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NORTHWEST DRIVE AND LAUREL DRIVE
WATER IMPROVEMENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Description Page
1.0 Notice to Bidders NB -1
2.0 Bid Documents BD -1
3.0 Post Bid Documents PBD -1
4.0 General Conditions GC -1
5.0 Special Conditions SC -1
6.0 Technical Specifications TS -1
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1.0 NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed proposals addressed to the City Secretary, City of Round Rock, 221 East
Main Street, Round Rock, Texas 78664, for furnishing all labor, material and equipment
and performing all work required for the project titled Northwest Drive and Laurel
Drive Water Improvements (project includes construction of approximately 600 linear
feet of water line improvements) will be received until February 18. 1992 at 2:00 pm.
then publicly opened and read aloud at the City Hall Council Chambers at the same
address. Bid envelopes should state date and time of bid and "Northwest Drive and
Laurel Drive Water Improvements ". No bids may be withdrawn after the scheduled
opening time. Any bids received after scheduled bid opening time will be returned
unopened.
Bids must be submitted on City of Round Rock proposal forms and must be
accompanied by an acceptable bid security as outlined in the Instructions to Bidders,
payable to the City of Round Rock, Texas equal to five percent (5 %) of the total bid
amount. Plans, Proposal Forms, Specifications, and Instructions to Bidders may be
obtained from the Department of Public Works, 300 South Blair, in Round Rock, Texas
beginning February 3, 1992 for a non - refundable charge of $ 15.00 per set.
In case of ambiguity, duplication, or obscurity in the bids, the City of Round Rock
reserves the right to construe the meaning thereof. The City of Round Rock further
reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any informalities and irregularities
in the bids received.
The successful bidder will be expected to execute the standard contract prepared
by the City of Round Rock, and to furnish performance and payment bonds as described
in the bid documents.
Publish Dates:
Austin American Statesman. Round Rock Leader:
February 2, 1992
February 9, 1992
February 16, 1992
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Joanne Land
City Secretary
City of Round Rock
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February 3, 1992
February 10, 1992
February 17, 1992
2.0 BID DOCUMENTS
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
1. Prior to submitting any proposal, bidders are required to read the plans,
specifications, proposal, contract and bond forms carefully; to inform themselves
by their independent research, test and investigation of the difficulties to be
encountered and judge for themselves of the accessibility of the work and all
attending circumstances affecting the cost of doing the work and the time required
for its completion and obtain all information required to make an intelligent
proposal.
2. Should the bidder find discrepancies in, or omissions from the plans,
specifications, or other documents, or should he be in doubt as to their meaning,
he should notify at once the Engineer and obtain clarification or addendum prior
to submitting any bid.
3. It shall be the responsibility of the bidder to see that his bid is received at the place
and time named in the Notice to Bidders. Bids received after closing time will be
returned unopened.
4. Bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes plainly marked "Sealed Bid" and
showing the name of the project, the job number if applicable, and the opening
date and time.
5. Bids shall be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the City of Round Rock.
6. All proposals shall be accompanied by a certified cashier's check upon a National
or State bank in an amount not less than five percent (5 %) of the total maximum
bid price, payable without recourse to the City of Round Rock, or a bid bond in
the same amount from a reliable surety company, as a guarantee that the bidder
will enter into a contract and execute performance and payment bonds, as
stipulated by item 11 below, within ten (10) days after notice of award of contract
to him. Proposal guarantees must be submitted in the same sealed envelope with
the proposal. Proposals submitted without check or bid bonds will not be
considered.
7. All bid securities will be returned to the respective bidders within twenty-five (25)
days after bids are opened, except those which the owner elects to hold until the
successful bidder has executed the contract. Thereafter, all remaining securities,
including security of the successful bidder, will be returned within sixty (60) days.
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8. Until the award of the contract, the City of Round Rock reserves the right to reject
any and all proposals and to waive technicalities; to advertise for new proposals;
or to do the work otherwise when the best interest of the City of Round Rock will
be thereby promoted.
9. In case of ambiguity or lack of clarity in the statement of prices in the bids, the
City of Round Rock reserves the right to consider the most favorable analysis
thereof, or to reject the bid. Unreasonable (or unbalanced) prices submitted in a
bid may result in rejection of such bid or other bids.
10. Award of the contract, if awarded, will be made within sixty (60) days after
opening of the proposals, and no bidder may withdraw his proposal within said
sixty (60) day period of time unless a prior award is made.
11. Within ten (10) days after written notification of award of the contract, the
successful bidder must furnish a performance bond and a payment bond in the
amount of one - hundred percent (100 %) of the total contract price. Provided
however, if the contract price is less than $50,000.00, the bidder shall have the
option of providing a letter of credit in lieu of a performance bond, said letter of
credit in a form acceptable to the City of Round Rock. Said performance bond,
or letter of credit, if applicable, and payment bond shall be from an approved
surety company holding a permit from the State of Texas to act as surety (and
acceptable according to the latest list of companies holding certificates of authority
from the Security of the Treasury of the United States) or other surety or sureties
acceptable to the Owner, with approval prior to bid opening.
12. If the total contract price is less than $25,000.00 the performance and payment
bond requirement will be waived by the City of Round Rock. Payment will be
made following completion of the work.
13. Failure to execute the construction contract within ten (10) days of written
notification of award or failure to furnish the performance bond, or letter of credit
if applicable, and payment bond as required by item 11 above, shall be just cause
for the annulment of the award. In case of the annulment of the award, the
proposal guarantee shall become the property of the City of Round Rock, not as
a penalty, but as a liquidated damage.
14. No contract shall be binding upon the City of Round Rock until it has been signed
by its Mayor after having been duly authorized to do so by the City Council.
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15. The Contractor shall not commence work under this contract until he has furnished
certification of all insurance required and such has been approved by the City of
Round Rock, nor shall the contractor allow any subcontractor to commence work
on his subcontract until proof of all similar insurance that is required of the
subcontractor has been furnished and approved.
16. Any quantities given in any portion of the contract documents, including the plans,
are estimates only, and the actual amount of work required may differ somewhat
from the estimates. The basis for the payment shall be the actual amount of work
done and /or material furnished.
17. No Texas sales tax shall be included in the prices bid for work under this contract.
This contract is issued by an organization which is qualified for exemption
pursuant to the provisions of Article 10.04 (h) of the Texas Limited Sales, Excise
and Use Tax Act. The contractor performing this contract may purchase, rent or
lease all materials, supplies, equipment used or consumed in the performance of
this contract by issuing to his supplier an exemption certificate complying with
State Comptroller's ruling #95 -0.07. Any such exemption certificate issued by the
contractor in lieu of the tax shall be subject to the provisions of the State
Comptroller's ruling #95 -0.09 as amended to be effective July 1, 1979.
18. No conditional bids will be accepted.
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BID BOND
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS THAT WE,
as PRINCIPAL and as
SURETY, are held and firmly bound unto the
hereinafter referred to as the "OWNER ", in the penal sum of five percent (5 %) of the
total amount of the bid of the PRINCIPAL submitted to the OWNER, for the work
described below; for the payment of which sum in lawful money of the United States of
America, well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors,
administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
In no case shall the liability of the SURETY hereunder exceed the sum of
The CONDITIONS OF THIS OBLIGATION ARE SUCH, THAT whereas, said
PRINCIPAL has submitted the above mentioned bid to the OWNER, for construction
for the work under the "SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
for which
bids are to be opened at the office of the OWNER on 1992.
NOW THEREFORE, if the PRINCIPAL is awarded the contract, and within the time and
manner required under the heading "Instructions to Bidders ", after the prescribed forms
are presented to him for signature, enters into a written agreement, substantially in the
form contained in the Specifications, in accordance with the bid and files the town bonds
with the OWNER, one to guarantee faithful performance and the other to guarantee
payment for labor and materials, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise,
it shall be and remain in full force and effect.
In the event suit is brought upon this bond by the OWNER and judgement is recovered,
said SURETY shall pay all costs incurred by the OWNER in such suit, including a
reasonable attorney's fee to be fixed by the Court.
In WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seals this day of
, 1992.
Principal: Surety:
By: By:
(Seal) (Seal)
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PROPOSAL BIDDING SHEET
JOB NAME: Northwest Drive and Laurel Drive Water Improvements
JOB LOCATION: Round Rock,' Williamson County, Texas
OWNER: City of Round Rock, Texas
DATE: February, 1992
Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the foregoing Notice to Bidders and Instructions to Bidders, the undersigned bidder
hereby proposes to do all the work, to furnish all necessary superintendence, labor, machinery,
equipment, tools, materials, insurance and miscellaneous items, to complete all the work on which he
bids as provided by the attached supplemental specifications, and as shown on the plans for the
construction of Northwest Drive and Laurel Drive Water Improvements 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:
Bid Item Description Unit
Item Ouantity Unit and Written Unit Price Price
1. 650 L.F. 6" water line, complete
in place, linear foot.
foibe% uc 'zu7 dollars
and _/449 cents. $ Z 3 $
2. 5 EA 1" single water service,
complete in place, per each.
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Amount
Bid Item Description Unit
Item Ouantity Unit and Written Unit Price Price Amount
3. 2 L.S. Connect existing 2" water
line to 6" water line,
complete in place,
per lump sum. •
for -i P'� dollars
and cents. $ 1' $
4. 1
6. 0.30
7. 3
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2" four -plex water service,
complete in place, per each.
0/ dollars
cents. $ $
5. 3 EA 6" gate valve, complete in place,
per each.
fo // dollars
cents. $ 3 0(9 $ 9 PO
and
Ton Ductile iron fittings, complete
in place, per ton.
fo
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dollars
cents.
514" fire hydrant assembly,
including 6" gate valve,
lead and bollards, complete
in place, per each,
for 1 dollars .900' ;'7°9
and cents. $ $
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Bid Item Description Unit
Item Ouantity Unit and Written Unit Price Price Amount
8. 190 L.F. Asphalt pavement repair,
complete in place, per
linear foot.
9. 239
10. 1
S.F
L.S.
TOTAL BASE BID (Items 1 thru 10):
STATEMENT OF SEPARATE CHARGES:
for dollars
and � p cents. $ $ 7 to 0
Concrete driveway repair,
complete in place, per
square foot.
for \1 -4440 dollars
and —,A7 cents. $
z ' $ OS'
Materials: $ 6, 0
All other Charges: $ /7/1
*Total: $ z3,7 SS
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Restoration, including
revegetation or other
surface material,
complete in place, per
lump sum. / f
for �u, �% dollars
and . cents. $ Z00 $ Z OP
* Note: this total must the same amount shown above for "Total Base Bid ".
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If this proposal is accepted, the undersigned agrees to execute the contract and provide necessary bonds
and insurance certification as per the Instructions to Bidders and commence work within ten (10)
calendar days after written Notice to Proceed. The undersigned further agrees to complete the work
in full within thirty (30) working days after the date of the written Notice -to- Proceed.
The undersigned certifies that the bid prices contained in the proposal have been carefully checked and
are submitted as correct and final. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and may
waive any informalities.
Respectfully Submitted,
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3.0 POST BID DOCUMENTS
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON
AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this IL) — day of A kIC� A.D. 19' by
and between the CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS acting through it's Mayor, Party of
the First Part, hereinafter termed the OWNER, and AIELSOAI LEWIS 1 .1 - MC of the
City of C6DR12 PR( , County of (,UIWA/45OA) , State of
To6A5 , Party of the Second Part, hereinafter termed Contractor.
W1TNESSETH: That for and in consideration of the payments 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 FEB,eliA/Ry Ig / 9 9L/ for certain improvements
described as follows:
NORTHWEST DRIVE AND LAUREL DRIVE WATER IMPROVEMENTS
The Contractor shall perform all work shown on the Plans and described in the
Contract and shall meet all requirements of this Agreement, the General and Special
Conditions 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 10
consecutive calendar days after that date of the Notice to Proceed and shall cause work
to progress in a manner satisfactory to the Owner. Such work shall be completed in full
within thirty (30) working days after the date of the written Notice to Proceed. Time is
of the essence to this contract.
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 deductions, all as
provided in the General Conditions of the Agreement. --
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AGREEMENT - continued
The following documents together with this Agreement, comprise the Contract, and
they are fully a part thereof as if herein repeated in full:
The Notice to Bidders
The Instruction to Bidders
The Proposal and Bidding Sheets
The Performance & Payment Bonds
The General Conditions of Agreement
The Special Conditions of Agreement
The Technical Specifications
Addenda
Change Orders
The Certificate of Insurance
The Plans
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Parties to these presents have executed this
Agreement in multiple originals in the year and day first above written.
ATTEST:
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By:
if Contractor
is a Corporation or
otherwise registered with
the Secretary of the State
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By:
Party of the F' st ' (Owner)
M ayor - City of Round Rock
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By:
arty of the Second Part
(Contractor)
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April 2, 1992
PROJECT: NORTH WEST DRIVE & LAUREL DRIVE WATER IMPROVEMENTS
CONTRACTOR: NELSON LEWIS, INC. & NELSON LEWIS INDIVIDUAL
BID, PAYMENT AND PERFORMANCE BOND CHECKLIST
BOND NO. DISTRICT:
CONTRACT:
Insurance Company: TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY
CEN -TEX INSURANCE AGENCY
DONALD O NELSON
(Person actually signing the bonds)
Agency: CEN -TEX INSURANCE AGENCY
Agency:
Agent:
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(Company /Partnership for which agent works, if any)
Federal Registry Listing
The State Board of Insurance (the "Bond ") reauires that an
Insurance Company issuing payment and performance bonds be licensed to
do business in the State of Texas to issue such bonds, and the Board
also requires that the person writing and signing the bonds be a Texas
local recording agent who has been appointed by the Insurance Company.
to write and sign bonds on behalf of the Insurance Company. If the
Insurance Company requirements are hot satisfied, the contractor must
procure new bonds. If the Agent requirements are not satisfied, the
bonds should be returned to the Insurance Company or to the Agency, if
any, for signature by a Texas local recording agent.
The following is a checklist to be used in checking payment and
performance bonds. Parts 1 and 2 include questions for determining
whether the requirements of the State Board of Insurance have'been
satisfied, and Part 3 includes additional information.required by our
firm.
1. Call Company License Division of the State Board of Insurance
(512/322 -4353)
(a) Is the Company authorized to do business in Texas? YES
(b) What is the Company file number? 3128225653
Is the Company authorized to issue payment /performance
bonds?
(d) Name of person providing information:
2. Call Aaents License Division of the State Board of Insurance
(512/322 -3503) Agent: DONALD 0 NELSON
(a) Is the Agent authorized to do business in Texas? YES
(b) What is the Agent's file number? 535366
(c) What is the Agent's local recording agent's license number?
0123073
(d) Does the Agent or Agency have an appointment by the
Company ?*
Yes. ha is the President
(e) Name of person providing information: Andres
NOTE: If the Agents License Division of the State Board of Insurance
does not list the individual who executed the bonds as having a local
recording agents license number, then call the agent for such
information, then verify it with the State Board of Insurance.
3. Additional Information:
(a) What is the rating of the Insurance Company?
(This information may be obtained from Best's Key Rating
Guide. It is required that the Company have a rating of at
least an "A, Class XIII ".)
(b) Is there a power of attorney attached to the payment and
performance bonds that is signed by an officer of the •
Company and that states that the person signing the bond is
authorized the Insurance Company to sign such bonds ?_
*If agent is a nonresident, the bond must be signed or countersigned
by a local recording agent or special agent of the Company. If this is
the case, get the above information on the local recording agent who
signed /countersigned the bonds. But, the Texas local recording agent
in such a case does not have to have an appointment by the insurance
company.
ERTIFICATE OVINSURA
Of
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PRODUCER
INSURED
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY
ANY AUTO
AT ALL OWNED AUTOS
SCHEDULED AUTOS
C
EXCESS LIABILITY
OTHER
Cen -Tex Insurance Agency
P.O. Box 397
Burnet, Texas 78611
Nelson Lewis, Inc. &
Nelson Lewis Individual
314 Main
Marble Falls, Texas 78754
`.;COVERAGES
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED,
NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REOUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY
BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS, AND CONDI-
TIONS OF SUCH POLICIES.
TYPE OF INSURANCE
GENERAL LIABILITY
X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
011015 MADE OCCURRENCE
OTHERS & CONTRACTORS PROTECTNE
HIRED AUTOS
NON OWNED AUTOS
GARAGE LIABILITY
OTHER THAN UMBRELLA FORM
WORKERS' COMPENSATION
AND
EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY
POLICY NUMBER
TPP 204999484
BUA 604711010
THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS
NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND,
EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW
COMPANY
LETTER A Transcontinental Insurance Company
COMPANY B
LETTER
COMPANY C
LETTER
COMPANY p
LETTER
COMPANY
LETTER
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS /LOCATIONS /VEHICLES /RESTRICTIONS /SPECIAL ITEMS
POLICY EFFECTIVE
OATS (MOONY)
3/31/91
3/31/91
COMPANIES AFFORDING COVERAGE
POLICY EXPIRATION
DATE 1 88/000Y)
3/31/92
3/31/92
PERSONAL & ADVERTISING INJURY
EACH OCCURRENCE
FIRE 05150E ZANY ONE FIRE)
MEDICAL EXPENSE (ANY ONE PERSON/
150
BODILY
1FINRY
,PER PERSON]
G Vg
ACC 00111
PROPERTY
DAMAGE
GENERAL AGGREGAT
STATUTORY
$
ALL LIMIT$ IN THOUSANDS
PRODUCTS COMP /0P5 AGGREGATE
$
$ 600
$
$
ISSUE DATE (MM1DD/YY)
03 -27 -92
EACH
OCCURRENCE SGGREGA
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EX
PIR A TION DATE THEREOF. THE ISSUING COMPANY WILL
MAIL 1 0 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE
LEFT. BUT FAILURE TO MAIL SUCH NOTICE SHALL IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR
LIABILITY OF ANY KIND UPON THE COMPANY, ITS AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES
AUTHORIZ EPRESENTATIV
City of Round Rock
221 E Main St.
Round Rock, Texas 78664
CANCELLATION
0 IIR/ACORD CORPORATIONI185
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$ 1
$ 500
$ 500
$ 500
$ 100
$ 5
(EACH ACCIDENT)
DSEASE POLICY LIMIT)
IOISEASE EACH EMPLOYEE)
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON
PERFORMANCE BOND
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That of the
City of , County of , and State of
, as Principal, and authorized under the law
of the State of Texas to act as surety on bonds for principals, are held and firmly bound
unto THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS, (Owner), in the penal sum of
dollars ($ ) for the payment
whereof, well and truly to be made 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 day of , 19_ to which
the contract is hereby referred to and made a part hereof as fully and to the same extent
as if copied at length herein consisting of:
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CONDITIONS OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that if
the said Principal shall faithfully perform said Contract 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, including but not limited to, the repair of any and all defects in said work
occasioned by and resulting from defects in materials furnished by or workmanship of,
the Principal in performing the work covered by said Contract and occurring within a
period of twelve (12) months from the date of the contract Completion Certificate and all
other covenants and conditions, according to the true intent and meaning of said Contract
and the Plans and Specifications hereto annexed, then this obligation shall be void;
otherwise to remain in full force and effect;
PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that this bond is executed pursuant to the provisions of Article
5160 of the Revised Civil Statues 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.
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1 PERFORMANCE BOND (continued)
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 day of
19
' Principal Surety
By: By:
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Title Title
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Address Address
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The name and address of the Resident Agent of Surety is :
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THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON
PAYMENT BOND
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That , of the
City of , County of , and State of
as Principal, and authorized under the laws of the
State of Texas to act as Surety on Bonds for Principals, are held and firmly bound unto
THI: CITY OF ROUND ROCK, (OWNER), and all subcontractors, workers, laborers,
mechanics and suppliers as their interest may appear, all of whom shall have the right to
sue upon this bond, in the penal sum of
Dollars ($ ) for the payment
whereof, well and truly be made 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 day of , 19_, 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 consisting of:
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that if the
said Principal shall well and truly pay all subcontractors, workers, laborers, mechanics,
and suppliers, all monies to them owing by said Principals for subcontracts, work, labor,
equipment, supplies and materials done and furnished for the construction of the
improvements of said Contract, then this obligation shall be and become null and void;
otherwise to remain in full force and effect.
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.
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PAYMENT BOND (continued)
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
it's 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 day of , 19_
Principal Surety
By: By:
Title Title
Address Address
The name and address of the Resident Agent of Surety is :
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I CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
ISSUE DATE(MMIDDNY)
0 3 -27 -92
PRODUCER
RECEIVED 'P1AR »�
Cen — Tex Insurance Agency
P.O. Box 397
Burnet, Texas 78611
THIS CERTIFICATE IS AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS
NO R OHTS UPON 7 E HOLDER. THIS CERTIFIC ATE DOES NOT AMEND,
EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW.
COMPANIES AFFORDING COVERAGE
LETFER A Transcontinental Insurance Company
COMPANY B
LETTER
INSURED
Nelson Lewis, Inc. &
Nelson Lewis Individual
314 Main
Marble Falls, Texas 78654
COMPANY
LETTER C
COMPANY D
LETTER
COMPANY E
LETTER
•■.m
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE NSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED,
NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY
BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS, AND CONDI-
TIONS OF SUCH POLICIES.
CO
LTR
TYPE OF INSURANCE
POLICY NUMBER
POLICY EFFECTIVE
DATE (MOONY)
POLICY EXPIRATION
DATE NMNMM1)
ALL LIMITS IN THOUSANDS
GENERAL LIABILITY
TPP 204999484
3/31/92
3/31/93
GENERAL AGGREGATE
$ , , ,
A
X
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
PRODUCTS - COMP /OPS AGGREGATE
'.
ICLAIMSMADE
X OCCVRRENCE
PERSONAL a ADVERTISING IN JURY
$ 500
OWNER'S & CONTRACTORS PROTECTIVE
EACH OCCURRENCE
$ 8
ERE DA AG (ANY ONE FIRE)
'. 1 E
MEDICAL EXPENSE (ANY ONE PERSON)
$ P
A
AUTOMOBILE
—
LIABILITY
ANY AUTO
ALL OWNED AUTOS
SCHEDULED AUTOS
HIRED AUTOS
NON -OWNED AUTOS
GARAGE LIABILITY
Bua 604711010
3/31/92
3/31/93
CSL
$ f00
,'
(PER PERSON)
$
BODILr
Iruu9r
atNn
$
PROPERTY
DAMAGE
$
EXCESS
LIABILITY
OTHER THAN UMBRELLA FORM
I$
•_.
EACH
OCCURRENCE
AGGREGATE
WORKERS' COMPENSATION
AND
EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY
STATUTORY I.
•
$ (EACH ACCIDENT)
$ )DISEASE POLICY LIMIT)
$ (DISEASE EACH EMPLOYED
OTHER
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS) LOCATIONS /VEHICLES /RESTRICTIONS /SPECIAL ITEMS
N4cin4(a_relaa•»na: 11.Ea4
l SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EX.
City of Round Rock i PIRATION DATE THEREOF, THE ISSUING COMPANY WILL
221 E Main St. MAIL 10 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE
Round Rock, Texas 78664 LEFT, BUT FAILURE TO MAIL SUCH NOTICE SHALL IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR
LIABILITY OF ANY KIND UPON THE COMPANY, ITS AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES.
AUTHORIZ PRESENTATIVE
ACORD 25.S (11/85 IIR /ACORD CORPORATION 1985
Of I
CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE 1 ISSUE DATE(MM /DD/YY)
03 -27 -92
PRODUCER
Cen -Tex Insurance Agency
P.O. Box 397
Burnet, Texas 78611
THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS
NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND,
EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW.
COMPANIES AFFORDING COVERAGE
COMPANY A
LETTER Transcontinental Insurance Company
COMPANY B
LETTER
INSURED
Nelson Lewis, Inc. &
Nelson Lewis Individual
314 Main
Marble Falls, Texas 78754
COMPANY
LETTER C
COMPANY
LETTER
COMPANY E
LETTER
r
Ke1 0 .
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE NSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED,
NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY
BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS, AND CONDI-
TIONS OF SUCH POLICIES.
CO
LIR
TYPE OF INSURANCE
POLICY NUMBER
��� FFn
POLICY
ALL LIMITS IN THOUSANDS
A
GENERAL LIABILITY
TPP 204999484
3/31/91
3/31/92
GENERAL AGGREGATE
$ 1,000
x
—
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
I CLAIMS MADE 51 OCCURRENCE
OWNERS & CONTRACTORS PROTECTIVE
PRODUCTS COMP /OPS AGGREGATE
$ 5
PE RSONALS ADVERTISING INJURY
$ 500
EACH OCCURRENCE
$ 500
FIRE DAMAG (ANY ONE FIRE)
$ 100
MEDICAL EXPENSE (ANY ONE PERSON)
$ 5
AIL
AUTOMOBILE
—
-
LIABILITY
ANY AUTO
ALLOWNEDAUTOS
SCHEDULED AUTOS
HIRED AUTOS
NON-OWNED AUTOS
GARAGE LIABILITY
BUA 604711010
3/31/91
3/31/92
c5L
$ 600
Egg
(PER PERSON)
$
RY
INJURY
‘
$
PROPERTY
DAMAGE
$
EXCESS LIABILITY
R OTHER THAN UMBRELLA FORM
EAON
OCCURRENCE
$
AGGREGATE
WORKERS' COMPENSATION
AND
EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY
-
STATUTORY I,
$ (EACH ACCIDENT)
$ (DISEASEPOLICY LIMIT)
$ (DISEASE EACH EMPLOYEE)
OTHER
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/ LOCATIONS/ VEHICLES /RESTRICTIONS /SPECIAL ITEMS
ia1Ly[dvi41:1•14C4. l■ 411 3lUT @11
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EX.
City of Round Rock PIRATION DATE THEREOF, THE ISSUING COMPANY WILL Mataltax
221 E Main St. MAIL 10 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE
Round Rock, Texas 78664 LEFT, BUT FAILURE TO MAIL SUCH NOTICE SHALL IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR
LIABILITY OF ANY KIND UPON THE COMPANY, ITS AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES.
AUTHORIZ SENTATIAi L.64.01,_,
ACORD 25 -5 11/15) IIR/ACORD CORPORATION 1955
Of
CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
ISSUE DATE(MM/DD/YY)
3 -19 -92
PRODUCER
fl NO
Cen - Tex Insurance Agency
P.O. Box 397
Burnet, Texas 78611
THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS
RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND,
EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW.
COMPANIES AFFORDING COVERAGE
COMPANY
LETR A
T E CNA Insurance Co.
COMPANY B
LETTER
INSURED
• Nelson Lewis, Inc.
P.O. Box 217
Marble Falls, Texas 78654
COMPANY
LETTER C
COMPANY n t
LETTER
COMPANY E
LETTER
dU74:LCH4Y
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE NSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED,
NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY
BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS, AND CONDI-
TIONS OF SUCH POLICIES.
CO LTR
TYPE OF INSURANCE
POLICY NUMBER
0595 ( 9FR h � n
DDATEEYI EXPIRATION M 1
ALL LIMITS IN THOUSANDS
GENERAL LIABILITY
TPP 204999484
3/31/91
3/31/92
GENERAL AGGREGATE
$ 1000
X
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
PRODUCTS COMP/OPS AGGREGATE
$ 500
I CLAIMS MADE X OCCURRENCE
PERSONAL& ADVERTISING INJURY
$ 500
OWNER'S & CONTRACTORS PROTECTIVE
EACH OCCURRENCE
$ 500
FIRE DAMAGE (ANY ONE FIRE)
$ 100
M EDICAL EXPENSE (ANY ONE PERSON)
$ 5
AUTOMOBILE
—
X
X
X
LIABILITY
ANY AUTO
ALL OWNED AUTOS
SCHEDULED AUTOS
HIRED AUTOS
NON OWNED AUTOS
GARAGE LIABILITY
BUA 604711010
3/31/91
3/31/92
$ 600
BODILY
IPER
$
I
1 NJU
A�
$
PROPERTY
DAMAGE
$
EXCESS
LIABILITY
OTHER THAN UMBRELLA FORM
EAGN
OCCURRENCE
$
AGGRE GATE
$
WORKERS' COMPENSATION
AND
EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY
STATUTORY J
$ (EACH ACCIDENT)
$ I015EPSE- POLICY LIMIT)
$ (DISEASE EACH EMPLOYEE)
OTHER
-
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS /LOCATIONS /VEHICLES /RESTRICTIONS /SPECIAL ITEMS
0 Ail yLWFu I1 L.)I'1 ; A1■1•411CliBPC
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EX.
City of Round Rock PIRATION DATE THEREOF, THE ISSUING COMPANY WILL mazis .
221 E. Main St. MAIL 10 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE
Round Rock, Texas 78664 LEFT, BUT FAILURE TO MAIL SUCH NOTICE SHALL IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR
LIABILITY OF ANY KIND UPON THE COMPANY, ITS AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES.
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ��_��-� -�
rP M ,_ f UKCU2Ce. eJeljen ,
ACORD 25•S 11/15) - IIR /ACORD CORPORATION 1985
Ktlaiv .0 M AR, 4 1
A1:111 :11.', INSURANCE BINDER
ISSUE DATE (MM/DD/YY)
3 -19 -92
THIS BINDER IS A TEMPORARY INSURANCE CONTRACT, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS SHOWN ON THE REVERSE
SIDE OF THIS FORM
PRODUCER
Cen -Tex Insurance Agency
P.D. BOX 397 -
Burnet, Texas 78611
CODE SUB -CODE
COMPANY BINDER NO.
CNA Insurance Company 1 319
EFFECTIVE TIME •
DATE EXPIRATION TIME
_ _GATE
3/18/92
J
AM
PM
4/18/92
f—
12DIAM
NOON
THIS BINDER IS ISSUED TO EXTEND
COMPANY PER EXPIRING POLICY
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/VEHICLES
COVERAGE IN THE ABOVE NAMED
NO
/PROPERTY (Including Location)
INSURED
City of Round Rock
221 E. Main -
Round Rock, Texas 78664
COVERAGES _ _ ALL LIABILITY LIMITS IN THOUSANDS
TYPE OF INSURANCE
COVERAGE/FORMS
AMOUNT
DEDUCTIBLE
COINSUR.
PROPERTY
CAUSES OF LOSS
BASIC I BflOA0 SPEC
_ . •
GENERAL LIABILITY
r, COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
-
GENERAL AGGREGATE .$ 1000
PROD. — COMP /OPS AGGREGATE' $ 500
-
— —
{ l CLAIMS MADE L OCCUR
X OWNER'S & CONTRACTOR'S PROT. I
, RETRO DATE FOR CLAIMS MADE
PERSONAL & ADVTSNG INJURY I $ 500
EACH OCCURRENCE I $ 500
FIRE DAMAGE (Any ono fire) $ 100
{
; MED. EXPENSE (Any one person) $ 5
AUTOMOBILE i + ALL VEHICLES L J SCHEDULED VEHICLES
`~ LIABILITY
■ CSL ' $
BI PERS/ACCID S
y, NON /OWNED
_ 1 HIRED
GARAGE
•
PD
S
F
MED. PAY $
PIP $
IUM I$
AUTO PHYSICAL DAMAGE
COLLISION DED
i ALL VEHICLES ' SCHEDULED VEHICLES
I ACV
( i STATED AMOUNT i $
E OTHER
, OTC OED
EXCESS
__
LIABILITY 1 EACH
i OCCURRENCE
UMBRELLA FORM
OTHER THAN UMBRELLA FORM RETRO DATE FOR CLAIMS MADE:
AGGREGATE
SELF - INSURED
RETENTION
WORKER'S COMPENSATION
AND
EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY
. STATUTORY _
8 (EACH ACCIDENT)
$ (DISEASE- POLICY LIMIT)
0 (DISEASE-EACH EMPLOYEE)
SPECIAL CONDITIONS/RESTRICTIONS /OTHER COVERAGES
NAME & ADDRESS
MORTGAGEE
I LOSS PAYEE
ADDITIONAL INSURED
LOAN 8
AUTHORIZED REPR SENT e e , � ,--Y —_e
J /[O1A�LC�C
ACORD 75 -S (2/88) 0 ACORD CORPORATION 1988
ACORD 75S (2/88) .
;J.s��;�3n •ry�si,5:a::a:', 3.9�0•5�.3,.
CONDITIONS
This Company binds the kind(s) of insurance stipulated on the reverse side. The Insurance is
subject to the terms, conditions and limitations of the policy(ies) in current use by the Company.
This binder may be cancelled by the Insured by surrender of this binder or by written notice to
the Company stating when cancellation will be effective. This binder may be cancelled by the
Company by notice to the Insured in accordance with the policy conditions. This binder is cancelled
when replaced by a policy. If this binder is not replaced by a policy, the Company is entitled
to charge a premium for the binder according to the Rules and Rates in use by the Company.
APPLICABLE IN NEVADA
Any person who refuses to accept a binder which provides coverage of less than
$1,000,000.00 when proof is required: (A) Shall be fined not more than $500.00, and (B)
is liable to the party presenting the binder as proof of insurance for actual damages sus-
tained therefrom.
ERf 11:1�' OF 11�I SURb1�E
INSURED
Nelson Lewis, Inc.
P.O. Box 217
Marble Falls, Texas 78654
tOVEFIAG
CERTI ICAti: HOLDER, . CANCELLATION
City of Round Rock
221 E. Main St.
Round Rock, Texas 78664
ACORD 25-S 01 /65)
$500
$500
$500
$ 50
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EX
PIRATION DATE THEREOF, THE ISSUING COMPANY WILL 1CR9ffiA7.i
MAIL 10 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE
LEFT, BUT FAILURE TO MAIL SUCH NOTICE SHALL IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR
LIABILITY OF ANY KIND UPON THE COMPANY, ITS AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES.
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
o 131/ACoso conaonimoN i3if
PRODUCER
Cen —Tex Insurance Co. Agency
P.O. Box 397
Burnet, Texas 78611
S7L 73 _ COMPANY A
LETTER am Insurance Co.
COMPANY le LETTER B
CO
LTR
A
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE NSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED,
NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REOUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY
BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS, AND CONDI-
TIONS OF SUCH POLICIES.
GENERAL LIABILITY
X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
TYPE OF INSURANCE
CLAIMS MADE OCCURRENCE
OWNERS & CONTRACTORS PROTECTIVE
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY
— ANY AUTO
— ALL OWNED AUTOS
X SCHEDULED AUTOS
X HIRED AUTOS
X NON OWNED AUTOS
GARAGE LIABILITY
EXCESS LIABILITY
OTHER
R OTHER THAN UMBRELLA FORM
WORKERS' COMPENSATION
AND
EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY
Const. Equip.
POLICY NUMBER
TPP 204999484
BUA 604711010
404711011'
THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS
NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE GOES NOT AMEND,
EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW.
COMPANY C
LETTER
COMPANY p
LETTER
COMPANY E
LETTER
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/ LOCATIONS /VEHICLES /RESTRICTIONS /SPECIAL ITEMS
POLICY EFFECTIVE
DATE (MMIDDMT
3/31/91
3/31/91
3/31/91
COMPANIES AFFORDING COVERAGE
POLICY EXPIRATKKI
DATE (MMDD/YY)
3/31/92
3/31/92
3/31/92
GENERAL AGGREGATE
PRODUCTS GOMP/OPS AGGREGATE
PERSONAL & ADVERTISING INJURY
EACH OCCURRENCE
FIRE DAMAGE (ANY ONE FIRE)
MEDICAL EXPENSE (ANY ONE PERSON]
CEL
BODILY
INJURY
(PER PERSON
PROPERTY
DAMAGE
STA UTORY
$
$
$
ALL LIMITS IN THOUSANDS
ISSUE DATE (10 MGM)
3 -13 -92
OCCURRENCE
$
$500
5
AOGREGA'FE
(EACH ACCIDENT)
(DISEASE POLICY LIMIT(
(DISEASE EACH EMPLOYEE)
To: City of Round Rock
221 East Main Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664
TYPE OF
INS.
Workmen's
Compensation
Comprehensive
General
Liability
Includes
Contractual
Liability
Covers
Independent
Contractors
Owner's
Protective
Contractors
postbid/b•specdb
CER I IPICATE OF INSURANCE
Date:
Description of Work
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT is, at the date of this certificate,
insured by this company with respect to the business operations hereinafter described, for the types of
insurance and in accordance with the provisions of the standard policies used by this company, and
further hereinafter described. Exceptions to standard policies are noted on the reverse side hereof.
POLICY EI'r'ECTIVE EXPIRATION LIMITS OF
NO. DATE
PBD - 7
DATE LIABILITY
Statutory, State of
Texas, $
Employer's Liability
Bodily Injury
$ /person
$ /person
Property Damage
$ /accident
$ aggregate
Bodily Injury
$ /person
$ /accident
Property Damage
$ /accident
$ aggregate
Certificate of Insurance (continued)
Comprehensive Bodily Injury
Automobile $ /person
Liability $ /accident
Owned Vehicles Property Damage
Hired Vehicles
Non - owned Vehicles
Includes Contractual Liability
Contractual
Liability
$ /accident
The above policies either in the body thereof or by appropriate endorsement provide that they may not
be changed or canceled by the insurer in less than thirty (30) days after the insured has received written
notice of such change or cancellation.
The Certificate of Insurance neither affirmatively or negatively amends extends, or alters the coverage
afforded by policy or policies indicated by this certificate.
postbid/b:specdh
Name of Insurer
By:
Title:
Address:
PBD -8
MAINTENANCE BOND
BOND NUMBER AMOUNT
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS,
That we,
(hereinafter called the "Principal ") as
Principal, and the a Corporation duly organized
under the laws of the State of and duly licensed to
transact business in the State of (hereinafter called the
"Surety"), as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK,
TEXAS (hereinafter called the "Obligee "), in the sum of
dollars ($ ) for the
payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we, the said Principal and the said
Surety, bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns,
jointly and severally, firmly, by these presents.
Sealed with our seals and dated this
hundred and
Dated ,19 , for construction of
postbid/b:spccdh
PBD -9
day of , A.D. nineteen
WHEREAS, the said Principal has heretofore entered into a contract with
WHEREAS, the said Principal is required to guarantee the construction of all
improvements installed under said contract, against defects in materials or workmanship,
which may develop during the period of year(s) from the date of
acceptance of the project above described, by Owner:
The City of Round Rock, Texas
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CONDITIONS OF THE OBLIGATIONS IS SUCH, that if
said Principal shall faithfully carry out and perform the said guarantee, and shall, on due
notice, repair and make good at its own expense any and all defects in materials or
workmanship in the said work which may develop during the period of
year(s) from the date of acceptance of the project above described, by Owner:
The City of Round Rock, Texas
1
1 MAINTENANCE BOND (continued)
1 OR shall pay over, make good and reimburse to the said Obligee all loss and damage
111 then said Obligee may sustain by reason of failure or default of said Principal so to do,
then this obligation shall be null and void; otherwise shall remain in full force and effect.
1 Principal Surety
1 By By
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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4.0 GENERAL CONDITIONS
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Contents
1. Definition of Terms
1.01 - Owner, Contractor and Engineer
1.02 - Contract Documents
1.03 - Subcontractor
1.04 - Sub - Subcontractor
1.05 - Written Notice
1.06 - Work
1.07 - Extra Work
1.08 - Working Day
1.09 - Calendar Day
1.10 - Substantially Completed
General Conditions of Agreement
2. Responsibilities of the Engineer and the Contractor
2.01 - Owner - Engineer Relationship
2.02 - Professional Inspection by Engineer
2.03 - Payments for Work
2.04 - Initial Determinations
2.05 - Objections
2.06 - Lines and Grades
2.07 - Contractor's Duty and Superintendence
2.08 - Contractor's Understanding
2.09 - Character of Workers
2.10 - Contractor's Buildings
2.11 - Sanitation
2.12 - Shop Drawings
2.13 - Preliminary Approval
2.14 - Defects and Their Remedies
2.15 - Changes and Alterations
2.16 - Inspectors
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1 3. General Obligations and Responsibilities
1
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3.01 - Keeping of Plans and Specifications Accessible
3.02 - Ownership of Drawings
3.03 - Adequacy of Design
3.04 - Right of Entry
3.05 - Collateral Contracts
3.06 - Discrepancies and Omissions
3.07 - Equipment, Materials and Construction Plant
3.08 - Damages
3.09 - Protection Against Accident to Employees and the Public
3.10 - Performance and Payment Bonds
3.11 - Losses from Natural Causes
3.12 - Protection of Adjoining Property
3.13 - Protection Against Claims of Subcontractors, etc.
3.14 - Protection Against Royalties or Patented Invention
3.15 - Laws and Ordinances
3.16 - Assignment and Subletting
3.17 - Indemnification
3.18 - Insurance
3.19 - Final Clean-Up
3.20 - Guarantee Against Defective Work
3.21 - Testing of Materials
4. Prosecution and Progress
4.01 - Time and Order of Completion
4.02 - Extension of Time
4.03 - Hindrances and Delays
5. Measurement and Payment
5.01 - Quantities and Measurements
5.02 - Estimated Quantities
5.03 - Price of Work
5.04 - Partial Payments
5.05 - Use of Completed Portions
5.06 - Final Completion and Acceptance
5.07 - Final Payment
5.08 - Payments Withheld
5.09 - Delayed Payments
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6. Extra Work and Claims
6.01 Change Orders
6.02 Minor Changes
6.03 Extra Work
6.04 Time of Filing Claims
6.05 Continuing Performance
6.06 Arbitration
7. Abandonment of Contract
7.01 Abandonment by Contractor
7.02 Abandonment by Owner
8. Subcontractors
8.01 Award of Subcontracts for Portions of Work
8.02 Subcontractual Relations
8.03 Payments to Subcontractors
9. Separate Contracts
9.01 Owner's Right to Award Separate Contracts
9.02 Mutual Responsibility of Contractors
9.03 Cutting and Patching Under Separate contracts
10. Protection of Persons and Property
10.01 Safety Precautions and Programs
10.02 Safety of Persons and Property
10.03 Location and Protection of Utilities
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1
1 General Conditions of Agreement
1. Definition of Terms
1.01 Owner, Contractor and Engineer
' The Owner, the Contractor and the Engineer and those persons or organization identified
as such in the Agreement and are referred to throughout the contract Documents as if
singular in number and masculine in gender. The term Engineer means the Engineer or
1 his duly authorized representative. The Engineer shall be understood to be the Engineer
of the Owner, and nothing contained in the Contract Documents shall create any
contractual or agency relationship between the Engineer and the Contractor.
1.02 Contract Documents
1 The Contract Documents shall consist of the Notice to Contractors, Instructions to
Bidders, Proposal, Signed Agreement, Performance and Payment Bonds (when required),
Special Bonds (when required), General Conditions of the Agreement, Construction
Specifications, Plans and all modifications thereof incorporated in any of documents
before the execution of the agreement.
1 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 Contract documents,
priority of interpretation shall be in the following order: Signed Agreement, Performance
and Payment Bonds, Special Bonds (if any), Proposal, Special Conditions of Agreement,
Notice to Contractors, Technical Specifications, Plans, and General Conditions of
Agreement.
1.03 Subcontractor
The term Subcontractor, as employed herein, includes only those having a direct contract
with the Contractor and it includes one who furnishes material worked to special design
' according to the plans or specifications of this work, but does not include one who
merely furnishes material not so worked.
1 1.04 Sub- subcontractor
The term Sub- Subcontractor means one who has a direct or indirect contract with a sub-
contractor to perform any of the work at the site and includes one who furnishes material
worked to a special design according to the plans or specifications of this work, but does
not include one who merely furnishes material not so worked.
1
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1.05 Written Notice
1.06 Work
genca"d/dh2
Written notice shall be deemed to have been duly served if delivered in person to the
individual or to an officer of the corporation for whom it is intended, or if delivered at
or sent by registered mail to the last business address known to him who gives the notice.
The Contractor shall provide and pay for all materials, machinery, equipment, tools,
superintendence, labor, services, insurance, and all water, light, power, fuel,
transportation and other facilities necessary for the execution and completion of the work
covered by the contract documents. Unless otherwise specified, all materials shall be
new and both workmanship and materials shall be of a good quality. The Contractor
shall, if required, furnish satisfactory evidence as to the kind and quality of materials.
Materials or work described in words which so applied have a well known technical or
trade meaning shall be held to refer to such recognized standards.
1.07 Extra Work
The term "Extra Work" 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 upon the plans, or
reasonably implied by the specifications, and not covered by the Contractor's Proposal,
except as provided under "Changes and Alteration," herein.
1.08 Working Day
A "Working Day" is defined as any day not including Saturdays, Sundays or any legal
holidays, in which weather or other conditions, not under the control of the Contractor,
will permit construction of the principal units of the work for a period of not less than
seven (7) hours between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
1.09 Calendar Day
"Calendar Day" is any day of the week or month, no days being excepted.
1.10 Substantially Completed
By the term "substantially completed" is meant that the structure has been made suitable
for use or occupancy or the facility is in condition to serve its intended purpose, but still
may require minor miscellaneous work and adjustment.
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2. Responsibilities of the Engineer and the Contractor
2.01 Owner- Engineer Relationship
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The Engineer will be the Owner's representative during construction. The duties,
responsibilities and limitations of authority of the Engineer as the Owner's representative
during construction are as set forth in the Contract Documents and shall not be extended
or limited without written consent of the Owner and Engineer. The Engineer will advise
and consult with the Owner, and all of Owner's instructions to the Contractor shall be
issued through the Engineer.
2.02 Professional Inspection by Engineer
The Engineer shall make periodic visits to the site to familiarize himself generally with
the progress of the executed work and to determine if such work generally meets the
essential performance and design features and the technical and functional engineering
requirements of the Contract Documents; provided and except, however, that the
Engineer shall not be responsible for making any detailed, exhaustive, comprehensive or
continuous on - site inspection of the quality or quantity of the work or be in any way
responsible, d or ind for the construction means, methods, techniques,
sequences, quality, procedures, programs, safety precautions or lack of same incident
thereto or in connection therewith. Notwithstanding any other provision of this
agreement or any other Contract Document, the Engineer shall not be in any way
responsible or liable for any acts, errors, omissions or negligence of the Contractor, any
Subcontractor or any of the Contractor's or Subcontractor's agents, servants or
employees or any other person, firm or corporation performing or attempting to perform
any of the work.
2.03 Payments for Work
The Engineer shall review Contractor's applications for payment and supporting data,
determine the amount owed to the Contractor and recommend, in writing, payment to
Contractor in such amounts; such recommendation of payment to Contractor constitutes
a representation to the Owner of Engineer's professional judgement that the work has
progressed to the point indicated to the best of his knowledge, information and belief,
but such recommendation of an application for payment to Contractor shall not be
deemed as a representation by Engineer that Engineer has made any examination to
determine how or for what purpose Contractor has used the moneys paid on account of
the Contract price.
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2.04 Initial Determinations
' The Engineer initially shall determine all claims, disputes and other matters in question
between the Contractor and the Owner relating to the execution or progress of the work
or the interpretation of the Contract Documents and the Engineer's decision shall be
' rendered in writing within a reasonable time, which shall not be construed to be less than
ten (10) days. Appeal to arbitration upon mutual agreement may be taken as if his
decision had been rendered against the party appealing.
1 2.05 Objections
' In the event the Engineer renders any decision which, in the opinion of either party
hereto, is not in accordance with the meaning and intent of this contract, either party may
file with the Engineer within thirty (30) days his written objection to the decision, and
by such action may reserve the right to submit the question so raised to arbitration as
hereinafter provided.
2.06 Lines and Grades
' Unless otherwise specified, all lines and grades shall be furnished by the Engineer or his
representative. Whenever necessary, construction work shall be suspended to permit
performance of this work, but such suspension will be as brief as practicable and the
' Contractor shall be allowed no extra compensation therefor. The contractor shall give
the Engineer ample notice of the time and place where lines and grades will be needed.
All stakes, marks, etc., shall be carefully preserved by the Contractor, and in case of
' careless destruction or removal by him or his employees, such stakes, marks, etc., shall
be replaced at the Contractor's expense.
2.07 Contractor's Duty and Superintendence
The Contractor shall give adequate attention to the faithful prosecution and completion
' of this contract and shall keep on the work, during its progress, a competent English -
speaking superintendent and any necessary assistants to supervise and direct the work.
The superintendent shall represent the Contractor in his absence and all directions given
to him shall be as binding as if given to the Contractor.
The Contractor is and at all times shall remain an independent contractor, solely
' responsible for the manner and method of completing his work under this contract, with
full power and authority to select the means, method and manner of performing such
work, so long as such methods do not adversely affect the completed improvements, the
Owner and Engineer being interested only in the result obtained and conformity of such -
completed improvements to the plans, specifications and contract.
Likewise, the Contractor shall be solely responsible for the safety of himself, his
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employees and other persons, as well as for the protection and safety of the
improvements being erected and the property of himself or any other person, as a result
of his operations hereunder. Engineering construction drawings and specifications as
well as any additional information concerning the work to be performed passing from or
through the Engineer shall not be interpreted as requiring or allowing Contractor to
deviate from the plans and specifications, the intent of such drawings, specifications and
any other such information being to define with specificity the agreement of the parties
as to the work the Contractor is to perform. Contractor shall be fully and completely
liable, at his own expense, for design, construction, installation and use, or non -use of
all items and methods incident to performance of the contract, and for all loss, damage
or injury incident thereto, either to person or property, including, without limitation, the
adequacy of all temporary supports, shoring, bracing, scaffolding, machinery or
equipment, safety precautions or devices, and similar items or devices used by him
during construction.
Any review of work in process, or any visit or observation during construction, or any
clarification of plans and specifications, by the Engineer or Owner, or any agent,
employee, or representative of either of them, whether through personal observation on
the project site or by means of approval of shop drawings for temporary construction or
construction processes, or by other means or method, is agreed by the Contractor to be
for the purpose of observing the extent and nature of work completed or being
performed, as measured against the drawings and specifications constituting the contract,
or for the purpose of enabling Contractor to more fully understand the plans and
specifications so that the completed construction work will conform thereto, and shall in
no way relieve the Contractor from full and complete responsibility for the proper
performance of his work on the project, including but not limited to the propriety of
means and methods of the Contractor in performing said contract, and the adequacy of
any designs, plans or other facilities for accomplishing such performance. Deviation by
the Contractor from plans and specifications that may have been in evidence during any
such visitation or observation by the Engineer, or any of his representatives, whether
called to the contractor's attention or not shall in no way relieve Contractor from his
responsibility to complete all work in accordance with said plans and specifications.
2.08 Contractor's Understanding
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It is understood and agreed that the Contractor has, by careful examination, satisfied
himself as to the nature and location of the work, the conformation of the ground, the
character, quality and quantity of the materials to be encountered, the character of
equipment and facilities needed preliminary to and during the prosecution of the work,
the general and local conditions, and all other matters which can in any way effect the
work under this contract. The Contractor agrees that he will make no claim against the -- -
Owner or the Engineer if, in the prosecution of the work, he finds that the actual site or
subsurface conditions encountered do not conform to those indicated by excavation, test
excavation, test procedures, borings, explorations or other subsurface excavations. No
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verbal agreement or conversation with any officer, agent or employee of the Owner or
Engineer either before or after the execution of this contract, shall affect or modify any
of the terms or obligations herein contained.
2.09 Character of Workers
The Contractor agrees to employ only orderly and competent workers, skillful in the
performance of the type of work required under this contract, to do the work; and agrees
that whenever the Engineer shall inform him in writing that any workers on the work
are, in his opinion, incompetent, unfaithful or disorderly, or refuse instructions from the
Engineer in the absence of the Superintendent, such worker shall be discharged from the
work and shall not again be employed on the work without the Engineer's written
consent. No illegal alien may be employed by any Contractor for work on this project,
and a penalty of $500.00 per day will be assessed for each day and for each illegal alien
who works for the Contractor at this project.
2.10 Contractor's Buildings
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The building of structures for housing workers, or the erection of tents or other forms
of protection, will be permitted only at such places as the Engineer shall d and the
sanitary conditions of the grounds in or about such structures shall at all times be
maintained in a manner satisfactory to the Engineer.
2.11 Sanitation
Necessary sanitary conveniences for the use of laborers on the work, properly secluded
from public observation, shall be constructed and maintained by the Contractor in such
manner and at such points as shall be approved by the Engineer, and their use shall be
strictly enforced.
2.12 Shop Drawings
The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer, with such promptness as to cause no delay
in his own work or in that of any other Contractor, four (4) checked copies, unless
otherwise specified, of all shop and/or setting drawings and schedules required for the
work of the various trades, and the Engineer shall pass upon them with reasonable
promptness, making desired corrections. The Contractor shall make any corrections
required by the Engineer, file with him two (2) corrected copies and furnish such other
copies as may be needed. The Engineer's review of such drawings or schedules shall
not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for deviations from drawings or
specifications, unless he has in writing called the Engineer's attention to such deviations
at the time of submission, nor shall it relieve him from responsibility for errors of any
sort in shop drawings or schedules. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to fully
and completely review all shop drawings to ascertain their effect on his ability to perform
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the required contract work in accordance with the plans and specifications and within the
contract time.
Such review by the Engineer shall be for the sole purpose of determining the general
conformity of said shop drawings or schedules to result in finished improvements in
conformity with the plans and specifications, and shall not relieve the Contractor of his
duty as an independent contractor as previously set forth, it being expressly understood
and agreed that the Engineer does not assume any duty to pass upon the propriety or
adequacy of such drawings or schedules, or any means or methods reflected thereby, in
relation to the safety of either person or property during Contractor's performance
hereunder.
2.13 Preliminary Approval
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The Engineer shall not have the power to waive the obligations of this contract for the
furnishing by the Contractor of good material, and of his performing good work as
herein described, and in full accordance with the plans and specifications. No failure or
omission of the Engineer to discover, object to or condemn any defective work or
material shall release the Contractor from the obligations to fully and properly perform
the contract, including without limitations, 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 shall, upon request of
the Contractor, inspect and accept or reject any material furnished, and in event the
material has been once accepted by the Engineer, such acceptance shall be binding on the
Owner, unless it can be clearly shown that such material furnished does not meet the
specifications for this work.
Any questioned work may be ordered taken up or removed for re- examination, by the
Engineer, prior to final acceptance, and if found not in accordance with the plans and /or
specifications for said work, all expense of removing, re- examination and replacement
shall be borne by the Contractor, otherwise the expense thus incurred shall be allowed
as Extra Work, and shall be paid for by the Owner; provided that, where inspection or
approval is specifically required by the specifications prior to performance of certain
work, should the Contractor proceed with such work without requesting prior inspection
or approval he shall bear all expense of taking up, removing, and replacing this work if
so directed by the Engineer.
2.14 Defects and Their Remedies
It is further agreed that if the work or any part thereof, or any material brought on the
— site of the work for use in the work or selected for the same, shall be deemed by the
Engineer as unsuitable or not in conformity with the plans, specifications, or the intent
thereof, the Contractor shall after receipt of written notice thereof from the Engineer,
forthwith remove such material and rebuild or otherwise remedy such work so that it
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shall be in full accordance with this contract.
2.15 Changes and Alterations
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The Contractor further agrees that the Owner may make such changes and alterations as
the Owner may see fit, in the line, grade, form, dimensions, plans or materials for the
work herein contemplated, or any part thereof, either before or after the beginning of the
construction, without affecting the validity of this contract and the accompanying
Performance and Payment Bonds.
If such changes or alterations diminish the quantity of the work to be done, they shall not
constitute the basis for a claim for damages, or anticipated profits on the work that may
be dispensed with, except as provided for unit price items under Section 5 "Measurement
and Payment ". If the amount of work is increased, and the work can fairly be classified
under the specifications, such increase shall be paid for according to the quantity actually
done and at the unit price, if any, established for such work under this contract, except
as provided for unit price items under Section 5 "Measurement and Payment "; otherwise,
such additional work shall be paid for as provided under Extra Work. In case the Owner
shall make such changes or alterations as shall make useless any work already done or
material already furnished or used in said work, then the Owner shall recompense the
Contractor for any material or labor so used, and for any actual loss occasioned by such
change, due to actual expense incurred in preparation for the work as originally planned.
2.16 Inspectors
The Engineer may provide one (or more) field inspectors at the work site for the limited
purpose of observing the work in progress and reporting back to the Engineer on the
extent, nature, manner and performance of the work so that the Engineer may more
effectively perform his duties hereunder. Such inspectors may also communicate between
Engineer and Contractor their respective reports, opinions, questions, answers and
clarifications concerning the plans, specifications and work but shall be deemed the agent
of the Contractor for all purposes in communicating such matters.
Such inspector may confer with the Contractor or Contractor's superintendent concerning
the prosecution of the work and its conformity with the plans and specifications but shall
never be, in whole or part, responsible for, charged with, nor shall he assume, any
authority or responsibility for the means, methods or manner of completing the work or
of the superintendence of the work or of the Contractor's employees. It is expressly
understood and agreed that any such inspector is not authorized by the Engineer or
Owner to independently act for either or answer on behalf of either, any inquiries of the
Contractor concerning the plans, specifications or work. No inspector's opinion; advice;
interpretation of the plans or specifications of this contract; apparent or express approval
of the means, methods or manner of Contractor's performance of work in progress or
completed; or discovery or failure to discover or object to defective work of materials
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shall release Contractor from his duty to complete all work in strict accordance with the
plans and specifications or stop the Owner or Engineer from requiring that all work be
fully and properly performed including, if necessary, removal of defective or otherwise
unacceptable work and the re -doing of such work.
3. General Obligations and Responsibilities
3.01 Keeping of Plans and Specifications Accessible
The Engineer shall furnish the Contractor with an adequate and reasonable number of
copies of all plans and specifications without expense to him and the Contractor shall
keep one (1) copy of the same constantly accessible on the work, with the latest revisions
noted thereon.
3.02 Ownership of Drawings
All drawings, specifications and copies thereof fumished by the Engineer shall not be
reused on other work, and, with the exception of the signed contract sets, are to be
returned to him on request, at the completion of the work. All models are the property
of the Owner.
3.03 Adequacy of Design
It is understood that the Owner believes it has employed competent engineers and
designers. It is therefore agreed that the Owner shall be responsible for the adequacy of
the design, sufficiency of the Contract Documents, the safety of the structure and the
practicability of the operations of the completed project; provided the Contractor has
complied with the requirements of the said Contract Documents, all approved
modifications thereof, and additions and alterations thereto approved in writing by the
Owner. The burden of proof of such compliance shall be upon the Contractor to show
that he has complied with the said requirements of the Contract Documents, approved
modification thereof and all approved additions and alterations thereto.
3.04 Right of Entry
The Owner reserves the right to enter the property or location of which the works herein
contracted for are to be constructed or installed, by such agent or agents as he may elect,
for the purpose of inspecting the work, or for the purpose of constructing or installing
such collateral work as said Owner may desire.
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3.05 Collateral Contracts
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The Owner agrees to provide by separate contract or otherwise, all labor and material
essential to the completion of the work specifically excluded from this contract, in such
manner as not to delay the progress of the work, or damage said Contractor, except
where such delays are specifically mentioned elsewhere in the Contract Documents. The
Owner will attempt to coordinate the collateral work of utility companies regulated by
City franchises, but the City shall not be responsible for delays or other damages to the
Contractor which may result from their acts or omissions.
3.06 Discrepancies and Omissions
The Contractor shall provide written notice to the Engineer of any omissions or
discrepancies found in the contract. It is further agreed that it is the intent of this
contract that all work must be done and all material must be furnished in accordance with
the generally accepted practice for construction, and in the event of any discrepancies
between the separate contract documents, the priority of interpretation defined under
"Contract Documents" shall govern. In the event that there is still any doubt as to the
meaning and intent of any portion of the contract, specifications or drawings, the
Engineer shall define which is intended to apply to the work.
3.07 Equipment, Materials and Construction Plant
The Contractor shall be responsible for the care, preservation, conservation, and
protection of all materials, supplies, machinery, equipment, tools, apparatus, accessories,
facilities, all means of construction, and any and all parts of the work, whether the
Contractor has been paid, partially paid, or not paid for such work, until the entire work
is completed and accepted.
3.08 Damages
In the event the Contractor is damaged in the course of completion of the work by the
act, neglect, omission, mistake or default of the Owner or Engineer, thereby causing loss
to the Contractor, the Owner agrees that he will reimburse the Contractor for such loss.
In the event the Owner is damaged in the course of the work by the act, negligence,
omission, mistake or default of the Contractor, or should the Contractor unreasonably
delay the progress of the work being done by others on the job so as to cause loss for
which the Owner becomes liable, then the Contractor shall reimburse the Owner for such
loss.
3.09 Protection Against Accident to Employees and the Public --
The Contractor shall at all times exercise reasonable precautions for the safety of
employees and others on or near the work and shall comply with all applicable provisions
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of Federal, State, and Municipal safety laws and building and construction codes. All
machinery and equipment and other physical hazards shall be guarded in accordance with
the "Manual of Accident Prevention in Construction" of the Associated General
Contractors of America except where incompatible with Federal, State, or Municipal
laws or regulations. The Contractor shall provide such machinery guards, safe
walkways, ladders, bridges, gangplanks, and other safety devices. The safety
precautions actually taken and their adequacy shall be the sole responsibility of the
Contractor, acting at his discretion as an independent contractor.
In the event there is an accident involving injury to any individual on or near the work,
the Contractor shall immediately notify the Owner and Engineer of the event and shall
be responsible for recording the location of the event and the circumstances surrounding
the event through photographs, interviewing witnesses, obtaining of medical reports and
other documentation that defines the event. Copies of such documentation shall be
provided to the Owner and the Engineer for their records.
3.10 Performance and Payment Bonds
Unless otherwise specified, it is further agreed by the Parties to the Contract that the
Contractor will execute separate performance and payment bonds, each in the sum of one
hundred (100 %) percent of the total contract price, in standard forms for this purpose,
guaranteeing faithful performance of the work and the fulfillment of any guarantee
required, and further guaranteeing payment to all persons supplying labor and materials
or furnishing him any equipment in the execution of the Contract. If the contract price
is less that $50,000.00, a letter of credit may be furnished in lieu of a performance bond.
It is agreed that the Contract shall not be in effect until such performance bond or letter
of credit, and payment bond are furnished and approved by the owner.
Unless otherwise specified, the cost of the premium for the performance bond or letter
of credit, and payment bond shall be included in the price bid by the Contractor for the
work under this Contract, and no extra payment for such bond or letter of credit will be
made by the Owner.
Unless otherwise approved in writing by the Owner, the surety company underwriting
the bonds or letter of credit shall be acceptable according to the latest list of companies
holding certificates of authority from the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States
and shall be licensed to write such bonds or letters of credit in the State of Texas.
3.11 Losses from Natural Causes
Unless otherwise specified, all loss or damage to the Contractor arising out of the nature—
of the work to be done, or from the action of the elements, or from any unforeseen
circumstance in the prosecution of the same, or from unusual obstructions or difficulties
which may be encountered in the prosecution of the work, shall be sustained and borne
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by the Contractor at his own cost and expense.
3.12 Protection of Adjoining Property
The said Contractor shall take proper means to protect the adjacent or adjoining property
or properties in any way encountered, which might be injured or seriously affected by
any process of construction to be undertaken under this Agreement, from any damage
or injury by reason of said process of construction; and he shall be liable for any and all
claims for such damage on account of his failure to fully protect all adjoining property.
The Contractor agrees to indemnify, save and hold harmless the Owner and Engineer
against any claim or claims for damages due to any injury to any adjacent or adjoining
property, arising or growing out of the performance of the contract regardless of whether
or not it is caused in part by a party indemnified hereunder, but any such indemnity shall
not apply to any claim of any kind arising solely out of the existence or character of the
work.
3.13 Protection Against Claims of Subcontractors, Laborers, Materialmen and
Furnishers of Machinery, Equipment and Supplies
The Contractor agrees that he will indemnify and save the Owner and Engineer harmless
from all claims growing out the lawful demands of Subcontractors, laborers, workers,
mechanics, materialmen and furnishers of machinery and parts thereof, equipment, power
tools, and all supplies, including commissary, incurred in the furtherance of the
performance of this contract. When so desired by the Owner, Contractor shall furnish
satisfactory evidence that all obligations of the nature hereinabove designated have been
paid, discharged or waived. If the Contractor fails to do so, then the Owner may at the
option of the Contractor either pay directly any unpaid bills, of which the Owner has
written notice, or withhold from the Contractor's unpaid compensation a sum of money
deemed reasonably sufficient to liquidate any and all such lawful claims until satisfactory
evidence is furnished that all liabilities have been fully discharged, whereupon payments
to the Contractor shall be resumed in full, in accordance with the terms of this contract,
but in no event shall the provisions of this sentence be construed to impose any obligation
upon the Owner by either the Contractor or his Surety.
3.14 Protection Against Royalties or Patented Invention
The Contractor shall pay all royalties and license fees, and shall provide for the use of
any design, device, material or process covered by letter patent or copyright by suitable
legal agreement with the patentee or owner. The contractor shall defend all suits or
claims for infringement of any patent or copyright rights and shall indemnify and save
the Owner and Engineer harmless from any loss on account thereof, except that the
Owner shall defend all such suits and claims and shall be responsible for all such loss
when a particular design, device, material or process or the product of a particular
manufacturer or manufacturers is specified or required by the Owner; provided, however,
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if choice of alternate design, device, material or process is allowed to the Contractor,
then Contractor shall indemnify and save Owner harmless form any loss on account
thereof. If the material or process specified or required by the Owner is known by the
Contractor to be an infringement, the Contractor shall be responsible for such loss unless
he promptly gives such information to the Owner.
3.15 Laws and Ordinances
The Contractor shall at all times observe and comply with all Federal, State and local
laws, ordinance and regulations, which in any manner affect the contract or the work,
and shall indemnify and save harmless the Owner and Engineer against any claim arising
from the violation of any such laws, ordinances, and regulations whether by the
Contractor or his employees, except where such violations are called for by the
provisions of the Contract Documents. If the Contractor observes that the plans and
specifications are at variance therewith, he shall promptly notify the Engineer in writing,
and any necessary changes shall be prepared as provided in the contract for changes in
the work. If the Contractor performs any work knowing it to be contrary to such laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations, and without such notice to the Engineer, he shall bear
all costs arising therefrom. In case the Owner is a body politic and corporate, the law
from which it derives its powers, insofar as the same regulates the objects for which, or
the manner in which, or the conditions under which the Owner may enter into contract,
shall be controlling, and shall be considered as part of this contract, to the same effect
as though embodied herein.
3.16 Assignment and Subletting
The Contractor further agrees that he will retain personal control and will give his
personal attention to the fulfillment of this contract and that he will not assign by Power
of Attorney, or otherwise, or sublet said contract without the written consent of the
Engineer, and that no part or feature of the work will be sublet to anyone objectionable
to the Engineer or the Owner. The Contractor further agrees that the subletting of any
portion or feature of the work, or materials required in the performance of this contract,
shall not relieve the Contractor from his full obligations to the Owner, as provided by
this Agreement.
3.17 Indemnification
The Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Owner and the Engineer
and their respective officers, agents and employees, from and against all damages,
claims, Losses, demands, suits, judgements and costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees
and expenses, arising out of or resulting from the performance of the work, provided that
any such damages, claim, loss, demand, suit, judgment, cost or expense:
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1. Is attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease or death to any person including
Contractor's employees and any Subcontractor's employees and any Sub -
Subcontractor's employees or to injury to or destruction of tangible property
including Contractor's property (other than the work itself) and the property of
any Subcontractor of Sub - Subcontractor including the loss of use resulting
therefrom; and,
2. Is caused in whole or in part by any intentional or negligent act or omission of
the Contractor, any Subcontractor, any Sub - subcontractor or anyone directly or
indirectly employed by any one of them or anyone for whose acts any of them
may be liable, regardless of whether or not it is caused in part by a party
indemnified hereunder.
The obligation of the Contractor under this Paragraph shall not extend to the liability of
the Engineer, his agents or employees arising out of the preparation of maps, plans,
reports, surveys, Change Orders, designs or specifications, or the approval of maps,
plans, reports, surveys, Change Orders, designs or specifications or the issuance of or
the failure to give directions or instructions by the Engineer, his agents or employees,
provided such is the sole cause of the injury or damage.
In any and all claims against the Owner or the Engineer or any of their agents or
employees by any employee of the Contractor, any Subcontractor, any Sub -
Subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for
whose acts any of them may be liable, the indemnification obligation under Paragraph
3.17 shall not be limited in any way by any limitation on the amount or type of damages,
compensation or benefits payable by or for the Contractor or any Subcontractor or Sub -
Subcontractor under workmen's compensation acts, disability benefit acts or other
employee benefit acts.
3.18 Insurance
The Contractor shall vary insurance as follows for the duration of this contract.
A. Statutory Workmen's Compensation.
B. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance with minimum Bodily Injury limits
of $300,000 for each occurrence including like coverage for acts and omissions
of Subcontractors and contractual liability coverage.
C. Property Damage Insurance with minimum limits of $50,000 for each occurrence
including like coverage for acts and omissions of Subcontractors and contractual
liability coverage.
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D. Automobile Liability Insurance for all owned, non - owned, and hired vehicles with
minimum limits for Bodily Injury of $100,000 for each person and $300,000 for
each occurrence and Property Damage minimum limits of $50,000 for each
occurrence. Contractor shall require subcontractors to provide Automobile
Liability Insurance with same minimum limits.
The Contractor shall not commence work at the site under this contract until he has
obtained all required insurance and until such insurance has been approved by the Owner
and Engineer. The Contractor shall not allow any Subcontractors to commence work
until all insurance required has been obtained and approved. Approval of the insurance
by the Owner and Engineer shall not relieve or decrease the liability of the contractor
hereunder.
The required insurance must be written by a company licensed to do business in Texas
at the time the policy is issued. In addition, the company must be acceptable to the
Owner and all insurance (other than Workmen's compensation) shall be endorsed to
include the Owner as an additional insured thereunder.
The Contractor shall not cause any insurance to be cancelled nor permit any insurance
to lapse. All insurance certificates shall include a clause to the effect that the policy shall
not be cancelled or reduced, restricted or limited until ten (10) days after the Owner has
received written notice as evidenced by retum receipt of registered or certified letter.
Certificates of Insurance shall contain transcripts from the proper office of the insurer,
evidencing in particular those insured, the extent of the insurance, the location and the
operations to which the insurance applies, the expiration date, and the above mentioned
notice of cancellation clause.
3.19 Final Clean -up
Upon the completion of the work and before acceptance and final payment will be made,
the Contractor shall clean and remove from the site of the work, surplus and discarded
materials, temporary structures and debris of every kind. He shall leave the site of the
work in a neat and orderly condition at least equal to that which originally existed.
Surplus and waste materials removed from the site of the work shall be disposed of at
locations satisfactory to the Engineer.
In the event Contractor fails or refuses to clean and remove surplus materials and debris
as above provided, the Owner or Engineer may do so, or cause same to be done, at the
Contractor's expense and the reasonable cost thereof shall be deducted from the final
payment.
3.20 Guarantee Against Defective Work
The contractor warrants the materials and workmanship and that the work is in
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conformance with the plans and specifications included in this contract for a period of
one year from the date of acceptance of the project. Said warranty binds the contractor
to correct any work that does not conform with such plans and specifications or any
defects in workmanship or materials furnished under this contract which may be
discovered within the said one year period. The Contractor shall at his own expense
correct such defect within thirty days after receiving written notice of such defect from
the Owner or Engineer by repairing same to the condition called for in the contract
documents and plans and specifications. Should the Contractor fail or refuse to repair
such defect within the said thirty day period or to provide acceptable assurances that such
repair work will be completed within a reasonable time thereafter, the Owner may repair
or cause to be repaired any such defect at the Contractor's expense.
3.21 Testing of Materials
Unless otherwise specified, testing of all materials to be incorporated into the project will
be as directed by the Engineer at the expense of the Owner. All retesting for work
rejected on the basis of test results will be at the expense of the Contractor and the extent
of the retesting shall be determined by the Engineer. The Engineer may require
additional testing for failing tests and may require two passing retests before acceptance
will be made by the Owner. The testing laboratory will be designated by the Owner.
All materials to be incorporated into the project must meet the requirements of these
specifications. For manufactured materials such as reinforcing steel, expansion joint
materials, concrete pipe, cement, miscellaneous steel, cast iron materials, etc., the
Contractor will be required to furnish a manufacturer's certificate stating that the material
meets the requirements specified for this project.
4. Prosecution and Progress
4.01 Time and Order of Completion
It is the meaning and intent of this contract, unless otherwise herein specifically
provided, that the Contractor shall be allowed to prosecute his work at such times and
seasons, in such order of precedence, and in such manner as shall be most conducive to
economy of construction; provided, however, that the order and the time of prosecution
shall be such that the work shall be substantially completed as a whole and in part, in
accordance with this contract, the plans and specifications, and within the time of
completion designated in the Proposal: provided, also, that when the Owner is having
other work done, either by contract or by his own force, the Engineer may direct the
time and manner of constructing the work done under this contract, so that conflict will
be avoided and the construction of the various works being done for the Owner shall be
harmonized.
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The Contractor shall submit, at such times as may reasonably be requested by the
Engineer, schedules which shall show the order in which the Contractor proposes to
carry on the Work, with dates at which the Contractor will start the several parts of the
work, and estimated dates of completion of the several parts.
4.02 Extension of Time
Should the Contractor be delayed in the completion of the work by any act or neglect of
the Owner or Engineer, or of any employee of either, or by other contractors employed
by the Owner, or by changes ordered in the work, or by strikes, lockouts, fires, and
unusual delays by common carriers, or unavoidable cause or causes beyond the
Contractor's control, or by any cause which the Engineer shall decide justifies the delay,
then an extension of time shall be allowed for completing the work, sufficient to
compensate for the delay, the amount of the extension to be determined by the Engineer,
provided, however, that the Contractor shall give the Engineer prompt notice in writing
of the cause of such delay. Adverse weather conditions will not be justification for
extension of time on "Calendar Days" contracts.
4.03 Hindrances and Delays
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No claims shall be made by the Contractor for damages resulting from hindrances or
delays from any cause (except where the work is stopped by order of and for the
convenience of the Owner) during the progress of any portion of the work embraced in
this contract. In case said work shall be stopped by the act of the Owner, then such
expense as in the judgment of the Engineer is caused by such stoppage of said work shall
be paid by the Owner to the Contractor.
5. Measurement and Payment
5.01 Quantities and Measurements
No extra or customary measurements of any kind will be allowed, but the actual
measured and /or computed length, area, solid contents, number and weight only shall be
considered, unless otherwise specifically provided.
5.02 Estimated Quantities
This agreement, including the specifications, plans and estimate, is intended to show
clearly all work -to be done and material to be furnished hereunder. Where the estimated
quantities are shown for the various classes of work to be done and material to be
furnished under this contract, they are approximate and are to be used only as a basis for
estimating the probable cost of the work and for comparing the proposals offered for the
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work. It is understood and agreed that the actual amount of work to be done and
material to be furnished under this contract may differ somewhat from these estimates,
and that where the basis for payment under this contract is the unit price method,
payment shall be for the actual amount of such work done and material furnished.
Where payment is based on the unit price method, the Contractor agrees that he will
make no claim for damages, anticipated profits or otherwise on account of any
differences which may be found between the quantities of work actually done, the
material actually furnished under this contract and the estimated quantities contemplated
and contained in the proposal; provided, however, that in case the actual quantity of any
major item should become as much as 20% more than, or 20% less than the estimated
or contemplated quantity for such items, then either party to this Agreement, upon
demand, shall be entitled to revised consideration upon the portion of the work above or
below 20% of the estimated quantity.
A "Major Item" shall be construed to be any individual bid item incurred in the proposal
that has a total cost equal to or greater that five (5) percent of the total contract cost,
computed on the basis of the proposal quantities and the contract unit prices.
Any revised consideration is to be determined by agreement between the parties,
otherwise by the terms of this Agreement, as provided under "Extra Work ".
5.03 Price of Work
5.04 Partial Payments
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In consideration of the furnishing of all the necessary labor, equipment and material, and
the completion of all work by the Contractor, and on the completion of all work and on
the delivery of all material embraced in this Contract in full conformity with the
specifications and stipulations herein contained, the Owner agrees to pay the Contractor
the prices set forth in the Proposal hereto attached, which has been made a part of this
contract. The Contractor hereby agrees to receive such prices in full for furnishing all
material and all labor required for the aforesaid work, also for all expense incurred by
him, and for well and truly performing the same and the whole thereof in the manner and
according to this Agreement.
On or before the 1st day of each month, the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer a
statement showing the total value of the work performed up to and including the 25th day
of the preceding month. The statement shall also include the value of all sound materials
delivered on the job site and to be included in the work and all partially completed work
whether bid as a lump sum or a unit item which in the opinion of the Engineer is
acceptable. The Engineer shall examine and approve or modify and approve such
statement.
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The Owner shall then pay the Contractor on or before the 20th day of the current month
the total amount of the approved statement, less 10 percent of the amount thereof, which
10 percent shall be retained until final payment, and further less all previous payments
and all further sums that may by retained by the Owner under the terms of this
Agreement. It is understood, however, that in case the whole work be near to
completion and some unexpected and unusual delay occurs due to no fault or neglect on
the part of the Contractor, and Owner may - upon written recommendation of the
Engineer - pay a reasonable and equitable portion of the retained percentage to the
Contractor; or the Contractor at the Owner's option, may be relieved of the obligation
to fully complete the work and, thereupon, the Contractor shall receive payment of the
balance due him under the contract subject only to the conditions stated under "Final
Payment ".
5.05 Use of Completed Portions
The Owner shall have the right to take possession of and use any completed or partially
completed portions of the work, notwithstanding the time for completing the entire work
or such portions may not have expired but such taking possession and use shall not be
deemed an acceptance of any work not completed in accordance with the Contract
Documents. If such prior use increases the cost of or delays the work, the Contractor
shall be entitled to such extra compensation, or extension of time, or both, as the
Engineer may determine.
The Contractor shall notify the Engineer when, in the Contractor's opinion, the contract
is "substantially completed" and when so notifying the Engineer, the Contractor shall
furnish to the Engineer in writing a detailed list of unfinished work. The Engineer will
review the Contractor's list of unfinished work and will add thereto such items as the
Contractor has failed to include. The "substantial completion" of the structure or facility
shall not excuse the Contractor from performing all of the work undertaken, whether of
a minor or major nature, and thereby completing the structure or facility in accordance
with the Contract Documents.
5.06 Final Completion and Acceptance
Within ten (10) days after the Contractor has given the Engineer written notice that the
work has been completed, or substantially completed, the Engineer and the Owner shall
inspect the work and within said time, if the work be found to be completed in
accordance with the Contact Documents, the Engineer shall issue to the Owner and the
Contractor his Certificate of Completion, and thereupon it shall be the duty of the Owner
to issue a Certificate of Acceptance of the work to the Contractor or to advise the
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5.07 Final Payment
5.08 Payments Withheld
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Upon the issuance of the Certificate of Completion, the Engineer shall proceed to make
final measurements and prepare final statement for the value of all work performed and
materials furnished under the terms of the Agreement and shall certify same to the
Owner, who shall pay to the Contractor on or before the 30th day, and before the 35th
day, after the date of the Certificate of Completion, the balance due the Contractor under
the terms of this contract; and said payment shall become due in any event upon said
performance by the Contractor. Neither the Certificate of Acceptance nor the final
payment, nor any provision in the Contract Documents, shall relieve the Contractor of
the obligation for fulfillment of any warranty which may be required.
The Owner may, on account of subsequently discovered evidence, withhold or nullify the
whole or part of any certificate to such extent as may be necessary to protect himself
from loss on account of:
a) Defective work not remedied or other obligations hereunder not done.
b) Claims filed or reasonable evidence indicating probable filing of claims.
c) Failure of the Contractor to make payments properly to subcontractors or for
material or labor.
d) Damage to the Owner or another contractor's work, material or equipment.
e) Reasonable doubt that the work can be completed for the unpaid balance of the
contract amount.
f) Reasonable indication that the work will not completed within the contract time.
g) Other causes affecting the performance of the contract.
When the above grounds are removed or the Contractor provides a Surety Bond
satisfactory to the Owner, which will protect the Owner in the amount withheld, payment
shall be made for amounts withheld because of them.
5.09 Delayed Payments
Should the Owner fail to make payment to the Contractor of the sum named in any
partial or final statement, when payment is due, then the Owner shall pay to the
Contractor, in addition to the sum shown as due by such statement, interest thereon at
the rate of 6% per annum, unless otherwise specified, from date due as provided under
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'partial payments' and final 'payments,' until fully paid, which shall fully liquidate any
injury to the Contractor growing out of such delay in payment. It is expressly agreed
that delay by the Owner in making payment to the Contractor of the sum named in any
partial or final statement shall not constitute a breach of this contract on the part of the
Owner nor an abandonment thereof nor shall it to any extent or for any time relieve the
Contractor of his obligations to fully and completely perform hereunder.
6. Extra Work and Claims
6.01 Change Orders
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Without invalidating this Agreement, the Owner may, at any time or from time to time,
order additions, deletions or revisions to the work; such changes will be authorized by
Change Order to be prepared by the Engineer for execution by the Owner and the
Contractor. The Change Order shall set forth the basis for any change in contract price,
as hereinafter set forth for Extra Work, and any change in contract time which may
result from the change.
In the event the Contractor shall refuse to execute a Change Order which has been
prepared by the Engineer and executed by the Owner, The Engineer may in writing
instruct the Contractor to proceed with the work as set forth in the Change Order and the
Contractor may make claim against the Owner for Extra Work involved therein, as
hereinafter provided.
6.02 Minor Changes
The Engineer may authorize minor changes in the work not inconsistent with the overall
intent of the Contract Documents and not involving an increase in Contract Price. If the
Contractor believes that any minor change or alteration authorized by the Engineer
involves Extra Work and entitles him to an increase in the Contract Price, the Contractor
shall make written request to the Engineer for a written Field Order.
In such case, the Contractor by copy of his communication to the Engineer or otherwise
in writing shall advise the Owner of his request to the Engineer for a written Field Order
and that work involved may result in an increase in the Contract Price.
Any request by the Contractor for a change in Contract Price shall be made prior to
beginning the work covered by the proposed change.
6.03 Extra Work
It is agreed that the basis of compensation to the Contractor for work either added or
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deleted by a Change Order or for which a claim for Extra Work is made shall be
determined by the unit prices upon which this contract was bid to the extent such work
can be fairly classified within the various work item descriptions and for work items that
cannot be so classified by one or more of the following methods:
Method (A)
By agreed unit prices; or
Method (B)
By agreed lump sum; or
Method (C)
If neither Method (A) nor Method (B) be agreed upon before the Extra
Work is commenced, then the Contractor shall be paid the "actual field
cost" of the work, plus fifteen (15) percent.
In the event said Extra Work be performed and paid for under Method (C), then the
provisions of this paragraph shall apply and the "actual field cost" is hereby defined to
include the cost to the Contractor of all workmen, such as foreman, timekeepers,
mechanics and laborers, and materials, supplies, trucks, rentals on machinery and
equipment, for the time actually employed or used on such Extra Work, plus actual
equipment, for the time actually employed or used on such Extra Work, plus actual
transportation charges necessarily incurred, together with all power, fuel, lubricants,
water and similar operating expenses, also all necessary incidental expenses incurred
directly on account of such Extra Work, including Social Security, Old Age Benefits and
other payroll taxes, and, a rateable proportion of premiums on Performance and Payment
Bonds and Maintenance Bonds, Public Liability and Property Damage and Workmen's
Compensation, and all other insurance as may be required by any law or ordinance, or
directed by the Owner, or by them agreed to. The Engineer may direct the form in
which accounts of the "actual field cost" shall be kept and the records of these accounts
shall be made available to the Engineer. The Engineer or Owner may also specify in
writing, before the work commences, the method of doing the work and the type and
kind of machinery and equipment to be used; otherwise these matters shall be determined
by the Contractor. Unless otherwise agreed upon, the prices for the use of machinery
and equipment shall be determined by using 100 per cent, unless otherwise specified, of
the latest schedule of Equipment Ownership Expense adopted by the Associated General
Contractors of America. Where practicable the terms and prices for the use of
machinery and equipment shall be incorporated in the Written Extra Work Order. The
fifteen (15 %) percent of the "actual field cost" to be paid the Contractor shall cover and
compensate him for his profit, overhead, general superintendence and field office
expense, and all other elements of cost and expense not embraced within the "actual field
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cost" as herein defined, save that where the Contractor's Camp or Field Office must be
maintained primarily on account of such Extra Work; then the cost to maintain and
operate the same shall be included in the "actual field cost."
No claim for Extra Work of any kind will be allowed unless ordered in writing by the
Engineer. In case any orders or instructions, either oral or written, appear to the
Contractor to involve Extra Work for which he should receive compensation or an
adjustment in the construction time, he shall make written request to the Engineer for
written order authorizing such Extra Work. Should a difference of opinion arise as to
what does or does not constitute Extra Work, or as to the payment therefor, and the
Engineer insists upon its performance, the Contractor shall proceed with the work after
making written request for written order and shall keep an accurate account of the "actual
field cost" thereof, as provided under Method (C). The Contractor will thereby preserve
the right to submit the matter of payment to arbitration, as hereinbelow provided.
6.04 Time of Filing Claims
It is further agreed by both parties hereto that all questions of dispute or adjustment
presented by the Contractor shall be in writing and filed with the Engineer within thirty
(30) days after the Engineer has given any d order or instruction to which the
Contractor desires to take exception. The Engineer shall reply within thirty (30) days
to such written exceptions by the Contractor and render his final decision in writing. In
case the Contractor should appeal from the Engineer's decision, any demand for
arbitration shall be filed with the Engineer and the Owner in writing within ten (10) days
after the date of delivery to Contractor of the Engineer's final decision. It is further
agreed that final acceptance of the work by the Owner and the acceptance by the
Contractor of the final payment shall be a bar to any claims by either party, except
claims by Owner for defective work or enforcement of warranties and except as noted
otherwise in the contract documents.
6.05 Continuing Performance
The Contractor shall continue performance of the contract during all disputes or
disagreements with the Owner. The production or delivery of goods, the furnishing of
services and the construction of projects or facilities shall not be delayed, prejudiced or
postponed pending resolution of any disputes or disagreements, except as the Owner may
otherwise agree in writing.
6.06 Arbitration
All questions of dispute under this Agreement shall be submitted to arbitration at the
request of either party to the dispute. The parties may agree upon one arbiter, otherwise,
there shall be three, one named in writing by each party, and the third chosen by the two
arbiters so selected; or if the arbiters fail to select a third within ten (10) days, he shall
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be chosen by a District Judge serving the County in which the major portion of the
project is located, unless otherwise specified. Should the party demanding arbitration fail
to name an arbiter within ten (10) days of the demand, his right to arbitrate shall lapse,
and the decision of the Engineer shall be final and binding on him. Should the other
party fail to choose an arbiter within ten (10) days, the Engineer shall appoint such
arbiter. Should either party refuse or neglect to supply the arbiters with any papers or
information demanded in writing, the arbiters are empowered by both parties to take ex
pane proceedings.
The arbiters shall act with promptness. The decision of any two shall be binding on both
parties to the contract. The decision of the arbiters upon any questions submitted to
arbitration under this contract shall be a condition precedent to any right of legal action.
The decision of the arbiter or arbiters may be filed in court to carry it into effect.
The arbiters, if they deem the case demands it, are authorized to award the party whose
contention is sustained, such sums as they deem proper for the time, expense and trouble
incident to the appeal, and if the appeal was taken without reasonable cause, they may
award damages for any delay occasioned thereby. The arbiters shall fix their own
compensation unless otherwise provided by agreement, and shall assess the cost and
charges of the arbitration upon either or both parties. The award of the arbiters must be
made in writing.
7. Abandonment of Contract
7.01 Abandonment by Contractor
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In case the Contractor should abandon and fail or refuse to resume work within ten (10)
days after written notification from the Owner, or the Engineer, or if the Contractor fails
to comply with the orders of the Engineer, when such orders are consistent with the
Contract Documents, then, and in that case, where performance and payment bonds
exist, the Sureties on these bonds shall be notified in writing and directed to complete
the work, and a copy of said notice shall be delivered to the Contractor.
After receiving said notice of abandonment the Contractor shall not remove from the
work any machinery, equipment, tools, materials or supplies then on the job, but the
same, together with any materials and equipment under contract for the work, may be
held for use on the work by the Owner or the Surety on the performance bond, or
another contractor in completion of the work; and the Contractor shall not receive any
rental or credit therefor (except when used in connection with Extra Work, where credit
shall be allowed as provided for under Section 6, Extra Work and Claims), it being
understood that the use of such equipment and materials will ultimately reduce the cost
to complete the work and be reflected in the final settlement.
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Where there is no performance bond provided or in case the Surety should fail to
commence compliance with the notice for completion hereinbefore provided for, within
ten (10) days after service of such notice, then the Owner may provide for completion
of the work in either of the following elective manners:
(1)
The Owner may thereupon employ such force of men and use such
machinery, equipment, tools, materials and supplies as said Owner may
deem necessary to complete the work and charge the expense of such
labor, machinery, equipment, tools, materials and supplies to said
Contractor, and expense so charged shall be deducted and paid by the
Owner out of such moneys as may be due, or that may thereafter at any
time become due to the Contractor under and by virtue of this Agreement.
In case such expense is less than the sum which would have been payable
under this contract, if the same had been completed by the Contractor,
then said Contractor shall receive the difference. In case such expense is
greater than the sum which would have been payable under this contract,
if the same had been completed by said Contractor, then the Contractor
and/or his Surety shall pay the amount of such excess to the Owner, or
(2) The Owner under competitive bids, taken after notice published as
required by law, may let the contract for the completion of the work under
substantially the same terms and conditions which are provided in this
contract. In case there is any increase in cost to the Owner under the new
contract as compared to what would have been the cost under this
contract, such increase shall be charged to the Contractor and the Surety
shall be and remain bound therefor. However, should the cost to
complete any such contract prove to be less than would have been the cost
to complete under this contract, the Contractor and/or his Surety shall be
credited therewith.
When the work shall have been substantially completed the Contractor and his Surety
shall be so notified and Certificates of Completion and Acceptance, as provided in
Paragraph 5.06 hereinabove, shall be issued. A complete itemized statement of the
contract accounts, certified to by the Engineer as being correct, shall then be prepared
and delivered to the Contractor and his Surety, whereupon the Contractor and /or his
Surety, or the Owner as the case may be, shall pay the balance due as reflected by said
statement, within fifteen (15) days after the date of such Certificate of Completion.
In the event the statement of accounts shows that the cost to complete the work is less
than that which would have been the cost to the Owner had the work been completed by
the Contractor under the terms of this contract; or when the Contractor and/or his Surety
shall pay the balance shown to be due by them to the owner, then all machinery,
equipment, tools, materials or supplies left on the site of the work shall be turned over
to the Contractor and/or his Surety. Should the cost to complete the work exceed the
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contract price, and the Contractor and /or his Surety fail to pay the amount due the Owner
within the time designated hereinabove, and there remains any machinery, equipment,
tools, materials or supplies on the site of the work, notice thereof, together with an
itemized list of such equipment and materials, shall be mailed to the Contractor and his
Surety at the respective addresses designated in this contract, provided, however, that
actual written notice given in any manner will satisfy this condition. After mailing, or
other giving of such notice, such property shall be held at the risk of the Contractor and
his Surety subject only to the duty of the Owner to exercise ordinary care to protect such
property. After fifteen (15) days from the date of said notice the Owner may sell such
machinery, equipment, tools, materials or supplies and apply the net sum derived from
such sale to the credit of the Contractor and his Surety. Such sale may be made at either
public or private sale, with or without notice, as the Owner may elect. The Owner shall
release any machinery, equipment, tools, materials, or supplies, which remain on the
work, and belong to persons other than the Contractor or his Surety, to their proper
owners. The books on all operations provided herein shall be opened to the Contractor
and his Surety.
7.02 Abandonment by Owner
8. Subcontractors
8.01 Award of Subcontracts for Portions of the Work
Unless otherwise specified in the Contract Documents or in the Instructions to Bidders,
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In case the Owner shall fail to comply with the terms of this contract, and should fail to
comply with said terms within ten (10) days after written notification by the Contractor,
then the Contractor may suspend or wholly abandon the work, and may remove
therefrom all machinery, tools and equipment, and all materials on the site of work that
have not been included in payments to the Contractor and have not been wrought into the
work. And thereupon the Engineer shall make an estimate of the total amount earned
by the Contractor, which estimate shall include the value of all work actually completed
by said Contractor (at the prices stated in the attached proposal where unit prices are
used), the value of all partially completed work at a fair and equitable price, and the
amount of all Extra Work performed at the prices agreed upon, or provided for by the
terms of this contract, and a reasonable sum to cover the cost of any provisions made by
the Contractor to carry the whole work to completion and which cannot be utilized. The
Engineer shall then make a final statement of the balance due the Contractor by deducting
from the above estimate all previous payments by the Owner and all other sums that may
be retained by the Owner under the terms of this Agreement and shall certify same to the
Owner who shall pay to the Contractor on or before thirty (30) days after the date of the
notification by the Contractor the balance shown by said final statement as due the
Contractor, under the terms of this Agreement.
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the Contractor, as soon as practicable after the award of the Contract, shall furnish to the
Engineer in writing for acceptance by the Owner and the Engineer a list of the names of
the Subcontractors proposed for the principal portions of the work. The Engineer shall
promptly notify the Contractor in writing if either the Owner or the Engineer, after due
investigation, has reasonable objection to any Subcontractor on such list and does not
accept him. Failure of the Owner or Engineer to make objection promptly to any
Subcontractor on the list shall constitute acceptance of such Subcontractor.
The Contractor shall not contract with any Subcontractor or any person or organization
(including those who are to furnish materials or equipment fabricated to a special design)
proposed for portions of the work designated in the Contract Documents or in the
Instructions to Bidders or, if none is so designated, with any Subcontractor proposed for
the principal portions of the work who has been rejected by the Owner and the Engineer.
The Contractor will not be required to contract with any Subcontractor or person or
organization against whom he has a reasonable objection.
If the Owner or Engineer refuses to accept any Subcontractor or person or organization
on a list submitted by the Contractor in response to the requirements of the Contract
Documents or the Instructions to Bidders, the Contractor shall submit an acceptable
substitute and the Contract amount shall be increased or decreased by the difference in
cost occasioned by such substitution and an appropriate change order shall be issued;
however, no increase in the Contract amount shall be allowed for any such substitution
unless the Contractor has acted promptly and responsively in submitting for acceptance
any list or lists of names as required by the Contract Documents or the Instructions to
Bidders.
If the Owner or the Engineer requires a change of any proposed Subcontractor or person
or organization previously accepted by them, the Contract amount shall be increased or
decreased by the difference in cost occasioned by such change and an appropriate Change
Order shall be issued.
The Contractor shall not make any substitution for any Subcontractor or person or
organization who has been accepted by the Owner and the Engineer, unless the
substitution is acceptable to the Owner and the Engineer.
8.02 Subcontractual Relations
All work performed for the Contractor by a Subcontractor shall be pursuant to an
appropriate written agreement between the Contractor and the Subcontractor (and where
appropriate between Subcontractors and Sub - subcontractors) which shall contain
provisions that:
(1)
preserve and protect the rights of the Owner and Engineer under the
Contract with respect to the work to be performed under the subcontract
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so that the subcontracting thereof will not prejudice such rights;
(2) require that such work be performed in accordance with the requirements
of the Contract Documents;
(3) require submission to the Contractor of the applications for payment under
each subcontract to which the Contractor is a party, in reasonable time to
enable the Contractor to apply for payment in accordance with this
contract;
(4) require that all claims for additional costs, extensions of time, damages
for delays or otherwise with respect to subcontracted portions of the work
shall be submitted to the Contractor (via any Subcontractor or Sub -
subcontractor where appropriate) in sufficient time so that the Contractor
may comply in the manner provided in the Contract Documents for like
claims by the Contractor upon the Owner;
(5) obligate each subcontractor specifically to consent to the provisions of this
section.
A copy of all such Subcontract Agreements shall be filed by the Contractor with the
Engineer before the Subcontractor shall be allowed to commence work.
8.03 Payments to Subcontractors
The Contractor shall pay each Subcontractor, upon receipt of payment from the Owner,
an amount directly based upon the value of the work performed and allowed to the
Contractor on account of such Subcontractor's work, less the percentage retained from
payments to the Contractor. The Contractor shall also require each Subcontractor to
make similar payments to his subcontractors.
If the Engineer fails to approve a payment for any cause which is the fault of the
Contractor and not the fault of a particular Subcontractor, the Contractor shall pay the
Subcontractor on demand, made at any time after the Certificate for Payment should
otherwise have been issued, for his work to the extent completed, less the retained
percentage.
The Engineer may, on request and at his discretion, furnish to any Subcontractor, if
practicable, information regarding percentages of completion certified to the Contractor
on account of work done by such Subcontractors.
Neither the Owner nor the Engineer shall have any obligation to pay or to see to the
payment of any moneys to such Subcontractor except as may otherwise be required.
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9. Separate Contracts
9.01 Owner's Right to Award Separate Contracts
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The Owner reserves the right to award other contracts in connection with other portions
of the project under these or similar conditions of the Contract.
When separate contracts are awarded for different portions of the Project, "The
Contractor" in the contract documents in each case shall be the contractor who signs each
separate contract.
9.02 Mutual Responsibility of Contractors
The Contractor shall afford other contractors reasonable opportunity for the introduction
and storage of their materials and equipment and the execution of their work, and shall
properly connect and coordinate his work with theirs.
If any part of the Contractor's work depends for proper execution or results upon the
work of any other separate contractor, the Contractor shall inspect and promptly report
to the Engineer any apparent discrepancies or defects in such work that render it
unsuitable for such proper execution and results. Failure of the Contractor to so inspect
and report shall constitute an acceptance of the other contractor's work as fit and proper
to receive his Work, except as to defects which may develop in the other separate
contractor's work after the execution of the Contractor's Work.
Should the Contractor cause damage to the work or property of any separate contractor
on the project, the Contractor shall, upon due notice, settle with such other contractor
by agreement or arbitration, if he will so settle. If such separate contractor sues the
Owner or initiates an arbitration proceeding on account of any damage alleged to have
been so sustained, the Owner shall notify the Contractor who shall defend such
proceedings at the Contractor's expense, and if any judgment or award against the Owner
arises therefrom the Contractor shall pay or satisfy it and shall reimburse the Owner for
all attorney's fees and court or arbitration costs which the Owner has incurred.
9.03 Cutting and Patching under Separate Contracts
The Contractor shall be responsible for any cutting, fitting and patching that may be
required to complete his work except as otherwise specifically provided in the Contract
Documents. The Contractor shall not endanger any work of any other contractors by
cutting, excavating or otherwise altering any work and shall not cut or alter the work of
any other contractor except with the written consent of the Engineer.
Any costs caused by defective or ill -timed work shall be borne by the party responsible
therefor.
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10. Protection of Persons and Property
10.01 Safety Precautions and Programs
The Contractor shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining and supervising all safety
precautions and programs in connection with the work.
10.02 Safety of Persons and Property
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The Contractor shall take all reasonable precautions for the safety of, and shall provide
all reasonable protection to prevent damage, injury, or loss to:
(1) all employees on the work and all other persons who may be affected
thereby:
(2) all the work and all materials and equipment to be incorporated therein,
whether in storage or off the site, under the care, custody or control of the
Contractor or any of his Subcontractors or Sub- Subcontractors; and
(3) other property at the site or adjacent thereto, including trees, shrubs,
lawns, walks, pavements, fences, roadways, structures and utilities not
designated for removal, relocation or replacement in the course of
construction.
The Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and
lawful orders of any public authority having jurisdiction for the safety of persons or
property or to protect them from damage, injury or loss. He shall erect and maintain,
as required by existing conditions and progress of the work, all reasonable safeguards for
safety and protection, including posting danger signs and other warnings against hazards,
promulgating safety regulations and notifying owners and users of adjacent utilities.
When the use or storage of explosives or other hazardous materials or equipment is
necessary for the execution of the work, the Contractor shall exercise the utmost care and
shall carry on such activities under the supervision of properly qualified personnel.
All Blasting, including methods of storing and handling explosives and highly
inflammable materials, shall conform to Federal, State, Local Laws and Ordinances. All
City Ordinances shall be complied with even though some or all of the blasting is done
outside the City Limits unless the applicable Ordinance is in conflict with the law of the
jurisdiction where the action is being taken.
The following is a list of requirements in addition to Federal, State, and Local Laws and
Ordinances.
1. The Contractor shall furnish the City of Round Rock with a Certificate of
Blasting Insurance in the amount of $300,000.00 for each contract, at least
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twenty-four hours prior to using explosives. A blasting permit must be
obtained from the City at least five (5) days prior to use of explosives.
If Blasting is covered under the Contractors General Insurance Certificate
for each contract, a separate blasting certificate will not be required.
2. The following public utility companies and City Department will be
notified by the Contractor, on every occasion, at least twenty-four (24)
hours prior to the use of explosives: Water and Wastewater, Electric, Gas,
Telephone and the City Engineering Department. .
3. Explosive materials to be used shall be limited to blasting agents and
dynamite, unless prior approval of other materials is obtained in writing
from the Engineering Department.
4. During blasting, all reasonable precautions shall be taken to protect
pedestrians, passing vehicles, and public or private property. Blasting
mats or protective cover shall be used when required by the City
Inspector, the permit, or by safe blasting practices.
5. All explosives shall be stored in accordance with Chapter 5, Section
5.200, of the City Code.
6. The Director of Engineering or his representative shall have the right to
limit the use of explosives and /or blasting methods which in his opinion
are dangerous to the public or nearby property of any kind.
7. The Contractor, at his expense, shall promptly repair or replace all items
known to be damaged,as a result of blasting. All claims of damage shall
be investigated by the City or by Consulting Firms approved by the City.
8. The Contractor shall maintain accurate records throughout the Blasting
operations showing the type explosive used, number of holes, pounds per
hole, depth of hole, total pounds per shot, delays used, date and time of
blast and initials of the Inspector. The Contractor is fully responsible for
all claims resulting from his blasting operation.
All damage or loss to any property referred to in this article caused in whole or in part
by the Contractor, any Subcontractor, any Sub - subcontractor, or anyone directly or
indirectly employed by any of them, or by anyone for whose acts any of them may be
liable, shall be remedied by the Contractor, except damage or loss attributable solely to
faulty Drawings or Specifications or solely to the acts or omissions of the Owner or
Engineer or anyone employed by either of them, and not attributable in any degree to the
fault or negligence of the Contractor.
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The contractor shall designate a responsible member of his organization at the site whose
duty shall be the prevention of accidents. This person shall be the Contractor's
superintendent unless otherwise designated in writing by the Contractor to the Owner and
the Engineer.
10.03 Location and Protection of Utilities
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Notwithstanding any other provision of this contract, the Contractor shall be solely
responsible for the location and protection of any and all public utility lines and utility
customer service lines in the work area. The Contractor shall exercise due care to locate
and to mark, uncover or otherwise protect all such lines in the construction zone and any
of the Contractor's work or storage areas. Upon request, the Owner shall provide such
information as it has about the location and grade of water, sewer, gas, and telephone
and electric lines and other utilities in the work area but such information shall not
relieve or be deemed to be in satisfaction of the Contractor's obligation hereunder, which
shall be primary and nondelegable. Any such lines damaged by the Contractor's
operations shall be immediately repaired by the Contractor or he shall cause such damage
to be repaired at his expense.
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5.0 SPECIAL CONDITIONS
SECTION 01- INFORMATION
01 -01 ENGINEER
01 -02 COPIES OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FURNISHED
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The word "Engineer" in these Specifications shall be understood as
referring to the City of Round Rock, 221 East Main Street, Round Rock,
Texas 78664, Engineer of the Owner, or the Engineer's authorized
representative to act in any particular position for the Owner.
The Agreement will be prepared in not less than five (5) counterpart
(original signed) sets. Owner will furnish Contractor two (2) sets of
conforming Contract Documents and Specifications and four (4) sets of
Plans free of charge, and additional sets will be obtained from the Engineer
at commercial reproduction rates plus 20% for handling.
01 -03 GOVERNING CODES
01 -05 LOCATION
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 LIOUIDATED DAMAGES FOR FAILURE TO COMPLETE ON
TIME
The Contractor agrees that time is of the essence for this Contract and that
the definite value of damages which would result from delay would be
incapable of ascertainment and uncertain, so that for each day of delay
beyond the number days of herein agreed upon for the completion of the
work herein specified and contracted for, after due allowance for such
extension of time as is provided for under the provisions of Section 4.02
of the General Conditions, the Owner may withhold permanently from the
Contractor's total compensation, not as penalty but as liquidated damages,
the sum of $50.00 per calendar day.
The location of work shall be as mentioned in the Notice to Bidders and as
indicated on Plans.
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01-06 USAGE OF WATER
All water used during construction shall be provided by the City. The City
shall specify the location from which the Contractor is to procure water.
The Contractor shall be responsible for providing all apparatus necessary
for procuring, storing, transporting and using water during construction.
The Contractor shall strive to use that amount of water which is reasonable
to perform the work associated with this contract and shall endeavor to
avoid excessive waste. The Contractor will be required to pay for all water
used if it is found that unnecessary or excessive waste is occurring during
construction.
01 -07 PAY ESTIMATES
If pay estimates from the Contractor are not received by the Engineer on
or before the time specified in Section 5.04 of the General Conditions, then
the pay estimate will not be processed and will be returned to Contractor.
SECTION 02- SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
02 -01 CROSSING UTILITIES
Prior to commencing the work associated with this contract, it shall be the
Contractor's responsibility to make arrangements with the Owners of such
utility companies to uncover their particular utility lines or otherwise
confirm their location. Certain utility companies perform such services at
their own expense, however, where such is not the case, the Contractor will
cause such work to be done at his own expense.
02 -02 UTILITY SERVICES FOR CONSTRUCTION
The Contractor will be responsible for providing his own utility services
while performing the work associated with this contract. No additional
payment will be made for this item.
02 -03 GUARANTEES
The Contractor warrants the materials and workmanship and that the work
is in conformance with the plans and specifications included in this contract
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' for the period that the Maintenance Bond, as outlined in Section 04 of the
Special Conditions, is in effect. Upon notice from Owner, the Contractor
shall repair defects in all construction or materials which develop during
1 specified period and at no cost to Owner. Neither final acceptance,
Certificate of Completion, final payment nor any provision in Contract
' Documents relieves Contractor of above guarantee. Notice of observed
defects will be given with reasonable promptness. Failure to repair or
replace defect upon notice entitles Owner to repair or replace same and
recover reasonable cost thereof from Contractor.
02 - 04 MINIMUM WAGE SCALE
Minimum wage scale as specified and regulated by the State of Texas and
the Federal Government.
02 -05 LIMIT OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES
The Owner has a limited amount of financial resources committed to this
Project; therefore, it shall be understood by all bidders that the Owner may
be required to change and /or delete any items which he may feel is
necessary to accomplish all or part of the scope of work within its limit of
' financial resources. Contractor shall be entitled to no claim for damages
anticipated profits on any portion of work that may be omitted. At any
time during the duration of this contract, the Owner reserves the right to
' omit any work from this contract. Unit prices for all items previously
approved in this contract shall be used to delete or add work per change
order.
' 02 - 06 CONSTRUCTION REVIEW
1 The Owner shall provide a project representative to review the quality of
materials and workmanship.
1 02 -07 LIMITS OF WORK AND PAYMENT
It shall be the obligation of the Contractor to complete all work included in
this Contract, so authorized by the Owner, as described in the contract
' documents and technical specifications. All items of work not specifically
paid for in the bid proposal shall be included in the unit price bids. Any
question arising as to the limits of work shall be left up to the interpretation
1 of the Engineer.
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02-08 PAYMENT FOR MATERIALS ON HAND
Owner will not pay for materials on hand. Payment will be made for work
completed in accordance with monthly estimate procedure stipulated in the
General Conditions of the Agreement.
02 -09 "AS- BUILT" DRAWINGS
The Contractor shall mark all changes and revisions on all of his copies of
the working drawings during the course of the Project as they occur. Upon
completion of the Project and prior to final acceptance and payment, the
Contractor shall submit to the Engineer one set of his working drawings,
dated and signed by himself and his project superintendent and labeled as
"As- Built ", that shows all changes and revisions outlined above and that
shows field locations of all above ground appurtenances including but not
limited to valves, fire hydrants and manholes. These as -built drawings shall
become the property of the Owner. Each appurtenance shall be located by
at least two (2) horizontal distances measured from existing, easily
identifiable, immovable appurtenances such as fire hydrants or valves.
Property pins can be used for as- builts tie -ins provided no existing utilities
as previously described are available. Costs for delivering as -built drawings
shall be subsidiary to other bid items.
02 - 10 LAND FOR WORK
Owner provides, as indicated on Drawings, land upon which work is to
done, right -of -way for access to same and such other lands which are
designated for use of Contractor. Contractor provides, at his expense and
without liability of Owner, any additional land and access thereto that may
be required for his construction operations, temporary construction
facilities, or for storage of materials.
02 - 11 DEVIATIONS OCCASIONED BY UTILITY STRUCTURES
Whenever existing utilities, not indicated on Plans, present obstructions to
grade and alignment of proposed improvements immediately notify
engineer, who without delay, will determine if existing utilities are to be
relocated, or grade and alignment of proposed improvements changed.
Where necessary to move existing services,poles, guy wires, pipelines, etc.,
as determined by the Engineer, the Contractor will make arrangements with
the owner of the utility to be moved and have it moved. The costs of any
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utility relocations will be at the Contractor's sole expense. Owner will not
be liable for relocations costs or damages on account of delays due to
changes made by owners of privately owned utilities which hinder progress
of the work.
02 - 12 CONSTRUCTION STAKING
All construction staking required to complete the work associated with this
contract shall be provided by the Contractor. The Contractor shall be
responsible for determining the layout and extent of staking necessary to
construct the improvements to the lines and grades shown in the Plans.
This item shall not be paid for separately and shall be considered subsidiary
to other bid items.
SECTION 03- TRAFFIC CONTROL
Access shall be provided for residents and emergency vehicles at all times.
When it becomes necessary to restrict access, the Contractor shall notify all
applicable agencies (ie. Fire Department, E.M.S., Public Works, etc.). At
the end of each day two lanes of traffic shall be opened to the public. The
Contractor shall be responsible for all maintenance, signing and safety
precautions necessary for traffic control. This item shall be considered
subsidiary to other bid items and no additional compensation shall be given
for complying with this Special Condition.
SECTION 04-MAINTENANCE BOND
Per City of Round Rock Ordinances, a two (2) year Maintenance Bond
naming the City of Round Rock as obligee will be required for public
streets constructed without lime stabilization of subgrade material when the
Plasticity Index of the subgrade is above 24. Maintenance Bond shall
remain in effect for two (2) years from date of City of Round Rock
acceptance of improvements.
A one (1) year Maintenance Bond in the amount of one hundred (100 %)
percent of the contract price will be required for all other improvements
and shall be submitted prior to final payment. Such bonds shall be from an
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approved surety company holding a permit from the State of Texas to act
as surety (and acceptable according to the latest list of companies holding
certificates of authority from the Security of the Treasury of the United
States) or other surety or sureties acceptable to the Owner prior to final
payment.
SECTION 5 INSURANCE
Section 3.18 of the General Conditions of the Agreement is hereby amended
to include the following:
3.18 Insurance
Contractor shall carry insurance in the following types and amounts for the
duration of this Contract, which shall include items owned by Owner in
care, custody and control of Contractor prior and during construction and
warranty period, and furnish Certificates of Insurance along with copies of
policy declaration pages and all policy endorsements as evidence thereof:
a. Statutory Worker's Compensation and minimum $100,000
Employers Liability Insurance.
b. Commercial General Liability Insurance with minimum limits of
$500,000 per occurrence and $1,000,000 Aggregate or $500,000 for
this designated project and $100,000 Fire Damage.
c. Automobile Liability Insurance for all owned, nonowned and hired
vehicles with minimum limits for Bodily Injury of $250,000 for each
person and $500,000 for each occurrence and Property Damage
limits of $100,000 or Combined Single Limit of $600,000.
d. On all new or remodeling building projects: All Risk Builders Risk
Insurance for insurable building projects shall be insured in the
amount of the contract price for such improvements. Owner and
Contractor waive all rights against each other for damages caused by
fire or other perils to the extent covered by Builders Risk Insurance
required under this section, except as to such rights as they may
have in the proceeds of such insurance. Contractor shall require
similar waivers by Subcontractors and Sub - subcontractors.
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e. Owner and Contractor's Protective Policy. The Contractor shall
provide and maintain during the life of this contract and until all
work under said contract has been completed and accepted by the
Owner, an Owner's and Contractor's Protective Policy which co-
insures the Owner and the Owner's agents and employees with the
same Commercial General Liability coverage as described above,
entitled "Commercial General Liability Insurance."
When offsite storage is permitted, policy will be endorsed for transit and
off site storage in amounts sufficient to protect property being transported
or stored.
This insurance shall include, as insured, City of Round Rock, Contractor,
Subcontractors and Sub - subcontractors in the work, as their respective
interest may appear.
If insurance policies are not written for amount specified in b. and c.
above, Contractor is required to carry an Excess Liability Insurance Policy
for any difference in amounts specified.
Contractor shall be responsible for deductibles and self insured retentions,
if any, stated in policies. Any self insured retention shall not exceed ten
percent of minimum required limits. All deductibles or self insured
retentions shall be disclosed on Certificate of Insurance required above.
Contractor shall not commence work at site under this Contract until he has
obtained required insurance and until such insurance has been reviewed by
Owner's Contract Administration Office. Contractor shall not allow any
Subcontractors to commence work until insurance required has been
obtained and approved. Approval of insurance by Owner shall not relieve
or decrease liability of Contractor hereunder.
Insurance to be written by a company licensed to do business in the State
of Texas at the time policy is issued and acceptable to owner.
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Contractor shall produce an endorsement to each effected policy:
1. Naming City of Round Rock, 221 East Main Street, Round Rock,
Texas 78664 as additional insured (except Workers' Compensation
and Builders Risk).
2. That obligates the insurance company to notify Joanne Land, City
Secretary, City of Round Rock, 221 East Main Street, Round Rock,
Texas 78664 of any and all changes to policy 30 days prior to
change.
3. That the "other" insurance clause shall not apply to Owner where
City of Round Rock is an additional insured shown on policy. It is
intended that policies required in this agreement, covering both
Owner and Contractor, shall be considered primary coverage as
applicable.
Contractor shall not cause any insurance to be canceled nor permit any
insurance to lapse during term of this Contract or as required in the
Contract.
If Contractor is underwritten on a claim -made basis, the retroactive date
shall be prior to, or coincident with, the date of this Contract and the
Certificate of Insurance shall state that coverage is claims made and also the
retroactive date. Contractor shall maintain coverage for duration of this
Contract and for two years following completion of this Contract.
Contractor shall provide the City annually a Certificate of Insurance as
evidence of such insurance. It is further agreed that Contractor shall
provide Owner a 30 day notice of aggregate erosion, an advance of the
retroactive date, cancellation and /or renewal.
It is also agreed that Contractor will invoke the tail option at request of
Owner and the Extended Reporting Period (ERP) premium shall be paid by
Contractor.
Owner reserves the right to review insurance requirements of this section
during effective period of the Contract and to make reasonable adjustments
to insurance coverages and their limits when deemed necessary and prudent
by Owner based upon changes in statutory law, court decisions or the
claims history of the industry as well as Contractor.
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Owner shall be entitled, upon request, and without expense, to receive
copies of policies and all endorsements thereto and may make any
reasonable requests for deletion or revision or modification of particular
policy terms, conditions, limitations or exclusions, except where policy
provisions are established by law or regulation binding upon either of the
parties hereto or the underwriter on any of such policies.
Actual losses not covered by insurance as required by the section shall be
paid by Contractor.
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6.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
1 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1.01 SCOPE OF WORK
The work covered by these Specifications consists of furnishing all labor,
equipment, appliances, materials and performing all operations in
connection with the installation of water improvements complete in
accordance with the Plans, and subject to the terms and conditions of the
Contract Documents.
1.02 GOVERNING TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE: The item number designation shown in parentheses adjacent to
captions herein is a reference to City of Austin Standard Specifications.
STREET. WATER. SEWER AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
The current City of Austin Standard Specifications as adopted and amended
by the City of Round Rock and the current City of Austin Erosion and
Sedimentation Control Manual are hereby referred to and included in this
contract as fully and to the same extent as if copied at length herein and
they shall be applied to this project except as modified in these
Specifications and on the Plans. Note that copies of the Austin
Specifications governing the major items of work are attached at the end of
this section for ease of reference.
Wherever the term "City of Austin" is used in the Austin Specifications, it
shall be construed to mean the City of Round Rock.
Wherever the term "Engineer" is used in the Austin Specifications, it shall
be construed to mean the City of Round Rock.
ITEM 2 CONTROL OF WORK
2.01 CLEAN -UP
2.01.1 CONSTRUCTION SITE
During construction the Contractor shall keep the site free and clean from
all rubbish and debris and shall clean -up the site promptly when notified to
do so by the Engineer.
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2.01.2 BACKWORK
2.02 GRADING
The Contractor shall, at his own expense, maintain the streets and roads
free from dust, mud, excess earth or debris which constitutes a nuisance or
danger to the public using the thoroughfare, or the occupants of adjacent
properties.
Care shall be taken to prevent spillage on streets and roads over which
hauling is done, and any such spillage or debris deposited on streets, due
to the Contractor's operations, shall be immediately removed.
The Contractor shall coordinate his operations in such a manner as to
prevent the amount of clean -up and completion of back works from
becoming excessive. Should such a condition exist, the Engineer may order
all or portions of the work to cease and refuse to allow any work to
commence until the back work is done to the Engineer's satisfaction.
The Contractor shall do such grading in and adjacent to the construction
area associated with this contract as may be necessary to leave such areas
in a neat and satisfactory condition approved by the Engineer.
ITEM 3 EXAMINATION AND REVIEW
3.01 EXAMINATION OF WORK
The work covered under this Contract shall be examined and reviewed by
the Engineer, representatives of all governmental entities which have
jurisdiction, and the Owner's authorized representative. The quality of
material and the quality of installation of the improvements shall be to the
satisfaction of the Engineer. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility for
the construction methods and safety precautions in the undertaking of this
Contract.
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3.02 NOTIFICATION
The Engineer and Owner must be notified a minimum of 24 -hours in
advance of beginning construction, testing, or requiring presence of the
Engineer, project representative, or Owner's representative.
3.03 CONSTRUCTION STAKING
The Engineer shall furnish the Contractor reference points and benchmarks
for construction as necessary.
3.04 PROTECTION OF STAKES. MARKS. ETC.
All engineering and surveyor's stakes, marks, property corners, etc., shall
be carefully preserved by the Contractor, and in case of destruction or
removal during the course of this project, such stakes, marks, property
corners, etc., shall be replaced by the Contractor at the Contractor's sole
expense.
ITEM 4 PROTECTION AND PRECAUTION
4.01 WORK IN FREEZING WEATHER
Portions of the work may continue as directed by the Engineer.
4.02 PROTECTION OF TREES, PLANTS AND SHRUBS
The Contractor shall take necessary precautions to preserve all existing
trees, plants and shrubs but where it is justifiable and necessary the
Contractor may remove trees and plants for construction right -of -way but
only with approval of the Engineer.
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4.03 TRAFFIC CONTROL MEASURES AND BARRICADES
Traffic control measures and barricades shall be installed in accordance with
the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices and in other
locations deemed necessary by the Engineer, for the protection life and
property. Under no circumstances will any existing road be permitted to
remain closed over a weekend. No separate pay will be made for this item.
Costs for this item shall be subsidiary to other items of work.
4.04 PROPERTY LINES AND MONUMENTS
The Contractor shall be responsible for the protection, reference and
resetting of property corner monuments if disturbed.
4.05 DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS MATERIAL
The Contractor shall at his own expense, make arrangement for the disposal
of surplus material, such as rock, trees, brush and other unwanted backfill
materials.
4.06 CONTRACTOR'S USE OF PREMISES
The Contractor shall, at his own expense, provide additional space as
necessary for his operations and storage of materials.
ITEM 5 MATERIALS
5.01 TRADE NAMES
Except as specified otherwise, wherever in the specifications an article or
class of material is designated by a trade name or by the name or catalog
number of any maker, patentee, manufacturer, or dealer, such designations
shall be taken as intending to mean and specify the articles described or
another equal thereto in quality, finish, and serviceability for the purpose
intended, as may be determined and judged by the Engineer in his sole
discretion.
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5.02 MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP
No material which has been used by the Contractor for any temporary
purpose whatever is to be incorporated in the permanent structure without
the written consent of the Engineer. Where materials or equipment are
specified by a trade or brand name, it is not the intention of the owner to
discriminate against an equal product of another manufacturer, but rather
to set a definite standard of quality for performance, and to establish an
equal basis for the evaluation of bids. Where the words "equivalent ",
"proper" or "equal to" are used, they shall be understood to mean that the
item referred to shall be "proper ", the "equivalent" of, or "equal to" some
other item, in the opinion or judgement of the Engineer. Unless otherwise
specified, all materials shall be the best of their respective kinds and shall
be in all cases fully equal to approved samples. Notwithstanding that the
words "or equal to" or other such expressions may be used in the
specifications in connection with a material, manufactured article or
process, the material, article or process specifically designated shall be
used, unless a substitute is approved in writing by the Engineer, and the
Engineer will have the right to require the use of such specifically
designated material, article or process.
ITEM 6 GRADING. RESTORATION. REVEGETATION. AND EROSION
CONTROL MEASURES (series 600)
This item shall govern the furnishing, placing, maintaining and removal of
all erosion control measures, site work, restoration work, grading, shaping,
seeding and sodding for all disturbed areas and in accordance with the
plans.
EROSION CONTROL
Temporary erosion control measures shall include but not be limited to: Silt
Fences, Rock Berms, Land Grading and Storm Inlet Sediment Traps.
The Contractor is alerted to the fact that his construction operations may
cause undue sedimentation at various locations and erosion of the land in
and around the construction area. Such areas of erosion and sedimentation
are difficult to predict and are best determined in the field as construction
progresses. The Contractor should be aware that such areas of erosion and
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sedimentation generally include but are not limited to: drainage outlets,
steep slopes and in areas where vegetation has been removed. The
Contractor should be prepared to take remedial measures and to install
erosion and sedimentation control devices as necessary to correct all adverse
erosion and sedimentation.
The extent and location of erosion control measures shall be as determined
in the field by the Engineer or his designated representative. The
Contractor shall be responsible for providing all materials, labor and
equipment necessary for the construction of erosion control measures. The
Contractor shall maintain all erosion control measures until final acceptance
and shall remove them after final acceptance of the project.
This item will not be measured and paid for separately. Costs for this item
shall be subsidiary to other items of work.
RESTORATION AND REVEGETATION
Unless otherwise directed by the Engineer:
All unpaved areas distrubed during construction shall be graded and shaped
to conform to the topogrphy existing prior to construction. Said areas shall
then be restored by providing topsoil and vegetation or by providing surface
material that existed prior to construction (ie. peagravel, flexble base, etc.).
The type of vegetation or surface material provided shall equal or exceed
the type of vegetation or surface material which existed prior to
construction unless otherwise requested by the property owner. This item
shall be measured and paid for as one lump sum.
EXISTING SHRUBS AND TREES
It is the intent of the Owner to preserve as many existing trees and shrubs
within the construction area as possible. The Contractor shall not remove,
trim or otherwise disturb existing trees and shrubs unless otherwise directed
by the Engineer. The Contractor, at his sole expense and without
compensation from the Owner, shall be responsible for replacing all trees
and shrubs damaged where in the opinion of the Engineer, such damage
was avoidable.
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When directed by the Engineer, the Contractor shall carefully excavate
existing shrubs that conflict with proposed construction and properly re-
plant said shrubs within the right -of -way in a location determined by the
Engineer after he has conferred with the respective property owner. The
Contractor will not be responsible for guaranteeing the success of the re-
planted shrubs provided he has exercised proper care and followed
appropriate re- planting procedures. No separate pay will be made for this
item.
Costs for this item shall be subsidiary to other items of work. All shrubs
unduly damaged during excavation or re- planting shall be replaced at the
Contractor's sole expense without compensation from the Owner.
ITEM 7 CONCRETE STRUCTURES AND MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE
(series 4001
This item shall govern furnishing, forming, placing, curing and finishing
of concrete including all necessary structural excavation for the placement
of structures or foundation courses.
ITEM CONSTRUCTION AND TRAFFIC CONTROL WITHIN HIGHWAY
RIGHT -OF -WAY
All construction performed, all traffic controls and all warning signs within
any right -of -way of the State of Texas shall be in accordance with any
rules, regulations and policies of the State Department of Highways and
Public Transportation.
ITEM 9 MAIL BOXES
The Contractor shall temporarily relocate all mail boxes that are in conflict
with construction activities. Mail boxes that are temporarily relocated shall
be erected in an upright position and shall be sufficiently anchored to
prevent them from being easily tipped or blown over, lifted or removed.
The temporary location of all mail boxes shall be outside the construction
area and shall be readily accessible for mail delivery and retrieval. The
temporary location of mail boxes and the means and methods of installation
shall be subject to the approval of the Engineer.
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' As soon as practical during or after construction, all mail boxes temporarily
relocated shall be permanently reinstalled. Mail boxes shall be installed in
the same respective location that they were in prior to construction, unless
' otherwise requested by the property owner. However, all mail boxes shall
be installed according to postal regulations regardless of the installation
' prior to construction.
The City of Round Rock may allow the various property owners the option
' of replacing their existing mail boxes. In such cases, the property owner
will be responsible for purchasing and providing a new mail box to the
Contractor who will permanently install the new box and will be responsible
' for discarding the old box. Property owners exercising such option shall
provide a new mail box that requires installation, in the opinion of the
' Engineer, that is similar to that of the mail box it is intended to replace.
Mail boxes damaged by the Contractor shall be repaired or replaced as
' directed by the Engineer and at the Contractor's sole expense without
additional compensation from the Owner.
' Temporary relocation and installation of existing mail boxes, discarding of
old mail boxes (where applicable), and permanent installation of existing or
' new mail boxes (where applicable), will not be measured and paid for
separately. Costs for these items shall be subsidiary to other items of work.
1 ITEM 10 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES NEAR TREES
' When indicated on the Plans, the following special construction procedures
and techniques shall be followed and utilized to protect an existing tree:
' 1. Under the direction of a qualified tree maintenance company and
prior to any construction, the tree shall be fertilized and the tree
' canopy overhanging the construction area shall be selectively
trimmed and thinned. The trimming and thinning shall be performed
in order to preclude construction traffic interference with limbs and
' in order to compensate for the removal of roots during subsequent
construction.
2. Unless otherwise directed by the Engineer, the pavement in the
indicated area shall consist of full depth hot mix asphalt concrete (6"
' minimum thickness) and flexible base will not be required.
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Excavation shall be kept to a minimum and will only be that which
is necessary to construct the full depth asphalt pavement and to attain
plan grades.
3. In order to facilitate smooth cutting of roots and to avoid tearing and
splintering, excavation in the area shall be performed parallel to the
direction of roots radiating from the tree hunk.
4. Before trimming, pruning or cutting, all saws shall be properly
sterilized. Fresh cuts shall be promptly dressed with tree wound
paint. Fresh cuts in the excavated area shall be promptly dressed
with tree wound paint and the roots covered with clean topsoil.
5. Construction traffic under the tree canopy shall be the minimum
necessary to complete the work. In no case shall equipment or
materials be stored or stockpiled (no matter how temporary) under
the tree canopy.
6. No separate pay shall be made for this item. Excavation shall be
paid for under bid item for Unclassified Street Excavation. Full
Depth Asphalt Pavement shall be measured by the square yard and
paid for under bid item for 2" Type D, H.M.A.C., (regardless of
thickness). Trimming, pruning, cutting, painting wounds and tree
fertilization shall not be measured or paid for separately. Costs for
these items shall be subsidiary to other bid items.
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Item No. 510
Pipe
510.1 Description
This Item shall consist of furnishing all pipe and /or materials for constructing pipe mains, sewers. laterals. stubs. inlet leads,
service connections and culverts. including all appllcable work such as excavating, bedding, jointing. backfilling materials, tests,
etc., prescribed under this item in accordance with the provisions of Edwards Acquirer Protection ordinance when applicable.
The pipe shall be of the sizes, types, class and dimensions Indicated or as designated by the Engineer and shall Include all joints
or connections to new or existing mains, pipes, sewers, manholes, inlets, structures etc., as may be required to complete the
work in accordance with specifications and standard published praclices of the trade associations for the material specilied and
to the lines and grades Indicated. This item shall govem for any necessary pumping or bailing and drainage and all sheeling and
bracing of trench walls. Unless otherwise provided. this item shall govern for the removal and disposition of trees, slumps
and other obstructions. old structures or portions thereof, such as house foundations, old sewers. masonry or concrete walls. the
plugging of the ends of abandoned piped utilities cut and left In place and the restoration of existing utilities damaged in the
process of excavation. culling and restoration of pavement and base courses, the furnishing and placing of select bedding,
backfilling and cement or time stabilized backfill, the hauling and disposition of surplus materials, bridging of trenches and other
provisions for maintenance of traffic or access as indicated.
510.2 Materials
(1) Concrete
Concrete shall conform to Item No. 403, "Concrete for Slruclures ".
(2) Coarse Aggregate
Coarse aggregate shall conform to Item No. 403, "Concrete for Structures" or one of the following:
(a) Pipe Bedding Crushed Slone
Pipe bedding shall be clean granular crushed limestone, free of mud, clay, vegetalion or other debris,
conforming to ASTM C 33 for stone quality. Size gradation shall be as lollows:
GRADATION TABLE
SIEVE SIZE PERCENT RETAINED BY WEIGHT
I W 0
1" 0 -10
40 -85
#4 90 -100
#8 95 -100
(b) Foundation Rock
Foundation rock shall be well graded coarse aggregate ranging in size from 2 to 8 !riches.
Flexible Base
Flexible base shall conform to Item No. 210, "Flexible Base ".
(3) Fine Aggregate
(a) Concrete and Mortar Sand
Fine aggregate shall be Grade 1 and shall conform to Item No. 403, "Concrete for Structures".
(b) Bedding Sand
Sand tor use as pipe bedding shall be clean, granular and homogeneous material composed mainly of mineral
matter, free of mud, silt, clay lumps or clods, vegetation or debris. The material removed by decantation
SDHPT Test Method Tex - 406 -A, plus the weight of any clay lumps, shall not exceed 4.5 percent by weight.
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The average electrical resistance when waler - saturated shall be at least 1,800 ohm/cm by the single probe
method, with no single test reading lower than 1,500 ohm/cm. Size gradation of sand for bedding shall be as
follows:
Select Backlit! or Borrow
SIEVE SIZE
'h"
#60
#100
GRADATION TABLE
PERCENT RETAINED BY WEIGHT
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75 -100
95 -100
(4) SoII Cement
Soil cement bedding shall consist of a mixture of approved soil, cement, water and approved admixtures. The soil
cement mixture shall have a minimum 14 day compressive strength of 120 psi and a maximum shrinkage of 5 per-
cent. The mix design and the results of mix testing, both done by an Independent testing laboratory acceptable to the
Owner, shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval prior to construction.
The water content shall not exceed That required to provide a mix that will flow, can be pumped and will maintain the
soil in suspension while being placed. The soil cement bedding shall be placed such that all voids are filled.-Soil for
the soil cement bedding shall meet the following requirements:
a. A minimum of 80 percent by dry weight shall pass a #4 sieve. - -
b. Between 5 percent and 30 percent shall pass a #200 sieve.
c. The soil material shall have a plasticity index of 3 or less.
d. The maximum size of any clay balls in the soil shall be 'h inch.
Class C or Class F fly ash may be used as an admixture. The fly ash shall meet the requirements of ASTM C 595,
C 618 and the supplier's certificate as to the analysis and composition shall be furnished.
Belching equipment shall be provided to obtain the proper weights of soil, cement, water and admixture. All measur-
ing devices shall be sensitive to a 2 percent variation above or below the actual weights required.
The mixers used for mixing the soil cement bedding shall be designed and operated so that the soil cement dis-
charged from the mixer is uniform in compaction and consistency throughout each batch.
(5) Pea Gravel
Pea gravel bedding shall be clean washed material, hard and insoluble in water, free of mud, clay, sill, vegetation or
other debris. Stone quality shall meet ASTM C 33. Size gradation shall be as follows:
GRADATION TABLE
SIEVE SIZE PERCENT RETAINED BY WEIGHT
0
h" 0 -25
Yi 90 -100
This material shall consist of borrow or suitable material excavated from the trench which has a plasticity index of
less than 20, a moisture content which does not exceed 2 percent from optimum as determined In accordance with
SDHPT Test Method Tex -114 -E and free of stones or rocks over 8 Inches.
All suitable materials from excavation operations not required for backbiting the trench shall be placed in embank-
ments, If applicable. All unsuitable materials should be dried or modified to make Them suitable for use, as required.
(7) Cement Stabilized Backfill
When Indicated or directed by the Engineer, all backlit) shall be with cement - stablized backfill rather than the usual
materials. Unless otherwise indicated, cement slablized backfill material shall consist of a mixture of the dry constilu-
(8) Pipe
ents described for Class J Concrete. The cement and aggregates shall be thoroughly dry -mixed with no water added
to the mixture except as may be directed by the Engineer.
General
All water pipe installed within dedicated utility easements or any other privately owned property shall be Ductile Iron
Pipe of Thickness Class 52 wrapped as Indicated, except for sizes over 24 Inches, Concrete Pressure Plpe, Steel
Cylinder Type, conforming to the requirements of AWWA C -301 will be acceptable. There may be no service con-
nections to Concrete Pressure pipe installed In these areas. All service tubing (V. inch thru 2 inches) Installed in any
such private property shall be 150 psi annealed seamless Type K copper tubing with no sweat or soldered joints.
The quality of materials, the process of manufacture and the finished pipe shall be subject to inspection and approval
by the Engineer at the pipe manufacturing plant and at the project site prior to and during installation. •
(a) Asbestos Cement
2. Size
Nominal sizes from 6 to 12 inches.
3. Pipe and Gasket Marking
All components of AC pipe shall be marked with the manufacturer's Identification, size, year of manufac-
ture and the class of pipe.
(b) Iron Pipe
1. Asbestos cement water pipe, couplings and fittings shall conform to AWWA C -400, Class 200, asbestos
cement wastewater pipe, couplings and fillings shall conform to ASTM C 428, Class 2400, Type II.
Ductile Iron Pipe shall conform to AWWA C -151 of the class Indicated. Pipe shall be cement lined and outside
standard coated conforming to AWWA C -104.
1. Ductile Iron and Gray Iron Fittings
Fittings shall conform to AWWA C -110 and may be bell and spigot, mechanical joint, flanged or push•on
joint. Fittings shall be cement lined and outside standard coated In accordance with AWWA C -104.
2. Joint Materials
All gaskets shall conform to AWWA C -111. Jointing of slipjoint iron pipe shall, without exception, be
accomplished with the natural or synthetic rubber gaskets of the manufacturer of that particular pipe
being used. A joint lubricant shall be used and applicable recommendations of the manufacturer shall be
followed.
Bolts for flanged or mechanical joints shall be stainless steel or corrosion resistant, low alloy, high
strength steel bolts. Tee -head bolts, hex -head bolls and all nuts shall be marked for ready visudl idenlifi-
cation and conform lo AWWA C -111. '
In the event that corrosion resistant bolts are not available and the use of carbon steel bolls is permitted,
they must be coated as follows:
Nuts and bolls shall be Immersed in Koppers Super Tank Solution, inserted and lightened in the
joint while still wet and all exposed parts touched up with a brush coat immediately after tighten-
ing. After an interval of at least 1 hour, the entire joint shall be coaled with 1 inch minimum thick-
ness of mortar or 2 coats of Koppers Bitumastic #50 or approved equal.
3. Polyethylene Wrap
All iron water pipe and fittings shall be wrapped with 8 -mil (minimum) polyethylene film meeting AWWA
C -105, with all edges and laps taped securely to provide a continuous wrap to prevent contact between
the pipe and the surrounding backfill and bedding material. Repair rips, punctures or other damage to
the polyethylene with adhesive tape.
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1. General
_ - A When constructing storm sewers, the Contractor shall have the option of making Joints wilh eilher of the
following materials:
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Pipe shall conform to ASTM C 76 for Circular Pipe. Concrete pipe smaller than 12 Inches in diameter
shall conform to ASTM C 14, Extra Strength. All pipe shall be machine made or cast by a process which
will provide uniform placement of the concrete in the form and compaction by mechanical devices which
will assure a dense concrete. Concrete shall be mixed in a central batch plant or other approved batch-
Mg facility from which the quality and uniformity of the concrete can be assured. Transit mixed concrete
will not be acceptable for use in precast pipe. The pipe shall be Class III or the class indicated. Storm
sewer pipe shall be of the tongue and groove or 0 -ring joint design. Wastewaler pipe shall be of the
0 -ring joint design.
2. Marking
Pipe marking shall be waterproof and conform to ASTM C 76. Marking of Life Design shall be included
on wastewater pipe.
3. Minimum Age for Shipment
Pipe shall be considered ready for shipment when it conforms to the tests specified in ASTM C 76.
4. Joint Materials
a. Mortar
Mortar for Joints shall meet the requirements set forth above in "Mortar':
b. Cold Applied Preformed Plastic Gaskets
Cold Applied Plastic Gaskets shall be suitable for seating joints of longue and groove con-
crete pipe. The gasket sealing the joint shall be produced from blends of refined hydrocar-
bon resins and plasticizing compounds reinforced with inert mineral filler told shall contain
no solvents, irritating fumes or obnoxious odors. The gasket joint sealer shr II not depend on
oxidizing, evaporating or chemical action for its adhesive or cohesive stren jth and shall be
supplied in extruded rope form of suitable cross section. The size of the pla;lic gasket join!
sealer shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations end sufficient to " -
obtain squeeze -out around the joint. The gasket joint sealer shall be protected by a suitable
removable wrapper designed that may be removed longitudinally without disturbing the joint
sealer to facilitate application.
The chemical composition of the gasket joint sealing compound as shipped shall meet the
following requirements:
Composition Test Method Typical Analysis
Bitumen (petroleum
plastic content)
(% by weight) ASTM D 4 50 -70
Ash -Inert Mineral Water
(% by weight) Tex -526 -C 30 -50
Volatile Matter (at 325 F)
(% by weight) Tex -506 -C 2.0 Maximum
The gasket joint sealing compound when immersed for 30 days at ambient room tempera-
ture separately In 5 percent solution of caustic potash, a mixture of 5 percent hydrochloric
acid, a 5 percent solution of sulfuric acid and a saturated H,S solution shall show no visible
deterioration.
The physical properties of the gasket joint sealing compound as shipped shall meet the fol-
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Property
6. Sulfide and Corrosion Control
Typical Analysis
Test Method Minimum Maximum
Specific Gravity at 77 F ASTM D 71 • • 1.20 1.35
Ductility at 77 (cm) Minimum Tex -503 -C 5.0
Softening point at 77 F Minimum Tex -505 -C • 320 F
Penetration:
32 F (300 g) 60 sec Tex -502 -C 75
77 F (150 g) 5 sec Tex -502 -C 50 120
115 F (150 g) 5 sec Tex -502 -C 150
Flashpoint C.O.C. F Tex -502 -C 600 F
Fire Point C.O.C. F Tex -504 -C 625 F
When constructing wastewater lines, the Contractor shall use 0 -ring gasket joints conforming to ASTM
C 443. Just before making a Joint, the ends of the pipe shall be clean, dry, free of any foreign matter,
lumps, blisters, excessive coal -tar coating and grease or oil and shall be wire brushed. The gasket and
the Inside surface of the bell shall be lubricated with a light film of soft vegetable soap compound to
facilitate assembly of the joint. Rubber 0-ring gaskets shall be stretched uniformly in the joint. No hori-
zontal or vertical angles in the alignment of waste water pipes shall be permitted unless Indicated. The
spigot shall be centered in the bell, the pipe pushed uniformly home and brought into true alignment.
Bedding material shall be placed and tamped against pipe to secure the joint.
When horizontal or vertical angles in the alignment of storm sewers are Indicated, a bend shall be
constructed with a minimum of a 6 inch reinforced concrete collar or as Indicated. The bend shall
be prefabricated. All bends shall be water light, have a smooth flow line and be equal in strength to
the adjacent pipe. - - - - -
All concrete pipe used for wastewater installations shall be protected from sulfide and corrosion
damage by using limestone aggregate or wall thickness pipe which meets the 100 year life design.
(d) Concrete Steel Cylinder (CSC) Pipe
1. General Requirements'
The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer for approval along with other required data a tabu-
lated layout schedule with reference to the stationing and grade lines to be used.
The manufacturer shall furnish all fittings and special pieces required for closures, bends,
branches, manholes, air valves, blowofls and connections to main line valves and other fittings as
Indicated.
Each pipe length, fitting and special joint shall have plainly marked on the bell end of the pipe, the
head condition for which it Is designed. In addition, marking will be required to indicate the location
of each pipe length or special joint in the line and such markings will be referenced to the layout
schedules and drawings and submitted for approval.
Hydrostatic testing of concrete steel cylinder fittings during fabrication will not be required.
2. Design and Inspection
Where not otherwise indicated, concrete steel cylinder pipe shall be Class 150, designed to with-
stand a vacuum of not less than 28 feet of water in addition to other bads. Valve reducers, tees
and outlets from a pipe run shall be designed and fabricated so that all stresses are carried by the
steel plate forming the fitting or outlet.
Concrete steel cylinder pipe shall meet one of the following specifications:
AWWA C -301 — Any Size
AWWA C -303 — 24 Inch maximum size
All pipe flanges shall conform to AWWA C -207, requirements for standard steel flanges of pres-
sure classes corresponding to the pipe class.
Pipe to be installed in a tunnel or encasement shall be manufactured with 1 inch thick by 24 inch
wide skid bands of mechanically impacted mortar In addition to the normal coating.
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All concrete steel cylinder fittings shall be constructed of steel plate of adequate strength to with-
stand both internal pressure and external loading. Rod reinforcing shall not be used to figure the
required steel area. The fillings shall have a concrete lining and 1 inch minimum coaling of cement
mortar, except that centrifugally spun lining need not be reinforced.
Minimum lining thickness shall be Vi inch for 16 Inch pipe and 3'. inch for sizes larger than 16 inch
pipe. Where It is impractical to place such concrete protection on Interior surfaces of small outlets,
2 coals of "Bilumastic Tank Solution" shall be applied.
No fitting shall be made by cutting of standard pipe, except that outlets of less than 75 percent of
the pipe diameter may be placed in a standard pipe. Beveled spigots may be placed on standard
pipe.
3. Joint Materials
Joints shall be of the rubber gasket type conforming to the applicable standards. The inside and
outside recesses between the bell and spigot shall be completely filled with Cement Grout in ac-
cordance with the pipe manufacturer's recommendations. Grout materials for jointing such pipe,
unless otherwise Indicated, shall be as described herein.
Polybutylene Tubing
All polybutylene (PB) plastic tubing shall be pressure rated at 250 psi working pressure and must bear
the National Sanitation Foundation seal of approval for potable water service. The color of polybutylene
tubing shall be blue. - • -
1. Applicable Specifications
All polybutylene plastic tubing shall conform to:
ASTM D 2581 — Specification for Polybutylene Molding and Extrusion Materials.
ASTM D 2666 — Specification for Polybutylene (PB) Plastic Tubing.
2. Material Requirements
The polybutylene plastic tubing shall be homogenous throughout and free of visibl I cracks, holes,
foreign inclusions or other injurious defects. It shall be uniform in color, opacity, density and other
physical properties. The polybutylene plastic extrusion compound shall meet the r rquirements of
Type II, Grade I, ASTM D 2581. Clean, reworked materiel, generated from the manufacturers own
tubing production may be used by the same manufacturer, as long as the tubing produced meets,
all the requirements of this specification.
3. Functional Requirements
The polybutylene tubing shall not (ail, balloon, burst or weep (this means a slow leak) as defined In
Section 5 of ASTM D 1598, when tested In accordance with Section 7.6 of ASTM D 2666 (Sus-
tained Pressure Test). The minimum burst pressure shall be 440 psi at 73.4 F determined in accor-
dance with ASTM D 1599. The time of testing of each specimen shall be between 60 and 70
seconds. The polybutylene tubing shall be rated for use with water at 73.4 F at maximum working
pressure 01250 psi. The tubing shall satisfactorily couple to standard brass water works !tare fit-
tings by ordinary cold methods, with no heating necessary. Permanent marking on the tubing shall
Include the following information at intervals of not more than 5 feet:
Nominal tubing size.
The type of plastic material, i.e., PB2110.
The Dimension Ratio (DR) or the pressure rating in psi for water at 73.4 F (e.g., DR 9, 250
psi). Tubing shall conform to ASTM D 2666.
The manufacturer's name or trade mark and code. It shall also include the seal of approval
(NSF mark) of the National Sanitation Foundation.
The tubing shall be standard copper tube size equal to DR9; standard sizes, dmensions and toler-
ances shall be as follows:
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Nominal Outside Diameter Wall Thickness
Tube Size Average Tolerance Minimum Tolerance
(Inches) (Inches) (Inches) (filches) (Inches)
3/4 0.875 ±.008 0.097 +.010
1 1.125 -.010 0.125 +.012
11/4 1.375 ±.010 0.153 +.015
1' 1.625 ±.012 0.181 +.018
2 . .. , 2.1 25 ,. 4 r, ±.012;,; 0.236 +.024
1. General
All polyethylene (PE) plastic tubing shall be high density, high molecular weight plastic tubing,
pressure rated at 200 psi working pressure and must bear the National Sanitary Foundation seal
of approval for potable water service.
When tested for Environmental Stress Cracking, the PE tubing shall not show any loss of pressure
in the 6 specimens tested for 3 hours in accordance with the requirements of ASTM D 2737 using
the test pressure of 400 psi at 73.4 F.
The minimum burst pressure shall be 630 psi at 73.4 F determined in accordance with ASTM
D 1599, latest revision. The time of testing of each specimen shall be between 60 and 70 seconds.
The tubing shall not fail, balloon. burst or weep as defined in ASTM D 1598, latest revision, when
tested in accordance with the Sustained Pressure Test Method oI ASTM 0 2737 but under the
following test conditions: -
Temperature Time Pressure
73.4 F 1,000 hours 400 psi
100 F 1,000 hours 330 psi
Nominal Outside Diameter Wall Thickness
Tube Size Average Tolerance Minimum Tolerance
(Inches) (Inches) (Inches) (Inches) (inches)
2. Markings
Permanent marking on the tubing shall include the following at intervals of not more than 5 feel:
Nominal tubing size
The type of plastic material, l.e., PE 3408.
The Standard Dimension Ratio (SDR) and the pressure rating in psi for water at 73.4 F (e.g..
SDR -9, 200 psi).
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The manufacturer's name or Trademark code and seal of approval (NSF mark) of the Na-
tional Sanitation Foundation.
3. Tube Size
PE tubing shall be standard copper tube size outside diameter, with Standard Dimension Ratio
(SDR) of 9. Standard sizes, dimensions and tolerances shall be as follows:
'/. 0.875 -10.004 0.097 4 0.010
1 1.125 -10.005 0.125 +0.012
11/4 1.375 ±0.005 0.153 + 0.015
11/2 1.625 - 10.006 0.181 4 0.018
2 2.125 ±0.006 0.236 4 0.024
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(g) Copper Tubing
All copper service tubing shall be annealed seamless Type K water tube rated at 150 psi working pres-
sure. The tubing shall be homogenous throughout and free from cracks, holes, crimping, foreign inclu-
sions or other defects. It shall be uniform in density and other physical properties.
Nominal Outside Diameter Wall Thickness
Tube Size Average Tolerance Minimum Tolerance
(Inches) (Inches) (Inches) (Inches) (Inches)
%z 0.625 -20.0025 0.049 20.004
34 0.875 20.003 0.065 -20.0045
1 1.125 • 20.0035 0.065 -20.0045
1 1.375 20.004 0.065 20.0045
11/2 1.625 20.0045 0.072 20.005
2 2.125 - 20.005 0.083 20.007
(h) Service Connection Fittings
All fittings used In customer service connection — tapping mains, connecting meters, etc. — must be
currently listed In the "Standard Products List" or shown on the Standards.
(I) Brass Goods
All brass slops, couplings, bends, connections, nipples and miscellaneous brass pipe filtings and ac-
cessories used in meter connections, copper service lines, air release piping assemblies and wherever
needed in the water distribution system, shall conform to the standards set within AWWA C -800, except
as herein modified or supplemented.
Unless otherwise noted, the goods described herein shall be fabricated of standard Red Brass (Water-
works Brass) consisting of 85 percent copper and 5 percent each oI tin, lead and tint.
Exposed threads shall be covered with plastic caps or sheeting to protect the Ihre ids.
Brass Goods of each type and class shall be compatible with other fittings in common usage for similar
purposes. Where not otherwise indicated, all such materials shall meet the foltowir g requirements:
Corporation stop thread (where used) shall conform to Table 1, Figure 1, AWWA C 800,Icom-
monly called the Mueller Thread. Corporation stops with Iron pipe threads are 1150 permitted. Iron
pipe threads shall conform to ANSI B2, 1 -1969 and Table 9, Figure 9, of AWN IA C -800.
Copper fittings threads shall conform to Table 2 and 3, Figure 2 and 3 of AWWA C -800 and ANSI
81.1960 with approximate tolerance of Class 2.
Flanges shall conform 10 ANSI B16.1, Class 125 (or Class 250 where so noted), as to dimensions,
drillings, etc.
Brass pipe shall conform to the weight and dimensions of Table 2 in the appendix for AWWA
C -800:
All fittings shall be suitable for use al hydrostatic working pressures up to 150 psi.
(j) PVC — Plumbing Pipe
1. General
Polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings shall be Type I, Grade 1, schedule 40, 200 psi conforming to the
City of Austin plumbing code, CS 270 and PS 21.
2. Physical Requirements
Pipe shall be extruded from 100 percent virgin unplaslicized Type 1, Normal Impact Polyvinyl
Chloride (PVC) to conform to the following minimum physical properties:
Specific Gravity 1.36 -1.40
Tensile Strength 8178 F (PSI) 7,500
Compression Strength (PSI) 9,400
Modulus of Elasticity 410,000
Coefficient of Linear Expansion 6.70 K/Cx10-'
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Burning Rate
Heat Distortion at 264 PSI
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Self Extinguishing
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3. Visual Inspection
Pipe shall be homogenous Throughout and free from visible cracks, holes or foreign materials.
Pipe shall be free from blisters, wrinkles and dents. This Inspection shall be made on each length
of pipe.
4. Dimensions and Tolerance
Dimensional measurements of plastic pipe will be made on the outside diameter, wall thickness .
and out -of- roundness. Pipe not meeting these requirements shall be rejected. Dimensions and
tolerances shall be in accordance with Commercial Standard CS 256 -63.
5. Marking and Identification
All PVC pipe shall be continuously and permanently marked with the following information: manu-
facturer's name, pipe size, class or schedule, type of pipe and material. When used for potable
wafer line, the pipe shall be stamped with the National Sanitation Foundation seal for potable
water pipe.
6. PVC Pipe Fittings
All fittings shall be of schedule 40 or heavier plasticized polyvinyl chloride.
7. Inspection and Testing of Materials
Test certificates from a testing laboratory and /or guarantee by the manufacturer satisfactory to the
Engineer shall be furnished for the pipe and fittings to be incorporated in the work. As required by
the Engineer, certificates shall be submitted for other materials to be incorporated in the work.
These certificates, staling That the materials meet the requirements of the specilications, will be
required before permission is given to Incorporate such materials in the work.
The cost of this inspection and testing will be paid for by the Conlraclor and shall be included in his
price bid for such materials complete In place.
Any material brought on the ground for use in the work and deemed by the Engineer as unsuitable
or not in conformity with the specilications shall be removed from the site of the work by the Con-
tractor upon receipt of written notice from the Engineer to that effect.
8. Handling of PVC Pipe and Fittings
The Contractor is cautioned to exercise care in handling, loading, unloading and storing PVC pipe
and fittings. All PVC pipe and fittings will be stored under cover before using and will be trans-
ported in a vehicle with a bed long enough to allow the length of pipe to lay flat so as not to be
subject to undue bending or concentrated external load at any point. Any section of pipe that has
been dented or damaged will be discarded until said section of pipe is cut out and rejoined with a
coupling.
9. Threaded Connections
On PVC to metal connections, the Contractor shall work the metal connections first. A nonharden-
ing pipe dope such as Permatex #2 or equal shall be used on all threaded PVC to metal joints and
light wrench pressure is all that should be used.
Where threaded PVC connections are required, use threaded PVC adapters into which the pipe
may be welded.
(k) Polyvinyl Chloride Water Pipe
1. General
All polyvinyl chloride (PVC) water pipe shall be of the rigid (UNPLASTICIZED) type and must bear
the National Sanitation Foundation seal of approval for potable water pipe. Each joint of pipe shall
consist of single continuous extrusion; bells or other components attached by solvent welding are
not acceptable. Pipe shall be pressure rated at 200 psi (SDR -14), or 150 psi (SDR -18) as
indicated.
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Pipe shall have push -on, rubber gasket Joints of the bell and spigot type with thickened integral
bells or of the double spigot type with thickened coupling sleeves with rubber gasket joints. The
wall thickness of each pipe bell and joint coupling must be greater than the standard pipe barrel
thickness. Clearance must be provided in every gasket joint for both lateral pipe deflection and for
linear expansion and contraction. Solvent welding of PVC water pipe shall not be allowed.
All fittings shall conform to AWWA C -110.
2. Applicable Specifications
Except as modified or supplemented herein, PVC pipe shall meet the following standards:
AWWA C -900 for 4 Inch to 12 inch PVC Plastic Pipe, having Cast Iron Pipe size outside
diameter.
3. Material Requirements
All pipe and fittings shall be made from clean, virgin, NSF approved, Class 12454B PVC. Clean
reworked materials generated from the manufacturer's own production may be used within the
current limits of the referenced AWWA C -900.
4. Physical Requirements
Pipe shall be extruded from 100 percent virgin unplasticized Type 1, Normal Impact Polyvinyl .
Chloride (PVC) to conform to the following minimum physical properties:
Specific Gravity
Tensile Strength at 78 F (psi)
Compression Strength (psi)
Modulus of Elasticity
Coellicient of Linear Expansion
lzod Impact at 78 F, (It. lbs. /n. notch)
Burning Rate
Heat Distortion at 264 (psi)
Nominal
Tube Size
(Inches)
4
6
8
10
12
Outside Diameter
Average Tolerance
(Inches) (Inches)
4.800
6.900
9.050
11.100
13.200
±0.009
10.011
±0.015
±0.015
±0.015
(I) Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe (Nonpressure) and Fittings
1. General
1.36 -1.40
7,500
9,400
410,000
6.70 K/Cx10
0.7 -1.5
Self Extinguishing
160 F
Wall Thickness
DR1 4
Minimum Tolerance
(Inches) (Inches)
0.343
0.493
0.646
0.793
0.943
+0.041
4 0.059
1-0.078
+0.095
+0.113
Where PVC sewer or wastewater pipe is indicated, it shall conform to ASTM 0 3034, Type PSM or
ASTM F 679 Type T -1 Wall Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) sewer pipe and fittings. Minimum wall dimen-
sion ratio shall be SDR 35. -
PVC pipe shall have elastomeric gasket joints conforming to ASTM D 3212: gaskets to ASTM
F 477.
3. Pipe Markings
Permanent marking on the pipe and fittings shall include the following at intervals of not more than
5 feel:
Manufacturer's name and/or trademark.
Nominal pipe size.
Minimum cell classification (12454 -B).
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The legend "Type PSM SCR 35 PVC Sewer Pipe ".
Designation ASTM D 3043 or ASTM F 679 Pipe.
(m) Steel Pipe
1. Standard Weight
ASTM A 53, Schedule 40.
2. Extra Heavy Weight
Seamless ASTM A 53, Schedule 80.
3. Fittings
Nipples and fillings extra strong Federal Specification WW-N 351 or WW-P 521.
4. Coatings
Black or galvanized as Indicated.
(n) Continuous Welded Steel Pipe and Fittings for Waler -Pipe
1. General Reference Standards Specification.
a. Specifications of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) listed below shall apply to
This Section.
C -200 Steel Water Pipe 6 Inches and Larger.
C -205 Cement -Mortar Protective Lining and Coating for Steel Water Pipe, 4 inches and
larger, Shop Applied.
C -206 Field Welding of Steel Water Pipe.
C -207 Steel Pipe Flanges for Waterworks Services, Sizes 4 Inches Through 144 Inches.
C -208 Dimensions for Steel Water Pipe Fillings.
C -602 Cement -Mortar Lining of Water Pipelines, 4 Inches and Larger in Place.
2. Submiltals
a. Furnish shop drawings, product data, design calculations and test reports as described
below:
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Certified copies of mill tests confirming the type of materials used in steel plates, mill
pipe flanges and bolls and nuts 10 show compliance with the requirements of the ap-
plicable standards.
(2) Complete and dimensional working drawings of all pipe layouts. Shop drawings shall
Include the grade of material, size, wall thickness of the pipe and fittings. type and
Location of fittings and the type and limits of the lining and coating systems of the pipe
and fittings.
Product data to show compliance of all couplings, supports, fittings, coalings re-
lated items.
(3)
3 Job Conditions
a. The Internal design pressure of all steel pipe and fittings shall be As indicated.
b. The interior of all steel pipe for pot water, 4 Inches and larger, shall be cemenl- mortar lined.
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4. Manufacturing
a. Description
Pipe shall comply with AWWA C -200.
(1) Circumferencial deflection of all pipe in -place shall not exceed 2.0 percent of pipe
diameter.
(2) Diameter
b. Wall Thickness
(1)
Nominal pipe diameter shall be the inside diameter of lining or pipe barrel, unless
otherwise designated in Job Conditions.
Steel pipe wall thickness shall be designed for the internal and exlernal bads speci-
fied in this section and as Indicated. The cylinder Thickness needed to resist internal
pressure shall be based on an allowable stress in the steel equal to V2 the minimum
yield stress of the material used.
5. Fittings
a. Welded
Fabricated steel filings shall be of the same material as pipe and shall colnply with AWWA
C-208.
6. Flanges
a. Flanges shall comply with the requirements of AWWA C -207, Class D or Class E. The, class
shall be based on operating conditions and mating flanges of valves and equipment. I
b. 3askets shall be cloth- inserted rubber, 'h inch thick.
c. .9anges shall be flat faced with a serrated finish.
7. Pipe Joints
a. Lap Joints for Field Welding
(1) Lap joints for field welding shall conform to AWWA C -206. This item applies only to
pipes 72 inches in diameter and larger.
(2) The bell ends shall be formed by pressing on a hydraulic expander or a plug die. After
forming. the minimum radius of curvature of the bell end al any point shall not be less
than 15 times the thickness of the steel shell. Bell ends shall be famed in a manner to
avoid Impairment of the physical properties of the steel shell. Joints shall permit a lap
of at least 11/2 Inches when assembled. The longitudinal or spiral weld on the inside of
the bell end and the outside of the spigot end on each section of ripe shall be ground
flush with the plate surface. The Inside edge of the bell and the outside edge of the
spigot shall be scarfed or lightly ground to remove the sharp edges or burrs.
b. Pell and Spigot Joints with 0 -Ring Gasket
(1) Bell and spigot joints with rubber gasket shall conform 10 AWWA C -200.
(2) The bell and spigot ends shall be so designed that when the joint it assembled, it will
be self- centered and the gasket will be restrained or confined to at annular space in
such manner that movement of the pipe or hydrostatic pressure tannot displace it
Compression of the gasket when the joint is completed shall not be dependent upon
water pressure In the pipe and shall be adequate to ensure a wabrtight seal when
subjected to the specified conditions of service. Bell and spigot and; shall be welded
on preformed shapes. The bell and spigot ends shall conform to tie reviewed shop
drawings.
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8. Interior and Exterior Proteclive Surface Coatings
a. Exterior Surface to be mortar coated shall conform to AWWA C-205 'for shop application
and AWWA C -602 for field application. Pipe materials shall be the product of an organiza-
tion which has had not less than 5 years successful experience manufacturing pike materi-
als and the design and manufacture of the pipe, including all materials, shall be the product
of one company.
b. All surfaces except as noted in c and d below shall receive shop application of mortar lining
and coating.
c. Field Welded Joints. After installation, clean, line and coat unlined or uncoated ends adja-
cent to welded field joints, Including the weld proper, as specified for pipe adjacent to the
weld.
d. Machined Surfaces. Shop coat machined surfaces with a rust preventative compound. Alter
jointing surfaces, remaining exposed surfaces shall be coated per a and b above.
Corrugated Metal Pipe
1. General
Pipe shall be corrugated continuous lock or welded seam helically corrugated pipe. Corrugated
metal pipe may be galvanized steel, aluminized steel or aluminum conforming to the following:
Galvanized Steel AASHTO M 218
Aluminized Steel AASHTO M 274
Aluminum AASHTO M 197
Where reference is made herein 10 gage of metal, the reference is to U.S. Standard Gage for
uncoated sheets. Tables in AASHTO M 218 and AASHTO M 274 list thicknesses for coated
sheets in inches. The Tables in AASHTO M 197 list thicknesses in inches for clad aluminum
sheets.
Sampling and testing of metal sheets and coils used for corrugated metal pipe shall be in accor-
dance with SDHPT Test Method Tex - 708 -I.
Damaged spelter coating shall be repaired by thoroughly wire brushing the damaged area and
removing all loose, cracked or weld- burned spelter coaling. The cleaned area shall be painted
with a zinc dust -zinc oxide paint conforming to Federal Specifications TT -P 641b. Damaged pipe
shall be rejected and removed from the project.
Damaged aluminized coating shall be repaired in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations.
The following information shall be clearly marked on each section of pipe:
Thickness and corrugations
Trade Mark of the manufacturer
Specification compliance
2. Fabrication
a. Steel Pipe
b. Aluminum Pipe
Galvanized or aluminized steel pipe shall be lull circle or arch pipe conforming to AASHTO
M 36, Type I or Type II as indicated.
It may be fabricated with circumferential corrugations, lap Joint construction with riveted or
spot welded seams or it may be fabricated with helical corrugations with continuous helical
lock seam or ultra high frequency resistance butt- welded seams.
Pipe shall conform to AASHTO M 196, Type I, circular pipe or Type II, pipe arch as indi-
cated. ft may be fabricated with circumferential corrugations, lap Joint construction with
riveted or spot welded seams or It may be fabricated with helical corrugations with a con-
tinuous helical lock seam.
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Portions of aluminum pipe That are to be in contact with high chloride concrete or metal
other than aluminum, shall be Insulated from these materials by a coating of biluminous
material. The coaling applied to the pipe or pipe arch to provide an insulation between the
aluminum and other material shall extend a minimum distance of 1 fool beyond the area of
contact.
3. Selection of Gages
The pipe diameter, permissible corrugations and required gauges shall be as Indicated.
Table I
Corrugated Steel
21 inches by rh Inch Corrugations
Full Circle Pipe
Minimum
Cover, Thickness
Top of
Pipe to
Pipe Top of 0.064 Inch 0.079 Inch 0.109 Inch 0.139 Inch 0.168 Inch
Diameter Subgrade 16 Gage 14 Gage 12 Gage 10 Gage 8 Gage
Inches Maximum Fill Height Above Top of Pipe In Feet'
12 12 112 122 157 164 171
15 12 90 97 125 131 137
18 12 75 81 104 109 114
21 12. 64 70 82 94 98
24 12 56 60 69 78 86
27 12 50 54 60 67 73
30 12 49 51 55 59 65
33 12 41 44 52 55 59
36 12 37 41 49 52 55
42 12 41 45(57) 46(90) 49(94) 50(98)
48 12 — 43(50) 44(78) 46(82) 47(86) i
54 12 — 43 43(70) 44(73) 45(76)
60 12 — — 43(63) 43(66) 44(69)
66 12 — — — 43(60) 43(62)
72 12 — — — 43(55) 43(57)
78 12 — — — — 42(53)
84 12 — — — — 42(49)
' Fill heights in () apply when pipe is 5 percent vertically elongated prior to installation.
Note: Thickness in inches, as shown above, refers to the coated metal after galvanizing.
The line in the gage columns Is drawn below the maximum diameter allowed for that gage.
Table II
Corrugated Steel
3 inches x 1 Inch or 5 Inches x 1 inch
Full Circle Pipe
Minimum
Cover, Thickness
Top of
Pipe to
Pipe Top of 0.064 Inch 0.079 Inch 0.109 Inch 0.138 Inch 0.168 Inch
Diameter Subgrade 16 Gage 14 Gage 12 Gage 10 Gage 8 Gage
Inches Maximum FIll Height Above Top of Pipe In Feet'
48 12 - 48 52(60) 56(89) 61(107) 60(118)
54 12 43 48(53) 52(79) 55(95) 58(105)
60 12 38 46(48) 49(71) 51(85) 53(95)
66 12 35 43 47(65) 48(78) 50(86)
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Corrugated Steel
3 Inches x 1 Inch or 5 Inches x 1 Inch
Full Circle Pipe
Minimum
Cover, Thickness
Top of
Pipe to
Pipe Top of 0.064 Inch 0.079 Inch 0.109 Inch 0.138 Inch 0.168 Inch
Diameter Subgrade 16 Gage 14 Gage 12 Gage 10 Gage 8 Gage
Inches Maximum Fill Height Above Top of Pipe In Feet'
72 12 32 40 45(59) 47(71) 48(79)
78 12 29 36 44(54) 45(66) 46(73)
84 12 — 34 43(51) 44(61) 45(68)
90 12 — 32 43 44(57) 44(63)
96 12 — 30 43 43(53) 44(59)
102 24 — 28 42 43(50) 43(56)
108 24 — — 39 42 43(53)
114 24 — — 37 42 42(50)
120 24 — — 35 42 42
• Fill heights in ( ) apply when pipe is 5 percent vertically elongated prior to installation.
Note: Thickness in inches, as shown above, refers to the coated metal alter galvanizing.
The One in the gage columns is drawn below the maximum diameter allowed for that gage.
Table III
Corrugated Aluminum
2% inches x % Inch Corrugations
' Full Circle Pipe
Minimum
Cover, Thickness
Top of
Pipe to
Pipe Top of 0.060 Inch 0.075 Inch 0.105 Inch 0.135 Inch 0.164 Inch
Diameter Subgrade 16 Gage 14 Gage 12 Gage 10 Gage 8 Gage
Inches Maximum FIJI Height Above Top of Pipe In Feet'
12 12 45 45 77 — —
15 12 36 37 56 —
18 12 28 30 36 43 49
24 12 22 23 25 28 31
27 12 20 21 23 25 27
30 12 18 18 21 23 24
33 12 16 17 20 21 22
36 12 — 15 19 20 21
42 12 — — 19 19 20
48 15 — — 18 18 19
54 16 — — 17 18 18
60 16 — — — 16 18
66 18 — — — 12 15
72 20 — — — 18 11
78 20 — — — — 9
84 20 — — — — 7
• Fill heights in () apply when pipe is 5 percent vertically elongated prior to installation.
Note: Thickness In Inches, as shown above, refers to the clad sheet.
The line In the gage columns Is drawn below the maximum diameter allowed for that gage.
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Corrugated Aluminum
3 Inches x 1 Inch or 6 Inches x 1 Inch Corrugations
Full Circle Pipe
Minimum
Cover, Thickness
Top of
Pipe to
Pipe Top of 0.060 Inch 0.075 lnch 0.105 Inch 0.135 Inch 0.164 Inch
Diameter Subgrade 16 Gage 14 Gage 12 Gage 10 Gage 8 Gage
Inches Maximum FIII Height Above Top of Pipe in Feet*
30 12 27 30 35 41 46, •
36 12 23 24 28 30 34
42 14 21 22 24 26 28
48 16 20 20 22 23 24'
54 18 19 19 20 21 22
60 20 18 19 20 20 21
66 22 — 18 19 19 20
72 24 — 17 19 19 19
78 26 — — 18 18 19
84 26 — — 15 18 18
>I r.. r , • 90- , °24 • — — 16' 18
96 24 — — — 14 161
102 30 — — — — 14
108 30 — 12
114 30 — 10
120 30 — 8
' Fill heights in () apply when pipe is 5 percent veriicaliy elongated prior to installation.
Note: Thickness in inches, as shown above, refers to the clad sheet.
The line in the gage columns is drawn below the maximum diameter allowed for that gage.
For pipe arch, the design size and permissible corrugations only will be indicated, slice the shape
and minimum gage for pipe arch shall be as designated in Tables A. B, C or 0 for the specified
design size and corrugation for metal pipe.
Table A
Steel Pipe Arch
2% Inch by 'h Inch Corrugations
H -20 Loading
Coated Equivalent Diameter
Design *Span 'Rise Min. Cover Min. Gage Thickness Full Cir. Pipe
size Inches Inches Inches Required Inches Inches
1 17 13 12 16 0.064 15
2 21 15 12 16 0.064 18
3 28 20 12 16 0.064 24
4 35 24 12 16 0.064 30
5 42 29 12 14 0.079 36
6 49 33 12 14 0.079 42
7 57 38 12 12 0.109 48
8 64 43 12 12 0.109 54
9 71 47 12 10 0.138 60
The fill heights for all sizes of pipe arch are limited to a maximum of 7 feet.
A tolerance of plus or minus 1 inch or 2 percent of equivalent circular diameter, whichever is
greater, will be permissible in span and rise, with all dimensions measured from the inside crests
of the corrugations.
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Steel Pipe Arch
3 Inch by 1 Inch Corrugations
H -20 Loading
Table C
Steel Pipe Arch
5 Inch by 1 Inch Corrugations
H -20 Loading
Coated Equivalent Diameter
Design 'Span 'Rise Min. Cover Min. Gage Thickness Full Cir. Pipe
Size Inches Inches Inches Required Inches Inches
7 53 41 " 4 ' 1. 12 12 0.109 48
8 60 46 12 12 0.109 54
9 66 51 12 12 0.109 60
10 73 55 12 12 0.109 66
11 81 59 12 12 0.109 72
12 87 63 12 12 0.109 78
13 95 67 12 12 0.109 84
14 103 71 18 12 0.109 90
15 112 75 18 12 0.109 96
16 117 79 18 12 0.109 102
17 128 83 24 12 0.109 108
18 137 87 24 10 0.138 114
19 142 91 24 10 0.136 210
The fill heights for all sizes of pipe arch are limited to a maximum of 10 feet.
A tolerance of plus or minus 1 Inch or 2 percent of equivalent circular diameter, whichever is
greater, will be permissible in span and rise, with all dimensions measured from the Inside crests
of the corrugations.
Coated Equivalent Diameter
Design 'Span "Rise Min. Cover Min. Gage Thickness Full Cir. Pipe
Size Inches Inches inches Required Inches Inches
11 81 59 12 12 0.109 72
12 j 87 63 12 12 0.109 ■ 78
13 95 67 12 12 0.109 84
14 103 71 18 12 0.109 90
15 I 112 75 18 12 0.109 96
16 i 117 79 18 12 0.109 102
17 128 83 24 10 0.138 108
18 137 87 24 10 0.138 114
19 142 91 24 10 0.138 120
The fill heights for all sizes of pipe arch are limited to a maximum of 10 feet.
A tolerance of plus or minus 1 inch or 2 percent of equivalent circular diameter, whichever is
greater, will be permissible in span and rise, with all dimensions measured from the inside crests
of the corrugallons.
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Aluminum Pipe Arch
2'h Inch by rk Inch Corrugations '
H -20 Loading I �
Coaled ■ Equivalent Diameter
Design 'Span 'Rise Min. Cover Min. Gage Thickness Full CIr..Pipe '
Size Inches Inches Inches Required Inches Inches
1 17 13 12 16 0.060 15
2 21 15 12 16 0.060 18 '
3 28 20 12 14 0.075 24
4 35 24 12 14 0.075 30
5 42 29 18 12 0.105 36
6 49 33 18 12 0.105 42 '
7 57 38 18 10 0.135 48
8 64 43 18 10 0.135 r 54
9 71 47 18 8 0.164 1 60
'All dimensions are measured from the inside crests of the corrugations. A tolerance of plus or minus 1 inch or 2
percent of the equivalent circular diameter, whichever is greeter will be permissible in span and rise.
'Tire fill heights for all sizes of pipe arch are limited to a maximum of 7 feet. '
4. Joint Material
Except as otherwise indicated, coupling bands and other hardware for galvanized or aluminized
steel pipe shall conform to AASHTO M 36 for steel pipe and AASHTO M 196 for aluminum pipe.
Field joints for each type of corrugated metal pipe shall maintain pipe alignment during construc-
tion and prevent infiltration of soil material during the lite of the installation.
Coupling bands shall be not more than 3 nominal sheel thicknesses fighter tt an the thickness of
the pipe to be connected and in no case lighter than 0.052 inch for steel or 0.048 inch for
aluminum.
Coupling bands shall be made of the same base metal and coating (metallic c r otherwise) as the
pipe.
Coupling bands shall lap equally on each of the pipes being connected to to m a lightly closed
joint alter installation.
Pipes furnished with circumferential corrugations shall be field jointed with corrugated locking
bands. This includes pipe with helical corrugations which has reformed circumferential corruga-
Sons on the ends. The locking bands shall securely fit into at least one lull circumleronlial corru- ,
gallon on each of the pipe ends being coupled. The minimum width of the corrugated locking
bands shall be as shown below for the corrugation which corresponds to the end circurnlerential
corrugations on the pipes being Joined:
101/2 inches wide for 2%5 inches x r/z inch corrugations. II
12 Inches wide for 3 inches x 1 Inch or 5 Inches x 1 inch corrugations.
Helical pipe without circumferential end corrugations will be permitted only when it is necessary to '
join a new pipe to an existing pipe which was inslalled with no circumferential end corrugations. In
This event pipe furnished with helical corrugations at the ends shall be field joi iled with either
helically corrugated bands or with bands with projections or dimples. The minimun widil of heli- '
cally corrugated bands shall conform to the following:
12 inches wide for pipe diameters up to and including 72 inches.
14 inches wide for 1 inch deep helical end corrugations. '
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Bands with projections shall have circumferential rows of projections with one projectionfor each
corrugation. The width of bands with projections shall be not less than the following: I '
12 Inches wide for pipe diameters up to and including 72 inches. j
The bands shall have 2 circumferential rows of projections. 4 1
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cumferential rows of projections.
Unless otherwise indicated, all bolts for coupling bands shall be '/ inch diameter. Bands 12 inches
wide or less will have a minimum of 2 bolts and bands greater than 12 inches wide shall have a
minimum of 3 bolls.
Galvanized bolts may be hot dip galvanized conforming to AASHTO M 232, mechanically gal-
vanized to provide the same requirements as AASHTO M 232 or electrogalvanized per ASTM
A 164 Type RS. , s ,
5. Additional Coatings or Linings
a. Bituminous Coated
Bituminous Coated pipe or pipe arch shall be as indicated both as to base metal and fab-
rication and in addition shall be coated inside and out with a bituminous coating which shall
meet the performance requirements set forth herein. The bituminous coating shall be 99.5
percent soluble in carbon bisulphide. The pipe shall be uniformly coated inside and oul to a
minimum thickness of 0.05 inch, measured on the crests of the corrugations. I
The bituminous coating shall adhere to the metal tenaciously, shall not chip off in handling
and shall protect the pipe from deterioration as evidenced by samples prepared from the
coating material successfully meeting the Shock Test and Flow Test in accordance with Test
Method Tex - 522 -C.
b. Paved Invert
Where a Paved Invert is indicated, the pipe or pipe arch, in addition 10 the fully coated treat-
ment described above, shall receive additional bituminous material of the sarne specifica-
tion as above, applied to the bottom quarter of the circumference to form a smooth pave-
ment with a minimum thickness of inch above the crests of the corrugations.
c. Cement Lined
(1) General
Except as modified herein, pipe shall conform to AASHTO M 36 for lock seam or
welded helically corrugated steel pipe. Pipe shall be of full circle and shall be fab-
ricated with Iwo annular corrugations for purposes of joining pipes together with band
couplers. Lock seams shall develop the seam strength as required in Table 3 of
AASHTO M 36. Concrete lining shall conform to the following:
Composition
Concrete for the lining shall be composed of cement, fine aggregate and water
that are well mixed and of such consistency as to produce h dense, homoge-
nous, nonsegregated lining.
Cement
Portland Cement shall conform to AASHTO M 85.
Aggregates shall conform to AASHTO M 6 except that the requirements for gra-
dation and uniformity of gradation shall not apply.
Mixture
The aggregates shall be sized, graded, proportioned and thoroughly mixed with
such proportions of cement and water as will produce a homogenous concrete
mixture of such qualily that the pipe will conform to the design requirements
Indicated. In no case, however, shall the proportions of Portland Cement,
blended cement or Portland Cement plus pozzolanic admixture be less than
470 lb /cu. yd of concrete.
Thickness
The lining shall have a minimum Thickness of '/e inch above the crest of the
corrugations.
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d. Fiber Bonded
Lining Procedures
The lining shall be plant applied by a machine traveling Through a stationary
pipe. The rate of travel of the machine and the rate of concrete placement shall
be mechanically regulated so as to produce a homogenous nonsegregated
lining throughout.
Surface Finish
The lining machine shall also mechanically trowel the concrete lining as the unit
moves through the pipe.
Certification
Furnish manufacturer's standard certification of compliance upon request of the
purchaser.
Joints
Pipe shall be joined together with coupling bands made from steel sheets to an
indicated thickness of 0.064 Inch (12 ga.). Coupling bands shall be formed with
two corrugations that are spaced to provide seating In the third corrugation of
each pipe end without creating more than t/z inch tt annular space between
,pipe ends when joined together.
Bands shall be drawn together by two rh inch galvanized bolts through the use
of a bar and strap suitably welded to the band.
When 0 -ring gaskets are Indicated they shall be placed In the litst corrugation
of each pipe and shall be compressed by lightening the coupling hand. Rubber
0 -ring gaskets shall conform to Section 5.9, ASTM C 361.
(2) Causes for Rejection
Pipe shall be subject to rejection on account of failure to conform to any of the indica-
tions. Individual sections of pipe may be rejected because of any of the t3llow ing:
Damaged ends, where such damage would prevent making satisfactory joint.
Detects that indicate poor workmanship and could not be easily repaired in the
field.
Severe dents or bends in the metal itself.
If concrete lining is broken out, pipe may be rejected or at the discretion of the
Engineer, repaired in the field in accordance with the manulacturers recom-
mendation. Hairline cracks or contraction cracks in the concrete lining is to be
expected and does not constitute cause for rejection.
Where fiber bonded pipe is indicated, the pipe or pipe arch shall be formed (rorn sheets
whose base metal shall be as indicated. In addition, the sheets shall havebecn coated with
a layer of fibers, applied in sheet form by pressing them into a molten metallic bonding. If a
paved invert is indicated it shall be in accordance with the procedure oulined above The
test for spelter coating Is waived for asbestos bonded pipe.
Slotted Drain Storm Sewers
The pipes for the slotted drain outran shall be helically corrugated. lock seanl or welded seam
pipe. Materials and fabrication shall be in accordance with the above. The rnetalthickness shall be
a minimum 16 gage.
The chimney assemblies shall be constructed of 3 /16 inch welded plate or machie formed 14 gage
galvanized steel sheets. The height of the chimney required will be as indiclled. Metal for the
welded plate slot shall meet the requirements of ASTM A 36 and the completed plate slot shall be
galvanized after fabrication In accordance with ASTM A 123.
510.3 Construction Methods
(1) General
Weld areas and the heat affected zones where the slot is welded to the corrugated pipe shall be
thoroughly cleaned and painted with a good quality asphalt base aluminum'paint.
7. Mortar
Mortar shall be composed of 1 part Type I Portland Cement and 2 parts clean, sharp mortar sand
suitably graded for the purpose and conforming in other respects to the provisions for One aggre-
gate of Item No. 403, "Concrete for Structures ". Hydrated lime or time putty may be added to the
mix, but in no case shall it exceed 10 percent by weight of the total dry mix.
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(p) Vitrified Clay Pipe
Vitrified Clay Pipe shall conform to ASTM C 700, extra strength clay pipe. The joint material Ibr vitrified
clay pipe shall conform to ASTM C 425 compression Joints for vitrified clay bell and spigot pipe.
Prior to commencing this work, all erosion control and tree protection measures required shall be in place and all
utilities located and protected as set forth in Section 00140, "General Conditions of Agreement ". Clearing the site
shall conlorm to Item No. 102, "Clearing and Grubbing ". Maintainance of environmental quality protection shall com-
ply with all requirements of Section 00140, "General Conditions of Agreement" and Item No. 601, "Salvaging and
Placing Topsoil ".
The Contractor shall conduct his work such that a reasonable minimum of disturbance to existing utilities will result.
Particular care shall be exercised to avoid the cutting or breakage of all existing utilities. If at any time the Contractor
damages the utilities in place through his operations, the Contractor shall immediately notify the owner of the utility
to make the necessary repairs. When active wastewater sewer lines are cut in the trenching operations, temporary
flumes shall be provided across the trench, while open and the lines shall be restored when the backfillmg has pro-
gressed to the original bedding lines of the sewer so cut.
The Contractor shall inform utility owners sufficiently in advance of the Contractor's operations to enable such utility
owners to reroute, provide temporary detours or to make other adjustments to utility lines in order that the Contractor
may proceed with his work with a minimum of delay and expense. The Contractor shall cooperate with all utility
owners concerned in effecting any utility adjustments necessary and shall not hold the City liable for any expense
due to delay or additional work because of conflicts arising from existing utilities.
The Contractor shall do all trenching in accordance with the provisions and the directions of the Engineer as to the
amount of trench left unfilled at any time. All excavation and backfilling shall be accomplished as indicated and in
accordance with recommendations of the Stale Health Department Division of Occupational Safely.
Where excavation for a pipe line is required in an existing City street, a street cut permit is required and Control of
traffic shall be as indicated and in accordance with the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
Wherever existing utility branch connections, sewers, drains, conduits, ducts, pipes or structures present obstruc-
tions to the grade and alignment of the pipe, they shall be permanently supported, removed, relocated or recon-
structed by the Conlraclor through cooperation with the owner of the utility, structure or obstruction involved. In those
instances where their relocation or reconstruction is impractical, a deviation from line and grade will be ordered by
the Engineer and the change shall be made in the manner directed.
Adequate temporary support, protection and maintenance of all underground and surface utility structures, drains,
sewers and other obstructions encountered in the progress of the work shall be furnished by the Contractor, al his
expense and as approved by the Engineer.
Where traffic must cross open trenches, the Contractor shall provide suitable bridges. For trenches less than 2 feet
in width, sheet steel plates having a minimum thickness of 1 inch shall be used. For trenches up to 4 feet in width,
sheet sleet plates having a minimum thickness of 3 /, inches shall be used. In all cases, the plates shall overlay the
top of the trench a minimum of 18 inches on both sides and secured by asphalt. Adequate provisions shall be made
for the flow of sewers, drains and watercourses encountered during construction and any structures which may have
been disturbed shall be satisfactorily restored upon completion of work.
When rainfall or runoff is occurring or is forecast by the U.S. Weather Service, the Contractor shall not perform or
attempt any excavation or other earth moving work In or near the flood plain of any stream or watercourse or on
slopes subject to erosion or runoff, unless given specific approval by the Engineer. When such conditions delay the
work, an extension of time for working day contracts will be allowed in accordance with Section 00140, "General
Conditions of Agreement ".
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(2) Water Line /New Wastewater Line Separation
Installation of Water and Wastewater lines shall conform to the latest Water Line /New Wastewater Line Separation
guidelines as published by the Stale Health Department.
When new wastewater lines are installed, they shall be no closer to water lines than 9 feel in all directions and
parallel wastewater line and water lines must be installed in separate trenches. Where the 9 foot separation distance
cannot be achieved, the following procedures shall be used:
Where a new gravity wastewater sewer parallels a new water main, the wastewater line shall be constructed of
cast Iron, ductile iron or PVC pipe meeting AWWA Specifications for use as potable water pipe, with a pressure
rating for both the pipe and the joints of greater than or equal to 150 psi. The wastewater line may be placed no
closer than 2 feet vertically and 4 feet horizontally from the water line, with the separation distances measured
between the nearest outside pipe diameters. The wastewater line shall be installed at a lower elevation than
the water line.
Where a new wastewater line crosses a water line and that portion of the wastewater line is within 9 feet of the water
main II shall be constructed as follows:
The wastewater line may be placed no closer than 6 inches from the water line. The separation distance must
be measured between the nearest outside pipe diameters. The wastewater line shall be located at a lower
elevation Than the water line wherever possible and one length of the wastewater line must be centered on the
water line.
Unless wastewater manholes and the connecting sewer can be made completely watertight and tested for no
" leakage, they must be installed so as to provide a minimum of 9 feet of horizontal clearance from an existing or
proposed water line.
Where a new wastewater force main parallels or crosses a water main, that portion of the force main which is
within 9 feet of the water line shall be constructed of ductile iron or PVC meeting AWWA C -900 specifications.
(3) Utility and Storm Sewer Crossings
When the Contractor installs a pipe that crosses under a utility structure or storm sewer grid the lop of the pipe is
within 18 inches of the bottom of the utility structure, the pipe shall be encased as specified in Item No. 505, "En-
casement and Encasement Pipe ", for a distance of at least 1 fool on either side of the ditch line of the utility structure
or the storm sewer. Unless otherwise specified by the Engineer, concrete encasement will my. be required for Ductile
Iron or AWWA C -900 PVC pipe. When the Contractor installs a pipe That crosses over a utility structure or storm
sewer and the top of le utility structure or storm sewer and the lop of the utility structure is within 18 Inches of the
bottom of the pipe, the pipe shall be either Ductile Iron or PVC, unless otherwise specified by the Engineer.
(4) Trench Excavation
Unless otherwise indicated, all underground piped utilities shall be constructed in an open cul with vertical sides
from the bottom of the bedding to a point 1 loot above the pipe with a minimum trench width of 6 ". (Defined as (he
pipe zone.) The excavation above This point may be stepped and /or the sides laid back to a stable slope. Required
vertical sides shall be sheeted and braced to the extent necessary to maintain the sides of the required vertical
excavation throughout the construction period. Adequacy of the sheeting and bracing shall be the responsibility of
the Contractor but shall be subject to review by the Engineer. After the pipe has been laid and the backfill placed and
compacted to 12 inches above the top of the pipe, any sheeting, shoring and bracing required may be removed with
special care to insure that the pipe is nol disturbed. As each piece of sheeting is removed, the space left by its
removal must be thoroughly filled and compacted with suitable material and provision made to prclvenl the sides of
the trench from caving until the backf ill has been completed. Any sheeting left in place will not be paid for and shall
be considered subsidiary to the pipe item bid.
(5) Trench Width
Trenches for water and wastewater lines shall have a minimum width of 6 inches and a maximum width of 1 (dot on
each side beyond the outside surfaces of the pipe bell or coupling. I
Trenches for Storm Sewers up to 42 inches shall have a width of 1 foot on each side beyond the outside surfaces of
the pipe. Pipes more than 42 inches shall have a trench width not to exceed 18 inches on each side beyond the
outside surfaces of the pipe.
If trench width within the pipe zone exceeds this maximum, the entire pipe zone shall be refilled with approved
backfill material, thoroughly compacted to a minimum of 95 percent of maximum density as determined by SDHPT
Test Method Tex -114 -E and then re- excavated to the proper grade and dimensions. Excavation along curves and
bends shall be so oriented that the trench and pipe are approximately centered on the centerline of the curve, using
short links of pipe and /or bend fillings if necessary.
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For all utilities to be constructed in fill above natural ground, the embankment shall first be constructed to an eleva-
lion not less than 1 loot above the top of the utility after which excavation for the utility shall be made as Indicated.
(6) Trench Depth and Depth of Cover
All pipe and in-line appurtenances shall be laid to the grades indicated. The depth of cover shall be measured from
the established finish grade, natural ground surface, subgrade for staged construction, street or other permanent
surface to the top or uppermost projection of the pipe.
(a) Where not otherwise indicated, all water piping shall be laid to the following minimum depths:
1. Water piping installed in undisturbed ground in easements of undeveloped areas which are not
within existing or planned streets, roads or other traffic areas shall be laid with at least 36 lnches of
cover.
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2. Water piping installed in existing streets, roads or other traffic areas shall be laid with at feast 48
inches of cover below finish grade.
3. Unless approved by the Engineer installation of water piping in proposed new streets will not be
permitted until paving and drainage plans have been approved and the roadway Traffic areas ex-
cavated to the specilied or standard paving subgrade, with all parkways and sidewalk areas
graded according to any applicable provisions of the drainage plans or sloped uniformly from the
curb line to the right of way line. Piping and appurtenances installed In such proposed streets shall
be laid with at least 36 inches of cover below the actual subgrade.
(b) Where not otherwise Indicated, all wastewater piping shall be laid to the following minimum depths:
1. Wastewater piping installed in natural ground in easements or other undeveloped areas which are
not within existing or planned streets, roads or other Traffic areas shall be laid with at least 42
inches of cover.
2. Wastewater piping installed in existing streets, roads or other traffic areas shall be laid with al least
66 inches of cover.
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3. Wastewater piping installed in such proposed streets shall be laid with at least 48 inches of cover
below the actual subgrade.
(7) Classification of Excavation
Excavation will not be considered or paid for as a separate item of work, so excavated material will not be classified
as to type or measured as to quantity. Full payment for all excavation required for the construction shall be included
in the various unit or lump sum contract prices for the various items of work installed, complete in place. No extra
compensation, special Treatment or other consideration will be allowed due to rock, pavement, caving, sheeting and
bracing, falling or rising water, working under and in the proximity of trees or any other handicaps to excavation.
Dewatering Excavation
Underground piped utilities shall not be constructed or the pipe laid in the presence of wate All water shall be
removed from the excavation prior to the pipe placing operation to insure a dry firm granular bed on which to place
the underground piped utilities and shall be maintained in such unwatered condition until all concrete and mortar is
set. Removal of water may be accomplished by bailing, pumping or by a well -point installation as conditions warrant.
In the event that the excavation cannot be dewatered to the point where the pipe bedding is free of mud. a seal shall
be used in the bottom of the excavation. Such seal shall consist of Class B concrete, conforming to Item No. 403,
"Concrete for Structures ", with a minimum depth of 3 inches.
(9) Trench Conditions
Before attempting to lay pipe, all water, slush, debris, loose material, etc., encountered in the trench must be pumped
or bailed out and the trench must be kept clean and dry while the pipe is laid and backfilled. Where needed, sump
pits shall be dug adjoining the trench and pumped as necessary to keep the excavation dewatered.
Backfilling shall closely follow pipe laying so That no pipe is left exposed and unattended after initial assembly. All
open ends, outlels or other openings in the pipe shall be protected from damage and shall be properly plugged and
blocked watertight to prevent the entrance of trench water, dirt, etc. The interior of the pipeline shall at all times be
kept clean, dry aid unobstructed.
Where the soil encountered al established fooling grade is a quicksand, saturated or unstable material, the following
procedure shall be used unless other methods are indicated:
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All unstable soils shall be removed to a depth of 2 feel below bottom of piped utility. Such excavation shall be
carried out to the trench widths above.
All unstable soil so removed shall be replaced with concrete seal foundation rock for the entire trench width or
coarse aggregate materials placed In uniform layers not to exceed 6 inches, loose measure and compacted by
mechanical tamping or other means which will provide a stable foundation for the utility.
All forms, concrete seals, sheathing and bracing, pumping, additional excavation and backfill required shall be
done at the Contractor's expense.
(10) Blasting
All blasting shall conform to the provisions of Section 00140, "General Conditions of Agreement ".
(11) Removing Old Structures
When out of service masonry structures or foundations are encountered in the excavation, such obstructions shall
be removed for the full width of the trench and to a depth of 1 foot below the bottom of the trench. When abandoned
Inlets or manholes are encountered and no plan provision Is made for adjustment or connection to the new sewers,
such manholes and inlets within the construction limits shall be removed completely to a depth 1 fool below the
bottom of the trench. In each instance, the bottom of the trench shall be restored to grade by backfilling and com-
pacting by the methods provided above. Where the trench cuts through storm or wastewater sewers which are
known to be abandoned, these sewers shall he cut flush with the sides of the trench and blocked with a concrete
plug in a manner satisfactory to the Engineer. When old structures are encountered, which are nol visible from the
existing surface and are still in service, they shall be protected and adjusted as required to the finished grade.
(12) Lines and Grades
Grades, lines and levels shall conform to Section No. 00341, "Grades, Lines and Levels ". Any damage to the above
by the Conlraclor shall be re- established at the Contractor's expense.
The location of the lines and grades indicated may be changed only by direction of the Engineer and it is understood
That the Contractor will be paid on the basis of his unit contract prices bid for such work actually performed and will
make no claim for damages or loss of anticipated profits due to the change of location or grade.
The Contractor shall furnish, at his expense, all necessary baiter boards or electronic devices for controlling the
work. Batter boards shall be of adequate Size material and shall be supported substantially. 1he boards and all
location slakes must be protected from possible damage or change of location. The Contractor ;hall furnish good,
sound twilled lines for use in achieving lines and grades and the necessary plummets and graduated poles.
The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer at least 6 copies of any layout plans from the pipe manufacturer for
review and approval. The Contractor shall submit the layout plans at least 30 days in advance of any actual construc-
tion of the project. The Engineer will forward all comments of the review to the Contractor for revision. Revisions
shall be made and forwarded to the Engineer for his acceptance. Prior to commencement o1 the Project, reviewed
layout plans will be sent to the Contractor marked for construction.
Should the Contractor's procedures not produce a finished pipe placed to grade and alignment, the pipe shall be
removed and relayed and the Contractors procedures modified to the satisfaction of the Engineer. No additional
compensation shall be paid for the removal and relaying of pipe required above. I'
(13) Surplus Excavated Materials
Excess material or material which cannot be made suitable for use in embankments will be declared surplus by the
Engineer and shall become the property of the Contractor to dispose of off site nt a permitted 1111 site, without injury to
the City or any individual. Such surplus material shall be removed from the work site promptly following the comple-
tion of the portion of the utility Involved.
(14) Pipe Bedding •
Where not otherwise provided, all piping shall be installed in a continuous envelope of sand pea gravel, soil cement,
cement stabilized or crushed stone meeting the requirements of materials above.
The bedding material shall extend from 6 Inches below to 12 inches above the outer part of th e pipe. fittings and
accessories for Water and Wastewater pipe and from 6 Inches below the pipe to at least 15 percent of the overall
height of the pipe for storm sewers, over the full width of the excavation between the undisturbed trench walls.
All bracing, struts, etc., installed by the pipe manufacturer (or temporary replacements by the Contractor) shall be
kept in place in the pipe, undisturbed, until the trench has been backfilled at least to to lop of the pipe. When
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installing mortar lined and mortar coated steel pipe, all bracing, struts, etc., installed by the pipe manufacturer shall
be kept in the pipe, undisturbed until the pipe has been backlilled.
Where not otherwise Indicated all pipe bedding materials shall conform to one of the classifications described above.
(a) Sand Bedding
All sizes of storm sewers and pipe for Water and Wastewater lines up to 15 inches inside diameter may be
Installed in sand bedding. All pipe installed in trenches excavated by blasting, regardless of pipe size or materi-
als, must be laid in pea gravel or crushed stone bedding.
(b) Pea Gravel Bedding
Water and Wastewater pipe up to 15 inches diameter may be installed in pea gravel bedd.
(c) Crushed Stone Bedding
(15) Laying Pipe
Pipe may be installed in crushed stone bedding. The crushed stone shall be placed in lifts not to exceed 18
Inches and compacted.
(d) Soil Cement
Soil cement shall be installed beneath welded steel water pipe when unsuitable foundation conditions are
encountered.
No debris shall remain in the drainways or drainage structures.
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No pipe shall be Installed in the french until excavation has been completed, the bottom of the trench graded and the
trench completed as Indicated.
Laying of corrugated metal pipes on the prepared foundation shall be started at the outlet end with the separate
sections firmly joined together, with outside laps of circumferential joints pointing upstream and with longitudinal laps
on the sides. Any metal in Joints which is not protected by galvanizing shall be coated with a suitable asphaltum
paint. Proper facilities shall be provided for hoisting and lowering the sections of pipe into the trench without damaging
the pipe or disturbing the prepared foundation and the sides of the trench. Any pipe which is not in alignment or which
shows any undue settlement alter laying or Is damaged, shall be taken up and retaid without extra compensation.
Multiple installations of corrugated pipe or arches shall be laid with the centerlines of individual barrels parallel. When
not otherwise indicated, clear distances of 2 feet between outer surfaces of adjacent pipes shall be maintained.
All backlill in streets and under structures will be tested by the City and must satisfy the specified density require-
ments conforming to Section 00344, "Testing Laboratory Services" before final acceptance of or payment for the
work.
All recommendations of the manufacturer shall be carefully observed during handling and installation of each mate-
rial. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials shall be delivered to the project by the manufacturer or agent and
unloaded as directed by the Contractor. Each piece shall be placed lacing the proper direction near to where it will be
installed.
The interior of all pipe, fittings and other accessories shall be kept free from dirt and foreign matter at all times and
stored in a manner that will protect them from damage. Stockpiled materials shall be slacked so as to minimize
entrance of foreign matter.
The interior of all pipeline components shall be clean, dry and unobstructed when installed. •
Piping materials shall not be skidded or rolled against other pipe, etc. and under no circumstances shall pipe, fittings
or other accessories be dropped or jolted.
During handling and placement, materials shall be carefully observed and inspected and any damaged, defective or
unsound materials shall be marked, rejected and removed from the job site. Minor damage shall be marked and
repaired in a manner satisfactory to the Engineer. Joints which have been placed but not joined, backlilled, etc.. shall
be protected in a manner satisfactory to the Engineer.
(16) Assembling of Pipe .
Angular spacing of all joints shall meet the manufacturer's recommendations for the pipe and accessories being
used Side outlets shall be rotated so that the operating stems of valves will be vertical when the valves are installed.
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Pressure pipe shall be laid with bell ends facing the direction of pipe installation. Pipe end bells shall be placed
upgrade for all wastewater lines.
Before joining any pipe, all foreign matter, lumps, blisters, excess coal tar coating, oil or grease shall be removed
from the ends of each pipe and the pipe ends shall then be wire brushed and wiped clean and dry. Pipe ends shall be
kept clean until joints are made.
Every precaution shall be taken to prevent foreign material from entering the pipe during Installation. No debris,
tools, clothing or other materials shall be placed In the pipe.
(17) Joints
(a) Mortar
Pipe ends shall be clean, tree of asphalt or other contaminants which will Inhibit the bond of the mortar to the
pipe. The pipe ends shall be moistened Immediately prior to placing the mortar in the Joint.
(b) Cold Applied Preformed Plastic Gaskets
The pipe ends shall be clean and the joint material applied to the dry'pipe. In cold weather. the joint material
shall be heated to facilitate the seal of the Joint.
(c) 0 -Ring
Just before making a joint the ends of the pipe shall be clean, dry, free of any foreign matter, lump blisters,
excessive coal tar coating and grease or oil and shall be wire brushed. The gasket and the inside surface of
the bell shall be lubricated with a light film of soft vegetable soap compound to facilitate assembly of the joint.
The rubber gasket shall be stretched uniformly as It Is placed in the spigot groove to Insure a uniform volume of
rubber around the circumference of the grove. The spigot shall be centered In the bell, the pipe pushed home
uniformly and brought Into True alignment. Bedding material shall be placed and tamped against pipe to secure
the Joint. •
(d) Push -on Joints
Just before making a joint, the bell and spigot rings shall be clean and dry. The gasket and the inside surface of
the bell shall be lubricated with a light film of soft vegetable soap compound (Flax Soap) to lacilitale telescop-
ing the joints. The rubber gasket iI not factory installed shall be stretched uniformly as it is placed in the spigot
groove to insure a uniform volume of rubber around the circumference of the groove. The spigot shall be cen-
tered in the bell, the pipe pushed home and brought Into true alignment. 11 shall be secured there with bedding
material which Is carefully tamped under and on each side of the pipe. Cale should be taken to preverit dirt or
foreign matter from entering the joint space.
(e) Bolted Joints
All flanged, mechanical or other bolted joints shall be joined with nuts and bolts of high strength, low alloy,
corrosion resistant steel, stainless steel or be coaled as indicated above in Iron Pipe.
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Solvent Weld — For plumbing pipe.
(18) Pressured Pipe Laying
(a) Grout for Concrete Steel Cylinder Pipe (CSC) and Welded Steel Pipe
Aggregate, cement, etc., shall be as indicated in "Mortar" herein.
Grout shall be poured Into the recess between the bell and spigot on the outside of the pipe and contained by a
Joint wrapper ("diaper") recommended by the pipe manufacturer. The wrapper shall have a minimum width of 7
Inches for 30 inch and smaller and 9 Inches for larger pipe, secured to the pipe by "Band Iron" steel straps.
The grout shall be poured in 1 continuous operation in such manner that after shrinkage and curing the joint
recess will be completely filled.
Mortar for the inside recess shall be of the consistency of plaster. The Inside recess between the bell and
spigot shall be filled with mortar after the pipe join( on either side of the recess has been backfilled and well
tamped in and no less than one pipe joint has been Installed ahead of the pipe forming the recess. The mortar
shall completely fill the recess and shall be trowelled and packed Into place and finished off smooth with the
inside of the pipe.
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The Contractor shall inspect the joint after the mortar has set and make repairs of any pockets, cracks or other
defects caused by shrinkage. The Inside surface shall be cleared of any mortar droppings, cement, water,
slurry, etc., before they have become set and shall be cleared of any other foreign matter. The inside surface of
the pipe shall be left clean and smooth.
Pipe shall be handled at all times with wide nonabrassive slings, belts or other equipment designed to prevent
damage to the coating and all such equipment shall be kept In such repair that Its continued use Is not injurious
to the coaling. The use of tongs, bare pinch -bars, chain slings, rope slings without canvas covers, canvas or
composition belt slings with protruding rivets, pipe hooks without proper padding or any other handling equip-
ment which the engineer deems to be Injurious to the coaling shall not be permitted. The spacing of pipe
supports required to handle the pipe shall be adequate to prevent cracking or damage to the cerhent mortar
lining.
(19) Placing Pipe In Tunnels
Piping installed as a carrier pipe In a tunnel, encasement pipe, etc., shall have uniform alignment, grade, bearing and
conform to the reviewed shop drawings. All necessary skid blocks, rails, bedding material, grout cradle or paving,
bracing, blocking, etc., as stipulated by the Contract or as may be required to provide and maintain the required pipe
alignment and grade, shall be provided by the Contractor at no cost except as provided by the Bid Items. This shall
include at least 1 screw -type hold down Jack per joint of pipe to prevent flotation of the pipe, unless otherwise indi-
cated. Such carrier piping shall have flexible bolted or gasketed push -on joints or Concrete Steel Cylinder pipe in-
stalled as follows:
(a) 21 inch Pipe and Smaller
Prior to placing the pipe in the tunnel, the inside joint recess at the bell shall be buttered with cement
mortar.
After the joint is engaged, the excess mortar shall be smoothed by pulling a tight fitting swab through the
joint. The pipe Joints shall then be welded rigid by placing 3 segments of weld, having a minimum length
of 9 Inches each and equally spaced around the joint. Cement mortar protection shall then be placed In
the normal manner to the exterior of the joint and allowed to harden sufficiently to avoid dislodgement
during installation. If time is of the essence, a quick setting compound may be used.
(b) 24 Inch Pipe and Larger
Each length of pipe shall be pushed Into the tunnel as single units. A flexible mastic sealer shall be
applied to the exterior of the Joint prior to joint engagement. The surfaces receiving the mastic sealer
shall be cleaned and primed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendation. Sufficient quan-
tities of the mastic sealer shall be applied to assure complete protection of all steel In the joint area. The
interior of the joint shall be filled with cement mortar In the normal manner after the pipe is In Its final
position within the tunnel.
(20) Temporary Pipe Plugs, Caps and Bulkheads
Temporary plugs, caps or plywood bulkheads shall be installed to close all openings of the pipe and fittings when
pipeline construction is not In progress.
Standard plugs shall be inserted into the bells of all dead ends of pipes, tees or crosses and spigot ends shall be
capped. All end plugs or caps shall be secured to the pipe as provided under item No. 507, "Bulkheads ". .
(21) Corrosion Control
(a) Protective Covering
Unless otherwise indicated, all flanges, nuts, bolts, threaded outlets and all other iron or steel components
buried and in contact with earth or backfill shall be wrapped with 8 -mil (minimum) polyethylene Iitm meeting
ANSI /AWWA C -105 to provide a continuous wrap.
(b) Corrosion Monitoring System
1. It Indicated the corrosion monitoring system shall be furnished and installed to meet the following
requirements:
a. Bonds shall be provided between steel cylinders of adjacent pipe sections and all nonin-
sulating Joints as necessary to assure electrical continuity except where electrical isolation
Is necessary or required. The joint bonds shall be designed:
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(2) Using Insulated copper cable metallurgically bondod to adjacent cylinders. All
bare copper and steel at the connection shall be insulated by an approved
means.
b. Intermediate bonds for the prestress wire of embedded cylinder prestressed concrete pipe
shall also be provided as required to minimize attenuation. The intermediate bonds shall be
in the form of steel straps embedded In the outer surface of the concrete core directly upon
which the prestress wire is tightly wound. The size and number of straps shall be designed
to provide uniform current distribution to all embedded metallic surfaces of the pipe.
c. Electrical isolation in the form of either flexible or rigid insulating fittings as specified herein
shall be provided as required 10 obtain electrical discontinuity.
d. Flexible insulating fittings required shall be style 39 insulating couplings as manufactured by
Dresser Industries, 41 Fisher Avenue, Bradford, PA 16701; or equal.
e. Rigid Insulating fittings required shall be insulated with (ulllace gaskets and combination
bolt sleeves and washers for flanges as manufactured by Central Plastics Co., P.O. Box
762, Shawnee, OK 74801 or equal.
f. Corrosion test stations shall be installed on the pipeline at:
(1) All buried line crossings.
(2) The beginning and end of the portions of the pipeline to be monitored.
a. Both sides of insulating fittings.
b. Intermediate locations along the line, such that the test stations are no
more than 1.000 feel apart.
c. For the embedded cylinder prestressed concret pipe alternative, test
stations, with wires originating at the prestress wire at the midpoint of the
pipelaying length at the above locations. shell also be proviced.
Test stations shall be of the two-wire type with one of the wire being sized (No. 6 AWG or
larger) such that 11 can be used for bonding. The other wire, for determining pipe -to -soil po-
tentials, shall be No. 12 AWG or larger. Both leads shall be continuous (without splices) and
laid with sufficient slack to prevent stress. The leads shall be insulated with 607 -voll rated
insulation suitable for direct burial. Prior to backfilling, the insulation shall be Inspected for
defects. All defects shall be repaired by approved methods.
h. Test stations shall be of the flush type (terminal below grade) or the above surface type,
protected as required for permanency. The flush type shall be installed iri developed, urban
areas (streets, alleys, sideways, etc.,) and the above - surface type (mounted on a post) shall
be Installed in cross - country areas (rangeland, farmland, etc.). Where practicable, test sta-
tions shall be located at or closely adjacent to clearly identifiable lopogrmhical features
(fence line, road intersection, section line, etc.) of the pipeline right of way.
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corrosion- monitoring system to comply with these specifications:
1. Pipeline electrical continuity.
2. Effectiveness of insulating joints.
3. Test station integrity.
4. Static pipe -to -soil potentials at each lest station.
5. Soil resistivity at each test station.
J. All design, installation and testing shall be consistent with sound corrosion engineering
practice.
(22) Pipe Anchorage, Support and Protection
All pressure pipelines tees, plugs, caps and bends exceeding 22' degrees and other bends as direded, shall be
securely anchored by suitable concrete thrust blocking or by approved metal harness. Unless otherwije indicated,
on 24 inch or larger piping. all bends greater than 111/2 degrees shall be anchored as described herein
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(a) Concrete Thrust Blocking
Concrete for use as reaction or thrust blocking shall be Class B conforming to Item No. '403, "Concrete for
Structures ".
Concrete blocking shall be placed between solid ground and the fitting to be anchored. The area of bearing on
the pipe and on the ground shall be as Indicated or directed by the Engineer. The blocking shall, unless other-
wise indicated, be so placed that the pipe, fittings and Joints will be accessible for rdpair.
The trench shall be excavated at least 6 inches outside the outermost projections of the pipe or appurtenance
and the trench walls shaped or undercut according to the detail drawings or as required to provide adequate
space and bearing area for the concrete.
The pipe and fittings shall be adequately weighted and laterally braced to prevent floating, shifting or straining
of the pipeline while the concrete Is being placed and taking initial set. The Contractor shall be solely respon-
sible for the sufficlency of such restraints.
(b) Metal Thrust Harness
(1) A metal harness of lie rods and pipe clamps of adequate strength to prevent movement or other suitable
means may be used instead of concrete backing, as approved or directed by the Engineer. Harness
rods, clamps, lugs, etc., shall be of stainless steel or hot- dipped galvanized steel and ductile iron, with 2
coats of Bilumaslic #50 and wrapped with a layer of 8 mil polyethylene film, to form a continuous protec-
tive wrap.
(c) Concrete Encasement, Cradles, Saddles and Seals
The pipe shall not be laid, except where Indicated or approved by the Engineer when the pipe Is found to have
less than 30 Inches or more Than 8 feet of cover or That the trench bottom Is unstable or excessively wet. The
Engineer shall be notified and he may direct the Contractor to install a concrete seal, cradle, saddle or encase-
ment. Unless otherwise approved by the Engineer, all concrete cradles, concrete encasements, etc., shall be
continuous and shall begin and erid within 6 inches of the pipe joints. Concrete material and placement as
seal, cradles or saddles shall be Class 8, Item 403, "Concrete for Structures ".
When indicated, pipe will be cradled in concrete per the Standard Detail Drawing for Concrete Cradle. Con-
crete for cradling will be poured after the pipe Is in place and has been blocked or braced to prevent floating or
shifting.
(d) Anchorage Bulkheads
Concrete bulkheads keyed into the undisturbed earth shall be placed as Indicated to support and anchor the
pipe and /or backf ill against end thrust, slippage on slopes, etc. Concrete material and placement shall be
Class A, Item No. 403, "Concrete for Structures ".
(e) Trench Caps, Concrete Rip -Rap and Shaped Retards
Where called for by the Contract or as directed by the Engineer, concrete trench caps, concrete rip -rap and/or
shaped retards shall be placed as detailed by the standard drawings as protection against erosion. Concrete
material and placement shall be Class 8, Item No. 403, "Concrete for Structures ".
(23) Wastewater Connections
(a) Connections to Mains 12 Inches and Smaller
All branch connections of new main lines shall be made by use of manholes.
Service stubs shall be installed as Indicated. Minimum grade shall be 1 percent and minimum cover shall be
41/2 feet at the curb. Standard plugs shall be Installed in the dead end before backfflling.
Where a service connection to a main 12 inches or smaller is Indicated, a wye, lee or double wye shall be
installed.
Where a service connection to a main 15 inches or larger is indicated, a field tap may be made with the pipes
Installed crown to crown. The tap should be made conforming to the pipe manufacturers recommeridations
with the Engineer's approval.
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Where not otherwise Indicated, service connections to mains shall be installed at an angle approximately 45
degrees above the horizontal.
(b) Connections to the Existing System
Unless otherwise specified by the Engineer, all connections made to existing mains shall be made at man-
holes with the crown of the Intel pipe Installed al the same elevation as the crown of the existing pipe. Service
stubs installed on the existing system shall be installed by use of tapping saddles unless otherwise approved
by the Engineer. Extreme care shall be exercised to prevent material from depositing in the existing pipe as the
taps are being made.
When connections to existing mains are made, a temporary plug approved by the Engineer must be installed
downstream in the manhole to prevent water and debris from entering the existing system before final accep-
tance. These plugs shall be removed after the castings are adjusted to finish grade or when Mal acceptance is
given.
(24) Water System Connections
The Contractor shall, at his expense, make all necessary connections of new piping or accessories to the existing
water system. To minimize any Inconvenience from outages, the Conlraclor shall schedule all such connections in
advance and such schedule must be approved by the Superintendent of Water Division before beginning arty work.
(a) Shutoffs •
The City will make all shutoffs on existing water mains where more than one valve is Involved. The Contractor
will be required to notify the Engineer's field representative on the job at least 24 hours prior to the desired time
for any shutolf. Where only one valve will be operated, the Contractor may operate the valve under the imme-
diate supervision of the Engineer's field representative.
(b) Wet Connections to Existing Water System
The Contractor shall make all wet connections called for by the Contract or required to complete the work. A
wet connection shall include draining and cutting into existing piping and connecting a new pipeline or other
extension into the existing pressure piping, forming an addition to the water transriission and distribution
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The contract price for wet connections shall be full payment for all necessary shutofh, excavation, removing
plugs end fillings, pumping water to drain the lines, cutting in new fittings, blocking anc anchoring piping, bed-
ding and backfilling, placing the lines and service and all site cleanup.
No water containing detectable amounts of chlorine may be drained, released or discharged until specific plan-
ning and appropriate preparations to handle, dilute and dispose of such chlorinated water are approved in
advance by the City and the disposal operations shall be witnessed by an authorized representative from the
City.
(c) Pressure Taps to Existing Water System
The Contractor shall make all pressure taps called for by the Contract Documents or required to complete the
work. A pressure tap shall consist of connecting new piping to the existing water system by drilling into the
existing pipe while it is carrying water under normal pressure without taking the existing piping oul of service.
Unless otherwise provided by the Contract, the Contractor shall, at his expense, perform all necessary ex-
cavation, furnish and install the lapping sleeve, valve and accessories, provide the tapping machine, drill the
tap (unless otherwise indicated) and shall block, anchor and backlill the piping, valve and all accessories,
place the new piping In service and perform all site cleanup. Where that the Cily will make the tap, City forces
are not obligated or expected to perform any work except to provide tapping machine and drill the actual hole.
The Lull cost of such drilling and any other work required of Cily crews in order to complete the drilling, will be
charged to the Contractor and will be deducted from funds due the Contractor.
(d) Service Connections
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Tapping of PVC or AC pipe for service connections may be made using either a service clamp or saddle or a
tapping sleeve recommended by the manufacturer and approved as satisfactory by the Engineer. Direct lap-
ping will not be permitted.
All service connections shall be Installed so that the outlet is at an angle of approximately 45 degrees above
horizontal at the main line.
Precautions should be taken to ensure that the tapping saddle or sleeve Is placed on the pipe straight to pre-
vent any binding or deformation of the PVC pipe. The mounting chain or U -boll strap must be tight.
Tapping shall be performed with a sharp shell type cutter so designed that it will smoothly penetrate heavy
walled PVC DR14 and 200 psi AC and will retain and extract the coupon from the pipe.
(25) Backfilling
(a) General
After the pipe has been bedded, laid, Jointed, approved and any bedding envelope placed, backfilling shall be
done immediately In accordance with the details indicated, with approved material, except that when mortar
joints are used for jointing storm sewers, no backlill above the bedding shall be placed until the mortar has
cured for at least 6 hours.
During backfilling operations, no heavy equipment which might damage the pipe will be allowed until a mini-
mum cover of 12 Inches above the top of pipe Is obtained.
During the backfilling operations, special emphasis is placed upon the need for obtaining uniform backlill ma-
terial and uniform compacted density throughout the length and depth of the structure. Extreme care Is to be
taken to insure proper backlill over the pipe. The maximum 1111 of backlill shall be determined by the equipment
selected and In no case shall it exceed 18 inches, loose measurement.
All backlill In streets and under structures will be tested by the City and must satisfy the specified density
requirements conforming to Section 00344, "Testing Laboratory Services" before final acceptance.
(b) General Corrugated Metal Pipe
After the corrugated metal pipe structure has been completely assembled on the proper line and grade and
headwalls constructed when indicated, selected material Tree from rocks over 8 Inches in size from excavation
or borrow, as approved by the Engineer, shall be placed along both sides of the completed structures equally,
in uniform layers not exceeding 6 inches in depth (loose measurement), sprinkled if required and thoroughly
compacted between adjacent structures and between the structures and the sides of the trench or for a dis-
tance each side of the structures equal to the diameter of the pipe it pipe is laid above the existing ground.
Backfill material shall be compacted to the same density requirements as Indicated for the adjoining sections
of embankment in accordance with the governing specifications thereof. Above the 3 /i point of the structure,
the fill shall be placed uniformly on each side of the pipe in layers not to exceed 12 inches, loose measure.
Prior to adding each new layer of loose backlill material, until a minimum of 12 inches of cover is obtained over
the crown of the pipe, an inspection will be made of the inside periphery of the corrugated metal structure
to determine if any floating, local or unequal deformation has occurred as a result of improper construction
methods.
(c) Backfill Materials
The Engineer may approve any of the following well graded materials:
1. Select trench material
2. Sand
3. Crushed rock cuttings
4. Rock cuttings
5. Foundation Rock
6. Blasted material with fines and rock
7. Cement stabilized material
8. Borrow
Within the 100 year flood plan sand will not be permitted for bedding or backfilling. The Engineer shall approve
the topsoil for areas to be seeded or sodded.
(d) Backlit' In Street Right of Way
Placement of backfill under structures and within 2 feet of structures shall be compacted to the required den-
sity using any method, type and size of equipment which will give the required compaction without damaging
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the pipe or bedding. The depth of layers, prior to compaction, shall depend upon the type of sprinkling and
compacting equipment used and the test results thereby obtained. Prior to and In conjunction with the com-
paction operation, each layer shall be brought to the moisture content necessary to obtain the required density
and shall be kept leveled to insure uniform compaction over the entire layer. Testing for density will be in accor-
dance with Test Method Tex -114 -E and Test Method Tex - 115 -E.
Each layer of backfill must provide the density as required herein. Swelling soils (soils with plasticity index
of 20 or more) shall be sprinkled as required to provide not less than optimum moisture nor more than 2 per-
cent over optimum moisture content and compacted to the extent necessary to provide not less than 95 per-
cent nor more Than 102 percent of the density as determined In accordance with Test Method Tex - 114 -E.
Nonswelling soils (soils with plasticity index less than 20) shall be sprinkled as required and compacted to the
extent necessary to provide not less than 95 percent of the density as determined in accordance with Test
Method Tex - 114 -E.
Alter each layer of backfill is complete, tests may be made by the Engineer. If the material fails to meet the
density indicated, the course shall be reworked as necessary to obtain the indicated compaction and the com-
paction method shall be altered on subsequent work to obtain Indicated density and conform to Section 00344,
"Testing Laboratory Services'.
At any time, the Engineer may order proof rolling to test the uniformity of compaction of the backfill layers. All
irregularities, depressions, weak or soft spots which develop shall be corrected immediately by the Contractor.
Should the backfill, due to any reason or cause, lose the required stability, density or finish before the pave-
ment structure is placed, it shall be recompacted and refinished at the sole expense of the Contractor. Exces-
sive loss of moisture in the subgrade shall be prevented by sprinkling, sealing or covering with a subsequent
backfill layer orgranular material. Excessive loss of moisture shall be construed to exist when the subgrade
soil moisture content is more Than 4 percent below the optimum of compaction ratio densely. Backlill shall be
placed from the top of the bedding material to the existing grade, base course, subgrade or as indicated. The
remainder of the street backfill shall be Flexible Base, Concrete or Hot Mix Asphalt Concrete as indicated or 10
replace in kind the surface removed to construct the pipe.
(e) Backlit! in County Street or State Highway Right of Way
All work within the right of way must meet the requirements of (d) above, as a minimum anc shall meet the
requirements of the permit issued by the County when their requirement are more stringent. Prior to the start
of construction, the Contractor will be responsible for contacting the appropriate SDHPT o`lice or County
Commissioner's Precinct Office and for coordinating his activities with the operating procedures in effect for
utility cut permits and pavement repair under their jurisdiction. Approval for all completed work in the Slate or
County right of way must be obtained from the appropriate Official prior to final payment by thn Owner.
(1) Backlill in Railroad Right of Way
All work within the railroad right of way must meet the requirements of (d) above, as a minimum and shall meet
the requirements of the permit issued by the Railroad Owner when their requirements are more stringent.
Approval for all completed work in the railroad right of way must be obtained From the Railroad prior to final
acceptance.
Backlit] in Easements
Where not otherwise indicated. all backfill in easements across dedicated parkways, planting spaces, under or
adjacent to utilities, structures, etc., shall satisfy all the requirements for backfill In streets or under structures.
Where there are no requirements for density, the Contractor may select whatever methods and procedures
may be necessary to restore the entire work area to a sale, useful and geologically stable condition satisfac-
tory to the Engineer and generally equal or superior to the conditions prior to construction.
In and near the flood plain of all streams and watercourses and on all slopes subject to erosion by runoff, all
backfill shall be compacted 10 at least 95 percent of maximum dry density as for street right of way, unless
otherwise directed by the Engineer.
All soil areas disturbed by the construction shall be covered with lop soil and seeded conforming to Item No.
604, "Seeding for Erosion Control'. All turf, drainways and drainage structures shall be constructed or re-
placed to their original condition or better. No debris shall remain in the drainways or drainage structures.
(26) Quality Testing for Installed Pipe
(a) Wastewater Pipe Acceptance Testing
After the construction is complete. the Engineer shall determine whether the pipeline is to be tested for infiltra-
tion and exfiltration by the low pressure air test method.
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Wastewater pipe installed In,lhe City of Austin and its ETJ areas shall be tested for exfiltralion and infiltration
as described below In " Exfiltralion Test" and "Infiltration Test" or by acceptable low pressure air test, as de-
scribed below. Al the conclusion of either test series, the work shall be further tested for pipeline settlement as
described below. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for making proper structural repairs to those ele-
ments which do not pass these test requirements.
The pipeline shall be completely filled with water for its complete length or by sections as determined by the
Engineer. If tested for its complete length, the maximum head at any point shall not exceed 25 feet unless
otherwise indicated. If tested in sections, the manholes in the test section shall be completely filled with water.
After the pipeline has been filled and allowed to stand for 24 hours, the amount of exfiltralion shall be calcu-
lated. Any amount In excess of 200 gallons per inch of inside pipe diameter per mile per day shall be cause for
rejection. r', .' .r2 r. r
(c) Infiltration Test
When the pipe placed in easements is completed, the upper portion of the ditch backbll shall be removed to a
depth of not less than 18 Inches below the finished surface and width equal to the original trench width. The
trench shall then be flooded with water until it is completely saturated and water stands In the ditch a minimum
of 12 inches deep. In cases of steep terrain, earthen dikes shall be used to assure that water will stand over
the Trench. Alter it is apparent that the trench is completely saturated, the main shall Then be inspected with
closed- circuit television for infiltration. Any section of the main or any service stub that Indicates excessive
infiltration shall be cause for rejection.
This procedure shall not be used for pipes installed In areas where the P.I. of the surrounding material is 20 or
higher or where the backlill material has a P.I. of 20 or more.
(d) Pipeline Settlement Test
During the infiltration test or after the exfiltralion lest, the pipe will be TV inspected for possible settlement.
When air testing has been used, water shall be flowed into the pipe to permit meaningful observations. Any
pipe settlement which causes excessive ponding of water in the pipe shall be cause for rejection.
(e) Low Pressure Air Test of Gravity Flow Wastewater Lines
(1) General
Wastewater lines In sizes for which the City has testing equipment may. at the discretion of the Engineer,
be air Tested between manholes. Backfilling to grade shall be completed before the test and all laterals
and stubs shall be capped or plugged by the Contractor so as not to allow air losses which could cause
an erroneous test result. Manholes are to be plugged so they are isolated from the pipe and cannot be
included in the lest.
All plugs used to close the sewer for the air lest must be capable of resisting the internal pressures and
must be securely braced. Place all air testing equipment above ground and allow no one to enter a
manhole or trench where a plugged sewer is under pressure. Release all pressure before the plugs are
removed. The testing equipment used must include a pressure relief device designed to relieve pressure
in the sewer under test a1 10 psi or less and must allow continuous monitoring of the lest pressures in
order to avoid excessive pressure. Use care to avoid the flooding of the air inlet by infiltrated ground
water. (Inject the air at the upper plug If possible.) Use only qualified personnel to conduct the lest.
(2) Ground Water
Since the presence of ground water will affect the lest results, test holes shall be dug to the pipe zone at
intervals of not more than 100 feet and the average height of ground water above the pipe (11 any) shall
be determined before starting the test.
(3) Test Procedure
The Engineer may, at any time, require a calibration check of the instrumentation used. Use a pressure
gauge having minimum divisions of 0.10 psi and an accuracy of 0.0625 psi. (One ounce per{ square
Inch.) All air used shall pass through a single control panel. Clean the sewer 10 be tested and reMove all
debris where indicated. Wet the sewer prior to testing. The average back pressure of any groundwater
shall be determined (0.433 psi) for each loot of average water depth (if any) above the sewer.
Add air slowly to the section of sewer being tested until the internal air pressure is raised to 4.0 psig
greater than the average back pressure of any ground water that may submerge the pipe.
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Alter the Internal test pressure Is reached, allow at least 2 minutes for the air temperature to stabilize.
adding only the amount of air required to maintain pressure. After the temperature stabilization period,
disconnect the air supply.
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Determine and record the time in seconds that Is required for the internal alr press to drop from 3.5
psig to 2.5 psig greater than the average back pressure of any ground water That may submerge the
pipe.
Compare the lime recorded with the Time required as follows:
Pipe Size (Inches) 6 8 10 12 15 18 21 24
Time (Minutes) 3 4 5 6 7.5 9 10.5 12
Any drop In pressure, from 3.5 psig to 2.5 psig, in a time less than that required by the above table shall
be cause for rejection. When the line tested includes more than one size pipe, the minimum time shall
be that given for the largest size pipe included.
When lines are air tested, manholes are to be tested separately by exfiltratton or infiltration.
(27) Pressure Pipe Hydrostatic Testing
After the pipe has been installed and backfilled and all service laterals, fire hydrants and other appurtenances In-
stalled and connected, a leakage test, followed by a pressure test, will be conducted by the City. The City will furnish
the pump and gauges for the tests. The Contractor will be present and shall furnish all necessary assistance for
conducting the tests: The specified test pressures will be based on the elevation of the lowest point of the line or
section under test. Before applying the specified test pressure, all air shall be expelled from the pipe. If permanent air
vents are not located at all high points. the Contractor shall install corporation cocks at such points.
(a) Pressure Test
The entire project or each valved section shall be tested, at a pressure of 200 p >i for a sufficient period (ap-
proximately 10 minutes) to discover all leaking or defective materials. Repairs shat be made by the Contractor
to correct any leaking or defective materials.
(b) Pressure Pipe Leakage Test
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A leakage lest will follow the pressure test and be conducted on the entire project or such valved section. The
leakage test shall be at 150 psi for at least 1 hour.
(1) Allowable Leakage
Leakage shall be defined as the quantity of water That must be supplied into any lest section of pipe to
maintain the specified leakage lest pressure (see above, "Pressure Pipe Leakage Test ") alter the air in
the pipeline has been expelled and the pipe has been filled with water. The allowable leakage shall com-
ply with AWWA C -600 which defines the allowable leakage as:
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where L = Leakage In gallons per hour
S = Length of pipe In feet
D = Diameter (inside) of pipe in inches
P = Pressure in pounds per square inch
If such testing discloses leakage in excess of this specified allowable. the Contractor, at his expense,
shall locate and correct all defects in the pipeline until the leakage Is within the indicated allowance.
(28) Service Charges for Testing
No charge will be made to the Contractor for the City's lest equipment, inspection, etc., when the test results show
that leakage Is within the Indicated allowable limits.
For each test, either for leakage or for pressure, which fails to meet the indicated requirements, the City's flat charge
of $50.00 for such tests will be charged to the Contractor and will be deducted from any funds due the Contractor.
(29) Sterilization of Potable Water Llhes
The Contractor shall protect all piping materials from contamination during storage, handling and installation. Prior 10
disinfection, the pipeline interior shall be clean, dry and unobstructed. All dirt, debris, gasket lubricant, etc., shall be
washed from the line by swabbing with hypochlorite solution and /or flushing with clean water.
The City, at Its expense, will supply the test gauges and the concentrated disinfecting material and City personnel
will supervise and direct the overall sterilization procedure. The Contractor, at his expense, shall provide all other
equipment, supplies and the necessary labor to perform the sterilization under general supervision of the City.
(a) Procedure and Dosage • a.
All valves shall be arranged to prevent the strong disinfecting dosage from (lowing back into the existing water
supply piping. The new pipeline shall then be completely filled with disinlecting solution by feeding the concen-
trated chlorine and approved wafer from the existing system uniformly into the new piping in such proportions .
that every part of the line has minimum concentration of 50 parts per million (50 ppm or 50 mg/liter) available
chlorine.
Unless otherwise indicated, all quantities called for herein refer to measurements by the testing procedures in
the current edition of "Standard Methods ". The chlorine concentration of each step In the sterilization proce-
dure shall be verified by chlorine residual determinations. This disinfecting solution shall be retained In the
piping for at least 24 hours and all valves, hydrants, etc., shall be operated to disinfect all their parts. Alter this
retention period, the water shall contain no less than 25 parts per million chlorine throughout the tredted sec-
tion of the pipeline.
This heavily chlorinated water shall then be carefully flushed from the line until the chlorine concentration is no
higher than the residual generally prevailing in the existing distribution system or approximately one part per
million. Proper planning and appropriate preparations to handle, dilute and dispose of this strong chlorine solu-
tion without causing injury or damage to the public, the water system or the environment must be approved by
the City before flushing of the line may begin and the flushing shall be witnessed by an authorized represen-
tative of the City.
(b) Bacteriological Testing
After final flushing of the strong disinfecting solution, water samples from the line shall be tested for bac-
teriological qualify by the City and must be found free of cotiform organisms before the pipeline may be placed
In service. One test sample shall be drawn from the end of the main and additional samples collected at inter-
vals of not more than 1000 feet along the pipeline.
The Contractor, at his expense, shall install sufficient sampling taps at proper locations along the pipeline.
Each sampling tap shall consist of a standard corporation cock installed in the line and extended with a copper
tubing gooseneck assembly. Alter samples have been collected, the gooseneck assembly may be removed
and retained for future use.
Samples for bacteriological analysis shall be collected only from suitable sampling laps in sterile bottles
treated with sodium thiosullate. Samples shall not be drawn from hoses, lire hydrants, etc. The City, al its
expense, will furnish the sterile sample bottles and may, at its discretion, collect the test samples with City
personnel.
11 the initial disinfection fails to produce acceptable sample tests, the disinfection procedure shall be repeated
(without extra compensation) until satisfactory lest results have been obtained before the piping may be
placed in service.
(30) Cleanup and Restoration
Il shall be the Contractor's responsibility to keep the construction site neat, clean and orderly at all times.
Cleanup shall be vigorous and continuous to minimize traffic hazards or obstructions along the streets and to drive-
ways. Trenching, backfill and cleanup shall be coordinated as directed by the City. The Engineer shall regulate the
amount of open ditch and may hall additional trenching if cleanup is not adequate to allow for orderly traffic flow and
access.
Materials at the site shall be stored in a neat and orderly manner so as not to obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
All damaged material shall be removed from the construction site Immediately and disposed of in a proper manner.
All surplus excavated materials become the property of the Contractor for disposal al his expense. Alter trenching,
the Contractor shall Immediately remove all excavated materials unsuitable for or In excess ol, backfill requirements.
Immediately following the pipe laying work as it progresses, the Contractor shall backbit, grade and compact all
excavations as provided elsewhere and shall immediately clean up and remove all unused soli, waste and debris
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an appearance which complements the surroundings. The Contractor shall grade and dress the top 6 inches of earth
surfaces with soil or other material similar and equal to the surrounding, fill and smooth any visible tracks or ruts,
- replace and re- establish all damaged or disturbed turf or other vegetation and otherwise make every effort to en-
courage the return of the entire surface and all improvements to a pleasant appearance and useful condition appro-
priate and complementary to the surroundings and equal or similar to that before construction began.
510.5 Measurement
Pipe will be measured by the linear foot along the centerline of the pipe for the various sizes and classes or pipe in place, in
accordance with these specifications, complete and accepted by the Engineer, Including excavation and backlill, unless They are
included In the bid as a pay item.
Where wyes, branches or connections to existing pipe lines are involved, measurement of the new connecting pipe will be made
from the intersection of its central axis with the outside surfaces of the pipe Into which it connects. Where inlets, headwalls, catch
basins, manholes, (unction boxes or other structures are included In lines of pipe, that length of pipe tying Into the structure wall
will be included for measurement but no other portion of the structure length or width will be so included. •
For multiple pipes, the measured length will be the sum of the lengths of the barrels measured as prescribed above.
Any foundation mat required shall be measured by the cubic yard of the unstable material removed between the next line of the
trench to a depth 2 feet below the design bedding elevation. '
510.6 Payment
Payment for pipe, measured as prescribed above, will be made at the,unit price bid per linear loot for the various sizes of pipe, of
the materials and class Indicated,•unless unstable material Is encountered or trench excavation and backlit! Is bid as a separate
Item.
The foundation seal shall be paid for at the unit price bid per cubic yard, which shall be lull payment for all excavation and
removal of unsuitable material and furnishing, placing and compacting the foundation rock, coarse aggregate or other approved
material all complete in place.
Excavation and backlit!, when included as a separate pay item, will be measured by Item No. 510 -C or D.
Exdavation and backfill, when included as pipe installation will not be measured as such but shall be included in the unit price bid
for constructing pipe and measured as pipe complete in place including excavation and backfill. As established in the bid; pipe
including excavation and backfill may be either (1) payment for any and all depths or (2) payment in 2 foot incremental depth.
Payment for pipe excavation will be included in the Bid to be measured and paid by any of lhie methods of measurement and
payment methods indicated above or may be measured as "Structural Excavation and Backfill" as inlicated.
Payment shall be full compensation, in accordance with the pay items set In the bid, for excavation, furnishing, hauling and
placing pipe including lugs and all Incidental and subsidiary materials and work; preparing, shaping, dewalering and shoring of
trenches; hauling, placing and preparing bedding; for connecting to new or existing systems or structures; for hauling. moving,
placing and compacting backlill materials and for all other Incidentals necessary to complete the pipe installation as indicated.
(1) Pipe
When called for in the Bid, pipe shall be paid for al the unit contract price bid per linear tool for the size and type of
pipe specified at the depth specified, complete In place. The bld price per linear foot shall include all clearing, ex-
cavation, bedding material, fittings, plugs, lugs, pipe coatings, connection to the existing system, disposal of surplus
materials, laying of pipe, backfilling and cleanup. Measurement for depth shall be from the existing ground surface or
proposed street subgrade, whichever is less, over the centerline of the pipe. Measurement for length shall be the
horizontal distance along the centerline of the pipe as surveyed by the Engineer. Payment will also represent com-
pensation for removal and replacement of pavement, curb, drainage structures, driveways end any other improve-
ments damaged during construction. Concrete blocking for supporting and reinforcing bends and thrust blocks ilia!!
be Included in the cost for pipe.
No separate payment will be made for welded Joints or harnessed joints required for thrust restraint which are sched-
uled or Indicated.
(2) Concrete Cradles and Seals
When called for In the Bid, concrete seals or cradles shall be paid for at the unit contract price bid per linear foot for
the size of pipe specified, complete In place.
(3) Concrete Retards
When called for in the Bid, Concrete Retards shall be paid under Item No. 593, "Concrete Retards ".
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(4) Boring, Jacking and Tunneling
When called for In the Bid, boring, jacking and tunneling shall be paid under Item No. 501, "Jacking or Boring" or
Item No. 502, 'Tunneling ".
(5) Wet Connections to Water Mains
Wet connections shall be paid for at the unit price bid per each, complete In place, according to the size of the main
that Is In service and shall be lull compensation for all work required to make the connection and place the pipe In
service. Cast iron fittings shall be paid for as a separate Item.
(6) Fittings
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Cast iron and ductile iron fittings of the class Indicated, furnished In accordance with these specifications will be paid
for at the unit price bid per ton, complete in place, according to ANSI A 21.10 (AWWA C -110) scheduled weights for
mechanical Joint fittings furnished, including glands, bolts and gaskets. Class to be as specified In the Contract.
Steel cylinder concrete pipe fittings will not be paid for separately. The Contractor shall include these In his bid for
pipe.
(7) Concrete Trench Cap and Encasement
Where the distance between the top of the concrete encasement and the top of the trench cap Is less than 36 inches,
the concrete cap and encasement will be poured as one unit and paid for under this bid Item at the contract price bid
per linear foot. When the distance above Is greater than 36 Inches or when the trench cap is placed separately, the
trench cap shall be paid for as a separate Item, per linear foot, complete In place.
Cement— Stablilized Backfill
Cement- stablilized backfill shall be paid for at the unit price bid per linear foot and shall be full payment to the Con-
tractor for furnishing and Installing the required material, mixed, placed and cured complete in place.
(9) Concrete Encasement
When called for in the Bid, Concrete Encasement shall be paid under Item No. 505, "Encasement and Encasement
Pipe ".
Payment, when included as a contract pay item, will be made under one of the following:
Pay Item No. 510 -A: Pipe, _Dia. (all depths), Including Excavation and Backfill — Per Linear Fool.
Pay Item No. 510 -B: Concrete Seal or Cradle, Foot diameter pipe, complete in place — Per Linear Foot.
Pay Item No. 510 -C: Pipe Excavation, Fool Width — Per Linear Foot.
Pay Item No. 510 -D: Pipe Trench Backfill, Foot Width — Per Linear Foot. j
Pay Item No. 510 -E: Concrete Trench Cap, complete In place, Fool Width — Per Linear Foot. I
- Pay Item No. 510 -F: Wet Connections ( dia x _ dia) complete in place, — Per Each.
Pay Item No. 510 -G: Pressure Taps (_ dia x dia) complete in place — Per Each.
Pay Item No. 510 -H: Cast Iron or Ductile Iron Fittings complete in place — Per Ton.
Pay Item No. 510 -1: Concrete Cap and Encasement, Diameter Pipe, complete in place — Per Linear Fool.
Pay Bern No. 510 -J: Cement Stabilized Backfill, Diameter Pipe, complete in place — Per Linear Foot.
Pay Item No 510 -K: Foundation Rock, complete In place — Per Cubic Yard.
Pay Item No. 510 -L: Coarse Aggregate, complete In place — Per Cubic Yard.
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WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock has duly advertised for bids for
the Northwest Drive and Laurel Drive Water Improvements, and
WHEREAS, Nelson Lewis, Inc. has submitted the lowest and best
bid, and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to accept the bid of Nelson
Lewis, Inc., Now Therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS,
That the bid of Nelson Lewis, Inc. 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 Nelson Lewis, Inc.,
a copy of said contract being attached hereto and incorporated herein
for all purposes.
RESOLVED this 27th day of February, 1992.
ATTEST:
RS02272I
RESOLUTION NO. /10/ j/
1Z,
MIKE ROBINSON, Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
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THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK ` r •� -' " "
p DAI:IEL LYNN HALDEN j ' BIDS EXTENDED
• FG S7 6 �; � O 4 e,
PUBLIC East � WO DEPARTMENT C �
, ii ,95, v\ ST ,%4 ""
Round BY :
Round Rock, Texas. 78681 k, � DATE :
(512) 255 - 3612 BID TABULATION SHEET:
AND CHECKED
Danny Heiden / Lathe Kumar
2/19/92
1 of 2
CONTRACT : Northwest Dr. and Laurel Dr.
BIDDERS
Water Improvements
LOCATION : Council Chambers
Jenkins and Company
Bid Bond? Yes
Nelson Lewis, Inc.
Bid Bond? Yes
Reddico Construction Co.
Bid Bond? Yes
DATE: 2/18/92 TIME: 2:00
ITEM
UNIT
APPROX.
QTY.
UNIT
PRICE
COST
UNIT
PRICE
COST
UNIT
PRICE
COST
1. 6" Waterline
L.F.
650
$17.30
511,245.''
523.00
514,950.00
525.50
516,575.00
2. 1' Single water service
EA
5
5150.00
5750 11
$300.00
51,500.00
5260.00
51,300.00
3. Connect existing 2" water line to 6"
waterline
L.S.
2
52:0.00
60.00
5400.00
5800.00
5500.00
51,000.00
4. 2" Four -plex water service
EA
1
$420. " I
5420.00
$600.00
5600.00
5615.00
5615.00
5. 6' Gate valve
EA
3
$450.1•
51,350.00
5300.00
$900.00
5450.00
$1,350.00
6. Ductile iron fittings
Ton
0.3
53,350.00
51,005.00
53,000.00
5900.00
$2,000.00
5600.00
7. 5 1/4" Fire Hydrant assembly,
including 6' gate valve, lead & bollards
EA
3
$1,780.00
55,340.00
5900.00
52,700.00
51,400.00
54,200.00
8. Asphalt pavement repair.
L.F.
190
58.5
51,615.00
54.00
5760.00
$10.00
$1,900.00
9. Concrete driveway repair
S.F.
239
$ 5
5418.25
52.00
5478.00
54.60
51,099.40
10. Restoration, including revegetation
or other surface materials
L.S.
1
750.00
57 1.00
5200.00
5200.00
5500.00
5500.00
TOTAL:
*$23,453.
$23,788.00
529,139.40
* This bid not considered due to
failure of bidder to sign the
submitted proposal.
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THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK :: �••• • "' ".t{ u, 6 , BIDS EXTENDED
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT P n . X 63 22 ,..... & p
C� v 63225 -' = j
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221 East Main Street C O�`•:cGlSTE�; aC�� BY :
Round Rock, Texas. 78681 �"`LLtl per?° DATE :
(512) 255 - 3612 BID TABULATION SHEET:
AND CHECKED
Danny Heiden / Latha Kumar
2/19/92
2 of 2
CONTRACT : Northwest Dr. and Laurel Dr.
BIDDERS
Water Improvements
LOCATION : Council Chambers
Austin Engineering Co., Inc.
Bid Bond? Yes
C & S Excavating
Bid Bond? Yes
J. C. Evans Const. Co. Inc.
Bid Bond?
DATE: 2/18/92 TIME: 2:00
ITEM
UNIT
APPROX.
QTY.
UNIT
PRICE
COST
UNIT
PRICE
COST
UNIT
PRICE
COST
1. 6" Waterline
L.F.
650
521.60
514,040.00
516.00
510,400.00
531.50
520,475.00
2. 1" Single water service
EA
5
$445.00
52,225.00
5500.00
$2,500.00
5500.00
52,500.00
3. Connect existing 2" water line to 6"
waterline
L.S.
2
5565.00
51,130.00
5600.00
$1,200.00
$300.00
8600.00
4. 2' Four -plex water service
EA
1
5870.00
5870.00
5500.00
5500.00
5550.00
5550.00
5. 6" Gate valve
EA
3
5450.00
51,350.00
5500.00
51,500.00
5400.00
51,200.00
6. Ductile iron fittings
Ton
0.3
54,000.00
51,200.00
54,000.00
51,200.00
$3,000.00
$900.00
7. 5 1/4" Fire Hydrant assembly,
including 6' gate valve, lead & bollards
EA
3
51,625.00
54,875.00
51,700.00
55,100.00
51,000.00
53,000.00
8. Asphalt pavement repair
L.F.
190
514.00
52,660.00
513.00
52,470.00
$15.00
52,850.00
9. Concrete driveway repair
S.F.
239
$5.00
51,195.00
$10.50
52,509.50
57.00
51,673.00
10. Restoration, including revegetation
or other surface materials
L.S.
1
51,410.00
51,410.00
55,000.00
55,000.00
51,000.00
51,000.00
TOTAL:
$30,955.00
$32,379.50
534,748.00
DATE: February 25, 1992
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting, February 27, 1992
ITEM: 9I. Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a
construction contract for Northwest Drive and Laurel Drive
Water Improvements.
STAFF RESOURCE PERSON: Jim Nuse
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
On February 18, 1992, 6 bids were opened for the Northwest Drive and Laurel Drive
Water Improvements. Nelson Lewis, Inc. was the lowest acceptable bidder on the project at
$23,788.00. The City has contracted with Nelson Lewis in the past and have had excellent
results. This project improves fire flows to the area of Northwest Drive.
Staff recommends acceptance of this Contract.
ECONOMIC IMPACT: