R-02-07-25-14F4 - 7/25/2002RESOLUTION NO. R- 02- 07- 25 -14F4
WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock has duly advertised for bids for
the construction of a masonry fence and tree wells at Dell Way and Mays
Street, and
WHEREAS, G. Steven Smith General Contractors, Inc. has submitted
the lowest responsible bid, and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to accept the bid of G. Steven
Smith General Contractors, Inc., Now Therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS,
That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute on
behalf of the City a contract with G. Steven Smith General Contractors,
Inc. for the construction of a masonry fence and tree wells at Dell Way
and Mays Street.
The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of
the date, hour, place and subject of the meeting at which this
Resolution was adopted was posted and that such meeting was open to the
public as required by law at all times during which this Resolution and
the subject matter hereof were discussed, considered and formally acted
upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas
Government Code, as amended.
RESOLVED this 25th day of July, 20
CHRISTINE R. MARTINEZ, City Secre
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,WELL, Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK BIDS
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
2008 Enterprise Dr. BY :
Round Rock, Texas. 78664 DATE :
(512) 218 -.5555 BID TABULATION SHEET:
EXTENDED AND CHECKED
Ricardo Zamarripa, Earth Tech
6126/02
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CONTRACT : Dell Way @ Mays Street -
Masonry Fence and Tree Wells
LOCATION: Dell Way 0 May
Street
Contractor A -TEX
Waterproofing,
Inc.
Bid Bond? Y
Contractor Chaaco
Contracting
Bid Bond? Y
Contractor FTWOODS
Construction
Bid Bond? Y
Contractor G. Steven Smith
G.C., Inc.
Bid Bond? Y
Contractor Mania Concrete
& Contracting
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Bid Bond? Y
DATE: June 25, 2002
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DATE: July 19, 2002
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting — July 25, 2002
ITEM: 14.F.4. Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract
with G. Steven Smith General Contractors, Inc. for the construction
of a masonry fence and tree wells at Dell Way and Mays Street.
Resource: Jim Nuse, Chief of Operations /Assistant City Manager
Bill Stablein, Traffic Engineer Associate
History: Along with the newly constructed roadway at South Mays a Masonry Fence was
promised to the residents of the local neighborhoods for the purpose of reducing
sound, and sight of the traffic.
Funding:
Cost: $70,541.84
Source of funds: Transportation CIP funds
Outside Resources: G. Steven Smith General Contractor Earth Tech Engineering.
Impact: Slight inconvenience during the construction phase of the project.
Benefit: The masonry fence will provide not only an eye pleasing corridor buffer, but will
also provide the local residents with a sight, and sound barrier from the traffic
along the new Mays Roadway.
Public Comment: N/A
Sponsor: N/A
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1 PRODUCER COMPANIES AFFORDING COV :RAGE
The Capitol City Insurance Agency, Inc. 0_,C.
8030 No. Mopac A Mid Continent Insurance Group
1 Austin, Tx 78759
512- 343 -0280 Fax !1512- 343 -0352 B . The Hartford
INSURED G. Steven Smith
General Contractor, Inc.
1g p k H 11 w Dr. Round Rock, Tx 6 D
THIS IS T� CE1 T1)sY THAI' the Insured named abov
I further hereinafter described. Exceptions to the policies are noted below:
e is insured by the Companies listed above . i :h respect to the basin
operations hereinafter described, for the types of insurance and in accordance with the provisions of ti- s standard policies used
the companies, and
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CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE
GENERAL LIABILITY
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY
EXCESS L)ABILJTY
OTHER
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09/11/01 09/11/02
WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY STATUTORY LIMITS
46WECGC2068 09/09/01 09/09/02
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATI ONS/LOCATIONSNEHICLES/SPECIA L ITEMS/EXCEPTIONS
The City of Round Rock is named as additional insured with respect to all policies Workers' Compensation and Emplr oers' Liability. Should Im)
the above described policies be cancelicd or changed before the expiration date thcrcoI the issuing company will mail thirty 3U) days written notice to
certificate holder named below.
CERTIFICATE HOLDER: City of Round Rock
221 E. Main Street
Round Rock. Texas 7$664
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BODILY INJURY (Par p n.on) 0
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DISEASE - POLICY LIM r $ 500
DISEASE. EACH EMPU :YEE $ 500
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APPROVED BY
CITY ORNEY
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CITY OF ROUND ROCK
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Dell Way at Mays Street - Masonry Fence and
Tree Well Construction
June 2002
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS
AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
R-002-0 7 025- 11-/FL/
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Description Page
1.0 Notice to Bidders NB -1
2.0 Bid Documents BD -1
3.0 Post Bid Documents PBD -1
4.0 General Conditions GC -1
5.0 Special Conditions SC -1
6.0 Technical Specifications TS -1
7.0 Plans, Details and Notes PDN -1
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1.0 NOTICE TO BIDDERS
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids addressed to the Purchasing Agent, City of Round Rock, 221 East Main Street,
Round Rock, Texas 78664, for fumishing all labor, material and equipment and performing all work
required for the project titled Dell Way at Gattis School Rd., Masonry Fence & Tree Well
Construction(project includes construction of a Masonry Fence and Tree Wells) will be received
until 2:00 P.M., Tuesday June 25, 2002 then publicly opened and read aloud at the City Hall
Council Chambers at the same address. Bid envelopes should state date and time of bid and " Dell
Way at Gattis School Rd., Masonry Fence & Tree Well Construction ". No bids may be
withdrawn after the scheduled opening time. Any bids received after scheduled bid opening time
will be returned unopened.
Bids must be submitted on City of Round Rock bid forms and must be accompanied by an
acceptable bid security as outlined in the Instructions to Bidders, payable to the City of Round Rock,
Texas equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid amount. Plans, Bid Forms, Specifications, and
Instructions to Bidders may be obtained from Earth Tech, 811 Barton Springs Road, Suite 400, in
Austin, Texas (512 -474 -5500) beginning ,Tune 4 2002 for a non - refundable charge of $15_00 per
set.
In case of ambiguity, duplication, or obscurity in the bids, the City of Round Rock reserves
the right to construe the meaning thereof. The City of Round Rock further reserves the right to reject
any or all bids and waive any informalities and irregularities in the bids received.
The successful bidder will be expected to execute the standard contract prepared by the City
of Round Rock, and to furnish performance and payment bonds as described in the bid documents.
Contractors and subcontractors shall pay to laborers, workmen, and mechanics the prevailing wage
rates as determined by the City of Round Rock.
Publish Dates:
Round Rock Leader:
June 3, 2002
June 6, 2002
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Austin American Statesman:
June 3, 2002
June 6, 2002
2.0 BID DOCUMENTS
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
1. Prior to submitting any proposal, bidders are required to read the plans, specifications,
proposal, contract and bond forms carefully; to inform themselves by their independent
research, test and investigation of the difficulties to be encountered and judge for themselves
of the accessibility of the work and all attending circumstances affecting the cost of doing
the work and the time required for its completion and obtain all information required to make
an intelligent proposal.
2. Should the bidder find discrepancies in, or omissions from the plans, specifications, or other
documents, or should he be in doubt as to their meaning, he should notify at once the
Engineer and obtain clarification or addendum prior to submitting any bid.
3. It shall be the responsibility of the bidder to see that his bid is received at the place and time
named in the Notice to Bidders. Bids received after closing time will be returned unopened.
4. Bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes plainly marked "Sealed Bid" and showing the
name of the project, the job number if applicable, and the opening date and time.
5. Bids shall be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the City of Round Rock.
6. All proposals shall be accompanied by a certified cashier's check upon a National or State
bank in an amount not less than five percent (5 %) of the total maximum bid price, payable
without recourse to the City of Round Rock, or a bid bond in the same amount from a
reliable surety company, as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into a contract and execute
performance and payment bonds, as stipulated by item 11 below, within ten (10) days after
notice of award of contract to him. Proposal guarantees must be submitted in the same sealed
envelope with the proposal. Proposals submitted without check or bid bonds will not be
considered.
7. All bid securities will be returned to the respective bidders within twenty -five (25) days after
bids are opened, except those which the owner elects to hold until the successful bidder has
executed the contract. Thereafter, all remaining securities, including security of the
successful bidder, will be returned within sixty (60) days.
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8. Until the award of the contract, the City of Round Rock reserves the right to reject any and
all proposals and to waive technicalities; to advertise for new proposals; or to do the work
otherwise when the best interest of the City of Round Rock will be thereby promoted.
9. In case of ambiguity or lack of clarity in the statement of prices in the bids, the City of
Round Rock reserves the right to consider the most favorable analysis thereof, or to reject the
bid. Unreasonable (or unbalanced) prices submitted in a bid may result in rejection of such
bid or other bids.
10. Award of the contract, if awarded, will be made within sixty (60) days after opening of the
proposals, and no bidder may withdraw his proposal within said sixty (60) day period of time
unless a prior award is made.
11. Within ten (10) days after written notification of award of the contract, the successful bidder
must furnish a performance bond and a payment bond in the amount of one - hundred percent
(100%) of the total contract price. If the total contract price is $25,000.00 or less, the
performance and payment bonds will not be required. Said performance bond and payment
bond shall be from an approved surety company holding a permit from the State of Texas,
with approval prior to bid opening, indicating it is authorized and admitted to write surety
bonds in this state. In the event the bond exceeds $100,000.00, the surety must also (1) hold
a certificate of authority from the United States secretary of the treasury to qualify as a surety
on obligations permitted or required under federal law; or (2) have obtained reinsurance for
any liability in excess of $100,000.00 from a reinsurer that is authorized and admitted as a
reinsurer in this state and is the holder of a certificate of authority from the United States
secretary of the treasury to qualify as a surety or reinsurer on obligations permitted or
required under federal law.
In determining whether the surety or reinsurer holds a valid certificate of authority, the City
may rely on the list of companies holding certificates of authority as published in the Federal
Register covering the date on which the bond is to be executed.
12. If the total contract price is less than $25,000.00 the performance and payment bond
requirement will be waived by the City of Round Rock. Payment will be made following
completion of the work.
13. Failure to execute the construction contract within ten (10) days of written notification of
award or failure to furnish the performance bond, or letter of credit if applicable, and
payment bond as required by item 11 above, shall be just cause for the annulment of the
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award. In case of the annulment of the award, the proposal guarantee shall become the
property of the City of Round Rock, not as a penalty, but as a liquidated damage.
14. No contract shall be binding upon the City of Round Rock until it has been signed by its
Mayor after having been duly authorized to do so by the City Council.
15. The Contractor shall not commence work under this contract until he has furnished
certification of all insurance required and such has been approved by the City of Round
Rock, nor shall the contractor allow any subcontractor to commence work on his subcontract
until proof of all similar insurance that is required of the subcontractor has been furnished
and approved. The certificate of insurance form included in the contract documents
must be used by the Contractor's insurer to furnish proof of insurance.
16. Any quantities given in any portion of the contract documents, including the plans, are
estimates only, and the actual amount of work required may differ somewhat from the
estimates. The basis for the payment shall be the actual amount of work done and/or
material furnished.
17. Bids shall be submitted on a separated contract basis. No Texas sales tax shall be included in
the prices bid for materials consumed or incorporated into the finished product under this
contract. This contract is issued by an organization which is qualified for exemption
pursuant to the provisions of Section 151.309(5) of the Texas Tax Code. The City of Round
Rock will issue an exemption certificate to the Contractor. The Contractor must then issue a
resale certificate to the material supplier for materials purchased. The Contractor must have a
valid sales tax permit in order to issue a resale certificate.
In obtaining consumable materials, the Contractor will issue a resale certificate in lieu of payment
of sales tax, and the following conditions shall be observed;
1) The contract will transfer title of consumable, but not incorporate, materials to the
City of Round Rock at the time and point of receipt by the Contractor;
2) The Contractor will be paid for these consumable materials by the City of Round
Rock as soon as practicable. Payment will not be made directly but considered
subsidiary to the pertinent bid item. The Contractor's monthly estimate will state that
the estimate includes consumables that were received during the month covered by
the estimate; and
3) The designated representative of the City of Round Rock must be notified as soon as
possible of the receipt of these materials so that an inspection can be made by the
representative. Where practical, the materials will be labeled as the property of the
City of Round Rock.
18. No conditional bids will be accepted.
19. If the bidder's insurance company is authorized, pursuant to its agreement with bidder, to
arrange for the replacement of a loss, rather than by making a cash payment directly to the
City of Round Rock, the insurance company must furnish or have furnished by bidder, a
performance bond in accordance with Section 2253.021(b), Texas Government Code, and a
payment bond in accordance with Section 2253.021(c).
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KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS THAT WE,
as PRINCIPAL and as SURETY, are
held and firmly bound unto the
hereinafter referred to as the "OWNER ", in the penal sum of five
percent (5 %) of the total amount of the bid of the PRINCIPAL submitted to the OWNER, for the
work described below; for the payment of which sum in lawful money of the United States of
America, well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators,
successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. In no case shall the liability
of the SURETY hereunder exceed the sum of $
The CONDITIONS OF THIS OBLIGATION ARE SUCH, THAT whereas, said PRINCIPAL has
submitted the above mentioned bid to the OWNER, for construction for the work under the
"SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
at the office of the OWNER on
NOW THEREFORE, if the PRINCIPAL is awarded the contract, and within the time and manner
required under the heading "Instructions to Bidders ", after the prescribed forms are presented to him
for signature, enters into a written agreement, substantially in the form contained in the
Specifications, in accordance with the bid and files the two (2) bonds with the OWNER, one to
guarantee faithful performance and the other to guarantee payment for labor and materials, then this
obligation shall be null and void, otherwise, it shall be and remain in full force and effect.
In the event suit is brought upon this bond by the OWNER and judgement is recovered, said
SURETY shall pay all costs incurred by the OWNER in such suit, including a reasonable attorney's
fee to be fixed by the Court.
In WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seals this day of
Principal: Surety:
By: By:
(Seal) (Seal)
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for which bids are to be opened
PROPOSAL BIDDING SHEET
JOB NAME: Dell Way at Mays Street: Masonry Fence and Tree Well Construction
JOB LOCATION: Round Rock, Williamson County, Texas
OWNER: City of Round Rock, Texas
DATE: June 25, 2002
Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the foregoing Notice to Bidders and Instructions to Bidders, the undersigned
bidder hereby proposes to do all the work, to furnish all necessary superintendence, labor,
machinery, equipment, tools, materials, insurance and miscellaneous items, to complete all the work
on which he bids as provided by the attached supplemental specifications, and as shown on the
plans for the construction of Dell Way at Mays Street: Masonry Fence and Tree Wells and
hinds himself on acceptance of this proposal to execute a contract and bond for completing said
project within the time stated, for the following prices, to wit:
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BASE BID
Bid Item Description Unit
Item Quantity Unit and Written Unit Price Price Amount
HR BT,ADING
complete in place per,
forOne Hundred SEiranty
and Z aro cents. $170.00 $680.00
HR BLDZR WORK
complete in place per,
forOne Hundred W` l ,t y
and Zero __,cents. $ 1_7 0 . 00
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$ 680.00
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Bid Item Description Unit
Item Quantity Unit and Written Unit Price Price
3. 22 ('Y CONC GRADE BEAM
4. 768
5. 3564.5
6. 180
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complete in place per,
for One Hundred HundredAbiiiiMy
andEighty Do11a $1$0.00
Zero Cents.
LF DRILL SHAFT 12" DIA
complete in place per,
for dollars
and Ei ght cents. $10.08
SF 6' CMU FENCE
SF DRY STACK ROCK WALL
complete in place per,
for Twenty dollars
and Forty cents. $20.40
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$ 3960 00
$ 7741.44
complete in place per,
for dollars
and Ninety Five cents. $14.95 $53289.28
$3672.00
Amount
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7. 618 LF SILT FENCE
TOTAL BASE BID (Items 1 thru 7):
STATEMENT OF SEPARATE CHARGES:
* Note: This total roust be the same amount as shown above for " Total Base Bid "
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Materials:
All Other Charges:
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$519 17
$70,541 84
$31,228.80
$37,313.84
$70,541 84
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If this proposal is accepted, the undersigned agrees to execute the contract and provide necessary
bonds and insurance certification as per the Instructions to Bidders and commence work within ten
(10) days after written Notice to Proceed. The undersigned further agrees to complete the work in
full within forty -two (42) calendar days after the date of the written Notice -to- Proceed.
The undersigned certifies that the hid prices contained in the proposal have been carefully checked
and are submitted as correct and final. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and
may waive any informalities.
Respectfully Submitted,
Signature
1400 CHI HO M TRAIL. SUITE E.
G. STEVEN SMITH ROUND ROCK TX 78681
Print Nall ie
PRESTOPNT
Title for
JUNE 25_,_2002
Date
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Address
(512) 255 - 0018
Telephone
G STEVEN RNTTH OFNERAL CONTRACTOR, INC.
Name of Firm
Secretary, if one actor is a
Corporation
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3.0 POST BID DOCUMENTS
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON §
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 25th day of
JULY , 2002, by and between (Owner) City of Round Rock, Texas of the State
of Texas, acting through Nyle Maxwell, Mayor, thereunto duly authorized so to do,
hereinafter termed OWNER, and (Contractor) G. STEVEN SMITH G.C., INC. of
ROUND ROCK , Texas, County of WILLIAMSON , and State of Texas, hereinafter
termed CONTRACTOR.
WITNESSETH: That for and in consideration of the payments and agreements
hereinafter mentioned, to be made and performed by OWNER, and under the conditions
expressed in the bond bearing even date herewith, CONTRACTOR hereby agrees with the
said OWNER to commence and complete the construction of certain improvements described
as follows:
postbid.mstisper master
AGREEMENT
Dell Way at Mays Street
Masonry Fence and Tree Well Construction
Further described as the work covered by this specification consists of furnishing all the
materials, supplies, machinery, equipment, tools, supervision, labor, insurance, and other
accessories and services necessary to complete the said construction, in accordance with the
conditions and prices stated in the Proposal attached hereof, and in accordance with the
Notice to Contractors, Instructions to Bidders, General Conditions of Agreement, Special
Conditions, Technical Specifications, Plans, and other drawings and printed or written
explanatory material thereof, and the Specifications and Addenda therefor, as prepared by
Eart Tech, Inc., herein entitled the ENGINEER, each of which has been identified by the
CONTRACTOR'S written Proposal, the General Conditions of the Agreement, and the
Performance, Payment, and Maintenance Bonds hereof, and collectively evidence and
constitute the entire contract.
The CONTRACTOR hereby agrees to commence work within 10 calendar days after the date
written notice to do so have been given to him, and to complete the same within 42 calendar
days after the date of the written Notice to Proceed, subject to such extensions of time as are
provided by the General and Special Conditions.
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The OWNER agrees to pay the CONTRACTOR in current funds the price or prices shown in
the Proposal, which forms a part of this Contract, such payments to be subject to the General
and Special Conditions of the Contract.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties to these presents have executed this Agreement in the
year and day first above written.
CITY OF ROUND ROCK
(OWNER)
BY:
ATTEST:
Maxwell
ayor
G. STEVEN SMITH GENERAL CONTRACTOR, INC.
(CONTRACTOR)
BY :
G. STEVEN SMITH its PRESIDENT
(Typed name) (Title)
(The following to be executed if the Contractor is a Corporation.)
I, TARA L. SMITH , certify that I am the Secretary of the Corporation named
as Contractor herein; that G. STEVEN SMITH , who signed this Contract on behalf
of the Contractor was then PRESIDENT (official title) of said Corporation, that
said Contract was duly signed for and in behalf of said Corporation, that said Corporation by
authority of its governing-body, and is within the scope +f its corporate powers.
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Signed:
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ATTEST:
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Secretary, if C. actor is a
Corporation or • , erwise registered
with the Secretary of State
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON
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PERFORMANCE BOND
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Bond #22495891
G. Steven Smith General Contractor e , Inc,
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That th
City of Bound Rock Count of w�� 1'aipsnn , and State of
Texas as Principal, and t e rny'L'e'y authorized under the la v of
the State of Texas to act as surety on bonds for principals. are held and firmly bound into
THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS, (Owner), in the penal sum of Seventy thousand
five hundred forty one and 84 /100 dollars: ($ 70,541.84 ) for the pays lent
whereof, well and truly to be made the said Principal and Surety bind themselves, and heir
heirs, administrators, executors, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, by t tese
presents:
WHEREAS, the Principal has entered into a certain written contract with the Owner c a.ted
the 25th day of July , 20 02 to whirl the
contract is hereby referred to and made a part hereof as fully and to the same extent as if
copied at length herein consisting of:
Dell Way at Mays Street: Masonry Fence and Tree Well Construction
NOW, THEREFORE. THE CONDITIONS OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that f the
said Principal shall faithfully perform said Contract and shall, in all respects, dui) and
faithfully observe and perform all and singular the covenants, conditions and agreertte: Lis in
and by said Contract, agreed and covenanted by the Principal to be observed and perfor Tied,
including but not limited to, the repair of any and all defects in said work occasioned b' and
resulting from defects in materials furnished by or workmanship of the Princin a1 in
performing the work covered by said Contract and occurring within a period of twelve (12)
months from the date of thc contract Completion Certificate and all other covenant and
conditions, according to thc true intent and meaning of said Contract and the Plan and
Specifications hereto annexed, then this obligation shall be void; otherwise to remain it full
force and effect;
PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that this bond is executed pursuant to the provisions of Ct a pter
2253, Texas Government code, as amended, and alt liabilities on this bond sh.11 be
determined in accordance with the provisions of said Chapter 2253 to the same extent : s if it
were copied at length herein.
PERFORMANCE BOND (continued)
Surety, for value received, stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alte 'anon
or addition to the term of the contract, or to the work performed thereunder, or the Mans,
specifications, or drawings accompanying the same, shall in anywise affect its obligati in on
this bond, and it does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alte ation
or addition to the terms of the contract, or co the work to be performed thereunder.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Principal and Surety have signed and sealed this
instrument this 30th day of July
20 02 •
G. Steven Smith General Contractor, Inc. Western Surety Company
Principal Surety l p[
B � �
Stephen R. Smith
President Attorney -in -Fact
Title Title
1400 Chisholm Trail, Suite E P. 0. Box 2291
Address Address
Round lock, TX 78681 Austin, TX 78768
Resident Agent of Surety:
William H. Pitts. Jr.
Printed Name
P. 0. Box 2291
Address
Austin, TX 78768
City. State & Zip Code
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THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON
PAYMENT BOND
Bond #22495891
G. Steven Smith General Contr
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That williamso and State of
of Round Rock County of
Texas as Principal, and authorized undo th laws of the
W stern e y
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State of Texas to act as Surety on Bonds for Principals, are held and firmly bout .d unto THE
CITY OF ROUND ROCK, (OWNER), and all subcontractors. works N, laborers,
mechanics and suppliers as their interest may appear, all of whom shall have tt right to rue
upon this bond, In the penal sum of Seve t housand five oxy'
and 84/100 Dollars (5
7 0, 541.84 ) for t t.; payment
whereof, well and truly be made the said Principal and Surety bind themsel res and their
heirs, administrators, executors, successors, and assigns. jointly and seven Ily, by these
presents:
WHEREAS. the Principal has entered into a certain written contract wit the C on Contract dated
is
the_fith day of Ju1y •
hereby referred to and made a part hereof as fully and to the same extent Is if copied at
length herein consisting of:
Dell Way at Mays Street: Masonry Fence and Tree Well Constr tenon
NOW, THEREFORE THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SU . L that if the
said Principal shall well and truly pay all subcontractors, workers, laborers, r rechanics, and
suppliers, all monies to them owing by said Principals for subcontracts work, labor.
equipment, supplies and materials done and furnished for the consn action of the
improvements of said Contract, then this obligation shall be and become gull and void;
otherwise to remain in full force and effect.
PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that this bond is executed pursuant to the provis ins of Chapter
2253, Texas Government code, as amended, and all liabilities on this bond shall be
determined in accordance with the provisions of said Chapter 2253 to the sat to extent as if it
were copied at length herein.
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PAYMENT BOND (continued)
Surety, for value received, stipulates and agrees than no change, extension of time, alto 'ation
or addition to the terms of the contract, or to the work performed thereunder, or the clans,
specifications or drawings accompanying the same shall in anywise affect it's obligat on on
this bond. and it does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time. alto .stion
or addition to the terms of the contract, or to the work to be performed thereunder.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Principal and Surety have signed and scale i this
Instrument this 30th day of July
G. Steven Smith General Contractor, Inc. Western Surety Comp ny
Principal Surety
By: By_ -
Stephen R. Smith
President Attorney -in -Fact
Title Title
1400 Chisholm Trail, Suite E
Address
Round Rack, TX 78681
Resident Agent of Surety:
William H. Pitts, Jr.
Printed Name
P. 0. Box 2291
Address
Austin, TX 78768
City, state & Zip Code
Signature
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Address
P.O. Box 2291
Austin,TX 78768
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Know All Men by These Presents: (Irrevocable) BOND No. SP- 22495891
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That this Power of Attorney is not valid or in effect unless attached to the bond which it authorizes executed, but may be detached by the approving
officer if desired. That Western Surety Company, a corporation, does hereby make, constitute and appoint the following
SIX I 6 , J authorized individuals:
POWER OF ATTORNEY
AUTHORIZED INDIVIDUALS
AUTHORIZED INDIVIDUALS
in the City of TFMPI F State of TFXAS with limited authority, its tme and
awful Attorney(s) in fact with full power and authority hereby conferred, to sign, execute, acknowledge and deliver for and on its behalf as Surety,
the following described bond:
ONE BID PERFORMANCE, AND /OR PAYMENT BOND PROVIDING THE BOND PENALTY
DOES NOT EXCEED FIVE MILLION AND N0 /100 DOLLARS 0
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The acknowledgment and execution of such bond by the said Attorney in Fact shall be as binding upon this
Company as if such bond had been executed and acknowledged by the regularly elected officers of this Company.
All authority hereby conferred shall expire and terminate, without notice, unless used before midnight of
JULY 31 2006 , but until such time shall be irrevocable and in full force and effect.
MPANY further certifies that the following R a true and exact copy of Section 7 of the By -Laws of Western Surety Company, duly adopted and now
/11 bonds, policies, undertakings, Powers of Attorney, or other obligations of the corporation shall be executed in the corporate name of the Company
by idonts•eerelarj; A,Assiatant Secretary, Treasurer, or any Vice President, or by such other officers as the Board of Directors may authorize. The President, any Vice
$crla( „�py''e) Secretary, or the Treasurer may appoint Attorneys in Fact or Agenu who shall have authority to issue bonds, policies, or undertakings in the
seal R not necessary for the validity of any bonds, policies, undertakings, Powers of Attorney or other obligations of the corporation. The
ter' r any such o iceA e corporate seal may bo printed by facsimile.”
penal amount of the bon rein described may be imreased if there attached to this Power, written authority o authorizing in the form of an a dorsement, letter or
igned by d S of Lindeiwritin0 Officer Underwriting Officer, President, Vice President, Assistant Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary or Assistant Secretary of Western
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p:my pecf ally,'a •.ing stud Increase. 2nd
2017.1E'S'WI4ERE P,illfe*m Surety Company has caused these presents to be executed by its Executive Vice President with its corporate seal afB ed th's
2001 WESTERN SURETY COMPANY
STATE OFSOUTH DAKOTA,
By
Executive Vice President
SS.
COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA
On this 2nd day of April in the year 2001 before me, a Notary Public, personally
appeared Stephen T. Pate, who being by me duly swom, acknowledged that he signed the above Power of Attorney as the aforesaid offs. - r of WESTERN SURETY COMPANY and
acknowledged said instrument to be the voluntary act and deed of said corporation.
*IMPORTANT: This date must be filled in before it is attached
to the bond and it must be the same date as the bond.
Form 74942001
By
Notary Public, South Dakota
force and et£ecrt and d furthrnn that Soono o n 7rof the y p B -Laws of the nom as y as D Sou i n d t he P v b / y e * cer tiA lo a[ y, i the s notta a w io force.
ched Power of Atmmey is in full
ec orlb th o e
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of Western Surety Company this * 3O h day of -3-'"--L-1( 200
WESTERN SURET ,COMPANY
- -' ��Executive Vice President
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NOTICE: This border must be BLUE. If it is not BLUE. this is not a certified copy.
State of Texas
Claim Notice Endorsement
To be attached to and form a part of Sand No.
aa - 09(
In accordance with Section 2253.021(f) of the Texas Govemment Code and Section
53.202(6) of the Texas Property Code any notice of claim to the named surety under
this bond(s) should be sent to:
Farm F6944
CNA Surety
333 South Wabash
Chicago, IL 60604
Telephone: (312) 822 -5000
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1 CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE
1 PRODUCER
The Capitol City Insurance Agency, Inc
I 8030 No. Mopac
Austin;-Tx 78759
512- 343 -0280 Fax #512- 343 -0352
INSURED G. Steven Smith
I General Contractor, Inc.
Tu 9 4t, g g�1 Round Rock, Tx 78681 D
ll% T � C ERF1 ' ' the Insured named above is insured by the Compeaies Band above Aid: vesper! to the basin
I operations hereinafter described. for the typos of insurance and in accordance with the provisions oflt astandard policies used
the companies, and Anther Thereinafter described. Exceptions to the policies are noted below.
1 CO TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY EFFECTIVE EXPIRATION
LTR NUMBER DATE DATE
1 0ENERALUAauur1°
A 04G1.69207
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WORKERS' CtM;PENsA11oN ANQ Es1PL01E333' L.MASILITY ; BTATUTQR3 LIMITS
46WECGC2068 09/09/01 09/09/02 5 504,000
DISEASE- POUCrL,M r $500,000
DISEASE • GACli FMK; WEE s 500 , 000
OTHER
1 0 E5CA/ prior6FGPERATK ?NSWCArIONSNEMICtES/SPECtAL rrEms hrirrioNS
1 7ho Ct yo(Rnrad Rock is awned as additional insured whit respect to a 1 policies except Works Compensation sin! Empty , era Liability. Should any
the above described pofeics be coi e1led or changed before the expiratipa daze thereof. the issuing company wilt molt telny 30) days wrison notice to
certificate holder named below:
tRTIFICATE HOLDER: City of Round Rock
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221E. Main Street
Round Rock. ?exits 7866;
ato: Joanne Land
09/11/01 09/11/02
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B . The Hartford
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WARRANTY BOND
BOND NUMBER AMOUNT
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS,
That we,
(hereinafter called the "Principal ") as Principal,
and the a Corporation duly organized under the laws
of the State of and duly licensed to transact business in
the State of (hereinafter called the "Surety"), as Surety, are
held and firmly bound unto THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS (hereinafter called
the "Obligee "), in the sum of
dollars ($ ) for the
payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we, the said Principal and the said Surety,
bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and
severally, firmly, by these presents.
Sealed with our seals and dated this
and
day of , A.D. nineteen hundred
WHEREAS, the said Principal has heretofore entered into a contract with
Dated , 20 , for construction of:
WHEREAS, the said Principal is required to guarantee the construction of all improvements
installed under said contract, against defects in materials or workmanship, which may
develop during the period of year(s) from the date of acceptance of the
project above described, by Owner:
The City of Round Rock, Texas
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CONDITIONS OF THE OBLIGATIONS IS SUCH, that if said
Principal shall faithfully carry out and perform the said guarantee, and shall, on due notice,
repair and make good at its own expense any and all defects in materials or workmanship in
the said work which may develop during the period of year(s) from the date of
acceptance of the project above described, by Owner:
The City of Round Rock, Texas
postbid.mst/spec master
Dell Way at Mays Street: Masonry Fence and Tree Well Construction
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WARRANTY BOND (continued)
OR shall pay over, make good and reimburse to the said Obligee all loss and damage which
said Obligee may sustain by reason of failure or default of said Principal so to do, then this
obligation shall be null and void; otherwise shall remain in full force and effect.
Principal Surety
By: By:
Title Title
Address Address
Resident Agent of Surety:
Printed Name
Address
City, State & Zip Code
Signature
postbidmst/spec master
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Date: June 10, 2002
811 Barron Springs Road, Suite quo, Austin, Texas 787o4 -11641
Project: Dell Way @ Mays Street : Masonry Fence and Tree Well Construction
County: Williamson
City: Round Rock, Texas
To: All Prospective Bidders
Addendum #1
The following changes, additions, modifications and revisions are to be included in the bid
documents for the above project:
1. Notice to Contractors'. The following two items, "Blading" and "Bldzr Work ", shall
conform to TxDOT standard specifications, Item 150 — "Blading" and Item 156 —
"Bulldozer Work ", respectively.
2. Notice to Contractors'. The following item, "6' CMU Fence" shall conform to the
included specs, "Concrete Unit Masonry ".
3. Included are the revised bid package page BD -9. The following line, "The undersigned
further agrees to complete the work in full within (90) calendar days after the date of the
written Notice -to- Proceed. ", shall be replaced with "The undersigned further agrees to
complete the work in full within (42) calendar days after the date of the written Notice -
to- Proceed."
E A R T H
T E C H
A two INTERNATIONAL LTD. COMPANY
Telephone'
5T 474.55
Facsimile.
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CONCRETE UNIT MASONRY
PART 1- GENERAL
1.01 GENERAL
A. Division 1 requirements, Drawings, General Conditions, Supplementary General Conditions, and
Special Conditions apply to this section.
B. Deviations from the plans and specifications shall not be made without the written approval of the
architect and/or engineer.
1.02 SCOPE OF WORK
A. Furnish and install concrete masonry units, mortar, grout, and masonry reinforcing steel. Provide
equipment necessary for their installation.
B. Install items furnished by others: bolts, anchor bolts, shelf angles, and built -ins.
C. Arrange for adequate bracing, forming, and shoring required in conjunction with and in the
course of constructing the concrete masonry.
D. Advise the general contractor as to the position of all dowels for the masonry. The general
contractor shall be responsible for the placement of all dowels in any adjoining construction.
E. Arrange for inspections 24 hours in advance.
1.03 RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE
A. Related sections:
1. Site Utilities
2. Concrete
3. Masonry Accessories
4. Structural Steel
5. Rough Carpentry
6. Clear Water Repellents
7. Caulking Sealants
8. Flashing and Sheet Metal Work
9. Insulation
1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Submittals
1. Certificates of compliance with all applicable ASTM and UBC standards shall be submitted
on all products specified herein.
2. Sample Specimens: CMU Block, Grout Color
B. Sample Panel
1. Sample Panel will not be required
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C. Inspections: Will be continuous but the Inspector should be notified before any new phase of
construction has begun.
1.05 PRODUCT HANDLING AND STORAGE
A. Materials of this section shall be protected to maintain quality and physical requirements.
B. All masonry units shall be stored on the jobsite so that they are protected from rain, stored off the
ground and kept clean from contamination.
C. Handle units carefully to avoid breakage and damage to finished faces.
D. Glazed and ground faced masonry units shall be stored on pallets on level ground, single stacked
only, and covered to protect against inclement weather. Keep protective block face covers on
glazed units until installation.
1.06 EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS
A. Cold Weather Conditions (40°F or below):
1. Wet or frozen units shall not be laid. Temperature of units when laid shall not be less than
20°F.
2. Aggregates and mixing water shall be heated to produce mortar and grout temperatures
between 40°F and 120 °F.
3. Maintain mortar temperature on boards above 32 °F.
PART 2 - MATERIALS
2.01 CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS
A. Spit Face (SF) units
Description Color
1. 8x8x16 SF both sides White Limestone
2. 6x8x16 SF both sides White Limestone
3. 8x8x16 SF Corner Block White Limestone
B. Specialty masonry units shall be as follows,
1. 26 "x26" Decorative Column Cap
a. Color shall be: White Limestone
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2.02 MORTAR
A. Mortar shall be Masonry Mortar, Type S, conforming to the proportion and property
specifications of ASTM C 270.
Color: Use with CMU Color: -or- See Elev.:
1. White White Limestone
B. Mortar Materials:
1. Admixtures: Use no admixtures, air- entraining agents, plasticizers, salts, or antifreeze
compounds unless specified and approved in advance by the Inspector.
2. Water: Use clean, potable and free of deleterious amounts of acids, alkalies or organic
materials.
2.03 GROUT
A. Spec Concrete 30/70, 2000 psi.
B. Grout shall conform to UBC Standard 21 -19 or ASTM C 476, proportions per UBC Table 21 - B.
C. Use of fine or course grout shall be per UBC Table 21 -C.
D. Minimum compressive strength shall be 2000 psi.
E. Grout shall be of fluid consistency with an 8 inch to 10 inch slump.
F. Admixtures: To be approved by Inspector.
2.04 REINFORCING STEEL
A. Reinforcing bars shall conform to ASTM A 615, Grade 60.
B. Joint Reinforcement shall conform to UBC Standard 21 -10.
C. Metal Ties and Anchors shall meet the requirements of UBC Section 2102.2.7.
D. All metal reinforcement shall be free from loose rust and other matter or coatings detrimental to
bond.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 PREPARATION
A. Materials
1. Masonry units shall be sound, dry, and clean from all foreign matter when placed in the wall.
2. Reinforcement bars shall be free of kinks or bends, except for bends detailed in the drawings.
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B. Layout and Foundation
1. If site conditions or layout is in any way improper, masonry work shall not begin until cleared
by the governing authority.
2. Foundation shall be level and at correct grade so that the initial bed joint shall not be less than
1/4 inch nor more than 1 inch.
3. Surface of foundation shall be clean and free of deleterious materials. Surface shall be
roughened to a full amplitude of 1/16 inch.
4. If a foundation dowel must be bent to align with a vertical cell, it shall not slope more than 1
inch horizontally to 6 inches vertically.
3.02 MIXING OF MORTAR
A.
1. Mix in a mechanical batch mixer with the minimum amount of water to produce a workable
consistency.
2. Mortar may be retempered once to maintain plasticity and workability. Retempering on
mortar boards shall be done by adding water within a basin formed within the mortar.
Rework the mortar into the water. No mortar shall be used beyond 2 1/2 hours from the time
it was originally mixed.
3.03 MIXING OF GROUT
A. Water content of the grout shall be adjusted to provide proper fluid consistency to enable
placement under existing field conditions without segregation of the constituents.
B. Do not use grout more than 1 1/2 hours after initial mixing.
C. Preblended Grout
1. Mix in mechanical mixer until workable, but not to exceed 10 minutes.
3.04 INSTALLATION OF MASONRY UNITS
A. General
1. All masonry shall be laid true, level, plumb, and in accordance with the plans.
2. Units shall be laid in running bond unless otherwise shown on the drawings.
3. Cutting of units shall be neat, true, and made by masonry saw.
4. Concrete masonry units shall not be wetted unless otherwise approved.
5. Construction supports shall not be attached to the wall except where specifically permitted by
the architect or engineer.
B. Protection
1. Extreme care shall be taken to prevent grout or mortar stains on exposed surfaces. Any
mortar or grout contact shall be cleaned immediately.
2. Tops of all unsheltered walls and partially completed walls shall be covered when work is not
in progress.
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3.05 JOINTS
A. Mortar Joints
1. Initial bed joint shall not be less than 1/4 inch nor more than 1 inch in thickness. All cells to
be filled with grout shall be kept free from mortar droppings so the grout will make full
contact with the foundation.
2. Thickness of joints shall be 3/8 ± 1/8 inch for precision or split units, and 1/2 ± 1/8 inch for
slumped units.
3. Head and bed joints of hollow units shall be filled with mortar for the thickness of the face
shell. Solid units shall have full head and bed joints.
4. Horizontal joint reinforcement shall be fully embedded in mortar with a minimum 5/8 inch
cover between joint reinforcement and exposed face. Mortar joints with wire reinforcement
shall be at least twice the thickness of the wire diameter.
5. All mortar joints on exposed walls, unless otherwise specified, shall be concave and double
struck to produce a dense, slightly concave surface well bonded to the surface of the masonry
unit.
6. Flush cut or sacked joints shall be used where surface is to be plastered.
7. If an installed unit is moved, it shall be removed from the wall, cleaned, and set in fresh
mortar.
B. Control Joints
1. Control joints shall be constructed as detailed in the drawings.
3.06 INSTALLATION OF REINFORCING STEEL
A. Reinforcement shall be placed as detailed on the drawings and secured against displacement at
intervals not to exceed 200 bar diameters.
B. Tolerance for placement:
1. In flexural elements shall be ± 1/2 inch for d equal to 8 inches or less, ± 1 inch for d equal to
24 inches or less but more than 8 inches, ± 1 1/4 inches for d greater than 24 inches. (d is the
distance from compression face of flexural member to the centroid of tensile reinforcement.)
2. Longitudinal location shall be ± 2 inches.
C. Reinforcing bars, except joint reinforcement, shall be completely embedded in mortar or grout
and have a minimum cover, including the masonry unit, of at least 3/4 inch, 1 1/2 inches when
exposed to weather, and 2 inches when exposed to soil.
D. Clear distance between surface of reinforcing bar and any surface of a masonry unit shall not be
less than 1/4 inch for fine grout and 1/2 inch for course grout.
1. Horizontal reinforcement bars may rest on the cross webs of hollow masonry units.
E. Reinforcing bars and wire joint reinforcement shall be lapped as indicated on the drawings.
3.07 GROUTING
A. General
1. Reinforcement bars shall be in place and secured prior to grouting.
2. All spaces with reinforcement bars shall be grouted.
3. All cells and areas where grout is to be placed shall be free from mortar fins greater than 1/2
inch, droppings, and foreign materials that would prevent the wall from being properly
grouted.
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4. Grout shall completely fill all designated spaces, and shall be confined to those spaces.
5. Segregation of grout materials and damage to the masonry shall be avoided during the
grouting process.
6. Grout shall be consolidated before loss of plasticity.
a. Grout pours 12 inches or less may be puddled.
b. Grout pours greater than 12 inches shall be consolidated and reconsolidated by
mechanical vibration using a low velocity vibrator with a maximum head diameter of 3/4
inch.
7. If top row is exposed to weather it shall be grouted closed.
8. Stop grout pours 1 1/2 inches below top of wall. Where bond beams occur, stop grout a
minimum of 1/2 inch below.
9. Structural masonry walls shall be solid grouted unless otherwise specified.
10. Anchor bolts shall be solidly grouted in place with 1 inch minimum of grout between the bolt
and the masonry.
B. Low Lift Grouting
1. Grout pours shall not exceed 5 feet. Cleanouts are not required.
C. High -Lift Grouting:
1. Cleanout holes shall be provided at the bottom of all cells containing vertical reinforcement
in hollow unit masonry, but spaced not more than 32 inches on center.
2. Grout shall be placed in lifts not to exceed 6 feet. The full height in each wall section shall be
poured in 1 day with no interruption greater than 1 hour.
3.08 WALL CLEANING AND PROTECTION
A. Minimize any mortar or grout stains on the wall during construction. Any stains that occur shall
be removed immediately.
1. For burnished concrete masonry units, immediately remove any green mortar smears or
soiling with a damp sponge.
2. For glazed masonry units and ground face units with heat- treated acrylic finish, remove green
mortar smears with a dry cloth. Do not allow mortar lumps or smears to harden on the
finished surfaces.
B. The tops of all unsheltered walls and partially completed walls shall be covered when work is not
in progress.
C. Where atmosphere is dry, a light fog spray may be applied to masonry surfaces for three days
after construction.
D. At the conclusion of the masonry work, remove all scaffolding and equipment used during
construction, and remove all debris, refuse, and surplus masonry material from the site.
E. Clean exposed CMU walls with a light sandblast. All openings, doors, window frames, etc. near
the area to be sandblasted shall be covered or protected before the sandblasting starts. Care shall
be taken to avoid contamination to areas that are not to be sandblasted.
1. Glazed, bumished, or pre - finished masonry units shall be protected from sandblast
operations.
END OF SECTION
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If this proposal is accepted, the undersigned agrees to execute the contract and provide necessary
bonds and insurance certification as per the Instructions to Bidders and commence work within ten
(10) days after written Notice to Proceed. The undersigned further agrees to complete the work in
full within forty -two (42) calendar days after the date of the written Notice -to- Proceed.
The undersigned certifies that the bid prices contained in the proposal have been carefully checked
and are submitted as correct and final. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and
may waive any informalities.
Respectfully Submitted,
Signature
Print Name Address
Title for Telephone
Name of Firm
Date Secretary, if Contractor is a
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Date: June 19, 2002
To: All Prospective Bidders
Addendum #2
811 t3arton Springs Road, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78704-“64'
Project: Dell Way @ Mays Street : Masonry Fence and Tree Well Construction
County: Williamson
City: Round Rock, Texas
The following changes, additions, modifications and revisions are to be included in the bid
documents for the above project:
1. Notice to Contractors'. Due to availability of Split Face (both sides) Concrete Masonry Units to be
used for Bid Item #5, "6' CMU FENCE ", the written Notice to Proceed will be given no earlier
than 4 weeks after the project has been awarded.
E A R T H) T E C H
A two INTERNATIONAL LTD. COMPANY
Telephone',
5 0 .474.55 00 _
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4.0 GENERAL CONDITIONS
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Contents
1. Definition of Terms
1.01 - Owner, Contractor and Engineer
1.02 - Contract Documents
1.03 - Subcontractor
1.04 - Sub - Subcontractor
1.05 - Written Notice
1.06 - Work
1.07 - Extra Work
1.08 - Working Day
1.09 - Calendar Day
1.10 - Substantially Completed
2.01 - Owner - Engineer Relationship
2.02 - Professional Inspection by Engineer
2.03 - Payments for Work
2.04 - Initial Determinations
2.05 - Objections
2.06 - Lines and Grades
2.07 - Contractor's Duty and Superintendence
2.08 - Contractor's Understanding
2.09 - Character of Workers
2.10 - Contractor's Buildings
2.11 - Sanitation
2.12 - Shop Drawings
2.13 - Preliminary Approval
2.14 - Defects and Their Remedies
2.15 - Changes and Alterations
2.16 - Inspectors
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General Conditions of Agreement
2. Responsibilities of the Engineer and the Contractor
3. General Obligations and Responsibilities
3.01 - Keeping of Plans and Specifications Accessible
3.02 - Ownership of Drawings
3.03 - Adequacy of Design
3.04 - Right of Entry
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3. General Obligations and Responsibilities (cont'd)
3.05 - Collateral Contracts
3.06 - Discrepancies and Omissions
3.07 - Equipment, Materials and Construction Plant
3.08 - Damages
3.09 - Protection Against Accident to Employees and the Public
3.10 - Performance and Payment Bonds
3.11 - Losses from Natural Causes
3.12 - Protection of Adjoining Property
3.13 - Protection Against Claims of Subcontractors, etc.
3.14 - Protection Against Royalties or Patented Invention
3.15 - Laws and Ordinances
3.16 - Assignment and Subletting
3.17 - Indemnification
3.18 - Insurance
3.19 - Final Clean-Up
3.20 - Guarantee Against Defective Work
3.21 - Testing of Materials
3.22 - Wage Rates
4. Prosecution and Progress
4.01 - Time and Order of Completion
4.02 - Extension of Time
4.03 - Hindrances and Delays
5.01 - Quantities and Measurements
5.02 - Estimated Quantities
5.03 - Price of Work
5.04 - Partial Payments
5.05 - Use of Completed Portions
5.06 - Final Completion and Acceptance
5.07 - Final Payment
5.08 - Payments Withheld
5.09 - Delayed Payments
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11.01 - Termination by Owner for Cause
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6. Extra Work and Claims
6.01 - Change Orders
6.02 - Minor Changes
6.03 - Extra Work
6.04 - Time of Filing Claims
6.05 - Continuing Performance
7. Abandonment of Contract
7.01 - Abandonment by Contractor
7.02 - Abandonment by Owner
8. Subcontractors
8.01 - Award of Subcontracts for Portions of Work
8.02 - Subcontractual Relations
8.03 - Payments to Subcontractors
9. Separate Contracts
9.01 - Owner's Right to Award Separate Contracts
9.02 - Mutual Responsibility of Contractors
9.03 - Cutting and Patching Under Separate Contracts
10. Protection of Persons and Property
10.01 - Safety Precautions and Programs
10.02 - Safety of Persons and Property
10.03 - Location and Protection of Utilities
11. Termination
11.02 - Termination for Convenience
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1. Definition of Terms
1.01 Owner, Contractor and Engineer
General Conditions of Agreement
The Owner, the Contractor and the Engineer and those persons or organizations identified
as such in the Agreement are referred to throughout the Contract Documents as if
singular in number and masculine in gender. The term "Engineer" means the Engineer or
his duly authorized representative. The Engineer shall be understood to be the Engineer
of the Owner, and nothing contained in the Contract Documents shall create any
contractual or agency relationship between the Engineer and the Contractor.
1.02 Contract Documents
The Contract Documents shall consist of the Notice to Contractors, Instructions to
Bidders, Proposal, Signed Agreement, Performance and Payment Bonds (when required),
Special Bonds (when required), General Conditions of the Agreement, Construction
Specifications, Plans and all modifications thereof incorporated in any such documents
before the execution of the agreement.
The Contract Documents are complementary, and what is called for by any one shall be
as binding as if called for by all. In case of conflict between any of the Contract
Documents, priority of interpretation shall be in the following order: Signed Agreement,
Performance and Payment Bonds, Special Bonds (if any), Proposal, Special Conditions of
Agreement, Notice to Contractors, Technical Specifications, Plans, and General
Conditions of Agreement.
1.03 Subcontractor
The term "Subcontractor," as employed herein, includes only those having a direct
contract with the Contractor. It includes one who furnishes material worked to special
design according to the plans or specifications of this work, but does not include one who
merely furnishes material not so worked.
1.04 Sub - Subcontractor
The term "Sub- Subcontractor" means one who has a direct or indirect contract with a
Subcontractor to perform any of the work at the site. It includes one who furnishes
material worked to a special design according to the plans or specifications of this work,
but does not include one who merely furnishes material not so worked.
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1.05 Written Notice
1.06 Work
Written notice shall be deemed to have been duly served if delivered in person to the
individual or to an officer of the corporation for whom it is intended, or if delivered to or
sent by registered mail to the last business address known to him who gives the notice.
The Contractor shall provide and pay for all materials, machinery, equipment, tools,
superintendence, labor, services, insurance, and all water, light, power, fuel,
transportation and other facilities necessary for the execution and completion of the work
covered by the Contract Documents. Unless otherwise specified, all materials shall be
new and both workmanship and materials shall be of a good quality. The Contractor
shall, if required, fumish satisfactory evidence as to the kind and quality of materials.
Materials or work described in words which, when so applied, have a well -known
technical or trade meaning shall be held to refer to such recognized standards.
1.07 Extra Work
The term "Extra Work" shall be understood to mean and include all work that may be
required by the Engineer or the Owner to be done by the Contractor to accomplish any
change, alteration or addition to the work shown upon the plans, or reasonably implied by
the specifications, and not covered by the Contractor's Proposal, except as provided under
"Changes and Alterations" herein.
1.08 Working Day
The term "Working Day" is defined as any day not including Saturdays, Sundays or any
legal holidays, in which weather or other conditions, not under the control of the
Contractor, will permit construction of the principal units of the work for a period of not
less than seven (7) hours between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
1.09 Calendar Day
The term "Calendar Day" is defined as any day of the week or month, no days being
excepted.
1.10 Substantially Completed
The term "Substantially Completed" shall be understood to mean that the structure has
been made suitable for use or occupancy or that the facility is in condition to serve its
intended purpose, but still may require minor miscellaneous work and adjustment.
2. Responsibilities of the Engineer and the Contractor
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2.01 Owner - Engineer Relationship
The Engineer will be the Owner's representative during construction. The duties,
responsibilities and limitations of authority of the Engineer as the Owner's representative
during construction are as set forth in the Contract Documents and shall not be extended
or limited without written consent of the Owner and the Engineer. The Engineer will
advise and consult with the Owner, and all of the Owner's instructions to the Contractor
shall be issued through the Engineer.
2.02 Professional Inspection by Engineer
The Engineer shall make periodic visits to the site to familiarize himself with the progress
of the executed work and to determine if such work meets the essential performance and
design features and the technical and functional engineering requirements of the Contract
Documents; provided and except, however, that the Engineer shall not be responsible for
making any detailed, exhaustive, comprehensive or continuous on -site inspection of the
quality or quantity of the work or be responsible, directly or indirectly, for the
construction means, methods, techniques, sequences, quality, procedures, programs,
safety precautions or lack of same incident thereto or in connection therewith.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this agreement or any other Contract Document,
the Engineer shall not be responsible or liable for any acts, errors, omissions or
negligence of the Contractor, any Subcontractor or any of the Contractor's or
Subcontractor's agents, servants or employees or any other person, firm or corporation
performing or attempting to perform any of the work.
2.03 Payments for Work
The Engineer shall review the Contractor's applications for payment and supporting data,
determine the amount owed to the Contractor and recommend, in writing, payment to the
Contractor in such amounts; such recommendation of payment to the Contractor
constitutes a representation to the Owner of the Engineer's professional judgement that
the work has progressed to the point indicated to the best of his knowledge, information
and belief, but such recommendation of an application for payment to the Contractor
shall not be deemed as a representation by the Engineer that the Engineer has made any
examination to determine how or for what purpose the Contractor has used the monies
paid on account of the contract price.
2.04 Initial Determinations
The Engineer initially shall determine all claims, disputes and other matters in question
between the Contractor and the Owner relating to execution or progress of the work or
interpretation of the Contract Documents. The Engineer's decision shall be rendered in
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writing within a reasonable time, which shall not be construed to be less than ten (10)
days.
2.05 Objections
In the event the Engineer renders any decision which, in the opinion of either party
hereto, is not in accordance with the meaning and intent of this contract, either party may
file with the Engineer within thirty (30) days his written objection to the decision, and by
such action may reserve the right to submit the question so raised to litigation as
hereinafter provided.
2.06 Lines and Grades
Unless otherwise specified, all lines and grades shall be furnished by the Engineer or his
representative. Whenever necessary, construction work shall be suspended to permit
performance of this work, but such suspension will be as brief as practicable and the
Contractor shall be allowed no extra compensation therefor. The Contractor shall give
the Engineer reasonable notice of the time and place where lines and grades will be
needed. All stakes, marks, etc., shall be carefully preserved by the Contractor, and in case
of careless destruction or removal by him or his employees, such stakes, marks, etc., shall
be replaced at the Contractor's expense.
2.07 Contractor's Duty and Superintendence
The Contractor shall give adequate attention to the faithful prosecution and completion of
this contract and shall keep on the work, during its progress, a competent English -
speaking Superintendent and any necessary assistants to supervise and direct the work.
The Superintendent shall represent the Contractor in his absence and all directions given
to him shall be as binding as if given to the Contractor.
The Contractor is and at all times shall remain an independent contractor, solely
responsible for the manner and method of completing his work under this contract, with
full power and authority to select the means, method and manner of performing such
work, so long as such methods do not adversely affect the completed improvements, the
Owner and the Engineer being interested only in the result obtained and conformity of
such completed improvements to the plans, specifications and contract.
Likewise, the Contractor shall be solely responsible for the safety of himself, his
employees and other persons, as well as for the protection and safety of the
improvements being erected and the property of himself or any other person, as a result
of his operations hereunder. Engineering construction drawings and specifications, as
well as any additional information concerning the work to be performed passing from or
through the Engineer, shall not be interpreted as requiring or allowing the Contractor to
deviate from the plans and specifications; the intent of such drawings, specifications and
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any other such information being to define with specificity the agreement of the parties as
to the work the Contractor is to perform. The Contractor shall be fully and completely
liable, at his own expense, for design, construction, installation, and use or non -use of all
items and methods incident to performance of the contract, and for all loss, damage or
injury incident thereto, either to person or property, including, without limitation, the
adequacy of all temporary supports, shoring, bracing, scaffolding, machinery or
equipment, safety precautions or devices, and similar items or devices used by him
during construction.
Any review of work in process, or any visit or observation during construction, or any
clarification of plans and specifications, by the Engineer or the Owner, or any agent,
employee, or representative of either of them, whether through personal observation on
the project site or by means of approval of shop drawings for temporary construction or
construction processes, or by other means or methods, is agreed by the Contractor to be
for the purpose of observing the extent and nature of work completed or being performed,
as measured against the drawings and specifications constituting the contract, or for the
purpose of enabling the Contractor to more fully understand the plans and specifications
so that the completed construction work will conform thereto, and shall in no way relieve
the Contractor from full and complete responsibility for the proper performance of his
work on the project, including but not limited to the propriety of means and methods of
the Contractor in performing said contract, and the adequacy of any designs, plans or
other facilities for accomplishing such performance. Deviation by the Contractor from
plans and specifications that may have been in evidence during any such visitation or
observation by the Engineer, or any of his representatives, whether called to the
Contractor's attention or not, shall in no way relieve the Contractor from his
responsibility to complete all work in accordance with said plans and specifications.
2.08 Contractor's Understanding
It is understood and agreed that the Contractor has, by careful examination, satisfied
himself as to the nature and location of the work, the conformation of the ground, the
character, quality and quantity of the materials to be encountered, the character of
equipment and facilities needed preliminary to and during the prosecution of the work,
the general and local conditions, and all other matters which can in any way affect the
work under this contract. The Contractor agrees that he will make no claim against the
Owner or the Engineer if, in the prosecution of the work, he finds that the actual site or
subsurface conditions encountered do not conform to those indicated by excavation, test
excavation, test procedures, borings, explorations or other subsurface excavations. No
verbal agreement or conversation with any officer, agent or employee of the Owner or the
Engineer either before or after the execution of this contract, shall affect or modify any of
the terms or obligations herein contained.
2.09 Character of Workers
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The Contractor agrees to employ only orderly and competent workers, skillful in the
performance of the type of work required under this contract, to do the work; and agrees
that whenever the Engineer shall inform him in writing that any workers on the work are,
in his opinion, incompetent, unfaithful or disorderly, or refuse instructions from the
Engineer in the absence of the Superintendent, such worker shall be discharged from the
work and shall not again be employed on the work without the Engineer's written
consent. No illegal alien may be employed by any Contractor for work on this project,
and a penalty of $500.00 per day will be assessed for each day and for each illegal alien
who works for the Contractor at this project.
2.10 Contractor's Buildings
The building of structures for housing workers, or the erection of tents or other forms of
protection, will be permitted only at such places as the Engineer shall direct, and the
sanitary conditions of the grounds in or about such structures shall at all times be
maintained in a manner satisfactory to the Engineer.
2.11 Sanitation
Necessary sanitary conveniences for the use of laborers on the work, properly secluded
from public observation, shall be constructed and maintained by the Contractor in such
manner and at such points as shall be approved by the Engineer, and their use shall be
strictly enforced.
2.12 Shop Drawings
The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer, with such promptness as to cause no delay
in his own work or in that of any other Contractor, four (4) checked copies, unless
otherwise specified, of all shop and/or setting drawings and schedules required for the
work of the various trades, and the Engineer shall pass upon them with reasonable
promptness, making desired corrections. The Contractor shall make any corrections
required by the Engineer, file with him two (2) corrected copies and furnish such other
copies as may be needed. The Engineer's review of such drawings or schedules shall not
relieve the Contractor from responsibility for deviations from drawings or specifications,
unless he has in writing called the Engineer's attention to such deviations at the time of
submission, nor shall it relieve him from responsibility for errors of any sort in shop
drawings or schedules. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to fully and completely
review all shop drawings to ascertain their effect on his ability to perform the required
contract work in accordance with the plans and specifications and within the contract
time.
Such review by the Engineer shall be for the sole purpose of determining the general
conformity of said shop drawings or schedules to result in finished improvements in
conformity with the plans and specifications, and shall not relieve the Contractor of his
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duty as an independent contractor as previously set forth, it being expressly understood
and agreed that the Engineer does not assume any duty to pass upon the propriety or
adequacy of such drawings or schedules, or any means or methods reflected thereby, in
relation to the safety of either person or property during the Contractor's performance
hereunder.
2.13 Preliminary Approval
The Engineer shall not have the power to waive the obligations of this contract for the
furnishing by the Contractor of good material, and of his performing good work as herein
described, and in full accordance with the plans and specifications. No failure or
omission of the Engineer to discover, object to or condemn any defective work or
material shall release the Contractor from the obligations to fully and properly perform
the contract, including without limitation, the obligation to at once tear out, remove and
properly replace any defective work or material at any time prior to final acceptance upon
the discovery of said defective work or material; provided, however, that the Engineer
shall, upon request of the Contractor, inspect and accept or reject any material furnished,
and in the event the material has been once accepted by the Engineer, such acceptance
shall be binding on the Owner unless it can be clearly shown that such material furnished
does not meet the specifications for this work.
Any questioned work may be ordered taken up or removed for re- examination by the
Engineer, prior to final acceptance, and if found not in accordance with the plans and/or
specifications for said work, all expense of removing, re- examination and replacement
shall be borne by the Contractor. Otherwise, the expense thus incurred shall be allowed
as Extra Work and shall be paid for by the Owner; provided that, where inspection or
approval is specifically required by the specifications prior to performance of certain
work, should the Contractor proceed with such work without requesting prior inspection
or approval he shall bear all expense of taking up, removing, and replacing this work if so
directed by the Engineer.
2.14 Defects and Their Remedies
It is further agreed that if the work or any part thereof, or any material brought on the site
of the work for use in the work or selected for the same, shall be deemed by the Engineer
as unsuitable or not in conformity with the plans, specifications, or the intent thereof, the
Contractor shall, after receipt of written notice thereof from the Engineer, forthwith
remove such material and rebuild or otherwise remedy such work so that it shall be in full
accordance with this contract.
2.15 Changes and Alterations
The Contractor further agrees that the Owner may make such changes and alterations as
the Owner may see fit in the line, grade, form, dimensions, plans or materials for the
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work herein contemplated, or any part thereof, either before or after the beginning of the
construction, without affecting the validity of this contract and the accompanying
performance and payment Bonds.
If such changes or alterations diminish the quantity of the work to be done, they shall not
constitute the basis for a claim for damages or anticipated profits on the work that may be
dispensed with, except as provided for unit price items under Section 5 "Measurement
and Payment ". If the amount of work is increased, and the work can fairly be classified
under the specifications, such increase shall be paid for according to the quantity actually
done and at the unit price, if any, established for such work under this contract, except as
provided for unit price items under Section 5 "Measurement and Payment ". Otherwise,
such additional work shall be paid for as provided under Extra Work. In the event the
Owner makes such changes or alterations as shall make useless any work already done or
material already furnished or used in said work, then the Owner shall compensate the
Contractor for any material or labor so used, and for any actual loss occasioned by such
change, due to actual expense incurred in preparation for the work as originally planned.
2.16 Inspectors
The Engineer may provide one (or more) field inspectors at the work site for the limited
purpose of observing the work in progress and reporting back to the Engineer on the
extent, nature, manner and performance of the work so that the Engineer may more
effectively perform his duties hereunder. Such inspectors may also communicate
between the Engineer and the Contractor their respective reports, opinions, questions,
answers and clarifications concerning the plans, specifications and work but shall not be
deemed the agent of the Contractor for all purposes in communicating such matters.
Such inspectors may confer with the Contractor or the Contractor's Superintendent
concerning the prosecution of the work and its conformity with the plans and
specifications but shall never be, in whole or part, responsible for or charged with, nor
shall he assume any authority or responsibility for the means, methods or manner of
completing the work or of the superintendence of the work or of the Contractor's
employees. It is expressly understood and agreed that any such inspector is not
authorized by the Engineer or the Owner to independently act for either or answer on
behalf of either, any inquiries of the Contractor concerning the plans, specifications or
work. No inspector's opinion, advice, interpretation of the plans or specifications of this
contract, apparent or express approval of the means or methods or manner of the
Contractor's performance of work in progress or completed, or discovery or failure to
discover or object to defective work of materials shall release the Contractor from his
duty to complete all work in strict accordance with the plans and specifications or stop
the Owner or the Engineer from requiring that all work be fully and properly performed
including, if necessary, removal of defective or otherwise unacceptable work and the re-
doing of such work.
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3. General Obligations and Responsibilities
3.01 Keeping of Plans and Specifications Accessible
The Engineer shall furnish the Contractor with an adequate and reasonable number of
copies of all plans and specifications without expense to him and the Contractor shall
keep one (1) copy of the same constantly accessible on the work, with the latest revisions
noted thereon.
3.02 Ownership of Drawings
All drawings, specifications and copies thereof furnished by the Engineer shall not be
reused on other work, and, with the exception of the signed contract sets, are to be
returned to him on request, at the completion of the work. All models are the property of
the Owner.
3.03 Adequacy of Design
It is understood that the Owner believes it has employed competent engineers and
designers. It is therefore agreed that the Owner shall be responsible for the adequacy of
the design, sufficiency of the Contract Documents, the safety of the structure and the
practicability of the operations of the completed project provided that the Contractor has
complied with the requirements of the said Contract Documents, all approved
modifications thereof, and additions and alterations thereto approved in writing by the
Owner. The burden of proof of such compliance shall be upon the Contractor to show
that he has complied with the said requirements of the Contract Documents, approved
modifications thereof, and all approved additions and alterations thereto.
3.04 Right of Entry
The Owner reserves the right to enter the property or location at which the works herein
contracted for are to be constructed or installed, by such agent or agents as he may elect,
for the purpose of inspecting the work or for the purpose of constructing or installing
such collateral work as the Owner may desire.
3.05 Collateral Contracts
The Owner agrees to provide, by separate contract or otherwise, all labor and material
essential to the completion of the work specifically excluded from this contract, in such
manner so as not to unreasonably delay the progress of the work or damage the
Contractor, except where such delays are specifically mentioned elsewhere in the
Contract Documents. The Owner will attempt to coordinate the collateral work of utility
companies regulated by City franchises, but the City shall not be responsible for delays or
other damages to the Contractor which may result from their acts or omissions.
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3.06 Discrepancies and Omissions
The Contractor shall provide written notice to the Engineer of any omissions or
discrepancies found in the contract. It is further agreed that it is the intent of this contract
that all work must be done and all material must be furnished in accordance with
generally accepted practices for construction. In the event of any discrepancies between
the separate Contract Documents, the priority of interpretation defined under "Contract
Documents" shall govern. In the event that there is still any doubt as to the meaning and
intent of any portion of the contract, specifications or drawings, the Engineer shall define
what is intended to apply to the work.
3.07 Equipment, Materials and Construction Plant
The Contractor shall be responsible for the care, preservation, conservation, and
protection of all materials, supplies, machinery, equipment, tools, apparatus, accessories,
facilities, all means of construction, and any and all parts of the work, whether the
Contractor has been paid, partially paid, or not paid for such work, until the entire work is
completed and accepted.
3.08 Damages
In the event the Contractor is damaged in the course of completion of the work by the act,
negligence, omission, mistake or default of the Owner or the Engineer, thereby causing
loss to the Contractor, the Owner agrees that he will reimburse the Contractor for such
loss. In the event the Owner is damaged in the course of the work by the act, negligence,
omission, mistake or default of the Contractor, or should the Contractor unreasonably
delay the progress of the work being done by others on the job so as to cause loss for
which the Owner becomes liable, then the Contractor shall reimburse the Owner for such
loss.
3.09 Protection Against Accident to Employees and the Public
The Contractor shall at all times exercise reasonable precautions for the safety of
employees and others on or near the work and shall comply with all applicable provisions
of federal, state, and municipal safety laws and building and construction codes. All
machinery and equipment and other physical hazards shall be guarded in accordance with
the "Manual of Accident Prevention in Construction" of the Associated General
Contractors of America, except where incompatible with federal, state, or municipal laws
or regulations. The Contractor shall provide such machinery guards, safe walkways,
ladders, bridges, gangplanks, and other safety devices. The safety precautions actually
taken and their adequacy shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor, acting at his
discretion as an independent contractor.
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In the event there is an accident involving injury to any individual on or near the work,
the Contractor shall immediately notify the Owner and the Engineer of the event and
shall be responsible for recording the location of the event and the circumstances
surrounding the event through photographs, interviewing witnesses, obtaining of medical
reports and other documentation that defines the event. Copies of such documentation
shall be provided to the Owner and the Engineer for their records.
3.10 Performance and Payment Bonds
Unless otherwise specified, it is further agreed by the parties to the contract that the
Contractor will execute separate performance and payment bonds, each in the sum of one
hundred (100 %) percent of the total contract price, on standard forms for this purpose,
guaranteeing faithful performance of the work and the fulfillment of any guarantee
required, and further guaranteeing payment to all persons supplying labor and materials
or furnishing him any equipment in the execution of the contract. If the contract price is
$25,000.00 or less, no payment or performance bond shall be required. It is agreed that
the contract shall not be in effect until such performance and payment bonds are
furnished and approved by the Owner.
Unless otherwise specified, the cost of the premium for the performance and payment
bonds shall be included in the price bid by the Contractor for the work under this
contract, and no extra payment for such bonds will be made by the Owner.
Unless otherwise approved in writing by the Owner, the surety company underwriting the
bonds shall be licensed to write such bonds in the State of Texas.
3.11 Losses from Natural Causes
Unless otherwise specified, all loss or damage to the Contractor arising out of the nature
of the work to be done, or from the action of the elements, or from any unforeseen
circumstance in the prosecution of the same, or from unusual obstructions or difficulties
which may be encountered in the prosecution of the work, shall be sustained and borne
by the Contractor at his own cost and expense.
3.12 Protection of Adjoining Property
The said Contractor shall take proper means to protect the adjacent or adjoining property
or properties, in any way encountered, which might be injured or seriously affected by
any process of construction to be undertaken under this agreement, from any damage or
injury by reason of said process of construction; and he shall be liable for any and all
claims for such damage on account of his failure to fully protect all adjoining property.
The Contractor agrees to indemnify, save and hold harmless the Owner and the Engineer
against any claim or claims for damages due to any injury to any adjacent or adjoining
property, arising or growing out of the performance of the contract regardless of whether
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or not it is caused in part by a party indemnified hereunder, but any such indemnity shall
not apply to any claim of any kind arising solely out of the existence or character of the
work.
3.13 Protection Against Claims of Subcontractors, Laborers, Materialmen and
Furnishers of Machinery, Equipment and Supplies
The Contractor agrees that he will indemnify and save the Owner and the Engineer
harmless from all claims growing out the lawful demands of Subcontractors, laborers,
workers, mechanics, materialmen and furnishers of machinery and parts thereof,
equipment, power tools, and all supplies, including commissary, incurred in the
furtherance of the performance of this contract. When so desired by the Owner, the
Contractor shall furnish satisfactory evidence that all obligations of the nature
hereinabove designated have been paid, discharged or waived. If the Contractor fails to
do so, then the Owner may either pay directly any unpaid bills of which the Owner has
written notice, or may withhold from the Contractor's unpaid compensation a sum of
money deemed reasonably sufficient to liquidate any and all such lawful claims. When
satisfactory evidence is furnished that all liabilities have been fully discharged, payments
to the Contractor shall be resumed in full in accordance with the terms of this contract,
but in no event shall the provisions of this sentence be construed to impose any obligation
upon the Owner by either the Contractor or his surety.
3.14 Protection Against Royalties or Patented Invention
The Contractor shall pay all royalties and license fees, and shall provide for the use of
any design, device, material or process covered by letter patent or copyright by suitable
legal agreement with the patentee or owner. The Contractor shall defend all suits or
claims for infringement of any patent or copyright rights and shall indemnify and save the
Owner and the Engineer harmless from any loss on account thereof, except that the
Owner shall defend all such suits and claims and shall be responsible for all such loss
when a particular design, device, material or process or the product of a particular
manufacturer or manufacturers is specified or required by the Owner; provided, however,
if choice of alternate design, device, material or process is allowed to the Contractor, then
the Contractor shall indemnify and save the Owner harmless form any loss on account
thereof. If the material or process specified or required by the Owner is known by the
Contractor to be an infringement, the Contractor shall be responsible for such loss unless
he promptly gives such information to the Owner.
3.15 Laws and Ordinances
The Contractor shall at all times observe and comply with all federal, state and local
laws, ordinance and regulations, which in any manner affect the contract or the work, and
shall indemnify and save harmless the Owner and the Engineer against any claim arising
from the violation of any such laws, ordinances, and regulations whether by the
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Contractor or his employees, except where such violations are called for by the
provisions of the Contract Documents. If the Contractor observes that the plans and
specifications are at variance therewith, he shall promptly notify the Engineer in writing,
and any necessary changes shall be prepared as provided in the contract for changes in
the work. If the Contractor performs any work knowing it to be contrary to such laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations, and without such notice to the Engineer, he shall bear
all costs arising therefrom. In case the Owner is a body politic and corporate, the law
from which it derives its powers, insofar as the same regulates the objects for which, or
the manner in which, or the conditions under which the Owner may enter into contract,
shall be controlling and shall be considered as part of this contract to the same effect as
though embodied herein.
3.16 Assignment and Subletting
The Contractor further agrees that he will retain personal control and will give his
personal attention to the fulfillment of this contract and that he will not assign by Power
of Attorney or otherwise, or sublet said contract without the written consent of the
Engineer, and that no part or feature of the work will be sublet to anyone objectionable to
the Engineer or the Owner. The Contractor further agrees that the subletting of any
portion or feature of the work, or materials required in the performance of this contract,
shall not relieve the Contractor from his full obligations to the Owner as provided by this
agreement.
3.17 Indemnification
The Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Owner and the Engineer
and their respective officers, agents and employees, from and against all damages, claims,
losses, demands, suits, judgements and costs, including reasonable attomeys' fees and
expenses, arising out of or resulting from the performance of the work, provided that any
such damage, claim, loss, demand, suit, judgment, cost or expense:
1. is attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease or death of any person including
Contractor's employees and any Subcontractor's employees and any Sub -
subcontractor's employees, or to injury to or destruction of tangible property
including Contractor's property (other than the work itself) and the property of
any Subcontractor of Sub - subcontractor including the loss of use resulting
therefrom; and,
2. is caused in whole or in part by any intentional or negligent act or omission of the
Contractor, any Subcontractor, any Sub - subcontractor or anyone directly or
indirectly employed by any one of them or anyone for whose acts any of them
may be liable, regardless of whether or not it is caused in part by a party
indemnified hereunder.
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The obligation of the Contractor under this paragraph shall not extend to the liability of
the Engineer, his agents or employees arising out of the preparation of maps, plans,
reports, surveys, change orders, designs or specifications, or the approval of maps, plans,
reports, surveys, change orders, designs or specifications or the issuance of or the failure
to give directions or instructions by the Engineer, his agents or employees, provided such
is the sole cause of the injury or damage.
In any and all claims against the Owner or the Engineer or any of their agents or
employees by any employee of the Contractor, any Subcontractor, any Sub -
subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or anyone for
whose acts any of them may be liable, the indemnification obligation under Paragraph
3.17 shall not be limited in any way by any limitation on the amount or type of damages,
compensation or benefits payable by or for the Contractor or any Subcontractor or Sub -
subcontractor under workers' compensation acts, disability benefit acts or other employee
benefit acts.
3.18 Insurance
The Contractor shall carry insurance as follows for the duration of this contract.
A. Statutory Workmen's Compensation.
Definitions:
Certificate of coverage ( "certificate ") - a copy of a certificate of insurance, a
certificate of authority to self - insure issued by the Texas Workers' Compensation
Commission, or a coverage agreement (TWCC -81, TWCC -82, TWCC -83, or
TWCC -84), showing statutory workers' compensation insurance coverage for the
person's or entity's employees providing services on a project, for the duration of
the project.
Duration of the project - includes the time from the beginning of the work on the
project until the contractor's /person's work on the project has been completed and
accepted by the governmental entity.
Persons providing services on the project ( "subcontractor" in § 406,096) -
includes all persons or entities performing all or part of the services the
Contractor has undertaken to perform on the project, regardless of whether that
person contracted directly with the Contractor and regardless of whether that
person has employees. This includes, without limitation, independent contractors,
subcontractors, leasing companies, motor carriers, owner - operators, employees of
any such entity, or employees of any entity which furnishes persons to provide
services on the project. "Services" include, without limitation, providing, hauling,
or delivering equipment or materials, or providing labor, transportation, or other
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service related to a project. "Services" does not include activities unrelated to the
project, such as food/beverage vendors, office supply deliveries, and delivery of
portable toilets.
The Contractor shall provide coverage, based on proper reporting of classification
codes and payroll amounts and filing of any coverage agreements, that meets the
statutory requirements of Texas Labor Code, Section 401.011(44), for all
employees of the Contractor providing services on the project, for the duration of
the project. This coverage shall include the following terms:
(a) Employer's Liability limits of $100,000.00 for each accident is
required.
(b) "Texas Waiver of Our Right to Recover From Others"
Endorsement WC 42 03 04 shall be included in this policy.
(c) Texas must appear in Item 3A of the Worker's Compensation
coverage or Item 3C must contain the following: "As States except
those listed in 3A and the States of NV, ND, OH, WA, WV, and
WY.
The Contractor must provide a certificate of coverage to the governmental entity
prior to being awarded the contract.
If the coverage period shown on the Contractor's current certificate of coverage
ends during the duration of the project, the Contractor must, prior to the end of the
coverage period, file a new certificate of coverage with the governmental entity
showing that coverage has been extended.
The Contractor shall obtain from each person providing services on a project, and
provide to the governmental entity:
(a) a certificate of coverage, prior to that person beginning work on
the project, so the governmental entity will have on file certificates
of coverage showing coverage for all persons providing services
on the project; and
(b) no later than seven (7) calendar days after receipt by the
Contractor, a new certificate of coverage showing extension of
coverage, if the coverage period shown on the current certificate of
coverage ends during the duration of the project.
The Contractor shall retain all required certificates of coverage for the duration of
the project and for one year thereafter.
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The Contractor shall notify the governmental entity in writing by certified mail or
personal delivery, within ten (10) calendar days after the Contractor knew or should have
known of any change that materially affects the provision of coverage of any person
providing services on the project.
The Contractor shall post on each project site a notice, in the text, form and
manner prescribed by the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission, informing
all persons providing services on the project that they are required to be covered,
and stating how a person may verify coverage and report lack of coverage.
The Contractor shall contractually require each person with whom it contracts to
provide services on the project to:
(a) provide coverage, based on proper reporting of classification codes
and payroll amounts of filing of any coverage agreements, that
meets the statutory requirements of Texas Labor Code, Section
401.011(44), for all of its employees providing services on the
project, for the duration of the project;
(b)
(c) provide the Contractor, prior to the end of the coverage period, a
new certificate of coverage showing extension of coverage, if the
coverage period shown on the current certificate of coverage ends
during the duration of the project;
(d) obtain from each other person with whom it contracts, and provide
to the Contractor:
a certificate of coverage, prior to the other person
beginning work on the project; and
(2) a new certificate of coverage showing extension of
coverage, prior to the end of the coverage period, if the
coverage period shown on the current certificate of
coverage ends during the duration of the project;
(e) retain all required certificates of coverage on file for the duration
of the project and for one year thereafter;
notify the governmental entity in writing by certified mail or
personal delivery, within ten (10) calendar days after the person
knew or should have known of any change that materially affects
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the project, a certificate of coverage showing that coverage is
being provided for all employees of the person providing services
on the project, for the duration of the project;
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the provision of coverage of any person providing services on the
project; and
contractually require each person with whom it contracts to
perform as required by paragraphs (a) - (g), with the certificates of
coverage to be provided to the person for whom they are providing
services.
By signing this contract, or providing or causing to be provided a certificate of
coverage, the Contractor is representing to the govemmental entity that all
employees of the Contractor who will provide services on the project will be
covered by workers' compensation coverage for the duration of the project, that
the coverage will be based on proper reporting of classification codes and payroll
amounts, and that all coverage agreements will be filed with the appropriate
insurance carrier or, in the case of a self- insured, with the Commission's Division
of Self- Insurance Regulation. Providing false or misleading information may
subject the Contractor to administrative penalties, criminal penalties, civil
penalties, and/or other civil actions.
The Contractor's failure to comply with any of these provisions is a breach of
contract by the contractor that entitles the governmental entity to declare the
contract void if the Contractor does not remedy the breach within ten (10)
calendar days after the receipt of notice of breach from the governmental entity,
B. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance with minimum Bodily Injury limits of
$300,000 for each occurrence including like coverage for acts and omissions of
Subcontractors and contractual liability coverage.
C. Property Damage Insurance with minimum limits of $50,000 for each occurrence
including like coverage for acts and omissions of Subcontractors and contractual
liability coverage.
D. Automobile Liability Insurance for all owned, non - owned, and hired vehicles with
minimum limits for Bodily Injury of $100,000 for each person and $300,000 for
each occurrence and Property Damage minimum limits of $50,000 for each
occurrence. Contractor shall require Subcontractors to provide Automobile
Liability Insurance with same minimum limits.
The Contractor shall not commence work at the site under this contract until he has
obtained all required insurance and until such insurance has been approved by the Owner
and the Engineer. The Contractor shall not allow any Subcontractors to commence work
until all insurance required has been obtained and approved. Approval of the insurance
by the Owner and the Engineer shall not relieve or decrease the liability of the Contractor
hereunder.
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The required insurance must be written by a company licensed to do business in Texas at
the time the policy is issued. In addition, the company must be acceptable to the Owner
and all insurance (other than workers' compensation) shall be endorsed to include the
Owner as an additional insured thereunder.
The Contractor shall not cause any insurance to be cancelled nor permit any insurance to
lapse. All insurance certificates shall include a clause to the effect that the policy shall
not be cancelled or reduced, restricted or limited until ten (10) days after the Owner has
received written notice as evidenced by return receipt of registered or certified letter.
Certificates of insurance shall contain transcripts from the proper office of the insurer,
evidencing in particular those insured, the extent of the insurance, the Location and the
operations to which the insurance applies, the expiration date, and the above- mentioned
notice of cancellation clause.
3.19 Final Clean -up
Upon the completion of the work and before acceptance and final payment will be made,
the Contractor shall clean and remove from the site of the work all surplus and discarded
materials, temporary structures and debris of every kind. He shall leave the site of the
work in a neat and orderly condition at least equal to that which originally existed.
Surplus and waste materials removed from the site of the work shall be disposed of at
locations satisfactory to the Engineer.
In the event the Contractor fails or refuses to clean and remove surplus materials and
debris as above provided, the Owner or the Engineer may do so, or cause same to be
done, at the Contractor's expense, and the reasonable cost thereof shall be deducted from
the final payment.
3.20 Guarantee Against Defective Work
The Contractor warrants the materials and workmanship and that the work is in
conformance with the plans and specifications included in this contract for a period of
one year from the date of acceptance of the project. Said warranty binds the
Contractor to correct any work that does not conform with such plans and specifications
or any defects in workmanship or materials fumished under this contract which may be
discovered within the said one year period. The Contractor shall at his own expense
correct such defect within thirty (30) days after receiving written notice of such defect
from the Owner or the Engineer by repairing same to the condition called for in the
Contract Documents and plans and specifications. Should the Contractor fail or refuse to
repair such defect within the said thirty (30) day period or to provide acceptable
assurances that such repair work will be completed within a reasonable time thereafter,
the Owner may repair or cause to be repaired any such defect at the Contractor's expense.
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3.21 Testing of Materials
Unless otherwise specified, testing of all materials to be incorporated into the project will
be as directed by the Engineer at the expense of the Owner. All retesting for work
rejected on the basis of test results will be at the expense of the Contractor and the extent
of the retesting shall be determined by the Engineer. The Engineer may require
additional testing for failing tests and may require two (2) passing retests before
acceptance will be made by the Owner. The testing laboratory will be designated by the
Owner.
All materials to be incorporated into the project must meet the requirements of these
specifications. For manufactured materials such as reinforcing steel, expansion joint
materials, concrete pipe, cement, miscellaneous steel, cast iron materials, etc., the
Contractor will be required to furnish a manufacturer's certificate stating that the material
meets the requirements specified for this project.
3.22 Wage Rates (Information From Chapter 2258 Texas Government Code Title 10)
2288.021. Duty of Government Entity to Pay Prevailing Wage Rates
a. The state or any political subdivision of the state shall pay a worker employed by it
or on behalf of it:
(1) not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for work
of a similar character in the locality in which the work is performed;
and
(2) not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for legal
holiday and overtime work.
b. Subsection (a) does not apply to maintenance work.
c. A worker is employed on a public work for the purposes of this section if the
worker is employed by a contractor or subcontractor in the execution of a contract
for the public work with the state, a political subdivision of the state, or any officer
or public body of the state or a political subdivision of the state.
2258.023. Prevailing Wage Rates to be Paid by Contractor and Subcontractor;
Penalty
a. The contractor who is awarded a contract by a public body or a subcontractor of the
contractor shall pay not less than the rates determined under Section 2258.022 to a
worker employed by it in the execution of the contract.
b. A contractor or subcontractor who violates this section shall pay to the state or a
political subdivision of the state on whose behalf the contract is made, $60 for each
worker employed for each calendar day or part of the day that the worker is paid
less than the wage rates stipulated in the contract. A public body awarding a
contract shall specify this penalty in the contract.
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c. A contractor or subcontractor does not violate this section if a public body
awarding a contract does not determine the prevailing wage rates, and specify the
rates in the contract as provided by Section 2258.022.
d. The public body shall use any money collected under this section to offset the costs
incurred in the administration of this chapter.
e. A municipality is entitled to collect a penalty under this section only if the
municipality has a population of more than 10,000.
2258.051. Duty of Public Body to Hear Complaints and Withhold Payment
A public body awarding a contract, and an agent or officer of the public body, shall:
1. take cognizance of complaints of all violations of this chapter committed in the
execution of the contract; and
2. withhold money forfeited or required to be withheld under this Chapter from the
payments to the contractor under the contract, except that, the public body may not
withhold money from other than the final payment without determination by the
public body that there is good cause to believe that the contractor has violated this
chapter.
Applicable wage rates are shown in Section 06 WAGE RATES of the SPECIAL
CONDITIONS.
4. Prosecution and Progress
4.01 Time and Order of Completion
It is the meaning and intent of this contract, unless otherwise herein specifically provided,
that the Contractor shall be allowed to prosecute his work at such times and seasons, in
such order of precedence, and in such manner as shall be most conducive to economy of
construction; provided, however, that the order and the time of prosecution shall be such
that the work shall be substantially completed as a whole and in part, in accordance with
this contract, the plans and specifications, and within the time of completion designated in
the proposal: provided, also, that when the Owner is having other work done, either by
contract or by his own force, the Engineer may direct the time and manner of constructing
the work done under this contract, so that conflict will be avoided and the construction of
the various works being done for the Owner shall be harmonized.
The Contractor shall submit, at such times as may reasonably be requested by the
Engineer, schedules which shall show the order in which the Contractor proposes to carry
on the Work, with dates at which the Contractor will start the several parts of the work, and
estimated dates of completion of the several parts.
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4.02 Extension of Time
Should the Contractor be delayed in the completion of the work by any act or neglect of
the Owner or the Engineer, or of any employee of either, or by other contractors employed
by the Owner, or by changes ordered in the work, or by strikes, lockouts, fires, and unusual
delays by common carriers, or unavoidable cause or causes beyond the Contractor's
control, or by any cause which the Engineer shall decide justifies the delay, then an
extension of time shall be allowed for completing the work, sufficient to compensate for
the delay, the amount of the extension to be determined by the Engineer; provided,
however, that the Contractor shall give the Engineer prompt notice in writing of the cause
of such delay. Adverse weather conditions will not be justification for extension of time
on "Calendar Days" contracts.
4.03 Hindrances and Delays
No claims shall be made by the Contractor for damages resulting from hindrances or
delays from any cause (except where the work is stopped by order of and for the
convenience of the Owner) during the progress of any portion of the work embraced in this
contract. In case said work shall be stopped by the act of the Owner, then such expense as
in the judgment of the Engineer is caused by such stoppage of said work shall be paid by
the Owner to the Contractor.
5. Measurement and Payment
5.01 Quantities and Measurements
No extra or customary measurements of any kind will be allowed, but the actual measured
and/or computed length, area, solid contents, number and weight only shall be considered,
unless otherwise specifically provided.
5.02 Estimated Quantities
This agreement, including the specifications, plans and estimate, is intended to show
clearly all work to be done and material to be furnished hereunder. Where the estimated
quantities are shown for the various classes of work to be done and material to be
furnished under this contract, they are approximate and are to be used only as a basis for
estimating the probable cost of the work and for comparing the proposals offered for the
work. It is understood and agreed that the actual amount of work to be done and material
to be furnished under this contract may differ somewhat from these estimates, and that
where the basis for payment under this contract is the unit price method, payment shall be
for the actual amount of such work done and material furnished.
Where payment is based on the unit price method, the Contractor agrees that he will make
no claim for damages, anticipated profits or otherwise on account of any differences which
may be found between the quantities of work actually done, the material actually furnished
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under this contract and the estimated quantities contemplated and contained in the
proposal; provided, however, that in case the actual quantity of any major item should
become as much as twenty percent (20 %) more than, or twenty percent (20 %) less than the
estimated or contemplated quantity for such items, then either party to this agreement,
upon demand, shall be entitled to revised consideration upon the portion of the work above
or below twenty percent (20 %) of the estimated quantity.
A "Major Item" shall be construed to be any individual bid item incurred in the proposal
that has a total cost equal to or greater that five percent (5 %) of the total contract cost,
computed on the basis of the proposal quantities and the contract unit prices.
Any revised consideration is to be determined by agreement between the parties, otherwise
by the terms of this agreement, as provided under "Extra Work".
5.03 Price of Work
In consideration of the furnishing of all the necessary labor, equipment and material, and
the completion of all work by the Contractor, and on the completion of all work and on the
delivery of all material embraced in this contract in full conformity with the specifications
and stipulations herein contained, the Owner agrees to pay the Contractor the prices set
forth in the proposal hereto attached, which has been made a part of this contract. The
Contractor hereby agrees to receive such prices in full for furnishing all material and all
labor required for the aforesaid work, also for all expense incurred by him, and for well
and truly performing the same and the whole thereof in the manner and according to this
agreement.
5.04 Partial Payments
On or before the first day of each month, the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer a
statement showing the total value of the work performed up to and including the 25th day
of the preceding month. The statement shall also include the value of all sound materials
delivered on the job site and to be included in the work and all partially completed work
whether bid as a lump sum or a unit item which in the opinion of the Engineer is
acceptable. The Engineer shall examine and approve or modify and approve such
statement.
The Owner shall then pay the Contractor on or before the 20th day of the current month the
total amount of the approved statement, less five percent (5 %) of the amount thereof,
which five percent (5 %) shall be retained until final payment, and further less all previous
payments and all further sums that may by retained by the Owner under the terms of this
agreement. It is understood, however, that in case the whole work be near to completion
and some unexpected and unusual delay occurs due to no fault or neglect on the part of the
Contractor, then the Owner may, upon written recommendation of the Engineer, pay a
reasonable and equitable portion of the retained percentage to the Contractor; or the
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Contractor, at the Owner's option, may be relieved of the obligation to fully complete the
work and, thereupon, the Contractor shall receive payment of the balance due him under
the contract subject only to the conditions stated under "Final Payment ".
5.05 Use of Completed Portions
The Owner shall have the right to take possession of and use any completed or partially
completed portions of the work, notwithstanding the time for completing the entire work or
such portions may not have expired. Such taking possession and use shall not be deemed
an acceptance of any work not completed in accordance with the Contract Documents. If
such prior use increases the cost or delays the work, the Contractor shall be entitled to such
extra compensation, extension of time, or both, as the Engineer may determine.
The Contractor shall notify the Engineer when, in the Contractor's opinion, the contract is
"substantially completed" and when so notifying the Engineer, the Contractor shall furnish
to the Engineer in writing a detailed list of unfinished work. The Engineer will review the
Contractor's list of unfinished work and will add thereto such items as the Contractor has
failed to include. The "substantial completion' of the structure or facility shall not excuse
the Contractor from performing all of the work undertaken, whether of a minor or major
nature, and thereby completing the structure or facility in accordance with the Contract
Documents.
5.06 Final Completion and Acceptance
Within ten (10) days after the Contractor has given the Engineer written notice that the
work has been completed, or substantially completed, the Engineer and the Owner shall
inspect the work and within said time, if the work is found to be completed in accordance
with the Contact Documents, the Engineer shall issue to the Owner and the Contractor his
Certificate of Completion, and thereupon it shall be the duty of the Owner to issue a
Certificate of Acceptance to the Contractor or to advise the Contractor in writing of the
reason for non - acceptance.
5.07 Final Payment
Upon the issuance of the Certificate of Completion, the Engineer shall proceed to make
final measurements and prepare final statement for the value of all work performed and
materials furnished under the terms of the agreement and shall certify same to the Owner,
who shall pay to the Contractor on or before 35th day after the date of the Certificate of
Completion, the balance due the Contractor under the terms of this contract; and said
payment shall become due in any event upon said performance by the Contractor. Neither
the Certificate of Acceptance nor the final payment, nor any provision in the Contract
Documents, shall relieve the Contractor of the obligation for fulfillment of any warranty
which may be required.
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5.08 Payments Withheld
The Owner may, on account of subsequently discovered evidence, withhold or nullify the
whole or part of any certificate to such extent as may be necessary to protect himself from
loss on account of:
a) Defective work not remedied or other obligations hereunder not done.
b) Claims filed or reasonable evidence indicating probable filing of claims.
c) Failure of the Contractor to make payments properly to Subcontractors or for
material or labor.
d) Damage to the Owner or another contractor's work, material or equipment.
e) Reasonable doubt that the work can be completed for the unpaid balance of the
contract amount.
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5.09 Delayed Payments
Reasonable indication that the work will not be completed within the contract time.
Other causes affecting the performance of the contract.
When the above grounds are removed or the Contractor provides a surety bond satisfactory
to the Owner, which will protect the Owner in the amount withheld, payment shall be
made for amounts withheld because of them.
Should the Owner fail to make payment to the Contractor of the sum named in any partial
or final statement, when payment is due, then the Owner shall pay to the Contractor, in
addition to the sum shown as due by such statement, interest thereon at the rate of six
percent (6 %) per annum, unless otherwise specified, from date due as provided under
"Partial Payments" and "Final Payment," until fully paid, which shall fully liquidate any
injury to the Contractor growing out of such delay in payment. It is expressly agreed that
delay by the Owner in making payment to the Contractor of the sum named in any partial
or final statement shall not constitute a breach of this contract on the part of the Owner nor
an abandonment thereof nor shall it to any extent or for any time relieve the Contractor of
his obligations to fully and completely perform hereunder.
6. Extra Work and Claims
6.01 Change Orders
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Without invalidating this agreement, the Owner may at any time or from time to time order
additions, deletions or revisions to the work; such changes will be authorized by change
order to be prepared by the Engineer for execution by the Owner and the Contractor. The
change order shall set forth the basis for any change in contract price, as hereinafter set
forth for extra work, and any change in contract time which may result from the change.
In the event the Contractor shall refuse to execute a change order which has been prepared
by the Engineer and executed by the Owner, the Engineer may in writing instruct the
Contractor to proceed with the work as set forth in the change order and the Contractor
may make claim against the Owner for extra work involved therein, as hereinafter
provided.
6.02 Minor Changes
The Engineer may authorize minor changes in the work not inconsistent with the overall
intent of the Contract Documents and not involving an increase in contract price. If the
Contractor believes that any minor change or alteration authorized by the Engineer
involves extra work and entitles him to an increase in the contract price, the Contractor
shall make written request to the Engineer for a written field order.
In such case, the Contractor by copy of his communication to the Engineer or otherwise in
writing shall advise the Owner of his request to the Engineer for a written field order and
that work involved may result in an increase in the contract price.
Any request by the Contractor for a change in contract price shall be made prior to
beginning the work covered by the proposed change.
6.03 Extra Work
It is agreed that the basis of compensation to the Contractor for work either added or
deleted by a change order or for which a claim for extra work is made shall be determined
by the unit prices upon which this contract was bid to the extent such work can be fairly
classified within the various work item descriptions and for work items that cannot be so
classified by one or more of the following methods:
Method (A)
By agreed unit prices; or
Method (B)
By agreed lump sum; or
Method (C)
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In the event said extra work is performed and paid for under Method (C), then the
provisions of this paragraph shall apply and the "actual field cost" is hereby defined to
include the cost to the Contractor of all workmen, such as foremen, timekeepers,
mechanics and laborers, and materials, supplies, trucks, rentals on machinery and
equipment, for the time actually employed or used on such extra work, plus actual
equipment, for the time actually employed or used on such extra work, plus actual
transportation charges necessarily incurred, together with all power, fuel, lubricants, water
and similar operating expenses, also all necessary incidental expenses incurred directly on
account of such extra work, including Social Security, Old Age Benefits and other payroll
taxes, and a rateable proportion of premiums on performance and payment bonds and
maintenance bonds, public liability and property damage and workers' compensation, and
all other insurance as may be required by any law or ordinance, or directed or agreed to by
the Owner. The Engineer may direct the form in which accounts of the "actual field cost"
shall be kept and the records of these accounts shall be made available to the Engineer.
The Engineer or the Owner may also specify in writing, before the work commences, the
method of doing the work and the type and kind of machinery and equipment to be used;
otherwise these matters shall be determined by the Contractor. Unless otherwise agreed
upon, the prices for the use of machinery and equipment shall be determined by using one
hundred percent (100 %), unless otherwise specified, of the latest schedule of Equipment
Ownership Expense adopted by the Associated General Contractors of America. Where
practicable the terms and prices for the use of machinery and equipment shall be
incorporated in the written extra work order. The fifteen percent (15 %) of the "actual field
cost" to be paid the Contractor shall cover and compensate him for his profit, overhead,
general superintendence and field office expense, and all other elements of cost and
expense not embraced within the "actual field cost" as herein defined, save that where the
Contractor's camp or field office must be maintained primarily on account of such extra
work; then the cost to maintain and operate the same shall be included in the "actual field
cost."
No claim for extra work of any kind will be allowed unless ordered in writing by the
Engineer. In case any orders or instructions, either oral or written, appear to the Contractor
to involve extra work for which he should receive compensation or an adjustment in the
construction time, he shall make written request to the Engineer for written order
authorizing such extra work. Should a difference of opinion arise as to what does or does
not constitute extra work, or as to the payment therefor, and the Engineer insists upon its
performance, the Contractor shall proceed with the work after making written request for
written order and shall keep an accurate account of the "actual field cost" thereof, as
provided under Method (C). The Contractor will thereby preserve the right to submit the
matter of payment to mediation or litigation.
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If neither Method (A) nor Method (B) is agreed upon before the extra work
is commenced, then the Contractor shall be paid the "actual field cost" of
the work, plus fifteen percent (15 %).
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6.04 Time of Filing Claims
It is further agreed by both parties hereto that all questions of dispute or adjustment
presented by the Contractor shall be in writing and filed with the Engineer within thirty
(30) days after the Engineer has given any directions, order or instruction to which the
Contractor desires to take exception. The Engineer shall reply within thirty (30) days to
such written exceptions by the Contractor and render his final decision in writing. In case
the Contractor should appeal from the Engineer's decision, any demand for mediation shall
be filed with the Engineer and the Owner in writing within ten (10) days after the date of
delivery to Contractor of the Engineer's final decision. It is further agreed that final
acceptance of the work by the Owner and the acceptance by the Contractor of the final
payment shall be a bar to any claims by either party, except claims by Owner for defective
work or enforcement of warranties and except as noted otherwise in the Contract
Documents.
6.05 Continuing Performance
The Contractor shall continue performance of the contract during all disputes or
disagreements with the Owner. The production or delivery of goods, the furnishing of
services and the construction of projects or facilities shall not be delayed, prejudiced or
postponed pending resolution of any disputes or disagreements, except as the Owner may
otherwise agree in writing.
7. Abandonment of Contract
7.01 Abandonment by Contractor
In case the Contractor should abandon and fail or refuse to resume work within ten (10)
days after written notification from the Owner or the Engineer, or if the Contractor fails to
comply with the orders of the Engineer when such orders are consistent with the Contract
Documents, then and in that case, where performance and payment bonds exist, the
sureties on these bonds shall be notified in writing and directed to complete the work, and
a copy of said notice shall be delivered to the Contractor.
After receiving said notice of abandonment, the Contractor shall not remove from the work
any machinery, equipment, tools, materials or supplies then on the job, but the same,
together with any materials and equipment under contract for the work, may be held for
use on the work by the Owner or the surety on the performance bond, or another contractor
in completion of the work; and the Contractor shall not receive any rental or credit therefor
(except when used in connection with extra work, where credit shall be allowed as
provided for under Section 6 herein), it being understood that the use of such equipment
and materials will ultimately reduce the cost to complete the work and be reflected in the
final settlement.
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Where there is no performance bond provided or in case the surety should fail to
commence compliance with the notice for completion hereinbefore provided for, within ten
(10) days after service of such notice, then the Owner may provide for completion of the
work in either of the following elective manners:
(1)
The Owner may thereupon employ such force of men and use such
machinery, equipment, tools, materials and supplies as the Owner may
deem necessary to complete the work and charge the expense of such labor,
machinery, equipment, tools, materials and supplies to the Contractor, and
expense so charged shall be deducted and paid by the Owner out of such
monies as may be due, or that may thereafter at any time become due to the
Contractor under and by virtue of this agreement. In case such expense is
less than the sum which would have been payable under this contract if the
same had been completed by the Contractor, then the Contractor shall
receive the difference. In case such expense is greater than the sum which
would have been payable under this contract if the same had been
completed by the Contractor, then the Contractor and/or his surety shall pay
the amount of such excess to the Owner, or
(2) The Owner, under competitive bids taken after notice published as required
by law, may let the contract for the completion of the work under
substantially the same terms and conditions which are provided in this
contract. In case there is any increase in cost to the Owner under the new
contract as compared to what would have been the cost under this contract,
such increase shall be charged to the Contractor and the surety shall be and
remain bound therefor. However, should the cost to complete any such
contract prove to be less than would have been the cost to complete under
this contract, the Contractor and/or his surety shall be credited therewith.
When the work shall have been substantially completed, the Contractor and his surety shall
be so notified and Certificates of Completion and Acceptance, as provided in Paragraph
5.06 hereinabove, shall be issued. A complete itemized statement of the contract accounts,
certified by the Engineer as being correct, shall then be prepared and delivered to the
Contractor and his surety, whereupon the Contractor and/or his surety, or the Owner as the
case may be, shall pay the balance due as reflected by said statement within fifteen (15)
days after the date of such Certificate of Completion.
In the event the statement of accounts shows that the cost to complete the work is less than
that which would have been the cost to the Owner had the work been completed by the
Contractor under the terms of this contract, or when the Contractor and/or his surety shall
pay the balance shown to be due by them to the Owner, then all machinery, equipment,
tools, materials or supplies left on the site of the work shall be turned over to the
Contractor and/or his surety. Should the cost to complete the work exceed the contract
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price, and the Contractor and/or his surety fail to pay the amount due the Owner within the
time designated hereinabove, and there remains any machinery, equipment, tools, materials
or supplies on the site of the work, notice thereof, together with an itemized list of such
equipment and materials, shall be mailed to the Contractor and his surety at the respective
addresses designated in this contract; provided, however, that actual written notice given in
any manner will satisfy this condition. After mailing, or other giving of such notice, such
property shall be held at the risk of the Contractor and his surety subject only to the duty of
the Owner to exercise ordinary care to protect such property. After fifteen (15) days from
the date of said notice, the Owner may sell such machinery, equipment, tools, materials or
supplies and apply the net sum derived from such sale to the credit of the Contractor and
his surety. Such sale may be made at either public or private sale, with or without notice,
as the Owner may elect. The Owner shall release any machinery, equipment, tools,
materials, or supplies, which remain on the work, and belong to persons other than the
Contractor or his surety, to their proper owners. The books on all operations provided
herein shall be opened to the Contractor and his surety.
7.02 Abandonment by Owner
In case the Owner shall fail to comply with the terms of this contract, and should fail to
comply with said terms within ten (10) days after written notification by the Contractor,
then the Contractor may suspend or wholly abandon the work, and may remove therefrom
all machinery, tools and equipment, and all materials on the site of work that have not been
included in payments to the Contractor and have not been wrought into the work.
Thereupon, the Engineer shall make an estimate of the total amount earned by the
Contractor, which estimate shall include the value of all work actually completed by said
Contractor (at the prices stated in the attached proposal where unit prices are used), the
value of all partially completed work at a fair and equitable price, and the amount of all
extra work performed at the prices agreed upon, or provided for by the terms of this
contract, and a reasonable sum to cover the cost of any provisions made by the Contractor
to carry the whole work to completion and which cannot be utilized. The Engineer shall
then make a final statement of the balance due the Contractor by deducting from the above
estimate all previous payments by the Owner and all other sums that may be retained by
the Owner under the terms of this agreement and shall certify same to the Owner who shall
pay to the Contractor on or before thirty (30) days after the date of the notification by the
Contractor the balance shown by said final statement as due the Contractor, under the
terms of this agreement.
8. Subcontractors
8.01 Award of Subcontracts for Portions of the Work
Unless otherwise specified in the Contract Documents or in the Instructions to Bidders, the
Contractor, as soon as practicable after the award of the contract, shall furnish to the
Engineer in writing for acceptance by the Owner and the Engineer a list of the names of
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the Subcontractors proposed for the principal portions of the work. The Engineer shall
promptly notify the Contractor in writing if either the Owner or the Engineer, after due
investigation, has objection to any Subcontractor on such list and does not accept him.
Failure of the Owner or the Engineer to make objection promptly to any Subcontractor on
the list shall constitute acceptance of such Subcontractor.
The Contractor shall not contract with any Subcontractor or any person or organization
(including those who are to fumish materials or equipment fabricated to a special design)
proposed for portions of the work designated in the Contract Documents or in the
Instructions to Bidders or, if none is so designated, with any Subcontractor proposed for
the principal portions of the work who has been rejected by the Owner and the Engineer.
The Contractor will not be required to contract with any Subcontractor or person or
organization against whom he has a reasonable objection.
If the Owner or the Engineer refuses to accept any Subcontractor or person or organization
on a list submitted by the Contractor in response to the requirements of the Contract
Documents or the Instructions to Bidders, the Contractor shall submit an acceptable
substitute and the contract amount shall be increased or decreased by the difference in cost
occasioned by such substitution and an appropriate change order shall be issued; however,
no increase in the contract amount shall be allowed for any such substitution unless the
Contractor has acted promptly and responsively in submitting for acceptance any list or
lists of names as required by the Contract Documents or the Instructions to Bidders.
If the Owner or the Engineer requires a change of any proposed Subcontractor or person or
organization previously accepted by them, the contract amount shall be increased or
decreased by the difference in cost occasioned by such change and an appropriate change
order shall be issued.
The Contractor shall not make any substitution for any Subcontractor or person or
organization who has been accepted by the Owner and the Engineer, unless the substitution
is acceptable to the Owner and the Engineer.
8.02 Subcontractual Relations
All work performed for the Contractor by a Subcontractor shall be pursuant to an
appropriate written agreement between the Contractor and the Subcontractor (and where
appropriate between Subcontractors and Sub - subcontractors) which shall contain
provisions that:
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(1) preserve and protect the rights of the Owner and the Engineer under the
contract with respect to the work to be performed under the subcontract so
that the subcontracting thereof will not prejudice such rights;
(2) require that such work be performed in accordance with the requirements of
the Contract Documents;
(3)
require submission to the Contractor of the applications for payment under
each subcontract to which the Contractor is a party, in reasonable time to
enable the Contractor to apply for payment in accordance with this contract;
(4) require that all claims for additional costs, extensions of time, damages for
delays or otherwise with respect to subcontracted portions of the work shall
be submitted to the Contractor (via any Subcontractor or Sub - subcontractor
where appropriate) in sufficient time so that the Contractor may comply in
the manner provided in the Contract Documents for like claims by the
Contractor upon the Owner;
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obligate each subcontractor specifically to consent to the provisions of this
section.
A copy of all such subcontract agreements shall be filed by the Contractor with the
Engineer before the Subcontractor shall be allowed to commence work.
8.03 Payments to Subcontractors
The Contractor shall pay each Subcontractor, upon receipt of payment from the Owner, an
amount directly based upon the value of the work performed and allowed to the Contractor
on account of such Subcontractor's work, less the percentage retained from payments to the
Contractor. The Contractor shall also require each Subcontractor to make similar
payments to his subcontractors.
If the Engineer fails to approve a payment for any cause which is the fault of the
Contractor and not the fault of a particular Subcontractor, the Contractor shall pay the
Subcontractor on demand made at any time after the Certificate for Payment should
otherwise have been issued, for his work to the extent completed, less the retained
percentage.
The Engineer may, on request and at his discretion, furnish to any Subcontractor, if
practicable, information regarding percentages of completion certified to the Contractor on
account of work done by such Subcontractors.
Neither the Owner nor the Engineer shall have any obligation to pay or to see to the
payment of any monies to such Subcontractor except as may otherwise be required.
9. Separate Contracts
9.01 Owner's Right to Award Separate Contracts
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The Owner reserves the right to award other contracts in connection with other portions of
the project under these or similar conditions of the contract.
When separate contracts are awarded for different portions of the project, the Contractor"
in the contract documents in each case shall be the contractor who signs each separate
contract.
9.02 Mutual Responsibility of Contractors
The Contractor shall afford other contractors reasonable opportunity for the introduction
and storage of their materials and equipment and the execution of their work, and shall
properly connect and coordinate his work with theirs.
If any part of the Contractor's work depends for proper execution or results upon the work
of any other separate contractor, the Contractor shall inspect and promptly report to the
Engineer any apparent discrepancies or defects in such work that render it unsuitable for
such proper execution and results. Failure of the Contractor to so inspect and report shall
constitute an acceptance of the other contractor's work as fit and proper to receive his
work, except as to defects which may develop in the other separate contractor's work after
the execution of the Contractor's work.
Should the Contractor cause damage to the work or property of any separate contractor on
the project, the Contractor shall, upon due notice, settle with such other contractor by
agreement, if he will so settle. If such separate contractor sues the Owner or initiates an
proceeding allowed hereunder on account of any damage alleged to have been so
sustained, the Owner shall notify the Contractor who shall defend such proceedings at the
Contractor's expense, and if any judgment or award against the Owner arises therefrom the
Contractor shall pay or satisfy it and shall reimburse the Owner for all attorney's fees and
court costs or other costs which the Owner has incurred.
9.03 Cutting and Patching under Separate Contracts
The Contractor shall be responsible for any cutting, fitting and patching that may be
required to complete his work, except as otherwise specifically provided in the Contract
Documents. The Contractor shall not endanger any work of any other contractors by
cutting, excavating or otherwise altering any work and shall not cut or alter the work of
any other contractor except with the written consent of the Engineer.
Any costs caused by defective or ill -timed work shall be bome by the party responsible
therefor.
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10. Protection of Persons and Property
10.01 Safety Precautions and Programs
The Contractor shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining and supervising all safety
precautions and programs in connection with the work.
10.02 Safety of Persons and Property
The Contractor shall take all reasonable precautions for the safety of, and shall provide all
reasonable protection to prevent damage, injury, or Loss to:
(1) all employees on the work and all other persons who may be affected
thereby:
(2) all the work and all materials and equipment to be incorporated therein,
whether in storage or off the site, under the care, custody or control of the
Contractor or any of his Subcontractors or Sub - subcontractors; and
(3)
other property at the site or adjacent thereto, including trees, shrubs, lawns,
walks, pavements, fences, roadways, structures and utilities not designated
for removal, relocation or replacement in the course of construction.
The Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and
lawful orders of any public authority having jurisdiction for the safety of persons or
property or to protect them from damage, injury or loss. He shall erect and maintain, as
required by existing conditions and progress of the work, all reasonable safeguards for
safety and protection, including posting danger signs and other warnings against hazards,
promulgating safety regulations and notifying owners and users of adjacent utilities.
When the use or storage of explosives or other hazardous materials or equipment is
necessary for the execution of the work, the Contractor shall exercise the utmost care and
shall carry on such activities under the supervision of properly qualified personnel.
All blasting, including methods of storing and handling explosives and highly inflammable
materials, shall conform to federal, state, local laws and ordinances. All city ordinances
shall be complied with even though some or all of the blasting is done outside the city
limits unless the applicable ordinance is in conflict with the law of the jurisdiction where
the action is being taken.
The following is a list of requirements in addition to federal, state, and local laws and
ordinances:
1. The Contractor shall fumish the City of Round Rock with a Certificate of
Blasting Insurance in the amount of $300,000.00 for each contract, at least
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twenty -four (24) hours prior to using explosives. A blasting permit must be
obtained from the city at least five (5) days prior to use of explosives. If
blasting is covered under the Contractor's General Insurance Certificate for
each contract, a separate blasting certificate will not be required.
2. The following public utility companies and city departments will be notified
by the Contractor, on every occasion, at least twenty -four (24) hours prior
to the use of explosives: Water and Wastewater, Electric, Gas, Telephone
and the City Engineering Department.
3. Explosive materials to be used shall be limited to blasting agents and
dynamite, unless prior approval of other materials is obtained in writing
from the Engineering Department.
4. During blasting, all reasonable precautions shall be taken to protect
pedestrians, passing vehicles, and public or private property. Blasting mats
or protective cover shall be used when required by the City Inspector, the
permit, or by safe blasting practices.
5. All explosives shall be stored in accordance with Chapter 5, Section 5.200,
of the City Code.
6. The Director of Engineering or his representative shall have the right to
limit the use of explosives and/or blasting methods which in his opinion are
dangerous to the public or nearby property of any kind.
7. The Contractor, at his expense, shall promptly repair or replace all items
known to be damaged as a result of blasting. All claims of damage shall be
investigated by the City of Round Rock or by consulting firms approved by
the city.
8. The Contractor shall maintain accurate records throughout the blasting
operations showing the type explosive used, number of holes, pounds per
hole, depth of hole, total pounds per shot, delays used, date and time of
blast and initials of the inspector. The Contractor is fully responsible for all
claims resulting from his blasting operation.
All damage or loss to any property referred to in this article caused in whole or in part by
the Contractor, any Subcontractor, any Sub - subcontractor, or anyone directly or indirectly
employed by any of them, or by anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, shall be
remedied by the Contractor, except damage or loss attributable solely to faulty drawings or
specifications or solely to the acts or omissions of the Owner or the Engineer or anyone
employed by either of them, and not attributable in any degree to the fault or negligence of
the Contractor.
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The Contractor shall designate a responsible member of his organization at the site whose
duty shall be the prevention of accidents. This person shall be the Contractor's
superintendent unless otherwise designated in writing by the Contractor to the Owner and
the Engineer.
10.03 Location and Protection of Utilities
Notwithstanding any other provision of this contract, the Contractor shall be solely
responsible for the location and protection of any and all public utility lines and utility
customer service lines in the work area. The Contractor shall exercise due care to locate
and to mark, uncover or otherwise protect all such lines in the construction zone and any of
the Contractor's work or storage areas. Upon request, the Owner shall provide such
information as it has about the location and grade of water, sewer, gas, and telephone and
electric lines and other utilities in the work area but such information shall not relieve or be
deemed to be in satisfaction of the Contractor's obligation hereunder, which shall be
primary and nondelegable. Any such lines damaged by the Contractor's operations shall be
immediately repaired by the Contractor or he shall cause such damage to be repaired at his
expense.
11. Termination
11.01 - Termination by Owner for Cause
Conditions for termination are as follows:
11. Without prejudice to any other legal or equitable right or remedy which it
would otherwise possess hereunder or as a matter of law, City shall be
entitled by giving Contractor five (5) days prior written notice to terminate
this contract in its entirety at any time:
1. If the Contractor becomes insolvent, voluntarily files for
bankruptcy, is the subject of an involuntary petition for bankruptcy
commenced by its creditors, makes a general assignment for the
benefit of creditors or becomes the subject of any other proceeding
commenced under any statute or law for the relief of debtors; or
2. If a receiver trustee or liquidator of any of the property or
income of Contractor shall be appointed; or
3. If Contractor:
1. Shall fail to prosecute the work or any part thereof
with diligence necessary to insure its progress and
completion as prescribed by the time schedules; and Shall
fail to take such steps to remedy such default within ten (10)
days after written notice thereof from City; or
4. If Contractor:
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1. Shall fail for any reason other than the failure by City
to make payments called upon when due, and
2. Shall fail to take such steps to remedy such default
within ten (10) days after written notice thereof from City; or
5. If Contractor:
1. Shall commit a substantial default under any of the
terms, provisions, conditions, or covenants contained herein;
or
2. Shall fail to take such steps to remedy such default
within ten (10) days after written notice thereof from City; or
3. In the event of such termination, Contractor shall
only be paid its reimbursable costs incurred prior to the
effective date of the termination notice and shall not be
entitled to receive any further fixed fee payments hereunder
and shall be further subject to any claim City may have
against Contractor under other provisions of this agreement
or as a matter of law, including the refund of any
overpayment of reimbursable costs and/or fixed fee.
12. If this Contract is terminated for cause, the City shall have the right but
shall not be obligated to complete the work itself or by others; and to this
end, City shall be entitled to take possession of and use such equipment and
materials as may be on the job site, and to exercise all rights, options, and
privileges of Contractor under its subcontracts, purchase orders, or
otherwise; and Contractor shall promptly assign such rights, options and
privileges to City. If City elects to complete the work itself or by others,
pursuant to the foregoing, the City will reimburse City for all costs incurred
by City (including, without limitation, applicable, general, and
administrative expenses, and field overhead, and the cost of necessary
equipment, materials, and field labor) in correcting work by Contractor
which fails to meet contract requirements.
Nothing contained in the preceeding sections shall require City to pay for any work
which is unsatisfactory as determined by the Director or which is not submitted in
compliance with the terms of this Contract. City shall not be required to make any
payments to Contractor when Contractor is in default under this Contract, nor shall this
Article constitute a waiver of any right, at law and at equity, which City may have if
Contractor is in default, including the right to bring legal action for damages or to force
specific performance of this Contract.
11.02 - Termination for Convenience
In connection with the work outlined in the Contract, it is agreed and fully
understood by Contractor, that City may cancel or indefinitely suspend further work
hereunder or terminate this Contract either for cause as outlined above, or for the
convenience of City, upon fifteen (15) days written notice to Contractor, with the
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understanding that immediately upon receipt of said notice all work and labor being
performed under this Contract shall cease. Contractor shall invoice City for all work
satisfactorily completed and shall be compensated in accordance with the terms of this
Contract for work accomplished prior to the receipt of said notice. No amount shall be due
for lost or anticipated profits.
After receipt of a notice of termination and acceptance otherwise directed by City,
Contractor shall, in good faith, and to the best of his ability, do all things necessary, in the
light of such notice and of such request and implementation thereof as City may make to
assure the efficient proper closeout of the terminated work (including the protection of City
property). Among other things, the Contractor shall, except as otherwise directed or
approved by City:
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1. Stop the work on the date and to the extent specified in the notice of
termination.
2. Place no further orders for subcontracts for services, equipment or
materials, except as may be necessary for completion of such portion of
the work as is not terminated.
3. Terminate all orders and subcontracts to the extent that they relate to the
performance of the work terminated by the notice of termination.
4. Assign to City, in the manner and to the extent directed by it, al right title,
and interest of Contractor under the orders or subcontracts so terminated;
in which case, City shall have the right to settle or pay any or all claims
arising out of such termination of such orders and/or subcontracts.
5. With the approval of City, settle all outstanding liabilities and all claims
arising out of such termination or orders and subcontracts.
6. Deliver to City, all documents, property, plans, field surveys, maps, cross
sections and other data, designs and work related to the Project shall
become the property of the City upon termination of this Contract, in a
reasonably organized form, without restriction on future use. Should City
subsequently contract with a new contractor for continuation of services
under this Project, Contractor shall cooperate in providing information.
7. In the event of such termination, no cost incurred after the effective date of
the notice of termination shall be treated as reimbursable costs unless it
relates to carrying out the unterminated portion or taking closeout
measures.
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5.o SPECIAL CONDITIONS
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SECTION ol- INFORMATION
01 -01 ENGINEER
01 - 02 COPIES OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FURNISHED
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The word "Engineer" in these Specifications shall be understood as
referring to the City of Round Rock, 221 East Main Street, Round Rock,
Texas 78664, Engineer of the Owner, or the Engineer's authorized
representative to act in any particular position for the Owner.
The Agreement will be prepared in not less than five (5) counterpart
(original signed) sets. Owner will furnish Contractor two (2) sets of
conforming Contract Documents and Specifications and four (4) sets of
Plans free of charge, and additional sets will be obtained from the
Engineer at commercial reproduction rates plus 2o% for handling.
01 - 03 GOVERNING CODES
All construction as provided for under these Plans and Specifications
shall be governed by any existing Resolutions, Codes and Ordinances,
and any subsequent amendments or revisions thereto as set forth by
the Owner.
01 -04 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES FOR FAILURE TO COMPLETE
ON TIME
The Contractor agrees that time is of the essence for this Contract and
that the definite value of damages which would result from delay would
be incapable of ascertainment and uncertain, so that for each day of
delay beyond the number of days herein agreed upon for the
completion of the work herein specified and contracted for, after due
allowance for such extension of time as is provided for under the
provisions of Section 4.02 of the General Conditions, the Owner may
withhold permanently from the Contractor's total compensation, not
as penalty but as liquidated damages, the sum of $250.00 per calendar
day.
01 - 05 LOCATION
The location of work shall be as mentioned in the Notice to Bidders and
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01 -07 PAY ESTIMATES
SECTION o2- SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
02 -01 CROSSING UTILITIES
02 -02 UTILITY SERVICES FOR CONSTRUCTION
02 -03 GUARANTEES
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All water used during construction shall be provided by the City. The
City shall specify the location from which the Contractor is to procure
water. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing all apparatus
necessary for procuring, storing, transporting and using water during
construction. The Contractor shall strive to use that amount of water
which is reasonable to perform the work associated with this contract
and shall endeavor to avoid excessive waste. The Contractor will be
required to pay for all water used if it is found that unnecessary or
excessive waste is occurring during construction.
If pay estimates from the Contractor are not received by the Engineer
on or before the time specified in Section 5.04 of the General
Conditions, then the pay estimate will not be processed and will be
returned to Contractor.
Prior to commencing the work associated with this contract, it shall be
the Contractor's responsibility to make arrangements with the Owners
of such utility companies to uncover their particular utility lines or
otherwise confirm their location. Certain utility companies perform
such services at their own expense, however, where such is not the case,
the Contractor will cause such work to be done at his own expense.
The Contractor will be responsible for providing his own utility services
while performing the work associated with this contract. No additional
payment will be made for this item.
The Contractor warrants the materials and workmanship and that the
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work is in conformance with the plans and specifications included in
this contract for the period that the Warranty Bond, as outlined in
Section 04 of the Special Conditions, is in effect. Upon notice from
Owner, the Contractor shall repair defects in all construction or
materials which develop during specified period and at no cost to
Owner. Neither final acceptance, Certificate of Completion, final
payment nor any provision in Contract Documents relieves Contractor
of above guarantee. Notice of observed defects will be given with
reasonable promptness. Failure to repair or replace defect upon notice
entitles Owner to repair or replace same and recover reasonable cost
thereof from Contractor.
02 -04 MINIMUM WAGE SCALE
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Contractors are required to pay prevailing wage rates to laborers,
workmen and mechanics employed on behalf of the City engaged in the
construction of public works. The wage rate for these jobs shall be the
general prevailing wage rates for work of a similar character. This
applies to Contractors and Subcontractors. The Contractors and
Subcontractors shall keep and make available records of workers and
their wages. Contractors and Subcontractors shall pay the prevailing
wage rates as adopted by the Owner. There is a statutory penalty of
$60.00 per worker per day or portion of a day that the prevailing wage
rate is not paid by the Contractor or any Subcontractor.
02 - 05 LIMIT OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES
The Owner has a limited amount of financial resources committed to
this Project; therefore, it shall be understood by all bidders that the
Owner may be required to change and /or delete any items which he
may feel is necessary to accomplish all or part of the scope of work
within its limit of financial resources. Contractor shall be entitled to no
claim for damages or anticipated profits on any portion of work that
may be omitted. At any time during the duration of this contract, the
Owner reserves the right to omit any work from this contract. Unit
prices for all items previously approved in this contract shall be used to
delete or add work per change order.
02 - 06 CONSTRUCTION REVIEW
The Owner shall provide a project representative to review the quality
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02 - 07 LIMITS OF WORK AND PAYMENT
It shall be the obligation of the Contractor to complete all work included
in this Contract, so authorized by the Owner, as described in the
contract documents and technical specifications. All items of work not
specifically paid for in the bid proposal shall be included in the unit
price bids. Any question arising as to the limits of work shall be left up
to the interpretation of the Engineer.
02 -08 PAYMENT FOR MATERIALS ON HAND
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Owner will not pay for materials on hand. Payment will be made for
work completed in accordance with monthly estimate procedure
stipulated in the General Conditions of the Agreement.
02 - 09 "AS BUILT" DRAWINGS
The Contractor shall mark all changes and revisions on all of his copies
of the working drawings during the course of the Project as they occur.
Upon completion of the Project and prior to final acceptance and
payment, the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer one set of his
working drawings, dated and signed by himself and his project
superintendent and labeled as "As- Built ", that shows all changes and
revisions outlined above and that shows field locations of all above
ground appurtenances including but not limited to valves, fire hydrants
and manholes. These as -built drawings shall become the property of
the Owner. Each appurtenance shall be located by at least two (2)
horizontal distances measured from existing, easily identifiable,
immovable appurtenances such as fire hydrants or valves. Property
pins can be used for as- builts tie -ins provided no existing utilities as
previously described are available. Costs for delivering as -built
drawings shall be subsidiary to other bid items.
02 - 10 LAND FOR WORK
Owner provides, as indicated on Drawings, land upon which work is to
done, right -of -way for access to same and such other lands which are
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designated for use of Contractor. Contractor provides, at his expense
and without liability of Owner, any additional land and access thereto
that may be required for his construction operations, temporary
construction facilities, or for storage of materials.
02 - 11 DEVIATIONS OCCASIONED BY UTILITY STRUCTURES
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Whenever existing utilities, not indicated on Plans, present obstructions
to grade and alignment of proposed improvements immediately notify
engineer, who without delay, will determine if existing utilities are to be
relocated, or grade and alignment of proposed improvements changed.
Where necessary to move existing services, poles, guy wires, pipelines,
etc., as determined by the Engineer, the Contractor will make
arrangements with the owner of the utility to be moved and have it
moved. The costs of any utility relocations will be at the Contractor's
sole expense. Owner will not be liable for relocations costs or damages
on account of delays due to changes made by owners of privately owned
utilities which hinder progress of the work.
02 - 12 CONSTRUCTION STAKING
All construction staking required to complete the work associated with
this contract shall be provided by the Contractor. The Contractor shall
be responsible for determining the layout and extent of staking
necessary to construct the improvements to the lines and grades shown
in the Plans. This item shall not be paid for separately and shall be
considered subsidiary to other bid items.
SECTION os TRAFFIC CONTROL
Access shall be provided for residents and emergency vehicles at all
times. When it becomes necessary to restrict access, the Contractor
shall notify all applicable agencies (ie. Fire Department, E.M.S., Public
Works, etc.). At the end of each day two lanes of traffic shall be opened
to the public. The Contractor shall be responsible for all maintenance,
signing and safety precautions necessary for traffic control. This item
shall be considered subsidiary to bid item ATraffic Control@ and no
additional compensation shall be given for complying with this Special
Condition.
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SECTION 04- WARRANTY BOND
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Per City of Round Rock Ordinances, a two (2) year Warranty Bond
naming the City of Round Rock as obligee will be required for public
streets constructed without lime stabilization of subgrade material
when the Plasticity Index of the subgrade is above 2o. A one (i) year
Warranty Bond naming the City of Round Rock as obligee will be
required for all other construction. Warranty Bond shall remain in
effect for one (1) year or two (2) years, as applicable, from date of City of
Round Rock acceptance of improvements. Such bonds shall be from an
approved surety company holding a permit from the State of Texas to
act as surety or other surety or sureties acceptable to the Owner prior to
final payment.
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SECTION 05- INSURANCE
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Section 3.18 of the General Conditions of the Agreement is hereby
amended to include the following:
3.18 Insurance
Contractor shall carry insurance in the following types and amounts for
the duration of this Contract, which shall include items owned by
Owner in care, custody and control of Contractor prior and during
construction and warranty period, and furnish Certificates of Insurance
along with copies of policy declaration pages and all policy
endorsements as evidence thereof:
a. Statutory Worker's Compensation and minimum $loo,000
Employers Liability Insurance.
b. Commercial General Liability Insurance with minimum limits of
$500,000 per occurrence and $1,000,000 Aggregate or
$500,00• for this designated project and $1oo,00o Fire
Damage.
c. Automobile Liability Insurance for all owned, nonowned and
hired vehicles with minimum limits for Bodily Injury of
$25o,000 for each person and $500,000 for each occurrence and
Property Damage limits of $100,000 or Combined Single Limit
of $600,000.
d. On all new or remodeling building projects: All Risk Builders
Risk Insurance for insurable building projects shall be insured in
the amount of the contract price for such improvements. Owner
and Contractor waive all rights against each other for damages
caused by fire or other perils to the extent covered by Builders
Risk Insurance required under this section, except as to such
rights as they may have in the proceeds of such insurance.
Contractor shall require similar waivers by Subcontractors and
Sub - subcontractors.
e. Owner and Contractor's Protective Policy. The Contractor shall
provide and maintain during the life of this contract and until all
work under said contract has been completed and accepted by
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the Owner, an Owner's and Contractor's Protective Policy which
co- insures the Owner and the Owner's agents and employees
with the same Commercial General Liability coverage as
described above, entitled "Commercial General Liability
Insurance."
When offsite storage is permitted, policy will be endorsed for transit
and off site storage in amounts sufficient to protect property being
transported or stored.
This insurance shall include, as insured, City of Round Rock,
Contractor, Subcontractors and Sub - subcontractors in the work, as
their respective interest may appear.
If insurance policies are not written for amount specified in b. and c.
above, Contractor is required to carry an Excess Liability Insurance
Policy for any difference in amounts specified.
Contractor shall be responsible for deductibles and self insured
retentions, if any, stated in policies. Any self insured retention shall not
exceed ten percent of minimum required limits. All deductibles or self
insured retentions shall be disclosed on Certificate of Insurance
required above.
Contractor shall not commence work at site under this Contract until he
has obtained required insurance and until such insurance has been
reviewed by Owner's Contract Administration Office. Contractor shall
not allow any Subcontractors to commence work until insurance
required has been obtained and approved. Approval of insurance by
Owner shall not relieve or decrease liability of Contractor hereunder.
Insurance to be written by a company licensed to do business in the
State of Texas at the time policy is issued and acceptable to owner.
Contractor shall produce an endorsement to each effected policy:
1. Naming City of Round Rock, 221 East Main Street, Round Rock,
Texas 78664 as additional insured (except Workers'
Compensation and Builders Risk).
2. That obligates the insurance company to notify Joanne Land,
City Secretary, City of Round Rock, 221 East Main Street, Round
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Rock, Texas 78664 of any and all changes to policy 3o days prior
to change.
3. That the "other" insurance clause shall not apply to Owner where
City of Round Rock is an additional insured shown on policy. It
is intended that policies required in this agreement, covering
both Owner and Contractor, shall be considered primary
coverage as applicable.
Contractor shall not cause any insurance to be canceled nor permit any
insurance to lapse during term of this Contract or as required in the
Contract.
If Contractor is underwritten on a claim -made basis, the retroactive
date shall be prior to, or coincident with, the date of this Contract and
the Certificate of Insurance shall state that coverage is claims made and
also the retroactive date. Contractor shall maintain coverage for
duration of this Contract and for two years following completion of this
Contract.
Contractor shall provide the City annually a Certificate of Insurance as
evidence of such insurance. It is further agreed that Contractor shall
provide Owner a 3o day notice of aggregate erosion, an advance of the
retroactive date, cancellation and /or renewal.
It is also agreed that Contractor will invoke the tail option at request of
Owner and the Extended Reporting Period (ERP) premium shall be
paid by Contractor.
Owner reserves the right to review insurance requirements of this
section during effective period of the Contract and to make reasonable
adjustments to insurance coverages and their limits when deemed
necessary and prudent by Owner based upon changes in statutory law,
court decisions or the claims history of the industry as well as
Contractor.
Owner shall be entitled, upon request, and without expense, to receive
copies of policies and all endorsements thereto and may make any
reasonable requests for deletion or revision or modification of
particular policy terms, conditions, limitations or exclusions, except
where policy provisions are established by law or regulation binding
upon either of the parties hereto or the underwriter on any of such
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policies.
Actual losses not covered by insurance as required by the section shall
be paid by Contractor.
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SECTION 06- WAGE RATES
General Decision Number TX000043
Superseded General Decision No. TX99oo43
State: TEXAS
Construction Type:
HEAVY
HIGHWAY
County(ies):
BELL CORYELL TRAVIS
BEXAR GUADALUPE WILLIAMSON
BRAZOS HAYS
COMAL MCLENNAN
Heavy (excluding tunnels and dams) and Highway Construction Projects (does not include
building structures in rest area projects). *NOT TO BE USED FOR WORK ON SEWAGE OR
WATER TREATMENT PLANTS OR LIFT /PUMP STATIONS IN BELL, CORYELL,
McLENNAN AND WILLIAMSON COUNTIES.
Modification Number Publication Date
0 02/11/2000
County(ies):
BELL CORYELL TRAVIS
BEXAR GUADALUPE WILLIAMSON
BRAZOS HAYS
COMAL MCLENNAN
SUTX2o42A 03/26/1998
Rates
MR TOOL OPERATOR 8.o8
ASPHALT HEATER OPERATOR 11.00
ASPHALT RAKER 8.00
ASPHALT SHOVELER 7.97
BATCHING PLANT WEIGHER 11.0o
CARPENTER 1o.8o
CONCRETE FINISHER- PAVING 9.57
CONCRETE FINISHER - STRUCTURES 8.83
CONCRETE RUBBER 8.52
ELECTRICIAN 16.25
Rates
FLAGGER 6.86
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Fringes
Fringes
FORM BUILDER - STRUCTURES 8 .77
FORM LINER - PAVING & CURB 8.00
FORM SETTER - PAVING & CURB 8.68
FORM SETTER - STRUCTURES 8 .73
LABORER- COMMON 7.12
LABORER- UTILITY 7.99
MECHANIC 12.15
OILER 11.40
SERVICER 8.44
PAINTER - STRUCTURES 10.00
PIPE LAYER 8.27
ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR OPERATOR 9.70
ASPHALT PAVING MACHINE 9.26
BROOM OR SWEEPER OPERATOR 7.12
BULLDOZER 9.28
CONCRETE CURING MACHINE 7.79
CONCRETE FINISHING MACHINE 11.00
CONCRETE PAVING SAW 9.79
SLIPFORM MACHINE OPERATOR 11.15
CRANE, CLAMSHELL, BACKHOE,
DERRICK, DRAGLINE, SHOVEL 10.12
FOUNDATION DRILL OPERATOR
TRUCK MOUNTED 15.00
FRONT END LOADER 8.86
HOIST - DOUBLE DRUM & LESS
MIXER 7.12
MIXER - CONCRETE PAVING 11.00
MOTOR GRADER FINE GRADE 12.37
MOTOR GRADER 11.14
PAVEMENT MARKING MACHINE 8.31
PLANER OPERATOR 1 5.75
ROLLER, STEEL WHEEL PLANT -MIX
PAVEMENTS 7.73
ROLLER, STEEL WHEEL OTHER
FLATWHEEL OR TAMPING 7.33
ROLLER, PNEUMATIC, SELF PROPELLED 7.17
SCRAPERS 8.38
TRACTOR - CRAWLER TYPE 9.40
TRAVELING MIXER 7.92
TRENCHING MACHINE, HEAVY
WAGON - DRILL /BORING MACHINE 8.00
Rates
REINFORCING STEEL SETTER PAVING 14.50
REINFORCING STEEL SETTER
STRUCTURES 10.61
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9.9
Fringes
STEEL WORKER - STRUCTURAL 11.73
SPREADER BOX OPERATOR 8 .55
WORK ZONE BARRICADE 8.29
SIGN INSTALLER 7.97
TRUCK DRIVER - SINGLE AXLE LIGHT 8.32
TRUCK DRIVER - SINGLE AXLE HEAVY 7.954
TRUCK DRIVER - TANDEM AXLE SEMI
TRAILER 8.02
TRUCK DRIVER- LOWBOY /FLOAT 10.12
WELDER 11.02
Unlisted classifications needed for work not included within the scope of the classifications
listed maybe added after award only as provided in the labor standards contract clauses (29
CFR 05.5(a) 1 (ii))
WAGE DETERMINATION APPEALS PROCESS
1.) Has there been an initial decision in the matter? This can be:
! an existing published wage determination
! a survey underlying a wage determination
! a Wage and Hour Division letter setting forth a position on a wage
determination matter
! a conformance (additional classification and rate) ruling
On survey related matters, initial contact, including requests for summaries of surveys,
should be with the Wage and Hour Regional office for the area in which the survey was
conducted
because those Regional offices have responsibility for the Davis -Bacon survey program. If
the response from this initial contact is not satisfactory, then the process described in 2.)
and 3.) should be followed.
With regard to any other matter not yet ripe for the formal process described here, initial
contact should be with the Branch of Construction Wage Determinations. Write to:
Branch of Construction Wage Determinations
Wage and Hour Division
U. S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue, N. W.
Washington, D. C. 20210
2.) If the answer to the question in 1.) is yes, then an interested party (those affected by the
action) can request review and reconsideration from the Wage and Hour Administrator (See
29 CFR Part 1.8 and 29 CFR Part 7). Write to:
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Wage and Hour Administrator
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue, N. W.
Washington, D. C. 20210
The request should be accompanied by a full statement of the interested party's position
and by any information (wage payment data, project description, area practice material,
etc.) that the requestor considers relevant to the issue.
3.) If the decision of the Administrator is not favorable, an interested party may appeal
directly to the Administrative Review Board (formerly the Wage Appeals Board). Write to:
Administrative Review Board
U. S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue, N. W.
Washington, D. C. 20210
4.) All decisions by the Administrative Review Board are final
END OF GENERAL DECISION
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CLASSIFICATION
Rate
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ASBESTOS WORKER
$8.78
$o.00
$o.00
$o.00
$8.78
CARPENTER
$
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$0.97
$o.00
$18.06
CARPET LAYER /FLOORING INSTALLER
$8.00
$o.00
$o.00
$o.00
$8.00
CONCRETE FINISHER
$1o.27
$o.00
$o.00
$o.00
$10.27
DATA COMMUNICATION /TELECOM
INSTALLER
$12.o8
$0.76
$0.50
$0.05
$13.39
DRYWALL INSTALLER/CEILING INSTALLER
810.91
$o.00
$o.00
$0.00
$10.91
ELECTRICIAN
$17.44
$2.16
$1.05
$1.05
$21.7o
ELEVATOR MECHANIC
$16.75
$3.85
$2.19
$1.5o
$24.29
FIRE PROOFING INSTALLER
$8.00
$o.00
$o.00
$o.00
$8.00
GLAZIER
$13.6o
$2.24
$1.15
$0.54
$
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
$10.56
$o.00
$o.00
$o.00
810.56
INSULATOR
$13.75
$1.16
$0.92
$0.03
$15.86
IRON WORKER
$12.18
$o.00
$o.00
$o.00
$12.18
LABORER /HELPER
$7.48
$0.02
$o.00
$o.00
$7.50
LATHER /PLASTERER
$12.5o
$o.00
$o.00
$o.00
$12.50
LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
$7.75
$o.00
$o.00
$o.00
$7.75
MASON
$16.00
$o.00
$o.00
$o.00
$16.00
METAL BUILDING ASSEMBLER
$11.00
80.62
$o.00
$0.34
$11.96
MILLWRIGHT
$15.91
$1.63
$1.00
$o.00
$18.54
PAINTER /WALL COVERING INSTALLER
$8.00
$o.00
$o.00
$o.00
$8.00
PIPEFITTER
$18.10
$1.42
$1.80
$o.00
$21.32
PLUMBER
$12.68
$0.00
$o.00
$o.00
$12.68
ROOFER
$10.00
$0.00
$o.00
$o.00
$1o.00
SHEET METALWORKER
$18.4o
$
$2.55
$0.33
$
SPRINKLER FITTER
$18.25
$3.4
$2.20
$0.00
823.85
TERRAZZO WORKER
$o.00*
$o.00
$o.00
$o.00
$o.00*
TILE SErl
$15.00
$0.32
$o.00
$o.00
$
WATERPROOFER /CAULKER
$10.64
$o.00
$0.00
$o.00
$10.64
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PREVAILING WAGE RATE DETERMINATION
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TRADES
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Date Printed: April 1 5, 1997
* $0.00 in the rate field indicated insufficient data was received to determine a prevailing wage rate for
this classification. Government Code Title to, Sec. 2258.023, paragraph C state: AA contractor or
subcontractor does not violate this section if a public body awarding a contract does not determine the
prevailing wage rates and specify the rates in the contract as provided in Section 2258.022.
(Property of General Services Commission, Based on 1996 Survey results)
6.o TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
ITEM 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1.01 SCOPE OF WORK
The work covered by these Specifications consists of furnishing all
labor, equipment, appliances, materials and performing all operations
in connection with the inspection and testing, complete in accordance
with the Plans, and subject to the terms and conditions of the Contract
Documents.
1.02 GOVERNING TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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NOTE: The item number designation shown in parentheses adjacent to
captions herein is a reference to City of Austin Standard Specifications.
STREET, WATER, SEWER AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
The current City of Austin Standard Specifications as adopted and
amended by the City of Round Rock and the current City of Austin
Erosion and Sedimentation Control Manual are hereby referred to and
included in this contract as fully and to the same extent as if copied at
length herein and they shall be applied to this project except as
modified in these Specifications and on the Plans.
Wherever the term "City of Austin" is used in the Austin Specifications,
it shall be construed to mean the City of Round Rock.
Wherever the term "Engineer" is used in the Austin Specifications, it
shall be construed to mean the City of Round Rock.
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ITEM 2 CONTROL OF WORK
2.01 CLEAN -UP
2.01.1 CONSTRUCTION SITE
2.02 GRADING
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During construction the Contractor shall keep the site free and clean
from all rubbish and debris and shall clean -up the site promptly when
notified to do so by the Engineer.
The Contractor shall, at his own expense, maintain the streets and
roads free from dust, mud, excess earth or debris which constitutes a
nuisance or danger to the public using the thoroughfare, or the
occupants of adjacent properties.
Care shall be taken to prevent spillage on streets and roads over which
hauling is done, and any such spillage or debris deposited on streets,
due to the Contractor's operations, shall be immediately removed.
2.01.2 BACKWORK
The Contractor shall coordinate his operations in such a manner as to
prevent the amount of clean -up and completion of back works from
becoming excessive. Should such a condition exist, the Engineer may
order all or portions of the work to cease and refuse to allow any work
to commence until the back work is done to the Engineer's satisfaction.
The Contractor shall do such grading in and adjacent to the
construction area associated with this contract as may be necessary to
leave such areas in a neat and satisfactory condition approved by the
Engineer.
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ITEM 3 EXAMINATION AND REVIEW
3.01 EXAMINATION OF WORK
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The work covered under this Contract shall be examined and reviewed
by the Engineer, representatives of all governmental entities which have
jurisdiction, and the Owner's authorized representative. The quality of
material and the quality of installation of the improvements shall be to
the satisfaction of the Engineer. It shall be the Contractor's
responsibility for the construction methods and safety precautions in
the undertaking of this Contract.
3.02 NOTIFICATION
The Engineer and Owner must be notified a minimum of 24 -hours in
advance of beginning construction, testing, or requiring presence of the
Engineer, project representative, or Owner's representative.
3.03 CONSTRUCTION STAKING
The Engineer shall furnish the Contractor reference points and
benchmarks that, in the Engineer's opinion, provide sufficient
information for the Contractor to perform construction staking.
3.04 PROTECTION OF STAKES. MARKS, ETC.
All engineering and surveyor's stakes, marks, property corners, etc.,
shall be carefully preserved by the Contractor, and in case of destruction
or removal during the course of this project, such stakes, marks,
property corners, etc., shall be replaced by the Contractor at the
Contractor's sole expense.
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ITEM 4 PROTECTION AND PRECAUTION
4.01 WORK IN FREEZING WEATHER
Portions of the work may continue as directed by the Engineer.
4.02 PROTECTION OF TREES. PLANTS AND SHRUBS
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The Contractor shall take necessary precautions to preserve all existing
trees, plants and shrubs but where it is justifiable and necessary the
Contractor may remove trees and plants for construction right -of -way
but only with approval of the Engineer.
4.03 TRAFFIC CONTROL MEASURES AND BARRICADES
Traffic control measures and barricades shall be installed in accordance
with the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices and
in other locations deemed necessary by the Engineer, for the protection
life and property. Under no circumstances will any existing road be
permitted to remain closed over a weekend. No separate pay will be
made for this item. Costs for this item shall be subsidiary to other items
of work.
4.04 PROPERTY LINES AND MONUMENTS
The Contractor shall be responsible for the protection, reference and
resetting of property corner monuments if disturbed.
4.05 DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS MATERIAL
The Contractor shall at his own expense, make arrangement for the
disposal of surplus material, such as rock, trees, brush and other
unwanted backfill materials.
4.06 CONTRACTOR'S USE OF PREMISES
The Contractor shall, at his own expense, provide additional space as
necessary for his operations and storage of materials.
ITEM 5 MATERIALS
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5.01 TRADE NAMES
Except as specified otherwise, wherever in the specifications an article
or class of material is designated by a trade name or by the name or
catalog number of any maker, patentee, manufacturer, or dealer, such
designations shall be taken as intending to mean and specify the articles
described or another equal thereto in quality, finish, and serviceability
for the purpose intended, as may be determined and judged by the
Engineer in his sole discretion.
5.02 MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP
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No material which has been used by the Contractor for any temporary
purpose whatever is to be incorporated in the permanent structure
without the written consent of the Engineer. Where materials or
equipment are specified by a trade or brand name, it is not the intention
of the owner to discriminate against an equal product of another
manufacturer, but rather to set a definite standard of quality for
performance, and to establish an equal basis for the evaluation of bids.
Where the words "equivalent ", "proper" or "equal to" are used, they
shall be understood to mean that the item referred to shall be "proper ",
the "equivalent" of, or "equal to" some other item, in the opinion or
judgement of the Engineer. Unless otherwise specified, all materials
shall be the best of their respective kinds and shall be in all cases fully
equal to approved samples. Notwithstanding that the words "or equal
to" or other such expressions may be used in the specifications in
connection with a material, manufactured article or process, the
material, article or process specifically designated shall be used, unless
a substitute is approved in writing by the Engineer, and the Engineer
will have the right to require the use of such specifically designated
material, article or process.
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7.0 Plans, Details and Notes
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Plans
The construction drawing covered by this document are under separate
cover, but are considered as attached and form a part of this contract.
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General Notes
1. THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
HIGHWAYS, STREETS AND BRIDGES OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN,
TEXAS, AS ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK SHALL
GOVERN MATERIALS AND METHODS USED TO DO THIS WORK.
2. PRIOR TO BEGINNING CONSTRUCTION, THE CONTRACTOR
SHALL CONVENE A PRE - CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE BETWEEN
THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, HIMSELF, THE ENGINEER, OTHER
UTILITY COMPANIES, ANY AFFECTED PARTIES AND ANY OTHER
ENTITY THE CITY OR ENGINEER MAY REQUIRE. ALL PARTIES
SHALL BE NOTIFIED AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE TIME OF
THE CONFERENCE.
3. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL GIVE THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK A
MINIMUM OF 48 HOURS NOTICE BEFORE BEGINNING EACH PHASE
OF CONSTRUCTION. TELEPHONE 218 -5555 (PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT).
4. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY EXACT DEPTHS AND
LOCATION OF ALL EXISTING UTILITIES PRIOR TO BEGINNING
CONSTRUCTION. THE CONTRACTOR AT HIS OWN COST WILL
REPAIR ANY EXISTING PAVEMENT, CURBS, FENCES AND /OR
SIDEWALKS DAMAGED OR REMOVED. UTILITIES SHALL BE
CONTACTED A MINIMUM OF 48 HOURS PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION.
LONE STAR GAS 1- 800 - 344 -8377.
SOUTHWESTERN BELL 1- 800 - 669 -8344.
TXU ELECTRIC 1- 800 - 242 -9113.
5. PRIOR TO ANY CONSTRUCTION, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL
APPLY FOR AND SECURE ALL PROPER PERMITS FROM THE
APPROPRIATE AUTHORITIES.
6. DUST CONTROL MEASURES SHALL BE PROVIDED BY THE
CONTRACTOR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CITY INSPECTOR.
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7. AN INDEPENDENT LABORATORY AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE
SHALL MAKE ALL TESTING. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PAY FOR
ANY RETESTING. A CITY INSPECTOR SHALL BE PRESENT DURING
ALL TESTS, AND THE CITY INSPECTORS SHALL BE GIVEN A
MINIMUM OF 24 HOURS NOTICE PRIOR TO ANY TESTING.
TELEPHONE 218 -5555 (INSPECTIONS). PAVEMENT SURFACE SHALL
BE TYPE "C" HOT -MIX, HOT -LAY ASPHALTIC CONCRETE WITH A
MINIMUM ASPHALT CONTENT OF 5 %.
8. TEMPORARY EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROLS ARE
REQUIRED DURING CONSTRUCTION. THE CONTROLS MUST
REMAIN IN PLACE UNTIL DISTURBED AREAS ARE REVEGETATED
AND THE AREAS HAVE BECOME PERMANENTLY STABILI7FD THE
TEMPORARY EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROLS MUST BE
INSPECTED PERIODICALLY FOR DAMAGE CAUSED BY
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES AND FOLLOWING EVERY RAINFALL.
DAMAGED OR OBSTRUCTED CONTROLS MUST BE REPAIRED OR
REPLACED AS NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN PROPER OPERATION.
9. IF ANY SENSITIVE FEATURE IS DISCOVERED DURING
CONSTRUCTION, REGULATED ACTIVITIES NEAR THE SENSITIVE
FEATURE MUST BE SUSPENDED IMMEDIATELY. THE OWNER
MUST IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE APPROPRIATE REGIONAL
OFFICE OF THE TNRCC OF THE SENSITIVE FEATURE DISCOVERED.
THE REGULATED ACTIVITIES NEAR THE SENSITIVE FEATURE
MAY NOT PROCEED UNTIL THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HAS
REVIEWED AND APPROVED THE METHODS PROPOSED TO
PROTECT THE SENSITIVE FEATURE AND THE EDWARDS AQUIFER
FROM ANY POTENTIALLY ADVERSE IMPACTS TO WATER
QUALITY WHILE MAINTAINING THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF
THE LINE.
10. EROSION CONTROL MEASURES, SITE WORK AND
RESTORATION WORK SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY
OF ROUND ROCK EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL
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11. SILT FENCES, ROCK BERMS, SEDIMENTATION BASINS AND
SIMILARLY RECOGNIZED TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS SHALL
BE EMPLOYED DURING CONSTRUCTION TO PREVENT POINT
SOURCE SEDIMENTATION LOADING OF DOWNSTREAM
FACILITIES. SUCH INSTALLATION SHALL BE REGULARLY
INSPECTED BY THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK FOR EFFECTIVENESS,
ADDITIONAL MEASURES MAY BE REQUIRED IF, IN THE OPINION
OF THE CITY ENGINEER, THEY ARE WARRANTED.
12. ALL TEMPORARY EROSION CONTROL MEASURES SHALL NOT
BE REMOVED UNTIL FINAL INSPECTION AND APPROVAL OF THE
PROJECT BY THE ENGINEER. IT SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE CONTRACTOR TO MAINTAIN ALL TEMPORARY EROSION
CONTROL STRUCTURES AND TO REMOVE EACH STRUCTURE AS
APPROVED BY THE ENGINEER.
13. REMOVAL OF SILT FENCE AND ROCK BERMS WILL NOT BE
PAID FOR DIRECTLY, BUT SHALL BE CONSIDERED SUBSIDIARY TO
THE VARIOUS BID ITEMS. REMOVAL OF ACCUMULATED SILT AT
THE SILT FENCE AND ROCK BERM LOCATIONS SHALL BE AS
DIRECTED BY THE ENGINEER AND WILL NOT BE PAID FOR
DIRECTLY, BUT SHALL BE CONSIDERED SUBSIDIARY TO THE
VARIOUS BID ITEMS.
14. FOR THE CONTSTRUCTION OF DRILL SHAFTS, THE
CONTRACTOR SHOULD FOLLOW, IN ADDITION TO THE PLANS
AND SPECS, PSI GEOTECH REPORT DATED MARCH 20TH AND
SUPPLEMENTAL MEMO DATED MAY 15TH. THESE REPORTS ARE
AVAILABLE FROM THE CITY AND SHOW THE MINIMUM DRILL
SHAFT LENGTHS AS FOLLOWS:
STA 10 +17 TO STA 11 +44 - 12' MIN. AND 24" INTO NATURAL
DARK BROWN FAT CLAY (CH) SOILS.
STA 12 +18 TO STA 13 +60 - 15' MIN. AND 24" INTO NATURAL
GRAY FAT CLAY (CH).
STA 13 +60 TO STA 16 +86 - 10' MIN. AND 24" INTO NATURAL
YELLOWISH BROWN LEAN CLAY (CL).
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