R-81-383 - 5/14/1981Lake Georgetown Project Booster Pump Station
RESOLUTION NO. jiak
WHEREAS, the City has duly advertised for bids for the
construction of a booster pump station as part of the project
to acquire needed water from Lake Georgetown, and
WHEREAS, Hogan Mechanical submitted the lowest and best
bid, said bid being in the amount of $449,592.00, and
WHEREAS, the Council wishes to accept the bid of Hogan
Mechanical, and to enter into a contract for the construction
of said improvements, Now Therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK,
TEXAS
That the bid of Hogan Mechanical is hereby accepted as
the lowest and best bid, and the Mayor is hereby authorized
and directed to execute on behalf of the City a contract with
Hogan Mechanical for the construction of a booster pump
station.
�� RESOLVED this day of May, 1981.
ATTEST:
LAND, City Secretary
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F,ARRY L. TbNN, Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
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Haynie & Kallman Inc.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
BOOSTER PUMP STATION - 1981
SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
Bids will be received at City Hall, 214 E. Main Street, Round
Rock, Texas 78664, at 2:00 o'clock P.M., on April 23, 1981.
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Haynie & Kallman, Inc.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
2115 North Mays
Round Rock, Texas 78664
(512) 255 -4564, 255 -7861
April 16, 1981
Timothy E. Haynie, P.E.
Steven D. Kallman, P.E.
ADDENDUM NO. 1
BOOSTER PUMP STATION - 1981
Addendum No. 1 to the Plans, Specifications and Contract
Documents for the "Booster Pump Station - 1981" project for
the City of Round Rock, Texas.
1. The bid opening date of Thursday, April 23, 1981, has
been changed to Thursday, April 30, 1981. The times dur-
ing the day for t e bid open ings on all contracts will
remain the same as shown in the "Notice to Contractors"
in the Contract Documents.
2. For clarification, A.W.W.A. butterfly valves above ground
shall be gear type with handwheel operators and open -shut
indicators. A.W.W.A. butterfly valves below ground shall
be gear type with 2" operating nut and valve box and
cover. Refer to the Butterfly Valve Detail in the Speci-
fications. On the suction side of the booster pumps, an
operating pressure of 25 psi is required. On the dis-
charge side of the booster pumps, an operating pressure
of 150 psi is required. Normal flows as follows: 16,500
GPM through 30" valve and 42" valve; 3000 GPM through 16"
valves on suction, 6000 GPM through 16" valves on dis-
charge.
3. Standard Details No. 1 through 8 are included in this
project. Inadvertently, these detail sheets were left
out of several sets of Specifications. The Bidder shall
inspect his set of Specifications and if the detail
sheets are missing shall contact Haynie & Kallman, Inc.
to make arrangements to obtain the detail sheets.
4. Each Bidder shall acknowledge receipt of this Addendum on
Page 2 of the "Proposal ".
ADDENDUM NO. 1 — 1/1
CIVIL CNGINCEI G • LAND PLANNING • ,MUNICIPAL CONSULTANTS • SURVEYING
Haynie & Kaltman, Inc.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
2115 North Mays
Round Rock, Texas 78664
(512) 255 -4564, 255- 7861
ADDENDUM NO. 2 - 1/1
April 24, 1981
ADDENDUM NO. 2
BOOSTER PUMP STATION - 1981
CIVIL ENGINEERING • LAND PLANNING • MUNICIPAL CONSULTANTS • SURVEYING
Timothy E. Haynie, P.E.
Steven 0. Kaltman, P.E.
Addendum No. 2 to the Plans, Specifications and Contract
Documents for the "Booster Pump Station - 1981" project for
the City of Round Rock, Texas.
1. Reference Specification No. 16 - Pump Control System
(Booster Pumps) and Standpipe Level Recor 1.ng, `--
Paragraph 16.2.1 - The Water Treatment Plant Contractor
shall provide a Bristol Series 1M1M 500 Receiver with a
9J1 Power Supply rather than a 4330 Recorder in the Water
Treatment Plant building.
Paragraph 16.2.2 - Delete the Bristol Model 1M1M 500
G13R3 Receiver and substitute with a Bristol Model 1M1M
500 Receiver and a 9J1 Power Supply or approved equal.
The Water Treatment Plant Contractor shall provide a
Bristol Series 1M1M 500 Receiver with a 9J1 Power Supply
rather than a 4330 Recorder in the Water Treatment Plant
building.
4. Each Bidder shall acknowledge receipt of this Addendum on
Page 2 of the "Proposal ".
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE SHEET
TABLE OF CONTENTS
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
ADVERTISEMENT
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
PROPOSAL AND BIDDING SHEETS
AGREEMENT
BID BOND
PERFORMANCE BOND
PAYMENT BOND
CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
INFORMATION REQUIRED OF LOW BIDDER
CONTRACTOR'S ACT OF ASSURANCE
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF AGREEMENT
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF AGREEMENT
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Item No.
1 Pump Station Sites, Earthwork and Struc-
tural Fill
2 Concrete
3 Painting (General - Other Than Tanks)
4 Water Pipelines, Fittings, Valves and
Appurtenances
5 Installation of Water Lines
6 Booster Pump Station Building
7 Booster Pump Station - 1981
S.P. No. 1 Special Provision No. 1 to Item Nos. 8
and 10
Item No.
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10 Electrical Motor, Integral Horsepower,
Polyphase, Induction, Vertical, Weather
Protected, 250 HP and Smaller
11 Vertical Turbine Pump Suction Case
12 Installation of Vertical Turbine Pumping
Units
13 Electrical - General for Waterworks Pro-
jects
14 Chain Link Fence (Manproof)
15 Bowman Road Pump Station Alterations
16 Pump Control System (Booster Pumps) &
Standpipe Level Recording
17 Pipe Insulation
Attachment "A" - Geotechnical Investigation - Water Treatment
Plant - Round Rock, Texas by TETCO
STANDARD DETAILS
Vertical Turbine Pumps, Close Coupled
Control System - Raw Water Intake System,
Water Treatment Plant, and Booster Pump
Station
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
FROM THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
BOOSTER PUMP STATION - 1981
Sealed bids, in envelopes addressed to The City of Round
Rock, 214 East Main Street, Round Rock, Texas 78664, will be
received at the above mentioned address until 2:00 p.m.,
April 23, 1981 and then publicly opened and read, for fur-
nishing all plant, labor, material and equipment and perform-
ing all work required for the construction of a Booster Pump
Station, located in Round Rock, Williamson County, Texas.
Bids will be submitted in sealed envelopes for each Con-
tract on the proposal furnished, and marked in the upper left
hand corner "Bid for Booster Pump Station - 1981 to be opened
at 2:00 p.m., April 23, 1981."
All proposals shall be accompanied by a cashier's certi-
fied check upon a national or state bank in the amount of
five (5) percent of the total maximum bid price payable with-
out recourse to The City of Round Rock, or a bid bond in the
same amount from a reliable surety company, as a guarantee
that bidder will enter into a contract and execute perform-
ance bond within ten (10) days after notice of award of con-
tract to him. The notice of award of contract shall be given
by the Owner within thirty (30) days after the bid opening.
The bid security must be enclosed in the same envelope with
the bid. Bids without check or bid bond will not be consid-
ered. 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 suc-
cessful bidder has executed the contract. Thereafter all
remaining securities, including security of the successful
bidder, will be returned within sixty (60) days. The suc-
cessful bidder must furnish performance bond and payment bond
upon the forms which are available in the office of The City
of Round Rock in the amount of one hundred (100) percent of
the contract price from an approved surety company holding a
•permit from the State of Texas to act as surety (and accept-
able according to the latest list of companies holding certi-
ficates of authority from the Secretary of the Treasury of
the United States) or other surety or sureties acceptable to
the Owner, with approval prior to bid opening.
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The right is reserved, as the interest of the Owner may
require, to reject any and all bids, and to waive any infor-
mality in bids received.
Plans, specifications and bidding documents may be se-
cured from the office of the Engineer, Haynie & Kallman,
Inc., on deposit of seventy -five dollars ($75.00) per set,
which sum so deposited will be refunded provided: (1) All
documents are returned in good condition to the Engineer not
later than forty -eight (48) hours prior to the time for re-
ceiving bids; or (2) The Contractor submits a bid and all
documents are returned in good condition to the Engineer not
later than five (5) days after the time that bids are receiv-
ed.
Plans and specifications may be examined at the office
of the Engineer, Haynie & Kallman, Inc., 2115 North Mays,
Round Rock, Texas. Bidders should carefully examine the
Plans, Specifications and other documents, visit the site of
work, and fully inform themselves as to all conditions and
matters which can in any way effect the work or the cost
hereof. Should a bidder find discrepancies in, or omissions
from the Plans, Specifications or other documents, or should
be in doubt as to their meaning, he should notify the Engi-
neer, Haynie & Kallman, Inc. and obtain clarification prior
to submitting any bid. Prequalification Requirements: The
bidder is to submit information regarding his qualifications
with this bid in accordance with instructions contained in
the Bid Form. Minimum Wage Scale: As specified and regulat-
ed by the State of Texas and the Federal Government.
The improvements shall be completed within the number of
calendar days bid on Page 3 of the Bid Proposal after notice
to proceed from the Owner.
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ADVERTISEMENT
PROJECT TITLE: City of Round Rock
Booster Pump Station - 1981
OWNER: The City of Round Rock
LOCATION: Round Rock, Texas
TYPE: Booster Pump Station & Automatic Control Valves
BID BOND: 5%
PERFORMANCE BOND: 100%
PAYMENT BOND: 100%
PLANS AVAILABLE: March 26, 1981
Haynie & Kallman, Inc.
2115 N. Mays
Round Rock, Texas 78664
Telephone - (512) 255 -7861
OPENING TIME: 2:00 P.M., Thursday, April 23, 1981
OPENING PLACE: City Hall
City of Round Rock
214 E. Main Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664
PROPOSAL
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
The proposal shall be submitted on the bidding forms which
are included herein, and shall be enclosed in a sealed enve-
lope addressed to:
The City of Round Rock
c/o Haynie & Kallman, Inc.
2115 North Mays
Round Rock, Texas 78664
and shall be identified as follows:
"BID FOR BOOSTER PUMP STATION - 1981 to be opened at 2:00
p.m., Thursday, April 23, 1981."
A proposal will not be accepted unless prepared on the bid-
ding form provided. The sealed proposals will be publicly
opened and read at the time and place stated in the Notice
Inviting Bids. Bidders or their authorized agents are invit-
ed to be present. Unauthorized conditions, limitations or
provisions attached to a proposal will render it informal and
may cause its reflection. The complete proposal forms shall
be without addition, alterations or erasures. Alternative
proposals will not be considered unless called for. No oral,
telegraphic or telephonic proposals or modifications will be
considered. The proposal may be withdrawn upon request by
the bidder without prejudice to himself prior to, but not
after, the time fixed for opening of bids, provided that the
request is in writing, has been executed by the bidder or his
duly authorized representative, and is filed with the Owner.
DISQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS
More than one proposal from an individual, firm, partnership,
corporation or association under the same or different names,
will not be considered. Reasonable grounds for believing
that any bidder is interested in more than one proposal for
the work contemplated will cause the rejection of all propo-
sals in which such bidder is interested. If there is reason
for believing that collusion exists among bidders, all bids
will be rejected and none of the participants in such collu-
sion will be considered in future proposals.
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RETURN OF PROPOSAL GUARANTEES
Within twenty -five (25) days after an award of the Contract,
the Owner will return the proposal guarantees accompanying
each of the proposals as are not considered in making the
award. All other proposal guarantees will be held until the
Contract has been finally executed. They will then be re-
turned to the respective bidders whose proposals they accom-
pany.
AWARD OF CONTRACT - RESERVATION OF RIGHTS
Contracts, if awarded, will be awarded to responsible bidders
whose proposals comply with all the requirements prescribed.
Awards, if made, will be made within thirty (30) calendar
days after the opening of the proposals. The Owner reserves
the right to reject any or all bid proposals, to accept the
lowest responsible bidder's proposal, and to waive any infor-
mality in any proposal.
EXECUTION OF CONTRACT
A bidder to whom award is made shall execute a written con-
tract with the Owner on the form of agreement provided.
Failure or refusal to enter into a contract as herein provid-
ed, or to conform to any of the stipulated requirements in
connection therewith shall be a just cause for the annulment
of the award. If the successful bidder refuses or fails to
execute the Contract, the Owner may award the Contract to
second lowest responsible bidder. If the second lowest re-
sponsible bidder refuses or fails to execute the Contract,
the Owner may award the Contract to the third lowest respon-
sible bidder. On the failure or refusal of such second and
third lowest responsible bidder to execute the Contract, the
work may be re- advertised.
PROPOSAL GUARANTEE
Each proposal shall be accompanied by a certified or cash-
ier's check or bid bond in the amount of not less than 5% of
the amount named in the proposal. Said check or bond shall
be made payable to the Owner and shall be given as a guaran-
tee that the bidder, if awarded the work, will enter into a
contract within ten (10) days after the award and will fur-
nish the necessary bonds as hereinafter provided. In case of
refusal or failure to enter into said contract, the check or
bond as the case may be, shall be forfeited to the Owner. No
bidder's bond will be accepted unless it conforms substan-
tially to the form furnished by the Owner, which is bound
herein, and is properly filled out and executed.
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PROPOSAL SIGNATURE
If the proposal is made by an individual, it shall be signed
and his full name and his address shall be given; if it is
made by a firm it shall be signed with the co- partnership
name by a member of the firm, who shall sign his own name,
and the name and address of each member shall be given; and
if it is made by a corporation the name of the corporation
shall be signed by its duly authorized officer or officers
attested by the corporate seal, and the names and titles of
all officers of the corporation shall be given.
COMPETENCY OF BIDDERS
In selecting the lowest responsible bidder, consideration
will be given not only to the financial standing, but also to
the general competency of the bidder for the performance of
the work covered by the proposal. To this end each proposal
shall be supported by a statement of the bidder's experience,
on the form entitle "Information Required of Bidder ", bound
herein.
BIDDER'S EXAMINATION OF SITE
Each bidder shall examine carefully the site of the proposed
work and the Contract Documents therefore. It will be assum-
ed that the bidder has investigated and is satisfied as to
the conditions to be encountered; as to the character, qual-
ity and quantity of materials to be furnished and as to the
requirements of the Contract, Specifications and Drawings.
ADDENDA
Bidders desiring further information, or interpretation of
the Plans or Specifications must make request for such infor-
mation in writing to Engineer, prior to 48 -hours before the
bid opening. Answers to all such requests will be given in
writing to all bidders, in Addendum form, and all Addenda
will be bound with, and made a part of, the Contract Docu-
ments. No other explanation or interpretation will be consi-
dered official or binding. Should a bidder find discrepan-
cies in, or omissions from the Plans, Specifications or other
Contract Documents, or should he be in doubt as to their
meaning, he should at once notify the Engineer in order that
a written Addendum may be sent to all bidders. Any Addenda
issued prior to twenty -four (24) hours of the opening of bids
will be mailed or delivered to each Contractor contemplating
the submission of a proposal on this work. The proposal as
submitted by the Contractor will be so constructed as to in-
clude any Addenda if such are issued by the Engineer prior to
twenty -four (24) hours of the opening of bids.
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PROPOSAL
TO
THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
BOOSTER PUMP STATION - 1981
IN ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
The undersigned, as bidder, declares that the only person or
parties interested in this proposal as principals are those
named herein, that this proposal is made without collusion
with any other person, firm or corporation; that he has care-
fully examined the form of contract, Notice to Contractors,
inviting bids, conditions and classes of materials of the
proposed work; and agrees that he will provide all the neces-
sary labor, machinery tools, apparatus, and other items inci-
dental to construction, and will do all the work and furnish
all the materials called for in the contract and specifica-
tion in the manner prescribed therein and according to the
requirements of the Engineer as therein set forth.
It is understood that the following quantities of work to be
done at unit prices are approximate only, and are intended
principally to serve as a guide in evaluating bids.
It is further agreed that the quantities of work to be done
at unit prices and materials to be furnished may be increased
or diminished as may be considered necessary, in the opinion
of the Engineer, to complete the work fully as planned and
contemplated, and that all quantities of work, whether in-
creased or decreased are to be performed at the unit prices
set forth below except as provided for in the Specifica-
tions.
It is further agreed that lump sum prices may be increased to
cover additional work ordered by the Engineer; but not shown
on the plans or required by the Specifications, in accordance
with the provisions of the General Conditions. Similarly,
they may be decreased to cover deletion of work so ordered.
It is understood and agreed that the work is to be completed
within the time herein stated.
The undersigned bidder agrees to commence work within seven
(7) days after written notice to commence has been given.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF PAYMENT ITEMS
The undersigned acknowledges that the foregoing bid items are
the only items of payment under this contract and that his
bid price under these items reflects the complete charges for
furnishing all labor, material, and equipment to complete the
project as outlined in the plans, specifications, and con-
tract documents.
KNOWLEDGE OF LOCAL CONDITIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
The undersigned warrants that he has examined the location of
the proposed work, the plan drawings, specifications, and all
other parts of the Contract Documents, and is familiar with
the local conditions at the place where the work is to be
performed.
CONTRACT TIME
If awarded the Contract, the undersigned agrees to complete
the work in 270 calendar days.
OWNER'S RIGHTS RESERVED
The undersigned understands and agrees that the Owner reser-
ves the right to reject any or all Proposals or to waive any
informalities of technicalities in any proposal in the inter-
est of the Owner, except as specifically limited by the terms
of the Contract Documents or applicable Laws or Governmental
Regulations.
ADDENDA
The undersigned acknowledges receipt of the following adden-
da:
Addendum No. Dated
No. 1 16 April, 1981
No. 2 24 April, 1981
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SUBMISSION OF THE PROPOSAL
In accordance with the Contract Documents, the above Proposal
is hereby respectfully submitted by:
HOGAN MECHANICAL, INC.
Name of Contractor
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Execute by (Sign re)
San Antonio,
City
(Seal if Bid is by a Corporation.)
ATTEST: /Q ��
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Date
30 April, 1981
President
Title or Position
Frank Hogan
P, 0. Box 28340 (512) 684 -1915
Business Address Telephone Number
Texas 78238
State Zip
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CONTRACT: BOOSTER PUMP STATION - 1981
JOB LOCATION: ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
OWNER: THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK
Gentlemen:
PROPOSAL BIDDING SHEET
Pursuant to the foregoing Advertisement for Bids and Instructions to Bid-
ders, the undersigned bidder hereby proposes to do all the work, to furnish all
necessary superintendence, labor, machinery, equipment, tools, materials, insur-
ance and miscellaneous items, to complete all the work on which he bids as pro-
vided by the attached supplemental specifications, and as shown on the plans for
the construction of Booster Pump Station - 1981, and binds 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:
"This project is exempt from sales tax."
Item Description Unit
and Written Unit Price Price Amount
Bid
Item Quantity Unit
1 1 L.S. Booster Pump Station - 1981;
located at the Water Treatment
Plant site, including in general,
installing but not furnishing
three 2100 GPM X00 HP vertical
turbine pumps and motors (Bid Item
#4 includes furnishing of three
booster pumps), installing but not
furnishing three 10" automatic
pump control valves and one 8"
surge valve (Bid Item #5 includes
furnishing of three pump control
valves and one 8" surge valve),
excavation, select fill, not in-
cluding concrete & reinforcing
steel for building foundation
and driveway ramp, installing
10" meter and vault, railroad
bore & encasement, 18" X 16"
tapping sleeve & valve including
tap into existing 18" concrete
steel cylinder line, three (3)
480 volt, 3 -phase full - voltage
pump motor starters, electrical
and control system, concrete,
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Bid
Item Quantity Unit
Item Description
and Written Unit Price
2 60 C.Y. Concrete for reinforced concrete
foundation for booster pump sta-
tion designed by Contractor, for
Item No. 1 above, complete in
place, per cubic yard
for , g„ 21!d.0 K _
Dollars
and Cents
for J,', Ir - Dollars
J - .
5 1 L.S. Furnishing three 10" Automatic
Pump Control Valves and one 8"
Surge Valve, as specified, for
Booster Pump Station - 1981 as
manufactured by Clayton Valve
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Unit
Price
$ 1.90,
$ .
Amount
$ 120. iV
. 0-6 'l
3 4000 Lbs. Reinforcing steel for reinforced
concrete foundation for booster
pump station designed by Contrac-
tor, for Item No. 1 above, com-
plete in place, per pound
for )]o -- Dollars
and 4_ : 14 _- -Cents
4 1 L.S. Furnish three 2100 GPM, 200 HP
vertical turbine pumps & motors,
as specified, for Booster Pump
Station - 1981, as manufactured
by Byron- Jackson (installation of
pumps included in Bid Item #1),
complete in place, ,per per lump sum
��u : 1c 4G��cou 2a� v �Lciti. /Ui
and ( iL0 - -Cents $36.,2/,700$.d&,267.60
$a,/ QO .dV
all sizes and types of yard piping,
valves and fittings, metal building,
appurtenances and all labor, mater-
ials and equipment to completely
install and place in operation the
booster pump station, as shown on
the Plans, complete in place, per
1 mp sum x(/14- " "wH 4
for �, —.,v f�ti Do 1 ors
and ,. ----Cents $�.9497.BU$�9a, 397, 00
Bid Item Description Unit
Item Quantity Unit and Written Unit Price Price Amount
Company (installation of valves
included in Bid Item #1), complete
in place, per ly,mp sum
,@-un d" Q + F1ua -CtAZk 3,cti 4c
for g�' 4 un — Dollars
and ti,.o — Cents $j ,582.4 3 $ 14 .542, a 2
6 1 L.S. Isolation Valve & Vault Assembly
No. 1 - located on the East side
of I.H. 35, including all piping,
valves, fittings, vault, fencing,
electrical service rack assembly,
electrical and control system,
and other appurtenances, install-
ing but not furnishing 1 - 12"
automatic isolation valve (Bid
Item #7 includes furnishing auto-
matic isolation valve), as shown
on the Plans, complete in place,
pe hump sum g-0,0, v
for Dollars
and / U � A„49 Cents $ 13j 5, 0 $ I<,. 465.60
7 1 Ea. Furnishing 1 - 12" Automatic
Isolation Valve, as specified,
for Isolation Valve & Vault
Assembly #1, as manufactured by
Clayton Valve Company (instal-
lation of valve included in Bid
Item #6), complete in place, per
each n
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for 'f IL (7 Vt), Dollars 0
and _no -- -Cents $
,,7, 9/ 3. era $ g 9 ,dra0
8 1 L.S. Isolation Valve & Vault Assembly
No. 2 - located on the West side
of I.H. 35, including all piping,
valves, fittings, vault, fencing,
electrical service rack assembly,
electrical and control system,
and other appurtenances, install-
ing but not furnishing 1 - 12"
automatic isolation valve (Bid
Item #9 includes furnishing auto-
matic isolation valve), as shown
Bid
Item Quantity Unit
Item Description
and Written Unit Price
Unit
Price Amount
on the Plans, complete in place,
per lump sum
for �f3tn w' Guy z� ct.. ( C. -t.i. tic-c
j ) - Dollars
and y — Cents $ /4, 119.60 $16, 19 .61
9 1 Ea. Furnishing 1 - 12" Automatic
Isolation Valve, as specified,
for Isolation Valve & Vault
Assembly #2, as manufactured by
Clayton Valve Company (instal-
lation of valve included in Bid
Item #8), complete in place, per
each -1 9
AALE ) Dollars
ana , - -- Cents $.3. 913/177 $ 913. d7
10 1 L.S. Automatic Solenoid Valve & Vault
Assembly No. 1 - located at the
existing 500,000 gallon Rabbit
Hill Standpipe site, including
all piping, valves, fittings,
electrical and control system,
vault, tap into existing stand-
pipe, 18" x 14" tapping sleeve
& valve & tap into existing 18"
concrete steel pipe, installing
but not furnishing 1 - 14" auto-
matic solenoid valve (Bid Item
#11 includes furnishing automatic
solenoid valve), as shown on the
Plans, complete in place, per
J lump sum �/p / GF / 7(4,4c� / l f
Lut•v�t ; 01 LL 4 L Ld��-�LK- cl�C` .A. 1
for 't � � 2 Dollars
and ( L .-t•w -- Cents $, / $ ZJ 23$ GR,
11 1 Ea. Furnishing 1 - 14" Automatic Sole-
noid Valve, as specified, for
Automatic Valve & Vault Assembly
#1, as manufactured by Clayton
Valve Company (installation of
valve included in Bid Item #10),
complete in place, per each
4t4 J t9-A_ L.lc1
for , 7 -LL L c - -Dollars
and 1.1.0 - -Cents $ ,O)9; 47z $ , 0 /�{•g
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Bid Item Description Unit
Item Quantity Unit and Written Unit,Price Price Amount
12 1 L.S. Bowman Road Pump Station Improve-
ments; including in general, fur -
iTiTfng and installing yard piping
and control system for four exist-
ing booster pumps, electrical and
control system at existing 60,000
gallon elevated tank, appurtenances
and all labor, materials and equip-
ment, as shown on the Plans, com-
plete in place, per .— lump sum
c J.ly '�-tA- t�1.LL �Lh- 87'cI..LQi.J 1�J'ZiJ?�>LvL[�vu'
for,`; Dollars
and ., Cents $,.ZI,G 440 6
13 1 L.S. Altitude Valve Assembly installed
in existing concrete vault at
60,000 gallon downtown elevated
storage tank, including 8" Clayton
Model No. 210G -16AB 2 -way altitude
valve and all pipe, fittings, and
appurtenances, complete in place,
per lump s
y �f _,,, . for —
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TOTAL BID FOR BOOSTER PUMP STATION
- 1981 (Bid Items 1 thru 13)
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Reinforced Concrete Foundation for Booster Pump Station - Base,Bid,
item Nos: 2 & 3, Adds & Deducts 5 . 1 , 11
The quantities of concrete and reinforcing steel shown in this proposal are
estimates which are not based on a complete structural design. The Contractor
is required to furnish detailed calculations and design of the reinforced con-
crete foundation as directed in Item No. 6 - Booster Pump Station Building.
Payment for concrete and reinforcing steel will be made on the basis of the
actual quantities installed.
Add or Deduct $ 1 7 5,p per cubic yard for concrete if more or less than
the amount included in Bid Item No. 2 is required.
Add or Deduct $ , 75 per pound for reinforcing steel if more or less
than the amount included in Bid Item No. 3 is required.
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ALTERNATE BID ITEMS
(To Be Considered In Bid Award)
Any of the following alternate bid items may be used to replace an applic-
able base bid item. If the Owner elects to award an alternate bid item, the
amount of the alternate bid item shall substitute for the amount of the applic-
able base bid item. It shall be the Bidder's option to fill -in or not to fill -
in any one or all of the following alternate bid items.
Bid Item Description Unit
Item Quantity Unit _ and Written Unit Price Price Amount
A -1 1 L.S Furnishing three 2100 GPM, 200 HP
vertical turbine pumps and motors,
as specified, for Booster Pump
Station - 1981, as manufactured by
EER
(Birder to fill other than
Byron - Jackson), replaces base Bid
Item #4, complete in place, per
lump um
- Dollars
and / % ∎„, —Cents $224malog 4 5 3L; e
A -2 1 L.S. Furnishing three 2100 GPM, 200 HP
vertical turbine pumps and motors,
as specified, for'Booster Pump
Station - 1981, as manufactured by
PPC1E1c-}
(Bidder £o ill -in, other than
Byron - Jackson), replaces base Bid
Item #4, complete in place, per
l ump,sum
for ,Pi /�` Dollars '�
and 6/ .vnn --- Cents $ ,3Y; R;[7, D17$ i, /60 o-v
1 L.S. Furnishing three 2100 GPM, 200 HP
vertical turbine pumps and motors,
as specified, for Booster Pump
Station - 1981, as manufactured by
�E )130; p j' - FLb!AL
( id e r to I - in, other an
Byron - Jackson), replaces base Bid
Item #4, complete in place, per
1 3/7 2 _,M,
and � /� Dollars
Cents S3 9.26.10$ g7, 9a.4. iN
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Item Quantity Unit
Item Description
and Written Unit Price
(Bidder to fill -in, other than
Clayton Valve Co.) (Installation
of valves included in Bid Item #1),
replaces base Bid Item #5, complete
in place, per lump sum
for Dollars
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Unit
Price Amount
A -4 1 L.S. Furnishing three 10" automatic
pump control valves and one 8"
surge valve, as specified, for
Booster Pump Station - 1981,
as manufactured by
(Bide r io ill -in, other than
Clayton Valve Co.) (Installation
of valves included in Bid Item #1),
replaces base Bid Item #5, complete
in place, per lump m
or jittv�IA Dollars
and 4.1.0 Cents $ /4, -0. p $ /O,aO
A -5 1 L.S. Furnishing three 10" automatic
pump control valves and one 8"
surge valve , as specified, for
Booster Pump Station - 1981,
as manufactured by
C( ' P ;779 t ✓
(Bidde o il - in , o er han
Clayton Valve Co.) (Installation
of valves included in Bid Item #1),
replaces base Bid Item #5, complete
S place, per ump sum
for,/ 9 - :7 - Lul C, -- Dollars
and (I ,-L() .- -Cents
A -6 1 L.S. Furnishing three 10" automatic
pump control valves and one 8"
surge valve, as specified, for
Booster Pump Station - 1981,
as manufactured by
$l .2.033,ov$L:,), 033.60
and Cents $ $
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Bid
Item Quantity Unit
Item Description
and Written Unit Price
A -7 2 Ea. Furnishing 12" automatic isolation
valve, as specified, for Isolation
Valve & Vault Assembly Nos. 1 & 2,
as manufactured by -
(Bi /,ice
d] er to fill - in, other than
Clayton Valve Co.) (Installation
included in Bid Item Nos. 6 & 8),
replaces base Bid Item Nos. 7 & 9,
complete in lace, per each
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for At c,"o Dollars
and Yu/ —Cents
A -8 2 Ea. Furnishing 12" automatic isolation
valve, as specified, for Isolation
Valve & Vault Assembly Nos. 1 & 2,
as manufactured by
((idder to fil( -in, other fan
Clayton Valve Co.) (Installation
included in Bid Item Nos. 6 & 8),
replaces base Bid Item Nos. 7 & 9,
complete in place, per ea h ALL!
f or (. -„ �;,) : _ _�, { — Dollars
and r f/ },r _Cents
A -9 2 Ea. Furnishing 12" automatic isolation
valve, as specified, for Isolation
Valve & Vault Assembly Nos. 1 & 2,
as manufactured by
(Bidder to fill -in, other than
Clayton Valve Co.) (Installation
included in Bid Item Nos. 6 & 8),
replaces base Bid Item Nos. 7 & 9,
complete in place, per each
for Dollars
and _ Cents $ $
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Price Amount
$3,/6?J.0 $ /,.26V - 7
$ 3.17_: $ / .3 � c. Q
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Bid Item Description Unit
Item Quantity Unit and Written Unit Price Price Amount
A -10 1 Ea. Furnishing 1 - 14" automatic
solenoid valve, as specified, for
Automatic Solenoid Valve & Vault
Assembbl/y� No. 1, as manufactured by
(Bi to fill -in, other than
Clayton Valve Co.) (Installation
included in Bid Item No. 10), re-
places base Bid Item No. 11, com-
plete in place, per,each
for jjT � Dollars
and , (� ,,,,,,e) Cents $,_ /) ,3t7 $ S, 1)30 00
A -11 1 Ea. Furnishing 1 - 14" automatic
solenoid valve, as specified, for
Automatic Solenoid Valve & Vault
Assembly No. 1, as manufactured by
Ow e l. Cam[ ? L. V L v Ei
(Bidder to fill -in, other than
Clayton Valve Co.) (Installation
included in Bid Item No. 10), re-
places base Bid Item No. 1 1 , com-
plete in 1•ce, per e. h q qq
for d ) l'I --- Dollars
and ( , Cents
A -12 1 Ea. Furnishing 1 - 14" automatic
solenoid valve, as specified, for
Automatic Solenoid Valve & Vault
Assembly No. 1, as manufactured by
(Bidder to fill -in, other than
Clayton Valve Co.) (Installation
included in Bid Item No. 10), re-
places base Bid Item No. 11, com-
plete in place, per each
for Dollars
and Cents $
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1 A -13 1 L.S. Altitude Valve Assembly installed
at 60,000 gallon downtown elevated
t tank, including 8" 2 -way altitude
valve as manufactured by
( Bider / to i l l -in, other than
1 Clayton -Valve Co.) and all valves,
fittings & appurtenances, (replaces
base Bid Item No. 11), complete in
p1 a � �p e r lump sum j40.00,_!-J '���
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for rT 3, 330. iiV 3, 3 3 ' az>
and Cents $ —f 7 $ d
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at 60,000 gallon downtown elevated
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tank, including 8" 2 -way altitude
valve, as manufactured by
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(Bidder to fil _ 1 in, other than
Clayton -Valve Co.) and all valves,
.fittings & appurtenances, (replaces
base Bid Item No. 11) complete in
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L.S. Altitude Valve Assembly installed
at 60,000 gallon downtown elevated
tank, including 8" 2 -way altitude
valve, as manufactured by
(Bidder to fil 1-in, other than
Clayton -Valve Co.) and all valves,
fittings & appurtenances, (replaces
base Bid Item No. 11), complete in
place, per lump sum
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for Dollars
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and Written Unit Price
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A -16 1 L.S. Furnishing and installing three
480 volt, 3 -phase reduced - voltage
pump motor starters in booster pump
station to replace full - voltage
starters, complete in place, per
lump sum
for L' jf - Ltvw&rd Dollars
and U ,tix —Cents $6, 96 '. 67i $ dZ
NOTE: Owner reserves the right to award to the Bidder, any one or more of the
Base Bid Items Nos. 1 thru 13, and accept any one or more of the Alternate Bid
Items.
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THE STATE OF TEXAS f
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON f
That this Agreement made and entered into this
of
ROUND ROCK, TEXAS,
the OWNER, and
of the City of
AGREEMENT
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS
BOOSTER PUMP STATION - 1981
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, A.D., 1981, by and between the CITY OF
its Mayor, First Party, hereinafter termed
HOGAN MECHANICAL, INC,
San Antonio , County of Bexar
State of Texas, Second Party, hereinafter termed the CONTRAC-
WITNESSETH: That for and in consideration of the pay-
ments and agreements hereinafter mentioned to be made and
performed by said First Party (Owner), the said Second Party
(Contractor) hereby agrees with the First Party to commence
and complete the construction of certain improvements at the
prices set forth in the Contractor's Proposal dated April 23,
1981, for certain improvements described as follows;
The Contractor shall perform all work shown on the Plans
and described in the Specifications and shall meet all re-
quirements of this Agreement, the General and Special Condi-
tions of the Contract; and such Orders and Agreements for
Extra Work as may subsequently be entered by the above named
parties to this Agreement.
The Contractor hereby agrees to commence work under this
contract within 30 consecutive calendar days after award of
contract and shall cause work to progress in a manner satis-
factory to the Owner. Such work shall be completed in full
within 270 consecutive calendar days after award of con-
tract.
The Owner agrees to pay the Contractor in current funds,
and to make payments on account, for the performance of the
work in accordance with the Contract, at the prices set forth
in the Contractor's Proposal, subject to additions and deduc-
tions, all as provided in the General Conditions of the
Agreement.
The following documents, together with this Agreement,
comprise the Contract, and they are as fully a part thereof
as if herein repeated in full:
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Parties
executed this Agreement in the year
written.
ATTEST:
ATTEST:
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Notice to Contractors
Instructions to Bidders
Proposal and Bidding Sheets
Performance & Payment Bonds
General Conditions of
Agreement
CITY OF
OWNER
By
HOGAN MECHANICAL, INC.
CONTRACTOR
By
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Special Conditions of
Agreement
Technical Specifications
Addenda
Change Orders
Plans
to these presents have
and day first above
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Frank Hogan, President
Signed and scaled at the City of Boston. Dated this
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW AI.I. MF.N BY THESE PRESENTS, that the COMMERCIAL UNION INSURANCE COMPANY, a rorporation duly
organized and existing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and having its principal office in the City of Boston, Mao.,
Lath made, constituted and appointed, and does by these presents snake and constitute and appoint T. A. Drawert,
Homer M. Conely, R. Barclay Harding, A. C. Tinch, Jr. all of San Antonio, Texas
and each of them its true and lawful Attorney -in- Fact, to make, execute, seal and deliver for and on its behalf as surety any and all bonds
or undertakings
end the execution of such bonds or undertakings in pursuance of these presents, shall be binding upon said Company as fully and amply, to
all intents and purposes, as if such bonds were signed by the President, sealed with the corporate seal of the Company, and duly attested by
its Secretary, hereby ratifying and confirming all the acts of said Attorney -in -Fact pursuant to the power herein given. This Power of
Attorney is made and executed pursuant to and by authority of the following resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors of the COM-
MERCIAL UNION INSURANCE COMPANY at a meeting duly tilled and held on the twenty- seventh day of July, 1972:
Resolved, That the President, or any Vice - President, or any A ant Vice President, may execute for and in behalf of
the company any and all bonds, recognizance', contracts of indemnity, and all other writings obligatory in the nature thereof,
the same to be attested when necessary and the seal of the company affixed thereto by the Secretary, or any Assistant Secret
tary, and that the President, or any Vice President, or Assistant Vice President, may appoint and authorize an Attorney -in -Fact
to execute on behalf of the company any and all such instruments and to affix the seal of the company thereto; and that the
President, or any Vice - President, or any Assistant Vice- Pmsident, may at any time remove any such Attorney -in -Fact and re-
voke all power and authority given to any such Attorney -in -Fact.
Resolved: That Attorneys -in -Fact may be given full power and authority to execute for and in the name and on
behalf of the company any and all bonds, recognizance', contracts of indemnity, and all other writings obligatory in the
nature thereof, and any such instrument executed by any such Attorney -in -Fact shall be as binding upon the company as
if signed by the President and sealed and attested by the Secretary, and, further, Attorneys -in -Fact are hereby authorized
to verify any affidavit required to be attached to bonds, recognizance', contracts of indemnity, and all other writings obligatory
in the nature thereof, and are also authorized and empowered to certify to a copy of any of the by-laws of the company as well
as any resolution of the Directors having to do with the execution of bonds, recognizance', contracts of indemnity, and all
other writings obligatory in the nature thereof, and to certify copies of the Power of Attorney or with regard to the powers
of any of the officers of the company or of Attorneys -in -Fact.
This power of attorney is signed and sealed by facsimile under the authority of the following Resolution adopted by the Directors of
the COMMERCIAL UNION INSURANCE COMPANY at a meeting duly called and held on the twenty - seventh day of July, 1972:
"Resolved: That the signature of the President, or any Vice- President, or any Assistant Vice President, and the signa-
ture of the Secretary or any Assistant Secretary and the Company Seal may be affixed by facsimile to any power of attorney
or to any certificate relating thereto appointing Attorneys -in -Fact for purposes only of executing and attesting any bond, un-
dertaking recognizance or other written obligation in the nature thereof, and any such signature and seal where so used, being
hereby adopted by the company as the original signature of such officer and the original seal of the company, to be valid
and binding upon 'the company with the same force and effect as though manually affixed,"
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the COMMERCIAL UNION INSURANCE COMPANY, has caused these presents to be signed by
its Assistant Vice - President and its corporate seal 10 be hereto affixed. by its Secretary this 27th day of October 19 80
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By
Raymond M. �
Defosse Secretary
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
('()l1NlY OF SUFFOLK SS.
COMMERCIAL UNION INSURANCE COMPANY
On this 27th day of October 19 , before me personally came Robert 1. Spencer, Assistant Vice - President, and
Raymond M. Defosaez, Secretary of the COM MERCIA I. UNION INSURANCE COMPANY 10 me personally known to be the individuals
and officers described in and who executed the preceding instrument, and they acknowledged the execution of the sane, and being by me
duty sworn, severally and each for himself deposeth and sayelh, that they are the said officers of the Company aforesaid, and that the seal
affixed to the preceding instrument is the corporate seal of said Company and that the said corporate seal and their signatures as such officers
were duly affixed and subscribed to the said instrument by the authority and direction of the said Company.
Sandra Wiscbow — Notary Public
4r'dd " %' CERTIPICATE (My Cmnmtnion expires August 2. 1983)
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I, the undersigned, Assistant Secretary of the COMMERCIAL UNION INSURANCE COMPANY, a Massachusetts Corporation, du
hereby certify that the foregoing power of attorney is in full force and has not been revoked; and furthermore, that the Resolutions of the
Board of Directors set forth in the power of attorney are now in force.
22nd day of
19. 81
Andre's 1. Grots — Assistant Secretary
June
COMMERCIAL UNION INSURANCE COMPANY
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BID BOND
The American Institute of Architects,
A.I.A. Document No. A -310 February, 1970 Edition
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS,
Thotwe, HOGAN MECHANICAL, INC., P. 0. BOX 28340,SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78228
as Principal, hereinafter called the Principal, and
COMMERCIAL UNION INSURANCE COMPANY
a corporation duly organized under the laws of the State of Massachusetts, with its Home Office in the City of
Boston, in the said State, as Surety, hereinafter called the Surety, are held and firmly bound unto CITY OF
(ND ROCK, 214 EAST MAIN STREET, ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
as Obligee, hereinafter called the Obligee,
in the sum of FIVE PERCENT OF THE AMOUNT BID Dollars ($ 5%
for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, the said Principal and the said Surety, bind ourselves, our
heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
WHEREAS, the Principal has submitted a bid for CITY OF ROUND ROCK - BOOSTER PUMP STATION -
1981
NOW, THEREFORE, if the Obligee sholl accept the bid of the Principal and the Principal shall enter into a
Contract with the Obligee in accordance with the terms of such bid, and give such bond or bonds as may be speci
fied in the bidding or Contract Documents with good and sufficient surety for the faithful performance of such Con-
tract and For the prompt payment of labor and material furnished in the prosecution thereof, or in the event of the
failure of the Principal to enter such Contract and give such bond or bonds, if the Principal shall pay to the Obligee
the difference not to exceed the penalty hereof between the amount specified in said bid and such larger amount for
which the Obligee may in good faith contract with another party to perform the Work covered by said bid, then this
obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect.
Signed and sealed this 30th day of APRIL A.D. 19 81 .
HOG CHANICAL, INC. (SEAL)
/j Principal)
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COMMERCIAL UNION INSU CE CO ANY
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(Witness) A. C. TINCH, JR. At torney in fart ' .
G60510 -1 C ommercial Union Assurance Companies 9 -70
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THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF BEXAR
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, THAT HOGAN MECHANICAL, INC.
P. O. BOX 28340 of the City of SAN ANTONIO
County of BEXAR
PERFORMANCE BOND
, and State of
as principal, and COMMERCIAL UNION INSURANCE COMPANY, BOSTON, MASS.
authorized under the laws of the State of Texas to act as
surety on bonds for principals, are held and firmly bound
CITY OF ROUND. ROCK, TEXAS, 214 E. MAIN STREET
unto ROUND ROCK, TEXAS 78664 (OWNER),
FOUR. HUNDRED. FORTY -NINR THOUSAND FIVE
in the penal sum of HUNDRED NINETY -TWO DOLLARS . &.NO /100 - - -- - Dollars
($ 449,592.00 ) for the payment whereof, the said Principal
and Surety bind themselves, and their heirs, administrators,
executors, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, by
these presents:
WHEREAS, the Principal has entered into a certain written
contract with the Owner dated the 8th day of MAY
1981, to which contract is hereby referred to and made a part
hereof as fully and to the same extent as if copied at length
herein. CITY OF ROUND ROCK TEXAS BOOSTER PUMP STATION - 1981
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CONDITIONS OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH,
that if the said Principal shall faithfully perform said Con-
tract and shall in all respects duly and faithfully observe
and perform all and singular the covenants, conditions and
agreements in and by said contract agreed and covenanted by
the Principal to be observed and performed, and according to
the true intent and meaning of said Contract and the Plans
and Specifications thereto annexed, then this obligation
shall be void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect;
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TEXAS 78228
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FRANK HOGAN A. C. TINCH, JR
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PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that this bond is executed pursuant to the
provisions of Article 5160 of the Revised Civil Statutes of
Texas as amended and all liabilities on this bond shall be
determined in accordance with the provisions of said Article
to the same extent as if it were copied at length herein.
Surety, for value received, stipulates and agrees that no
change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the term
of the contract, or to the work performed thereunder, or the
plans, specifications, or drawings accompanying the same,
shall in anywise affect its obligation on this bond, and it
does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of
time, alteration 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 sealed this instrument this 8th day of MAy
1981.
HOGAN.MECHANICAL, INC. COMMERCIAL.. UNION INSU . E COMPANY
Principal Surety
Title PRESIDENT Title ATTORNEY -IN -FACT
Address P. O. BOX 28340
The name and address of the Resident Agent of Surety is:
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78228 SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78229
HARDING- CONLEY- DRAWERT -TINCH INS.. AGENCY, INC..
4203 WOODCOCK, SUITE 104, SAN... ANTONIO, TEXAS._ 78228
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Address p. O. BOX 29069
PAYMENT BOND
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF BEXAR
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, THAT HOGAN MECHANICAL, INC.
P. 0. BOX. 28340 , of the City of. SAN ANTONIO ,
County of BEXAR , and State of TEXAS 78228
as principal, and COMMERCIAL .UNION _INSURANCE .COMPANY, BOSTON, MASS
authorized under the laws of the State of Texas to act as
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surety on bonds for principals, are held and firmly bound
CITY. OF ROUND .ROCK, ..TEXAS, . 214..E....MAIN
unto ROUND ROCK, TEXAS 78664 (OWNER),
FOUR HUNDRED. FORTY -NINE. THOUSAND FIVE
in the penal sum of HUN DRED .NINETY.- Twa_Dnr.r,aRS g. No /100 - - -- Dollars
($449,592.00 ) for the payment whereof, the said Principal
and Surety bind themselves and their heirs, administrators,
executors, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, by
these presents:
WHEREAS, the Principal has entered into a certain written
contract with the Owner, dated the 8th day of MAY
1981, to which contract is hereby referred to and made a part
hereof as fully and to the same extent as if copied at length
herein. CITY OF ROUND ROCK TEXAS BOOSTER PUMP.. STATION - 1981
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH,
that if the said Principal shall pay all claimants supplying
labor and material to him or a subcontractor in the prosecu-
tion of the work provided for in said contract, then, this
obligation shall be void; otherwise to remain in full force
and effect;
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Provided, however, that this bond
provisions of Article 5160 of the
Texas as amended and all liabilit
determined in accordance with the
to the same extent as if it were
Surety, for value received, stipulates and agrees that no
change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the
terms of the contract, or to the work performed thereunder,
or the plans, specifications or drawings accompanying the
same, shall in anywise affect its obligation on this bond,
and it does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension
of time, alteration 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 sealed this instrument this sth day of MAY
1981.
HOGAN_. MECHANICAL, _INC.
Principal
By A
FRANK HOGAN A. C. TINCH, JR.
Title PRESIDENT
Address p.. O. BoX 28340
is executed pursuant to the
Revised Civil Statutes of
ies on this bond shall be
provisions of said Article
copied at length herein.
COMMERCIAL.UNI�� U' _ COMPANY
Title
ATTORNEY -IN -FACT
Address p, Q. BOX 29069
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78228 SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78229
The name and address of the Resident Agent of Surety is:
HARDING- CONLEY- DRAWERT.- ..TINCH. INS. AGENCY, INC.
4203 WOODCOCK, SUITE 104, - s£F ANTONIO, TEXAS 78228
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iagglMEiT1+A At{dirF,N Of 1014OAMATIDN_ONLT AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERNFICATE fr1OI
DOES ,ROT . AMEND •EXTEND DR ALTER THE, COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES LISTED BELOW.
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NAM /' AND ADORES 10) A1,1. NO
Harding- Conley Drawert - Tinch Ins. Agency, Inc.
Post Office Box 29069
San Antonio, Texas 78229
NAME AND ADI?H'» .1( INSURED
Hogan Mechanical, Inc.
Post Office Box 28340
San Antonio, Texas 78228
Day Is 10 curtaY that policies of insureo,.e Imtad bcluw nave been ssued 10 the insured named above and are in force at thi time. - Notwithstanding any requirement, term or condition
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SCRIPTION
DATE ISSUE -
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OPERATIONS /LOCAT IOIYSNLN CLES
BOOSTER PUMP STATION, 1981
ROUND- ROCK, TEXAS
Cancellation: Should any of the above desciWed policies be cancelled before the expiration date thereof.• the issuing com-
pany will endeavor to mail _ days written notice. to the below named certificat@•YaOJ ( er. but tailure to •
mail such notice shall impose no obligation Or liability.ot any kind upon the company.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF CERTIFICATE HOLDER:
CITY OF ROUND ROCK
214 EAST MAIN STREET
ROUND ROCK, TEXAS 78664
AUTHO RED RCM
A. C. Tinch, Jr.
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the COMMERCIAL UNION INSURANCE COMPANY, a corporation duly
organized and existing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and having its principal ee in the City of Boston, Mass.,
hath made, constituted and appointed, and does by these presents make and constitute and appoint A- orawert,
Homer M. Conley, R. Barclay Harding, A. C. Tinch, Jr., all of San Antonio, Texas
and each of them its true and lawful Attorney -in -Fact, to make, execute, seal and deliver for and on its behalf as surety any and all bonds
or undertakings
and the execution of such bonds or undertakings in pursuance of these presents, shall be binding upon said Company as fully and amply, to
all intents and purposes, as if such bonds were signed by the President, sealed with the corporate seal of the Company, and duly attested by
its Secretary, hereby ratifying and confirming all the acts of said Attorney -in -Fact pursuant to the power herein given. This Power of
Attorney is made and executed pursuant to and by authority of the following resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors of the COM-
MERCIAL UNION INSURANCE COMPANY at a meeting duly called and held on the twenty - seventh day of July, 1972:
Resolved, That the President, or any Vice- President, or any Assistant Vice President, may execute for and in behalf of
the company any and all bonds, recognizances, contracts of indemnity, and all other writings obligatory in the nature thereof,
the same to be attested when necessary and the seal of the company affixed thereto by the Secretary, or any Assistant Secre-
tary; and that the President, or any Vice President, or Assistant Vice President, may appoint and authorize an Attorney -in -Fact
to execute on behalf of the company any and all such instruments and to affix the seal of the company thereto; and that the
President, or any Vice - President, or any Assistant Vice - President, may at any time remove any such Attorney -in -Fact and re-
voke all power and authority given to any such Attorney -in -Fact.
This power of attorney is signed and sealed by facsimile under the authority of the following Resolution adopted by the Directors of
the COMMERCIAL UNION INSURANCE COMPANY at a meeting duly called and held on the twenty - seventh day of July, 1972:
"Resolved: That the signature of the President, or any Vice - President, or any Assistant Vice President, and the signa-
ture of the Secretary or any Assistant Secretary and the Company Seal may be affixed by facsimile to any power of attorney
or to any certificate relating thereto appointing Attorneys -in -Fact for purposes only of executing and attesting any bond, un-
dertaking, recognizance or other written obligation in the nature thereof, and any such signature and seal where so used, being
hereby adopted by the company as the original signature of such officer and the original seal of the company, to be valid
and binding upon'the company with the same force and effect as though manually affixed."
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the COMMERCIAL UNION INSURANCE COMPANY, has caused these presents to be signed by
1 its Assistant Vice - President and its corporate seal to be hereto affixed, by its Secretary this 27th day of October 1980
I Attest
Resolved: That Attorneys -in -Fact may be given full power and authority to execute for and in the name and on
behalf of the company any and all bonds, recognizances, contracts of indemnity, and all other writings obligatory in the
nature thereof, and any such instrument executed by any such Attorney -in -Fact shall be as binding upon the company as
if signed by the President and sealed and attested by the Secretary, and, further, Attorneys -in -Fact are hereby authorized
to verify any affidavit required to be attached to bonds, recognizances, contracts of indemnity, and all other writings obligatory
in the nature thereof, and are also authorized and empowered to certify to a copy of any of the by -laws of the company as well
as any resolution of fhe Directors having to do with the execution of bonds, recognizances, contracts of indemnity, and all
other writings obligatory in the nature thereof, and to certify copies of the Power of Attorney or with regard to the powers
of any of the officers of the company or of Attorneys -in -Fact.
Raymond M. D 1/ Secretary
I COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
COUNTY OF SUFFOLK SS.
COMMERCIAL UNION INSURANCE COMPANY
By
day of MAY
Robert I.6pe
Andrejs 1. Grots — Assistant Secretary
Assistant Vice- President
On this 27 th day of October 19 before me personally came Robert I. Spencer, Assistant Vice - President, and
I Raymond M. Defossez. Secretary of the COMMERCIAL UNION INSURANCE COMPANY to me personally known to be the individuals
and officers described in and who executed the preceding instrument, and they acknowledged the execution of the same, and being by me
duly sworn. severally and each for himself deposeth and sayeth, that they are the said officers of the Company aforesaid, and that the seal
affixed to the preceding instrument is the corporate seal of said Company and that the said corporate seal and their signatures as such c:?`_tr;
were duly affixed and subscribed to the said instrument by the authority and direction of the said Company.
Sandra Wischow — Notary Public
(My Commission expires
' CERTIFICATE P Augurr 1, 1985)
I, the undersigned. - Assistant Secretary of the COMMERCIAL UNION INSURANCE COMPANY, a Massachusetts Corporation, do
hereby certify that the foregoing power of attorney is in full force and has not been revoked; and furthermore, that the Resolutions of the
Board of Directors set forth in the power of attorney are now in force.
1 Signed and sealed at the City of Boston. Dated this 8th
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INFORMATION REQUIRED OF LOW BIDDER
The low bidder is required to supply the following informa-
tion. Additional sheets may be attached if necessary.
(1) Address 0, Box 28340, San Antonio, Texas 78238
(2) Telephone(512) 684 -1915
(3) Type of firm:
( ) Individual, ( ) Partnership, (XX) Corporation
(4) Corporation organized under the laws of the State of
Texas
(5) List the names and address of all members of the firm or
names and titles of all officers of the corporation:
Frank Hogan, President 4927 View Dr.,San Antonio, Texas 78228
Willard N. Schwab, Executive Vice Pres.,Rt.4,Box 4114,Boerne.Texas 78006
David L. Smith, Vice Pres. 6823 Farrow P1. San Antonio, Texas 78240
(6) Number of years experience 24
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List at least three (3) projects completed as of recent
date: Contract Amount /Class of Work /Date Completed /Name
and Address of Owner
$ 8 6,137 00 W w T P 12 /11/80 City Of San Antonio, Texas
$ 352,300.00 W.W.T.P. 10/1/80 City Of San Antonio, Texas
$ 494,900.00 W.W.T.P. 5/15/81 El Oso Water Supply
List the name and address of each subcontractor who will
perform work in or about the work or improvement in ex-
cess of one -half (1/2) of one percent (1%) of the total
bid price and indicate what part of the work will be
done by each such subcontractor:
Name
Address Work to be Performed
Hallmark Elect. Co P.O.Box 30027,SAT. Electrical
San Blon Co.
P.O.Box10025,SAT, Painting
Texas
(9) Payment of taxes, in the State of
Yes XX No
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* There are several other items that we will Sub - Contract, that we
had no quotations on at the time of bidding. We will notify you
as soon as these are awarded.
(10) If requested by the Owner, the Low Bidder shall submit
a notarized financial statement, financial data or
other information and references sufficiently compre-
hensive to permit an appraisal of his current financial
conditions.
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THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF BEXAR
CONTRACTOR'S ACT OF ASSURANCE
BEFORE ME, Marjorie Hogan , a Notary
Public, duly commissioned and qualified, in and for the
County of Bexar
, State of Texas, came and
appeared HOGAN MECHANICAL, INC.
(herein represented by Frank Hogan
its President , pursuant to and by virtue of the
provisions of a resolution adopted by the said Corporation
on thel8th day of May
1981, a duly certified copy of such resolution being annexed
hereto and made a part hereof,) who declared that (in accor-
dance with the said resolution and pursuant thereto,) he, the
said Frank Hogan has assured and does
hereby assure the Texas Water Development Board that the said
HOGAN MECHANICAL. INC. is autho-
rized and empowered to comply with certain required condi-
tions for the investment of Water Development Funds of the
State of Texas in the construction of a Booster Pump
Station project at Round Rock,
Texas, which will provide benefits to the City Of Round Rock,
, the State of Texas, the County
of Williamson , other local interests and property
owners, and that said HOGAN MECHANICAL,, INC.
will construct said project only in accordance with all laws
of the State of Texas, and all Rules, Regulations and Poli-
cies of the Texas Water Development Board, which assurances
hereby made constitute material and substantial representa-
tions upon the reliance of which the Texas Water Development
Board is expected to approve the award of contracts to the
said HOGAN MECHANICAL, INC.
the construction of said project, and the said HOGAN
for
MECHANICAL, INC. hereby waives and agrees to waive any
and all claim to monies due the said HOGAN MECHANICAL INC.
and retained by the Texas Department of
Water Resources and /or Local Sponsor of the project pursuant
to the provisions of Section 17.135, Texas Water Code, as may
be further provided pursuant to the contracts heretofore or
hereafter executed by and between (1) the said
HOGAN MECHANICAL, INC. and (2) CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
and /or the Texas Department of
Water Resources, upon a finding by the Texas Water Develop-
ment Board that the said HOGAN MECHANICAL, INC.
has either:
(1) Failed to construct the project according to the
engineering plans specifically approved by the
Texas Water Development Board, or
(2) Failed to obtain the prior approval of the Texas
Water Development Board for any and all subsequent
modifications, amendments, or changes to such engi-
neering plans, without regard to the nature, char-
acter or extent of such changes, or
(3) Failed to construct the works in accordance with
sound engineering principles, or
(4) Failed to comply with any term or terms of the con-
struction contract.
PROVIDED HOWEVER, that such waiver of any and all claims
to monies due the said
as described above shall extend only to that portion of the
monies retained as are reasonably necessary to correct con-
struction defects in the project resulting from the failure
of the said HOGAN MECHANICAL, INC.
as enumerated under Items 1 -4 above.
HOGAN ECHANICAL, INC.
By
Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 18th day of
May , 1981.
A nil
Notary 7 in anJ for
Bexar Co nty, Texas
My commission expires 10/31/84
"RESOLVED, that Frank Hogan, President of Hogan Mechanical, Inc.
is authorized and empowered to comply with certain required
conditions for the investment of Water Development Funds of
the State of Texas in the construction of a booster pump
station project at Round Rock, Texas, and will construct said
project only in accordance with all laws of the State of Texas,
and all rules, regulations and policies of the Texas Water
Development Board."
I, the undersigned, do hereby certify'that the above is a
complete, true and correct copy of"a resolution of the Board
of Directors of Hogan Mechanical, Inc., a corporation duly
organized and existing under the laws of the State of Texas,
which resolution was duly adopted at a specially called
meeting of the said Board, held on the 18th day of May, 1981,
a quorum being present, and are set forth in the minutes of
said meeting; that I am the keeper of the Corporate seal and
of the minutes and records of said Corporation; and that the
said resolution has not been rescinded or modified.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto
set my hand and Corporate seal of
this Corporation this 18th day of
May, 1981.
Hogan
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COPY OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SIGNING OF CONTRACT
"RESOLVED, that Frank Hogan, President of Hogan Mechanical, Inc., is
authorized to sign the contract with the City of Round Rock, Texas, to
construct the Booster Pump Station."
I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that the above is a complete, true
and correct copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors of Hogan Mechanical,
Inc., a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State
of Texas which resolution was duly adopted at a specially called meeting
of the said Board, held on May 22, 1981, a quorum being present, and are set
forth in the minutes of said meeting; that I am the keeper of the Corporate
Seal and of the minutes and records of this Corporation; and that the said
resolution has not been rescinded or modified.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto
set my hand and the corporate seal
of this Corporation this 22nd day
May, 1981 .
Secrete y of HogafM Inc.
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF AGREEMENT
1. DEFINITIONS
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE AGREEMENT
CONTENTS
Page
1
2. GENERAL PROVISIONS 3
2.01 Engineer's Status and Authority 3
2.02 Right of Engineer to Modify Methods
and Equipment 3
2.03 Changes and Alterations 4
2.04 Damages 4
2.05 Losses from Natural Causes 4
2.06 Laws and Ordinances 4
2.07 Licenses, Permits, and Certificates 5
2.08 Royalties and Patents 5
2.09 Keeping of Plans and Specifications
Accessible 5
2.10 Discrepancies and Omissions 5
2.11 Contractor's Understanding 5
2.12 Extra Work 6
2.13 Payment for Extra Work 6
2.14 Assignment and Subletting 7
2.15 Subcontractors 8
2.16 Owner's Status 8
2.17 Completed Portions of Work 8
2.18 Materials 8
2.19 Receiving and Storage of Materials 8
2.20 "Or Equal" Clause 8
2.21 Completed Work 9
2.22 Materials Furnished by the Owner 9
2.23 Protection of Property 9
2.24 Shelters for Workmen and Materials 9
2.25 Sanitary Facilities 10
3. CONTRACTOR'S OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES . . . 10
3.01 Labor, Equipment, Materials and
Construction Plant 10
3.02 Performance and Payment Bonds 10
3.03 Contractor's Ability to Perform 11
3.04 Superintendence and Inspection 11
3.05 Character of Employees 11
3.06 Contractor's Duty to Protect Persons
and Property 11
3.07 Safety Codes 12
3.08 Barricades 12
3.09 Minimum Wages 12
3.10 Unsuitable Work or Materials 12
3.11 No Waiver of Contractor's Obligation . . . 13
3.12 Site Clean Up 13
3.13 Guarantee 14
(CONTENTS CONTINUED) Page
4. OWNER'S OBLIGATIONS AND REPONSIBILITIES 14
4.01 Lines and Grades 14
4.02 Right of Entry 14
4.03 Owner's Inspectors 14
4.04 Collateral Work 15
4.05 Right -of -Way 15
4.06 Adequacy of Design 15
5. SCHEDULING AND PROGRESS OF WORK 15
5.01 Order and Prosecution of the Work 15
5.02 Rate of Progress 16
5.03 Sunday, Holiday, and Night Work 16
5.04 Hindrances and Delays 16
5.05 Extensions of Time 17
5.06 Liquidated Damages for Failure to
Complete on Time 17
6. INDEMNITY 18
6.01 Contractor's Indemnity Provision 18
6.02 Workmen's Compensation Insurance 18
6.03 Comprehensive General Liability Insurance . 18
6.04 Owner's Protective Insurance 19
6.05 Comprehensive Automobile Liability
Insurance 19
6.06 Insurance Certificate 19
7. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT 20
7.01 Right of Owner to Terminate 20
7.02 Right of Contractor to Terminate 20
7.03 Removal of Equipment 20
8. ABANDONMENT OF CONTRACT BY CONTRACTOR 20
8.01 Notification of Contractor 20
8.02 Retention of Contractor's Equipment
and Materials by Owner 21
8.03 Methods of Completing the Work 21
8.04 Final Acceptance 22
8.05 Disposition of Contractor's Equipment . . 22
9. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT 23
9.01 Character of Measurements 23
9.02 Estimated vs. Actual Quantities 23
9.03 Payment 24
9.04 Monthly Estimates and Payments 24
9.05 Certificates of Completion 24
9.06 Final Estimate and Payment 25
9.07 Notarized Affidavit 25
9.08 Release of Liability 25
9.09 Contractor's Obligation 26
9.10 Payments Withheld 26
1. DEFINITIONS
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE AGREEMENT
1.01 Calendar Dax. A calendar day shall be the 24 hour
period from one midnight to the next consecutive mid-
night.
1.02 Contract Documents. The Contract Documents shall con-
sist of the Invitation to Bidders; the Instructions to
Bidders; the Proposal; the Signed Agreement; the Per-
formance and Payment Bonds; the General Conditions of
the Agreement; the Special Conditions of the Agree-
ment; the Specifications; the Plans; the Standard
Drawings; Addenda; and duly authorized Change Orders.
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, Perfor-
mance and Payment Bonds, Proposal, Special Conditions
of the Agreement, Invitation to Bidders, Specifica-
tions, Plans, and General Conditions of the Agree-
ment.
1.03 Contractor. "Contractor" shall mean the business or-
ganization or individual named and designated in the
Contract Agreement as the "Party of the Second Part ",
who has entered into this contract for the performance
of the work covered thereby, and its, his, or their
duly authorized agents and other legal representa-
tives.
1.04 Engineer. "Engineer" shall mean the City Engineer of
the City of Round Rock, Texas, or such other engineer,
supervisor, or inspector who has been designated, ap-
pointed, or otherwise employed or delegated by the
Owner for this work, or their duly authorized agents,
such agents acting within the scope of the particular
duties entrusted to them in each case.
1.05 Extra Work. The term "extra work" as used in this
contract shall be understood to mean and include all
work that may be required by the Engineer or Owner to
be done by the Contractor to accomplish any change,
alteration, or addition to the work shown on the
Plans, or reasonably implied by the Specifications,
and not covered by the Contractor's Proposal, except
as provided under "Changes and Alterations ", herein.
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1.06 Owner. "Owner" shall mean the City of Round Rock,
Texas, named and designated in the Agreement as the
"Party of the First Part" acting through its duly
authorized officers and agents.
1.07 Plans. "Plans" shall mean and include (a) all draw-
ings prepared by the Owner as a basis for proposal,
(b) all supplementary drawings furnished by the Engi-
neer as and when required to clarify the intent and
meaning of the drawings submitted by the Owner to the
Contractor, and (c) drawings submitted by the Contrac-
tor to the Owner when and as approved by the Engi-
neer.
1.08 Specifications. "Specifications" shall mean (a) all
written descriptions, methods and instructions prepar-
ed by the Owner as a basis for proposals, (b) all sup-
plementary written material furnished by the Engineer
as and when required to clarify the intent or meaning
of all written descriptions, methods and instructions
submitted by the Owner to the Contractor, and (c)
written descriptions submitted by the Contractor to
the Owner when and as approved by the Engineer.
1.09 Subcontractor. "Subcontractor" shall mean and refer
only to a business organization or individual having a
direct Contract with the Contractor for (a) performing
a portion of the Contract work, or (b) furnishing
material worked to a special design according to the
Contract plans or specifications; it does not, how-
ever, include one who merely furnishes material not so
worked.
1.10 Substantial) Completed. The term "substantially com-
pleted" shall mean twat the structure or facility has
been made suitable for use is in condition to serve
its intended purpose, but still may require minor mis-
cellaneous work and adjustments.
1.11 Work. "Work" shall mean the work to be done and the
equipment, supplies, material, and services to be fur-
nished under the Contract unless some other meaning is
indicated by the context.
1.12 Working Day. A "working day" is defined as any day
not including Sundays or any legal holidays, in which
weather or other conditions, not under the control of
the Contractor, will permit construction of the prin-
cipal units of the work for a continuous period of not
less than seven (7) hours between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00
p.m.
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1.13 Written Notice. "Written notice" shall be deemed to
have been duly served if delivered in person to the
individual or to a member of the firm or to an officer
of the corporation for whom it is intended, or if de-
livered at or sent by certified or registered mail to
the last business address known to him who gives the
notice.
2. GENERAL PROVISIONS
2.01 Engineer's Status and Authority. It is mutually
agreed by and between the parties to this Contract
that the Engineer shall have general supervision and
direction of the work included herein. In order to
prevent delays and disputes and to discourage litiga-
tion it is further agreed by and between the parties
of this Contract that the Engineer shall in all cases
determine the amounts and quantities of the several
kinds of work which are to be paid for under the Con-
tract; that he shall determine all questions in rela-
tion to said work and the construction thereof, that
he shall in all cases decide every question which may
arise relative to the execution of the Contract on the
part of the Contractor; that his decisions and find-
ings shall be the conditions precedent to the right of
the parties hereto to arbitration or to any action on
the Contract and to the rights of the Contractor to
receive any money under this Contract; provided, how-
ever, that should the Engineer render any decision or
give any direction 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 30 days a written objection to the
decision or direction so rendered. It is the intent
of this Agreement that there shall be no delay in the
execution of the work, and the decision or directions
of the Engineer as rendered shall be promptly carried
out.
2.02 Right of Engineer to Modify Methods and Equipment. If
at any time the methods or equipment used by the Con-
tractor are found to be unsafe or inadequate to secure
the quality of the work or the rate of progress re-
quired under this Contract, the Engineer may direct
the Contractor in writing to increase their safety or
improve their character and efficiency and to cease
operations under this Contract until such direction is
complied with. No claims shall be made against the
Owner for damages caused by any delay resulting from
such order.
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2.03 Changes and Alterations. The Contractor agrees that
the Owner, through the Engineer, may make such changes
and alterations as the Owner may see fit in the line,
grade, form, dimensions, plans, or materials for the
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 bonds. If such changes or altera-
tions 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. If they increase the amount of work
and the increased 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 established for such work under this Con-
tract; otherwise such work shall be paid for as pro-
vided under Section 2.12 "Extra Work ". In the event
the Owner shall make such changes or alterations which
will make useless any work already done or material
already furnished or used in said work, then the Owner
shall compensate the Contractor for any materials or
labor so used, for any actual loss occasioned by such
change, and for the actual expenses incurred in prepa-
ration for the work as originally planned.
2.04 Damages. The right of general supervision by the
Owner shall not make the Contractor an agent of the
Owner, and the liability of the Contractor for all
damages to persons, firms, and corporations arising
from the Contractor's execution of the work shall not
be lessened because of such general supervision. The
Contractor is an independent contractor in regard to
work under this Contract, and as such is solely liable
for all damages to any persons, firms, corporations,
on their property as a result of the prosecution of
the work.
2.05 Losses from Natural Causes. All loss or damage aris-
ing out of the nature of the work to be done or from
the action of the elements or from any unforeseen cir-
cumstances in the prosecution of the work or from unu-
sual obstructions or difficulties which may be encoun-
tered in the prosecution of the work shall be sustain-
ed and borne by the Contractor at his own cost and
expense.
2.06 Laws and Ordinances. The Contractor shall at all
times observe and comply with all Federal, State, and
local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations which
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in any manner affect the Contract or the work and
shall indemnify and save harmless the Owner against
any claim arising from the violation of any such laws
and ordinances whether by the Contractor or his em-
ployees or his subcontractors and their employees.
2.07 Licenses, Permits and Certificates. Except as herein-
after stipulated, all licenses, permits, certificates,
etc. required for and in connection with the work to
be performed under the provisions of these Contract
Documents shall be secured by the Contractor at his
own expense. In the event a building permit is re-
quired such permit will be obtained by the Owner at no
cost to the Contractor.
2.08 Royalties and Patents. The Contractor shall protect
and save harmless the Owner from all and every demand
for damages, royalties, or fees on any patented inven-
tion used by him in connection with the work done or
material furnished under this Contract; provided, how-
ever, that if any patented material, machinery, appli-
ance, or invention is clearly specified in this Con-
tract, the cost of procuring the rights of use and the
legal release or indemnity shall be borne and paid by
the Owner direct unless such cost is determined and
directed to be included in the bid price at the time
the Proposal is submitted.
2.09 Keeping of Plans and Specifications Accessible. The
Engineer shall furnish the Contractor with three (3)
sets of executed Plans and Specifications without ex-
pense to him, and the Contractor shall keep one copy
of the same constantly accessible on the work, with
the latest revisions noted thereon.
2.10 Discrepancies and Omissions. 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 ac-
cordance with the generally accepted practice, and in
the event of any discrepancies between the separate
contract documents, the priority of interpretation de-
fined 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, Specifica-
tions or Drawings, the Engineer shall define which is
intended to apply to the work.
2.11 Contractor's Understanding. It is understood and
agreed that the Contractor has, by careful examina-
tion, satisfied himself as to the nature and location
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of the work, the conformation of the ground, the char-
acter, quality and quantity of the materials to be en-
countered, the character of equipment and facilities
needed preliminary to and during the prosecution of
the work, the general and local conditions, and all
other matters which can in any way affect the work
under this Contract. No verbal agreement or conversa-
tion with any officer, agent, or employee of the Own-
er, either before or after the execution of this Con-
tract, shall affect or modify any of the terms or ob-
ligations herein contained.
2.12 Extra Work. The term "extra work" as used in this
Contract shall be understood to mean and include all
work that may be required by the Owner through the
Engineer to be done by the Contractor to accomplish
any change, alteration, or addition to the work shown
by the Plans or reasonably implied by the Specifica-
tions and not covered by the Contractor's Proposal,
except as provided in Section 2.03 - "Changes and
Alterations ".
It is agreed that the Contractor shall
perform all extra work under the direction of the
Engineer when presented with a written Change Order
signed by the Engineer.
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, he
shall make a written request to the Engineer for a
written Change Order authorizing such extra work.
Should a difference of opinion arise as to what does
or does not constitute extra work or concerning the
payment therefor and the Engineer insists upon its
performance, the Contractor shall proceed with the
work after making a written request for a written
Change Order and shall keep an accurate account of the
"actual field cost" thereof as provided under Method
"C" below.
2.13 Payment for Extra Work. It is agreed that the compen-
sation to be paid the Contractor for performing extra
work shall be determined by one or more of the follow-
ing methods:
Method "A" - By agreed unit prices;
Method "B" - By agreed lump sum; or
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Method "C" - If neither Method "A" or Method "S" can
be agreed upon before the extra work is
commenced, then the Contractor shall be
paid the "actual field cost" of the work
plus 15%.
Where extra work is performed under Method "C ", the
term "actual field cost" of such extra work is hereby
defined to be and shall include: (a) the payroll cost
for all workmen, such as foreman, mechanics, crafts-
men, and laborers; (b) the cost of all materials and
supplies not furnished by the Owner; (c) rental for
all power- driven equipment at agreed -upon rates for
the time actually employed or used in the performance
of the extra work; (d) transportation charges neces-
sarily incurred in connection with any equipment
authorized by the Engineer for use on said extra work
and which is not already on the job; (e) all power,
fuel, lubricants, water, and similar operating expens-
es; (f) all incidental expenses incurred as a direct
result of such extra work including sales or use taxes
on materials, payroll taxes, and the additional pre-
miums for construction bonds, workmen's compensation,
public liability and property damage, and other insur-
ance required by the Contract where the premiums
therefor are based on payroll and material costs. The
Engineer may direct the form in which accounts of the
"actual field costs" shall be kept and may also speci-
fy 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 equip-
ment shall be incorporated in the written extra work
Change Order. The 15% of the "actual field cost" to
be paid the Contractor shall cover and compensate him
for his profit, overhead, and general superinten-
dence.
2.14 Assignment and Subletting. The Contractor shall not
assign or sublet the work or any part thereof without
the previous written consent of the Owner, nor shall
he assign, by power of attorney or otherwise, any of
the money payable under this Contract unless by and
with the consent of the Owner to be signified in like
manner. If the Contractor assigns all or any part of
any monies due or to become due under this Contract,
the instrument of assignment shall contain a clause
substantially to the effect that it is agreed that the
right of the assignee in and to any monies due or to
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become due to the Contractor shall be subject to all
prior liens of all persons, firms, and corporations
for services rendered or materials supplied for the
performance of the work called for in this Contract.
2.15 Subcontractors. The Contractor shall be as fully re-
sponsible to the Owner for the acts and omissions of
his subcontractors and of persons either directly or
indirectly employed by them as he is for the acts and
omissions of persons directly employed by him. Should
any subcontractor fail to perform the work undertaken
by him in a satisfactory manner, his subcontract shall
be immediately terminated by the Contractor upon writ-
ten notice from the Owner.
2.16 Owner's Status. Nothing contained in this Contract
shall create any contractual relation between any sub-
contractor and the Owner.
2.17 Completed Portions of Work. The Owner shall have the
right to take possession of and to use any completed
or partially completed portions of the work prior to
completion of the entire work, but such use shall not
constitute an acceptance of any of the work not com-
pleted in accordance with the Contract Documents. If
the Engineer determines that taking possession of and
using partially completed work substantially increases
the cost of or delays construction, the Contractor
shall be entitled to extra compensation or extension
of time or both as determined by the Engineer.
2.18 Materials. All materials furnished by the Contractor
shall be as required by the Plans and Specifications
or as otherwise stipulated. The Contractor shall not
start delivery of materials which he is to furnish
until the Engineer has approved the source of supply
of such materials.
2.19 Receiving and Storage of Materials. The Contractor
shall make arrangements for receiving and storing
materials. The Owner will not sign for or receive
shipments of materials consigned to the Contractor.
The Owner will not furnish storage space for materials
except where the written permission of the Engineer is
given.
2.20 "Or Equal" Clause. Whenever a material, product, or
article is specified or shown on the Plans by using
the name of the proprietary product or of a particular
manufacturer or vendor and is followed by the term "or
equal" the Contractor may submit a written request to
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the Engineer requesting approval of the use of a
material, product, or article he feels is truly equal
to the one specified. The Engineer will evaluate the
request to determine if the material, product, or
article is of equal substance and function and if it
will perform identically the duties imposed by the
general design. Written approval of an "or equal"
material, product, or article must be obtained from
the Engineer before it may be incorporated into the
work as a substitute for that specified in the Con-
tract Documents.
2.21 Completed Work. The Contractor shall maintain contin-
uous adequate safeguards to protect all completed work
from damage, loss, or the intrusion of foreign ele-
ments.
2.22 Materials Furnished by the Owner. The Contractor
shall assume responsibility for and safeguard any and
all materials supplied by the Owner against loss or
injury. This provision shall extend to the taking of
all necessary sanitary precautions to avoid contamina-
tion of such materials that must be maintained and in-
corporated into the work in a sanitary condition.
2.23 Protection of Property. The Contractor shall give
reasonable notice to the owner or owners of public or
private property and utilities when such property is
liable to injury or damage through the performance of
the work, and he shall make all necessary arrangements
with such owner or owners relative to the removal and
replacement or protection of such property or utili-
ties.
The Contractor shall satisfactorily shore, support,
and protect any and all structures, and all pipes,
sewers, drains, conduits, and other facilities belong-
ing to the Owner, and he shall be responsible for any
damage resulting thereto. The Contractor shall not be
entitled to any damages or extra pay as a result of
any postponement, interference, or delay caused by any
such structures and facilities being on the line of
the work whether they are shown on the Plans or not.
2.24 Shelters for Workmen and Materials. The building or
structures for housing men or the erection of tents or
other forms of protection for workmen or materials
will be permitted only as the Engineer shall authorize
or direct. The sanitary conditions of the grounds in
or about such structures shall at all times be main-
tained in a manner satisfactory to the Engineer.
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2.25 Sanitary,Facilities. Necessary sanitary toilet facil-
ities for the use of all employees on the work shall
be of a type complying with State and local sanitary
regulations and shall be properly secluded from public
observation. These facilities shall be constructed
and maintained by the Contractor in such manner and at
such points as shall be approved by the Engineer.
Their use shall be strictly enforced.
3. CONTRACTOR'S OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
3.01 Labor, Equipment, Materials and Construction Plant.
The Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, equip-
ment, machinery, supplies, and materials necessary for
the prosecution and completion of this Contract where
it is not specifically provided that the Owner shall
furnish them. The Owner shall not be held responsible
for the care, preservation, conservation, or protec-
tion of any material, tools, or machinery on any part
of the work until it is finally completed and accept-
ed. The Contractor shall maintain on the job at all
times sufficient labor, material, and equipment to
adequately prosecute the work.
3.02 Performance and Payment Bonds. It is further agreed
by the Parties to this Contract that the Contractor
will execute separate performance and payment bonds,
each in the sum of 100% of the total Contract price in
standard forms for this purpose, guaranteeing faithful
performance of the work and the fulfillment of any
guarantees required and further guaranteeing payment
to all persons supplying labor and materials or fur-
nishing him any equipment in the execution of the Con-
tract. It is agreed that the Contract shall not be in
effect until such performance and payment bonds are
furnished and approved by the Owner. 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.
The surety company or companies underwriting the per-
formance and payment bonds shall be acceptable accord-
ing to the latest list of companies holding certifi-
cates of authority from the Secretary of the Treasury
of the United States, shall be duly authorized to act
under the laws of the State of Texas as Surety, and
shall be approved by the Owner.
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3.03 Contractor's Ability to Perform. Upon request by the
Owner the Contractor shall furnish sufficient evidence
of his ability to perform the work which is outlined
in this document. This shall include an equipment in-
ventory and records showing the satisfactory comple-
tion of projects of equal magnitude in the past. It
shall be the prerogative of the Owner to terminate the
Contract as outlined in Section 7 "Termination of Con-
tract", if job progress indicates that the Contractor
lacks either appropriate experience or ability.
3.04 Superintendence and Inspection. The Contractor shall
give personal attention to the faithful prosecution
and completion of the Contract and shall keep a compe-
tent superintendent and any necessary assistants, all
of whom are satisfactory to the Engineer, on the work
continuously during its progress. The superintendent
shall represent the Contractor in his absence, and all
directions given to him by the Owner's representative
shall be as binding as if given to the Contractor.
In the event that the Contractor and the superinten-
dent are both absent from the site of the work for
prolonged periods of time the Engineer may order any
or all work under this Contract to be stopped until
the Contractor provides continuous and proper supervi-
sion of the work. Such stoppage shall not constitute
a basis for any claim against the Owner for damages
caused by delay for such work stoppages.
3.05 Character of Employees. The Contractor agrees to em-
ploy only orderly, competent, and skillful persons to
do the work, and whenever the Engineer shall inform
him that the work being accomplished is of sub -stan-
dard character by reason of carelessness, incompe-
tence, or inexperience on the part of the workers the
installation of such work shall be immediately sus-
pended and shall not be resumed until the Engineer is
satisfied that the conditions causing such faulty work
have been corrected.
3.06 Contractor's Duty to Protect Persons and Pro. In
tie performance of this Contract, the Contractor shall
protect the public and the Owner fully by taking rea-
sonable precaution to safeguard persons from death or
bodily injury and to safeguard property of any nature
whatsoever from damage. Where any dangerous condition
or nuisance exists in and around construction sites,
equipment and supply storage areas, and other areas in
anyway connected with the performance of this Con-
tract, the Contractor shall not create excavations,
obstructions, or any dangerous condition or nuisance
of any nature whatsoever in connection with the per-
formance of this Contract unless necessary to its per-
formance, and in that event the Contractor shall pro-
vide and maintain at all times reasonable means of
warning of any danger or nuisance created. The duties
of the Contractor in this paragraph shall be nondeleg-
able, and the Contractor's compliance with the speci-
fic recommendations and requirements of the Owner as
to the means of warning shall not excuse the Contrac-
tor from the faithful performance of these duties
should such recommendations and requirements not be
adequate or reasonable under the circumstances.
3.07 Safety Codes. The Contractor shall comply with all
applicable provisions of any Federal, State, and Muni-
cipal safety laws and building and construction codes.
All machinery, equipment, and other physical hazards
shall be guarded in accordance with the latest edition
of the "Manual of Accident Prevention in Construction"
of the Associated General Contractors of America ex-
cept where incompatible with Federal, State, or Muni-
cipal laws or regulations.
3.08 Barricades. When barricades are used to satisfy
safety requirements, such barricades shall be properly
identified with the Contractor's name prominently
stenciled on both sides of the barricades with letters
at least 2 inches high.
3.09 Minimum Wages. All employees directly employed on the
work shall be paid not less than the established pre-
vailing wage scale for work of a similar character in
this locality. A scale of prevailing wages is includ-
ed in the Special Conditions of these Contract Docu-
ments. The Contractor shall pay not less than the
general prevailing wages shown on said scale and shall
keep accurate wages records accessible in accordance
with Article 5159 of the Revised Civil Statutes of
Texas.
3.10 Unsuitable Work or Materials. It is understood and
agreed that if the work or any part thereof or any
material furnished by the Contractor for use in the
work or selected for the same shall be deemed by the
Engineer as unsuitable or not in conformity with the
specifications, the Contractor shall, after receipt of
written notice thereof from the Contracting Officer,
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forthwith remove such material and replace, rebuild,
or otherwise remedy such work so that it shall be in
full accordance with this Contract.
Should the Contractor fail to initiate compliance with
the above provision within 72 hours or should he fail
to properly prosecute and complete correction of such
faulty work, the Engineer may direct that the work be
done by others and that the cost of the work be de-
ducted from monies due the Contractor.
3.11 No Waiver of Contractor's Obligations. The Engineer,
supervisor, or inspector shall have no 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, supervisor, or inspector to
condemn any defective work or material shall release
the Contractor from the obligation to at once tear
out, remove, and properly replace the same at any time
prior to final acceptance upon the discovery of said
defective work or material; provided, however that the
Engineer, supervisor, or inspector shall upon request
of the Contractor inspect and accept or reject any
material furnished, and once the material has been ac-
cepted by the Engineer, supervisor, or inspector such
acceptance shall be binding on the Owner unless it can
be clearly shown that such material furnished was not
as represented and does not meet the specifications
for the 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 accor-
dance with the specifications for said work, all ex-
pense of removing, re- examination, and replacement
shall be borne by the Contractor; otherwise the ex-
pense thus incurred shall be allowed as "Extra Work"
and shall be paid for by the Owner.
3.12 Site Clean Up. The Contractor shall not allow the
site of the work to become littered with trash and
waste material, but shall maintain the site in a neat
and orderly condition throughout the construction per-
iod. The Engineer shall have the right to determine
what is waste material or rubbish and the manner and
place of disposal. On or before the completion of the
work the Contractor shall, without charge therefor,
carefully clean out all pits, pipes, chambers, or con-
duits, shall tear down and remove all temporary struc-
tures built by him, shall remove all rubbish of every
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kind from the tracts or grounds which he has occupied,
and shall leave them in a condition satisfactory to
the Engineer.
3.13 Guarantee. During a period of 12 months from and
after the date of the final acceptance by the Owner of
the work embraced by this Contract, the Contractor
shall make all needed repairs arising out of defective
workmanship or materials, or both, which in the judg-
ment of the Owner shall become necessary during such
period. If within 10 days after the mailing of a
notice in writing to the Contractor or his agent the
said Contractor shall neglect to make or to undertake
with due diligence the aforesaid repairs, the Owner is
hereby authorized to make such repairs at the Contrac-
tor's expense; provided, however, that in case of an
emergency where, in the judgment of the Owner, delay
would cause serious loss or damage, repairs may be
made without notice being sent to the Contractor, and
the Contractor shall pay the cost thereof.
4. OWNER'S OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
4.01 Lines and Grades. All necessary lines and grades
shall be furnished by the Engineer. Whenever neces-
sary, 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 ample notice of the time and place
where lines and grades will be needed. All stakes,
marks, etc. shall be carefully preserved by the Con-
tractor, and in case of careless destruction or remov-
al by him or his employees such stakes, marks, etc.
shall be replaced by the Engineer at the Contractor's
expense.
4.02 Right of Entry. The Owner reserves the right for its
personnel or its agents to enter the property or loca-
tion on which the work herein contracted are being
constructed or installed for the purpose of supervis-
ing and inspecting the work or for the purpose of con-
structing or installing such collateral work as the
Owner may desire.
4.03 Owner's Inspectors. It is agreed by the Contractor
that the Owner shall appoint such Engineer, supervi-
sors, or inspectors as the said Owner may deem neces-
sary to inspect the material furnished and the work
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done under this Contract, to see that the said mater-
ial is furnished, and to see that said work is done in
accordance with the plans and specifications therefor.
The Contractor shall furnish all reasonable aid and
assistance required by the Engineer, supervisors, or
inspectors for the proper inspection and examination
of the work and all parts thereof. The Contractor
shall regard and comply with the directions and in-
structions of the Engineer, supervisors, or inspectors
so appointed when such directions and instructions are
consistent with the obligations of this Contract.
4.04 Collateral Work. The Owner reserves the right to pro-
vide all labor and material essential to the comple-
tion of work that is not included in this Contract
either by a separate contract or otherwise. Any col-
lateral work shall be prosecuted in such a manner that
it will not damage the Contractor nor delay the pro-
gress of the work being accomplished under this Con-
tract. The respective rights of and operations of the
various interests involved shall be established and
coordinated by the Engineer.
4.05 Right -of -Way. Easements across private property and
lands needed for construction under this Contract will
be provided by the Owner.
4.06 Adequacy of Design. It is agreed that the Owner shall
be responsible for the adequacy of the design, suffi-
ciency of the Contract Documents, the safety of the
structure and practicability of the operations of the
completed project; provided the Contractor has com-
plied with the requirements of the said Contract Docu-
ments, all approved modifications thereof, and addi-
tions 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 com-
plied with the said requirements of the Contract Docu-
ments, approved modifications thereof and all approved
additions and alterations thereto.
5. SCHEDULING AND PROGRESS OF WORK
5.01 Order and Prosecution of the Work. 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 sea-
sons in such order of precedence and in such manner as
shall be most conducive to economy of construction;
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provided however, that the order and time of prosecu-
tion shall be such that the work shall be substantial-
ly completed as a whole or in part in accordance with
this Contract within the time of completion hereafter
designated; provided also that the Engineer may direct
the time and manner of constructing any part or parts
of the work when in his opinion such should be given
priority to lessen the probability of danger to the
public or to anticipate seasonal hazards from the ele-
ments or to coordinate with other work being done for
or by the Owner.
5.02 Rate of Progress. The Contractor shall give the Engi-
neer full information in advance as to his plans for
carrying on any part of the work. If at any time
prior to the start or during the progress of the work
any part of the Contractor's plant or equipment or any
of his methods of executing the work appear to the
Engineer to be unsafe, inefficient, or inadequate to
insure the required quality or rate of progress of the
work, the Engineer may order the Contractor to in-
crease or improve his facilities or methods, and the
Contractor shall promptly comply with such orders; but
neither compliance with such orders nor failure of the
Engineer to issue such orders shall relieve the Con-
tractor from his obligation to secure the degree of
safety, the quality of work, and the rate of progress
required by this Contractor. The Contractor alone
shall be responsible for the safety, adequacy, and
efficiency of his plant, equipment, and methods.
5.03 Sunday, Holiday, and Night Work. Except in connection
with the care, maintenance, or protection of equipment
or of work already done, no work shall be done between
the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. or on Sundays or
legal holidays without written consent of the Engi-
neer.
5.04 Hindrances and Delays. No claims shall be made by the
Contractor for damages, hindrances, or delays from any
cause during the progress of any portion of the work
embraced by this Contract except where the work is
stopped by order of the Owner. If the Owner stops the
work for just cause because the Contractor is not com-
plying with the plans and specifications or the intent
thereof, the Contractor shall have no claim for dam-
ages, hindrances, or delays. However, if the Owner
stops the work for any other reason, the Contractor
shall be entitled to reimbursement paid by the Owner
for such expenses actually incurred which in the judg-
ment of the Engineer occurred as a result of the work
stoppage.
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Should delays repeatedly occur due to the Contractor's
failure to provide adequate plant, equipment, or per-
sonnel, or where the Engineer determines that unrea-
sonable inconvenience to the public is due to such
failure, the Contractor's operations shall be suspend-
ed until he shall have provided adequate plant, equip-
ment, and personnel to properly resume and continually
prosecute the work.
5.05 Extensions of Time. Should the Contractor be delayed
in the final completion of the work by any act or neg-
lect of the Owner or Engineer, or of any employee of
either, or by any other contractor employed by the
Owner, or by strikes, fire or other cause or causes
outside of and beyond the control of the Contractor
and which the Engineer determines could have been
neither anticipated nor avoided, then an extension of
time sufficient to compensate for the delay as deter-
mined by the Engineer shall be granted by the Owner;
provided, however, that the Contractor shall give the
Owner prompt notice in writing of the cause of delay
in each case. Extensions of time will not be granted
for delays caused by unfavorable weather, unsuitable
ground conditions or inadequate construction force.
5.06 Liquidated Damages for Failure to Complete on Time.
The Contractor agrees that time is of the essence of
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 con-
tracted for, after due allowance for such extension of
time as is provided for under the provisions of the
preceding paragraph, the Owner may withhold permanent-
ly from the Contractor's total compensation, not as a
penalty but as liquidated damages, the sum per day
given in the following schedule:
Amount of Liquidated
Amount of Contract Damages Per Day
Less than $ 5,000.00 $ 30.00
$ 5,001.00 to $ 15,000.00 35.00
15,001.00 to 25,000.00 40.00
25,001.00 to 50,000.00 50.00
50,001.00 to 100,000.00 70.00
100,001.00 to 500,000.00 200.00
500,001.00 to 1,000,000.00 300.00
1,000,001.00 to 2,000,000.00 400.00
2,000,001.00 to 5,000,000.00 500.00
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6. INDEMNITY
6.01 Contractor's Indemnity Provision. To protect the
Owner from the Contractor's failure to perform any of
the foregoing duties or any of the terms of this Con-
tract, the Contractor shall indemnity and save harm-
less the Owner and the Owner's agents and employees
from all losses, damages, judgments, decrees, and ex-
penses or costs of any nature whatsoever arising out
of or in anyway connected with any claims or actions
at law or in equity brought against the Owner and the
Owner's agents and employees for the death or injury
to persons or for damage to property caused, or alleg-
edly caused, by any willful acts, negligence, nui-
sance, or breach of any term or condition of this Con-
tract by the Contractor, his agents, servants, subcon-
tractors, or employees. The Contractor shall further-
more indemnify and save harmless the Owner and the
Owner's agents and employees from all demands of sub-
contractors, workers, material persons, or suppliers
of machinery and parts thereof, equipment, power
tools, and supplies incurred in connection with work
to be performed under this Contract. Property of any
description, including property of the Owner, which
shall be damaged in the performance of this Contract
by the Contractor, his agents, employees, subcontrac-
tors or their employees and subcontractors shall be
restored to its condition prior to damage by the Con-
tractor at the Contractor's expense.
6.02 Workmen's Compensation Insurance. The Contractor
agrees to comply with the Workmen's Compensation Act
of the State of Texas, and to pay or cause to be paid
all compensation, medical or other benefits, which may
become due or payable thereunder, and to protect and
indemnify the Owner and the Owner's agents and employ-
ees from and against any and all liabilities by reason
of accidental injury, disease or death sustained by
subcontractor's employees. The Contractor shall fur-
nish the Owner with a certificate from the Industrial
Accident Board evidencing the Contractor's and subcon-
tractors' compliance with said statute.
6.03 Comprehensive General Liability Insurance. The Con-
tractor shall provide and maintain during the life of
this Contract and until all work under said Contract
has been completed and accepted by the Owner, a Com-
prehensive General Liability insurance policy, said
policy and the issuing carrier approved by the Owner,
which specifically insures the contractual liability
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of the Contractor assumed under Paragraph 6.01 above
entitled "Contractor's Indemnity Provision ". The lia-
bility coverage under this policy shall cover Indepen-
dent Contractors. Liability limits for the Comprehen-
sive General Liability insurance coverage under this
policy shall not be less than the following:
Bodily Injury $100,000 each person
$300,000 each accident
Property Damage $ 25,000 each accident
$ 50,000 aggregate
6.04 Owner's Protective Insurance. The Contractor shall
provide and maintain during the life of this Contract
and until all work under said Contract has been com-
pleted and accepted by the Owner, an Owner's and Con-
tractor's Protective Policy which co- insures the Owner
and the Owner's agents and employees with the same
Comprehensive General Liability coverage as described
in 6.03 above entitled "Comprehensive General Liabil-
ity Insurance ".
6.05 Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance. The
Contractor shall provide and maintain during the life
of this Contract and until all work under said Con-
tract has been completed and accepted by the Owner, a
Comprehensive Automobile Liability insurance policy,
said policy and issuing carrier approved by the Owner,
covering the operation on or off the site of the work
of all motor vehicles licensed for highway use, whe-
ther they are owned, non - owned, or hired by the Con-
tractor, in which shall specifically insure contrac-
tual liability of the Contractor assumed under the
above Paragraph 6.01 entitled "Contractor's Indemnity
Provision ". The liability limits for the Comprehen-
sive Automobile Liability insurance coverage shall not
be less than the following:
Bodily Injury $100,000 each person
$300,000 each accident
Property Damage $ 50,000 each accident
6.06 Insurance Certificate. In connection with the insur-
ance coverage set out in sections 6.02, 6.03, 6.04,
and 6.05 above, the Contractor shall furnish the Owner
with a certificate verifying said insurance. Said
certificate shall state that the Owner shall be given
10 days advance written notice before any provisions
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of the policies are changed or in the event said poli-
cies shall be cancelled. This Certificate of Insur-
ance shall be provided to the Owner prior to starting
any construction work in connection with this Con-
tract.
7. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT
7.01 Right of Owner to Terminate. If the Contractor should
be guilty of substantial violation of the Contract or
any provision thereof, the Owner, upon certification
by the Engineer as to the nature and extent of such
violation, may without prejudice to any other resourc-
es or remedy give the Contractor written notice of
termination of the employment of the Contractor 10
days subsequent to such notice. Immediately following
such date the Owner may take possession of the site of
the work and all material, equipment, tools, and ap-
pliances thereon and may finish the work in accordance
with the provisions of Section 8 "Abandonment of Con-
tract by Contractor ", of these General Conditions.
7.02 Right of Contractor to Terminate. If work should be
stopped by order of any public authority or court
through no act or fault of the Contractor for a period
of three (3) months or if the Owner should substan-
tially fail to perform the provisions of the Contract
with regard to Owner's obligations to the Contractor,
then the Contractor may, upon 10 days written notice
to the Owner, terminate this Contract and recover from
the Owner payment for all completed work.
7.03 Removal of Equipment. In the event that the Contract
should be terminated for any reason whatsoever, the
Owner may request the Contractor in writing to remove
any or all of his equipment, tools, and supplies, and
the Contractor shall comply with the request within 10
days after receipt of the notice. Should he fail to
do so within 10 days after receipt of such notice, the
Owner shall have the right to remove such equipment
and supplies at the expense of the Contractor and to
place such equipment, tools and supplies in storage at
the risk and expense of the Contractor.
8. ABANDONMENT OF CONTRACT BY CONTRACTOR
8.01 Notification of Contractor. If the Contractor should
abandon and fail to refuse to resume work within 10
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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 this Contract or with the specifications hereto
attached, then the Contractor shall be deemed as hav-
ing abandoned the Contract. In such event the Surety
on the bond shall be notified in writing and directed
to complete the work, and a copy of said notice shall
be delivered to the Contractor.
8.02 Retention of Contractor's Equipment and Materials by
Owner. After receiving said notice of abandonment the
Contractor shall not remove from the work any machin-
ery, 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 per-
formance bond or another contractor in completion of
the work; and the Contractor shall not receive any
rental or credit therefor except when used in connec-
tion with extra work where credit shall be allowed as
provided for under Section 2.12 entitled "Extra Work ",
it being understood that the use of such equipment and
materials will ultimately reduce the cost to complete
the work and will be reflected in the final settle-
ment.
8.03 Methods of Completing the Work. If the Surety should
fail to commence compliance with the notice for com-
pletion hereinbefore provided within 10 days after
service of such notice, then the Owner may provide for
completion of the work in either of the following
elective manners:
a. The Owner may thereupon employ such force of work-
ers and use such machinery, equipment, tools, mat-
erials, and supplies as said Owner may deem neces-
sary to complete the work and charge the expense
of such labor, machinery, equipment, tools, mater-
ials, and supplies to said Contractor, and the ex-
pense 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 Contrac-
tor under and by virtue of this Contract. 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 said Con -
tractor shall receive the difference. In case
such expense is greater than the sum which would
have been payable under this Contract if the same
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had been completed by said Contractor, then the
Contractor or his Surety shall pay the amount of
such excess to the Owner.
b. The Owner under sealed bids, after 14 days notice
published two or more times in a newspaper having
a general circulation in the county of location of
the work, 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 of 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 new contract
prove to be less than what would have been the
cost to complete under this Contract, the Contrac-
tor or his Surety shall be credited therewith.
8.04 Final Acceptance. When the work has been completed
the Contractor and his Surety shall be so notified and
a Contract Completion Certificate as hereinafter pro-
vided 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 Contrac-
tor, his Surety or the Owner, as the case may be,
shall pay the balance due as reflected by said state-
ment within 15 days after the date of such Contract
Completion Certificate.
8.05 Disposition of Contractor's Equipment. In the event
the statement of accounts shows that the cost to com-
plete 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 or his Surety pay the balance
shown to be due by them to the Owner, then all machin-
ery, equipment, tools, materials, or supplies left on
the site of the work shall be turned over to the Con-
tractor or his Surety. Should the cost to complete
the work exceed the contract price, and the Contractor
or his Surety fail to pay the amount due the Owner
within the time designated hereinabove, and there re-
mains any machinery, equipment, tools, materials, or
supplies on the site of the work, notice thereof to-
gether 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
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Contract; provided, however, that actual written
notice given in any manner will satisfy this condi-
tion. After mailing or other giving of such notice
such property shall be held by the Owner 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 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 pub-
lic or private sale, with or without notice, as the
Owner may elect. The Owner shall release any machin-
ery, 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.
9. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
9.01 Character of Measurements. No extra or customary
measurements of any kind will be allowed, but the
actual length, area, solid contents, number, and
weight only shall be considered unless otherwise spe-
cifically provided.
9.02 Estimated vs. Actual Quantities. Any and all estimat-
ed quantities stipulated in the proposal form under
unit price items are approximate and are to be used
only (a) as a basis for estimating the probable cost
of the work and (b) for the purpose of comparing the
proposals submitted for the work. It is understood
and agreed that the actual amounts of work done and
materials furnished under unit price items may differ
from such estimated quantities and that the basis of
payment for such work and materials shall be for the
actual amount of such work done and the actual quan-
tity of materials furnished.
The Contractor agrees that he will make no claim for
damages, anticipated profits, or otherwise on account
of any difference between the amounts of work actually
performed and materials actually furnished and the
amounts estimated therefor in the proposal or other
Contract Documents; provided, however, that if the
actual quantity of any item should become as much as
25 percent more than or 25 percent less than the esti-
mated or contemplated quantity for such items, then
either party to this Contract shall be entitled upon
demand to a revised consideration on the portion of
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the work above or below 25 percent of the estimated
quantity prior to initiating work or furnishing mater-
ials for the overrun or underrun quantities. Such re-
vised consideration shall be determined by agreement
between the parties or otherwise by the terms of this
Contract as provided under Section 2.12 entitled
"Extra Work ".
9.03 Payment. 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 the delivery of all mater-
ial embraced in this Contract in full conformity with
the specifications and stipulations contained herein,
the Owner agrees to pay the Contractor the amounts set
forth in the Proposal attached hereto which has been
made a part of this Contract. The Contractor hereby
agrees to receive such amounts in full payment for
furnishing all material and all labor required for the
aforesaid work, 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 Contract,
the attached specifications, and requirements of the
Engineer.
9.04 Monthly Estimates and Payments. On or about the fifth
day of each month the Engineer will make an approxi-
mate estimate of the value of work done in conformity
with the plans and specifications during the previous
calendar month. The Contractor shall furnish to the
Engineer such detailed information as he may request
to aid him as a guide in the preparation of monthly
estimates. After each such estimate shall have been
approved by the Owner, the Owner shall pay to the Con-
tractor 90 percent of the amount of such estimated sum
on or before the 15th day of said month.
It is understood, however, that in case the whole work
is near to completion and some unexpected or unusual
delay occurs due to no fault or neglect on the part of
the Contractor, the Owner may, upon written recommen-
dation of the Engineer, pay a reasonable and equitable
portion of the retained percentage to the Contractor.
9.05 Certificates of Completion. Within 10 days after the
Contractor has given the Engineer notice that the work
has been completed the Engineer shall inspect the work
and satisfy himself by examination and test that the
work has been finally and fully completed in accor-
dance with the plans, specifications and Contract. If
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so, the Engineer shall issue a Contract Completion
Certificate to the Owner and the Contractor. Such
certificate when issued shall constitute final accep-
tance of the work covered under this Contract.
9.06 Final Estimate and Payment. After the Contract Com-
pletion Certificate has been issued the Engineer shall
proceed to make final measurements and to prepare a
final estimate of the work done and materials furnish-
ed under this Contract and the value thereof. The
Engineer shall certify the Final Estimate and submit
it to the Owner within five (5) days from the date of
the Contract Completion Certificate.
The Owner shall pay the Contractor within 15 days from
the date of the Contract Completion Certificate the
entire sum shown due on the certified Final Estimate
prepared by the Engineer after deducting all amounts
to be kept and retained under any provision of this
Contract. However, it is to be specifically under-
stood that the final payment will not be paid by the
Owner to the Contractor under any circumstances until
the Notarized Affidavit required by Section 9.07 en-
titled "Notarized Affidavit ", has been submitted to
the Engineer.
All prior estimates and payments shall be subject to
correction in the final estimate and payment; but in
the absence of error or manifest mistake, it is agreed
that all estimates, when approved by the Owner, shall
be conclusive evidence of the work done and materials
furnished.
9.07 Notarized Affidavit. Before final payment for the
work by the Owner the Contractor shall submit to the
Engineer a notarized affidavit in duplicate stating
under oath that all subcontractors, vendors, and other
persons or firms who have furnished or performed labor
or furnished materials for the work have been fully
paid or satisfactorily secured. Such affidavit shall
bear or be accompanied by a statement, signed by the
Surety Company who provided the performance bond for
the work, to the effect that said Surety Company con-
sents to final payment to the Contractor being made by
the Owner.
9.08 Release of Liability. The acceptance by the Contrac-
tor of the last payment shall operate as and shall be
a release to the Owner and every officer and agent
thereof from all claims and liability hereunder for
anything done or furnished for or relating to the work
or for any act or neglect of the Owner or of any per-
son relating to or affecting the work.
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9.09 Contractor's Obligation. Neither the Contract Comple-
tion Certificate nor the final payment nor any provi-
sion in the Contract Documents shall relieve the Con-
tractor of the obligation for fulfillment of any war-
ranty which may be required in the Contract Docu-
ments.
9.10 Payments Withheld. The Owner may, on account of sub-
sequently discovered evidence, withhold or nullify the
whole or part of any payment to such extent as may be
necessary to protect himself from loss on account of:
a. Defective work not remedied.
b. Claims filed or reasonable evidence indicating
probable filing of claims.
c. Failure of the Contractor to make payments proper-
ly to subcontractors or for material or labor.
d. Damage to another contractor.
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.
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SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF AGREEMENT
SECTION 01 - INFORMATION
01 -01 ENGINEER
The word "Engineer" in these Specifications
shall be understood as referring to Haynie &
Kallman, Inc., 2115 N. Mays, Round Rock, Texas
78664. Engineer of the Owner, or the Engineer's
authorized representative, supervisor or inspec-
tor to act in any particular position for the
Owner.
01 -06 OWNER
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF AGREEMENT
01 -02 COPIES OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FURNISHED
The Agreement will be prepared in not less than
five (5) counterparts (original signed) sets.
Owner will furnish Contractor three (3) sets of
conforming Contract Documents, Technical Speci-
fications and Plans free of charge, and addi-
tional sets will be obtained from Engineer at
commercial reproduction rates plus 15% 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
Refer to the General Conditions of Agreement,
Section 5.06, Page 17 for description.
01 -05 TIME OF COMPLETION
The work shall be completed within the number of
calendar days stated in the Proposal. The time
shall begin from the date of the Agreement, or
the date of the Notice to Proceed, whichever is
latest.
The Owner shall be the party of parties named in
the Notice to Contractor.
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01 -07 LOCATION
The location of work shall be as mentioned in
the Notice to Contractor and as indicated on the
Plans.
SECTION 02 - SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
02 -01 CROSSING UTILITIES
Prior to commencing construction, it shall be
the Contractor's responsibility to make arrange-
ments with the Owners of such utility companies
to uncover their particular utility lines or
otherwise confirm their location. Certain util-
ity 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.
02 -02 "AS- BUILT" DRAWINGS
The Contractor shall mark all changes and revi-
sions on all of his copies of the working draw-
ings. Upon completion of the Project and prior
to final acceptance and payment, the Contractor
shall deliver this correctly marked set of draw-
ings to the Engineer.
02 -03 LANDS FOR WORK
Owner provides, as indicated on Drawings, land
upon which work is to be done, rights -of -way for
access to same and such other lands which are
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 opera-
tions, temporary construction facilities, or for
storage of materials.
02 -04 UTILITY SERVICES FOR CONSTRUCTION
The Contractor will be responsible for providing
his own utility services during construction.
No additional payment will be made for this
item.
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02 -05 GUARANTEES
Guarantee work, including equipment installed,
to be free from defects due to faulty workman-
ship or materials for a period of one year from
date of acceptance by City Council of Final
Estimate. Upon notice from Owner, repair de-
fects in all construction which develop during
specified period at no cost to Owner. Neither
final acceptance nor final payment nor any pro-
vision in Contract Documents relieves Contractor
of above guarantee. Notice of observed defects
will be given with reasonable promptness. Fail-
ure to repair or replace defect upon notice en-
titles Owner to repair or replace same and reco-
ver reasonable cost thereof from Contractor.
02 -06 DEVIATIONS OCCASIONED BY UTILITY STRUCTURES
Whenever existing utilities, not indicated on
Plans, present obstructions to grade and align-
ment of pipe, immediately notify Engineer, who
without delay, will determine whenever existing
improvements are to be relocated, or grade and
alignment of pipe changed. Where necessary to
move services, poles, guy wires, pipelines, or
other obstructions, make arrangements with
Owners of utilities. Owner will not be liable
for damages on account of delays due to changes
made by Owners of privately owned utilities
which hinder progress of work.
02 -07 MINIMUM WAGE SCALE
Wage rates paid for highway -heavy construction
and paving and utilities incidental to general
building construction in Zone 8 which includes
Williamson County, Texas, in accordance with the
latest revisions thereof.
02 -08 LIMIT OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES
The City of Round Rock 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.
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Contractor shall be entitled to no claim for
damages for anticipated profits on any portion
of work that may be omitted. At any time during
the duration of this contract, the Owner reserv-
es the right to omit any work from this con-
tract. Unit prices for all items previously
approved in this contract shall be used to
delete or add work per change order.
02 -09 CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
The Owner shall provide an inspector to review
the quality of materials and workmanship.
02 -10 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 shown on the draw-
ings or described in the contract documents and
technical specifications. All items of con-
struction not specifically paid for in the bid
schedule 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 -11 EXCERPTS FROM TEXAS WATER CODE
The following excerpts from the Texas Water Code
are hereby made a part of this contract. In the
event there are any conflicts between these re-
quirements and requirements of these Specifica-
tions, these excerpts will govern.
Construction Contract Requirements:
The governing body of each political subdivision
receiving financial assistance from the board
shall require in all contracts for the construc-
tion of a project:
(1) that payment be made in partial payments as
the work progresses;
(2) that each partial payment shall not exceed
90 percent of the amount due at the time of
the payment as shown by the Engineer of the
project; and
(3) that payment of the 10 percent remaining
due upon completion of the contract shall
be made only after:
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(A) approval by the Engineer for the poli-
tical subdivision as required under
the bond proceedings; and
(B) certification by the board that the
work to be done under the contract has
been completed and performed in a sat-
isfactory manner and in accordance
with sound engineering principles and
practices.
Filing Construction Contract:
The political subdivision shall file with the
department a certified copy of each construction
contract it enters into for the construction of
all or part of a project. Each contract shall
contain or have attached to it the specifica-
tions, plans and details of all work included in
the contract.
Inspection of Projects:
(a) The department may inspect the construction
of a project at any time to assure that:
(1) the contractor is substantially com-
plying with the engineering plans of
the project as submitted when approval
of the feasibility of the project was
sought; and
(2) the contractor is constructing the
project in accordance with sound engi-
neering principles.
(b) Inspection of a project by the department
does not subject the state to any civil
liability.
Alteration of Plans:
After board approval of engineering plans, a
political subdivision may not make any substan-
tial or material alteration in the plans unless
the board authorizes the alteration.
Certificate of Approval:
The board may consider the following as grounds
for refusal to give a certificate of approval
for any construction contract:
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SECTION 03 - INSURANCE
(1) failure to construct the project according
to the plans as the board approved them or
altered with the board's approval;
(2) failure to construct the works in
accordance with sound engineering
principles; or
(3) failure to comply with any term of the con-
tract.
03 -01 Insurance policies must be obtained by the Con-
tractor or separate endorsement obtained to his
existing insurance policies on projects that
involve special hazards, such as blasting, exca-
vation on public properties, etc.
The principal types of insurance which will be
necessary are:
Public Liability and Property Damage to protect
the Contractor, any of his sub- contractors and
the Owner against claims arising from personal
injury, including accidental death, as well as
claims for property damage.
The amount for liability is $100,000/$300,000.
The amount of property damage will depend upon
the magnitude and nature of the project.
Automobile and Truck Public Liability and Pro-
perty Damage to protect the same individuals as
indicated under Public Liability and Property
Damage above, and in the same amounts for lia-
bility.
Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability
Builder's Risk Insurance is necessary to cover
loss of or damage to the building materials
while the project is under construction.
The Contractor shall supply to the Owner a Cer-
tificate of Insurance, on a form supplied by the
insurance companies or a form similar to the
attached samples from the Contractor prior to
the start of work.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
ITEM NO. 1 - PUMP STATION SITES, EARTHWORK,
AND STRUCTURAL FILL
1.1 DESCRIPTION
This work consists of furnishing all labor,
equipment, materials, and of performing all operations in
connection with the clearing and excavation, for which the
limits are shown on the Plans.
1.2 CLEARING
The site indicated on the drawings shall be
cleared of all obstructions within the proposed area to be
fenced which will interfere with the construction operations.
Branches and limbs of trees (larger than 3" trunk diameter at
base) within the proposed area to be fenced may be trimmed up
to allow for the installation of the proposed facilities.
1.3 EXCAVATION
The excavation shall conform to the dimensions
and elevations indicated on the drawings for the structures,
except as specified below, and shall include trenching for
utility systems as shown on the project plans and all inci-
dental work thereto. Excavations shall extend a sufficient
distance from footings to allow for placing and removal of
forms and for inspection, except where concrete for the foot-
ings is authorized to be deposited directly against excavated
surfaces, undercutting will not be permitted. Material re-
quired for fills as approved by the Engineer in accordance
with 1.4(d) of this Item and shall be furnished by the Con -
tractor.
1.4 MATERIALS
(a) Topsoil - None required. Final grading
furnished by other contract.
(b) Excess Material - Excess material from ex-
cavation, not required or unsuitable for backfill, shall be
hauled and spread in designated area shown on Plans.
(c) Borrow Material - Borrow material shall be
selected to meet the requirements and conditions for the par-
ticular fill or backfill for which it is to be used as ap-
proved by the Engineer. The acquisition and purchase of
required borrow material shall be the responsibility of the
Contractor.
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(d) Pervious Material - Pit run gravel, crushed
rock or other approved granular materials shall be used as a
fill under slabs and other areas indicated on the drawings as
compacted non - expansive material or select fill.
(e) A polyfilm liner shall be placed between
the concrete and subgrade material.
1.5 FILLING
Where concrete slabs are placed on earth, all
loam and organic or other undesirable material shall be re-
moved. Each layer of low plasticity fill material shall be
uniformly spread, moistened as required, and then compacted
to at least 95% of the maximum density as determined by the
procedure of ASTM D698. Compaction shall be done by a power
roller or other manner approved by the Engineer. The sub -
grade shall be brought to a reasonable true and even plane.
1.6 DRAINAGE
Earthwork shall be accomplished in such a manner
that the entire site will be continually and effectively
drained. Grading shall be done to direct drainage away from
slabs, foundations, roads and structures. Low areas shall be
filled to prevent ponding of water. Final grading with top
soil furnished by other contract.
1.7 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
Measurement and payment for all site work shall
be included in the lump sum price bid on the contract for the
item of work of which this is a component part.
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ITEM NO. 2 - CONCRETE
2.1 GENERAL
2.2 SCOPE
Concrete consisting of portland cement, concrete ag-
gregate, sand and water will be designated by a sym-
bol consisting of a number, a letter and a number.
The first number will be the number of sacks of
cement per cubic yard, the letter the grading of the
aggregate, and the last number the compressive
strength at 28 days expressed in pounds per square
inch. A sack of cement shall be defined as 94
pounds. The concrete shall be 6.0 -B -3000 unless
otherwise specified. Compressive strength tests
where specified herein, shall be performed in accor-
dance with ASTM C -39.
The Contractor shall be responsible for providing
the mix design to the Engineer for approval.
This section of the specifications shall include all
labor and materials to construct all concrete work
as shown on drawings, herein specified, or both in-
cluding the following:
All footings, slabs, floors, walls, beams, supports,
walks, pedestals, curbs, vaults and other concrete
items, complete with metal reinforcement.
All concrete finishes and textures.
All formwork, formwork supports, formwork coatings
and soaking, screens and levels required, and form-
work removal.
Installing all inserts, grounds, dowels, blocks,
sleeves and anchors, and safety threads as shown
and /or specified in this or other sections.
Slab waterproofing.
2.3 PORTLAND CEMENT
All cement to be used or furnished shall be Type I,
portland cement, conforming to ASTM C -150 unless
otherwise specified. The Contractor shall furnish a
certificate of compliance signed by the manufacturer
identifying the cement and stating that the cement
delivered conforms to ASTM C -150.
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2.5 WATER
Whenever suitable facilities, approved by the Engi-
neer, are available for handling and weighing bulk
cement, such facilities shall be used. Otherwise,
the cement shall be delivered in original unopened
sacks that have been filled by the manufacturer.
They shall be plainly marked with the manufacturer's
name or brand and cement type. Each sack shall con-
tain 94 pounds of cement.
Cement shall be stored in such a manner as to permit
ready access for the purpose of inspection and sam-
pling, and suitably protected against contamination
or moisture. Should any cement show evidence of
contamination, or be otherwise unsuitable, it shall
not be used.
All portland cement used in concrete for any indivi-
dual structure shall be of the same brand and type
unless otherwise approved by the Engineer.
2.4 AGGREGATES
Aggregates shall be sand and concrete aggregates
conforming to the requirements prescribed in ASTM
C -33 coarse aggregate gradation size number 467, and
shall be approved by the Engineer prior to use.
They shall meet the grading requirements of this
subsection.
Methods of handling materials resulting in segrega-
tion, degradation or the combining of materials
which result in any stockpile failing to meet speci-
fications, shall not be permitted.
Aggregates which are found to have a silica - released
to alkali- reduced ratio greater than one, when test-
ed in accordance with ASTM C289, may be used only
when approved by the Engineer and provided low -
alkali cement is used.
Water used for concrete shall be clear and free from
oil, vegetable matter and other deleterious substan-
ces. Water shall not contain an amount of impurities
that will cause a change in the time of setting of
portland cement of more than 25 percent nor a reduc-
tion in the compressive strength of mortar at four-
teen days of more than 5 percent compared to results
obtained with distilled water.
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In conventionally reinforced concrete work, water
shall not contain more than 1,000 ppm of chlorides
calculated as Cl, nor more than 1,000 ppm of sul-
fates calculated as SO4.
In non- reinforced concrete work, water shall not
contain more than 2,000 ppm of chlorides calculated
as Cl, no more than 1,500 ppm of sulfates calculated
as SO4.
2.6 ADMIXTURES
Air entrainment shall be required on exposed plant
walls or as directed by the Engineer. The air con-
tent shall not be less than 3% nor more than 6 %.
Admixture shall conform to ASTM C -260. Test shall
be conducted in accordance with C -231, 233 or 173.
Water reducer -set retarder admixture shall be used
when average daily mean temperature is 75 ° F. or more
per ASTM C -494.
No other admixtures of any type shall be used unless
authorized by the Engineer. When an admixture is
permitted or specified, it shall be measured accu-
rately into each batch or load in liquid form by a
mechanical dispensing device and method approved by
the Engineer.
2.7 PROPORTIONING
Aggregates and cement shall be proportioned by
weight.
Proportioning shall consist of combining the aggre-
gates, each stored in a separate bin in the various
gradations prescribed, with cement and water. Weigh
hoppers shall be charged from bins located directly
over them or from conveyor belts. When conveyor
belts are used, there shall be a separate belt for
each size aggregate. There shall be an approved
moisture meter installed to indicate the moisture in
the sand.
Bulk cement shall be weighed in an individual hopper
and shall be kept separate from the aggregates until
the batch ingredients are discharged into the mixer
drum. The cement hopper shall be attached to a
separate scale for individual weighing.
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The concrete used in the work shall not have a slump
greater than that shown as maximum above, nor a free
water content greater than 312 pounds per cubic yard
of concrete.
When adverse or difficult conditions affect the
placement of concrete, the Engineer may authorize a
greater slump to be used, provided both the water
and cement are increased. Water shall be added at a
ratio not to exceed 30 pounds per sack of added
cement per cubic yard of concrete, and such addi-
tional water and cement shall be at the Contractor's
expense.
The consistency of concrete shall be determined in
accordance with ASTM C -143.
If slump tests of individual samples taken at appro-
ximately the 1/4 and 3/4 points of the discharge
differ by more than two inches (2 "), the mixer will
not be acceptable for further use until the condi-
tion is corrected.
2.10 TRANSIT MIXERS
The type, capacity, and manner of operation of the
mixing and transporting equipment for ready -mix con-
crete shall conform to the current ASTM C -94 stan-
dard; "Standards for Operation of Truck Mixers and
Agitators of the National Ready -Mixed Concrete Asso-
ciation" and the "Truck Mixer and Agitators Stan-
dards of the Truck Mixer Manufacturers Bureau ".
Transit mix concrete trucks shall be equipped with
an automatic device for recording the number of
revolutions of the drum during the mixing period.
Each mixer and agitator shall have attached thereto
in a prominent place, a metal plate or plates, in-
stalled by the manufacturer on which is plainly
marked the capacity of the drum in terms of the
volume of mixed concrete and the speed of rotation
for the agitating and mixing speeds of the mixing
drum or. blades.
Each mixer shall have an identification number
painted on the truck in such a location that it can
be easily read from the batching platform.
The total volume of materials introduced into the
mixer shall not exceed the manufacturer's guaranteed
mixing capacity. If the concrete so mixed does not
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2.8 MIXING
Machine mixing will be required in all cases other
than those in which it would obviously prove to be
impractical, in which event hand mixing will be per-
mitted. Mixing shall be commenced as soon as possi-
ble after the cement is placed in contact with the
aggregates, but in no event shall the intervening
period exceed 30 minutes.
All concrete mixers shall be of such design and con-
struction and so operated as to provide a thoroughly
and properly mixed concrete in which the ingredients
are uniformly distributed. Mixers shall be main-
tained in proper and serviceable working condition
and any part or portion thereof that is out of or-
der, or becomes worn to such extent as to detrimen-
tally affect the quality of mixing, shall be prompt-
ly repaired or replaced.
2.9 CONCRETE CONSISTENCY
The amount of water added at the mixer shall be re-
gulated to take into account the free water in the
aggregates. Free water is defined as the total
water minus the water absorbed by the aggregate in a
saturated surface -dry condition.
The amount of water used in the mixture shall not
exceed the minimum amount necessary to permit prac-
tical placement and consolidation of the concrete,
and unless otherwise authorized by the Engineer,
shall be that required to produce concrete with a
slump within the range shown as nominal in the fol-
lowing table:
Type of Work Nominal Slump Maximum Slump
(inches) (inches)
Concrete Pavement 0 -2 3
Non- reinforced Concrete 0 -3 4
Reinforced Concrete
Structures
Heavy Sections 0 -3 5
Thin Sections & Columns 0 -4 6
Concrete Placed under
Water 6 -8 9
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meet the uniformity requirements of this subsection,
the amount of materials charged into the mixer shall
be reduced.
The drum of the mixer shall be completely emptied of
any previously mixed load. The proper proportions
of aggregate, cement, and water for each load of
concrete shall be placed in the mixer and shall be
mixed therein for not less than 70 nor more than 100
revolutions of the drum or blades at the speed de-
signated by the manufacturer of the equipment as
mixing speed. Additional revolutions of the drum
shall be at the speed designated by the manufacturer
of the equipment as agitating speed. The revolving
of the drum shall be continuous until the concrete
is completely emptied from the drum.
When concrete is being placed for concrete struc-
tures, all wash water shall be emptied from the mix-
er before any portion of the succeeding load is
placed therein. For all other work, the mixer shall
be empty or may carry 10 gallons of water in the
drum. Adequate control of ready -mixed concrete will
normally require that additional water be added and
mixed into the batch at the point of discharge.
Water so added shall be mixed into the load for a
minimum mixing time of three (3) minutes. Water
shall not be added to the load during transit.
The total elapsed time between the addition of water
at the batch plant and discharging the completed mix
shall not exceed 90 minutes. Under conditions con-
tributing to quick setting, the total elapse time
permitted may be reduced by the Engineer.
The Engineer shall be provided with a legible certi-
fied weighmaster's certificate which shall contain
the following information:
Name of vendor
Name of contractor
Number of cubic yards in the load
Actual weights of cement and of each size of
aggregate
Amount of water added at the plant
Amount of water in the aggregate
Brand and type of cement
Brand and amount of admixture
Time and date of batching
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The amount of water to be added to the mixture shall
be measured and discharged rapidly into the mixing
drum through a valve with a positive cut -off. When
water is measured by weight it shall be weighed on a
separate scale.
All weighing or metering devices, except moisture
meters, used for proportioning materials shall be
accurate to within one percent. They shall be seal-
ed and certified by the recognized, legal Sealer of
Weights and Measures. These certifications shall be
dated within the past 12 months and shall be renewed
whenever required by the Engineer. The moisture
meter shall be accurate to within 1/2 of one percent
moisture. Whenever portable bunkers are set up at a
new location, the scale assemblies shall be inspect-
ed and certified regardless of the date the scales
were last tested.
Scales utilized in proportioning shall be either
springless dial or multiple beam type. Scale gradu-
ations shall be no greater than the following:
Aggregate Scales
Cement Scales
Water Scales
All scales shall be of such size and so arranged
that they may be read easily from the operator's
platform. If a multiple beam type scale is used,
the scale shall be provided with an indicator oper-
ated by the main beam which will give positive visi-
ble evidence of over or under weight. The indicator
shall be so designed that it will operate during the
addition of the last 400 pounds of any weighing.
The over travel of the indicator hand shall be at
least one -third of the loading travel. Indicators
shall be enclosed against moisture and dust.
Weighing equipment shall be insulated against vibra-
tion and movement of other operating equipment in
the plant. When the entire plant is running, the
scale reading at cut -off shall not vary from the
weight designated by the Engineer by more than one
percent (1 %) for cement, one percent (1 %) for water,
one and one -half percent (1 -1 /2%) for any size of
aggregate, nor one percent (1%) for the total aggre-
gate in any batch.
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25 lbs.
5 lbs.
5 lbs.
Space shall be provided on the certificate so that
amount of water added on the job may be indicated.
2.11 HAND MIXING
Hand mixed concrete shall be mixed on a water -tight
platform or in a mortar box in batches not to exceed
1/3 cubic yard each. The aggregates shall first be
spread in a uniform layer over which the required
quantity of cement shall be evenly distributed. The
entire batch shall be turned with shovels until the
ingredients are thoroughly blended before adding the
water. After adding the proper amount of water, the
batch shall again be turned with shovels until a
uniform consistency is obtained. Methods of hand
mixing which allow the loss of mixing water will not
be permitted.
2.12 TRANSPORTING BATCHED MATERIALS AND MIXED CONCRETE
The compartments of trucks or other equipment used
for the purpose of transporting proportioned dry ag-
gregate and cement, or mixed concrete, shall be
suitably constructed to adequately protect and pre-
vent loss or leakage of the contents during charg-
ing, transit or discharging.
2.13 STEEL REINFORCEMENT FOR CONCRETE
2.13.1 General
The following specifications set forth the require-
ments for bar, wire, and wire mesh reinforcement.
The reinforcement shall conform accurately to the
dimensions and details indicated on the plans or
otherwise prescribed. Before being placed in any
concrete work, it shall be cleaned thoroughly of all
rust, mill scale, mortar, oil, dirt, or coating of
any character which would be likely to destroy, re-
duce, or impair its proper bonding with the con-
crete.
2.13.2 Reinforcing Steel
Unless otherwise specified, reinforcing steel shall
be Grade 60 billet steel conforming to ASTM A -615.
Varying grades shall not be used interchangeably in
structures.
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Steel bending processes shall conform to the re-
quirements of ACI -318.
Bending or straightening shall be accomplished so
that the steel will not be damaged. Kinked bars
shall not be used.
2.13.3 Wire Reinforcement
Wire reinforcement shall in all respects fulfill re-
quirements prescribed in ASTM A -82.
2.13.4 Wire Mesh Reinforcement
Mesh reinforcement shall conform to ASTM A -185. The
gauge of the wire and the dimensions of the mesh
will be specified in the special provisions or shown
on the plans. The wire mesh reinforcement shall be
so constructed as to retain its original shape and
form during the necessary handling. The effective
cross - sectional area of the wire shall be equal to
that specified or indicated on the plans.
2.14 EXPANSION JOINT FILLER AND JOINT SEALANTS
2.14.1 General
This section specifies joint fillers and sealants to
be used for treating joints in portland cement con-
crete.
2.14.2 Premolded Joint Filler
Premolded joint filler material shall consist of
premolded strips of a durable resilient material.
Unless otherwise specified, premolded joint filler
shall be one of the following types: Preformed Ex-
pansion Joint Filler (Bituminous Type) ASTM D -994,
Non - extruding and Resilient Filler (Bituminous Type)
ASTM D -1751, or Non - extruding and Resilient Filler
(Non- bituminous Type) ASTM 0-1752.
2.14.3 Asphalt -Latex Emulsion Joint Sealant
Asphalt -latex emulsion joint sealant shall be de-
signed for mixing and application by hand methods
and shall be suitable for use at temperatures above
50 ° F. The sealing compound shall be an emulsion
consisting of approved paving asphalt, emulsified
with rubber latex in the presence of a suitable
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Test
Method
Determination No. Requirements Remarks
Furol Visco- ASTM 80 -250 Sec. Before adding setting
sity at 77 ° F D -88 agent.
Sieve Test ASTM 1% Max. Before adding setting
D -244 agent.
Penetration Calif. 50 -150 Immediately after mixing,
at 77 ° F 418 pour material into a 6 -oz.
deep ointment can. Allow
specimen to stand in air
at a temperature of 77 ° F +
2 ° F for a period of 24 -hrs.
Then penetrate with a
grease cone under a total
load of 150 grams in accor-
dance with ASTM D -217.
Elasticity (1) Calif. 70% Min. Immediately after mixing,
418 pour material into ducti-
lity clips. Cure for 24-
hrs. at 115 ° F + 2 ° F. Test
specimen in modified ducti-
lity mold per test method
Total Solids Calif. 70% Min. Place 3 to 5 grams freshly
(2) 418 mixed material in an alumi-
num pan and dehydrate in
suitable oven maintained
at a temperature of 200 ° F
+ 3 ° F for a period of 3-
hrs.
Setting Time
(
ASPHALT -LATEX EMULSION JOINT SEALANT
Calif. 60 Min. Max. Pour material into a 6 -oz.
418 deep ointment can. Check
penetration each 15 -min.
Record time when penetra-
tion is less than 200.
(1) Mixing ratio of Material: to 200 g. of emulsion component
add 10 + 0.1 g. of sodium fluosilicate powder.
(2) Mixing ratio of Material: to 8 fluid ounces of emulsion
component add 12 ml. of setting agent component.
2.14.4 Application
Immediately before applying the joint sealant, the
joint shall be thoroughly cleaned by abrasive blast-
ing or other approved means to remove all mortar,
laitance, scale, dirt, dust, oil, curing compounds
and other foreign material. The joint shall be
blown out with high pressure compressed air to re-
move all residue.
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emulsifying agent. Rubber latex shall be natural
rubber or synthetic latex containing approximately
40% solids. The resulting emulsion shall consist of
a minimum of 55% paving asphalt and a minimum of 36%
rubber latex.
A setting agent shall be provided in the form of a
paste to be added at the rate of approximately 3
fluid ounces per gallon of emulsion.
The joint sealant shall comply with the following
requirements:
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2.14.7 Water -Stops
Water -stops shall be provided where shown on the
Plans and shall be a minimum height of six inches, a
minimum thickness of 3/8 ", be of polyvinyl chloride
material and shall be approved by the Engineer. All
water -stop joints shall be welded according to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
2.14.8 Grout
2.15.1 General
Grout for patching of honeycombs, she bolt holes,
spalls, etc. or where approved by the Engineer shall
be "Thorite" as manufactured by Standard Dry Wall
Products of Miami, Florida.
Grout used in setting machinery and equipment shall
be "Thoroset" Metallic Compound worked in under the
machinery bases in such a manner as to preclude
voids of pockets under the metal base. The edges
shall be neatly finished to give a neat appearance.
Concrete surfaces shall be roughened and cleaned
before the grout is placed. Mix compound with
cement, sand, and gravel per manufacturer's specifi-
cations. " Thoroset" shall be as manufactured by
Standard Dry Wall Products, Miami, Florida.
2.15 CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION
Concrete chambers, vaults, walls, structural slabs,
footings, foundations and similar structures shall
be constructed in conformity with the plans and this
sub - section. Concrete for use in work constructed
under this Section shall conform to the requirements
herein.
Safe and suitable ladders shall be provided to per-
mit access to all portions of the work.
The compressive strength of the concrete referred to
in this section will be based on the results of two
tests from 6" X 12" concrete test cylinders made and
tested by the Engineer in accordance with ASTM C -31
and C -39. The cylinders shall be cured in
accordance with ASTM C -31.
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At the time of applying the joint sealant, the joint
shall be surface dry, and acceptable to the Engi-
neer. No sealant shall be placed during unsuitable
weather or when the atmospheric temperature is below
50 ° F, or when weather conditions indicate that the
temperature may fall below 32 ° F within 24- hours.
The joint shall be filled from the bottom to the top
without formation of voids. The top of the finished
joint seal shall be between 1/4 -inch and 3/8 -inch
below the finish surface.
At no time shall the emulsion be subjected to a tem-
perature below 40 ° F. Prior to application, the
joint sealant may be warmed if necessary to permit
proper filling of the joints. The heating shall be
carefully controlled to avoid overheating of any
part of the container or mixture and under no cir-
cumstances shall the emulsion be heated to a temper-
ature greater than 130 ° F.
Immediately before applying the sealant, the emul-
sion shall be mixed with the proper amount of paste
setting agent. The components shall be mixed, pre-
ferably with a power mixer, for 5- minutes to produce
a homogeneous material.
2.14.5 Concrete Curing Compound
Curing compound shall consist of a liquid which,
when applied to fresh concrete by means of a spray
gun, will form an impervious membrane over the ex-
posed surfaces of the concrete. Mates and poly -
plastic sheets may be used.
The membrane may be either asphaltic or paraffin
derivatives to which other water - proofing materials
may have been added. Concrete curing compounds
shall be clear or translucent with red fugitive
dye. Curing time shall be a minimum of five (5)
days with temperature above 50 ° F.
2.14.6 Form Coating
All form work to be required shall be coated with an
approved resin based material applied according to
the manufacturer's directions.
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2.15.2 Subgrade for Concrete Structures
Earth subgrade upon which concrete is placed shall
be firm and free from water. Ground water shall be
kept below subgrade until the concrete has set.
When the subgrade is in dry earth, it shall be tho-
roughly dampened with water to ensure that no mois-
ture will be absorbed from the fresh concrete.
2.15.3 Forms
When the design details for the project provide for
the construction of filter or drain material con-
sisting of gravel (or combination of gravel and
sand), which material will be subgrade for concrete,
the placing of steel reinforcement and placement of
concrete shall follow the installation of the filter
or drain material as closely as practical. The fil-
ter or drain material shall be kept de- watered to
the extent necessary to prevent any portion of con-
crete materials being deposited in water.
When the concrete is to be deposited on rock, the
rock shall be fully uncovered, cleaned, and its sur-
face shall be removed to a depth sufficient to ex-
pose sound rock. Bedrock shall be roughly leveled -
off or cut to approximately horizontal and vertical
steps. Seams in the rock shall be grouted under
pressure or otherwise treated as the Engineer may
direct.
Forms shall be of suitable material and of a type,
size, shape, quality, and strength to ensure con-
struction as designed. The forms shall be true to
line and grade, mortar tight, and sufficiently rigid
to resist deflection during placing of the concrete.
The responsibility for their adequacy shall rest
with the Contractor. All dirt, chips, sawdust,
nails and other foreign matter shall be completely
removed from forms before any concrete is deposited
therein. The surfaces of forms shall be smooth and
free from irregularities, dents, sags and holes that
would deface the finished surfaces. Forms previous-
ly used shall be thoroughly cleaned of all dirt,
mortar and foreign matter before being re -used.
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Before concrete is placed in forms, all inside
surfaces of the forms shall be thoroughly treated
with releasing agent as specified herein. Care
shall be exercised that no releasing agent is
deposited on previously placed concrete.
Forms for all surfaces that will not be completely
enclosed or hidden below the permanent surface of
the ground shall be made of surfaced lumber, or
material which will provide a surface at least equal
to surfaced lumber or plywood. Any lumber or mate-
rial which becomes badly checked or warped, prior to
placing concrete, shall not be used.
Forms for all exposed surfaces shall be constructed
of plywood or an approved equal. Plywood for forms
shall be Exterior Type, of the grade "Concrete -Form
Exterior ", conforming to the specifications of the
U. S. Department of Commerce, National Bureau of
Standards, Commercial Standards, latest edition.
Plywood shall be furnished and placed in 48 inch
widths and in uniform lengths of not less than 96
inches, except where the dimension of the member
formed is less than the specified panel dimension.
Plywood shall be placed with the grain of the outer
plies in the direction of the longest span. Where
plywood is attached directly to the studs or joists,
the panels shall be not less than 5/8 inch thick,
and the studs or joists shall be spaced not more
than 12 inches, center -to- center. Plywood less than
5/8 inch thick, otherwise conforming to the require-
ments specified herein, may be used with a contin-
uous backing of 3/4 inch sheeting. All form panels
shall be placed in a neat symmetrical pattern with
the horizontal joists level and continuous. All
joints shall be filled with an approved quick -set-
ting compound and finished flush with the interior
of the form.
Wooden forms for copings and curbs shall have a
thickness of not less than 1 -5/8 inches and a width
of not less than the full depth of coping or curb.
Unless otherwise shown on the plans, all sharp edges
shall be chamfered with 3/4 inch by 3/4 inch trian-
gular fillets. Forms for curved surfaces shall be
so constructed and placed that the finished surface
will not deviate from the arc of the curve by more
than the tolerance shown on the Plans.
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Forms shall be so constructed that portions, where
finishing is required, may be removed without dis-
turbing portions of forms to remain in place.
Forms for girders and slabs shall be cambered as may
be required by the Engineer.
Forms shall, as far as practicable, be so construct-
ed that the form marks will conform to the general
line of the structure.
Form clamps or bolts, approved by the Engineer,
shall be used to fasten forms. The use of twisted
wire loop ties to hold forms in position will not be
permitted, nor shall wooden spreaders be used unless
authorized by the Engineer. Clamps or bolts shall
be of sufficient strength and number to prevent
spreading of the forms. They shall be the break -off
type so that they can be entirely removed or cut
back 1 inch below the finished surface of the con-
crete. All forms for outside surfaces shall be con-
structed with stiff wales at right angles to the
studs, and all form clamps or bolts shall extend
through and fasten such wales.
Form work shall be approved prior to placement of
concrete in the form.
2.15.4 Removal of Forms
The periods of time for form removal set forth here-
in are permissive only and subject to the Contractor
assuming all risks that may be involved. The time
periods are minimum with no allowance therein for
external loads. At times of low temperature, or
other adverse conditions, the Engineer may require
the forms to be kept in place for longer periods of
time.
The time periods are predicated on the use of con-
crete to which no admixtures have been added.
No forms shall be removed until approval of Engineer
is obtained. Forms shall be stripped after the re-
quired time and projecting wire snapped off. Remov-
al shall not proceed faster than the required fin-
ishing procedure can be completed.
Vertical forms shall not be disturbed for at least
twenty -four (24) hours after last concrete in walls
is placed, except as authorized by the Engineer.
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Forms shall remain in place a minimum of twenty -four
(24) hours and be removed only after Engineer's
approval.
2.15.5 Falsework
All falsework shall be designed and constructed to
provide the necessary rigidity and to support the
loads. Falsework for the support of a superstruc-
ture shall be designed to support the loads that
would be imposed if the entire superstructure were
placed at one time.
All falsework, staging, walkways, forms, ladders,
cofferdams, and similar accessories shall equal or
exceed the minimum requirements of the State Divi-
sion of Industrial Safety. Compliance with such
requirements shall not relieve the Contractor from
full responsibility for the adequacy of safety mea-
sures.
2.15.6 Placing Reinforcement
Before placing reinforcing steel, the Contractor
shall submit a reinforcing steel placing plan for
approval of the Engineer.
Reinforcing bars shall be accurately placed as shown
on the plans and shall be firmly and securely held
in position in accordance with Concrete Reinforcing
Steel Institute "Recommended Practice for Placing
Reinforcing Bars ", and by using concrete or metal
chairs, spacers, metal hangers, supporting wires and
other approved devices of sufficient strength to
resist crushing under full load. Metal chairs which
extend to the surface of the concrete (except where
shown on the plans) and wooden supports, shall not
be used.
Placing bars on layers of fresh concrete as the work
progresses and adjusting bars during the placing of
concrete will not be permitted. Before placing in
the forms, all reinforcing steel shall be cleaned
thoroughly of mortar, oil, dirt, loose mill scale,
loose or thick rust, and coatings of any character
that would destroy or reduce the bond. No concrete
shall be deposited until the placing of the rein-
forcing steel has been inspected and approved.
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2.15.7 Splicing
Splices of bars shall be made only where shown on
the plans or as approved by the Engineer. Where
bars are spliced, they shall be lapped at least 30
diameters, unless otherwise shown on the plans.
Splicing shall be accomplished by placing the bars
in contact with each other and wiring them togeth-
er.
Welding of reinforcing steel will not be permitted
unless specifically authorized by the Engineer.
2.15.8 Bending Reinforcement
Bends and hooks in bars shall be made in the manner
prescribed in the "Manual of Standard Practice" of
the American Concrete Institute.
Bars shall not be bent or straightened in a manner
which will injure the material. Bars with kinks or
unspecified bends shall not be used.
2.15.9 Welded Wire Fabric
Welded wire fabric shall be spliced not less than
two meshes. It shall be lifted carefully into its
specified position after the concrete is placed but
still plastic.
2.15.10 Placing Concrete, General
Concrete shall be conveyed, deposited and consoli-
dated by any method which will preclude the segrega-
tion or loss of ingredients.
Chutes used in conveying concrete shall be sloped to
permit concrete of the consistency required to flow
without segregation. Where necessary to prevent
segregation, chutes shall be provided with baffle
boards or a reversed section at the outlet.
Where a sequence for placing concrete is shown on
the plans, no deviation will be permitted unless
approved in writing by the Engineer.
Before depositing concrete, all debris, spreaders,
etc., shall be removed from the space to be occupied
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by the concrete and forms shall be thoroughly wet-
ted. All free standing water shall be removed.
Reinforcing steel and form shall be free of scale,
oil film, hardened concrete. Formwork shall have
specified coatings.
Concrete shall be deposited as rapidly and as near
as practicable in its final position, and shall not
be caused to flow in a manner to permit or cause
segregation. Runways shall be provided so that
wheelbarrows or buggies containing concrete will not
run over reinforcing steel or planks resting on
steel. Just before placing new concrete on olcl con-
crete in walls, a modified grout consisting of the
same mix as the concrete minus one -half of the
coarse aggregates shall be deposited to a depth of
six (6) inches before placing the regular concrete
mix. Concrete shall be worked and vibrated mechani-
cally with suitable appliances until it closes snug-
ly against all surfaces and is in perfect and com-
plete contact with all embedded reinforcement and
other metals.
Horizontal construction joints shall have a slurry
coating of 1 -part cement and 3 -parts of sand mixed
with a solution of 1 -part "Acryl 60" to 3 -parts of
water prior to placing modified 6 -inch mix noted
above. This slurry shall be applied by pumping or
other means to assure that about 1/2 -inch thick
coating of the slurry shall cover the surface of the
joint. The 6 -inch thick modified mix noted in the
above paragraph shall follow not more than 60 min-
utes later. "Acryl 60" shall be as manufactured by
Standard Wall Products, Miami, Florida.
2.15.11 Notification
The Contractor shall give the Engineer written
notice of at least 24 -hours in advance of placing
concrete in any part of the work so that the Engi-
neer may make final inspection of the preparations
of the location fr such placing. No concrete shall
be placed except in the presence of the Engineer.
2.15.12 Construction Joints
Construction joints shall be placed only in posi-
tions approved by Engineer or as indicated on draw-
ings. Exposed concrete face of construction joints
shall be kept continuously wet from time of initial
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set until pouring of new concrete against it. The
contact surface shall be thoroughly cleaned by chip-
ping the entire surface not earlier than 8 days
after the first pour or jet washing the surface, not
less than 3 -1/2 nor more than 6 -1/2 hours after the
concrete is placed, or by sandblasting. The joint
surface shall consist of clean aggregate solidly
embedded in the mortar matrix. All wash water shall
be entirely removed from the surface. All construc-
tion joints in waterbearing tanks, except joints
above water level, shall have "waterstops" install-
ed; also, any additional ones shown on drawings.
All waterstop splices, joints, corners, or intersec-
tions shall be welded.
Watertight concrete is required for all submerged
structures and waterbearing structures. Any cracks
or imperfections developing at any point shall be
repaired to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
Where concrete construction is proposed to be ex-
tended at a later date, the walls and floors shall
be stubbed 24- inches. The contractor shall supply,
and cast -in, screwed insert anchors with protective
plugs in the face of the stub walls and floors. The
contractor shall supply the Owner with the screw -in
re -bar connectors, compatible with the insert
anchor, for use when the construction is extended.
2 15.13 Slabs
Subgrade shall be in form as shown on drawings to
receive slab concrete. Slabs shall be poured in one
continuous operation between expansion joints.
2.15.14 Walls
Walls shall be poured in horizontal layers not to
exceed 18" thickness in such a manner that prevents
segregation of constituents or accumulation of hard-
ened concrete on the forms or metal reinforcement
above the level of the concrete. Total height of
any one pour shall not exceed 12'0 ". Free fall of
concrete into wall forms shall not excess 4'0" with-
out the use of pipes or tremies. Pipes and tremies
shall be at least 6 inches in diameter.
2.15.15 Depositing
To avoid segregation, concrete shall be deposited as
near to its final position as is practicable. The
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use of vibrators for extensive shifting of the mass
of concrete will not be permitted. Concrete that
has partially hardened, has been retempered, or is
contaminated by foreign materials shall not be depo-
sited in the structure.
Concrete shall be placed in horizontal layers inso-
far as practical. Placing shall start at the low
point and proceed upgrade unless otherwise permitted
by the Engineer. Concrete shall be placed in a con-
tinuous operation between construction joints and
shall be terminated with square ends and level tops
unless otherwise shown on the plans.
2.15.16 Consolidating
Concrete shall be thoroughly consolidated in a man-
ner that will encase the reinforcement and inserts,
fill the forms, and produce a surface or even tex-
ture free of rock pockets and excessive voids.
Structural concrete shall be consolidated by means
of high frequency internal vibrators of a type, size
and number approved by the Engineer. The location,
manner and duration of the application of the vibra-
tors shall be such as to secure maximum consolida-
tion of the concrete without separation of the mor-
tar and coarse aggregate, and without causing water
or cement paste to flush to the surface. Internal
vibrators shall not be held against the forms or
reinforcing steel.
The number of vibrators employed shall be sufficient
to consolidate the concrete within 15 minutes after
it has been deposited in the forms. At least two
vibrators in good operating conditions shall be
available at the site of the structure in which more
than 25 cubic yards of concrete is to be placed.
Approved external vibrators for consolidating con-
crete will be permitted when the concrete is not
accessible to internal vibration. Forms and false -
work shall be designed and constructed to resist
displacement or damage from external vibration.
2.15.17 Walkways
Walkways and platforms shall be provided for person-
nel and equipment at a level convenient for the con-
crete placement and to permit the performance of all
operations necessary for the completion of such work
including finishing.
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Surfaces not true to elevation or pitched to drain,
where specified, loose or roughened surfaces, and
high points as noted below shall be considered to be
defective work and shall be removed and repaired as
directed by the Engineer.
Top edges of walls, if not otherwise shown on the
drawings, shall be finished with a three - quarter
inch (3/4 ") chamber edger, the flanges of which
shall be ground to a knife edge to produce as little
a burr as possible. Remaining burrs on the lower
side of the finished chamber after the form is re-
moved should be rubbed off and the surface left in a
smooth, workmanlike condition.
Refer to Item No. 2.16.7 for Schedule of Finishes.
2.16.2 Class 1 - Steel Trowel Finish
The surface shall be steel - troweled to a dense
smooth finish to compact and seal the surface.
Except where required to remove imperfections, a
single -pass trowelling shall be applied.
2.16.3 Class 2 - Broom Finish
The concrete surface shall first be steel troweled
as specified above and before final set, the surface
shall be slightly roughened by means of a broom or a
burlap mat.
2.16.4 Class 3 - Ordinary Formed Surface
As forms are removed, the Engineer shall inspect
surface. Any poor joints, voids, honeycombs, or
rock pockets of a minor nature deeper than 1/4 inch
shall be immediately repaired by cutting back to a
full solid surface in a manner to form a key for
grout. Voids shall be filled with nonshrink "Tho-
rite" patching plaster applied according to the
manufacturer's recommendations. All fins or other
undesirable projections shall be chipped back on
interior or exposed surfaces. Form nails, wires, or
any metallic debris shall be removed or set below
the surface and patched with nonshrink "Thorite"
patching plaster. " Thorite" shall be as manufactur-
ed by Standard Dry Wall Products, Miami, Florida, or
approved equal.
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2.15.18 Placing Concrete Under Adverse Weather Conditions
Concrete for structures shall not be placed on fro-
zen ground nor shall it be mixed or placed while the
atmospheric temperature is below 35 ° F, unless ade-
quate means are employed to heat the aggregates and '
water, and satisfactory provisions have been made
for protecting the work.
Concrete slabs shall not be placed on frozen ground,
nor shall concrete be mixed or placed when the at-
mospheric temperature is below 35 ° F, or when condi-
tions indicate that the temperature may fall to 35 ° F
within 24 hours, except with the written permission
of the Engineer and only after such precautionary
measures for the protection of the pavement have
been taken as he may direct.
Concrete shall be effectively protected from freez-
ing or frost for a period of five (5) days after
placing.
Concrete for structures shall not be mixed or placed
while the atmospheric temperature is above 115 ° F un-
less adequate means are employed to cool the aggre-
gate and water and satisfactory provisions have been
made for protecting the work. In any case, tempera-
ture of the concrete as placed shall not exceed
90 ° F. nor be less than 50 ° F.
Concrete placement shall be stopped when rainfall is
sufficient to cause damage to the work.
2.16 FINISHING TYPES
2.16.1 General
All finished or formed surfaces shall conform accu-
rately to the shape, alignment, grades, and sections
as shown on the drawings or prescribed by the Engi-
neer. Surfaces shall be free from fins, bulges,
ridges, offsets, honeycombing, or roughness of any
kind, and shall present a finished, smooth, contin-
uous hard surface. All sharp angles shall be round-
ed or beveled. Any formed surface to be painted
shall be free of any material that will be detrimen-
tal to the paint. Defective work shall be treated
as noted elsewhere in this specification.
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2.16.5 Class 4 - Brush Coated for Formed Surfaces
The concrete surface shall first receive the treat-
ment as specified for Class 3 surface treatment.
Immediately thereafter a brush coat of "Thoroseal"
plus "Acryl 60" shall be applied to the surface at
the rate of 2 pounds per square yard and worked into
the minor voids. Overall effect shall be an even
coating showing only brush marks. After one or two
hours, depending on the ambient weather conditions,
use a nylon brush with plain water to work out all
brush marks. "Thoroseal" and "Acryl 60" shall be as
manufactured by Standard Dry Wall Products, Miami,
Florida, or approved equal.
2.16.6 Class 5 - Plaster Coated Formed Sufaces
The concrete surface shall first receive the treat-
ment as specified for Class 3 surface treatment.
Immediately thereafter the surface shall receive a
finish coating of "Thoroseal " plaster mix applied by
trowel and finished with a rubber Thoro float to a
smooth even textured surface. The "Thoroseal" plas-
ter mix shall be mixed with water and "Acryl 60"
according to the manufacturer's instructions. The
finish coat shall be a minimum of 1/8" in thickness
with a lightly textured grain finish. Color shall
be an off -white as selected by the Engineer. "Tho-
roseal" and "Acryl 60" shall be as manufactured by
Standard Dry Wall Products, Miami, Florida, or ap-
proved equal.
2.16.7 Schedule of Finishes
Item Surface Finish
Treatment Plant Exterior, underground Cis 3
Treatment Plant Exterior, above grade Class 5
Treatment Plant Interior, above waterline Class 4
Treatment Plant Interior, below waterline Class 3
Walkways Exterior Class 2
Floor Slabs in control building plant shall be Class
2 unless otherwise noted on Drawings.
Surfaces not specifically mentioned shall receive
Class 1 or Class 3 treatment as appropriate except
where otherwise approved by the Engineer.
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2.17 OPENINGS FOR INSTALLATION OF,
AND PREPARATION FOR, OTHER WORK
The Contractor's attention is directed to the fact
that openings must be left in structures for the
installation of mechanical equipment, piping and
wiring and that certain mechanical and electrical
appurtenances and foundation anchor bolts are to be
embedded in concrete, and that some of such work is
unavoidably omitted from the drawings.
The Contractor shall examine all drawings to deter-
mine the relation of concrete work with all other
work, and shall attend to the following matters:
Openings shall be left in floor and walls for ducts,
flues, pipes, conduits, etc., required for mechani-
cal, electrical, and plumbing installations. Open-
ings not shown on the drawings or details shall be
subject to approval by the Engineer. Any additional
openings or changes in size or location of.the open-
ings shown on the drawings, if deemed necessary by
the Engineer, shall be provided by the Contractor in
proper time to prevent unnecessary cutting of con-
crete work, and no additional payment shall be made
therefor. Wood, if used for pipe holes, shall be
completely removed after the concrete has set. If
metal is used, it shall be removed or cut off as
directed by the Engineer. After piping is install-
ed, concrete shall be filled in solid between the
edge of the hole and the piping, leaving clearance,
where necessary, for contraction and expansion.
Inserts: The Contractor shall organize the setting
and maintaining in all correct positions, all work
required to be embedded in the concrete, and fur-
nished and installed as specified under other sec-
tions of these specifications, including anchor
bolts, anchors, electrical conduits, wood inserts
and nailing blocks, reglets, dovetail slots, pipe
sleeves, thimbles, and other work as required. Wood
inserts and nailing blocks that will be concealed
shall be Wolmanized, or given two (2) coats of creo-
sote oil before placing in forms. Pipes other than
electrical, shall not be permitted in structural
concrete, except where indicated on the drawings.
Where required in slabs, piping shall be located in
center thereof.
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2.18 DEFECTIVE WORK
2.19 TESTS
If the defective work is judged by the Engineer to
be major in character or concrete does not conform
with lines shown on drawings, the Contractor will be
required to replace the work or repair it in a man-
ner satisfactory to the Engineer at the Contractor's
expense.
2.19.1 General
Testing Laboratory fees will be at the expense of
the Owner. The Contractor shall cooperate and allow
three (3) test cylinders to be taken for each day's
pour of concrete or each 150 cubic yards. The in-
spection of the work and the certification of the
Testing Laboratory or any other body shall not re-
lieve the Contractor of obligation to fulfill his
contract as specified, and defective work shall be
replaced and unsuitable materials may be rejected,
notwithstanding that such defective work or unsuit-
able materials may have been overlooked by the Engi
neer and the Testing Laboratory.
2.19.2 Aggregates
Aggregates shall be tested before the concrete mix
is established and, whenever the source of an aggre-
gate is changed for testing, a 10 pound sample of
fine aggregate and a 10 pound sample of each average
quality and grading of the aggregate in question,
shall be delivered to the Testing Laboratory in suf-
ficient time to avoid delay in the work.
2.19.3 Cylinders
One set of three (3) test cylinders shall be made
for each day's pour of 150 cubic yards or less of
each class of concrete. All testing shall be in
accordance to ASTM lastest revisions thereof.
Cylinders shall be numbered and dated and the point
from which the sample was taken noted. The Owner
will supply the molds. The Engineer will take sam-
ples in accordance with Method for Compression Test
Specimens, ASTM C- 31 -62T, store sample for 24- hours,
and deliver them to the Testing Laborabory. Tests
will be made at 7 day and 28 day age, in accordance
with ASTM C- 39 -64.
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2.19.4 Strength
Should the strength of the concrete, as shown by the
test specimens, fall below the specified value, the
Engineer shall have the right to require additional
curing of those portions of the structure represent-
ed by control specimens which failed to show the re-
quired strength. In the event that such additional
curing does not give the strength required, the
Engineer shall have the right to require strengthen-
ing or replacement of those portions of the struc-
ture which fail to develop the required strength.
All extra work done as a result of any low strengths
of the control specimens shall be performed at the
expense of the Contractor.
2.20 CLEANING
All slabs shall be swept clean and washed prior to
delivery of the completed project to the Owner.
2.21 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
No separate payment for work performed under this
Item. Include cost of same in Contract prices bid
for item of which this work is a component part.
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ITEM NO. 3 - PAINTING (GENERAL - OTHER THAN TANKS)
3.1 DESCRIPTION
This work consists of furnishing all labor,
materials, equipment and performance of all operations re-
quired to paint all structures, piping, equipment and ma-
chinery which does not already have a finished paint surface
or similar coating. Pre - painted equipment not matching in
color or having paint chipped off shall be re- painted or
touched up as directed by the Engineer.
3.2 MATERIALS
The following paint materials shall be used un-
less specified otherwise:
Item to be Painted
Ferrous metals Fed. Spec. TT -P -86a Grey
(Red Lead)
Exposed wood (outside)
Primer Final Coat
Metal Building Colors
(See Item No. 6 - Booster Pump Selected by
Station Bldg.) Owner
3.3 PAINTING METHODS
All surfaces to be painted shall be cleaned,
prepared and painted in accordance with the recommendation of
the paint manufacturer.
3.4 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
Measurement and payment for painting shall be
included in the lump sum price bid on the contract for the
item of work of which this is a component part.
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2 coats
Dupont Lucite
(white)
ITEM NO. 4 - WATER PIPELINES, FITTINGS, VALVES,
AND APPURTENANCES
4.1 DESCRIPTION
This section of the Specifications shall govern
for all materials incorporated in the work as pertains to
construction of water pipelines and appurtenances.
4.2 MATERIALS - PIPE
Steel pipe shall conform to current AWWA Stan-
dards C201 and C202.
Galvanized iron pipe shall be standard
strength, threaded and coupled.
Cast iron pipe shall conform to current AWWA
Standards C106 or C108 and shall be thickness Class 22 and
pressure Class 150 except where otherwise shown. All cast
iron pipe shall be cement mortar lined in accordance with
AWWA C104. Exposed plant piping shall be flanged and buried
pipe shall be push -on joint, except where shown otherwise on
the Plans. Fittings for buried pipe may be mechanical joint
or push -on joint, unless shown otherwise on the Plans.
Ductile iron pipe and concrete steel cylinder
pipe shall conform to current AWWA Standards for pressure
class as shown on the Plans.
Asbestos cement pipe (AC) shall conform to cur-
rent AWWA Standard C400 for pressure Class 200, as shown on
the Plans. Fittings shall conform to AWWA Standard C110
(Ring -Tite or equal).
Copper pipe shall conform to ASTM Specification
B88 for Type K seamless annealed. Underground piping shall
be joined with flared fittings.
All pipe shall be of domestic origin unless
satisfactory warranty is provided.
4.3 MATERIALS - VALVES AND FIRE HYDRANTS
All gate valves shall conform to current AWWA
Standard C -500 and have a minimum working pressure rating of
150 psi for gate valves 14" and larger and 200 psi for gate
valves 2" through 12 ". Gate valves shall have a clear water-
way equal to the full nominal diameter of the valve and shall
be opened by turning counter - clockwise.
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All butterfly valves shall conform to current
A.W.W.A. Standard C -504 and shall be Dresser Style 1450 or
approved equal.
Check valves shall be of the flanged silent
type as manufactured by the Valve and Primer Corporation, 600
Series or approved equal.
Curb stops and corporation stops shall be
bronze, conform to current AWWA Standards, and be equal to
those as manufactured by Hays, Mueller, or Ford.
Air release valves shall be the float and lever
type as manufactured by the Valve and Primer Corporation.
All underground valves shall be equipped with
cast iron valve boxes except where shown otherwise on the
Plans. A minimum of one valve wrench shall be furnished to
the Owner.
4.4 GRANULAR MATERIAL FOR PIPE BEDDING
AND PIPE ZONE BACKFILL
Granular material for pipe bedding and pipe
zone backfill shall be produced from crushed limestone or pit
run coarse sand. River sand will not be permitted. The max-
imum particle size shall not exceed one -half inch (1/2 ") and
the material shall not contain excess fine material which
would cause it to become muddy when saturated or "set -up"
when dried. Limestone screenings or quarry waste will not be
permitted.
Gravel, crushed gravel, crushed slag or crushed
stone clean of clay, slate, schist or soft particles of sand-
stone. Maximum percent of wear, 35% as determined by test
method Tex - 410 -A. Gradation as follows:
Retained on 1/2" Sieve 0
Retained on 3/8" Sieve 0 -20
Retained on No. 4 Sieve 65 -100
Retained on No. 10 Sieve 98 -100
Submit sample to the Engineer for approval
prior to starting construction.
4.5 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
Measurement and payment for water pipeline,
fittings, valves, and appurtenances shall be included in the
lump sum price bid on the contract for the item of work of
which this is a component part.
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ITEM NO. 5 - INSTALLATION OF WATER LINES
5.1 DESCRIPTION
This section of the Specifications shall govern
the installation of water lines.
5.2 CHECKING PIPE
Each load of pipe delivered to the job site
will be checked by the Inspector and Contractor to assure
that it meets Specifications. When a load of pipe is found
to have inadequate wall thickness or tolerances greater than
specified, randomly selected samples of the pipe shall be im-
mediately sent to a suitable commercial laboratory by the
Engineer, with instructions to check the pipe for compliance
with approved Specifications for the specific contract. When
the laboratory selected concurs that the pipe does not meet
Specifications, it is to be understood that all of the pipe
delivered to the site will be immediately removed and replac-
ed by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Owner.
Cost of testing of pipe shall be borne by the Contractor.
5.3 EXCAVATION, BEDDING AND BACKFILL - TRENCH
The Contractor shall perform all excavation of
every description and of whatever substances encountered, to
the depths indicated on the drawings or otherwise specified.
During excavation, material suitable for backfilling shall be
piled in an orderly manner a sufficient distance from the
banks of the trench to avoid overloading and to prevent
slides or cave -ins. All excavated materials not required or
suitable for backfill shall be removed and disposed of at the
expense of the Contractor. Grading shall be done as may be
necessary to prevent surface water from accumulating in the
trench. Any accumulation of water shall be removed by pump-
ing or by other approved methods. Sheeting and shoring shall
be done as may be necessary for the protection of the work
and for the safety of the personnel. Unless otherwise indi-
cated, excavation shall be by open cut. Excavation shall
comprise all materials encountered, including rock, clay,
silt, sand, mulch, gravel, hardpan, loose shale, loose stone
in masses, and all other natural deposits or filled -in mater-
ials of whatsoever nature involved.
Trenches shall be of necessary width as shown
on the detail on the Plans for the proper laying of the pipe,
and banks shall be as nearly vertical as practicable. Exca-
vate pipe trench to provide for a minimum of six inches (6 ")
of granular bedding material under the pipe, if required.
The pipeline shall be laid to the minimum cover as indicated
on the Plans.
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Backfill Procedure at the Pipe Zone - The pipe
zone is defined as the area from six inches (6 ") below the
bottom of the pipe to twelve inches (12 ") above the top of
the pipe. All pipelines where rock is encountered at the
pipe depth shall be laid on six inches (6 ") of compacted ap-
proved granular bedding material. After the pipe has been
laid, the remainder of the pipe shall be backfilled with ap-
proved granular bedding material. The material shall be
deposited and compacted simultaneously on both sides of the
pipe in approximately six inch (6 ") layers. This procedure
shall be continued to an elevation twelve inches (12 ") above
the top of the pipe.
After the pipe is laid, the pipe zone may be
backfilled with select material from the trench, free from
rocks or clods larger than three - quarters of an inch (3/4 "),
deposited and compacted simultaneously on both sides of the
pipe in approximately six inch (6 ") layers. Walking or work-
ing on the completed pipeline, except as necessary in tamping
or backfilling, will not be permitted until the trench has
been backfilled at least twelve inches (12 ") above the top of
pipe.
Backfill Procedure Above Pipe Zone - Backfill
above the pipe zone shall continue in approximately six inch
(6 ") layers. No rocks or clods over five inches (5 ") in
their greatest dimension will be permitted in the backfill.
All compaction shall be accomplished by mechanical means,
water tamping or jetting of backfill.
5.4 PIPE INSTALLATION
All pipe shall be installed in accordance with
the manufacturer's recommendations. Installation of asbestos
cement water pipe shall conform with AWWA Standard C603 and
installation of cast iron water mains shall conform with AWWA
Standard C600, except that these technical specifications
shall take precedence.
The pipe shall be kept clean of all foreign
matter. At the termination of pipe laying, the open end of
the pipeline shall be closed off by a suitable cover until
laying operations are resumed.
Exposed plant piping and /or creek pipeline
crossings shall be adequately supported by steel or concrete
pipe supports.
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5.5 PROTECTION OF EXISTING UTILITIES
Existing utilities shall be protected from dam-
age during the excavation and backfilling of trenches, and if
damaged, shall be repaired by the Contractor at his expense.
The Contractor shall verify the location of existing utili-
ties far enough in advance of construction so that necessary
adjustment of alignment and /or grade may be made. The Con-
tractor shall give the Owner of the existing utility or pipe-
line proper notice when his construction will affect their
facilities.
5.6 PAVEMENT AND /OR RAILROAD CROSSINGS
Where a utility crosses under a street, road or
railroad, the excavation or boring shall be as shown on the
Plans and shall conform with the requirements of the permit.
The Contractor shall notify the Highway Department Mainte-
nance Foreman, County Commissioner and /or representative of
the railroad company when a crossing affects their facili-
ties. Such notice shall be given at least 48 hours before
crossing.
5.7 SETTING VALVE AND VALVE BOXES
Valves, valve boxes, and fire hydrants shall be
installed where shown on the drawings and directly by the
Engineer, and shall be set plumb. Valve boxes shall be cen-
tered on the valves. Where feasible, valves shall be located
outside the area of roads and streets. Earth fill shall be
carefully tamped around each valve box to a distance of 4
feet on all sides of the box, or to the undisturbed trench
face if less than four feet (4').
5.8 TESTS FOR WATER MAINS
All testing of pipe shall be done under the
supervision of the City, and the Contractor shall furnish all
equipment and material for the testing and shall perform such
tests as described as follows:
a. Duration
The duration of the hydrostatic test shall
be a minimum of four (4) hours.
b. Pressure
The pipeline shall be tested so that the
pressure at the lowest point in the test section is at least
100 %, but not greater than 120% of the pipe pressure class of
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the pipe, and the minimum pressure at the highest point in
the test section is not less than 85% of the pipe pressure
class of the pipe.
pipe.
where:
Ductile iron shall be tested as a Class 150
c. Allowable Leakage
The maximum allowable leakage for push -on
joints is the number of gallons per hour as determined by the
following formula:
L = ND 1P
3,700
L = Allowable leakage in gallons /per hour
N = Number of joints in the length of pipe tested
D = Nominal diameter of the pipe in inches
P = Average of the maximum and minimum pressures
within the test section in psi.
5.9 DISINFECTION OF COMPLETED WATER LINE
Before being placed in service, the entire sys-
tem shall be disinfected and thoroughly flushed until two
consecutive samples of chlorine free water from each line is
found to be free of organisms of the Coli - Aerogenes group.
The disinfection and submission of samples by the Contractor
shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Texas
Department of Health Resources. If granular calcium hypo -
chlorite is used, it must first be dissolved in water. HTH
(granular or powder) shall be placed in each joint of pipe as
it is laid.
5.10 CLEAN -UP
Upon completion of the installation of the
water lines, distribution systems, and appurtenances, all de-
bris and surplus materials resulting from the work shall be
removed.
5.11 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
All piping, valves, fittings and other appur-
tenances will be measured and paid for at the contract lump
sum as bid on the contract for the item of work of which this
is a component part.
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ITEM NO. 6 - BOOSTER PUMP STATION BUILDING
6.1 GENERAL
These Specifications describe a 30' x 44'
(outside slab dimension) metal building for the Booster Pump
Station in Round Rock, Texas. The work includes clearing and
excavation, foundation and building construction and plumb-
ing, electrical and mechanical installations. The Contractor
shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools and all
incidentals for accomplishing the work as shown on the Plans
and as described in these Specifications.
The building manufacturer shall coordinate
with the Contractor and Electrician for the addition of fram-
ing, where necessary, to mount and support control panels.
6.2 REINFORCED_ CONCRETE FOUNDATION
The building manufacturer shall supply a foun-
dation design to support the building. The foundation design
included in the Plans is a minimal design without considera-
tion of the building. The building foundation design shall
modify the design presented in the Plans, as required.
2 - Concrete.
6.3 STEEL
Reinforced concrete shall conform to Item No.
Steel bars form reinforcing shall conform to
the current Specifications for "Billet -Steel Bars for Con-
crete Reinforcement" ASTM Designation A -15, Structural and
Intermediate Grades, and when placed in the work shall be
free from dirt, rust, mill scale, grease, oil, or other for-
eign matter that will reduce the bond. All steel shall be
domestic.
6.4 SITE WORK
The Contractor shall grade the site so that
the floor slab shall be level or sloped as shown on the
Plans. Fill material shall be imported as required, and such
fill material shall have a plasticity index of not more than
16. Fill material and floor subgrade shall be compacted to
95% of maximum density at optimum moisture in accordance with
AASHO T -99.
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6.5 FLOOR SLAB
It shall be Contractor's responsibility to
ensure that the floor slab is laid to the proper grade. The
Owner will set a bench mark, if not already set at the site,
for the slab and a location stake for one corner of the slab.
It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to locate the
other corners so that building dimensions and angles are cor-
rect. A grade beam shall be around all sides, and tie beams
as shown on the Plans. The floor slab shall be 6 inches
thick and shall be reinforced by No. 3 bars spaced 12 inches
apart each direction. Reinforcing steel shall be held in
position by supporting chairs or by other means as approved
by the Engineer.
Concrete work shall be as described in Item
No. 2 - Concrete.
6.6 BUILDING
The building shall be 30 feet wide and at
least 44 feet long (30' x 44') with a clear span throughout
and shall have an eave height of 18'0" on the high side and
shall have a roof slope as shown on the Plans. Framing shall
be of steel in accordance with AISC and AISI design and gauge
specifications anchored to slab with 5/8" bolts. Covering
shall be 26 gauge multi -rib galvanized steel panels, long
continuous length, with 1/4" hexagonal head, cadmium - plated,
self- tapping screws with steel back neoprene washers. Gables
shall be flashed with galvanized box -type facia trim. Wea-
ther- seal box gutters shall be provided.
Galvanized steel for gutters, downspouts,
trim, flashing, and other miscellaneous uses shall be 26
gauge or heavier and shall conform to ASTM A -446, 1.25 ounce
coating and shall be white. Eaves gutters, 4 -1/2" x 6 ",
shall be formed to match the sculptured profile of the gable
facia and equipped with heavy gauge, galvanized adjustable
supports of 24 -inch centers. Square downspouts shall be
equipped with wall attachments, 45 elbows at the floor line
and precast concrete splash blocks. Gutters shall not be
installed over doors.
Metal wall and roof panels shall be coated on
both sides with heavy -duty rolled on color in a shade select-
ed by the Engineer. Color coatings on the exterior side of
the panels shall have a 5 -year performance rating. The in-
terior side of the panels shall have a white wash coat.
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The roof shall have standard ribbed white
plastic skylights as shown on the building Plans.
The building shall include two (2) circular
turbine ventilators with 20" throat, bird- screens, and ad-
justable dampers, chain operated from plant floor.
Two (2) overhead doors, 12 feet wide by 12
feet high (12' x 12') shall be provided, located as shown on
the Plans. The doors shall be roll -up type and chain operat-
ed.
The building shall include an "I" beam above
the centerline of the booster pumps, complete with trolley
and 2 -ton hoist with required chain operator for operation
from the floor.
Design Criteria:
(a) Structural Mill shapes and welded plate
sections shall be designed in accordance with the latest edi-
tion of AISC, "Specification for the Design, Fabrication and
Erection of Structural Steel for Buildings ". Cold formed
steel members shall be designed in accordance with the latest
edition of AISC, "Light Gauge Cold- Formed Steel Design Man-
ual".
(b) Roof line load shall be applied to the
horizontal roof projection and shall be 20 psf. A design
wind loading of 25 psf shall be applied to the primary fram-
ing and bracing in accordance with the MBMA "Recommended
Design Practices Manual ". A design wind pressure 25 psf
shall be applied to the wall panels and girts. The structure
shall be designed to withstand an uplift pressure of 31.25
psf.
(c) The building manufacturer shall furnish a
letter of design certification with the seal of a registered
professional engineer in the State of Texas. This certifica-
tion shall be submitted prior to commencement of construc-
tion.
Structural Framing
(a) Primary and secondary structural framing
shall be shop fabricated and field bolted. If required for
minor modification of secondary framing or for field located
accessories, field cutting, drilling and welding, shall be
noted on drawings of building manufacturer.
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(b) Steel structural members fabricated from
plate or bar stock shall have the flanges and webs joined on
one side of the web by a full penetration continuous automa-
tic submerged arc welding process and shall have a minimum
yield strength of 42,000 psi (ASTM A -529). Subject to ap-
proved design stress analysis on frame prior to fabrication.
(c) Hot rolled sheet, plate and strip used in
welded plate sections shall conform to the requirements of
ASTM A -36, A -529, A -572 Grade 42, or A -570 Grade E, as re-
quired by design. Hot rolled sheet and strip used in cold
formed members shall conform to the requirements of ASTM
A -245 Grade E, or A -570 Grade D, with a minimum yield
strength of 50,000 psi.
(d) Cold formed sections shall be manufactur-
ed by precision roll or brake forming.
(e) Shop connections shall be welded in ac-
cordance with the AWS Standard "Structure Welding Code" lat-
est edition. Welders and the welding process shall have been
previously certified by an independent testing laboratory.
Flange to web welds shall be by hand arc process. Butt welds
in flange and web plates shall be full penetration.
(f) Field connections shall be bolted. High
strength bolts shall be installed by the turn of the nut
method. Bolts shall be:
Bolts; ASTM A -325
ASTM A -307
Primary connections - High Strength
Secondary connections - Machine Bolts;
(g) Primary framing shall be either welded
built -up sections or structural mill shapes, either constant
or tapered section.
(h) Purlines, girts and eave struts shall be
either cold formed or structural mill sections.
(i) Base angles for attaching the bottom of
the wall panels will be continuous and anchored to the con-
crete foundation.
(j) Flange bracing shall be cold formed and
shall laterally brace the inside unsupported flange of pri-
mary framing as required by the design.
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(k) Framed openings shall be structurally
framed as required by the design loads.
(1) Shop painting. All fabricated structural
steel, after inspection for accuracy of fabrication, shall be
cleaned to remove loose mill scale, rust, flux, dirt, and
other foreign matter, and receive one coat of shop primer.
6.7 METAL BUILDING ACCESSORIES
Personnel Doors
Door frames shall be furnished with weather -
tight head and jamb trim. Door leaves and frames shall be
bonderized and painted one coat rust inhibitive quality pri-
mer, neutral tan color, oven dried, and conforms to ASTM
specifications #D -714 and #B -117 for humidity cabinet and
salt spray tests. Finish paint system shall be two coats of
enamel of color to match building.
Door leaves: Door leaves shall be standard
duty, seamless hollow steel construction conforming to com-
mercial standard CS242 -62, U. S. Department of Commerce, and
the Steel Door Institute Specifications for Type I Classifi-
cation. Door leaf shall be 3' -0" x 7' -0" x 1 -3/4" with No.
20 gauge, roller leveled, prime quality, cold rolled, seam-
less, steel face sheets. Door leaf core shall be one piece
honeycomb securely bonded to both face sheets. Door leaf
edges shall be mechanically interlocked. Door leaves shall
be mortised for 4 -1/2" template hinges and prepared for gov-
ernment series 160 type locksets.
Door frames: Door frames shall be 16 gauge
steel, with 2" face, 5 -3/4" deep. Door frame corners shall
be mitered on knock -down frames. Hinge jambs are mortised
for 4 -1/2" x 4 -1/2" template hinges. Lock jambs are prepared
for government series 160 lock strike. Two rubber door
silencers shall be furnished for strike jambs or frame
heads.
Hardware: Hinges shall be 4 -1/2" x 4 -1/2" by
10 gauge, full mortise, plain bearing, steel prime painted,
three per door leaf. Lockset shall be standard duty, bronze
plated, keyed alike, government series 160 A or equal.
Overhead Door Openings
Overhead door openings shall include a cold -
formed structural framed opening and weathertight head and
jamb trim. All necessary framing and hardware for installa-
tion and operation of the doors will be provided by the door
manufacturer.
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Aluminum Windows (As Shown On Plans)
Windows shall conform with all requirements of
the A.A.M.A. 302.9 -1972 (Architectural Aluminum Manufacturers
Association), master specifications DH -A2 HP and HS- BI -HP,
and ANSI A134 -1 -1972. Type and sizes as shown on the draw-
ings shall be furnished with all necessary hardware.
Materials: All structural members of windows
shall be of extruded aluminum 6063 -T5 alloy, .062" thick
within commercial tolerances and A.A.M.A. specifications.
Structural aluminum shall have ultimate tensile strength of
22 ksi, and a yield strength of 16 ksi. Glass shall comply
as to ratings of design pressure in high wind zone areas.
Exposed surfaces of all aluminum members are to have a Class
I extruded mill finish.
Windows shall be horizontal or vertical slide
windows as shown on the Plans. Slide windows' sash shall not
be removable and shall slide on extruded rigid vinyl glides.
Sash checkrail shall be tubular hollow extrusions for addi-
tional strength. Glazing shall consist of S.S.B. glass.
Removable half screens shall be provided with
fiberglass mesh.
Skylights and Wallights
Translucent skylight and wallight panels shall
be moulded to the configuration of the covering and shall be
of polyester base fiberglass reinforced. The skylights and
wallights shall be white with an approximate light transmis-
sion of 60% and heat transmission of 30 %. Skylight(s) shall
be provided in locations as shown on the Plans.
Standard duty skylights and wallights shall be
0.060 inch nominal thickness conforming to Commercial Stan-
dard CS 214 -57, Type II, Fire Retardant, U. S. Department of
Commerce.
6.8 INSULATION
This section includes partition insulation
necessary to insulate walls and ceiling in the metal build-
ing.
The roof and outside walls shall have a 1 -1/2"
thick fiberglass blanket -type insulation with a minimum "R"
value of 5 and a 0.004" vinyl vapor barrier facing on one
side. Insulation shall be supported between steel members by
a 2" galvanized wire mesh.
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6.9 CAULKING
This section includes caulking, sealing and
other related items necessary to complete project. Include
as the major part of the work: sealing of joints between
exterior perimeters of door frames, window frames, louver
frames, and other items occurring in openings in exterior
walls. All other exterior sealing as required to provide
weathertight conditions in exterior walls. Caulking around
perimeters of interior door and window frames. All other
interior caulking.
Guarantee
The cauling and sealant applicator shall fur-
nish to the Owner, a written guarantee covering all defects
of materials and workmanship that occur within a period of
one year from the date of final completion of the building.
Should any leaks or other defects in materials or workmanship
develop within this time the caulking and sealant applicator
shall be bound by the guarantee to make all necessary repairs
and replacement at no cost to the Owner.
Materials
Exterior sealant for general use shall be gun -
grade, one -part acrylic based, liquid polymer sealant meeting
Federal Specification TT -S- 00230; equal to "Mono - Lasto - Meric"
by Tremco Manufacturing Company.
Interior caulking compound for general use
shall be gun -grade elastic compound, meeting Federal Speci-
fication TT- C -598B; equal to "Synthetic Resin" by the Tremco
Manufacturing Company.
Installing
Compound shall generally be applied by means
of hand guns, without smearing of adjacent surfaces.
Sufficient pressure shall be used to solidly
fill all voids and joints.
Caulk joints before final coat of paint is
applied to adjacent surfaces.
Saddles or thresholds of exterior doors shall
be set in full bed of exterior sealant not less than 3/8 inch
thick. Clean off excess compound after installing.
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Cleaning
Adjacent materials which have been soiled by
the work of this section shall be cleaned immediately. Par-
ticular care shall be taken to avoid staining any part of
exposed finished work. Any damage to such work shall be made
good at no cost to the Owner.
Remove all cartons, debris, emptied tubes,
etc. as the work progresses, and finally at completion of
caulking and sealing work.
6.10 INTERIOR PAINTING
Materials
Brand and grade must be approved by the Engi-
neer.
container.
from dust.
All paint shall be brought to site in original
Conditions
a. Surfaces shall be clean, smooth, and free
b. Knots and sappy spots shall be coated with
shellac at least ten hours before first coat is applied.
c. Prefinished cabinetwork and fixtures shall
be protected with drop cloths.
d. No interior painting shall be done until
building is thoroughly dry.
e. No outside painting shall be done in
frosty, foggy, or excessively dusty or damp weather.
Puttying
a. Putty shall be applied after primer and
whenever else required.
b. Thoroughly work putty into all nail holes,
joints, splits, checks, and other defects.
Method of Application of Paint
a. Paint shall not be thinned in excess of
the printed directions of the manufacturer.
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b. Spread evenly and brush out thoroughly,
leaving the finished surface free from drop, ridges, waves,
laps, and brush marks.
c. Each coat of paint shall have a slight
variation of color to distinguish it from the preceding
coat.
Clean -Up
Upon completion, thoroughly clean all glass,
injured surfaces and grounds and replace any damaged work of
this or other trades caused by painting operations.
metal building.
finish).
Enamel.
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d. Allow each coat to dry thoroughly.
Color
Color selections will be made by the Owner.
Schedule
Exterior Wood - None.
Exterior Doors - Pre - finished, furnished with
Exterior Metal - (Not including factory
Interior Trim and Doors - 2 Cts. Latex
Interior Walls - 2 Cts. Latex Enamel.
ELECTRICAL WORK
Refer to Section 13.
MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
The lump sum price bid for the metal booster
pump building shall include all labor, equipment, materials,
and incidentals required to fabricate and install the build-
ing, complete with concrete foundation, water, and drain pip-
ing, and all specified appurtenances as shown on the con-
struction plans.
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ITEM NO. 7 - BOOSTER PUMP STATION - 1981
7.1 DESCRIPTION
This work consists of furnishing all labor,
equipment, materials, and performing all operations and in-
stalling all equipment in connection with the construction of
all work at the Booster Pump Station site.
7.2 SITE CLEARING & EXCAVATION
The Contractor shall clear and excavate the
Booster Pump Station site in accordance with the Plans and
Item No. 1 of these Specifications.
7.3 STORAGE
Materials and equipment delivered to each site
of the work in advance of their use shall be stored on each
plant site in such a manner as to not interfere with con-
struction activities and to prevent damage by weather or van-
dalism.
7.4 FENCING (NOT THIS CONTRACT)
Fencing of the Water Treatment Plant and Boos-
ter Pump Station site will be done by others. Fencing will
be required at the two isolation valve and vault assembly
locations in accordance with the Plans and Item No. 14 of
these Specifications.
7.5 PLANT PIPING
Plant piping, valves, couplings and fittings
of the various sizes, classes and materials shall be install-
ed between and within the various limits as shown on the
Plans.
7.6 BOOSTER PUMPS
The Contractor shall furnish and install three
(3) booster pumps at the Booster Pump Station site in accor-
dance with the Plans and Item No. 8 of these Specifications.
7.7 PUMP CONTROL VALVES
The Contractor shall furnish and install three
(3) automatic pump control valves at the Booster Pump Station
site in accordance with the Plans. The valves shall be 10"
Model 60G -13B, with a back - pressure feature as manufactured
by Cla -Val Company. Refer to the Bid Proposal for considera-
tion of bids from alternate manufacturers of control valves.
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Each valve will be a globe type with 125#
flanged ends and cast iron body and cover. The valve trim
shall be of brass and bronze materials.
The valves will perform three functions as
(1) Function as a check valve when pump is
off.
(2) Maintain a constant minimum back pressure
by throttling action.
follows:
(3) Closes off when solenoid is activated
from the high level electrodes in the existing Rabbit Hill
Standpipe via telemeter signal. Opens when solenoid is acti-
vated from the pump -on electrode in the tank. The solenoid
valve will be rated to receive a 115 V., single phase, 60
cycle control signal.
Provide one -day start -up service by factory
trained representative.
tions:
7.8 RAW WATER SURGE ANTICIPATOR VALVE
The Contractor shall furnish and install one
(1) automatic surge anticipator valve in the booster pump
station building in accordance with the Plans. The valve
shall be an 8" Model 52 -03, as manufactured by the Claval
Company. Refer to the Bid Proposal for consideration of bids
from alternate manufacturers of control valves.
The valve will be a globe type with 125#
flanged ends and cast iron body and cover. The valve trim
shall be of brass and bronze materials.
The valve will perform the following func-
(1) Valve will release pressure to atmosphere
to vent pressure surges in the event of power failure.
7.9 AUTOMATIC SOLENOID VALVE & VAULT ASSEMBLY
(Located at Rabbit Hill Standpipe)
The Contractor shall furnish and install at
the existing Rabbit Hill Standpipe site as shown on the draw-
ings, a 14" electrically actuated solenoid shut -off valve in
a circular RCP (ASTM C -76, Cl. III) vault (diameter as shown
on Plans). The installation shall include all connections to
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existing piping, all yard piping, valves, site clean -up and
grading, as shown on the drawings. Provide telemetering con-
trol as described in Paragraph 7.10 below. The valve will be
a Cla -Val Company Model #136DG -03 ABC with manual actuator,
or approved equal.
The valve will be a globe type with 125#
flanged ends and cast iron body and cover. The valve trim
shall be of brass and bronze materials.
tion:
The valve will perform the following func-
(1) The valve will open or close upon tele-
metering signal to valve from electrodes existing Business
Highway 81 North Standpipe. The valve will open upon power
failure.
7.10 ISOLATION VALVE & VAULT ASSEMBLY (TWO)
The Contractor shall furnish and install two
(2) automatic isolation valves and vault assemblies at sepa-
rate locations, as shown on the drawings. Each valve shall
be a 12 ", electrically actuated solenoid and pressure reduc-
ing shut -off valve installed in a circular RCP (ASTM C -76,
Cl. III) vault (diameter as shown on Plans). The installa-
tion shall include all connections to existing piping, all
yard piping, valves, site clean -up and grading, as shown on
the drawings. Provide telemetering control as described in
Paragraph 7.10 below.
The valve will be a Cla -Val Company Model
#92EG -07 ABC, with manual actuator, or approved equal. The
valve will be a globe type with 125# flanged ends and cast
iron body and cover. The valve trim shall be of brass and
bronze materials.
tions:
The valve will perform the following func-
(1) The valve will open or close upon tele-
metering signal to valve. The valve will close upon power
failure.
(2) The valve will reduce pressure to a pre-
set value under design flow rate conditions.
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The Contractor shall furnish and install one
(1) two -way flow altitude valve in an existing concrete vault
at the 60,000 gallon downtown elevated tank including all
required piping and fittings in accordance with the Plans.
The valve shall be an 8" Model 210G -16AB, as manufactured by
the Cla -Val Company. Refer to the Bid Proposal for consider-
ation of bids from alternate manufacturers of control
valves.
The valve will be a globe type with 125#
flanged ends and cast iron body and cover. The valve trim
shall be of brass and bronze materials.
tions:
tank.
7.11 TWO -WAY FLOW ALTITUDE VALVE
The valve will perform the following func-
(1) Valve will control two -way flow into the
7.12 CONTROLS AND ELECTRICAL
The Contractor shall furnish and install all
electrical controls, motor starters, conduit and appurtenanc-
es as are required at the Booster Pump Station site and other
sites as shown on the Plans.
Clearwell Electrodes: The Contractor shall
furnish and install a floatless liquid level control system,
as manufactured by the B/W Controller Corporation or approved
equal, which shall serve to cut off and reset the booster
pumps (three) when the water level in the tank has dropped to
a certain level. Positioning of the electrodes shall be as
shown on the control schematic of the project plans.
Pump Control System (Three Booster Pumps):
The Contractor shall furnish and install a telemetering pump
control system in accordance with the Plans and Item No. 9
and No. 16 of these Specifications.
Automatic Solenoid Valve Control System (Valve
located at Rabbit Hill Standp The Contractor shall fur-
nish and install a telemetering system for automatic control
of the solenoid valve in accordance with the Plans and Item
No. 9 of these Specifications.
Isolation Valve & Vault Assembly Control Sys-
tem (Two Separate Valve Locations as Shown on the Plans: The
Contractor shall furnish and install a telemetering system
for automatic control of each isolation valve in accordance
with the Plans and Item No. 9 of these Specifications.
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A11 electrical work shall conform to the
National Electrical Code. Refer to Item No. 13 for
specifications on wiring for underground and overhead
installations.
All indoor electrical enclosures will be NEMA
1 and all outdoor electrical enclosures will be NEMA 3 -R or
4.
For each of the three (3) booster pumps and on
the incoming feeder, provide Cutler - Hammer Type "P ", Catalog
#D60PN, or approved equal, phase monitoring relays to protect
the motors from a phase unbalance or phase reversal on the
480 volt, 3- phase, 4 -wire incoming power service. Install
the relays on the pump motor starter enclosures or in a sepa-
rate enclosure.
Lightning arrestors and surge capacitors shall
be installed on the service to each pump 50 HP or larger.
Refer to specification Item No. 13 for additional data and
requirements on lightning arrestors and surge arrestors.
Installation and Placing in Service: Follow
manufacturer's printed instructions. Furnish the services of
factory- trained technician to check control system installa-
tion, place system in operation and make necessary adjust-
ments.
Data To He Furnished: With data to be submit-
ted for approval, include complete wiring diagrams.
Space Heater: A 5000 watt forced convection
type heater, wall mounted, shall be furnished and installed
in the Booster Pump Station as shown on the Plans. The heat-
er shall have thermostatic control. The heater shall be a
G.E. Calrod #AF0502, 480 volt, 1- phase, single -heat unit, 510
CFM, or approved equal.
Exhaust Fan: Exhaust fan shall be 16" Dyna-
master Propeller Wall Fan, Model F16B6 -2, direct driven, 1/12
H.P., 1160 RPM, 1090 CFM @ 1/4" S.P. as manufactured by Acme
Engineering & Manufacturing Corp., Muskogee, Oklahoma, or
approved equal. Provide collar and automatic switch for
mounting in wall of metal building with method as approved by
Engineer. The fan shall have thermostatic control.
7.13 RAILROAD BORE & ENCASEMENT AND CONNECTION TO
EXISTING 18" C.S.C. WATER LINE
The railroad bore and encasement shall be of
length and casing size as shown in the detail on the Plans.
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The connection to the existing 18" C.S.C. (G.H.A., P -301)
shown on the Plans shall be made with an 18" X 16" tapping
sleeve and valve. The materials furnished and the company
furnishing the tapping sleeve shall be as approved by the
Engineer. For the Contractor's information, Gifford -Hill-
America Pipe Company will provide a tapping service for a
certain fee.
7.14 METAL BUILDING
The Booster Pump Station shall be housed in a
metal building as described in Item No. 6 - Booster Pump Sta-
tion Building.
7.15 WATER METER
Furnish and install at the booster pump sta-
tion, as shown on the drawings, a 10 ", mainline water meter,
Rockwell Model W -5500 DR /HSP, or approved qual, with instru-
mentation, in a circular 60" diameter RCP (ASTM C -76, Cl.
III) vault.
The meter shall have 125# flanged ends and
bronze main case and measuring chamber. The meter shall be
rated for a maximum operating pressure of 150 psi. Its oper-
ating range will be from 55 to 5500 gallons per minute with
plus or minus 1 -1/2% accuracy. The meter shall have a maxi-
mum pressure loss of 4.1 psi at a flow of 5500 gallons per
minute. The mechanical register shall be a direct - reading
type with capacity to register 1,000,000,000 gallons at 1000
gallons per sweep. Prior to shipment, the meter will be
pressure tested, calibrated and accurately tested in the fac-
tory. Furnish three (3) copies of all test data to the Engi-
neer. The meter shall be installed in accordance with the
manufacturer's recommendations. Furnish spare cover plate so
meter chamber can be serviced without taking meter out of
service.
The installation will include the vault and
all valves, fittings, specials and other items shown in the
detail on the drawings.
The instrumentation will include a Rockwell
Model 1000 ACT -PAK totalizer /flow indicator to be mounted
with panel brackets on the interior wall of the booster pump
station. The flow rate indicator shall have a 3 -1/2" wide
scale horizontal panel meter to read in "gallons per minute"
from 0 to 7000 GPM. The re- settable totalizer shall read in
"gallons ". Provide an auxiliary electrical contact to allow
the water treatment plant Contractor to install a signal line
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from the booster pump station building to an ACT -PAK unit
provided by him at the water treatment plant building. Cable
by Belden 8770 or approved equal shall be used.
Submittals of equal equipment by other manu-
facturers shall be submitted to the Engineer 96 hours prior
to the bid opening date for consideration of pre- qualifica-
tion.
7.16 SUMP PUMP
Furnish and install a hydromatic Model No.
SP25AB or approved equal, all bronze, sump pump to deliver
1600 GPH at 15 feet TDH. The motor shall be 1/4 HP, 115
volt, single phase, with a 10 foot long 3 -wire cord. Dis-
charge piping shall be 1 -1/4" diameter with a hydromatic No.
HCV -125 check valve to be installed vertically in the pump
discharge piping.
7.17 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
No separate payment for work performed under
this item. Include cost of same in contract prices bid for
the item of which this work is a component part.
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BOOSTER PUMPS
SPECIAL PROVISION NO. 1
TO
ITEM NOS. 8 AND 10
A. GENERAL - Furnish three (3) complete pumping units:
1. The units to consist of vertical turbine pump, hollow
shaft motor; and steel suction case (see Item Nos. 11
and 12).
2. Manufacturer to be Byron- Jackson, Aurora, Peerless,
or other pre - qualified manufacturers.
3 Installer of pumps must have service available within
100 miles of City of Round Rock and shall have exper-
ience in installation of vertical turbine pumps for
last five (5) years.
4 Selection for each pump shall be Model No. 15 MQH,
3- stage, as manufactured by Byron- Jackson or approved
manufacturer per Paragraph 2 above.
B. PERFORMANCE - Units to meet the following conditions at
rated point:
Rating Design Point
Minimum
Capacity TDH Speed Pump Efficiency
2100 GPM
282 Ft. 1750 RPM 85%
(122 psi)
C. MOTOR CHARACTERISTICS
1. Power Supply - 480 volts, 3- phase, 60 Hz.
2. Motors - High thrust, vertical hollow shaft, 1800
RPM, 1.15 service factor, Design B, Shielded Drip -
proof. Each motor shall be 200 H.P.
3. A time -delay relay (0 -10 minute range) will be pro-
vided for the pump motor to prevent the motor from
starting until a pre -set number of minutes have
elapsed after motor stops. For pump start -up, set
relay on a 3- minute setting.
Special Provision No. 1 to Item Nos. 8 & 10 1/1
ITEM NO. 8 - VERTICAL TURBINE PUMPS, CLOSE COUPLED
8.1 GENERAL
Furnish pumps in quantity and performance desig-
nated on each preceding Special Provision to this Item.
Pumps to be water lubricated, open shaft construction and
with design features and materials specified below.
8.2 PUMP HEAD
Gray cast iron, Class 30, above base discharge
with A.S.A. 125 -1b. flanges, bolted base for mounting on fab-
ricated steel suction case. Include 3/16 -inch rubber gasket;
design for 75 -foot static head. Equip with lifting lugs or
eyes.
8.3 BOWLS, SUCTIONS, AND DISCHARGE PIECES
Gray cast iron, Class 30, tongue and groove fit-
ted for accurate alignment. Suction bell contoured for grad-
ual change in velocity, fitted with SAE 64 bronze bearing.
Discharge piece or last stage bowl fitted with SAE 64 bronze
bearing. Fit bowls with bronze wear rings, SAE 64.
8.4 IMPELLERS
Enclosed or semi -open, non - coated cast bronze,
SAE 40, sandblasted before machining, hand - filed, polished,
dynamically and hydraulically balanced. Fasten to shaft with
tapered collets, A.I.S.I., Type 316 stainless steel.
8.5 IMPELLER SHAFT
Stainless steel, A.I.S.I., Type 416, oversized
to eliminate distortion.
8.6 BEARINGS
Combination of bronze and neoprene cutless rub-
ber on each side of each impeller. Shaft bearings - neoprene
in SAE 64 bronze guides.
8.7 DISCHARGE COLUMN ASSEMBLY
Shaft: A.I.S.I. C -1045 with A.I.S.I., Type 303
stainless steel or monel metal sleeves at bearings and pack-
ing glands. Coupling, threaded type, A.I.S.I. B -1113 steel,
cold drawn. Oversized to eliminate distortion. Extended
shaft for use with hollow -shaft vertical motor. Shaft may be
Type 416 stainless steel without sleeves.
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Column and Coupling: Threaded connections,
forged steel coupling, A -53 steel pipe.
Glands and Seals: Combination grease and water
lubricated packing gland; Class 30 cast iron packing box, SAE
64 lantern ring and packing gland; seal by -pass discharged to
suction case; Alemite fitting for grease line; all components
of non - corrosive material.
8.8 FACTORY PAINTING
Discharge head to be primed with Sherwin -
Williams Kem A and A Epoxy Enamel Primer and cover coated
with S -W Kem A and A Epoxy Enamel, light gray. Outside the
bowl and column assembly coated inside and outside with two
coats obtaining a combined dry coating of 10 mils of Koppers
Co., Inc., Poxitar applied in accordance with manufacturer's
printed technical data bulletin. Equivalent coatings will be
acceptable subject to approval.
8.9 PERFORMANCE TESTS
Distributor of pumps will perform field tests at
place of installation witnessed by Owner's inspector. Fur-
nish certified test report in quintuplicate. Plot sufficient
points to show conditions at cut -off, rated point, and
minimum head at which pump operates without vibration and
cavitation. Performance test curves to show TDH, capacity,
efficiency, and brake horsepower.
8.10 DATA TO BE FURNISHED
Furnish in quintuplicate for approval:
(a) Certified performance curves showing TDH,
capacity, efficiency, brake horsepower, and
operating speed.
(b) Outline dimensions, complete description
and construction details, and complete
materials specifications for parts, and
coating.
(c) Tabulated data:
Rated TDH, capacity, and BHP
Rated operating speed
Maximum combined hydraulic and static
thrust
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Furnish three bound sets of operation and
maintenance instructions, drawings, curves, and parts lists
of pump and accessories.
8.11 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
No separate payment for work performed under
this item. Include cost of same in contract prices bid for
the item of which this work is a component part.
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ITEM NO. 9 - CONTROL SYSTEM - RAW WATER INTAKE SYSTEM,
WATER TREATMENT PLANT, AND BOOSTER PUMP
STATION
This item describes the control systems for
each of three different contracts to define the relationship
of each contract to the other and to outline each Contrac-
tor's responsibilities.
9.1 RAW WATER PUMP CONTROL SYSTEM
9.1.1 General
All items described in Paragraph 9.1 shall be
provided by the Raw Water Intake System Contractor.
Provide material and services necessary to
furnish, install, and place in service a complete system of
automatic controls using leased telephone lines as described
herein, for the three raw water pumps.
Use of this item with Specification Item No.
13 for general electrical construction.
9.1.2 Telemetering System
Telemetering controls shall be as manufactured
by B/W Controls or approved equal. Components for the float -
less liquid level control system include but are not limited
to B/W F -750 Transmitters, stainless steel wire suspension
electrodes, flanged electrode holders, relays, circuit break-
er panels, meter loops, wiring, conduit, enclosures, and
other items to provide for a functioning installation as
described herein and as shown on the Plans.
The intended performance of the control system
is described as follows:
Three Raw Water Pumps (Located at Lake
Georgetown)
The on -off operation of the three (3) raw
water pumps shall be automatically controlled by liquid level
in the 1,000,000 gallon clearwell located at the water treat-
ment plant in Round Rock. The on -off raw water pump opera-
tion - a programmable sequencer as manufactured by Eagle Sig-
nal Corp. shall be provided to automatically alternate the
operation of the three raw water pumps. Electrodes within
the clearwell shall automatically control the on -off opera-
tion of the raw water pumps in conjunction with the alterna-
tor. The Water Treatment Plant Contractor shall connect a
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hand - off - automatic switch for each of the three raw water
pumps to the raw water pump controls provided by the Raw
Water Intake System Contractor inside the booster pump
station building for an override of the hand - off - automatic
switch on the raw water pump starters at Lake Georgetown.
Provide control wiring to each of the three
automatic pump control valves in the concrete vault at Lake
Georgetown.
9.1.3 Coordination with Other Contractors
At the booster pump station located at the
water treatment plant site, empty conduit with pull wires
shall be provided by the Booster Pump Station Contractor from
the booster pump station building to the clearwell and from
the telephone junction box on the exterior service pole to
the booster pump station building. Provide wiring and elec-
trodes for the raw water pump control system from inside the
booster pump station building to inside the clearwell and to
the exterior service pole. Utilize a spare 120 volt, single
phase, circuit breaker inside the booster pump station build-
ing provided by the Booster Pump Station Contractor for con-
trol power. Provide an enclosure for the raw water pump re-
lays and mount on an interior wall of the booster pump sta-
tion building. Provide auxiliary electrical contacts on the
raw water pump controls inside the booster pump station
building for the Water Treatment Plant Contractor to connect
to for operation of the plant equipment and the graphic dis-
play panel in the plant.
9.1.4 System Start -Up
Provide the services of a technician exper-
ienced in this type of automatic control system to be respon-
sible for the proper start -up and operation of the controls.
It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to coordinate the
work with the electric and telephone utility companies who
will be providing service to these facilities, as well as
other Contractors as designated by the Engineer.
9.1.5 Data To Be Furnished
Furnish the following for approval: descrip-
tive data for the specified instruments and control schema-
tic.
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9.1.6 Measurement and Payment
No separate payment for work performed under
this item. Include cost of same in contract prices bid for
item of which this work is a component part.
9.2 WATER TREATMENT PLANT CONTROL SYSTEM
9.2.1 General
Performance specifications for water treatment
plant control system. All items described in Paragraph 9.2
shall be provided by the Water Treatment Plant Contractor.
9.2.2 Water Treatment Plant Equipment
Water treatment plant equipment controlled by
clearwell water level electrode probes includes:
Raw Water Intake Pumps (not a part of this
contract)
Chlorinators, both pre and post
Chemical Feed Pumps
Hydraulic Pumps - which operate rapid mixers,
flocculator mixers and clarifier drives
Automatic Flow Control Valve at Inlet to
Plant
9.2.3 Wiring Connection at Booster Pump Station
The Raw Water Intake System Contractor shall
provide auxiliary contacts in the control cabinet for the
Plant Contractor inside the booster pump station building.
These contacts will be utilized by the Plant Contractor to
install his control wires for the treatment plant control
system. The control wires shall be provided in amounts and
sizes of conduit as required between the booster pump station
and the treatment plant control building. The Booster Pump
Station Contractor shall stub an empty 8" sleeve for conduits
to the exterior of the booster pump station building for the
Plant Contractor to utilize. The signal shall turn on the
treatment plant equipment when set in automatic mode.
9.2.4 Start -Up Operating Sequence
9.2.4.1 Water level in plant clearwell drops.
9.2.4.2 Low water level probe in plant clearwell sig-
nals raw water pumps, automatic flow control
valve and plant equipment to start.
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9.2.4.3 Hydraulic pumps start with raw water pumps.
Hydraulic pumps operate rapid mixer, floccula-
tors, and clarifier scraper drive units.
9.2.4.4 Manually set pre and post chlorinators for
flow rate. Solenoid valves open with raw
water pumps start.
9.2.4.5 Manually set chemical feed rate. Start with
raw water pumps.
9.2.5 Shut -Down Operating Sequence
9.2,5.1 Clearwell fills.
9.2.5.2 High water probe in clearwell signals plant
equipment, automatic flow control valve and
raw water pumps to stop. Pre - chlorinator
solenoid valve closes, post - chlorinator sole-
noid valve has a 0 -15 minute time delay which
is actuated at plant shut down, chemical feed
and hydraulic pumps stop.
9.2.6 Measurement and Payment
No separate payment for work performed under
this item. Include cost of same in contract prices bid for
item of which this work is a component part.
9.3 CONTROL SYSTEM FOR BOOSTER PUMPS, CONTROL
VALVES AND EXISTING BOOSTER & WELL PUMPS
9.3.1 General
All items described in Paragraph 9.3 shall be
provided by the Booster Pump Station Contractor.
Provide materials and services necessary to
furnish, install, and place in service a complete system of
automatic controls using leased telephone lines as described
herein, for the booster pump station, automatic solenoid
valve and vault assembly, isolation valve and vault assembly
#1, isolation valve and vault assembly #2, two existing boos-
ter pumps located at the Westinghouse Road Pump Station and
two existing well pumps located near Chisholm Trail.
Use this item with Specification Item No. 13
for general electrical construction.
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9.3.2 Telemeterinq System
Telemetering controls shall be as manufactured
by Bristol Instruments or approved equal, and by B/W Controls
or approved equal. Components for the floatless liquid level
control system include but are not limited to Bristol trans-
mitters, receivers and controllers, B/W F -750 transmitters,
stainless steel wire suspension electrodes, flanged electrode
holders, relays, circuit breaker panels, meter loops, wiring,
conduit, enclosures, and other items to provide for a func-
tioning installation as described herein and as shown on the
Plans.
The intended performance of the control system
is described as follows:
9.3.2.1 Three Booster Pumps (Located at the Booster
Pump Station - 1981)
The on -off operation of the three (3) booster
pumps shall be automatically controlled by liquid level in
three (3) different tanks.
1) Existing 500,000 gallon Rabbit Hill Stand-
pipe
On -off booster pump operation - a tele-
metering system as manufactured by Bristol
Instruments or approved equal shall be
provided to automatically operate and
alternate the three booster pumps. Refer
to Item No. 16 of the Booster Pump Station
- 1981 Specifications for description.
The Water Treatment Plant Contractor shall
connect a hand - off - automatic switch for
each of the three booster pumps to the
booster pump controls provided by the
Booster Pump Station Contractor inside the
booster pump station building for an over-
ride of the hand - off - automatic switch on
the booster pump starters in the booster
pump station building.
2) Proposed 1 million gallon clearwell
Low level override protection - a B/W or
approved equal electrode system shall be
provided.
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3) Existing 750,000 gallon Business Highway
81 North Standpipe
On -off booster pump operation with low
level in this standpipe - a two -pump timed
sequencer by Eagle Signal Corp. with a B/W
electrode system or approved equal shall
be provided to start the two pumps at dif-
ferent times upon signal from the stand-
pipe. One of the three booster pumps is
excluded from this mode of operation.
9.3.2.2 Level Recording in the Existing 750,000
Gallon Business Highway 81 North Standpipe
The level of water in this reservoir shall be
continuously recorded with a Bristol or approved equal tele-
metering system as described in Item No. 16 of the Booster
Pump Station - 1981 Specifications.
9.3.2.3 Isolation Valve & Vault Assembly #1 (I.V. -1)
The open -close operation of I.V. -1 shall be
automatically controlled by liquid level in one tank.
1) Existing 750,000 gallon Business Highway
81 North Standpipe - open -close operation.
A B/W or approved equal telemetering sys-
tem shall be provided.
9.3.2.4 Isolation Valve & Vault Assembly #2 (I.V. -2)
The open -close operation of I.V. -2 shall be
automatically controlled by liquid level in one tank. A B/W
or approved equal telemetering system shall be provided.
9.3.2.5 Automatic Solgnoid Valve & Vault Assembly
(ASV -1)
The open -close operation of ASV -1 shall be
automatically controlled by liquid level in one tank. A B/W
or approved equal telemetering system shall be provided.
9.3.2.6 Existing 1000 GPM Booster Pumps at
Westinghouse Road Pump Station
The on -off operation of the two booster pumps
currently has a telemetering system that uses liquid level
control in the existing 500,000 gallon Rabbit Hill Standpipe
and low -level override protection in the existing 100,000
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gallon ground storage tank at the Westinghouse Road Pump Sta-
tion. This sytem shall not be revised.
9.3.2.7 Existing 750 GPM Well Pump at Chisholm Trail
Well Pumping Plant #1 and Existing 300 GPM
Well Pump at Chisholm Trail Well Pumping
Plant #2
The on -off operation of the two well pumps
currently has a telemetering system installed in January
1981, that uses liquid level control in the existing 750,000
gallon Business Highway 81 North Standpipe and low -level
override protection in each well. Check out the operation of
this system when the new system is put into operation.
9.3.3 Provisions by Booster Pump Station
Contractor for Coordination with
Raw Water Intake System Contractor
and Water Treatment Plant Contractor
The Booster Pump Station Contractor shall pro-
vide empty conduits and pull wires at the booster pump sta-
tion building for use by the Raw Water Intake System Contrac-
tor as described in Paragraph 9.1 herein and as shown on the
Plans. The Booster Pump Station Contractor shall provide an
8" sleeve in the floor to the exterior of the booster pump
station building for use by the Water Treatment Plant Con-
tractor in installing conduit and wiring to the water treat-
ment plant and such auxiliary contacts and other items as
described in Paragraph 9.2 herein and as shown on the Plans.
9.3.4 System Start -Up
Provide the services of a technician exper-
ienced in this type of automatic control system to be respon-
sible for the proper start -up and operation of the controls.
It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to coordinate the
work with the electric and telephone utility companies who
will be providing service to these facilities.
9.3.5 Data To Be Furnished
Furnish the following for approval: descrip-
tive data for the specified instruments and control schema-
tic.
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9.3.6 Measurement and Payment
No separate payment for work performed under
this item. Include cost of same in contract prices bid for
item of which this work is a component part.
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ITEM NO. 10 - ELECTRICAL MOTOR, INTEGRAL HP, POLYPHASE,
INDUCTION, VERTICAL, WEATHER PROTECTED,
250 HP AND SMALLER
10.1 GENERAL
This item covers motors to be furnished as in-
tegral parts of pumping units for outside installation. Cur-
rent characteristics, speed, special features, and pump per-
formance are covered by Special Provision.
10.2 SIZE
Motor sized to operate continuously and without
exceeding the nameplate rating for all pump loads from shut-
off to minimum head.
10.3 TYPE
Vertical, hollow shaft, squirrel -cage induc-
tion, full voltage starting, normal starting current and
torque; weather protected, Type I.
10.4 CONSTRUCTION
Shielded drip -proof (interior installations),
60 degrees C. rise in NEMA frame sizes, 40 degrees C. rise in
larger than NEMA frame sizes, ambient temperature 40 degrees
C or WP -1 (exterior installations), as shown in Special Pro-
vision to this Item.
10.5 STANDARDS
Conform to ASA C50 and NEMA Mgl -1959, and sub-
sequent revisions.
10.6 BEARINGS
Ball or spherical roller, motor thrust bearing
to carry rotor and flexible shafting connecting motor to
pump.
10.7 MANUFACTURER
Furnish motor manufactured by General Electric,
Westinghouse, Allis Chalmers, Louis - Allis, U. S., Wagner,
Marathon, or Electro- Dynamic.
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ITEM NO. 11 - VERTICAL TURBINE PUMP SUCTION CASE
11.1 GENERAL
Furnish suction cases for use with vertical
turbine pumps specified by other items of Specifications.
Cases to be furnished by pump supplier as integral part of
pumping unit.
11.2 CONSTRUCTION
Body, bottom and flange of ASTM A7 steel.
Inlet pipe connection of ASTM A53, Grade B, butt welded or
seamless, Schedule 40 pipe with ASA 125 pound drilling on
flange connection; forged steel flange, ASTM A181, slip -on or
weld -neck, 150 pound series with flat face if connected to
cast iron companion flange.
11.3 WELDING
Operations, processes, equipment, materials,
and workmanship to requirements of applicable current stan-
dard specifications of AWS. Use qualified welders.
11.4 PROTECTIVE COATING
Coat inside and outside of case with Koppers
Super Tank Solution Coating. Follow manufacturer's recommen-
dations for surface preparation and application. Apply two
coats (8 -10 dry mils per coat) to obtain a minimum of 18 dry
mils total thickness.
11.5 DIMENSIONS
Diameter: Refer to Plans
Length: Refer to Plans
Inlet Size: Refer to Plans
Inlet Location: Refer to Plans
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ITEM NO. 12 - INSTALLATION OF VERTICAL TURBINE PUMPING UNITS
12.1 GENERAL
This item covers methods and procedures for
installing vertical turbine pumps. Instructions for placing
in operation and field testing, if required, are covered in
Item "Vertical Turbine Pumps, Close Coupled ".
12.2 SETTING PUMP AND SUCTION CASE
Pour concrete in foundation excavation to point
two to three inches below bottom of suction case and allow to
set. Make up pump and suction case as unit and set in place.
Bring piping up to pump and align pump and piping so that no
strains from piping will be transferred to pump. With pump
level and aligned, pour wet grout to point one to two inches
above bottom of case. Recheck alignment of pump and piping
and proceed to pour concrete to upper construction joint
after any corrections are made.
12.3 SETTING PUMP WITHOUT SUCTION CASE
For installations where pump is set in open
pit, block pump in place and bring piping up to pump, align
pump and piping so that no strains from piping will be trans-
ferred to pump. Level and align pump by use of shims and re-
movable blocks or wedges or by use of adjusting nuts on
anchor bolts below base. Place grout. Follow requirements
of applicable item covering concrete structures for grouting
material and procedures. After grout has set, recheck align-
ment and piping and make corrections to piping.
12.4 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Check setting of impellers and make sure rotat-
ing elements are free before turning on power. Check rota-
tion of motor with pump drive disconnect.
12.5 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
No separate payment for work performed under
this item. Include cost of same in Contract price bid for
item of work of which this is a component part.
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ITEM NO. 13 - ELECTRICAL - GENERAL FOR WATERWORKS PROJECTS
13.1 DESCRIPTION
This item covers the materials and construction
methods generally required for the electrical portions of
waterworks projects. The requirements set forth herein shall
govern for all applicable installations, except as they may
be superceded by higher requirements of governing codes and
ordinances, or as provided otherwise in the Project Specifi-
cations and /or as shown on the Plans.
Typical installations include the following:
(a) individual wells; (b) pumping stations for raw water sup-
ply transmission boosters and /or high service pumping; (c)
treatment plants which may include any, all or various combi-
nations of pumping units as preceding along the circuits for
lighting and convenience, power operation of valves, chemical
feed systems, mixers and other process operations, heaters,
hoists, etc.; and /or (d) control systems for all or part of
the overall operations involving local and /or remote situa-
tions for manual, semi- automatic and /or automatic opera-
tions.
This Specification will generally govern for:
the service pole and pole accessories; conduit system and
accessories; safety switch or other disconnect devices; fuse
or circuit breaker panels; electrical lighting and heating
devices; outlet, junction and pull boxes; and such other wir-
ing devices as are essential to distribute the power from the
point of service to points of use on the project. Other spe-
cial devices and circuits such as motor controls, telemeter -
ing transmitters and receivers, process automation, etc. will
normally be pre -wired internally to perform the functions as
covered by the applicable Project Specifications and this
general Specification will primarily apply to the setting of
such special devices and installing the inter - connecting cir-
cuits between their respective terminal connections.
It is the intent of the Specification and Draw-
ings that upon completion and testing of the electrical work
the entire electrical system shall be complete and shall be
in a finished, workable condition, which fulfills the re-
quirements for the satisfactory operation of the facility in
the manner intended. Any discrepancies or omissions which
might prevent such workability shall be submitted to the
Engineer for clarification by Addendum prior to bidding,
otherwise, it shall be the Contractor's responsibility to
overcome such situations without extra compensation.
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All work that may be called for in the Specifi-
cations and not shown on the Drawings, or shown on the Draw-
ings and not called for in the Specifications, shall be per-
formed by the Contractor as if described in both and should
any work be required which is not denoted in the Specifica-
tions or Drawings, but which is nevertheless necessary for
the proper carrying out of the intent thereof, the Contractor
shall perform all such work as fully as if it were particu-
larly described.
13.2 CODES, ORDINANCES & UTILITY REQUIREMENTS
The installation of the electrical system shall
conform to the requirements of the National Board of Fire
Underwriters and shall comply with the latest edition of the
National Electrical Code as well as with local and state
codes and /or ordinances having jurisdiction.
Codes having jurisdiction over the work shall
serve as minimum requirements, but in situations where there
are no codes having jurisdiction, then the minimum require-
ments shall be set by the latest edition of the National
Electrical Code. If the Specifications and Drawings show
requirements that are in xcess of the codes, then the Speci-
fications and Drawings shall be followed. Should there be
any conflicts between the Specifications and the Drawings and
the Codes having jurisdiction, the Contractor shall submit
these to the Engineer for clarification by Addendum prior to
bidding; otherwise, any modifications required to overcome
such conflicts shall be made by the Contractor without cost
to the Owner.
The Contractor shall determine the require-
ments for the utilities that will serve the facility and the
Contractor shall pay for and perform all work as required by
them.
13.3 MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT & WORKMANSHIP, GENERAL
All materials and equipment shall conform to
the requirements of the Contract Documents unless submitted
and approved for substitution in accordance with Section 4
following. They shall be new, free from defects of any char-
acter and they shall conform with standards of the Underwrit
er's Laboratories, Inc., in every case where such a standard
has been established and shall be so labeled.
All work shall be performed by competent and
skilled workmen and shall be executed in a thorough and work-
manlike manner. The Contractor shall be wholly responsible
for the placing of all outlet boxes, conduits, cabinets, and
other wiring devices at the proper time to avoid conflict
with other trades as the construction progresses.
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The entire installation shall be cleaned up by
the Contractor after he finishes his work and shall be ac-
ceptable to the Engineer. No loose parts or scraps of mater-
ial or equipment shall be left on the premises. Equipment
and surroundings shall be cleaned of all stains, grease and
marks that may be made during the installation. Paint scars
shall be repaired by the Contractor and the equipment brought
back to first -class condition.
The entire installation shall be free from
fault grounds and short circuits. Tests shall be made on
panels with mains disconnected from the feeder, branch cir-
cuits connected and switches closed, all fixtures in place
and permanently connected, lamps removed and wall switches
closed.
Feeders shall be tested with the feeders dis-
connected from the branch circuit panels. Each individual
power circuit shall be tested at the panel with the power
device connected for proper operation. In no case shall the
insultation be less than that specified by the N.E.C.
Each item of equipment furnished under this
Specification shall be essentially the standard product of
the manufacturer. Where two or more units of the same kind
or class of equipment are required, these shall be the pro-
ducts of a single manufacturer; however, the component parts
of the equipment need not be the products of the one manufac-
turer.
13.4 SUBSTITUTION
This Specification is not intended to totally
exclude the use of all materials, devices or methods not spe-
cifically named herein; however it shall be required that
before any such materials, devices or methods are considered
by the Engineer for use or substitution, the Contractor shall
submit detailed Specifications and cost data in sufficient
time for clearance by all officials with jurisdiction and for
verification of compliance with governing codes and regula-
tions. In the event any such substitution is allowed, and if
at any later time within the Maintenance Bond or guarantee
period, it is found to be defective or otherwise unsatisfac-
tory for the intended function, the Contractor shall replace
it with the material, device or method originally specified
at no extra cost to the Owner.
13.5 GROUNDING
Adequate and permanent grounding shall be pro-
vided for the service neutral as well as for equipment
grounding in accordance with the National Electric Code and
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any other applicable governing code or ordinance. The pro-
ject circuit diagrams or schematics will usually indicate the
conductors for the service neutral with the equipment ground
usually left for field determination; however, in any event,
the Contractor shall be responsible for confirming and fur-
nishing without extra compensation all conductors needed to
complete the circuits and provide proper grounding where
there might otherwise be a hazard to personnel or equipment.
13.6 VERIFICATION AND COORDINATION OF
SPECIAL CIRCUITS
The detailed Plans and Specifications will not
necessarily distinguish all circuits required for the project
as certain special systems or equipment are frequently cover-
ed by functional descriptions. In any event, it shall be the
Contractor's responsibility to coordinate between the respec-
tive suppliers and sub - contractors as necessary to assure the
furnishing of all components necessary for a complete and
operable system.
13.7 CONDUIT SYSTEM
All above ground wiring installed on the pro-
ject shall be run in an enclosed system of conduit unless
specifically provided or necessitated otherwise by the condi-
tions of the installation. Unless provided otherwise, all
conduit shall be galvanized, heavy -wall, rigid metallic with
fittings of corresponding quality and design as manufactured
by Triangle, National Electric or approved equal of suffi-
cient size to meet code requirements for the conductors to be
installed, but in no case smaller than 1/2 inch. The conduit
system shall be arranged and installed in such manner as to
give the facility the utmost degree of reliability and main-
tenance -free operation. The conduit shall have an appearance
of having been constructed by competent workmen. Kinked con-
duit, conduit inadequately protected or swabbed, carelessly
threaded and joined do not give such reliability and mainte-
nance -free operation and will not be accepted.
All conduit runs shall be exposed on walls and
underside of roof slabs, unless indicated otherwise. All
conduit runs shall be made parallel or at right angles to the
building lines. All conduit ends shall be reamed out after
threading and kept corked and dry during construction. All
conduit shall be swabbed out before the wires are pulled in
and no lubricants shall be used except powdered soapstone.
Bends in rigid conduit shall be made with an approved bending
device unless factory bends are called for. Pipe sleeves of
min. #22 gauge galvanized steel shall be installed for all
conduit that pass through concrete floors or walls. The
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sleeve shall be properly secured in place with approximately
1/4 inch space between each sleeve and the surface of the
pipe. Where conduits enter the building underground from
outside, I.P.S. wrought iron sleeves shall be used. The
space between the sleeves and the conduit shall be caulked
with a suitable plastic expandable compound that will prevent
the entrance of moisture.
All conduit shall be equipped with double lock -
nuts and steel body, plastic insulating bushings where such
conduit enter panelboards, pull- boxes, junction boxes, wire -
ways and the like. All conduit that enter into equipment
free of the metal cabinet work and also where indicated,
shall be equipped with a grounding type insulated bushing. A
copper grounding conductor shall be bonded to the cabinet
framework and to the grounding lug of the insulated bushing.
Conduit shall enter all panelboards, pull- boxes, junction
boxes, outlet boxes and the like straight and true. Conduit
installed cocked or not plumb will not be accepted and work
so installed shall be replaced by the Contractor.
Neoprene jacketed metallic - flexible conduit
shall be used to extend conduit connections to all motors and
other comparable pieces of equipment or as indicated on the
Drawings. The length of flexible connection shall not be
less than 24 inches.
All underground wiring may be placed in direct
burial PVC rigid conduit using an approved grounding conduc-
tor installed in accordance with the recommendations of the
manufacturer. A 2" thick cap of 1500 psi "red" concrete will
be poured over the underground conduit. The top of the con-
crete cap will have 24 inches of cover.
13.8 BOXES - OUTLET, PULL & JUNCTION
The Contractor shall furnish and install at
each outlet or device of whatever character, a metal outlet
box in which the conduits shall terminate. All outlet boxes
shall be of the proper size to accomodate the wiring or de-
vice for which function they are provided. Such outlet boxes
shall be installed exposed and boxes to which no fixture is
attached shall be equipped with blank covers. Multiple
switches at a common location shall be installed in a gang
outlet box and covered by a single plate.
Pull boxes and junction boxes shall be install-
ed where shown and wherever otherwise required to overcome
mechanical difficulties due to length or arrangement of con-
duit runs, the fixed character of the structure or other ob-
structions which could cause extra bends to reach the service
outlets.
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Unless specifically provided otherwise, all
boxes shall be cast of either iron or aluminum using the mat-
erial best suited for the particular installation. Conduit
connections shall be through cast boxes of adequate thickness
to provide five (5) full threads. Boxes shall be of the NEMA
type best adapted to the conditions of the particular instal-
lation.
Boxes shall have only the holes necessary to
accommodate the conduits at the point of installation and
shall be rigidly secured in position. The location of out-
lets as shown on the Drawings shall be considered as approxi-
mate only. It shall be incumbent upon the Contractor to
study the general Drawings with relation to the spaces sur-
rounding each outlet in order to make his work fit the work
of others and in order that, when fixtures are installed,
they will be symmetrically located and will not interfere
with any other work or equipment. As a general rule, conve-
nience outlets shall be 18" above the floor and wall switches
4'6" above the floor.
13.9 WIRE CONDUCTORS, INSULATION AND CONNECTORS
All wire conductors shall be copper unless spe-
cifically provided otherwise. All feeders, sub - feeders, and
service conductors, as well as other lines subject to set en-
vironment, shall have 75 ° C type THW insulation. Branch cir-
cuits not subject to wet conditions shall have type TW insul-
ation. The color of the wire and /or band identified shall
conform to the National Electric Code.
Conductors for control and signal circuits
shall not be smaller than No. 14 unless provided otherwise
and conductors for lighting, service outlets and other simi-
lar power uses shall not be smaller than No. 12. Homeruns of
wire over 50 feet in length shall not be smaller than No. 10.
In addition to the above minimum size requirements for con-
ductors or other minimum sizes as may be shown on the Plans,
it shall be the Contractor's responsibility to furnish con-
ductors of adequate size for the equipment furnished. Con-
ductors of No. 8 and smaller sizes of wire shall be solid
members and conductors of No. 6 and larger sizes of wire
shall be stranded unless otherwise specifically called for.
Feeders and service conductors shall run their
entire length in continuous pieces without taps of splices.
Taps and splices in branch circuits shall occur only where
such circuits divide as shown on the Plans. Taps and splices
shall not be pulled into conduit. All taps and splices in
stranded conductors shall be made with OZ type solderless
bolted pressure or approved equal connectors. Solid conduc-
tors shall be joined with either bolted connectors or
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"Scotchlok" electrical spring connectors. After a splice or
tap is made with uninsulated connectors, the tap or splice
shall be covered with rubber tape and friction tape so as to
make the insulation on the splice or tap equal to that of the
conductor itself.
13.10 DISCONNECT DEVICES
The main incoming service and other locations
where specifically designated or required by code shall be
equipped with an approved disconnect device. Unless specifi-
cally provided otherwise, such disconnect shall be a fusible
safety switch, G.E. Heavy Duty in appropriate NEMA enclosure
for the conditions of the particular installation, or approv-
ed equal. As an alternate to the fused safety switch, consi-
deration will be given to the use of circuit breakers to pro-
vide the disconnect means provided they conform to N.E.C.
and other governing regulations.
13.11 PANELBOARDS
Panelboards for the separation and protection
of the respective lighting and power circuits shall be of the
unit type construction so designed that individual units can
be removed from the front of the panel without disturbing ad-
jacent units after first removing the trim.
Panelboards shall have bus bars and connected
thereto the various branch circuits designed to suit the sys-
tem and voltage. Rating of mains and breakers shall be as
indicated on the Drawings or as required for the specific ap-
plication.
All current carrying parts exclusive of circuit
breakers shall be of copper, firmly fastened to the panel -
board and arranged as not to be displaced during installa-
tion.
Unless otherwise specified, all panelboards
shall be mounted in enclosing cabinets consisting of a code
gauge sheet steel box with trim and door. The trim shall be
manufactured from one piece of full finish sheet steel then
hot dipped zinc chromate primer. Cabinets shall be of suffi-
cient size to allow a gutter space of at least 4 inches on
all sides around lighting panelboards.
Trim shall be fastened to the cabinet by means
of approved adjustable clamps. Doors and trim of enclosing
cabinets for panelboards shall be painted with two coats of
paint, the first being a primary coat and the second a finish
coat of Hammerstone Grey. Provide lock and keys. Each key
shall be of the master type to operate lock on panels.
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A directory shall be completed and installed
upon the inside of each cabinet.
All panelboards shall be built in accordance
with requirements in NEMA and Underwriters' Laboratories Spe-
cifications and shall bear the Underwriters' Laboratories
label of inspection.
13.12 ELECTRICAL SERVICE SPECIAL ACCESSORIES
Lightning Arrestors & Surge Capacitors shall be
furnished on the secondary service of each project. Such
lightning arrestors shall be Thyrite type, G.E. 9L15BCC003 or
approved equal suitable for the particular installation.
Transformers may be required on certain in-
stallations where operating voltages other than that furnish-
ed by the power company are required. In such cases, the
Contractor shall furnish and install the necessary transform -
er(s) which shall be Dry -Type General- Purpose of proper type
and size for the intended load as manufactured by G.E. or ap-
proved equal.
Phase Monitoring Relays shall be furnished for
all 3 -phase motors, 10 PH or larger to protect the motors
from a phase unbalance or phase reversal on the 240 or 480
volt, 3- phase, 4 -wire incoming power service. Install the
relays in the pump motor starter enclosures or in a separate
enclosure.
Cutler - Hammer Type "P ", Catalog #D60 -N, or ap-
proved equal, monitoring relays shall be installed.
Lightning Arrestors & Surge Capacitors shall
also be furnished for all 3 -phase motors, 50 HP or larger in
addition to the secondary service. Install the arrestors and
capacitors in the pump motor starter enclosure or in a sepa-
rate enclosure.
13.13 LIGHTING AND CONVENIENCE FIXTURES AND DEVICES
Light fixtures, complete with bulbs, shall be
furnished and installed at the various locations as shown on
the Plans by symbol or other appropriate notation and unless
specifically provided otherwise, the respective types shall
be as follows:
Outdoor Floodlights shall be two -light and
three -light cluster outdoor lighting fixtures with Par -38
lamps for installation on the building exterior in quantities
and locations as shown on the Plans.
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Industrial Type, Guarded and Enclosed Fixtures
for either outside or inside installations shall be "Crouse -
Hinds Series VXH ", or equal, with appropriate mounting brack-
ets, boxes or other accessories adapted to the particular in-
stallation, which may be located on a ceiling, soffit, or
sidewall as indicated on the Plans. Fixture bulb shall nor-
mally be 200 watt, unless noted otherwise.
Interior Shallow Dome Reflector Lights shall be
"Benjamin Series H ", or equal, suitably adapted for the par-
ticular mounting condition. Such lights shall normally be
14" diameter with 200 watt bulbs, unless noted otherwise.
Convenience outlets, switches and other similar
devices shall be of a type commensurate with the conditions
of the particular installation and unless it is specifically
noted otherwise or unless the particular installation indi-
cates the obvious need for a different type of device, the
following shall be used:
Service Outlets shall be "Crouse -Hinds DS
338 -4" or equal;
or equal;
Light Switches shall be "Crouse -Hinds FS1801F"
13.14 TESTS
After the Contractor has completed the instal-
lation and it is fully operable, he shall so advise the
Owner's project representative and arrange to conduct an
operating test to demonstrate that the equipment performs all
required functions and is otherwise in compliance with the
Specifications. Such test shall be performed in the presence
of the Engineer or his authorized representative. The Con-
tractor shall furnish all instruments and personnel required
for the test including necessary electrical power.
13.15 BASIS OF PAYMENT
All plant electrical materials, supplies, labor
and other expenses of installation shall be paid for at the
contract price bid for the item of work of which this is a
component part.
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ITEM NO. 14 - CHAIN LINK FENCE (MANPROOF)
14.1 DESCRIPTION
The work covered by this Section of the Speci-
fications consists of furnishing all plant, labor, equipment,
appliances, and materials, and performing all operations in
connection with the construction of chain link fencing, com-
plete, in strict accordance with this Section of the Specifi-
cations and the applicable drawings, and subject to the term
and conditions of the Contract.
14.2 MATERIALS
Fabric shall be No. 9 ASW gauge copper -steel
wire, woven in a 2 -inch mesh and shall be 6 feet high. Fab-
ric shall be hot - dipped galvanized after weaving. Fabric
shall conform to ASTM A -117. The top of the fabric shall be
knuckled or barbed; the bottom of the fabric shall be knuckl-
ed or barbed. Wire shall have an ultimate tensile strength
of 70,000 ib. per square inch. Fabric shall withstand twelve
1- minute immersions when tested in accordance with ASTM
A -239.
Posts, post tops, rails, gates, frames, and
braces shall conform to ASTM A -7 with minimum copper content
0.20% and shall be hot - dipped galvanized to withstand same
test specified for fabric.
Sizes and details shall be as follows:
Line Posts: Line posts shall be one of the following sec-
tions:
Terminal
Posts:
Pipe Section, not less than 2" O.D., 2.72 lb.
per lin. ft.
H Section, not less than 2.72 lb. per lin. ft.
U Section, not less than 2.65 lb. per lin. ft.
I Section, not less than 2.30 lb. per lin. ft.
Terminal posts - end, corner, pull, and brace
posts shal be one of the following sections:
Pipe Section, not less than 2 -1/2" O.D., 3.65
lb. per lin. ft.
Square Tubing, not less than 2 -1/2" O.D., 3.65
lb. per lin. ft.
Gate Posts: Gate posts not over 6 feet wide single or 12
feet wide double gate opening shall be one of
the following sections:
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Post Tops:
Gates:
Pipe Section, not less than 3" 0.D., 5.79 lb.
per lin. ft.
Square Tubing, not less than 2 -1/2 ", 6.5 lb.
per lin. ft.
Gate posts over 6 feet to 13 feet wide single
or 12 feet to 26 feet wide double gate opening
shall be one of the following sections:
Pipe Section, not less than 4" O.D., 9.1 lb.
per lin. ft.
Square Tubing, not less than 3 ", 9.7 lb. per
lin. ft.
The line, terminal, end, cover, pull and brace
posts, and gate posts shall be hot - dipped gal-
vanized, copper- steel.
Top rails shall be not less than 1 -5/8" O.D.,
weighing not less than 2.27 lb. per ft., or
equivalent- weight H section.
Top rail shall pass through the base of the
line post tops and form a continuous brace from
end to end of each run of fence. Couplings
shall be outside sleeve type and at least 7
inches long; one coupling in every five shall
contain a heavy spring to take up expansion and
contraction of the top rail.
All posts shall be fitted with heavy malleable -
iron or pressed steel tops. Bases of the post
tops shall have flanges around the outside of
the posts.
Gates shall have frames of not less than 2"
O.D., weighing not less than 2.72 lb. per ft.,
and frames shall have 3/8" round cross bracing.
Hinges shall be ball- and - socket type; one hinge
shall be strong enough to carry entire vertical
load; number of hinges shall be as shown on
drawings. Fabric shall be same as specified
above. Miscellaneous hardware and can and foot
bolts shall be as approved by the Engineer.
Braces shall be not less than 1 -5/8" O.D.,
weighing not less than 2.72 ib. per ft., or
approved equivalent.
The fence shall have 3 strands of galvanized
barbed wire on 45 galvanized arms on top, mak-
ing and overall height of 7 feet.
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14.3 INSTALLATION OF FENCE
(a) Post Holes - The excavation for post holes
shall be accurately centered along the line of the fence.
(b) Setting of Posts - Posts shall be set to
proper elevation along the line of the fence and in the cen-
ter of the excavation for the concrete base. The posts shall
be braced in a plumb and true position until the concrete has
been poured and allowed to harden. Concrete shall be 3,000
psi strength, in 28 days. The posts shall have concrete
footings of diameter and depth as shown on the Plans. Line
posts shall have a maximum spacing of 10 feet on centers bet-
ween terminal posts.
(c) Stretcher Bars - Stretcher bars shall not
be less than 3/16" by 3/4" in cross section or equivalent
cross sectional area and shall be of the lengths required for
the full height of fabric installed. The stretcher bars
shall be attached to the fabric by clamps or by other posi-
tive mechanical means. One stretcher bar shall be provided
for each gate post and two for each corner post.
(d) Top Rails - Top rails shall be fitted with
coupling for connecting the lengths into a continuous run.
The couplings shall be not less then 6 inches long, shall
provide a substantial connection, and shall allow for expan-
sion and contraction of the rail. Suitable tie clips shall
be provided in sufficient number for attaching the fabric
securely to the top rail at intervals not exceeding 2 feet.
Means shall be provided for attaching the top rail to each
gate, corner, pull, and end post. Top rails shall be in-
stalled after concrete has been set around posts.
(e) Fabric - Fabric shall be installed with
the equipment and tools in accordance with the methods recom-
mended by the manufacturer. Sufficient stress shall be ap-
plied to the fabric to take up all the slack and present a
smooth uniform surface along the line of the fence. Distor-
tion of the fabric by over - stretching shall be avoided. Fab-
ric shall be secured to line posts and top tension wire with
suitable tie clips of approved gauge and design, 23 inches on
center on top rails and 14 inches on center on posts.
(f) Barbed Wire - Barbed wire shall be pulled
taut and adequately fastened to extension arms.
(g) Gates - The gates shall be hung so as to
freely swing, and not drag or bind in opening. The hinges
shall be set so as not to twist or turn under the action of
the gate. The gates shall be easily swung back as far as
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possible and held in the open position by the stops. The
locks shall be of substantial construction and shall be ac-
cessible from both sides of the gate. Three keys shall be
furnished to the Owner with each lock. Latches shall be set
so as to operate freely.
14.4 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
Measurement and payment will not be made sepa-
rately for chain link fence. The Contractor shall include
the price for fencing in the lump sum price bid for which
this work is a component part.
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ITEM NO. 15 - BOWMAN ROAD PUMP STATION ALTERATIONS
15.1 DESCRIPTION
This work consists of furnishing all labor,
equipment, materials and performing all operations and in-
stalling all equipment in connection with the construction of
all work at the Bowman Road Pump Station and Downtown Elevat-
ed Tank Site.
15.2 SITE WORK
The Contractor shall restore the site to its
original condition following the construction operations.
15.3 PLANT PIPING
Plant piping, valves, and coupling & fittings
of the various sizes, classes and materials shall be install-
ed between and within the various limits as shown on the
Plans.
15.4 SCHEDULING WORK
The Contractor shall not disturb the existing
function of the booster pumps, piping and control system
except when duly authorized within certain hours of a 24 hour
day as determined by the Owner.
15.5 BOOSTER PUMP CONTROL SYSTEM
The Contractor shall furnish and install all
telemetering controls as manufactured by B/W Controls or
approved equal. Components for the floatless liquid level
control system may include but are not limited to, B/W F -750
transmitters, stainless steel wire suspension electrodes,
flanged electrode holders, relays, circuit breaker panels,
meter loops, wiring, conduit, enclosures and other items to
provide for a functioning installation as described herein
and as shown on the Plans.
The intended performance of the control system
for the four booster pumps is described as follows:
15.5.1 The existing four booster pumps are currently
controlled from a telemeter signal sent from the existing
750,000 gallon Business Highway 81 North Standpipe. A pres-
sure sensor (manufactured by Bristol Instruments) at the base
of the existing standpipe senses liquid level in the stand-
pipe and sends signals via leased telephone lines to the Bow-
man Road Pump Station to automatically start and stop and
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alternate the operation of the four booster pumps. Existing
low level overrides in the existing 500,000 gallon ground
storage tank at the Bowman Road Pump Station site prevent the
four booster pumps from starting when the liquid level in the
ground storage tank is low.
This existing automatic control system shall
remain in operation with the proposed system added to it with
a manual switchover feature to allow an operator to select
which of the two automatic control systems he prefers to use.
The switch shall be clearly marked with black plastic name-
plates with white letters as follows:
( SWITCH
CONTROLS - DOWNTOWN
ELEVATED TANK - S.L.NO.1A
4 4."
15.5.2 The proposed automatic control system shall
automatically start, stop and alternate the operation of the
four booster pumps via leased telephone lines. The electrod-
es shall be installed in the existing 60,000 gallon elevated
tank located in downtown Round Rock as shown on the Plans.
Provide new electrode wiring for lengthening the existing
electrodes two feet each in the 60,000 gallon downtown ele-
vated tank. This will allow the proposed altitude valve at
the same location to provide a back -up feature to the tele-
phone control system in case of failure in booster pump shut-
down at the Lake Creek Pump Station and Bowman Road Pump Sta-
tion. Telemetering equipment, as required, shall be install-
ed inside and outside of the existing concrete block control
building located at the Bowman Road Pump Station.
15.6 SYSTEM START -UP
Provide the services of a technician experienc-
ed in this type of automatic control system to be responsible
for proper start -up and operation of the controls. It shall
be the Contractor's responsibility to coordinate the work
with the electric and telephone companies who will be provid-
ing service to these facilities.
15.7 DATA TO BE FURNISHED
Furnish the following for approval: descrip-
tive data for the specified instruments and Control Schema-
tic.
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CONTROLS - BUS.HWY.81N
STANDPIPE - S.L.NO.1B
1"
15.8 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
No separate payment for work performed under
this Item. Include cost of same in Contract prices bid for
item of which this work is a component part.
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ITEM NO. 16 - PUMP CONTROL SYSTEM (BOOSTER PUMPS)
AND STANDPIPE LEVEL RECORDING
16.1 GENERAL
a. Provide material and services necessary to
furnish, install and place in service a complete system of
controls as described herein, for Booster Pump Station -
1981.
b. Use this Item with Specification Item No.
15 for general electrical construction.
16.2 TELEMETERING
16.2.1 Booster Pump Control & Rabbit Hill
Standpipe Level Recording
Transmitter: The transmitter shall be a Series
534 standard metameter transmitter as manufactured by Bristol
Industrial Instruments. It shall take fluid pressure from a
pressure tap, installed under this contract, in the proposed
14" piping at the point of tap into the Rabbit Hill storage
tank, operating on 120 volt a.c., single phase, 50 -cycle cur-
rent and transmitting a time duration d -c signal over a new
leased telephone circuit. Range to be from 0 to 175 feet
minimum. Bristol Model 0G534M -15 transmitter or approved
equal shall be furnished and installed by the Contractor.
Receiver: The receiver shall be a Series M500
standard metameter receiver as manufactured by Bristol Indus-
trial Instruments or approved equal. It shall receive a time
duration d -c signal from the Series 534 transmitter and con-
tinuously record the level in the Rabbit Hill storage tank,
as shown on the Plans. Recording shall be made on 12" circu-
lar, 7 -day chart. Furnish a one -year supply of charts. The
receiver shall be a Bristol Model IMIM 500 G13R3 or approved
equal. Also furnish and install a Bristol Model 9JI power
supply or approved equal. Install receiver in booster pump
station building as shown on the Plans. Provide an auxiliary
electrical contact to allow the water treatment plant Con-
tractor to install a signal line from the booster pump sta-
tion building to a Bristol Series 4330 Recorder provided by
him in the water treatment plant building.
Controller: The controller shall be contained
in the receiver case. It shall receive a signal from the
storage tank level transmitter and control the on -off opera-
tion of the three (3) pumps located in the booster pump sta-
tion. An automatic sequence shall be provided to alternate
the starting of the three (3) pumps. The controller shall be
capable of controlling a fourth future pump.
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Installation: Power supply and mounting de-
tails located and installed as shown on the Plans. Pressure
tap will be provided on the reservoir piping under this con-
tract.
Housing Unit: Furnish a weatherproof transmit-
ter housing unit to be mounted adjacent to the reservoir at
the point of the tap. The unit to be made of galvanized
steel and have adequate space for the required instruments.
Provide insulation and heat tape to protect all water con-
tacted surfaces and piping from freezing down to 0 ° F.
Wiring and Piping: To be complete within the
control building at the pump station site and at the reser-
voir site. Wiring to meet the applicable requirements of
Item No. 15. Piping to be 1" galvanized iron and screwed end
fittings and valves.
16.2.2 Business Highway 81 North
Standpipe Level Recording
Existing Transmitter: The existing transmitter
is a Model 0G534M -15 standard metameter transmitter as manu-
factured by Bristol Industrial Instruments. It takes fluid
pressure from a pressure tap at the base of the Business
Highway 81 North storage tank, operating on 120 volt a.c.,
single phase, 50 -cycle current and transmitting a time dura-
tion d -c signal over an existing leased telephone circuit to
the Bowman Road pump station. Range is from 0 to 175 feet
minimum.
Provide necessary piping, wiring, enclosures
and other items at the Business Highway 81 North standpipe
site to provide a transmission of pressure to a receiver at
the Booster Pump Station - 1981 as well as to the existing
receiver at the Bowman Road pump station.
Receiver: The receiver shall be a Series M500
standard metameter receiver as manufactured by Bristol Indus-
trial Instruments or approved equal. It shall receive a time
duration d -c signal from the Series 534 transmitter and con-
tinuously record the level in the Business Highway 81 North
storage tank, as shown on the Plans. Recording shall be made
on 12" circular, 7 -day chart. Furnish a one -year supply of
charts. The receiver shall be a Bristol Model IMIM 500 G13R3
or approved equal. Also furnish and install a Bristol Model
9JI power supply or approved equal. Provide an auxiliary
electrical contact to allow the water treatment plant Con-
tractor to install a signal line from the booster pump sta-
tion building to a Bristol Series 4330 Recorder provided by
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him in the water treatment plant building. A Bristol Series
4330 Recorder may be provided instead of the Series M500
receiver if it functions in the intended purpose described
herein.
ed.
Installation: Power supply and mounting de-
tails located and installed as shown on the Plans.
Wiring and Piping: To be complete within the
control building at the pump station site and standpipe site.
Wiring to meet the applicable requirements of Item No. 15.
Installation: Provide the services of a quali-
fied manufacturer's representative from the closest office to
supervise and assist in the installation and adjustment of
the controls. Complete the installation and initial opera-
tional runs before requesting witness of operational tests.
Manufacturer's representative to instruct the operators in
the use of the controls.
Tests: Provide the services of the manufactur-
er's representative to conduct operational tests to demon-
strate satisfactory control of the pumping units in accor-
dance with the requirements.
ments.
Controller: No pump control feature is requir-
16.3 INSTALLATION AND TESTS
16.4 DATA TO BE FURNISHED
Furnish the following for approval:
Descriptive data for the specified instru-
Control Schematic.
16.5 APPROVED EQUALS
Control system equipment described herein manu-
factured by other than Bristol will be considered for appro-
val, if such submittals are pre - qualified for approval by the
Engineer 48 hours prior to the bid opening time.
16.6 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
No separate payment for work performed under
this Item. Include cost of same in contract prices bid for
item of which this work is a component part.
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ITEM NO. 17 - PIPE INSULATION
17.1 GENERAL
This item applies to all piping, fittings and
valves 4" and smaller shall be insulated for protection
against freezing to 0 ° F.
17.2 INSULATION
The insulation shall be pre - molded sectional
urethane pipe covering with an All Service Jacket (ASJ) manu-
factured by Southwest Insulators, Inc. or approved equal.
Fittings shall be mitered sections of the same insulation
material wrapped with glassfab and sealed with a primer coat
of Foster 30 -36 and finished with a final coat of Foster
60 -26. In lieu of mitered fittings, fittings can be wrapped
with a fiberglass wrap and finished with a pre - molded PVC
fitting cover and sealed with a coat of Foster 60 -26.
17.3 OUTSIDE PIPING
All outside insulation piping shall be finished
with 15 lb. roofing felt taped on 2" centers with all longi-
tudinal and butt seams overlapping a minimum of 2" and sealed
with Foster 60 -26 weatherproofing. 36" Black Glass Fab may
be substituted in lieu of 15 lb. roofing felt.
17.4 VALVES
Valves and flanges shall be insulated with pre-
fabricated urethane insulation covers as manufactured by
Southwest Insulators, Inc. Covers shall be wired in place.
All voids shall be made solid by pouring liquid urethane in
the valve and flange covers. The covers shall be finished
with black glass fab and sealed with a coat of Foster 60 -26
weatherproofing.
17.5 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
No separate payment for work performed under
this item. Include cost of same in contract prices bid for
item of which this work is a component part.
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APPENDIX
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION REPORT
WATER TREATMENT PLANT
ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
TRINITY ENGINEERING TESTING CORPORATION
GEOTECIINICAL INVESTIGATION
WATER TREATMENT PLANT
ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
FOR
HAYNIE AND KALLMAN, INC.
ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING DIVISION
FOUNDATION DESIGN CRITERIA
TRINITY ENGINEERING TESINU WWUNAIWN
General
Expansive Characteristics
Select Fill Material
Plant and Control Building,
Boring Nos. 1 - 6
Earthen Holding Tanks,
Boring Nos. 7 - 10
Water Storage Tank,
Boring Nos. 11 -12A
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
General 1
Scope of Investigation 1
FIELD INVESTIGATION 3
LABORATORY INVESTIGATION 5
SITE CONDITIONS
Site Geology 7
Subsurface Stratigraphy 7
ILLUSTRATIONS
Location of Borings I
Summary of Classification Tests II
Summary of Unit Weight, Moisture Content and
Unconfined Compression Test Results III
APPENDIX
Explanation of Symbols and Key to Classification
Used on Logs of Borings
Logs of Borings
PACE
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11
11
PLATE
INTRODUCTION
TRINITY ENGINEERING TESTING CORPORATION
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION
WATER TREATMENT PLANT
ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
General. The geotechnical investigation reported herein is an analysis
of the subsurface materials and conditions at the proposed site of a
Water Treatment Plant. The site is located just west of Interstate
Highway 35 near Round Rock, Texas. It is understood that the plant
facilities will consist of a dual clarifier and control building, two
earthen holding tanks, and a 100 -ft- diameter, 16 -ft -high, steel water
storage tank. This investigation was conducted in general accordance
with our proposal letter dated December 12, 1980 and verbally author-
ized by Mr. Haynie on December 16, 1980.
Scope of Investigation. The objectives of this investigation have been
to develop information on soil and foundation conditions at the site
and to use this information in developing criteria for use in the
foundation design process. To accomplish these objectives the various
stages of the investigation were conducted as follows:
1. Subsurface core borings were drilled in order to
(a) explore subsurface stratigraphy at the site,
(b) obtain samples for laboratory testing,
(c) investigate in situ rock characteristics through
THD cone penetrometer tests, and
(d) investigate groundwater conditions present at
the site.
1
The various phases of this study, as mentioned above, are presented in
2. Samples of subsurface materials from the core borings
were analyzed in the laboratory by
(a) visual examination and classification,
(b) Atterberg limits tests,
(c) minus 200 -mesh sieve tests,
(d) unit dry weight and moisture content tests, and
(e) unconfined compression tests.
3. An engineering analysis was then made using the informa-
tion obtained from the subsurface exploration and labora-
tory investigation to develop recommendations to guide
foundation design and construction.
subsequent sections of this report.
TRINITY ENGINEERING TESTING CORPORATION
FIELD INVESTIGATION
TRINITY ENGINEERING TESTING CORPORATION
Subsurface conditions and stratigraphy at the proposed Water Treatment
Plant Site were explored by fourteen borings drilled at the locations
shown on Plate I in the Appendix. The borings were advanced to depths
ranging from 10.0 to 15.0 feet below the ground surface. The various
depths to which each boring extended and the types of subsurface mate-
rials encountered are noted on the attached Logs of Borings.
The borings were drilled with the aid of a truck- mounted drilling rig.
Undisturbed or representative samples of the cohesive soils were ob-
tained by hydraulically pushing a 3 -in. diameter thin - walled tube sam-
pler into the soil. Thereafter, samples of the primary formation were
obtained by continuous rock coring with an NX -size double -tube core
barrel equipped with an insert bit. All of the samples obtained in
the borings were visually classified and logged in the field during the
investigation. After the samples had been examined and classified,
they were sealed in appropriate packaging for shipment to our labora-
tory for further study.
Existing in situ conditions of the subsurface materials were also ex-
plored by Texas Highway Department (THD) cone penetration tests per-
formed at periodic intervals while the boreholes were being advanced.
The THD cone penetration test consists of a measurement of the resist-
ance to penetration of a 3 -in. diameter steel cone that is driven with
a 170 -1b weight dropped approximately 24 in. The amount of penetration
3
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of the cone after an application of 100 blows is recorded on the
attached Logs of Borings.
The borings were advanced to depths ranging from 0.0 to 3.0 feet below
the ground surface prior to using drilling fluid. Groundwater obser-
vations below these depths were inhibited due to the use of drilling
fluid. Results of the observations to investigate groundwater condi-
tions at the site are shown by the notes on the attached Logs of
Borings.
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LABORATORY INVESTIGATION
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All samples and cores of subsurface materials recovered from the bor-
ings were examined and logged in the laboratory by a soil technician.
The laboratory testing program was then designed to evaluate the per-
tinent physical properties of the foundation soils. Due to the nature
of the proposed project, emphasis was directed toward evaluation of
the compressive strength and shrink /swell potential of the underlying
strata.
Atterberg limits tests and minus 200 -mesh sieve tests were performed
to estimate the shrink /swell potenital of the soil and to aid in soil
classification. Laboratory classifications of the subsurface mate-
rials are based upon the "Unified Soil Classification System" as ex-
plained on the attached Key to Classification used on Logs. Results of
the Atterberg limits tests, minus 200 -mesh sieve tests, natural moisture
content and soil classifications are presented on attached Plate II.
Unconfined compression tests were performed on selected specimens in
order to determine the compressive strength of the soil and rock
strata. Water content and unit dry weight determinations were also
made for soil specimens subjected to unconfined compression tests.
The results of the strength tests are tabulated on Plate III.
The type and number of tests performed in the laboratory for this in-
vestigation are presented on the following page:
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Type of Tests Number of Tests
Unconfined Compression 12
Atterberg Limits 4
Percent Passing 200 -Mesh Sieve 4
Moisture Content 8
Unit Weight 4
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SITE CONDITIONS
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Site Geology. According to information developed by the Bureau of
Economic Geology at the University of Texas at Austin, the primary
geologic formation at this site is the Edwards formation. This forma-
tion is of the Lower Cretaceous Geologic Age and consists mainly of
limestone. In the unweathered state, the Edwards formation consists
of gray limestone having honeycomb seams and layers or solution cavi-
ties. Weathering of the primary gray limestone creates a tan lime-
stone stratum having hard limestone layers and interbedded soil -
like layers or pockets. Severe weathering and the addition of or-
ganic matter results in an upper dark brown soil layer that can be
classified at this site, as a high plasticity clay.
Subsurface Stratigraphy. In general, the stratigraphy encountered in
the borings is fairly uniform having approximately 0.5 to 4.0 ft of
dark brown high plasticity clay overlying a weathered limestone or
massive limestone of the Edwards formation. As indicated in Boring
Nos. 1 through 6 and 11, a honeycomb structure exists in the limestone
formation. This honeycomb structure varies in depth from 7.8 to 15.0
ft below the ground surface but is generally encountered at the 10 ft
depth. The only peculiarities from the general stratification de-
scribed above was found to occur in Boring Nos. 8 and 11 where a black
chert and sand and gravellayer was encountered, respectively. The
depth intervals at which the chert and granularlayers were encountered
are 11.8 to 12.0 ft and 5.0 to 6.0 ft, respectively.
FOUNDATION DESIGN CRITERIA
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General. This geotechnical investigation encompasses several proposed
structures including a plant and control building, two earthen holding
tanks, and a water storage tank. The subsurface conditions are essen-
tially similar at each structure location. However, each building or
problem area will be discussed separately within this report in order
to cover particular foundation systems or problems associated with the
individual structures.
Expansive Characteristics. The surficial soils at this site are pri-
marily very stiff, high plasticity clays. As indicated by the Atter-
berg limits tests, the shrink /swell or expansive potential of the clays
is relatively high with plasticity indexes ranging from 37 to 47. In
addition, using the Potential Vertical Rise Method developed by McDowell
and a worst case condition of 4 ft of expansive material, a potential
vertical movement of 1.75 in. was computed. This potential movement
is considered to be moderately high and could be of significance with
respect to structures supported on shallow foundations. Therefore,
it is suggested that consideration be given to eliminating the poten-
tial detrimental movements where shallow foundations are proposed by
removal and replacement of the expansive clay stratum with a select,
non - expansive fill material.
Select Fill Material. Fill material used within the building areas
should be a low plasticity material that has been properly compacted
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to prevent settlements of loosely placed material and to insure ade-
quate load.bearing characteristics. The fill material should be com-
pacted to at least 95 percent of the maximum density as determined by
the procedure of ASTM D698 in lifts not to exceed 6 -in. compacted
thickness. The select material should have primarily granular
characteristics with a PI less than 15 and not more than 40 percent
passing the No. 200 sieve. Crushed limestone products are locally
available and may be considered for use at this site.
Plant and Control Building, Boring Nos. 1 - 6. At present, it is
planned to construct within the Plant Section of the proposed building
two conical shaped clarifiers and filters that will extend to a depth
of about 10 ft below the existing ground surface. Accordingly, the
loads imposed by the clarifiers and filters will be transferred to
the supporting tan limestone stratum through concrete mats. These
mats should be designed in accordance with an allowable bearing pres-
sure of 20,000 lb /sq ft. The given design value includes an applied
safety factor of at least 2.0 and assumes that the supporting lime-
stone formation is competent and continuous.
Although no large cavities were encountered in the borings drilled
for this investigation, the presence of honeycomb layers in the bor-
ings indicates the possibility of cavities. As a result, it is sug-
gested that the competency of the limestone directly beneath the
proposed foundation be investigated by drilling 2 -in- diameter
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test holes, or a size hole equivalent to those produced by standard
shot -hole drilling equipment. As indicated on Plate IV, measurements
of the hole diameter should be made with calipers or a probe. The
drilling should be performed at a grid spacing sufficient to assure
the adequacy of the foundation strata and the hole depth should be
equal to 5 ft or twice the foundation width, whichever is less. If
substantial cavities larger than a few inches in diameter or highly
porous rock are encountered during the investigation, then placement
of lean concrete or slush grout in the voids may be necessary.
The Control Section of the proposed building is assumed to be a rela-
tively light structure housing primarily piping, control values, and
monotoring equipment. The exterior loads of the building may be sup-
ported by a perimeter strip -type foundation if the strip is founded at
a depth of at 1.0 ft into the tan weathered limestone and designed in
accordance with an allowable bearing pressure of 6,500 lb /sq ft. The
interior slab of the building may be supported by select well com-
pacted fill (see above section) if designed using an allowable bearing
pressure of 2,500 lb /sq ft. Should loads imposed on the interior slab
exceed the bearing capacity of the fill material, consideration may
be given to the use of isolated shallow footings for support of
heavily - loaded slab sections. The footings should be founded at a
depth of 5 ft below the ground surface and designed for a maximum
bearing pressure of 10,000 lh /sq ft.
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It is understood that•a deep splitter box will be used to channel
plumbing from the clarifiers and filters into the control building.
Presently, it is planned to place the base of the splitter box at a
depth of 10 ft below existing ground surface. At this depth, the
box may be designed in accordance with an allowable bearing pressure
of 20,000 lb /sq ft.
Earthen Holding Tanks, Boring Nos. 7 -10. The two holding tanks, cen-
trally located at the proposed site, are scheduled to be constructed
such that the tank bases will extend into the primary tan limestone
stratum. Accordingly, consideration may need to be given to lining
the bases and the sides in order to prevent migration of impounded
water. The surficial dark brown clay existing at the site will pro-
vide an excellent liner material and may be used to construct the
sides of the tanks. The material should be compacted at or near opti-
mum moisture content, to a density of at least 95 percent of the maxi-
mum dry density as determined by ASTM D 698 and in lifts not to ex-
ceed 6 in. compacted thickness. The embankment slopes may be con-
structed at a slope of 1- vertical to 3- horizontal but, in order to
prevent erosion, consideration may be given to using flatter slopes.
Alternatively, some type of slope proctection, i.e. sod, asphalt or
bituminous surfacing, or synthetic liners, may be used.
Water Storage Tank, Boring Nos. 11 -12A. The 100 -ft- diameter by ].6-
ft -high steel water tank can be supported by either of two foundation
alternatives. The first alternative would include the use of a
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reinforced concrete ringwall supporting the tank shell while the
second would use a steel ring founded on select fill material. A
schematic cross - section of both of these foundation alternatives is
illustrated on Plate V. For either scheme, the high plasticity sur-
ficial clay layers existing at the site should be removed from the
foundation area and a granular, low plasticity fill should be placed
beneath the bottom of the tank. This fill material should be similar
to that described previously and should be placed in accordance with
the associated compaction recommendations. It is further suggested
that the top 6 in. of fill be oil saturated during construction in
order to reduce potential corrosive action on the bottom of the tank.
If a reinforced concrete ringwall is used to support the tank shell,
the ringwall should be founded approximately 6 in. into the tan weath-
ered limestone and designed in accordance with an allowable bearing
pressure of 6,500 lb /sq ft. The width of the ringwall should be pro-
portioned so that the pressure at the base of the ringwall does not
exceed the soil pressure at the same level beneath the interior of
the tank due to the weight of the stored water and the containment
structure itself.
For the steel ring and compacted fill scheme, a compacted supporting
base ring of fill should be used instead of a concrete ringwall. The
material used to construct the base ring should be crushed limestone
meeting Texas Highway Department Item 248, type A, grade 2 or better
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GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING OIVISION
requirements. A safe allowable load intensity of 3,500 lb /sq ft may
be used for the crushed limestone provided that the material is com-
pacted to a minimum of 95 percent of ASTM D 698, method D maximum
density with lifts not to exceed 6 in. compacted thickness. Bearing
plates may be required in order to reduce the applied bearing stresses
at the tank -fill interface. In addition, the select fill should also
extend inward and outward a minimum of 2.0 ft from the tank edge and
be constructed with interior and exterior slopes of approximately 1-
vertical to 2- horizontal. This will help to achieve proper drainage
of surface water and will also help to prevent undermining of the
foundation and infiltration of water.
Respectfully submitted,
TRINITY ENGINEERING TESTING CORPORATION
Geotechnical Engineering Division
Mark W. Bierschwale
William J. Berger, P.E.
Geotechnical Project Engineer
Au -1480
January 27, 1981
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ILLUSTRATIONS
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• I - - - - - I - - - • - - I O - M M
!CLAR/F/ERS and
F/L reps)
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81. DING
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NOTE: PLANT SITE LOCATED JUST NORTH OF
WESTINGHOUSE PLANT PROPERTY.
BORING LOCATIONS STAKED BY
HAYNIE 8 KALLMAN, INC.
100
Sc ol•
feet
DRAWN BY OW //
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GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING DIVISION
SCALE AS 9N011
MATER STORAGE
TANK
WATER TREATMENT PLANT
ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
LOCATION OF BORINGS
GATE -/6 JAN /98/ I PLATE: /
ME M M M - - -• MO — ME M MI I• —• o=
WATER TREATMENT PLANT
ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
SUMMARY OF CLASSIFICATION TESTS
Liquid Plasticity % Passing Natural
Boring Depth Limit Index 200 -Mesh M.C. Classi-
No. ft. % % Y, % fication Description
8 1.5- 2.7 71.4 46.6 92.6 31.0 CH Dark Brown Clay
9 1.5- 2.5 65.8 36.9 93.1 27.3 CH Dark Brown Clay
10 1.5- 2.5 68.4 38.5 93.7 29.6 CH Dark Brown Clay
11 0.0- 1.4 64.5 36.8 81.8 28.5 CH Dark Brown Clay
MI M
WATER TREATMENT PLANT
ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
SUMMARY OF UNIT WEIGHT, MOISTURE CONTENT
AND UNCONFINED COMPRESSION TEST RESULTS
Boring Depth U.D.W. M.C. Qu
No. in Feet Lbs. /Cu.Ft. Y T /Sq.Ft.
Description
1 10.4 -10.9 208.56 Tan Limestone
2 8.5- 9.3 424.20 Tan Honeycombed Limestone
2 11.2 -11.6 256.69 Tan Honeycombed Limestone
3 7.3- 8.2 374.33 Tan Limestone
3 11.9 -12.3 103.13 Tan Limestone with Siltstone Seams
4 10.0 -10.8 504.20 Tan Limestone
5 12.0 -12.6 286.48 Tan Limestone
6 9.4- 9.9 376.05 Tan Honeycombed Limestone
8 1.5- 2.7 87.8 32.1 1.40 Dark Brown Clay
9 1.5- 2.5 89.6 27.3 1.30 Dark Brown Clay
10 1.5- 2.5 85.1 28.4 1.09 Dark Brown Clay
11 0.0- 1.4 86.0 24.5 0.96 Dark Brown Clay
V / / / / / / / / ///
ROCK
3/8 to I /2-in-DIAMETER PROBE ROD - -+`
WITH CHISEL POINT
SURFACE RECORDING
CALIPERS
/
2 -in - DIAMETER,
PERCUSSION - DRILLED
TEST HOLE
or
EOUIVALENT
/
/
B
29 or 5 mar,
W / / / / / / / / //
TYPICAL FOOTING
EXCAVATION
///
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GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING DIVISION
WATER TREATMENT PLANT
ROUND ROCK, 11
METHOD OF EVALUATING CHARACTER OF ROCK
BELOW FOUNDATION BASE
SCALE
DRAWN 00. DWM
I DATE , '2J.IN /98,
PLATE:
// • / /AV• \\ l VIA
p a•
A .
SKETCH ONLY
NO TRUE SCALE
WATER STORAGE TANN
ALTERNATIVE 4#1
OIL SATURATED FILL
• SELECT FILL.
•
/ / ^\ r .. /•/\.i \ \\ T (/A\\ //rn\S \. /Fn \ \J J/\\.
WATER STORAGE TANK
TAN WEATHERED LIMESTONE
ALTERNATIVE #2
OIL SATURATED FILL
THD ITEM 2RR
TYPE SELECT FILL
YPE A FILL
/ / ••• /// \‘‘ /// \rN,i) \ \\/
TAN WEATHERED LIMESTONE
v. o
4 5
REINFORCED CONCRETE RINGwALL
THD ITEM 258
TYPE A FILL
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GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING DIVISION
WATER TREATMENT PLANT
ROVNO ROCK, TEKA5
CROSS - SECTION ALTERNATIVES FOR
STORAGE TANK SUPPORT
SCALE NONE
DRAWN NT' D
BASE BEARING PLATE
777 \ /7T \\ \ / //r
BASE RING PLATE
DATE: /l JAN 1981
RATE Y
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APPENDIX
GEC/TECHNICAL ENGINEERING DIVISION
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS USED ON LOGS OF BORINGS
1334
N1d3O
tOBw AS
SAMPLE
I N• BLOWS
PER FOOT
MATERIAL DESCRIPTION
CORE
DRILLED
CORE
RECOVERED
_
—
_
5
—
—10
—
—
( SEE KEY TO CLISS/F /CAT/ON SELOW )
3.5
Undisturbed Shelby
t Tube Sample
Pocket
t Penetrometer Test
Disturbed Sample
t
Standard Penetration Test
15
and Sample
+ --Wash Boring - No Sample Recovery
■—NX
5.0'
5.0
Core Drilling - Testable Sample
KEY TO CLASSIFICATION USED ON LOOS
MAJOR DIVIS 01S
UP
5 MBDLS
DESCRIPTIONS
COAPSC- 40•11E0 SO,15
Yen Ten Nett 01 Yal.r,.l • LAPSES Ten his 200 5i... 5i..
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pay. sands, Se.e -Cleo Wan,.
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ON ..11 413710PS • 1 . 1 0 ue'L
S110S 03PIYY0 -3NIA e
5 .00 cuffs ALTS 004 CLAYS i
L•wa 1.M. cr.m.r Lq,.Y 1...1 1...
Th.,, 50 Ten 50
ML
norpon.c Sias B W ,
Very Fine Sande, 11.11 11.11
flee, Sets or Cla.•■ rw sane. or
Class Slim to . Shot New..
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1
GEOTECHNIC*L ENGINEERING DIVISION
LOG OF BORING
FOR
WATER TREATMENT PLANT
December 30, 1980 RORiNG NO L
PROJECT LOCATION Round Rock, Texas TYPE, Core LOCATION See Plan
133A
M14130
L iOewAS M
Il SAMPLE
100! 1134
SA10111 - N
I
MATERIAL DESCRIPTIO..
[ 03111110
3M03
03113A03311
31100
NO VA3
1 DEPTH SCALE
-
-
^
- - -
_
1 Dark Brown Clay
-
-
Tan Weathered Limestone with Red Clay
Pockets
i:
- 5
-
-
—10
-
-
-
Penetration
. .
------
Tan Limestone 100 Blows-0.75"
100
-- honeycombed, 7.8' -9.2'
thin honeycombed
12.1' to 13.2' THD Penetration
5.0'
��
4.7'
4.8'
_
_
-
-
1
1 1
1
1 1
l
5.0'
1
11
1 1
1001 water loss @13.3' 100 Blows =0.0"
1
--15
-
-
-
-
—
-
Total Depth of Boring = 15.0 Feet
Note: Boring was advanced from the
ground surface down by the use of drill-
ing fluid thus inhibiting positive
groundwater observations.
-
-
-
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"-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
TRINITY ENGINEERING TESTING CORPORATION
GEOTECNNICAL ENGINEERING DIVISION
LOG OF BORING
FOR
WATER TREATMENT PLANT
i
DATE: 31, 1980 BORING NO 2
PROJECT LOCATION: Round Rock, Texas TYPE. Core LOCATION See Plan
133A
N1430
SYMBOL
SAMPLE
N -BLOWS
PER FOOT
•
MATERIAL DESCRIPTION
03111M0
31:103
03B3A033U
31:100
NOi
3 1YOS N1d30T
_
-
_ 5
MN
-,
-
Dark Brown Clay f^
_
Tan Weathered Limestone
THD Penetration
WI
ME
with Red Clay Layers
100 Blows =2.0'
5.0'
4.8'
_
_
IMO
Ell
— 10
_
-
-
Tan Honeycombed Limestone
with slltstone seams, 12.0' to 12.5'
T.
5.0'
4.0'
I I.
!
_- 15
_
-
-
Total Depth of Boring = 15.0 Feet
Note: Boring was advanced from the
ground surface down by the use of drill-
ing fluid thus inhibiting positive
groundwater observations.
.-1
_
_
-
-
—
1
1
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1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
TRINITY ENGINEERING TESTING CORPORATION
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING DIVISION
LOG OF BORING
FOR
WATER TREATMENT PLANT
January 2, 1981 BORING NO 3
PROJECT LOCATION: Round Rock, Texas TYPE: Core LOCATION See Plan
1334
N1430
I SYMBOL
F SAMPLE
N -BLOWS
PER F00T
MATERIAL DESCRIPTION
CORE I
DRILLED
CORE
RECOVERED
I
NOli VA313
DEPTN SCALE'
5 T
-\ Dark Brown Clay with Sand
-
-
-
-
Tan Limestone with Small
Solution Cavities
THD Penetratio
I I
III
100 Blows =1.75"
honeycombed layer, 8.4' to 10.0'
100% water loss at 8.5'
5.0'
4.3'
—10
-
15
-----
Tan Limestone with Siltstone Seams
siltstone layer, 12.4' to 13.2'
5.0'
4.7'
2
I I
I
f I
I`
_.
-
-
-
-
Total Depth of Boring = 15.0 Feet
Note: Boring was advanced from the
ground surface down by the use of drill-
ing fluid thus inhibiting positive
groundwater observations.
-
_
_
.-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
TRINITY ENGINEERING TESTING CORPORATION
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING DIVISION
LOG OF BORING
FOR
WATER TREATMENT PLANT
December 30, 1980 BOMNG NO 4
PROJECT LOCATION Round Rock, Texas TYPE: Core OCATIoN See Plan
11334
ST MBOL
SAMPLE
10O! Had
SAKI
MATERIAL DESCRIPTION
CORE
DRILLED
03■3A033H f
3H0a
1
ELEVATION
[DEPTH SCALE1
■
5
_
— 10
_
---15
l
an Limestone THD Penetration
-
$
j
I I
100 Blows= 2.25"
honeycombed limestone layer,
9.0' to 10.0'
5.0'
4.0'
4.0'
_
J
'-
_
^
.171
—''°—
5.0'
-- ----
_
-
—
_
-
Total Depth of Boring = 15.0 Feet
Note: Boring was advanced from the
ground surface down by the use of drill-
ing fluid thus inhibiting positive
groundwater observations.
_�
_
-
_
-
1
1
u
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
TRINITY ENGINEERING TESTING CORPORATION
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING DIVISION
LOG OF BORING
FOR
WATER TREATMENT PLANT
CAM December 30, 1980 g
CT LOCATION: Round Rock, Texas TYPE. Core See Plan
133!
M1i70
lOOMAS f
■.,
/1 SAMPLE
I N BLOWS
PER FOOT
MATERIAL DESCRIPTIO
I 03111tl0
3x00
1
03113AO03b
31A03
NOI1►A313
DEPTH SCALE'
- - -
Dark Brown Limestone
-
-
__ 5
_
-
-
— 10
—
15
1
Tan Limestone
THD Penetration
I I I
100 Blows= 1.25"
-- 100% water loss at 8.5'
thin honeycombed seam at 9.0'
5.0'
---_%„__
\
4.8'
4.6'
-
_
—
I
5.0'
I
I
-
-
...
-
—
Total Depth of Boring = 15.0 Feet
Note: Boring was advanced from the
ground surface down by the use of drill-
ing fluid thus inhibiting positive
groundwater observations.
-
_
_
-
_..
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
TRINITY ENGINEERING TESTING CORPORATION
GEOTECHNICAI. ENGINEERING DIVISION
LOG OF BORING
FOR
WATER TREATMENT PLANT
December 30, 1980 BORING NO 6
PROJECT LOCATION: Round Ruck, Texas TYPE Core LocArioN See Plan
133!
N14130
10Bw1S
3ldvTS
N•BLOWS
PER FOOT
MATERIAL DESCRIPTIC
I 03111140
31403
03N3A033N
31403
N011VA
i3 1VDS N1d30
5 i
I
- - -
- - --
- Dark Brown Clay with S and
\
_
_
-
`
Tan Limestone with Clay Layers
5
-
_
-
10
-
-
'"
THD Penetration
I I;
I
Tan Limestone with 100 Blows =3.0"
Calcite Seams and
Nodules
-- honeycombed limestone layer, 8.6' -10.5'
- 1001, water loss at 11.0'
honeycombed limestone with thin silt-
stone Seams, 13.0' -14.5'
5.0'
4.9'
4 .6 '
-
_
-
-
-
I I
----A,----
5.0'
1 I
- ---- -
- 15
_
-
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Total Depth of Boring = 15.0 Feet
Note: Boring was advanced to 0.6 foot
below the ground surface prior to using
drilling fluid and water was not encoun-
tered above that depth.
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TRINITY ENGINEERING TESTING CORPORATION
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING DIVISION