations and as outlined herein.
3.02. MANHOLE BASES AND CATCH BASINS
A. Precast and cast -in-place manhole bases and concrete catch basins shall be set on a
concrete or crushed stone foundation base as shown. Bases shall be set at the proper grade
and carefully leveled and aligned. Cast -in-place bases shall conform to the details shown on
the Drawings and shall be constructed in accordance with Section 03001, Concrete.
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B. Set sections vertical with steps and sections in true alignment.
C. Install sections, joints, and gaskets in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.
D. Lifting holes shall be sealed tight with a solid rubber plug driven into hole and the remaining
void filled with 1 to 2 cement -sand mortar.
3.03. MANHOLE CHANNELS
A. Inverts shall conform to the size and elevation of the adjoining pipes. Side inverts shall be
curved and main inverts, where direction changes shall be laid out in smooth curves of the
longest possible radius which is tangent to the centerline of the adjoining pipelines.
B. For straight through flow, channels shall be formed from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe laid
through the manholes. A bench of 4,000 psi concrete shall be built up to the 2/3 point of the
vertical sewer diameter before the top of the sewer pipe is broken out.
C. Where side channels and curved sections occur, the channels within the manholes shall be
formed of 4,000 psi concrete and shall be given a hard trowel finish.
3.04. GRADING AT MANHOLES AND CATCH BASINS
A. Precast concrete grade rings shall be used for all precast manholes, structures and catch
basins where necessary to set frame and cover to final elevations. Grade rings shall be
maximum of 6 inches (2 -inch, 4 -inch, or 6 -inch), and shall not exceed 12 inches in total
height, constructed on the roof slab or cone section on which the frame and cover shall be
placed. The height of the grade rings shall be such as is necessary to bring the frame and
cover to the proper grade. However, no more than two grade rings will be allowed.
B. Concrete blocks or bricks shall be used to set new frames and grates on new or existing
catch basins.
C. All manholes in unpaved areas shall be built as shown or directed to proper elevation.
3.05. MANHOLE WATERTIGHTNESS
A. All manholes shall be free of visible leakage. Each manhole shall be tested for leaks and
inspected, and all leaks shall be repaired in a manner subject to the ENGINEER's approval.
B. After installing manhole sections and making O-ring joints, CONTRACTOR shall trowel on
inside and outside face of joint mortar coating, "PRECO-PATCH" or equal.
3.06. PIPE JOINT
A. Materials required for pipe stubs shall be of the same make and manufacture, including lining
and coating of the main adjoining piping.
3.07. CONNECTIONS TO EXISTING MANHOLES AND CATCH BASINS
A. The CONTRACTOR shall make connections between the proposed manholes and the
existing manholes where shown on the Drawings, and between proposed catch basins where
shown and required.
B. The CONTRACTOR shall core drill into the existing manhole at the locations shown on the
Drawings and at the elevations shown on the Drawings and at such an angle so that no
reverse flow conditions will be created and so that the core drilling does not interfere with the
existing pipes.
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C. If the existing manhole has a bench and channel, it shall be removed and reconstructed to
permit flow through the manhole as it exits now and also into the new outlet pipe. The
CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for diverting flow or pumping water so that a channel
and bench may be constructed in a dry condition.
D. Diversion of the water flow shall only be done with the approval of the ENGINEER and the
agency involved.
E. Subsequent to construction of the connecting pipe and the connection to the existing
manhole and before the diversion or pumping procedures are stopped, the CONTRACTOR
shall install a plug in both the inlet and outlet ends of the pipe connections of the proposed
manhole and the existing manhole. The plugs shall be secured to a chain which shall be
secured to the manhole in which it is installed. The plugs shall be watertight.
3.08. ADJUSTMENT OF FRAMES, COVERS AND GRATES AND INSTALLING NEW FRAMES,
COVERS AND GRATES
A. Frames, covers and grates shall be adjusted to new grades necessary to match final
pavement surface.
B. Limits of excavation and pavement removal shall be kept to the minimum necessary to
complete the work.
C. Provide all blocks, bricks and appurtenances necessary for grade adjustment.
D. CONTRACTOR is responsible to ensure, check and verify all grades.
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SECTION 02732
SANITARY SEWER PIPING
PART1 GENERAL
1.01. SECTION INCLUDES
A. Gravity flow sanitary sewers, fittings, accessories, including outfall sewers, materials and
installation.
B. Connection of sanitary sewers to manholes.
C. Tests and inspections.
D. Pipe Schedule.
1.02. RELATED SECTIONS
A. Section 02225 - TRENCHING
B. Section 02228 - COMPACTION
C. Section 02734 — MANHOLES AND COVERS
D. Section 02735
- LEAKAGE TESTS OF SEWERS
1.03. REFERENCES
Through 12 In. (100 mm Through 300 mm), for Water Transmission and
A. Ductile Iron Gravity Sewer Pipe
ASTM A746
Ductile Iron Gravity Sewer Pipe
Standard Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and
AWWA C151
Ductile -Iron Pipe, Centrifugally Cast
ASTM D3139
AWWA C104
Cement -Mortar Lining for Ductile Iron Pipe and Fittings
ASTM D2412
ANSI/AWWA
Push -On Joints and Mechanical Joints
Standard Specification for Resilient Connectors Between Reinforced
A21.11/C111
Concrete Manhole Structures, Pipes, and Laterals
Elastomeric Seals (Gaskets) for Joining Plastic Pipe
B. Plastic Gravity Sewer Pipe
AWWA C900
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Pipe and Fabricated Fittings, 4 In.
Through 12 In. (100 mm Through 300 mm), for Water Transmission and
Distribution
ASTM D1784
Standard Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and
Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds
Standard Specification for Joints for Plastic Pressure Pipes Using Flexible
ASTM D3139
Elastomeric Seals
ASTM D2412
External Loading Properties of Plastic Pipe by Parallel -Plate Loading
ASTM C923
Standard Specification for Resilient Connectors Between Reinforced
Concrete Manhole Structures, Pipes, and Laterals
Elastomeric Seals (Gaskets) for Joining Plastic Pipe
ASTM F477
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1.04. SUBMITTALS
A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300, Submittals.
B. Product Data - Provide data indicating conformance to ASTM/AWWA codes, pipe material,
sizes, class, dimensions, joint type, and pipe accessories.
C. Manufacturer's Installation Instructions - Indicate special procedures required to install
Products specified.
D. Results of shop tests, if required.
E. Manufacturer's Certificate - Certify that products meet or exceed specified requirements.
1.05. PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS
A. Submit documents under provisions of Section 01700, Record Documents.
B. Record location and length of pipe runs, connections, manholes and rim and invert
elevations. Invert elevations to be of the pipe invert at a point where the pipe enters or exists
a structure.
C. Identify and locate on record drawings the discovery of exposed uncharted existing utilities
and services.
1.06. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
A. Conform to applicable NCDEQ code for materials and installation of the Work of this Section.
B. Conform to requirements of permits obtained by Owner and attached to these Specifications.
1.07. FIELD MEASUREMENTS
A. Prior to construction, verify by field measurements and exploratory excavations that existing
facilities locations and elevations are as shown on Drawings. Notify Engineer of potential
inferences and allow Engineer sufficient time to determine any changes required as a result
of such interferences.
1.08. COORDINATION
A. Coordinate work under provisions of Sections 01039, Coordination and 01500, Temporary
Facilities, including field engineering, maintenance of traffic, access to private driveways,
emergency vehicle access and areas with shared with other contractors.
B. Coordinate the Work with termination of sanitary sewer and connection of existing sewers
with Charlotte Water.
PART PRODUCTS
2.01. GRAVITY SANITARY SEWER PIPE MATERIALS
A. Ductile Iron Pipe:
1. Ductile Iron Gravity Sewer Pipe - ASTM A746, Class 250 and 350, bell and spigot.
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2. Ductile Iron Pipe Joint Devices - ANSI A21.11 rubberjoint device.
B. Plastic Pipe (8 inches to 24 inches) — AWWA C900, ASTM D1784, Cell Class 12454, Poly
(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) material; minimum pipe class DR25 (Rate 165 psi); bell and spigot
style with rubber gasket conforming to ASTM D3139 and ASTM F477 respectively. Pipe color
shall be green.
2.02. PIPE ACCESSORIES
A. Fittings - Same size, material and class as pipe molded or formed to suit pipe size and end
design, in required tee, bends, elbows, cleanouts, reducers, couplings, adopters, traps and
other configurations required.
B. Trace Wire - Magnetic detectable conductor, green plastic covering, standard #12 AWG
copper tracer wire.
C. Pipe Connections
1. Male End of New Sewer Pipe to Female of Existing Pipe - Fernco Inc. Standard
Flexible Couplings; or equal.
2. Male End of New Sewer Pipe to Male End of Existing Pipe - Fernco Inc. Standard
Flexible Couplings; Dresser Model 360 "All -Around" Pipe Repair Clamps in Stainless
Steel; or equal.
D. Identification
Each pipe length and fitting shall be clearly marked with:
Manufacturer's name and trade mark.
2. Nominal pipe size and class.
3. Material designation.
E. Connections to Manholes
8" pipe to 16" pipe - Provide flexible watertight boots cast in as integral part of
manhole base or installed in cored opening with stainless steel compression band
conforming to ASTM C923.
2. 18" pipe and larger may be furnished with manhole precast bottom section with
flexible boots, flexible seals, or concrete collars. Flexible seals shall be A -Lok or
Contour Seal. Connections shall meet ASTM C923 and connections details in
Contract Drawings.
2.03. SHOP TESTS
A. General
All shop tests of pipe and pipe materials required by this section and/or the
applicable ASTM/AWWA Specifications shall be performed at the Contractor's
expense.
2. When no specific shop tests are required, the manufacturer shall submit a
Performance Affidavit certifying his product meets or exceed these specifications and
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the applicable ANSI/ASTM and AWWA requirements. If required by the Engineer,
certified test reports of prior tests shall be submitted with the performance affidavit.
3. Tests shall be conducted at the pipe manufacturer's plant or when approved test
facilities do not exist at the point of manufacture, the tests shall be conducted in
certified private testing laboratories approved by the Engineer.
4. All testing machines, gages, laboratory apparatus and other devices used for the
required shop tests shall be in first class condition and accurately calibrated. Shop
tests shall be conducted by qualified personnel.
5. The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer the name or names of the proposed
manufacturers of pipe for this project, including shop drawings of the proposed pipe
and appurtenances. Each pipe manufacturer shall notify the Engineer and the
Contractor when shop tests on the lot or lots of pipe for this project are to take
placed, allowing sufficient time for the Engineer to send a representative to witness
the tests.
6. Tests shall be conducted in accordance with the applicable ANSI/ASTM or AWWA
specifications except as modified by these specifications.
7. Wherever in the appropriate ANSI/ASTM or AWWA Specification tests are required
to be performed for all pipe furnished for this project, certified copies of all test (and
retest) results shall be submitted jointly to the Engineer and the Contractor unless the
foregoing Paragraph No. 3 applies.
8. Specific modifications and/or amendments to the applicable ASTM Specifications are
as follows:
Crushing Strength - Crushing strength tests shall be conducted using the 3 -
edge bearing method except that the lower bearing strips utilized in these
tests may be of hardwood or hard rubber material complying with the
applicable ASTM Specification, unless such option is precluded under the
companion ASTM Specification which covers the pipe itself.
9. Specimens showing obvious leakage in the pipe wall or at the joint, which will prevent
compliance with the required leakage tests in the field, shall be tagged and rejected.
If the joint assembly itself is suspected as the only cause for leakage, another test
may be run on the same specimens using another set of gaskets and couplings. If
this leakage test is met, the original gaskets and couplings shall be rejected, although
the pipe sections themselves may be shipped.
10. Upon completion of shipment of the pipe furnished for this project, the pipe
manufacturer shall provide the Engineer with a certificate, signed by an officer of the
corporation or firm and witnessed by a notary public, attesting that the pipe and
appurtenances furnished were manufactured and successfully tested in full
accordance with these specifications and the applicable ASTM Specifications.
11. Any section or lot of pipe, fittings or specials which does not meet the requirements of
these specifications and the applicable ASTM/ANSI or AWWA Specifications under
which the product is required to be manufactured, will be rejected.
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PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01. EXAMINATION
A. Verify that trench cut, excavated base and pipe bedding is ready to receive work and pipe
bedding dimensions and elevations are as indicated on Drawings.
B. All pipe, fittings, and specials shall be carefully inspected in the field before lowering into the
trench. Cracked, broken, warped, out -of -round, damaged joints, including damaged pipe
linings or coatings, or otherwise defective pipe, fittings or specials, as determined by the
Engineer, shall be culled out and not installed. Such rejected pipe shall be clearly tagged in
such manner as not to deface or damage it, and the pipe shall then be removed from the job
site by the Contractor at his own expense.
C. Any pipe showing a distinct crack with no evidence of incipient fracture beyond the limits of
the visible crack, if approved, may have the cracked portion cut off by, and at the expense of,
the Contractor before the pipe is laid so that the pipe used is perfectly sound and will form an
approved joint. The cut shall be made in the sound barrel at a point at least 12 inches from
the visible limits of the crack.
D. If authorized, cutting of the pipe shall be done in a neat and workmanlike manner without
damage to the pipe lining. All pipe cutting shall be done by means of an approved type of
power cutter and in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. The use of hammer and
chisel, or any other method which results in rough edges, chipped or damaged pipe, is
prohibited.
3.02. PREPARATION
A. The Contractor shall have on the job site with each pipe laying crew, all the proper tools,
gauges, pipe cutters, lubricants, etc., to handle and cut pipe for pipe laying and for joining of
the pipe.
B. Prior to installing the foundation, trenches shall have all water moved and all work performed
in a dry trench.
C. All pipes, fittings or specials which are to be installed in the open trench excavation shall be
properly bedded in, and uniformly supported on pipe foundations of the various types
specified in Section 02225, Trenching, and shown on the Contract Drawings.
D. Flat -bottom trenches of required width shall be excavated to the necessary depth as required
and maintained in accordance with Section 02225, Trenching.
E. Bedding material shall be spread in maximum of 8 -inch layers for the pipe foundation and
each layer shall be compacted until the required total depth of bedding has been built up.
F. Suitable holes or depressions shall be provided in the pipe bedding to permit adequate
bedding of bells, couplings or similar pipe projections.
G. Compaction methods include hand tamping with T -bars, flat heads, shovel slicing, as well as
mechanical compactors.
H. The Contractor shall perform his bedding operations with care to maintain line and grade.
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3.03. LINES AND GRADES
A. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, surveying instruments, and tools to establish
and maintain all lines and grades. The Contractor shall have personnel on duty or on
standby call, at all times, who are qualified to set and check grades of sewers and manholes
as they are installed.
B. Easements, property lines, manholes and pipe centerlines necessary for locating the work as
well as elevations used in the design of the work are shown on the Drawings. Bench marks
are shown on the drawings or the contractor will be provided a list of bench marks.
C. The Contractor shall use this information to set line and use laser equipment to set line and
grade. The Contractor shall check the grade of pipe by use of level instrument and rod at not
more than 50 -foot intervals.
D. The use of string levels, hand levels, carpenter's levels or other crude devices for transferring
grade or setting pipe are not permitted.
E. During construction, the Contractor shall provide the Engineer, when requested, all
reasonable and necessary materials, opportunities, and assistance for setting stakes and
making measurements, including the furnishing of one or two rodmen or chainmen as needed
at intermittent times.
F. The Contractor shall carefully preserve bench marks, reference points and stakes,
established by the Engineer or Owner, and in case of willful or careless destruction by his
own operations he will be charged with the resulting expense to re-establish such destroyed
control data and shall be responsible for any mistakes or delay that may be caused by the
unnecessary loss or disturbance of such control data.
3.04. TOLERANCES
A. Pipes shall be laid to the lines and grades shown on the Drawings.
B. Pipes shall be straight between manholes or between points of connection to structures or
existing pipes.
C. The grade of the sewer between manholes and from pipe length to pipe length shall not vary
from the design grade shown on the Contract Drawings by more than 0.15 times the design
grade, unless a change in grade has been ordered by the Engineer, in which case the same
tolerance shall apply.
D. Invert elevations at any location shall not vary from the design elevations by more than 0.05
feet, unless a change in invert elevation has been ordered by the Engineer, in which case the
same tolerance shall apply.
E. Any sewer grade or invert elevation which exceeds these tolerances shall be corrected by the
Contractor at his own expense in a manner prescribed, and to the extent ordered, by the
Engineer.
3.05. INSTALLATION
A. The Contractor shall furnish slings, straps, and/or approved devices to provide satisfactory
support of the pipe when it is lifted. Transportation from storage areas to the trench shall be
restricted to operations which can cause no damaged to the pipe or lining or castings.
B. The pipe shall not be dropped from trucks onto the ground or into the trench.
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C. Pipe laying shall proceed upgrade with spigot ends pointing in the direction of flow.
D. Each pipe section shall be placed into position in the trench on the pipe bedding in such a
manner and by such means required to cause no injury to the pipe, persons, or to any
property.
E. The pipe fittings and specials shall be firmly bedded in the pipe foundation so that the pipe
barrel is uniformly supported and graded throughout its length.
F. Blocking will not be permitted under the pipe, except where the pipe is to be installed in
concrete encasement or concrete cradle.
G. Holes and depressions in the pipe foundation shall be provided to receive bells, couplings, or
similar projections to assure proper bedding of the pipe barrel.
H. When the pipe is in proper position, it shall be joined or coupled to the mating end of the
previously laid pipe, using the required joint and, the manufacturer's recommended assembly
procedure.
I. After the pipe has been joined, the pipe bedding material to be placed and spread in
maximum 8 -inch layers to the midpoint of the pipe.
J. Each layer shall be compacted using mechanical compactors, hand tamping with T -bars, and
shovel slicing so that pipe barrel is firmly embedded in the pipe bedding material.
K. If inspection of the pipe indicates that the pipe has been properly installed as determined by
the Engineer, the Contractor may then continue to spread the pipe foundation material to 12 -
inches over the top of the pipe.
L. The pipe foundation above the midpoint of the pipe shall be spread and compacted in 12 -inch
layers to 12 inches above the top of the pipe.
M. When PVC or polyethylene pipe is used, do not compact directly over pipe until the depth of
backfill has reached 2 feet above the top of the pipe.
N. After completing the pipe foundation to 12 inches above the top of pipe the Contractor may
then backfill the remainder of the trench in accordance with Sections 02225, Trenching and
02228, Compaction and the typical trench details shown on the drawings.
O. At the end of each day's work or at intervals of length at the option of the Engineer, the
Engineer, with the Contractor, will check the grade and inspect the pipe for alignment with
lamps or mirrors. Defective work shall be dug up and reinstalled to the satisfaction of the
Engineer.
P. The completed assembly of pipe sections shall form a sewer with uniform slope.
Q. Manufactured pipe plugs or temporary bulkheads shall be placed in the open ends of sewer
lines whenever pipe laying is stopped overnight, over weekends, or whenever dirt or debris
could enter the pipeline during construction.
3.06. CONNECTION TO EXISTING STRUCTURES
A. Where sewers are to be connected to existing manholes, or other structures, and where no
stub or opening has been provided for the connection, the Contractor shall cut an opening of
minimum diameter through the side wall of the structure for inserting the pipe, at the required
location.
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B. In making connections to existing manholes or structures, care shall be taken to avoid
damage to the manhole or structure or allowing debris to enter the pipe lines. Any damage
resulting from the Contractor's operations shall be repaired and made good by the Contractor
at his own expense.
C. After inserting the pipe, the annular space remaining outside the pipe shall be completely
filled with an expanding joint sealer (activated oakum or compressed foam) and covered with
non -shrinking watertight mortar and such joint made watertight so that leakage of water into
the structure is prevented.
D. The pipe shall be positioned so that the finished or trimmed end of the pipe is flush with the
inside wall surface of the structure. The mortar filler shall be struck off neatly to form a
smooth, dense surface flush with the inside wall surface of the structure.
E. For PVC, plastic or polyethylene pipe, furnish and install a rubber joint waterstop ring around
exterior of pipe or provide a manhole adaptor to make a watertight manhole connection as
manufactured by Fernco Type "CMA" adaptor: The General Engineering Co. Type "CT"
adaptor, Certain -teed, Johns -Manville, or equal.
F. Benchwalls in existing structures shall be altered to form a new trough so the new connection
will enter the existing flow channel at a 45 degree angle in the direction of flow.
G. Benchwalls to be extended upwards to the top of pipes as shown on Drawings.
H. Existing flow to be maintained through manhole or by bypass pumping or piping.
3.07. LEAKAGE TESTING
A. All installed sanitary sewer pipe and manholes shall be subject to a leakage test as described
in Section 02735, Leakage Tests of Sewers.
3.08. FINAL INSPECTION
A. Prior to final inspection, the Contractor shall thoroughly clean all new pipes by flushing with
water or other means to remove all dirt, stones, pieces of wood, etc., which may have
entered during the construction period.
B. Each section of installed sewer between manholes, or structures will be inspected by the
Engineer before final acceptance. Such inspection will be visual by traversing the inside of
the pipe, by closed circuit television inspection. DVD recordings shall be made available to
Owner and Engineer for review. Defective work or materials shall be repaired as directed by
the Engineer.
C. Deflection tests shall be conducted on plastic pipe (PVC). Deflection gauge mandrel meeting
ASTM D3034 and F679 shall be pulled on each run of pipe between manholes. 5% deflection
mandrels shall be used for testing.
D. The pipe and fittings shall be true to both line and grade, shall show no leaks, shall show no
obstruction to flow, shall have no projections of connecting pipe into the line, shall be free
from cracks and protruding joint materials, and shall contain no deposits of dirt, debris or
other material which will in any way reduce the full cross sectional area of the pipe.
E. Any section of sewer or drain, or portions thereof, which do not comply with the inspection
criteria defined above, shall be promptly corrected or repaired by the Contractor at his own
expense.
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F. Pipe which is cracked or collapsed shall be dug up and replaced with new pipe; pipe which is
out of line or grade shall be dug up and re-laid to the correct line and grade.
G. Deposits of dirt and debris shall be flushed with water through to the downstream manhole
and removed.
H. At points of leakage, the pipe shall be dug up and replaced or repaired with approved repair
clamp couplings (stainless steel Type 304 with stainless steel bolts and nuts or cast iron
coupling with stainless steel bolts and nuts) so as to permanently stop the leak in a manner
which shall receive the prior approval of the Engineer.
All manholes shall be watertight. All joints between precast wall sections, between cast iron
frame and brick, and between brick units themselves shall be neat, continuous, and flush with
the adjacent surfaces. Dirt and debris shall be removed from all manholes.
3.09. PIPE SCHEDULE
LOCATION SIZE
TYPE OF PIPE
TYPE OF JOINT
LINER REMARKS
See Contract
8"
DIP Class 350
Pushed Joint w/
Mortar w/
Drawings
Rubber Gasket
Asphaltic
Coating
NA
See Contract
12"
PVC DR 25
Pushed Joint w/
Restrain joints where
Drawings
Rubber Gasket
Mortar w/
indicated on drawings
See Contract
12"
DIP Class 350 Pushed Joint w/
Restrain joints where '
Drawings
Rubber Gasket
Asphaltic
indicated on drawings
Coating
See Contract
16"
PVC DR 25
Pushed Joint w/
NA
Restrain joints where
Drawings
Rubber Gasket
indicated on drawings
See Contract
16"
DIP Class 250
Pushed Joint w/
Epoxy Liner
Restrain joints where
Drawings
Rubber Gasket
indicated on drawings
See Contract
24"
DIP Class 250
Pushed Joint w/
Epoxy Liner
Restrain joints where
Drawings
Rubber Gasket
indicated on drawings
' See Contract 24"
PVC DR 25
Pushed Joint w/
NA
Restrain joints where
Drawings
Rubber Gasket
indicated on drawings
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 02735
LEAKAGE TESTS OF SEWERS
PART1 GENERAL
1.01. SECTION INCLUDES
A. Leakage testing by air pressure methods.
B. Manhole vacuum testing.
1.02. RELATED SECTIONS
A. Section 02732 - SANITARY SEWER PIPING
B. Section 02734 — MANHOLES AND COVERS
1.03. REFERENCES
A. Uni-Bell Plastic Pipe Association - UNI -B-6-98 Recommended Practice for Low Pressure Air
Testing of Installed Sewer Pipe. Refer to example calculation at end of this Section.
B. ASTM 1598 - Standard Test Method for Time -to -Failure of Plastic Pipe under Constant
Internal Pressure
C. ASTM D2122 - Standard Test Method of Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and
Fittings
1.04. SUBMITTALS
A. The CONTRACTOR shall submit proposed materials, methods, equipment, and operations
regarding cleaning and testing of gravity sanitary sewers to the ENGINEER for approval prior
to the start of cleaning and testing operations.
1.05. TEST REQUIREMENTS
A. Backfilling of the sewer trench to ground or road surface shall be in place and completed for
30 calendar days or as approved by Engineer, prior to start of testing of each Section of
sewer.
B. Testing shall be completed prior to final paving and final restoration.
C. Low pressure air test shall not exceed drop of 1.0 psig for time period listed in attached Table
02735-1. Test procedure shall conform to ASTM C828 except as modified by the UNI -Bell
Plastic Pipe Association Publication UNI -B-6-98, for Low Pressure Air Testing Of Installed
Sewer Pipe. Refer to Table 02735-1 for maximum allowable time for a 1.0 psig drop.
D. Deflection Test - Maximum deflection 5 percent. Refer to Section 02732, Sanitary Sewer
Piping, for detail of GO -NO-GO mandrel.
E. Maximum test length shall not exceed 1,000 feet.
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In the case of sewers laid on steep grades, the length of line to be tested at any one
time may be limited by the maximum allowable internal pressure on the pipe and
joints at the lower end of the line. The recommendations of the pipe manufacturer
shall be followed in this regard.
F. The Engineer shall witness all tests.
G. Leakage Tests - Replacement of Existing Sewer Systems - Leakage tests shall be performed
on new sewer and manholes, replacing existing sewers and manholes, using one of the
two methods described as follows:
Where existing live sewers and live laterals have been replaced with new piping,
leakage tests shall be performed by the above-described methods if (a) the section
has no laterals between manholes; (b) can be plugged off without affecting existing
connected facilities; and (c) the flow at the upstream manhole can be pumped around
the section to be tested.
2. Where the section to be tested has live lateral connections, test methods shall be
performed by television inspection and joint testing methods. Where the new piping
fails to pass inspection or joint tests, the failed pipe or joint shall be re -excavated and
replaced with a permanent repair satisfactory to the Engineer (using chemical sealant
to stop leaks in new pipe is not an acceptable method).
1.06. PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS
A. Submit documents under provisions of Section 01700, Record Documents.
B. The following copies of forms for testing are attached to the end of this Section.
1. Low Pressure Air Testing of New Sewers.
2. Table 02735-1, Low Pressure Air Testing of Sewers, including attached Appendix I.
Manhole vacuum tests.
1.07. FIELD MEASUREMENTS
A. Low Pressure Air Testing
Measure length of section to be tested.
2. Measure time interval and pressure drop.
3. Record measurements on GHD Form 169.
1.08. COORDINATION
A. Coordinate maintenance of traffic with local authorities.
PART PRODUCTS
Not used.
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PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01. EXAMINATION
A. Backfill has been in place the required time before start of test.
B. No connections to live sewers or live laterals have been made unless directly replacing
existing sewer.
3.02. PREPARATION
A. Pipelines and manholes have been flushed and cleaned of all debris, stones, silt, etc. such
that all surfaces of pipe and manholes are visible.
B. The Contractor shall have on the job all the proper tools, pipe plugs, air bags, gauges,
pumps, wires, water trucks, compressors, etc. necessary to properly test the pipe and
manholes.
3.03. TESTING
A. Low Pressure Air Testing
1. Prior to start of test permanently repair all visible leaks.
2. Isolate each section to be tested with air tight plugs.
3. Low pressure air testing procedures shall conform to ASTM C-828 as modified by
UNI -B-6-98.
4. On ductile iron pipe sewer sections, no pressure drop is permitted.
5. On PVC sewers, the maximum allowable drop in pressure from the test pressure
shall be 1.0 psig during the minimum holding time.
a. Test pressure shall be calculated using the following equation:
H
P = 3.5 + (psig)
2.31
where:
P = Test pressure, maximum of 10 psi
H = Height of groundwater above invert
6. All pressurizing equipment used for low-pressure air testing shall include a regulator
or relief valve set no higher than 10 psig to avoid over -pressurizing and displacing
temporary or permanent plugs. In no case should the starting pressure exceed 10.0
psig.
7. Either mechanical or pneumatic plugs may be used. All plugs shall be designed to
resist internal testing pressures without the aid of external bracing or blocking. If
pneumatic plugs are utilized, a separate hose shall also be required to inflate the
pneumatic plugs from the above ground control panel. Plug the upstream end of the
line first to prevent any upstream water from collecting in the test line. This is
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particularly important in high groundwater situations. When plugs are being placed,
the pipe adjacent to the manhole shall be visually inspected to detect any evidence of
shear in the pipe due to differential settlement between the pipe and the manhole. A
probable point of leakage is at the junction of the manhole and the pipe, and this fault
may be covered by the pipe plug, and thus not revealed by the air test.
8. To facilitate test verification by the Engineer, all air used shall pass through a single,
above ground control panel. The above ground air control equipment shall include a
shutoff valve, pressure regulating valve, pressure relief valve, input pressure gauge,
and a continuous monitoring pressure gauge having a pressure range from 0 to at
least 10 psi. The continuous monitoring gauge shall have minimum divisions of
0.10 psi and an accuracy of +0.04 psi. The equipment to include a separate certified
test gauge for periodic checking of the accuracy of the basic equipment gauges.
9. Two separate hoses shall be used to: (1) connect the control panel to the sealed line
for introducing low-pressure air, and (2) a separate hose connection for constant
monitoring of air pressure build-up in the line. Low pressure air shall be slowly
introduced into the sealed line until the internal air pressure reaches 4.0 psig greater
than the average back pressure of any groundwater above pipe, but not greater than
10.0 psig. After a constant pressure of 4.0 psig is reached, the air supply shall be
throttled to maintain that internal pressure for at least 2 minutes or until the
temperature of the entering air to equalize with the temperature of the pipe wall.
When temperatures have been equalized and the pressure stabilized at 4.0 psig, the
air hose from the control panel to the air supply shall be disconnected.
10. The continuous monitoring pressure gauge shall then be observed while the pressure
is decreased to no less than 3.5 psig (greater than the average back pressure of any
groundwater over the pipe). At a reading of 3.5 psig, timing shall commence with a
stop watch or other timing device that is at least 99.8 percent accurate.
11. If the time shown in Table 02735-1 (at the end of this Section) for the designated pipe
size and length elapses before the air pressure drops 1.0 psig, the section
undergoing test shall have passed the leakage test. The test may be discontinued
once the prescribed time has elapsed even though the 1.0 psig drop has not
occurred.
12. If the pressure drops 1.0 psig before the appropriate time shown in Table 02735-1
has elapsed, the air loss rate shall be considered excessive and the section of pipe
has failed the test.
13. If the section fails to meet the above requirements, the Contractor shall determine at
his own expense the source, or sources of leakage, and he shall repair or replace all
defective materials and/or workmanship to the satisfaction of the Engineer. The
extent and type of repair as well as results, shall be subject to the approval of the
Engineer. The completed pipe installation shall then be retested and required to
meet the requirements of this test.
14. The times shown in Table 02735-1 are for the length of main sewer tested. For
lengths other than those shown, the time to be interpolated. Further, the tables do
not have any reduction of time for length of laterals connected to the section of sewer
being tested since it normally is not significant. For all precise calculation of time
allowance including laterals, refer to UNI -Bell UNI -B-6 publication and the sample
calculations and formula shown at the rear of this section.
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B. Manhole Vacuum Testing
General
a. After the manhole has been completely constructed, the frame installed
thereon, and the trench backfilled, a vacuum test shall be performed.
b. Any damage caused to properties due to sewage handling and/or sewage
backup while vacuum testing shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.
2. Vacuum Testing Equipment - Furnish testing equipment as specified in the
manufacturer's written instructions. For this procedure, pressure gauge MUST read in
inches of mercury, not in psi.
3. Vacuum Test Procedures
Perform vacuum testing in accordance with the testing equipment
manufacturer's written instructions.
b. Draw a vacuum of 10 inches of mercury and close the valves.
Manhole will be acceptable when vacuum does not drop below 9 inches of
mercury for the following manhole sizes and times:
1) 4 -Foot Diameter - 60 seconds.
2) 5 -Foot Diameter - 75 seconds.
3) 6 -Foot Diameter - 90 seconds.
Repair or replace defective manholes and retest.
4. If the manhole fails to meet the above testing requirements, the Contractor shall
determine, at his own expense, the source(s) of the leakage, and he shall repair or
replace all defective materials and/or workmanship to the satisfaction of the
Engineer. The extent and type of repair, as well as results, shall be subject to the
approval of the Engineer. The completed repairs shall then be retested and required
to meet the leakage requirements of this test.
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TABLE 02735-1
LOW PRESSURE AIR TESTING OF SEWERS
PIPE
DIAMETER
(INCHES
*SHORTEST
TIME
(MIN:SEC)
LENGTH
FOR
SHORTEST
TIME (FT.)
I TIME FOR
LONGER
LENGTH
(SEC.)
TIME (MIN:SEC) FOR LENGTH (L) SHOWN
100 FT.
7150 FT.
200 FT.
250 FT.
300 FT.
350 FT.
4
3:46
597
0.380 L
3:46
3:46
3:46
3:46
3:46
3:46
6
5:40
398
0.855 L
5:40
5:40
5:40
5:40
5:40
5:40
8
7:34
298
1.520 L
7:34
7:34
7:34
7:34
7:36
8:52
10
9:26
239
2.374 L
9:26
9:26
9:26
9:53
11:52
13:51
12
11:20
199
3.418 L
11:20
11:20
11:24
14:15
17:05
19:56
15
14:10
159
5.342 L
14:10
14:10
17:48
22:15
26:42
31:09
18
17:00
133
7.692 L
17:00
19:13
25:38
32:03
38:27
44:52
21
19:50
114
10.470 L
19:50
26:10
34:54
43:37
52:21
61:00
24
22:40
99
13.674 L
22:47
34:11
45:34
56:58
68:22
79:46
27
25:30
88
17.306 L
28:51
43:16
57:41
72:07
86:32
100:57
30
28:20
80
21.366 L
35:37
53:25
71:13
89:02
106:50
124:38
33
31:10
72
25.852 L
43:05
64:38
86:10
107:43
129:16
150:43
36
34:00
66
30.768 L
51:17
76:55
102:34
128:12
153:50
179:29
*Time allowed for 1.0 psig drop in pressure.
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LOW PRESSURE AIR TESTING OF NEW SEWERS
Date:
Project:_
Contractor:
Weather:
Job No.
Contract No.
Section
Tested (List
Manholes)
Length
(Feet)
Diameter
(Inches)
Material
Time
Start/Time
Finish
Time
Interval
(Minutes)
Air Pressure
Initial/Final
(psig)
Total
Pressure
Loss (psig)
Pass/
Fail
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
COMMENTS:
WITNESS:
OWNER/ENGINEER
Name
WITNESS:
CONTRACTOR
Name
Title
Title
Signature
Signature
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MANHOLE VACUUM TEST
Date:
Project:_
Contractor:
Weather:
Job No.
Contract No.
Manhole No.
Inside Diameter (Feet)
Required Test Time
(Seconds)
Initial Vacuum
(10 inches)
Final Vacuum
Pass/Fail
COMMENTS:
WITNESS:
OWNER/ENGINEER
Name
WITNESS:
CONTRACTOR
Name
Title
Title
Signature
Signature
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 02831
FENCES AND GATES
PART1 GENERAL
1.01. SECTION INCLUDES
1. This section includes requirements for providing Gardner Fence System, gates, and
accessories, as indicated herein and as shown on the drawings.
1.02. REFERENCES
ASTM D4216 Standard Specification for Rigid PVC Building Products Compound
Gardner Fence Product Manual
Systems
1.03. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1. The fence system and all accessories shall be provided by Gardner Fence Systems as
detailed on Drawings.
2. Gates shall be provided by Gardner Fence Systems as detailed on Drawings or as indicated
by Owner.
1.04. SUBMITTALS
1. A. Provide in accordance with Section 01300, Submittals, as supplemented herein unless
requirements are specifically amended herein. Submittals shall include, but not be limited to,
the following:The contractor awarded the project shall submit shop drawings of fence and
gates with all dimensions, materials, details, and finishes for owners approval prior to
fabricating and delivery. Drawings must include post foundations.
2. Product data: The contractor awarded the project shall submit to the owner for approval the
manufacturer's catalog cuts indicating material compliance and specified options.
3. The Contractor awarded the project shall submit the Manufacturer's Installation instructions.
1.05. PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS
1. Submit under provisions of Section 01700, Record Documents.
2. Submit as -built drawings of the fence and gate.
3. Accurately record actual locations of perimeter posts relative to property lines.
1.06. QUALITY ASSURANCE
1. Perform Work in accordance with Gardner Fence Systems - Product Manual and
manufacturer's instructions.
2. Manufacturer shall provide a warranty against failure for the fence, double swing gate, and all
associated parts for a period of 1 year minimum, failure being any manufacturing defect that
prohibits normal operation.
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3. Fence contractor shall provide a 1 year labor warranty on workmanship and against failure of
the fence, double swing gate and all associated parts, failure being defined as any
manufacturing or installation defect that prohibits normal operation.
1.07. PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE AND PROTECTION
Materials shall be delivered to the site in an undamaged condition. Materials shall be carefully
stored off the ground to provide proper protection against oxidation caused by ground contact.
Defective or damaged materials shall be replaced by the Contractor at no expense to the
Owner.
PART PRODUCTS
2.01. MATERIALS
PVC Vinyl Fence
Rail: Gardner Fence Systems: 4 Rail 100% Vinyl Fence (Rigid PVC Class 1-43033-
41-2100) as indicated on the Drawings.
2. Post: Gardner Fence Systems: Standard 4 Rail Post (Rigid PVC Class 1-43033-41-
2100) as indicated on the Drawings.
3. Post Caps: Gardner Fence Systems: Outside Pyramid Cap (Rigid PVC Class 1-
43033-41-2100) or as specified by Owner.
4. Color: All fence materials shall be furnished in Ply Gem Tan or as specified by Owner.
Gates
General: No installation of gates will be made unless directed by Owner/Engineer.
Gate type, width and location shall be as indicated herein and on the
drawings.
b. Gate shall be furnished by Gardner Fence Systems and conform to
Manufacturer's product manual specifications.
2. Color: All gates shall be furnished in Ply Gem Tan or as specified by Owner.
Concrete - Type specified in Section 03001, Concrete.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01. INSTALLATION
Fence shall be installed to the lines and grades indicated and per Manufacture's product
manual. Line posts shall be spaced equidistant at intervals of 8 feet on center as specified in
the Manufacture's product manual. Terminal (corner, gate, and pull) posts shall be set at
abrupt changes in vertical and horizontal alignment. Install PVC fence in accordance with
ASTM XXX.
Set terminal posts at beginning and end of each continuous length of fence and where abrupt
changes in grade or direction of fence occur (30° or more).
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3. Set posts in concrete. Dig holes having a diameter 4 times the diameter of the post, and 6"
[152 mm] deeper than the bottom of the post [2.5 feet total]. Forms are not necessary or
recommended. All posts to be 24" minimum depth from surface.
4. Check each post for vertical and top alignment.
5. Allow a minimum of 24 hours after setting posts before railing. Begin with bottom rail first.
Slide rail through the middle post. Use notching tool to notch the rail end per Manufacturer's
product manual detail and insert into the third post. Repeat the process with the remaining
rails moving upwards and alternating the starting post as shown on Drawings.
6. Fill posts with concrete and rebar.
3.02. EXCAVATION
Post holes shall be cleared of loose material. Waste material shall be disposed of by the
Contractor. Ground surface irregularities along the fence line shall be eliminated to the extent
necessary to maintain no clearance between the bottom of the fence fabric and finish grade.
3.03. GATES
Gates shall be installed at the locations shown on the drawings and per Manufacture
installation instructions. Hinged gates shall be mounted to swing as indicated. Latches, stops,
and keepers shall be installed as required. Slide gate shall be installed as recommended by
the manufacturer. Hinge pins, and hardware shall be welded or otherwise secured to prevent
removal.
3.04. ERECTION TOLERANCES
Maximum Variation from Plumb: 1/4 -inch.
Maximum Offset from True Position: 1 -inch.
3.05. ADJUSTING AND DEMONSTRATION
Adjust gate to operate smoothly, easily, and quietly, free of binding, warping, excessive
defection, distortion, non -alignment, misplacement, disruption, or malfunction, throughout the
entire operating range. Confirm that latches and locks engage accurately and securely without
forcing or binding.
Lubricate hardware and other moving parts.
3.06. CLEANUP
Remove waste fencing materials and other debris from site. Restore area around fence to
finish grade.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 03001
CONCRETE
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01. SECTION INCLUDES
A. Foundations, foundation walls, slabs -on -grade, bench walls, and miscellaneous concrete.
B. Equipment pads.
C. Sidewalks.
D. Formwork and form liners.
E. Reinforcing steel bars and accessories.
F. Concrete mixes.
G. Concrete testing.
H. Concrete finishes.
I. Concrete curing and protection.
J. Bonding agent.
K. Concrete slab sealer.
L. Repair to new defective (and existing) concrete.
M. Saw cutting concrete and repair to exposed steel reinforcement.
N. Leakage testing.
O. Non -shrink grout.
P. Chemical adhesive system to install dowels and anchor bolts.
Q. Foundation dampproofing.
R. Waterstops.
S. Joint filler and sealant.
T. Restrictions regarding embedments in concrete.
1.02. RELATED SECTIONS
A. Section 02601 — PRECAST CONCRETE MANHOLES AND STRUCTURES
1.03. REFERENCES
The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications
are referred to in the text by the basic designation only.
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A. American Concrete Institute (ACI)
ACI 201.1
Guide for Conducting a Visual Inspection of Concrete in Service
ACI 211.1
Selecting Proportions for Normal, Heavyweight, and Mass Concrete
ACI 301
Specifications for Structural Concrete
ACI 302.1
Guide for Concrete Floor and Slab Construction
ACI 304
Measuring, Mixing, Transporting and Placing Concrete
ACI 305
Hot Weather Concreting
ACI 306
Cold Weather Concreting
ACI 308
Guide to Curing Concrete
ACI 309
Guide for Consolidation of Concrete
ACI 315
Details and Detailing of Concrete Reinforcement
ACI 315R
Manual of Engineering and Placing Drawings for Reinforced Concrete Structures
ACI 318
Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete
ACI 347
Recommended Practice for Concrete Formwork
ACI 350
Code Requirements for Environmental Engineering Concrete Structures
B. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
ASTM A185
Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement, Plain, for Concrete
ASTM A497
Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement, Deformed, for Concrete
ASTM A615
Deformed and Plain Billet Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
ASTM C31
Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field
ASTM C33
Concrete Aggregates
ASTM C39
Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
ASTM C88
Soundness of Aggregates
ASTM C94
Ready -Mixed Concrete
ASTM C136
Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
ASTM C143
Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic -Cement Concrete
ASTM C150
Portland Cement
ASTM C172
Sampling Freshly Mixed concrete
ASTM C231
Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method
ASTM C260
Air -Entraining Admixtures for Concrete
ASTM C309
Liquid Membrane Forming Compounds for Curing Concrete
ASTM C494
Chemical Admixtures for Concrete
ASTM C595
Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
ASTM C618
Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined Natural Pozzolan for Use in Concrete
ASTM C989
Ground Granulated Blast -Furnace Slag for Use in Concrete
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1.04. SUBMITTALS
A. Submit Concrete Mix Designs - Concrete mixes used on this project shall be either
established mixes verified by "Field Test Data" or new custom laboratory designed "Trial
Mixtures." Requirements for either option are as follows.
All data shall be dated within the last 12 months. Partial submittal will not be reviewed.
1. List amount and sources of mix ingredients:
• cement
• pozzolans (fly ash and slag)
fine aggregate
• coarse aggregate
water
• admixtures (including fibers)
2. Strength Test Reports - The average strengths shall be higher than the required
average compressive strengths (f'cr) as per ACI 301, paragraph 4.2.3.3.
3. Typed letter signed by an official from concrete supplier stating that all ingredients for
proposed mix(es) are identical and from the same source as ingredients used for
concrete in provided strength test reports.
4. Certified tests of fine and coarse aggregates meeting requirements in Part 2 of this
specification.
5. Certified statement from source of fine and coarse aggregates pertaining to history of
alkali -aggregate reactivity (ASR) or State DOT confirmation that ASR issues are not
evident at the aggregate source.
6. Certified mill test of cement and fly ash or slag.
7. Certified test for amount of water-soluble chloride ion (CL-) in concrete.
8. One-page admixture catalog cuts.
B. Submit one-page catalog cut for bonding agent.
C. Submit one-page catalog cut for retarding admixture.
D. Submit one-page catalog cut for surface -applied hot weather evaporation reducer.
E. Submit a written statement regarding Contractor's anticipated curing procedures.
F. Reinforcing Steel - Submit shop drawings in accordance with ACI 301, ACI 315 and ACI
315R, as modified below.
1. Drawings shall be clearly drawn and show enough details to locate every bar without
the need to refer to the Contract Drawings. All construction and control joints must be
shown. Photocopies of Contract Drawings, in whole or in part, will not be acceptable.
2. No fabrication shall commence until shop drawings are approved. All bars shall be
shop fabricated.
G. Submit catalog cuts for non -shrink grout.
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H. Submit catalog cuts for chemical adhesive system used to install dowels and threaded
anchor bolts into hardened concrete and masonry.
I. Submit catalog cuts for joint filler and sealant.
J. Submit catalog cut for slab sealer.
K. Submit catalog cuts for waterstops and waterstop accessories, clearly indicating which
item(s) are to be used.
L. Submit special requests for embedment of conduit, etc. Reference restrictions in Part 3 of this
specification.
1.05. COORDINATION
A. Coordinate all concrete placements with work indicated in all specifications and on all
Contract Drawings.
B. Coordinate the installation of all cast -in (embedded) items (i.e., grating frames, access
hatches, anchor rods, etc.) prior to start of concrete placement. Post -installation of cast -in
(embedded) items will not be allowed.
C. Contractor shall receive approval on anticipated curing and protection procedures prior to
placement of all concrete.
D. Coordinate all concrete placements with testing and inspection requirements specified herein.
1.06. QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. The concrete batch plant providing concrete to this project shall be certified by the North
Carolina DOT.
B. Bar Identification and Mill Test Reports - All reinforcing bars shall have the manufacturer's
mill marking rolled into the bar which shall indicate the producer, size, type, and grade.
C. Concrete testing shall be performed prior to and during placement.
PART PRODUCTS
2.01. FORMWORK
A. Form materials shall be new wood, new plywood, or steel. Worn, used forms will not be
allowed on exposed work.
B. Chamfer forming strips for exposed edges of concrete.
1. Exposed edges and outside corners of concrete shall be formed with 3/4 -inch by 3/4 -
inch chamfer forming strips.
2. Downstream side of weir plates shall be formed with 3 -inch by 3 -inch chamber
forming strips.
C. Forms shall be coated with a release agent which will not stain concrete or absorb moisture.
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D. Form Ties
Form ties shall leave no metal closer than 1 -inch to the surface of the finished
concrete. The ends of the form ties shall create cone-shaped tie holes for sealing
with plug mortar.
2. Ties used for watertight and below -grade structures shall consist of a waterstop.
2.02. REINFORCING STEEL
A. Deformed Reinforcing Bars - ASTM A615, Grade 60.
B. Threaded rebar splicing system shall be a fabricated assembly with a mechanical splice
capable of developing 125 percent of the specified yield strength (75 ksi for Grade 60 bars).
Use Barsplice Products, Inc. "BPI Barsplicer System," ERICO "Lenton Form Saver," Dayton
Superior "Threaded Splicing Systems," or equal.
C. Expansion joint dowel and sleeve system shall consist of a deformed or smooth dowel
provided with a close fitting sleeve of plastic, or of steel pipe or conduit.
D. Welded Wire Reinforcement (WWR)- ASTM A185 for plain wire or A497 for deformed wire,
supplied in flat sheets only.
E. Bar Supports and Bolsters
Bar supports and bolsters shall be a non-bleeding and non -staining material where
concrete surfaces remain exposed. Plastic, plastic tipped, or stainless steel bar
supports shall be used for this purpose.
2. Bar supports bearing on grade, insulation, or fill material shall be continuous runner
type supplied with continuous welded -on plates, or minimum 4000 psi precast
concrete blocks specifically cast for this intended use to assure proper support of
reinforcement. Individual high chair supports will not be considered adequate.
The use of pavers, brick, or concrete masonry units (CMU) to support reinforcement
shall not be permitted.
2.03. CONCRETE
A. Concrete Classes and Their Use
Mix A - All general uses not otherwise specified or provided for below
Mix C - Concrete fill topping (not exposed to flowing water) and pipe supports and
encasements
Mix D - Concrete thrust blocks (below grade)
Mix E - Sidewalks, curbs, exterior slabs
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(1) These maximum water/cement ratios shall be considered for selection of supplier's mix
designs. The water/cement ratio specified in the approved mix designs shall be the
maximum used in production.
2) Tolerance for air content is ±1-1/2 percent.
B. All concrete exposed to weather or freezing temperatures shall be air -entrained as specified
in the above chart.
C. Without plasticizers, concrete slump for flatwork shall not exceed 3 inches. Wall concrete,
columns, deep beams, and other vertical placements (without plasticizers) shall be placed
with a maximum slump of 4 inches.
2.04. MATERIALS
A. Cement shall be Portland cement Type I or Type II and shall conform to ASTM C150.
B. Pozzolans
Fly ash shall meet the requirements of ASTM C618 Class F, except as modified
below:
a. Loss of Ignition, Maximum - 5.0 percent.
b. Maximum Retained on #325 Sieve - 30 percent.
A blend of Portland cement and fly ash shall be between 15 to 25 percent of total
cementitious content.
2. Blastfurnace slag shall meet the requirements of ASTM C989 and be specifically
manufactured to produce higher concrete strengths and provide greater resistance to
chloride penetration and sulfate attack.
A blend of Portland cement and ground iron blastfurnace slag shall contain no more
than 50 percent slag. The resulting blend of cementitious material shall meet the
requirements of ASTM C595.
C. Aggregates
Fine Aggregate (Sand)
Natural or manufactured siliceous sand.
b. Quantity of deleterious substances as approved by State DOT or as limited
by Table 1 of ASTM C33.
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Minimum
Maximum
Maximum
Coarse
Total
Water/
Water -
28 -Day
Aggregate
Cementitious
Cement
Air
Soluble
Compressive
Size per
Content
Ratio
Content
Chloride
Mix
Strength (psi)
ASTM C33
(lbs/CY)
(w/c)(1)
%(2)
Ion CL-)
A
4,500
#57
575
0.42
6.0
0.30
[A]
4,000
#57
550
0.44
6.0
0.30
C
4,000
#7
550
0.44
7.0
0.15
D
3,000
#57
450
0.50
--
--
E
5,000
1 #57 1
600
0.40
1 6.0 1
0.15
(1) These maximum water/cement ratios shall be considered for selection of supplier's mix
designs. The water/cement ratio specified in the approved mix designs shall be the
maximum used in production.
2) Tolerance for air content is ±1-1/2 percent.
B. All concrete exposed to weather or freezing temperatures shall be air -entrained as specified
in the above chart.
C. Without plasticizers, concrete slump for flatwork shall not exceed 3 inches. Wall concrete,
columns, deep beams, and other vertical placements (without plasticizers) shall be placed
with a maximum slump of 4 inches.
2.04. MATERIALS
A. Cement shall be Portland cement Type I or Type II and shall conform to ASTM C150.
B. Pozzolans
Fly ash shall meet the requirements of ASTM C618 Class F, except as modified
below:
a. Loss of Ignition, Maximum - 5.0 percent.
b. Maximum Retained on #325 Sieve - 30 percent.
A blend of Portland cement and fly ash shall be between 15 to 25 percent of total
cementitious content.
2. Blastfurnace slag shall meet the requirements of ASTM C989 and be specifically
manufactured to produce higher concrete strengths and provide greater resistance to
chloride penetration and sulfate attack.
A blend of Portland cement and ground iron blastfurnace slag shall contain no more
than 50 percent slag. The resulting blend of cementitious material shall meet the
requirements of ASTM C595.
C. Aggregates
Fine Aggregate (Sand)
Natural or manufactured siliceous sand.
b. Quantity of deleterious substances as approved by State DOT or as limited
by Table 1 of ASTM C33.
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C. Graded within the limits of ASTM C33.
2. Coarse Aggregate
a. Crushed stone or crushed gravel.
b. Quantity of deleterious substances as approved by North Carolina DOT or as
limited by Table 3 of ASTM C33 for Class [3S] [4S] aggregates.
C. Graded within the limits of ASTM C33.
3. Five cycle soundness tests for fine and coarse aggregates shall meet the
requirements of ASTM C33.
PERCENTLOSS
(1) If provided results of soundness tests exceed these limits, it would be acceptable
to provide a certified letter attesting to the favorable performance of the fine
aggregates as outlined in ASTM C33, Article 8.
(2) Soundness tests for coarse aggregates do not need to be provided if they are
approved by State DOT for use with concrete. Submit verification of such.
4. Source of fine and coarse aggregates shall not have a history pertaining to alkali -
aggregate reactivity. In the event that aggregate source with potential alkali -
aggregate reactivity is unavoidable, at least two of the following measures shall be
taken to minimize this reaction:
a. Provide low alkali cement (<0.60 percent alkalies).
b. Use lithium -based additives.
C. Test aggregates to show non-reactive.
d. Use fly ash (minimum 20 percent content) or slag.
D. Mixing Water - Clear and potable.
E. Acceleration admixtures are only allowed to shorten cold weather protection periods.
2.05. ADMIXTURES
A. General - Admixtures other than those specified may only be used after written approval by
the Engineer.
B. Admixtures shall be as manufactured by BASF Chemical Company; Sika Corporation; The
Euclid Chemical Company; W.R. Grace, Inc.; or equal.
C. Air Entrainment Admixture - All concrete requiring air entrainment shall contain an air
entrainment admixture meeting the requirements of ASTM C260.
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MAGNESIUM SULFATE
SODIUM SULFATE
Fine aggregate(')
15
10
Coarse aggregate (2)
18
12
(1) If provided results of soundness tests exceed these limits, it would be acceptable
to provide a certified letter attesting to the favorable performance of the fine
aggregates as outlined in ASTM C33, Article 8.
(2) Soundness tests for coarse aggregates do not need to be provided if they are
approved by State DOT for use with concrete. Submit verification of such.
4. Source of fine and coarse aggregates shall not have a history pertaining to alkali -
aggregate reactivity. In the event that aggregate source with potential alkali -
aggregate reactivity is unavoidable, at least two of the following measures shall be
taken to minimize this reaction:
a. Provide low alkali cement (<0.60 percent alkalies).
b. Use lithium -based additives.
C. Test aggregates to show non-reactive.
d. Use fly ash (minimum 20 percent content) or slag.
D. Mixing Water - Clear and potable.
E. Acceleration admixtures are only allowed to shorten cold weather protection periods.
2.05. ADMIXTURES
A. General - Admixtures other than those specified may only be used after written approval by
the Engineer.
B. Admixtures shall be as manufactured by BASF Chemical Company; Sika Corporation; The
Euclid Chemical Company; W.R. Grace, Inc.; or equal.
C. Air Entrainment Admixture - All concrete requiring air entrainment shall contain an air
entrainment admixture meeting the requirements of ASTM C260.
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D. Water Reducing Admixture - All concrete shall contain a water reducing admixture that meets
the requirements of ASTM C494 Type A (water reducing) or Type F (superplasticizer). This
admixture shall not contain chlorides.
E. Retarding Admixture - If air temperatures are expected to exceed 85 degrees F during the
placement and/or finishing of any flatwork, a retarding admixture shall be used that meets the
requirements of ASTM C494 Type D.
F. Evaporation Reducer - For all concrete flatwork during hot and/or windy weather conditions,
apply to freshly placed concrete prior to finishing. Use BASF Chemical Company "Confilm,"
L&M Construction Chemicals "E -Con," Conspec (by Dayton Superior) "Aquafilm," or equal.
2.06. OTHER PRODUCTS
A. Bonding Agent — When placing freshly -mixed concrete against existing hardened concrete,
use a corrosion inhibiting, non -vapor barrier, extended open time bonding compound.
Use Sika Corporation "Armatec 110 EpoCem," The Euclid Chemical Company "Duralprep
A.C.," Larsen Products Corporation "Weld -Crete," or equal.
B. Liquid curing compound shall only be used during cold weather conditions and curing of
foundation wall strip footings. When allowed, use a dissipating, VOC-compliant, water-based
membrane forming with fugitive dye, conforming to ASTM C309, Type 1-D. Curing compound
shall be applied at twice the manufacturer's recommended application rate.
Use Euclid Chemical Company "Tammscure WB 30D," SYMONS Corporation "Resi-Chem
Clear Cure 1 D," W.R. Meadows, Inc. "1100 -Clear" (with optional fugitive dye), or equal.
C. Slab sealer shall be Sika Corporation "Sikagard 701W," Euclid Chemical Company "Euco-
Gard 100," BASF Chemical Company "Enviroseal 20," or equal.
D. After material sources have been established and approved, these sources shall not be
changed for the duration of the project.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01. FORMS
A. Earth cut forms shall not be used; all footings, base slabs, etc., shall be formed.
B. Contractor is responsible for design and bracing of all forms for strength, integrity, and to
produce the desired tolerances and finishes.
3.02. TOLERANCES FOR FORMED SURFACES
A. Tolerances apply to concrete dimensions only, not to positioning of reinforcing steel or cast-
in/embedded items.
1. Variation from plumb:
a. In the lines and surfaces of columns, piers, walls, and other vertical members:
1/4 inch
b. For exposed corners of walls and columns, construction/ control joint
rooves, and other conspicuous vertical lines:
1/4 inch
2. Variation from level or from grades specified:
a. In slab soffits, ceilings and beam soffits, measured before removal of
supporting shores:
1/4 inch
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3.03. DEVELOPMENT AND SPLICE LENGTHS
A. All splicing of reinforcing bars shall be lap -spliced with bars placed in contact with each other
and wired securely.
B. Minimum lap splice or development length for reinforcing bars shall be minimum of T-6"
3.04. CONCRETE COVER
A. Clear concrete cover not indicated on Drawings shall conform to ACI 318 and ACI 350, as
applicable. However, in no case shall the clear cover be less than 1-1/2 inches.
B. Contrary to the practice permitted by CRSI, the use of brick or CMU block supports for
reinforcement shall not be permitted. Only special made wire bar supports or special cast,
precast concrete blocks shall be allowed.
C. All metal and plastic bar supports bearing on grade shall have continuous runners to prevent
settlement during construction activities.
3.05. CLEANING
A. Prior to concrete deposition, reinforcing steel shall be free from mortar, mud, loose mill and
rust scale, grease, oil or any other coatings, including ice, that would destroy or reduce bond
with the concrete.
3.06. PREPARATION, MIXING, AND HANDLING OF CONCRETE
A. Batch Plant Requirements - Measurement of materials at the batch plant shall be in
accordance with ASTM C94.
B. Mixing Methods - All concrete shall be ready mixed to meet the requirements of ASTM C94.
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b. In exposed lintels, sills, parapets, grooves, tops of walls, slab edges, and
other conspicuous horizontal lines:
1/4 inch
3.
Variation of the linear lines of structures from position in plan and related position
of columns, walls, and partitions:
1/2 inch
4.
Variation in the sizes and location of sleeves, floor openings, and wall openings:
+1/4 inch
5.
Variation in thickness of slabs and walls:
-1/4 inch
+1/2 inch
6.
Footings and thickened edges of slabs:
a. Variations in dimensions in plan:
-1/2 inch
+2 inches
b. Misplacement or eccentricity:
• 2 percent of the footing width in the direction of misplacement but not
more than 2 inches
C. Thickness:
• Decrease inspecified thickness
5 percent
• Increase in specified thickness. No limit but increased thickness must
be maintained for minimum 5 feet 0 inch length
7.
Stairs
a. Treads shall be level and true and top surfaces shall not vary more than 1/8
inch from side to side or back to front.
b. Riser heights shall not vary more than 3/8 inch in height on any run of stairs.
C. Tread depths shall not vary more than 3/8 inch in height on any run of stairs.
3.03. DEVELOPMENT AND SPLICE LENGTHS
A. All splicing of reinforcing bars shall be lap -spliced with bars placed in contact with each other
and wired securely.
B. Minimum lap splice or development length for reinforcing bars shall be minimum of T-6"
3.04. CONCRETE COVER
A. Clear concrete cover not indicated on Drawings shall conform to ACI 318 and ACI 350, as
applicable. However, in no case shall the clear cover be less than 1-1/2 inches.
B. Contrary to the practice permitted by CRSI, the use of brick or CMU block supports for
reinforcement shall not be permitted. Only special made wire bar supports or special cast,
precast concrete blocks shall be allowed.
C. All metal and plastic bar supports bearing on grade shall have continuous runners to prevent
settlement during construction activities.
3.05. CLEANING
A. Prior to concrete deposition, reinforcing steel shall be free from mortar, mud, loose mill and
rust scale, grease, oil or any other coatings, including ice, that would destroy or reduce bond
with the concrete.
3.06. PREPARATION, MIXING, AND HANDLING OF CONCRETE
A. Batch Plant Requirements - Measurement of materials at the batch plant shall be in
accordance with ASTM C94.
B. Mixing Methods - All concrete shall be ready mixed to meet the requirements of ASTM C94.
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A written delivery slip or ticket, prepared and signed by the plant operator shall be made out
at the proportioning plant for each truck load batch. Each slip shall show the following
information:
• Truck number
• Date and time truck is batched
• Ticket number
• Mix designation of concrete (per paragraph 2.03.A)
• Cubic yards of concrete
• Cement brand, type and weight in pounds
• Weight in pounds of each size and type of aggregate
• Admixtures, brand and weight in pounds and ounces
• Moisture content of fine and coarse aggregates
• Water added to the batch at the plant
• Water added to the batch during transport
• Water added to the batch at the job site
The driver shall record the number of gallons of water added during transport and at the job
site. In no case shall the w/c ratio be exceeded.
Any truck delivering concrete to the job site without a delivery slip will be rejected and shall
immediately depart from the job site.
C. Heating and Cooling of Materials - The batch plant shall be equipped to heat aggregates and
water, or cool water with ice, and cool aggregates by shading and/or spraying with cool water
to obtain acceptable concrete delivery temperatures in the range of 55 to 85 degrees F.
Aggregates shall not contain ice or have frozen lumps nor shall they be heated to a
temperature over 120 degrees F.
3.07. EMBEDMENTS IN CONCRETE
A. Install and secure all cast -in components in accordance with manufacturer's
recommendations, prior to concrete placement.
B. Embed no pipes other than electrical conduit in structural concrete.
Obtain approval from Engineer for any variation from the following requirements unless
shown on the Drawings. Make request in writing accompanied by suitable sketch.
1. Do not cut or displace any reinforcement.
2. Do not place conduit between concrete surfaces and reinforcement.
3. Restrict O.D. of conduit to 1/4 of slab thickness. Keep within middle half of that
thickness.
4. Place parallel conduits apart at least six times O.D. of conduit being used.
5. Conduits that cross must be bent such that they cross between 45 and 90 degrees
from each other.
6. Conduits that cross can touch each other, but no more than three conduits can cross
at any given location.
7. Do not embed conduit in beams.
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3.08. CONCRETE PLACEMENT
A. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer (and Special Inspector when required) a minimum of
48 hours in advance of placement to allow sufficient time for inspection and for any corrective
measures which are subsequently required.
B. Concrete shall be placed in accordance with ACI 304 and ACI 318.
C. Concrete shall be placed and vibrated in lifts not exceeding 30 inches.
D. Curing and protection of the concrete shall begin immediately after completion of the finishing
operation.
E. Adjacent concrete placements (sections) shall not be placed any sooner than three days
since newly cast sections.
3.09. FORM REMOVAL
A. The Contractor shall assume full responsibility for the strength of all components from which
forms are removed.
B. Forms and supports shall remain undisturbed until the concrete has attained sufficient
strength to support its own weight in addition to any anticipated loads (temporary or
permanent) that may be placed upon it during subsequent work. In no event shall forms be
loosened or removed prior to 24 hours' wet cure time. Re -shore at midspan where necessary.
C. Vertical forms such as beam side forms, column forms, and wall forms may be removed at
any time after 24 hours, provided that stripping does not damage surfaces and such action
does not endanger any part of the structure. Coordinate timing of form removal with rub finish
requirements.
D. No structural forms supporting suspended slabs or beams shall be removed prior to concrete
attaining at least 80 percent of the required design strength and less than 14 days. During
cold weather conditions, field cured cylinders shall also be made to determine in-place
concrete strengths.
E. Residue of the form release agent shall be completely cleaned off the concrete surface.
3.10. FINISHING
A. The finish of all walls and slabs (vertical and horizontal surfaces, respectively) shall be as
described below and in accordance with the schedules at the end of this Article.
B. As -Cast Wall Finishes
Type I - Rough Form Finish - Tie holes and defects shall be filled with patching
mortar. Fins exceeding 1/4 -inch in height shall be chipped off or rubbed off.
Otherwise, surfaces shall be left with the texture imprinted by the forms.
2. Type II - Smooth Form Finish - The form facing material shall produce a smooth,
hard, uniform texture on the concrete.
Tie holes and defects (including bugholes) shall be patched with a grout rubbing
mixture as defined below. All fins shall be completely removed.
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C. Rubbed Wall Finishes - The following finishes shall be produced on concrete with a Type II
smooth form finish. Where a rubbed finish is to be applied, the forms shall have been
removed and necessary patching completed.
Type III - New Concrete, Smooth Rubbed Finish - New concrete is defined here as
concrete less than seven days old.
a. The finishing shall be applied no later than the day following form removal
(green concrete maximum seven days old). Surfaces shall be wetted and
rubbed with a carborundum brick until uniform color and texture are
produced.
b. No cement grout shall be used other than the cement paste drawn from the
concrete itself by the rubbing process. Delayed application of Type III finish
will not be accepted. A Type IV finish will be required.
2. Type IV - Old Concrete, Grout -Cleaned Rubbed Finish - Old concrete is defined here
as concrete over seven days old that cannot be "green rubbed."
a. The walls shall have previously received a Type II finish. This finish will not
hide projections caused by form slippage and alignment problems.
b. Large areas more than 12 feet high or 24 feet long shall be marked off with
chalk lines to produce a uniform overall pattern.
C. A grout rubbing mixture shall be 1 part Portland cement and 1-1/2 parts fine
sand mixed to a stiff masonry mortar consistency.
The sand and the Portland cement shall be obtained from the concrete plant
where the concrete was purchased and shall be the same as used in the
concrete.
d. The surface shall be soaked with water. The surface being worked on shall
not be in direct sunlight while finishing. Curing in direct sunlight is acceptable.
e. Immediately after soaking, apply the grout rubbing mixture with a rubber or
cork float. The material is spread to form a paste over the area being worked
on.
The applicator shall always work to a wet edge.
If the area starts to visually lighten up or dry, water can be added by shaking
a wetted brush onto the surface.
The coated area shall be permitted to set similar to waiting for a concrete
floor to set.
The applicator shall use a carborundum brick to vigorously work the material
in a circular motion to a smooth rubbed finish. It is not intended to leave a
thin grout coating or a "swirl' or "fan" pattern in the surface.
Should the mixture start to dry out or get too stiff to work, the applicator may
re -wet the wall with either a pump or brush.
When the area is complete, it will be smooth and dark -to -medium grey in
color. The smooth surface will be equal to a medium grade of sand paper
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with no evidence of patterns or individual rubbing strokes. No globs of excess
material shall remain.
Spray surface with liquid curing compound.
When viewed from a distance about 10 to 20 feet, the concrete will appear to
be a uniform grey, creamy smooth surface.
D. Slab Finishes - The finish of all slabs and top of walls shall be described below:
Type A - Floated Finish - After the concrete has been placed, consolidated, struck off,
and leveled, the concrete shall not be worked further until ready for floating.
Preferably a magnesium float will be used.
Floating shall begin when the water sheen has disappeared and when the surface
has stiffened sufficiently to permit the operation. During or after the first floating,
planeness of surface shall be checked with a 10 -foot straightedge.
If water has been brought to the surface by the rough floating operation, additional
floating shall not proceed until this water has evaporated.
The slab is further floated, with all high spots cut down and all low spots filled during
this procedure. The slab shall be finish floated to a uniform sandy texture.
2. Type B - Troweled Finish - The surface shall first receive a Type A floated finish. It
shall then be power troweled and finally hand troweled for thorough consolidation.
Additional trowelings shall be done by hand after the surface has hardened
sufficiently. The final troweling shall produce a ringing sound as the trowel is moved
over the surface.
The finished surface shall be essentially free of trowel marks, uniform in texture and
appearance.
Apply only a light troweled finish on tank base slabs or if the area is to receive a
chemical -resistant finish (CRF).
3. Type C - Broom Finish - First, finish the concrete with a Type A floated finish. The
concrete shall be given a transverse scored texture by drawing a coarse broom
across the surface, perpendicular to the line of travel along the walking surface.
4. Type D - Concrete Floor Sealer - All concrete surfaces identified in the Finish
Schedule, not scheduled to receive other coatings or coverings, shall be sealed as
follows:
Prior to applying floor sealer, thoroughly clean the concrete surface.
1) At new concrete floors, remove all dirt, oil, grease, and other foreign
matter with caustics and detergents.
2) At existing concrete floors, the concrete shall first be cleaned using
an abrasive brush-off blast, followed by caustics and detergents as
needed.
b. Thoroughly rinse and apply two coats of sealer in accordance with
manufacturer's recommendations.
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1) At new concrete floors, the first coating shall be applied as soon as
possible after finishing and curing. The second coating shall be
applied near project completion after installation of all equipment and
piping and after completion of other related construction activities.
2) At existing concrete floors, apply the first coating as soon as possible
after the floor is cleaned. Apply the second coating near project
completion after installation of all equipment and piping and after
completion of other related construction activities.
E. Finish Schedules
TABLE 03001-1 - WALL (VERTICAL) FINISHES
Type I
Rough Form Finish - All concrete not exposed to view. Below -grade walls not
receiving dampproofing, waterproofing, or insulation.
Type II
Smooth Form Finish - The interior of all liquid containment structures, surfaces
formed with form liners and all concrete to be dampproofed, waterproofed,
and/or receive insulation.
Type III
Smooth -Rubbed Finish - Exterior exposed -to -view concrete wall areas. This
(Exterior)
finish shall be carried to a minimum of 6 inches below finished grade.
Type III (1)
Smooth -Rubbed Finish - Interior exposed -to -view concrete wall areas, columns,
(Interior)
curbs, equipment supports and pads, and housekeeping pads.
Waterproofing
Apply bituminous dampproofing where shown on Contract Drawings exterior
walls of intentionally dry areas that are backfilled and/or exposed to liquid..
(1) Unacceptable Type III finish areas shall be refinished with a Type IV grout -cleaned rubbed finish.
TABLE 03001-2 — SLAB (HORIZONTAL) FINISHES
Type A
Floated Finish - At tops of walls and footings, for surfaces intended to receive roofing or
tile, and for surfaces to receive a Type C broom finish.
Type B
Troweled Finish - For interior floors intended as walking surfaces, flow channels, tankage,
and all areas where in contact with liquids (including bench walls). For all horizontal
surfaces (including slabs and concrete toppings) not indicated to receive other finish.
Apply a light troweled finish for surfaces to receive a chemical -resistant finish (CRF) and
for tankage base slabs and concrete toppings.
Type C
Broom Finish - For sidewalks, exterior slabs and platforms, stair treads, landings, exterior
and interior pedestrian ramps, loading docks, and other exterior walking surfaces.
Type D
Concrete Floor Sealer - For interior and exterior exposed to view slabs, stair treads,
landings, etc.
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3.11. CONCRETE EQUIPMENT PADS
A. If sizes are not shown on the Drawings, provide concrete pads 6 inches wider than the
approved equipment in all directions.
B. Prior to placing concrete for equipment pads, use a bonding agent.
C. The sides and top of the equipment pad shall be finished similar to a Type II smooth form
finish and Type B troweled finish, respectively.
3.12. CURING AND PROTECTION
A. All freshly placed concrete shall be protected from adverse weather elements, and from
defacement. As soon as the concrete has been placed and horizontal top surfaces have
received their required finish, provision shall be made for providing sufficient water for
hydration and preventing loss of moisture from the concrete for at least a seven-day period.
B. For the first 24 hours after concrete finishing, no work shall commence nor shall any material
be placed on the newly cast concrete. The exposed concrete surfaces shall be protected
from any potential damage with plywood or other means for the remaining six days of the
curing period.
C. Interruptions, not to exceed a total of four hours are permitted for the purpose of layout or
other required construction needs as long as the surface is not allowed to completely dry. Be
prepared to spray the exposed surface every 15 to 30 minutes.
D. Walls and Other Vertical Members
Immediately after the concrete surface has hardened enough to prevent dilution of
the cement paste, provide continuous moisture for at least the first 24 hours. The
forms shall be intermittently re -moistened and the concrete shall remain tightly
formed and covered thereafter for a total curing period of at least seven days.
2. If wall or column forms are left in place for the entire seven-day cure, the forms can
be loosened only after 24 hours to allow water to soak the sides of the concrete. If
forms are loosened, continuous moisture shall be provided for the entire seven-day
curing period.
If forms are removed in less than seven days, the walls shall be sprayed with water
and tightly sealed with polyethylene or burlap combined with continuous water spray
for the remainder of the seven-day period.
4. If patching and finishing is done after the seven-day wall curing is completed, the
walls shall be further cured by immediately spraying the entire wall surface with a
heavy coating of liquid curing compound.
E. Slabs and Other Flatwork
After finishing and immediately after the concrete surface has hardened enough to
prevent dilution of the cement paste, spray the surface with water to provide
continuous moist curing for at least the first 24 hours.
2. After the initial 24-hour period, soak with water and cover for an additional six days
with waterproof paper or white polyethylene blankets. Wet burlap coverings may be
used if the burlap is kept wet by continuous sprinkling with water. Lap the cover
material at least 12 inches, covering the top and sides of the concrete.
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If cover material is not used, the concrete surfaces shall be kept continuously wet by
spraying or other approved methods.
F. Strip Footings (Note: Strip footings include footings of foundation walls.)
After finishing, apply curing compound at twice the manufacturer's recommended
application rate.
2. Curing compound shall be applied to and seamlessly cover all exposed surfaces.
G. In hot weather conditions (defined in ACI 305), provide curing procedures as outlined above
along with additional provisions required by ACI 305.
H. In cold weather conditions (defined in ACI 306) where heated enclosures are provided and
when continuous moist curing of walls and slabs is not practical, use liquid membrane
forming curing compounds with fugitive dye, applied at twice the manufacturer's standard rate
of application.
For the first 24 hours after concrete finishing, no work shall commence nor shall any material
be placed on newly cast concrete. The exposed concrete surfaces shall be protected from
any potential damage with plywood or other means for the remaining six days of the curing
period.
3.13. SEALING OF CONCRETE
A. The concrete surfaces identified in the Finish Schedule shall be sealed as follows:
The first coating shall be applied as soon as possible after finishing and curing, and
the second coating shall be applied near project completion after installation of all
equipment and piping and after completion of other related construction activities.
2. Apply sealer in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.
3.14. BITUMINOUS WALL DAMPPROOFING
A. Comply with manufacturer's printed recommendations for preparation of wall surface.
B. Clean surfaces of soil, debris, and all foreign matter. Allow cleaned surfaces to dry.
C. Apply a uniform coating of asphalt primer per manufacturer's recommendations.
D. Provide continuous uniform dampproofing coating, 3/32 -inch minimum dry thickness. Apply
dampproofing by brush.
E. Dampproof vertical wall surfaces to within 4 inches of finished grade at top of walls. At bottom
of walls, extend dampproofing across horizontal projection of footing and down face of footing
approximately 2 inches.
F. Apply bituminous primer and dampproofing.
3.15. TESTING FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. The Owner shall hire and pay for the services of an independent testing laboratory to perform
the testing for quality assurance.
B. This testing shall consist of calculation of w/c ratio; measuring slump; air content; and tests
for the compressive strength. Four 6 -inch diameter cylinders shall be made with 1 cylinder to
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be tested at 7 days, 2 cylinders to be tested at 28 days, and 1 cylinder to be tested at 56 days
if the 28 -day strengths are inadequate. These test results will be used by the Contractor to
assist his control of quality.
C. The Contractor shall schedule and provide 48 hours' notice to the independent testing
laboratory. The Contractor shall provide free access to work and cooperate with the testing
laboratory.
D. In general, testing shall be required for each placement in excess of 5 cubic yards.
E. Copies of all test reports shall be mailed directly to the Owner and Engineer by the testing
laboratory as soon as they become available.
F. The Contractor shall accept all test results reported by the testing laboratory. Any disputed
results shall be validated by an independent testing laboratory hired by the Contractor at their
expense.
3.16. REPAIR OF NEWLY CAST CONCRETE
A. Areas of concrete in which cracking, spalling, or other signs of deterioration develop during
initial curing or thereafter until the end of the guarantee period shall be removed and
replaced, or repaired in accordance with this Article.
The Contractor may propose to use a specific method most suitable to the situation and have
the method approved by the Engineer prior to repair. The Contractor shall submit
manufacturer's product data sheets and recommended application procedures to the
Engineer for approval prior to performing repairs.
B. Crack or void must be dry at time of application. Remove all dust, debris or disintegrated
material from crack or void by use of oil -free compressed air or vacuuming or by other
approved methods as may be required by manufacturer. After successful crack repair,
remove temporary seal and excess adhesive. Clean surfaces adjacent to repair and blend
finish.
Surface preparation, mixing, and application shall be in conformance with manufacturer's
recommendations.
Prior to repair, Contractor shall submit a suitable remedial product and installation procedures
to the Engineer for approval.
C. Leaking and/or Active Cracks (that are not structural cracks) — Leaking and active cracks
shall be repaired utilizing a low viscosity, hydrophobic, closed cell polyurethane foam
injection system.
Inject water into the crack to thoroughly flush out the crack and remove dirt, dust, and
contaminants. Follow flush water by injecting urethane foam with accelerating catalyst as
required. After successful crack repair, continue wall preparation by removing injection ports
and grind to remove excess injection material and surface seal. Patch port holes and blend
wall finish with surrounding area.
Surface preparation, mixing, and application shall be in conformance with manufacturer's
recommendations.
Prior to repair, Contractor shall submit a suitable remedial product and installation procedures
to the Engineer for approval.
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D. Excessive surface cracking in concrete slabs as defined herein shall receive a penetrating
epoxy resin sealer to seal the cracks.
Excessive cracking shall be defined as areas containing "craze cracking" or "map cracking"
as defined by ACI 201.1. In the event that excessive cracking occurs in isolated areas of a
given concrete slab, sealer could only be required in the area of the cracks bounded by
construction or control joints pending Engineer approval.
Surface preparations, priming, mixing, application and finishing shall be in accordance with
the manufacturer's recommendations.
Epoxy resin penetrating sealer shall be "Sikadur 55 SLV" by Sika Corporation, or equal.
Contractor shall submit a suitable remedial product and installation procedures to the
Engineer for approval.
E. All spalled, weakened, damaged or disintegrated concrete and areas of honeycombing shall
be removed to sound concrete.
For spalled or honeycombing areas involving depths generally less than 3 inches, utilize a
polymer -modified cementitious repair mortar, such as Sika Corporation "Sikatop 122 or 123,"
Euclid Chemical Company "Verticoat," BASF Construction Chemicals "HB2 Repair Mortar," or
equal.
Surface preparation, mixing, priming and application shall be in conformance with
manufacturer's recommendations.
3.17. REPAIR AT SAW CUTS TO CONCRETE
A. After saw cutting concrete, repair exposed rebar as follows:
Chip back concrete around rebar end with maximum 20 pound chipping hammer.
2. Cut off exposed rebar minimum 1-1/2 inches past concrete surface.
Coat area with bonding agent and patch hole with non -shrink grout.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 03305
CONTROLLED LOW STRENGTH MATERIAL (CLSM)
(AKA FLOWABLE FILL)
PART1 GENERAL
1.01. SECTION INCLUDES
A. Controlled low -strength material (CLSM) to be used as fill or backfill where indicated on
Drawings. Material shall be hereafter referred to as "Flowable Fill".
1.02. RELATED SECTIONS
A. Section 03001 — CONCRETE
1.03. REFERENCES
The publications listed below form part of this specification.
A. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
ASTM C33
Concrete Aggregates
ASTM C94
Ready -Mixed Concrete
ASTM C143
Test Method for Slump of Concrete
ASTM C150
Portland Cement (Rev. B)
ASTM C494
Chemical Admixtures for Concrete
ASTM C618
Fly Ash and Natural Pozzolan For Use in Concrete
ASTM D4832
Standard Test Method for Preparation and Testing of Controlled
Low Strength Test Cylinders
ASTM D5971
Standard Practice for Sampling Freshly Mixed Controlled Low- Strength
Material
ASTM D6023
Standard Test Method for Density, Yield, Cement Content, and Air
Content of Controlled Low -Strength Material
ASTM D6024
Standard Test Method for Ball Drop on Controlled Low -Strength Material
to Determine Suitability for Load Application
ASTM D6103
Standard Test Method for Flow Consistency of Controlled Low -Strength
Material
1.04. SUBMITTALS
A. Submit Flowable Fill mix design, including quantities and sources of all materials used.
B. Submit compressive strength test report for samples created from submitted mix design in
accordance with ASTM D4832 and D5971.
C. Submit single page catalog cut for the following materials:
1. Blastfurnace slag and/or fly ash
2. Admixtures
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PART2 PRODUCTS
2.01. MATERIALS
A. General:
1. Flowable Fill shall consist of a mixture of sand, coarse aggregate, cement, water and
approved admixtures.
2. Fly ash and/or blastfurnace slag and other approved admixtures may be used to
obtain the required properties of the mix. Note that fly ash shall not be used in
jurisdictions that prohibit its use.
3. The mix shall have good workability and flowability with self -compacting and self -
leveling characteristics.
4. No changes shall be made in the amounts or sources of the approved mix ingredients
without the approval of Engineer.
5. Product inspection and field-testing of the approved mix may be made by, or on
behalf of, Owner.
B. All cement used shall be Type II Portland cement which shall conform to the requirements of
ASTM C150.
C. Fly ash may be either Class C or Class F. The fly ash shall conform to ASTM C618. Fly ash
shall account for up to 25% of the cement content of the mix.
D. Blastfurnace slag shall meet the requirements of ASTM C989. Slag may account for up to
50% of the total cement content of the mix.
E. Aggregates:
Fine Aggregate: All fine aggregate shall conform to the grading and quality
requirements of ASTM C33.
2. Coarse Aggregate: Coarse aggregate shall conform to the grading and quality
requirements of ASTM C33 for size No. 467, No. 57, No. 67 or No. 7.
F. The batch mixing water and mixer washout water shall be clean and potable per the
requirements of ASTM C94.
G. Admixtures:
Chemical admixtures that do not contain calcium chloride and conform to ASTM
C494 for concrete may be used in the Flowable Fill mix.
2. When multiple admixtures are used, they shall all come from the same manufacturer.
3. Admixtures shall be compatible with the cement and other admixtures used.
H. Flowable Fill Proportions:
1. Strength: Flowable Fill shall have a minimum twenty-eight (28) day compressive
strength of one hundred (100) psi when molded and cured as in conformance with
ASTM D4832.
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2. Cement Content: The Flowable Fill mix shall have a minimum cement content of fifty
(50) pounds per cubic yard. The water-cementitious materials ratio of the mix shall
not exceed three and one-half to one (3.5:1).
3. Air -Entrainment: All Flowable Fill shall be air -entrained to a total air content of 6% +/-
1.5%.
4. Slump: The minimum slump shall be six (6) inches and the maximum slump shall be
eight (8) inches when tested in accordance with ASTM D6103.
5. Fine aggregate content shall be between fifty percent (50%) and sixty percent (60%)
by volume of the total aggregates in the CLSM mix.
6. Coarse aggregate size shall be determined on the application. For thin overlays and
annular fills, use No. 7. For other applications, the maximum aggregate size should
not exceed 1/12th of the least dimension of the fill.
7. Unit weight shall not exceed 100 pounds per cubic foot.
8. Consistency:
a. The consistency of the CLSM slurry shall be such that the material flows
easily into all openings between the pipe and the lower portion of the trench.
When trenches are on a steep slope, a stiffer mix of slurry may be required to
prevent CLSM from flowing down the trench.
C. When a stiffer mix is used, vibration shall be performed to ensure that the
CLSM slurry completely fills all spaces between the pipe and the lower
portion of the trench.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01. GENERAL
A. When used for pipe backfill, Flowable Fill shall be placed as soon as possible following pipe
laying operations as possible.
B. Flowable Fill shall not be placed, if, in the judgment of Engineer, weather conditions are
unsuitable.
C. Flowable fill shall not be placed over frozen or snow-covered materials.
D. Flowable Fill shall not be placed when the air temperature is below forty degrees Fahrenheit
(40°F) unless the air temperature is thirty five degrees Fahrenheit (35°F) or more and the
temperature is rising.
3.02. PLACEMENT
A. General:
Place Flowable Fill such that free fall height does not exceed four (4) feet. Use
"elephant trunk" hose or tremie as required.
2. Place Flowable Fill uniformly from bottom of placement to top. Use rodding or
mechanical vibration to consolidate fill.
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Avoid disturbance of Flowable Fill until it reaches initial set.
B. Where indicated on Drawings, Flowable Fill shall be placed around pipes as follows:
Pipe shall be placed on two (2) sandbags and leveled to the proper grade. Precast or
other types of rigid pads that constitute a point load are unacceptable.
2. Flowable Fill shall be placed under the pipe from one side so that it flows under the
pipe until it appears on the other side.
3. Flowable Fill shall be added to both sides of the pipe until it completely fills the space
between the pipe and the sides of the trench, to the depths shown on the Drawings.
4. Flowable Fill shall be deposited as nearly as practical in its final position and in no
way disturb the pipe trench or cause foreign material to become mixed with the
Flowable Fill.
5. Soil backfill shall not be placed until the Flowable Fill has reached the initial set.
If backfill is not to be placed over the Flowable Fill within eight (8) hours, a
six-inch (6") cover of moist earth shall be placed over the Flowable Fill
surface.
If the air temperature is fifty degrees Fahrenheit (50°F) or less, the moist
earth cover should be at least eighteen inches (18") thick.
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SECTION 09851
PROTECTIVE COATINGS FOR CONCRETE
PART1 GENERAL
1.01. SECTION INCLUDES
A. Multi -coat, chemical resistant, lining system.
B. Surface preparation and testing.
1.02. RELATED SECTIONS
A. Section 03001 - CONCRETE
1.03. REFERENCES
ASTM D638
Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
ASTM D695
Standard Test Method for Compressive Properties of Rigid Plastics
ASTM D790
Standard Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced
Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials
ASTM D2240
Standard Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hardness
ASTM D4060
Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by the
Taber Abraser
ASTM D7234
Standard Test Method for Pull -Off Adhesion Strength of Coatings on Concrete
Using Portable Pull -Off Adhesion Tester
1.04. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A. On the interior walls of concrete manhole, Contractor shall install a polymer epoxy lining
system. The system shall be designed specifically for protection of the concrete surfaces
from hydrogen sulfide corrosion.
1.05. SUBMITTALS
A. Prior to submittal, provide specification to product manufacturer to review project
requirements and to make project -specific product recommendations, if appropriate.
B. Product Data - Provide manufacturer's data on specified products, describing physical and
performance characteristics.
C. Samples - Submit sample, minimum 3 -inch x 3 -inch in size illustrating color and standard
finish.
D. Manufacturer's Installation Instructions - Indicate required pre–application testing, surface
preparation, primer, perimeter conditions requiring special attention, top coat, and total
material thicknesses.
E. Submit qualifications statement (letter) from manufacturer stating Contractor's training,
qualifications, and approved status to install products.
F. Submit maintenance information.
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G. Submit manufacturer's inspection reports for surface preparation.
H. Submit minimum one year manufacturer's warranty.
1.06. QUALIFICATIONS
A. Manufacturer - Company specializing in manufacturing the Products specified in this Section
with minimum five years' documented experience.
B. Applicator - Company specializing in performing the work of this Section with minimum five
years' documented experience demonstrating five successful projects and a letter of approval
by manufacturer.
C. Supervisor - Trained by product manufacturer.
1.07. MANUFACTURER'S REPRESENTATIVE
A. Manufacturer shall provide on-site representative to review all installation procedures and to
inspect surface preparation.
1.08. DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Deliver materials to project site in original, factory -sealed containers or packages labeled with
identification of contents, manufacturer's name, address, trademark, date of manufacture,
specification number, batch number, color, instructions for use, and recommendations for
protective measures against toxicity.
B. Materials shall be stored in a dry, enclosed area protected from exposure to moisture.
Temperature of storage shall be maintained between 50 degrees F and 75 degrees F.
C. Store materials for three days prior to installation in area of installation to achieve
temperature stability.
1.09. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Maintain ambient temperature required by manufacturer three days prior to, during, and 24
hours after installation of materials.
1.10. WARRANTY
A. Warranty - Include coverage against protective coating delamination from substrate,
degradation of surface finish, and spalling.
1.11. MAINTENANCE DATA
A. Maintenance Data - Include maintenance procedures, recommended maintenance materials,
and procedures for repairing surface.
PART PRODUCTS
2.01. MANUFACTURERS
A. Raven Lining Systems, Broken Arrow, OK.
B. Carboline, St. Louis, MO.
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C. Sauereisen, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA.
D. Approved equal.
2.02. LINING SYSTEM
A. Raven Lining Systems - Products: Raven 495 epoxy coating system.
B. Carboline - Products: Plastie 5371.
C. Sauereisen, Inc. - Products: Sewergard Glaze 210GL.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01. TESTING
A. The contractor shall complete the following test prior to application of any coatings. Test
results shall be reviewed by the material manufacturer's representative and approved in
writing.
1. Moisture Content, ASTM 04263
2. Tensile Strength, ASTM 04541
3. Surface temperature, surface dial thermometer.
3.02. SURFACE PREPARATION
A. Concrete surfaces shall be prepared in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and
SSPC-SP 13/NACE 6.
B. New concrete shall obtain a minimum age of 28 days prior to testing, surface preparation,
and application of primer.
C. Remove substrate ridges, fins, and other irregularities.
D. All concrete surfaces to be coated shall be abrasive blasted to remove weak concrete and
surface laitance. Finished surface shall have a texture of medium grit sandpaper.
E. At masonry and concrete surfaces, after application of primer, fill bug holes and surface
imperfections with a scratch coat epoxy or vinyl ester mortar.
3.03. INSPECTION REPORTS
A. Prior to application of coatings the product manufacturer's representative shall inspect
surfaces and submit a brief report with required corrections and/or approval. Sewer and
manhole installations shall be complete and tested prior to installations of epoxy coatings.
3.04. INSTALLATION
A. General - Mix and apply each coat of resinous lining system in compliance with
manufacturer's directions to produce a uniform, monolithic surface of specified thickness.
B. Apply multi -coats as required to achieve a minimum final thickness of 125 mils.
C. Finish to smooth or non -slip level surface without open areas, cracks or voids.
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D. Follow manufacturer's instructions for application of coatings.
3.05. PROTECTION OF FINISHED WORK
A. Barricade area to protect coating until cured.
3.06. QUALITY CONTROL TESTING
A. Finished coatings shall be tested in accordance with ASTM D4787 to locate holidays for
repair. A minimum of 100 volts per mil of coating thickness shall be used to detect holidays.
All holidays and defects shall be repaired according to manufacture instructions.
B. Adhesion testing shall be conducted in accordance to ASTM D3359 Method A for evaluation
of pull -off strength of coating from substrate. One test shall be performed for every five(5)
manholes installed. Test results including procedure, equipment, materials, adhesion
values(psi), and photos shall be submitted for evaluation and approval.
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