CITY OF DE SOTO
2011 CDBG Project
Downtown Waterline Replacements
De Soto
Johnson County, Kansas
PREPARED BY:
Mike D. Brungardt, P.E.
City Engineer
City of De Soto, Kansas
32905 West 84th Street
De Soto, Kansas 66018
SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
City of De Soto, Kansas 2011 CDBG Waterlines
City of De Soto
Johnson County, Kansas
City of De Soto
2011 CDBG
Waterline Replacements
Specifications and Contract Documents
Table of Contents
Page to Page
Subject -inclusive-
Notice to Bidders NB-1 : NB-2
Instruction to Bidders IB-1 : IB-5
Bid Proposal BP-1 : BP-3
Bid Bond BB-1 : BB-1
Contract Agreement CA-1 : CA-3
Performance Bond PB-1 : PB-3
Maintenance Bond MB-1 : MB-2
Statutory Bond SB-1 : SB-3
Certificate of Insurance CI-1 : CI-1
General Conditions GC-1 : GC-26
Special Conditions SC-1 : SC-6
Technical Specifications TS1 – TS5
Directional Boaring Specifications DB1 – DB6
Contractor Certifications for a HUD Assisted Construction Project CC-1 : CC-11
General Decision Number: KS100010 07/22/2011 KS10 GD-1 : GD-9
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Notice to Bidders
1. Sealed proposals will be received from Bidders by the City of De Soto, hereinafter
referred to as the Owner, at the office of the City Engineer at De Soto City Hall, 32905
W. 84th Street, De Soto, Kansas, until 2:00 p.m., October 20th, 2011 at which time,
the bids received will be opened and publicly read for the construction of the City of
De Soto 2011 CDBG Waterline Replacements. Bidders will be notified of the results
within fourteen (14) days of the date set above for bids to be received. The Contract
shall be awarded to the lowest responsible Bidder, but the City of De Soto reserves
the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities or irregularities in bids.
2. No pre-bid conference will be held.
3. This project involves the installation of 1,934 lineal feet of 8” HDPE water main
including 27 service tap connections, associated valves, fittings and appurtenances.
1,790 feet of the 8” main will be installed via trenchless methods.
4. Copies of the Bid Documents and Project Manual may be examined at the
following locations:
City of De Soto, City Hall
32905 West 84th Street
De Soto, Kansas 66016
City of De Soto Website: http://www.desotoks.us/Pages/listings.htm.
5. Copies of the Bid Documents and Contract Manual may be obtained for bidding
purposes from the City of De Soto at a cost of $25.00 to cover the cost of reproduction
and handling with no refund.
6. Contractors may utilize the online electronic version of the project manual for bidding
purposes and need not purchase a hard copy of the project manual. A hard copy of
the bid form must be printed and filled out in its entirety for the bid.
7. To maintain a complete and accurate list of plan holders for addendum distribution
purposes, any contractor wishing to utilize the online electronic version of the project
manual for bidding purposes must notify the City Engineer via e-mail of their intent to
bid on the project. E-mail notifications must be sent to the following address:
Mike Brungardt, P.E.
City Engineer
mbrungardt@desotoks.us
8. Each Bidder shall file with their bid a cashier’s check, certified check, or bid bond
drawn on an acceptable bank in an amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the
total amount of the bid. Bid Bonds will be returned to the unsuccessful bidders, with
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the exception of the second qualifying bidder, at such time as their bids are rejected.
9. All bidders shall verify that they have considered all written addenda. Any written
addenda issued during the time of bidding shall be covered and included in the bid.
There will be no clarifications or exceptions allowed on the Bid. Bids are for a total
bid package, and total contract price.
10. Each bid shall be made on a printed proposal form included with these documents.
Bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes and shall be marked “City of De Soto
2011 CDBG Waterline Replacements”. An officer of the firm making such proposal
shall properly execute all proposal forms. Bids received after the time and date above
specified shall be returned, unopened, to the Bidder.
11. This project is funded with Community Development Block Grant funding administered
by Johnson County. Certain federal requirements relative to wage rates, procurement,
and project administration apply. These requirements are set out in the Project
Manual.
12. Time is of the essence for this project. The Contractor’s bid is to include a substantial
completion date, which will be part of the consideration for contractor selection.
CITY OF DE SOTO, KANSAS
Mike Brungardt, City Engineer
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Instructions to Bidders
IB-1. PROPOSALS: All proposals must be made on the forms provided in this bound
copy of the Contract Documents. All proposals must be legibly written in ink. No
alterations in proposals or in the printed forms therefore by erasures, deletions or
interpolations will be acceptable unless each alteration is signed or initialed by the
Bidder; if initialed, the Owner may require the Bidder to identify the alteration so
initialed. No erasures, interpolations or other physical changes shall be made by
anyone, in any bid, after its submission by the Bidder. Each proposal shall be
enclosed in a sealed envelope. In checking proposals the unit price shall govern
any error in extension and shall be corrected to reflect the unit price proposed.
A bid submitted in response to the Notice of Bidders is considered to be an offer,
and is submitted by the Bidder as an offer. The Bidder understands and stipulates
that a contract does not exist with the Owner unless, and until such time as the
proposal submitted by the Bidder is accepted by the Owner.
IB-2. PROPOSAL GUARANTEE: Each proposal shall, as a guarantee of good faith on
the part of the Bidder, be accompanied by either a cashier's check, certified check
or bid bond drawn on an acceptable bank, in an amount of not less than five (5)
percent of the total bid.
The proposal guarantee shall be made payable without condition to:
CITY OF DE SOTO, JOHNSON COUNTY, KANSAS
herein referred to as the Owner, and the amount of the check will be retained by
and forfeited to said Owner as liquidated damages if such proposal is accepted
and the contract is awarded and the Bidder fails to enter into a contract in the form
prescribed, with legally responsible sureties, within ten (10) days after such award
is made by the Owner.
IB-3. SIGNATURES OF BIDDERS: Each Bidder shall sign a proposal, using the
customary name under which Bidder does business, utilizing the customary
signatures of an authorized representative, and providing a full business address,
including identity of any registered or local agent. Bids by partnerships shall be
signed with the partnership name by one of the members of the partnership or by
an authorized representative, followed by the signatures and designation of the
person signing. Bids by corporations shall be signed by the president, secretary or
other person authorized to bind it in the matter. The names of all persons signing
shall be typed or printed below the signature. When requested to do so by the
Owner, satisfactory evidence of corporate standing, domiciliary state, authorized
agency, or authority of the officer signing on behalf of the corporation, shall be
furnished immediately upon request. Failure to provide satisfactory business
information, corporate status or evidence of an authorized bid within five (5)
business days is considered evidence of a lack of responsibility which may
disqualify a bidder from consideration as a lowest, responsible bidder.
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IB-4. QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDERS: A determination of the lowest, responsible
bidder will include but not be limited to consideration of the following elements: (a)
maintenance of a permanent, stable or reputable place of business; (b)
reputation for and maintenance of adequate facilities and equipment necessary to
perform the project work properly, expeditiously and in compliance with generally
accepted standards for quality, skill and construction of similar projects in a
workmanlike manner; (c) suitable and reputable financial status necessary to
meet obligations incidental to performing work under the contract; and (d)
appropriate technical experience. A determination of whether or not a bidder is
responsible includes but is not limited to consideration of not only pecuniary ability
to perform the project work, but also the skill, ability, judgment, experience and
integrity necessary to do faithful, conscientious work, and to fulfill the terms of the
contract.
Each Bidder may be required to show that former work performed has been
handled in such manner that there are no just or proper claims pending against
such work or bidder. No Bidder will be acceptable if engaged in any other work or
project, which impairs the Bidder’s ability to finance or perform this contract, or to
provide proper equipment for the proper execution of this contact. Each Bidder
shall demonstrate an ability and responsibility, by meeting all requirements set
forth in these instructions to bidders.
No Bidder may submit more than one (1) proposal. Two proposals under different
names will not be received from one firm or association.
IB-5. VERIFICATION OF QUALIFICATIONS: Each Bidder shall, upon request of
Owner, submit on the form furnished for that purpose, a Statement of the Bidder’s
Qualification, experience in constructing the type of work embraced in this project,
the organization and equipment available for the work contemplated, and when
specifically requested by the City of De Soto, a detailed financial statement. The
City of De Soto shall have the right to take such steps as it deems necessary to
determine the responsibility and ability of the Bidder to perform project obligations
and Bidder shall furnish all such information and data for this purpose when
requested.
IB-6. TIME OF COMPLETION: The time of completion of the project work is a basic
consideration. The construction period identified for this project will be taken into
consideration in making the award of the contract. Bidder shall, upon request,
provide evidence of ability to complete work within the time limits specified. Time is
of the essence on the project and Contractor’s stated project completion date on
the bid form will be partial basis for selection of the contractor.
IB-7. LOCAL CONDITIONS AFFECTING WORK: Each Bidder shall visit the site of the
project work and be thoroughly and fully informed relative to construction hazards
and procedure, labor and all other conditions and factors, local and otherwise,
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which would affect the prosecution and completion of the work and the cost of
performing such work, including the availability and cost of labor and available
facilities for transportation, handling and storage of materials and equipment.
Each Bidder shall be fully informed of natural hazards, drainage, runoff, structure
locations and other special features of the project work. It is understood and
stipulated that, upon submission of a proposal, Bidder has investigated and
considered all such factors in the preparation of the proposal submitted, and it is
further understood and stipulated that there will be no subsequent financial
adjustment to any contract awarded by the Owner, which is based on a lack of
prior information or its impact on the cost of the project work.
IB-8. TAXES: It is the intention of the Owner to secure an Exemption Certificate for this
project permitting the Contractor to purchase materials without payment of the
sales or compensating tax. All Bidders shall make allowance for this exemption
and shall prepare their bids to reflect the exemption from sales or compensating
taxes.
IB-9. INTERPRETATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: If any person contemplating
submitting a bid for the proposed Contract is in doubt as to the true meaning of
any part of Plans, Specifications, Proposal, Contract Documents, they may submit
to the Engineer a written request for an interpretation thereof. The person
submitting the request will be responsible for its prompt and actual delivery. Any
interpretation of such documents will be made only by Addendum duly issued and
a copy of such Addendum will be mailed or delivered to each person receiving a
set of such documents. The Owner will not be responsible for any other
explanations or interpretations of such documents which anyone presumes to
make on behalf of the Owner before expiration of the ultimate time set for the
receipt of bids.
IB-10. EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS: In addition to the qualifications of bidders, the
evaluation of the bid proposals for determining the lowest responsible bidder will
include a review of all cost proposals.
A. Unit Price. A unit price is requested for each item in the proposal of each
bidder. The unit price for each item shall include its pro-rata share of overhead so
that the sum of the products obtained by multiplying the quantity shown for each
item by the unit price bid represents the total bid. In checking proposals, the unit
price shall govern any error in extension and shall be corrected to reflect the unit
price proposed.
B. Estimated Quantities. The bid form will include an itemized estimate of the
various quantities or work and materials for which unit prices are requested.
These quantities are approximate and are for bid proposal comparison purposes
only. These quantities do not constitute a warranty or guarantee by the Owner as
to the exact quantities involved in the work.
C. Revised Quantities. Should conditions make it necessary to revise the
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quantities, no limit will be fixed for such increased or decreased quantities of all
such additive and subtractive changes in quantities of any of the items of work;
provided however, the difference in cost shall not increase or decrease the original
total contract bid amount by more than twenty-five (25) percent.
D. Exception to Revised Quantities. In the event that the Contract
Documents suggests the likelihood of additive or subtractive changes for a certain
bid item or items, the above paragraph. above will not apply.
IB-11. WITHDRAWAL OF BID: A Bidder may withdraw its proposal at any time prior to
the expiration of the time and date during which proposals may be submitted, by
written request submitted by the Bidder to the Owner. A Bidder may correct any
mistakes in its bid by submitting a written request to the Owner, provided the
written request is made and the bid is corrected and resubmitted to the Owner
prior to the expiration of the time and date during which proposals may be
submitted. A bid mistake in a proposal, which is based upon an error in judgment,
may not be withdrawn upon expiration of the time and date during which proposals
may be submitted. It is understood and agreed the time and date established by
the Owner for the expiration of the period during which proposals may be
submitted, will also serve as the time and date set by the Owner for opening of the
bids.
Upon opening of the bids, if the Owner has reason to believe that a bid or proposal
contains a mistake which is not based upon an error in judgment, Owner’s
representative may request from the Bidder a verification of the bid, calling
attention to the suspected non-judgmental mistake. Bidder may either verify the
bid as submitted or withdraw the bid. However, it is understood and agreed if the
Bidder does not respond within two (2) business days after the Bidder receives a
request for verification, the bid or proposal shall be considered verified as
submitted. It is understood and stipulated by Bidder that any request for
verification of a mistake not based upon an error in judgment is a decision solely
within the discretion of the Owner, and the Owner is not obligated to request from
the Bidder a verification of any bid or proposal.
Bidder shall notify Owner within two (2) business days after the bids have been
opened, if Bidder finds there is a non-judgmental mistake contained within the
proposal submitted by the Bidder. Upon receipt of such a timely notice, the Owner
shall permit a Bidder to withdraw its proposal without penalty or forfeiture of bid
security if: (a) a non-judgmental mistake is evident on the face of the bid; or (b)
the Bidder establishes by clear and convincing evidence that a non-judgmental
mistake was made.
Any verification, or request to withdraw a bid or to correct a bid, must be signed in
the same manner as set forth in Paragraph IB-3 for the submission of bids.
IB-12. ACCEPTANCE AND REJECTION OF BIDS: The Owner reserves the right to
accept the bid which, in its judgment, is the lowest responsible bid on and for the
work covered by the proposal, to award the work or to reject any or all bids and to
waive irregularities and informalities in any bid submitted.
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IB-13. RETURN OF PROPOSAL GUARANTEE: The proposal guarantee deposit of the
Bidder will be returned when and in case the proposal is rejected. The proposal
guarantee deposit of the Bidder to whom a contract award is made will be
returned, provided and when said successful Bidder executes a contract and files
a satisfactory bond(s) as hereinafter stipulated. The proposal guarantee deposit of
the next lowest responsible Bidder may be retained for a period of not to exceed
thirty (30) days pending the execution of the contract and bond by the successful
Bidder.
IB-14. BONDS: The Bidder to whom the work is awarded will be required to furnish a
Performance Bond and a two (2) year Maintenance Bond to the Owner in an
amount equal to one hundred (100) percent of the amount of the Contract so
awarded in each case. In addition, the Bidder shall furnish also a Statutory Bond
in an amount equal to one hundred (100) percent of the Contract price.
Each bond shall be executed on the form attached hereto, signed by a Surety
Company authorized to do business in the State of Kansas and acceptable as
Surety to the Owner.
With each bond there shall be filed with the Owner one copy of "Power of
Attorney" certified to include the date of the bond.
IB-15. INSURANCE: The Contractor will be required to carry insurance as stipulated in
the General and Special Conditions hereto attached, during the lifetime of his
Contract.
IB-16. NON-DISCRIMINATION: During the performance of this contract or any
subcontract resulting therefrom, the Contractor, all subcontractors and vendors
shall observe the provisions of the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination (K.S.A. 44-
1001, et seq.) and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended and shall not
discriminate because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age disability, or
low income. In all solicitations or advertisements for employees the Contractor, all
subcontractors and vendors shall include the phrase “equal opportunity employer”
or a similar phrase to be approved by the State Civil Rights Commission.
If the Contractor, a subcontractor or vendor is found guilty of a violation of the
Kansas Acts Against Discrimination under a decision or order of the State Civil
Rights Commission which has become final, the Contractor, subcontractor or
vendor shall be deemed to have breached this contract, and this contract may be
cancelled, terminated or suspended in whole or in part by the Owner.
IB-17. UTILITIES: By submitting a bid, the bidder understands that utilities have not been relocated
prior to bidding and that the contractor shall be required to coincide construction of this project with
utility relocations. The submission of a bid is an acknowledgement that the proposal has taken into
consideration the need for utility relocation and coordination of utility relocation, and is based on
the relocation and coordination of utilities during the calendar days commencing after the notice to
proceed is issued. If the bidder feels that utility relocation during construction may increase the
cost of construction, then the bidder should take that into consideration when providing a bid for
this project. The contractor shall not make any claims for delay, acceleration or other damages
against the City because of utility work during construction.
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Bid Proposal
TO: City of De Soto
Johnson County, Kansas
The undersigned Bidder hereby proposes to furnish all materials, supplies, transportation,
tools, equipment, facilities and to perform all necessary labor and construct, install and
complete all work stipulated in, required by, and in conformity with the Proposed Contract
Documents (including all documents referred to therein) and any and all addenda thereto, for
and in consideration of unit prices as follows (Approx. Quantities and Total are for Bid
Comparison Only):
ITEM ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT APPROX. UNIT TOTAL
NO. QUANT.
COST
1 8" HDPE 3408 (DR 11) Open Trench L.F. 143
2 8" HDPE 3408 (DR 11) Directional Bore L.F. 1,791
3 8" MJ Gate Valves E.A. 12
4 6" MJ Gate Valves E.A. 2
5 4" MJ Gate Valves E.A. 7
6 Service Connection - Extend E.A. 8
7 Service Connection - Cut E.A. 19
8 Bore Pit - Complete E.A. 6
9 Connect to Exist. Water Main E.A. 10
10 Site Restorations L.S. 1
11 Traffic Control L.S. 1
12 Mobilization L.S. 1
TOTAL BID
The undersigned hereby agrees to furnish the required bond and to enter into a contract
within ten (10) days from and after the acceptance of this proposal and further agrees to
complete all work covered by this proposal within _______ calendar days from and including
the date stipulated in a written Notice to Proceed from the Owner to commence work thereon.
Enclosed is a (Certified Check) (Cashier's Check) (Bid Bond) in the amount of
Dollars ($ )
which the undersigned agrees to be forfeited to and become the property of the City of De
Soto, Kansas as liquidated damages should this proposal be accepted and the contract be
awarded to him/her and he/she fail to enter into a contract in the form prescribed, and to
furnish the required bonds within ten (10) days as stipulated above, but otherwise, the
proposal guarantee shall be returned to the undersigned upon the signing of the contract and
delivery of the approved bonds to said City of De Soto, Kansas.
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ANTICIPATED LIST OF SUBCONTRACTORS
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We acknowledge receipt of the following addenda:
Addendum No. Date Received by Bidder SIGNATURE
Dated in , this day of , 20 .
Signature of Bidder: (If an Individual) doing business as
By
Signature
(If a Partnership)
Name of Partnership
By
Signature
(If a Corporation)
Name of Corporation
By
Signature
Print Name
Title
Business Address
Telephone
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ATTACH HERE BID BOND
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City of De Soto
Johnson County, Kansas
CITY OF DE SOTO
2011 CDBG Project
Downtown Waterline Replacement
Contract Agreement
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of , 2011, by and
between the City of De Soto, Kansas, as party of the first part, and hereinafter termed the
"Owner", and
party of the second part, hereinafter termed the "Contractor".
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Owner has caused to be prepared, in accordance with law, specifications,
plans and other contract documents for the work herein described, and has approved and
adopted these contract documents and has received a proposal setting unit prices for
furnishing materials, labor and equipment for, and in connection with, all work as indicated in
the contract documents and plans, and in accordance with the terms of this contract; and
WHEREAS, the Contractor, in response to the Notice to Bidders, has submitted to the
Owner, in the manner and at the time specified, a sealed proposal in accordance with the
terms of the Notice to Bidders, Instructions to Bidders, and Bid Proposal, all of which are
incorporated into and become terms of this contract agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Owner, in the manner prescribed by law, has publicly opened, examined and
canvassed the proposals submitted and, as a result of such canvass, has determined and
declared the Contractor to be the lowest responsible bidder for said work, and has duly
awarded to the said Contractor a contract therefore for the sum or sums named in the
proposal attached to and made a part of this contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the compensation to be paid the Contractor, and of
the mutual agreement herein contained, the parties have agreed and do hereby agree, the
Owner for itself and its successors, and the Contractor for itself, and its successors or
executors and administrators, as follows:
Article I * Scope of Work. The Contractor will furnish at its own cost and expense all labor,
tools, equipment and materials necessary to construct and timely complete the project work
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expeditiously and in conformance with generally accepted standards for quality, skill and
construction of similar projects, in a workmanlike manner, the work as designated, described
and required by the Plans, Plan Specifications, Instruction to Bidders, Bid Proposal, Written
Addendums or Change Orders, Performance, Maintenance and Statutory Bond, this Contract
Agreement and the General Conditions as set forth in the following items of the Bid proposal,
to wit:
(bid items 1 thru 12 inclusive).
All to be done in accordance with the specifications, Instructions to Bidders, Bid Proposal,
General Conditions and this Contract Agreement, all of which are incorporated into this
Contract Agreement and which become terms of this Contract as fully a part thereof, as if
repeated verbatim herein; all work to be done under the direct supervision and to the entire
satisfaction of Owner, and in accordance with the laws of the State of Kansas.
Article II * Contract Amount. The Owner shall pay to the Contractor for the timely
performance of the work embraced in this contract, and the Contractor will accept in full
compensation therefore, the sum (subject to the adjustment as provided by the contract) of
($ ) for
all work covered by and included in the contract award and designated in the foregoing
Article I; payment thereof to be made in cash or its equivalent.
Article III * Time For Completion. Contractor hereby agrees that work will begin not later
than the authorization date in the notice to proceed and will be diligently prosecuted at such
rate and in such manner as, in the judgment of the Owner, is necessary for the completion of
the work within the number of calendar days listed on the Bid Form.
Article IV * Liquidated Damages. Contractor further agrees that, should it fail to complete
the work in the time specified or such additional time as may be authorized in writing by the
Owner, the amount of liquidated damages to be recovered shall be the amount indicated in
GC 65.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of De Soto, Kansas, Owner, has caused this contract to
be executed in its behalf, thereunto duly authorized, and the said Contractor has executed six
(6) counterparts of this contract in the prescribed form and manner the day and year first
above written.
CITY OF DE SOTO, KANSAS
Party of the First Part
By
David Anderson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lana McPherson, City Clerk
Party of the Second Part
By
Signature
Print Name
Title
...................................................................................................................................................
De Soto, Kansas , 2011.
The foregoing contract and bonds are in due form, according to law, and are hereby
approved.
Attorney for Owner
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Performance Bond
Bond No.
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we, the undersigned
of , hereinafter referred
to as the "Contractor", and ,
a Corporation organized under the laws of the State of ,
and authorized to transact business in the State of Kansas as Surety, are held and firmly
bound unto the City of De Soto, Kansas, hereinafter referred to as "Owner", in the penal sum
of
Dollars
($ ), lawful money of the United States of America, for the payment of
which sum well and truly to be made we bind ourselves and our heirs, executors,
administrators, successors, and assigns, jointly and severally by these presents:
THE CONDITION OF THE FOREGOING OBLIGATION IS SUCH THAT:
WHEREAS, the above bounded Contractor has, on the day of , 2011,
entered into a written Contract with the aforesaid Owner for furnishing all materials,
equipment, tools, superintendence and other facilities and accessories for the timely
construction of certain improvements as designated, defined and described in the said
Contract and the Conditions thereof, and in accordance with the specifications and plans
therefore, a copy of said Contract being attached hereto and made a part hereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, if the said Contractor shall and will, in all particulars, well, duly and
faithfully observe, perform and abide by each and every covenant, condition and part of the
said Contract, and the Conditions, Specifications, Plans and other Contract Documents
thereto attached or by reference made a part thereof, according to the true intent and
meaning in each case, then this obligation shall be and become null and void; otherwise it
shall remain in full force and effect;
PROVIDED, FURTHER, that if the said Contractor fails to duly pay for any labor, materials,
team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, gasoline, lubricating oils, fuel oils, greases,
coal or any other supplies or materials used or consumed by such Contractor, or their
subcontractors in performance of the work contracted to be done, the Surety will pay the
same in any amount not exceeding the amount of this obligation, together with interest as
provided by law;
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PROVIDED, FURTHER, that the said Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and
agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the Contract,
or the work to be performed thereunder, or the specifications accompanying the same, shall
in any way affect its obligations on this bond and it does hereby waive notice of any change,
extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the Contract, or to the work, or to the
Specifications.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the said Contractor has hereunto set their hand, and the said
Surety has caused these presents to be executed in its name, and its corporate seal to be
hereunto affixed by its attorney-in-fact duly authorized thereunto so to do at
on this day of , 2011.
Contractor Surety
By
By Attorney-in-fact
Attorney-in-fact Telephone Number
Title
Attorney-in-fact Address
Countersigned:
By
Kansas Resident Agent
(Accompany this bond with Attorney-in-Fact's authority from the Surety Company certified to include the date of the bond.)
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ATTACH HERE ATTORNEY-IN-FACT'S AUTHORITY FROM SURETY COMPANY
CERTIFIED TO INCLUDE THE DATE OF THE PERFORMANCE BOND.
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Maintenance Bond
Bond No.
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENT, that we, the undersigned
,
as Principal and ,
as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the City of De Soto, Johnson County, Kansas, in
the full and just sum of
Dollars ($ ),
for the payment of which, well and truly to be made, we, and each of us, bind ourselves, our
heirs, executors and assigns, themselves, and its successors and assigns, jointly and
severally, firmly by these presents.
THE CONDITION OF FOREGOING OBLIGATION IS SUCH THAT:
WHEREAS,
upon his completion of a contract for the installation of public improvements, (and has been
accepted by the City of De Soto, Kansas, as having been built in accordance with the
approved plans and specifications with no unacceptable deviations thereof,) has agreed to
guarantee the construction and installation, including all materials and workmanship, for the
period of two (2) years beginning on the date the City so accepts said work, said date being
the formal acceptance date.
Signed, sealed and delivered this day of , 2011.
Principal Surety
By By
Attorney-in-fact
Countersigned:
Title
By
Kansas Resident Agent
(Accompany this bond with Attorney-in-Fact's authority from the Surety Company certified to include the date of the bond.)
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ATTACH HERE ATTORNEY-IN-FACT'S AUTHORITY FROM SURETY COMPANY
CERTIFIED TO INCLUDE THE DATE OF THE MAINTENANCE BOND.
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Statutory Bond
Bond No.
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we, the undersigned
of , hereinafter referred
to as the "Contractor", and ,
with General Offices in the City of ,
a Corporation organized under the laws of State of ,
and authorized to transact business in the State of Kansas, as Surety, are held and firmly
bound unto the City of De Soto, Kansas, in the penal sum of _____________
Dollars ($ ), lawful money of the United States of America, for the payment
of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves and our heirs, executors,
administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents:
THE CONDITION OF THE FOREGOING OBLIGATION IS SUCH THAT:
WHEREAS, the said Contractor has, on the day of , 2011,
entered into contract with the aforesaid Owner for furnishing all tools, equipment, materials
and supplies, performing all labor and constructing public improvements described in the said
Contract, all in accordance with specifications and other contract documents on file in the
office of the City Clerk.
NOW, THEREFORE, if the said Contractor shall timely pay all indebtedness incurred for
supplies, materials or labor furnished, used or consumed in connection with or in or about the
construction or making of, the above described improvement, including gasoline, lubricating
oils, fuel oil, greases, coal and similar items used or consumed directly in furtherance of such
public improvement, this obligation shall be void; otherwise, it shall remain in full force and
effect.
The said Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension
of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the Contract to the work to be performed
thereunder, or the specifications accompanying the same, shall in any way 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 specifications. The said
Surety further agrees that any person to whom there is due any sum for labor material
furnished, as hereinbefore stated, or said person's assigns, may bring action on this bond for
the recovery of said indebtedness; PROVIDED, that no action shall be brought on said bond
after six (6) months from the completion of said public improvements.
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IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the said Contractor has hereunto set his hand, and the said
Surety has caused these presents to be executed in its name, and its corporate seal to be
hereunto affixed by its attorney-in-fact duly authorized thereunto so to do, at
on this day of , 2011.
Contractor Surety
By By
Attorney-in-fact
Title
Countersigned:
By
Kansas Resident Agent with address
(Accompany this bond with Attorney-in-Fact's authority from the Surety Company certified to include the date of the bond.)
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ATTACH HERE ATTORNEY-IN-FACT'S AUTHORITY FROM SURETY COMPANY
CERTIFIED TO INCLUDE THE DATE OF THE STATUTORY BOND.
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ATTACH HERE CONTRACTOR'S CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
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General Conditions
(Table of Contents)
GC-1. SCOPE:
GC-2. DEFINITIONS
GC-3. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
GC-4. VERBAL STATEMENTS NOT BINDING
GC-5. COPIES OF CONTRACT
GC-6. SCOPE, NATURE, AND INTENT OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS:
GC-7. SILENCE OF SPECIFICATIONS
GC-8. FIGURED DIMENSIONS TO GOVERN
GC-9. CONTRACTOR TO CHECK PLANS AND SCHEDULES
GC-10. WORK DONE WITHOUT LINES OR GRADES
GC-11. PRESERVATION OF MONUMENTS AND STAKES
GC-12. LEGAL ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR
GC-13. RESPONSIBILITY OF CONTRACTOR
GC-14. PATENTS
GC-15. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
GC-16. RELATIONS WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS
GC-17. DEFENSE OF SUITS
GC-18. METHOD OF OPERATION
GC-19. SUGGESTIONS TO CONTRACTOR ADOPTED AT CONTRACTOR’S OWN
RISK
GC-20. AUTHORITY AND DUTY OF THE ENGINEER
GC-21. PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE AND OBSERVATION
GC-22. NO WAIVER OF RIGHTS
GC-23. SUPERINTENDENT OF WORK
GC-24. ORDERS TO CONTRACTOR'S AGENT
GC-25. PROTECTION OF PROPERTY AND PUBLIC LIABILITY
GC-26. RIGHT-OF-WAY AND EASEMENTS
GC-27. INSURANCE
GC-28. MODIFICATIONS AND ALTERATIONS
GC-29. EXTRA WORK
GC-30. EXTRA WORK A PART OF CONTRACT
GC-31. PROVISION FOR EMERGENCIES
GC-32. SUBLETTING OF CONTRACT
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GC-33. RIGHT OF OWNER TO TERMINATE CONTRACT
GC-34. SUSPENSION OF WORK ON NOTICE
GC-35. LOSSES FROM NATURAL CAUSES
GC-36. LAWS AND ORDINANCES
GC-37. VANDALISM
GC-38. COMPLIANCE WITH O.S.H.A. REGULATIONS
GC-39. SANITARY REGULATIONS
GC-40. CHARACTER OF WORKERS
GC-41. SATURDAY, SUNDAY, AND HOLIDAY WORK
GC-42. UNFAVORABLE CONSTRUCTION CONDITIONS
GC-43. BEGINNING, PROGRESS, AND TIME OF COMPLETION OF WORK
GC-44. HINDRANCES AND DELAYS:
GC-45. EXTENSIONS OF TIME
GC-46. TEST OF MATERIALS OFFERED BY CONTRACTOR
GC-47. WORK IN OR ACROSS STREET OR HIGHWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY
GC-48. BARRICADES AND LIGHTS
GC-49. BORROW AND WASTE AREAS
GC-50. PARKING AREAS, DRIVES AND WALKS
GC-51. STREET SIGNS AND TRAFFIC AIDS
GC-52. CLEAN-UP
GC-53. PERMITS
GC-54. TESTING OF COMPLETED WORK
GC-55. REMOVAL OF REJECTED MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES
GC-56. PLACING WORK IN SERVICE
GC-57. DISPOSAL OF TRASH AND DEBRIS
GC-58. DEFECTIVE WORKMANSHIP AND MATERIALS
GC-59. EQUIPMENT GUARANTY
GC-60. OWNER’S RIGHT TO DO WORK
GC-61. DEDUCTIONS FOR UNCORRECTED WORK
GC-62. PAYMENTS
GC-63. PAYMENTS WITHHELD
GC-64. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
GC-65. TEMPORARY FACILITIES
GC-66. APPROVAL OF EQUALS
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General Conditions
GC-1. SCOPE: The work covered by these Contract Documents shall be completed in
accordance with the Project Manual. Such work shall consist of furnishing all
facilities, labor, equipment, appliances and materials. In addition to, all work shall
comply with any and all City of De Soto policy codes established prior to bidding. If
not covered within the technical specifications set forth above, the work covered
by these Contract Documents shall be completed in accordance with the latest
revision of the American Water Works Association and the Kansas Department
of Health and Environment Standard Specifications which are incorporated
herein by reference.
GC-2. DEFINITIONS: Whenever any word or expression, as defined under this
Paragraph GC-2., "Definitions," or pronoun used in its stead, occurs in these
Contract Documents, it shall have and is mutually understood to have the meaning
herein given.
A. "Contract" or "Contract Documents" shall have the meaning ascribed to
them in paragraph GC-3, such terms sometimes being used interchangeably.
B. "Owner" or words "Party of the First Part" shall mean the City of De Soto,
Kansas.
C. "Contractor" or words "Party of the Second Part" shall mean the party
entering into Contract for the performance of the work covered by this Contract
and his duly authorized agents or legal representative.
D. "Engineer" or "Engineers" shall mean the Engineer or Engineers who have
been employed by the Owner for this work or their duly authorized agents, such
agents acting severally within the scope of the particular duties entrusted to them.
E. "Observer" shall mean the engineering or technical observer or observers
duly authorized by the Engineer or the Owner, limited to the particular duties
entrusted to him or them.
F. "Resident representative" shall mean the qualified technical representative
designated by the Engineer or the Owner to observe the work on a continuous
basis and to be present at the site of the work when required. This term may be
synonymous with "observer".
G. "Date of Signing the Contract" or words equivalent thereto, shall mean the
date upon which the Contract, executed by the Contractor, is signed by the Owner.
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H. "The Work" shall mean the work to be done and the equipment, supplies,
and materials to be furnished under this Contract, unless some other meaning is
indicated by the context.
I. "Plans" or "the plans" shall mean and include all drawings, addendums and
approved change orders to the drawings which may have been prepared by the
Owner or Engineer as a basis for proposals, all drawings submitted by the
successful bidder with his proposal and by the Contractor to the Owner, if and
when approved by the Engineer, and all drawings submitted by the Owner to the
Contractor during the progress of the work, as provided for herein.
J. Whenever in these Contract Documents the words "as ordered", "as
directed", "as required", "as permitted", "as allowed", or words or phrases of
like import are used, it shall be understood that the order, direction, requirement,
permission, or allowance of the Owner and Engineer is intended.
K. Similarly the words "approved", "reasonable", "suitable", "acceptable",
"properly", "satisfactory", or words of like effect and import, unless otherwise
particularly specified herein, shall mean approved, reasonable, suitable,
acceptable, proper, or satisfactory in the judgment of the Owner and Engineer.
L. Whenever any statement is made in the Contract Documents containing the
expression "it is understood and agreed", or an expression of like import, such
expression means the mutual understanding and agreement of the parties
executing the Contract, agreement of which these general conditions are a part.
M. Calendar Days - When computing time prescribed by the Contract
Documents, the day of the event from which the designated period of time begins
to run shall not be included, but the last day of the period shall be included unless
it is a Saturday, Sunday, or a City Holiday, in which event shall run to end of the
next business day. A calendar day shall be considered any day of the week,
whether the Contractor works or not, and shall not be excluded as a result of
inclement weather unless approved by the Engineer. The owner may in it’s sole
discretion, and only upon the written request of the Contractor, provide an
extension of calendar days for unforeseeable circumstances, not caused by the
act or omission of the Contractor.
N. Notice to Proceed - A written notice issued by the City to the Contractor
authorizing him/her to proceed with the Work and establishing the date of
commencement of the Contract Time.
O. 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 performed
by the Contractor to accomplish any change, alteration or addition to the scope of
work, or required or reasonably implied by the Specifications, which is not covered
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by the Bid Proposal.
P. “Titles” and “subheadings,” as used in the Contract Documents, are
understood to be for convenience of reference only, and shall not be taken or
considered as being a part thereof, or as having any bearing on the interpretation
thereof.
Q. Substantial Completion, as used in the Contract Documents is understood
as the date established when all work is complete within a project except for the
final repair and cleanup items. This shall mean that all pavement, curbs, any
concrete work, pavement markings, and seeding shall be completed before the
contract is considered substantially complete. At that time written confirmation
from the owner shall be given and the assessment of calendar days shall end.
GC-3. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: It is expressly understood and agreed that the bound
volume of Contract Documents which include this Statement of General
Conditions, the Instruction to Bidders, the Contract Agreement, the Bid Proposal,
and the Plans herein referred to, and other drawings, and data which may be
furnished by the Contractor and approved by the Owner in writing, and such other
additional drawings which may be furnished by the Engineer as are necessary to
make clear, are each and all included in this Contract and the work shall be done
fully in accordance therwith.
GC-4. VERBAL STATEMENTS NOT BINDING: It is understood and agreed that the
written terms and provisions of this agreement shall supersede all prior verbal
statements of any and every official and/or other representative of the Owner, and
such statements shall not be effective or be construed as entering into, or forming
a part of, or altering in any way whatsoever, the written agreement.
GC-5. COPIES OF CONTRACT: Six (6) copies of the proposal, bonds, and Contract
agreement shall be prepared, each containing an exact copy of the Contractor's
proposal as submitted, the bond properly executed, and the Contracts signed by
both parties thereto. These executed counterparts of the Contract Documents are
to be filed with the Owner, Contractor, Engineer, and the Surety Company
executing the bond. The original proposal submitted by the Contractor will be
retained by the Owner, in addition to the copy thereof in the Owner's copy of the
executed documents.
GC-6. SCOPE, NATURE, AND INTENT OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS: The
Plans and Specifications are intended to supplement, but not necessarily duplicate
each other, and together constitute one complete set of Plans and Specifications,
so that any work exhibited in one and not in the other, shall be executed just as if it
had been set forth in both, in order that the work shall be completed according to
the complete design or designs of the Engineer.
Should anything be omitted from the Plans and Specifications which is necessary
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to a clear understanding of the work, or should it appear various instructions are in
conflict, then the Contractor shall secure written instructions from the Engineer
before proceeding with the construction affected by such omissions or
discrepancies. It is understood and agreed that the work shall be performed and
completed according to the true spirit, meaning, and intent of the Contract, Plans
and Specifications.
The Contractor's responsibility for construction covered by conflicting
requirements, not provided for by addendum prior to the time of opening bids for
the work represented thereby, shall not extend beyond the construction in
conformity with the cheaper of the said conflicting requirements. Any increase in
cost of work required to be done in excess of the cheaper of the conflicting
requirements will be paid for as extra work as provided for herein.
GC-7. SILENCE OF SPECIFICATIONS: The apparent silence of Plans, Specifications,
Special Conditions and Supplemental Specifications as to any detail, or the
apparent omission from them of a detailed description concerning any point, shall
be regarded as meaning that only the best general practice is to be used. All
interpretations of these specifications shall be made on the basis above stated.
GC-8. FIGURED DIMENSIONS TO GOVERN: Dimensions and elevations shown on the
Plans shall be accurately followed, even though they differ from scaled
measurements. No work shown on the Plans, the dimensions of which are not
indicated, shall be executed until the required dimensions have been obtained
from the Engineer.
GC-9. CONTRACTOR TO CHECK PLANS AND SCHEDULES: The Contractor shall
check all dimensions, elevations, and quantities shown on the Plans, and
schedules given to him by the Engineer, and shall notify the Engineer or any
discrepancy between the Plans and the conditions on the ground, or any error or
omission in Plans, or in the layout as given by stakes, points, or instructions, which
he may discover in the course of the work. The Contractor will not be allowed to
take advantage of any error or omission in the Plans or Contract Documents. Full
instructions will be furnished by the Engineer should such error or omission be
discovered, and the Contractor shall carry out such instructions as if originally
specified.
GC-10. WORK DONE WITHOUT LINES OR GRADES: Any work done without being
properly located and established by base lines, offset stakes, bench marks, or
other basic reference points located, established, or checked by the Engineer,
may be ordered removed and replaced at the Contractor's cost and expense.
GC-11. PRESERVATION OF MONUMENTS AND STAKES: The Contractor shall
carefully preserve all monuments, property corners, bench marks, reference points
and stakes, and in case of willful or careless destruction of the same, will be
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charged with the resulting expense of replacement, and it shall be responsible for
any mistakes or loss of time that may be caused by their unnecessary loss or
disturbance. In the event that the loss of stakes causes a delay in the work, the
Contractor shall have no claim for damages or extensions of time in the case of
any permanent monuments, property corners, or bench marks which must of
necessity be removed or disturbed in the construction of the work, the Contractor
shall carefully protect and preserve the same until they can be properly referenced
for relocation. The Contractor shall furnish at its own expense such materials,
surveyors, and assistance as are necessary for the proper replacement of
monuments, property corners, or bench marks that have been moved or
destroyed.
GC-12. LEGAL ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR: Both the business address of the
Contractor given in the bid or proposal upon which this Contract is founded, and
the Contractor's Office in the vicinity of the work, are hereby designated as the
places to which all notices, letters, and other communications to the Contractor
may be mailed or delivered. The delivering at either of the above named
addresses, or depositing in any mail box regularly maintained by the Post Office,
of any notice, letter, or other communication so addressed to the Contractor, shall
be deemed sufficient service thereof upon the Contractor, and the date of said
service shall be the date of such delivery of mailing. Such addresses may be
changed at any time by an instrument in writing, executed by the Contractor and
presented and delivered to the Engineer and to the Owner. Nothing herein
contained shall be deemed to preclude or render inoperative the service of any
notice, letter, or communication upon the Contractor personally.
GC-13. RESPONSIBILITY OF CONTRACTOR: The Contractor shall furnish all
transportation, tools, equipment, machinery, and plant, and all suitable appliances,
requisite for the execution of this Contract and shall be solely answerable for the
same and for the safe, proper, and lawful construction, maintenance, and use
thereof. Contractor shall cover and protect his work from damage and all injury to
the same, before the completion and acceptance of the work under this Contract
shall be made good by the Contractor. Contractor shall be solely answerable for
all damage to the Owner or the property of the Owner, to other contractors or other
employees of the Owner, to the neighboring premises, or to any private or
personal property, due to improper, illegal, or negligent conduct of itself or its
subcontractors, employees, or agents in and about said work, or in the execution
of the work covered by this Contract, or any extra work undertaken as herein
provided. Contractor shall be responsible to the Owner for any defect in, or the
improper use of, any scaffolding, shoring, apparatus, ways, works, machinery, or
facility.
GC-14. PATENTS: It is mutually agreed by and between the parties to this Contract that
all royalties and fees for and in connection with patents, or patent infringement,
claims for materials, articles, apparatus, devices or equipment (as distinguished
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from processes) used in or furnished for the work shall be included in the Contract
amount and the Contractor shall satisfy all demands that may be made at any time
for such, and the Contractor shall at its own cost and expense, defend any and all
suits or proceedings that may be instituted at any time against the Owner for
infringement or alleged infringement of any such patents involved in the work, and
in case of an award of damages, the said Contractor shall pay such award; final
payment to the Contractor by the Owner will not be made while any such suit or
claim remains unsettled. The Contractor, however, shall not be liable for the
payment of any damages or other cost in connection therewith, for the
infringement or alleged infringement of any patented process required by the
Owner in the design of the work to be done under this Contract or by the
Specifications therefore.
GC-15. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: The right of general administration of the
Owner shall not make the Contractor an agent of the Owner, and the liability of the
Contractor for all damages to persons, firms, and corporations, arising from the
Contractor's execution of the work, shall not be lessened because of such general
administration, but as to all such persons, firms, and corporations, and the
damages, if any, to them or their property, the Contractor herein is an independent
contractor in respect to the work.
GC-16. RELATIONS WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS: The Contractor shall cooperate
with all other contractors who may be performing work in behalf of the Owner, and
workers who may be employed by the Owner, on any work in the vicinity of the
work to be done under this Contract, and the Contractor shall so conduct its
operations as to interfere to the least possible extent with the work of such
contractors or workers. Contractor shall be responsible for any injury or damage
that may be sustained by other contractors or employees of the Owner, because
of any fault or negligence on its part, and shall, at Contractor’s own expense,
repair, or pay for such injury or damage. Any difference or conflict which may
arise between the Contractor and other contractors, or between the Contractor
and the workers of the Owner, in regard to their work, shall be adjusted and
determined by the Engineer. If the work of the Contractor is delayed because of
any acts or omissions of any other contractor or contractors, the Contractor shall
have no claim against the Owner, but may request, in writing, an extension of time.
When two or more contracts are being executed at one time in such manner that
work on one contract may interfere with that on another, the Engineer shall decide
which contractor shall cease work and which shall continue, or whether the work
on both contracts shall progress at the same time, and in what manner.
When the territory of one contract is the necessary or convenient means of access
for the transportation or movement of workers, materials, or appliances required
for the execution of another contract, such privileges of access or any other
responsible privilege may be granted by the Engineer to the Contractor so
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desiring, to the extent which may be reasonably necessary.
GC-17. DEFENSE OF SUITS: In case any action at law or suit in equity is brought
against the Owner, the Engineer, or any of their officers, agents, or funding
agencies alleging the failure, omission, or neglect of the Contractor to do and
perform any of the covenants, acts, matters, or things by this Contract undertaken
to be done or performed, or for any injury or damage caused by the negligence or
alleged negligence of the Contractor or its subcontractors or employees or agents,
the Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and save harmless the Owner, the
Engineer, and their officers, agents, or funding agencies, of and from all losses,
costs, damages, expenses, judgments, or decrees whatever arising out of such
actions or suits as may be brought as aforesaid.
GC-18. METHOD OF OPERATION: The Contractor shall give to the Engineer full
information in advance, as to plans for carrying on any part of the work including
reasonable, timely critical path schedules. If at any time before the beginning or
during the progress of the work, any part of the Contractor's facility or equipment
or any methods of executing the work, appear to the Engineer to be inadequate to
insure the required quality, or rate of progress, of the work, Engineer may inform
the Owner who may order the Contractor to increase or improve facilities or
methods, and the Contractor shall promptly comply with such orders; but neither
compliance with such orders nor failure of the Engineer or Owner to issue such
orders shall relieve the Contractor from the obligation to secure the degree of
safety, the quality of work, and the rate of progress required by the Contract. The
Contractor alone shall be responsible for the safety, adequacy and efficiency of its
facility, equipment and methods.
The approval by the Engineer of any plan or method of work proposed by the
Contractor shall not relieve the Contractor of any responsibility therefore, and such
approval shall not be considered as an assumption by the Owner, Engineer, or
any officer, agent, or employee thereof, of any risk or liability, and the Contractor
shall have no claim under this Contract on account of the failure or inefficiency of
any plan or method so approved. Such approval shall be considered, and shall
mean, that the Engineer has no objection to the Contractor's use or adoption, at
the Contractor's own risk and responsibility, of the plan or method so proposed by
the Contractor.
GC-19. SUGGESTIONS TO CONTRACTOR ADOPTED AT CONTRACTOR’S OWN
RISK: Any plan or method of work suggested by the Engineer, or other
representative of the Owner, to the Contractor, but not specified or required, if
adopted or followed by the Contractor in whole or in part, shall be used at the risk
and responsibility of the Contractor, and the Engineer and the Owner will assume
no responsibility therefore.
GC-20. AUTHORITY AND DUTY OF THE ENGINEER: It is mutually agreed by and
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between the parties to this Contract, that the Engineer shall act as the
representative of the Owner. In order to prevent delays and disputes and to
discourage litigation, it is further agreed by and between the parties to this
Contract that the Engineer shall, in good faith and to the best of the Engineer’s
ability, determine the amount and quantities of the kinds of work which are to be
paid for under this Contract; decide and determine, where applicable, questions in
relation to said work and the construction thereof; and decide questions which may
arise relative to the execution of this Contract on the part of said Contractor. It is
mutually agreed by both parties that decisions and findings of the Engineer shall
be the conditions precedent to the right of the parties hereto, to any action on the
Contract, and to any rights of the Contractor to receive any money under this
Contract provided, however, that should the Engineer render any decision or give
any direction which, in the opinion of either party hereto, is not in accordance with
the meaning and intent of this Contract, either party may file with the Engineer,
within thirty (30) days his written objection to the decision or direction so rendered
and, by such action, may reserve the right to submit the question so raised to a
court of competent jurisdiction.
The Engineer will not be responsible for Contractor's means, methods, techniques,
sequences, or procedures of construction, or the safety precautions and programs
incident thereto and Engineer will not be responsible for Contractor's failure to
perform the work in accordance with the Contract Documents. The Engineer will
not be responsible for the acts or omissions of Contractor or any subcontractor or
any of Contractor’s agents or employees, or any other person at the site or
otherwise performing any of the work.
GC-21. PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE AND OBSERVATION: It is agreed by the
Contractor that the Owner shall be and is hereby authorized to appoint or employ,
either directly or through the Engineer, such resident project representatives or
observers as the Owner may deem proper, to observe the materials furnished and
the work performed under this Contract, and to see that materials are furnished,
and work performed, in accordance with the Plans and Specifications therefore.
The Contractor shall furnish all reasonable aid and assistance required by the
Engineer, or by the resident representatives for the proper observation and
examination of the work and all parts thereof.
The Contractor shall comply with the directions and instructions of the Engineer, or
any resident representative or observer so appointed, when the same are
consistent with the obligations of this Contract and the Plans and Specifications
therefor. However, should the Contractor object to any order given by any
subordinate engineer, resident representative, or observer, the Contractor may
make written appeal to the Engineer for his decision.
Contractor acknowledges and affirms that resident representatives, observers, and
other properly authorized representatives of the Owner or Engineer shall be free at
all times to perform their duties, and intimidation or attempted intimidation of any
one of them by the Contractor or by any of its employees, shall be sufficient
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reason, if the Owner so decides, to void this Contract.
Such observation shall not relieve the Contractor from any obligation to perform
said work strictly in accordance with the Plans and Specifications or any
modifications thereof as herein provided, and work not so constructed shall be
removed and made good by the Contractor at its own expense, and free of all
expense to the Owner, whenever so ordered by the Engineer.
GC-22. NO WAIVER OF RIGHTS: Neither the observation by the Owner or any of the
Owner's officials, employees, or agents, nor any order by the Owner for payment
of money, nor any payment for, or acceptance, of the whole or any part of the work
by the Owner or Engineer, nor any extension of time, nor any possession taken by
the Owner or its employees, shall operate as a waiver of any provision of this
Contract, or of any power herein reserved to the Owner, or any right to damages
herein provided, nor shall any waiver of any breach in this Contract be held to be a
waiver of any other or subsequent breach.
GC-23. SUPERINTENDENT OF WORK: The Contractor shall provide and maintain,
continually on the site of work during its progress, adequate and competent
superintendence of all operations for and in connection with the work being
performed under this Contract, either personally or by a duly authorized
superintendent or other representative.
The superintendent, or other representative of the Contractor on the work, who
has charge thereof, shall be fully authorized to act for the Contractor, and to
receive whatever orders as may be given for the proper prosecution of the work, or
notices in connection therewith. Use of subcontractors on portions of the work
shall not relieve the Contractor of his obligation to have a competent
superintendent on the work at all times.
GC-24. ORDERS TO CONTRACTOR'S AGENT: Whenever the Contractor is not present
when it may be desired or necessary to give directions, orders may be given by
the Engineer, or Engineer’s representative, and shall be received and obeyed by
the superintendent or foreman who may have charge of the particular part of the
work in reference to which such orders are given.
GC-25. PROTECTION OF PROPERTY AND PUBLIC LIABILITY: The Contractor shall
assume full responsibility for the protection of all public and private property,
structures, sewers, and utilities, both above and below ground, along, beneath,
above, across or near the site or sites of the work being performed under this
Contract, or which are in any manner affected by the prosecution of the work or
the transportation of men or materials in connection therewith. The Contractor
shall be responsible for requesting and coordinating all locates for utilities.
Barriers shall be maintained and placed at all times necessary to provide for the
safety of all persons and prevent any accident, and the Contractor will be held
responsible for all accidents to persons or property through any negligence of
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Contractor or its employees, subcontractors or agents.
The Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and save harmless the Owner, its funding
agencies and the Engineer against all damages or alleged damages to such
property, structures, and utilities, together with all claims for damages for personal
injury, including accidental death, arising out of his operations in connection with
the Contract. All property so damaged shall be repaired or replaced to a condition
equal to its condition immediately prior to the time of damage, and to the
satisfaction of the Owner.
The Contractor shall give reasonable notice to the owner or owners of public or
private property and utilities when such property is liable to injury or damage
through the performance of the work, and shall make all necessary arrangements
with such owner or owners relative to the removal and replacement or protection
of such property or utilities.
All permits and licenses required in the prosecution of any and all parts of the work
shall be obtained and paid for by the Contractor unless specified otherwise.
The Contractor shall satisfactorily shore, support, and protect any and all
structures and all pipes, sewers, drains, conduits, and other facilities, belonging to
the owners of the utility involved, and shall be responsible for any damage
resulting thereto. The Contractor shall not be entitled to any damages or extra pay
on account of any postponement, interference, or delay caused by any such
structures and facilities being on the line of the work, whether they are shown on
the plans or not, specifically but not limited to damages due to delay in utility
relocation.
GC-26. RIGHT-OF-WAY AND EASEMENTS: Public right-of-way and permanent and
temporary construction easements will be acquired by the Owner as shown on the
Drawings. The Contractor shall confine its construction operations to the right-of-
way limits and construction limits provided for the project, and shall carefully note
where buildings, structures, or other obstructions will limit working space.
Equipment or materials shall not be stored beyond these limits without the express
written approval of the owner of such property.
In the event that easements are not available or if they have not been secured, or
if entry to property is denied by court order, injunction, litigation, or for any other
reason the Contractor shall cease operations in such area and confine work to
other areas approved by the Owner. In regard to the securing of easements, the
Contractor shall have no claims against the Owner for damages. An extension of
time may be requested in writing, as provided under Paragraph GC-45.,
"Extensions of Time."
GC-27. INSURANCE: The Contractor shall secure and maintain throughout the duration
of this Contract insurance of such types and in such amounts as may be
necessary to protect Contractor and the interests of the Owner and agents of the
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Owner against all hazards or risks of loss as hereinafter specified and at least in
the minimum limits established herein. The form and limits of such insurance,
together with the underwriter thereof in each case, shall be approved by the
Owner, but regardless of such approval it shall be the responsibility of the
Contractor to maintain adequate insurance coverage at all times. Failure of the
Contractor to maintain adequate coverage shall not relieve Contractor of any
contractual responsibility or obligation.
The Contractor shall obtain and deliver to Owner separate Certificate of such
Insurance naming the City of De Soto, Kansas as additional insured. Satisfactory
certificates of insurance shall be filed with the Owner prior to starting any work on
this Contract and shall be maintained with the original of these Contract
Documents. The certificates shall state that ten (10) days written notice will be
given to the Owner before any policy covered thereby is changed or canceled.
A. Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability. This insurance shall
protect the Contractor against all claims under applicable state worker's
compensation laws. The Contractor shall also be protected against claims for
injury, disease, or death of employees which, for any reason, may not fall within
the provisions of a worker's compensation law. This policy shall include an "all
states" endorsement.
The minimum limits for workers compensation and employers’ liability insurance
required for this Contract are as follows:
Worker’s Compensation and Employers’ Liability
Bodily Injury – Each Occurrence ........................................................... $500,000.00
Disease – Each Employee .................................................................... $500,000.00
Disease – Policy Limit ........................................................................... $500,000.00
B. Comprehensive Automobile Liability. This insurance shall be written in
comprehensive form and shall protect the Contractor against all claims for injuries
to members of the public and damage to property of others arising from the use of
motor vehicles, and shall cover operation on and off the site of all motor vehicles
licensed for highway use, whether they are owned, non-owned, or hired.
The minimum limits for automobile liability insurance required for this Contract are
as follows:
Automobile Liability Insurance
Combined Single Limit .......................................................................... $500,000.00
C. Comprehensive General Liability. This insurance shall be written in
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comprehensive form and shall protect the Contractor against all claims arising
from injuries to members of the public or damage to property of others arising out
of any act or omission of the Contractor or its agents, employees, or
subcontractors. In addition, this policy shall specifically insure the contractual
liability assumed by the Contractor as provided under Paragraph GC-17.,
"Defense of Suits."
The property damage liability coverage shall contain no exclusion relative to
blasting, explosion, collapse of buildings or damage to underground property.
The minimum limits for bodily injury and property damage liability insurance
required for this Contract are as follows:
Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability
General Aggregate ............................................................................. $2,000,000.00
Products – Completed Operations Aggregate .................................... $2,000,000.00
Personal & Adv. Injury ........................................................................ $1,000,000.00
Each Occurrence................................................................................ $1,000,000.00
D. Additional Insurance. Additional insurance covering special hazards and
other types of additional insurance which may be required by Owner or Engineer
on certain projects. Such additional insurance requirements shall be as specified
in Instructions to Bidders or Special Conditions.
GC-28. MODIFICATIONS AND ALTERATIONS: In executing the Contract Agreement,
the Contractor agrees that the Owner shall have the right to make such
modifications, changes, and alterations, as the Owner may see fit, in the line
grade, form, arrangement, dimensions, extent, or plan, of the work agreed to be
done, or any part thereof, and in the materials to be used therein, either before or
after the beginning of the construction thereof, without affecting the validity of the
Contract and the performance bond thereunder.
Where such modifications, changes, and/or alterations reduce the quantity of work
to be done, they shall not constitute a basis for a claim for damages or for
anticipated profits, overhead and other expenses on the work involved in such
reduction. Where the amount of work required by the modifications, changes,
and/or alterations increase the quantity of work to be performed, and is within the
scope of the Specifications and a fair interpretation thereof, such increase shall be
paid for, according to the quantity of work actually done, at the unit price or prices
therefore where such unit prices are included in the Contract, otherwise such
additional work shall be paid for as hereinafter provided for Extra Work.
In case the Owner shall make any modifications, changes, or alterations which
would replace or otherwise make useless any work already done under the terms
of the Contract, the Owner shall reimburse the Contractor for any material used or
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labor performed in connection therewith, and for any actual loss occasioned
thereby due to actual expenses incurred in preparation for the work as originally
planned, as determined by the Engineer.
All orders for modifications, changes, or alterations in the work as herein provided
shall be in writing, either by the Engineer under authority of the Owner or by the
Owner direct.
GC-29. EXTRA WORK: The term "Extra Work", as used in this Contract, shall be
understood to mean and to include all work that may be required by the Engineer
or Owner to be performed by the Contractor to accomplish any change or
alteration in, or addition to, the work shown by the Contract Plans, or required or
reasonably implied by the Specifications, which is not covered by the bid proposal
and not otherwise provided under Paragraph GC-28., "Modifications and
Alterations."
It is agreed that the Contractor shall perform all extra work under the direction of
the Engineer, when and as so ordered in writing by the Engineer or Owner, and it
is further agreed that the compensation to be paid the Contractor for performing
extra work shall be determined by the agreed unit prices when unit prices have
been established. If not established, compensation shall be by agreed lump sum.
If unit prices were not established and the parties cannot agree on a lump sum
before the extra work is started, then the Contractor shall be paid the actual field
cost of the work plus fifteen percent (15%).
Where extra work is performed with payment by the actual field cost method, the
term "actual field cost" of such extra work is hereby defined to be and shall
include: (a) the cost of all workers, such as foremen, timekeepers, mechanics,
and laborers, for the time actually employed in the performance of the said extra
work; (b) materials and supplies actually installed; (c) trucks, and rentals on
machinery and equipment, for the time actually employed or used in the
performance of the said extra work; (d) any transportation charges necessarily
incurred in connection with any equipment authorized by the Engineer for use on
said work and similar operating expenses; (f) all incidental expenses incurred as a
direct result of such extra work, including payroll taxes and a ratable proportion of
premiums on construction bonds and, where the premiums therefore are based on
payroll costs, public liability and property damage, workmen's compensation, and
other insurance required by the Contract. The Engineer may direct the form in
which accounts of the actual field cost shall be kept and may also specify in
writing, before the work commences, the method of doing the work and the type
and kind of machinery and equipment, if required, which shall be used in the
performance of extra work under this final method of determining compensation.
In the event that machinery and heavy construction equipment be required for
such extra work, the authorization and basis of payment for the use thereof shall
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be stipulated in the written extra work order. The fifteen (15) percent of the actual
field cost to be paid to the Contractor shall cover, and be full compensation for, the
Contractor's profit, overhead, general superintendence, and field office expense,
and all other elements of cost or claim for compensation or reimbursement not
embraced within the "actual field cost" as herein defined.
No claim for extra work of any kind will be allowed unless ordered in writing by the
Engineer or Owner. In case any order or instructions, either oral or written, appear
to the Contractor to involve extra work for which Contractor should receive
compensation, Contractor shall make a written request to the Engineer for a
written order authorizing such extra work. Should a difference of opinion arise as
to what does or does not constitute extra work, or concerning the payment thereof,
and the Engineer insists on its performance, the Contractor shall proceed with the
work after making a written request for a written extra work order and Contractor
shall keep an accurate account of the actual field cost thereof as provided for in
the foregoing paragraph. The Contractor will thereby preserve the right to submit
the matter of payment to a court of competent jurisdiction.
GC-30. EXTRA WORK AS PART OF CONTRACT: If written extra work orders are given
in accordance with the provisions of this Contract, such work shall be considered a
part hereof and subject to each and all of its terms and requirements.
Substantial Changes to the Work – In the event that unit prices are provided for in
the Contract Documents as to all or a part of the work, if the quantities originally
contemplated are so changed in a proposed change order that application of the
agreed unit prices to the quantities of the work proposed is substantially
inequitable to either the City or the Contractor, the unit prices shall be reevaluated
and adjusted in accordance to with the following:
a) If the total cost of a particular item of unit price work amounts to twenty-five
(25%) percent or more of the Contract price or the variation in the quantity of
the particular item of unit price work performed by the Contractor differs by
more than thirty-three (33%) percent from the estimated quantity of such
item indicated in the Contract; and if there is no corresponding adjustment
with respect to any other item of work;
b) Then the quantity variation will entitle the Owner or Contractor to an
adjustment in the unit price and, if the parties are unable to agree as to
effect of any such variations in quantity of unit price work performed; then
either Owner or Contractor may request the Engineer to make an
adjustment in the Contract price.
Quantity variation – Where changes in the work involve a change in the quantity
of any bid item, the contract price shall be revised by extension of the quantities
and unit price of all bid items so changed, subject to written approval of the
Engineer.
Field Change Orders – The Engineer may order minor changes in the work
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through field change orders, which in no specific, concrete, or substantial way
increase or decrease the work; and such minor changes in the work shall not
involve an addition or deduction from the Contract price for that work.
Clarifications, Modifications, or Corrections – from time to time the Engineer
may also issue written orders to Contractor for needed clarifications,
modifications, or corrections. Should a difference of opinion arise as to whether
the order constitutes extra work for which compensation is due, and the Owner
insists on it’s completion, the Contractor shall proceed with the work after
making a written request for a change order, and it shall keep an accurate
account of the actual field cost thereof as provided in GC-29. The Contractor
will thereby preserve the right to submit a claim therefore.
GC-31. PROVISION FOR EMERGENCIES: In emergencies affecting the safety of
persons or the Work or property at the site or adjacent thereto, Contractor, without
special instruction or authorization from the Engineer or Owner, is obligated to act,
at its discretion, to prevent threatened damage, injury or loss. Contractor shall
give Engineer prompt written notice of any significant changes in the Work or
deviations from the Contract Documents caused thereby. A Change Order shall
thereupon be issued covering the changes and deviations involved. If Contractor
believes that additional work done by Contractor in an emergency which arose
from causes beyond its control entitles it to an increase in the Contract Price or an
extension of the Contract Time, Contractor may make a claim therefor as provided
under Paragraphs GC-28., "Modifications and Alterations," GC-29., "Extra Work,"
and GC-45., "Extensions of Time."
GC-32. SUBLETTING OF CONTRACT: The Contractor shall not award subcontracts
which total more than seventy-five percent (75%) of the Contract and shall perform
within its own organization work amounting to not less than twenty-five percent
(25%) of the total Contract price. Should any subcontractor fail to perform in a
satisfactory manner, the work undertaken by such subcontractor shall be
immediately terminated by the Contractor. The Contractor shall be as fully
responsible to the Owner for the acts and omissions of its subcontractors, and of
persons either directly or indirectly employed by them, as Contractor is for the acts
and omissions of persons directly employed by it. Approval by the Owner of any
subcontractor shall not constitute a waiver of any right of the Owner to reject
defective work, material or equipment not in compliance with the requirements of
the Contract Documents. The Contractor shall not make any substitution of any
subcontractor accepted by the Owner unless the Owner agrees in writing.
The Contractor shall cause appropriate provisions to be inserted in all
subcontracts relative to the work to bind subcontractors to the Contractor by the
terms of the Contract Documents insofar as applicable to the work of the
subcontractor and to give the Contractor the same power to terminate any
subcontract as the Owner has to terminate the Contractor under any provision of
the Contract Documents.
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Nothing contained in the Contract Documents shall create any contractual
relationship between any subcontractor and the Owner, nor shall anything
contained in the Contract Documents create any obligation on the part of the
Owner to pay or to see to the payment of any sums due any subcontractor.
Prior to the Owner’s approval of the Contract bid, the successful bidder shall
submit to the City Engineer or the designated Project Engineer for Owner
acceptance a list of names of all subcontractors proposed for portions of the work
and shall designate what work each is to perform.
The City Engineer or the designated Project Engineer shall, prior to Owner’s
approval of the Contract bid, notify the successful bidder, in writing, if the Owner,
after due investigation, has reasonable objection to any subcontractor on such list,
and the Contractor shall substitute a subcontractor acceptable to the Owner at no
additional cost to the Owner or shall be allowed to withdraw its bid, and the Owner
shall either re-bid the project or accept the next best lowest and responsible
bidder. The failure of the Owner to make objection to a subcontractor shall not
constitute a recommendation or appointment of such subcontractor, nor shall it
constitute a waiver of any right of the Owner to reject defective work, material or
equipment not in conformance with the requirements of the Contract Documents.
The Contractor shall not make any substitutions for any subcontractor unless the
City Engineer or the designated Project Engineer determines that there is a good
cause for doing so. Any substitution shall be made only after allowing the Owner
to make a reasonable rejection in accordance with the foregoing paragraph. The
Owner’s disapproval of any Contractor or subcontractor shall not, under any
circumstances, be the basis for an increase in the Contract Price or a claim for
delay damages.
The Contractor shall not assign any right, obligation or work under this contract or
any payment here under, by power of attorney or otherwise, without the prior
written consent of Owner.
GC-33. RIGHT OF OWNER TO TERMINATE CONTRACT: If the work to be done under
this Contract shall be abandoned by the Contractor; or if the Contractor should be
adjudged as bankrupt, or if a general assignment of assets be made for the benefit
of Contractor’s creditors, or if a receiver should be appointed for the Contractor or
any of its property; or if at any time the Engineer shall certify in writing to the
Owner that the performance of the work under this Contract is being unnecessarily
delayed, or that the Contractor is willfully violating any of the conditions or
covenants of this Contract or the Specifications therefore, or that Contractor is
executing the same in bad faith or otherwise not in accordance with the terms of
said Contract; or if the work be not substantially completed within the time named
for its completion or within the time to which such completion date may be
extended; then the Owner may serve written notice upon the Contractor and
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Contractor’s surety of said Owner's intention to terminate this Contract and, unless
within five (5) days after the serving of such notice upon the Contractor, a
satisfactory arrangement be made for the continuance thereof, this Contract shall
cease and terminate. Whether or not a satisfactory arrangement has been
proposed by Contractor shall be determined by Owner and made at the sole
discretion of Owner. In the event of such termination, the Owner shall immediately
serve notice thereof upon the surety and the Contractor, and the surety shall have
the right to take over and complete the work, provided however, that if the surety
does not commence performance thereof within thirty (30) days from the date of
said notice of termination, the Owner may take over the work and prosecute same
to completion, by contract or otherwise for the amount and at the expense of the
Contractor, and the Contractor and Contractor’s surety shall be liable to the Owner
for any and all excess cost sustained by the Owner by reason of such prosecution
and completion; and in such event the Owner may take possession of, and utilize
in completing the work, all such materials, equipment, tools, and plant as may be
on the site of the work and necessary therefore.
GC-34. SUSPENSION OF WORK ON NOTICE: The Contractor shall delay or suspend
the progress of the work or any part thereof, whenever Contractor shall be so
required by written order of the Owner or Engineer, and for such periods of time as
directed; provided, that in the event of such delay or suspension, the time for
completion of work is suspended or delayed; but such order of the Owner or
Engineer shall not otherwise modify or invalidate in any way, any of the provisions
of this Contract. In the event that the work shall be stopped by order of the Owner
or Engineer, any expense which, in the opinion and judgment of the Engineer, is
caused thereby shall be paid by the Owner to the Contractor.
GC-35. LOSSES FROM NATURAL CAUSES: All loss or damage arising out of the
nature of the work to be done, or from the action of the elements, or from floods or
overflows, or from ground water, or from unusual obstructions or difficulties, or any
other natural or existing circumstances either known or unforeseen, which may be
encountered in the prosecution of the said work shall be sustained and borne by
the Contractor at its own cost and expense.
GC-36. LAWS AND ORDINANCES: The Contractor shall keep fully informed of all
existing and current regulations of the Owner, and County, State and National
Laws which in any way limit or control the actions or operation of those engaged
upon the work, or affecting the materials supplied to or by them. Contractor shall
at all times observe and comply with all ordinances, laws, and regulations, and
shall protect and indemnify the Owner and the Owner's officers and agents against
any claims or liability arising from or based on any violation of the same.
GC-37. VANDALISM: All loss or damage arising out of vandalism to property shall be the
responsibility of Contractor and assumed through insurance requirements for this
contract.
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GC-38. COMPLIANCE WITH O.S.H.A. REGULATIONS: The Contractor shall comply
with all regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
and hold the Owner and its representatives harmless from all actions resulting
from the Contractor's failure to comply with said regulations, orders and citations.
GC-39. SANITARY REGULATIONS: In general, the operations of the Contractor shall be
in full conformity with all of the rules and regulations of boards and bodies having
jurisdiction with respect to sanitation. The Contractor shall supply safe and
sufficient drinking water to all employees. The Contractor shall obey and enforce
all sanitary regulations and orders, and shall take precautions against infectious
diseased and the spread of same.
GC-40. CHARACTER OF WORKERS: The Contractor shall employ only workers who
are competent to perform the work assigned to them, and, in the case of skilled
labor, who are adequately trained and experienced in their respective trades and
who do satisfactory work. In all cases, local labor shall be given preference when
available.
Whenever the Engineer shall notify the Contractor that any worker on the project
is, in Engineer’s opinion, incompetent, unfaithful, or disorderly, or who uses
threatening or abusive language to any person representing the Owner when on
the project or a member of the general public, such worker shall be immediately
discharged from the project and shall not be re-employed thereon except with the
consent of the Engineer.
GC-41. SATURDAY, SUNDAY, AND HOLIDAY WORK: No work shall be done between
the hours of 6 p.m. and 8 a.m., nor on Saturday, nor on Sundays or legal holidays,
without the written approval or permission of the Owner in each case, except such
work as may be necessary for the proper care, maintenance, and protection of
work already done or of equipment, or in the case of an emergency.
If work is required on a Saturday, the Contractor shall request and receive
approval from the Owner by 2 p.m. the previous day.
GC-42. UNFAVORABLE CONSTRUCTION CONDITIONS: During unfavorable weather,
or other unfavorable conditions for construction operations, the Contractor shall
pursue only such portions of the work as will not be damaged thereby. No
portions of the work, the satisfactory quality or efficiency of which will be affected
by any unfavorable conditions, shall be constructed while these conditions exist,
unless, by special means or precautions approved by the Engineer, the Contractor
shall be able to perform the work in a proper and satisfactory manner.
GC-43. BEGINNING, PROGRESS, AND TIME OF COMPLETION OF WORK: The
Contractor shall, within ten (10) days after being instructed to do so in a written
notice from the Owner, commence the work to be done under this Contract; and
the rate of progress shall be such that the work shall have been completed in
accordance with the terms of the Contract on or before the termination of the
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construction period named in the proposal, subject to any extension or extensions
of such time made as hereinafter provided. The Contractor shall be required to
furnish the Engineer with a tentative schedule setting forth in detail the sequences
it proposes to follow, and giving the dates on which it expects to start and to
complete separate portions of the work. If at any time, in the opinion of the
Engineer, proper progress is not being maintained, such changes shall be made in
the schedule of operations as the Engineer shall direct or approve.
The assessment of calendar days will end when the Owner has given, in writing, to
the Contractor, a notice that the contract is considered substantially complete, as
defined in the contract documents. From the date of substantial completion, the
Contractor shall be required to complete all final repair and clean up items within
thirty (30) calendar days. If the Contractor fails to complete all items within the
thirty (30) days, to the satisfaction of the Owner, the Owner shall continue to
assess calendar days, until the work is complete. If the calendar days exceed the
contract time, liquidated damages will be assessed in accordance with the contract
documents, until the work is complete.
The Contractor is responsible for familiarizing himself/herself with all construction
locations as set forth in the Contract Documents.
GC-44. HINDRANCES AND DELAYS: In executing the Contract Agreement, the
Contractor expressly covenants and agrees that, in undertaking to complete the
work within the time therein fixed, it has taken into consideration and made
allowances for all hindrances and delays incident to such work, whether growing
out of delays in securing materials or workmen or otherwise, including anticipated
weather, utility relocations during construction, and coordination of utility
relocations. No charge shall be made by the Contractor for hindrances or delays
from any cause during the progress of the work, or any portion thereof, included in
this Contract, except as provided under Paragraph GC-34., "Suspension of Work
on Notice."
GC-45. EXTENSIONS OF TIME: The right of the Contractor to proceed shall not be
terminated, nor will the Contractor be charged with liquidated damages, because
of any delays in the completion of the work due to causes beyond the control, and
through no fault or negligence, of the Contractor or its subcontractors or agents.
Should the Contractor be delayed in the final completion of the work by any act or
delay of the Owner or Engineer, or of any employee of either, or by strikes,
lockouts, fires, or unusual delays by common carriers, or by any other cause which
the Engineer shall decide would justify the delay, then the Contractor may apply
for, in writing, an extension of time sufficient to compensate for such delay in the
final completion of the work. The granting of an extension of time or the amount of
such extension of time is to be determined by the Engineer; provided, however,
that the Contractor shall give the Owner and the Engineer prompt notice in writing
of the cause and circumstances of the delay in each request for an extension of
time.
Owner reserves the right to make a determination of justification for or granting of
an extension of time, until such time as Owner may have an opportunity to review
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available work and conditions, provided such notice of granting or denial of an
extension of time shall be made by Owner seasonably and reasonable prior to the
date for completion of the project.
GC-46. TEST OF MATERIALS OFFERED BY CONTRACTOR: All specified and required
tests for approval of source of material or to determine mix proportions shall be
made at the expense of the Contractor by a properly equipped laboratory of
established reputation, whose work and testing facilities shall be approved by the
Owner. Approval of materials based on acceptable tests will apply only while such
material as furnished equals or exceeds the tested samples or test specimens in
quality and minimum requirements. Any change in origin, method of preparation,
or manufacture of such materials will require new tests and approval thereof.
Reports of all tests shall be furnished to the Owner in as many certified
counterparts as may be required by the said Owner. Any tests specified in the
Contract Documents or deemed necessary by the Engineer to determine
compliance with the Specifications of finished work or materials used shall be
performed at the Owner's expense. Failure of such tests shall be deemed
evidence of defective work and such work shall be replaced or repaired until
satisfactory tests have been secured at the Contractor's expense. Any special
tests required by law ordinance, statute or regulations of any public body having
jurisdiction shall be performed by and at the expense of the Contractor.
GC-47. WORK IN OR ACROSS STREET OR HIGHWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY: All work
performed and all operations of the Contractor or its employees, and
subcontractors, if any, within the limits of street or highway rights-of-way shall be
in conformity with the requirements, and be under the control, through the Owner,
of the street or highway authority owning, or having jurisdiction and control over
such rights-of-way in each case.
GC-48. BARRICADES AND LIGHTS: All streets, roads, highway, and other public
thoroughfares which are closed to traffic, under the authority of a proper permit,
shall be protected by means of effective barricades on which shall be placed
acceptable warning signs, such barricades, being located at the nearest
intersecting public highway or street on each side of the blocked section of such
public thoroughfare.
All open trenches and other excavations shall be provided with suitable barriers,
signs, and lights to the extent that adequate protection is provided to all persons
against accident by reason of such open construction. Obstructions such as
material piles and equipment shall be provided with similar warning lights and
signs.
All barricades and obstructions shall be illuminated by means of amber lights at
night and all lights used for this purpose shall be kept burning from sunset to
sunrise. Materials stored upon or alongside public streets and highways shall be
so placed, and the work at all times shall be so conducted, as to cause the
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minimum obstruction and inconvenience to the traveling public.
All barricades, signs, lights and other protective devices in public rights-of-way
shall be installed and maintained in conformity with applicable statutory
requirements, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and as required
by the Owner.
GC-49. BORROW AND WASTE AREAS: All borrow materials shall be obtained by the
Contractor at its own cost and expense. The borrow area and materials shall be
approved by the Engineer, and shall be friable material suitable for compaction.
All waste areas shall be located off the site and arrangements and payment for
use of such areas shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.
GC-50. PARKING AREAS, DRIVES AND WALKS: All existing parking areas, drive, and
walks, within the project limits, shall be adjusted to conform to the lines and grades
shown on the Drawings. Any of the above structures that are removed or
damaged during construction shall be reconstructed of materials that will create a
quality equal to or better than the condition of the existing facility prior to
construction operation.
GC-51. STREET SIGNS AND TRAFFIC AIDS: All existing street signs and traffic aids,
within the project limits, shall be carefully removed, stored and as soon as
practicable, reset as directed by the Engineer, at the Contractor's own cost and
expense, except that when any traffic, local or through, is to be carried during
construction, all stop signs shall be temporarily located at the Contractor's own
cost and expense.
GC-52. CLEAN-UP: The project site shall be kept as clean, neat and orderly as possible
at all times. Stockpiling of debris and unsuitable materials beyond normal working
demands shall not be allowed. Immediately after construction operations are
complete, all equipment, debris and unsuitable materials shall be completely
removed from the site in order to minimize the damage to finished work and
inconvenience to the public and adjoining property owners. All newly resurfaced
streets shall be swept clean within twenty four (24) hours to remove any loose
asphalt material.
GC-53. PERMITS: The Contractor shall secure all permits including building permits and
business occupation licenses, that may be required to construct the facilities
included in this Contract. All cost in connection therewith shall be borne by the
Contractor.
GC-54. TESTING OF COMPLETED WORK: Before final acceptance, all mechanical and
electrical equipment and devices shall be tested and each part shall be in good
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condition and working order, or shall be placed in such condition and order at the
expense of the Contractor. All tests of such completed work required under this
Contract shall be made in the presence of the Engineer or Engineer’s authorized
representatives. All unsatisfactory work, all faulty or defective work and all work
not conforming to the requirements of the Contract Documents at the time of
acceptance thereof, or of such inspections, tests, or approvals shall be considered
defective. Prompt notice of all defects shall be given to the Contractor. All
defective work, whether or not in place, may be rejected or corrected.
GC-55. REMOVAL OF REJECTED MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES: The Contractor
shall remove from the site of the work, without delay, all rejected and condemned
materials or structures of any kind brought to or incorporated in the work, and
upon failure to do so, or to make satisfactory progress in so doing, within forty-
eight (48) hours, after the service of a written notice from the Engineer ordering
such removal, the rejected material or structures may be removed by the Owner
and the cost of such removal shall be taken out of the money that may be due or
may become due to the Contractor on account of or by virtue of this Contract. No
such rejected or condemned material shall again be offered for use by the
Contractor under this or any other contract under this project.
GC-56. PLACING WORK IN SERVICE: If desired by the Owner, portions of the work may
be placed in service when completed and the Contractor shall give proper access
to the work for this purpose; but such use and operation shall not constitute an
acceptance of the work, and the Contractor shall be liable for defects due to faulty
construction until the entire work under this Contract is finally accepted and for a
period of two years or longer thereafter, as stipulated in Paragraph GC-59,
"Defective Workmanship and Materials."
GC-57. DISPOSAL OF TRASH AND DEBRIS: The Contractor shall not allow the site of
the work to become littered with trash and waste material, but shall maintain the
same in a neat and orderly condition throughout the construction period. The
Engineer shall have the right to determine what is or is not trash or waste material.
On or before the completion of the work the Contractor shall, without charge
therefore, carefully clean out all pits, pipes, chambers, or conduits, and shall tear
down and remove all temporary structure, and shall remove all rubbish of every
kind from the tracts or grounds occupied and shall leave them in first-class
condition.
GC-58. DEFECTIVE WORKMANSHIP AND MATERIALS: During a period of two (2)
years, or longer, if stipulated in the Special Conditions, from and after the date of
the final acceptance by the Owner of the work embraced by this Contract, the
Contractor shall make all needed repairs arising out of defective workmanship or
materials, or both, which, in the judgment of the Owner, shall become necessary
during such period. If within ten (10) days after the mailing of a notice in writing to
the Contractor, or its agent, the said Contractor shall neglect to make or undertake
with due diligence to make the aforesaid repairs, the Owner is hereby authorized
to make such repairs at the Contractor's expense; provided however, that in case
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of an emergency where, in the judgment of the Owner, delay would cause serious
loss, hazard or damage, repairs may be made without notice being sent to the
Contractor, and the Contractor shall pay the cost thereof. Any repairs made by
Owner may be taken out of the money that may be due or become due to the
Contractor on account of or by virtue of this contract agreement.
GC-59. EQUIPMENT GUARANTY: All mechanical and electrical equipment and devices,
and every part thereof, which are furnished by the Contractor under the terms of
this Contract shall be guaranteed by the Contractor and its surety against
defective workmanship, faulty design, mechanical and physical defects, leakage,
breakage, and other damages or failure, under normal operation of the equipment
and devices under specified conditions, for a period of one year from and after the
date of acceptance thereof by the Owner, and each item of equipment or part
thereof, thus proving to be defective within the specified period shall be promptly
replaced by and at the expense of the Contractor, when notified by the Owner.
GC-60. OWNER’S RIGHT TO DO WORK: Without otherwise limiting Owner’s right under
the Contract Documents, if Contractor should neglect to prosecute the work
properly or fail to perform any provision of the Contract Documents, Owner, after
three (3) days’ written notice to Contractor may, without prejudice to any other
remedy it may have, make good such deficiencies and may deduct the cost
thereof from the payment then or thereafter due Contractor.
GC-61. DEDUCTIONS FOR UNCORRECTED WORK: If Owner deems it inexpedient to
have corrected any work which is not in accordance with the Contract Documents,
an equitable deduction from the Contract price shall be made therefore.
GC-62. PAYMENTS:
(a) Before the first application for payment is submitted, the Contractor shall
submit to the Engineer a proposed schedule of work for the project.
(b) The Contractor will, at regular monthly intervals, make an approximate
estimate in writing of the amount of work performed during the preceding
period and the value thereof at the unit prices contracted.
(c) From the amounts so ascertained by the contractor, there shall be deducted
ten percent (10%) to be retained by the Owner until ninety percent (90%)
completion of the work is verified and completed to the satisfaction of the
Engineer and Owner.
(d) After work is ninety percent (90%) complete, the amount retained will be
reduced to five percent (5%) until final completion and acceptance of all work
covered by the Contract. The retained percentages herein provided for are to
be retained and held for the sole protection and benefit of the Owner, and no
other person, firm or corporation shall have or assert any lien, claim, right or
priority therein, thereon or thereto, or be entitled to receive any part thereof,
except as herein expressly provided.
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(e) The Contractor will submit said estimate each month to the Engineer for
approval and to the Owner for payment, except that no amount less than five
hundred (500) dollars will be submitted unless the total amount of the Contract
remaining unpaid is less than five hundred (500) dollars.
(f) Contractor shall submit an updated schedule of work with each monthly
estimate. If a work schedule is not submitted with the pay estimate the City
retains the right to hold the pay estimate until the Contractor has submitted an
updated schedule.
(g) In general, no allowance will be made in estimates for materials delivered on
the site and not incorporated in the work.
(h) Deductions will be made from partial payments if the Contract includes a
provision for a lump sum or a percentage deduction. Lump Sum deductions
will be that portion of the stated lump sum computed as the ratio that the
amount earned bears to the Contract amount. Percentage deductions will be
computed at the stated percentage of the amount earned.
(i) The Contractor has, per the Instructions to Bidders, bid this job net of all sales
and compensation taxes. No application for payment shall include any
amount for reimbursement of such taxes paid by Contractor resulting from
Contractor’s failure to use Owners tax exempt certificate for any purchase in
connection with the work. Final payment will not be made to Contractor until
the Owner has received two Project Completion Certifications from the
Contractor along with a Consent of Surety to final payment.
(j) The Owner shall require at intervals as it shall determine and at any time
before final payment is made for the work specified herein that the Contractor
furnish the Owner with written acknowledgments by all subcontractors and
vendors who have done work or labor on, or who have furnished materials for,
this project that they have been fully paid by the Contractor for such work or
labor done or materials furnished by them. Contractor’s failure to furnish said
list or to include all such subcontractors and vendors shall not relieve
Contractor or its surety of any obligation on Owners part to verify accuracy.
Owner may require, at its option, lien waivers on forms supplied by Owner.
(k) The Contractor shall be responsible for the return and/or exchange of surplus
materials, and all credits for returned or exchanged materials shall be first
submitted to the Engineer for approval. Applications for payment shall reflect
any such credits, and the Contract price shall be adjusted as necessary to
reflect such credits. Non-returnable excess materials shall be turned over to
the Owner, or, at its option, be removed from the project site at Contractor’s
expense.
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(l) The acceptance by the Contractor of final payment shall be and shall operate
as a release to the Owner of all claims and all liability to the Contractor other
than written claims in stated amounts as may be specifically excepted by the
Contractor for all things done or furnished in connection with this Contract and
for every act and neglect of the Owner and others relating to or arising out of
this Contract. Any payment, however, final or otherwise, shall not release the
Contractor or its sureties from any obligation under the Contract Documents,
the Bonds or insurance coverage.
GC-63. PAYMENTS WITHHELD: Owner may withhold or, on account of subsequently
discovered evidence, nullify the whole or a part of any application for payment to
the extent necessary to protect the Owner from loss on account of:
(1) Incomplete work or defective work not remedied;
(2) A reasonable doubt that the work can be completed for the balance of
the Contract price then unpaid;
(3) Damage to Owner; or
(4) A breach of this Contract.
GC-64. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: It is mutually understood and agreed by and between
the parties to this Contract, in signing the agreement thereof, that time is of the
essence of this Contract, and that in the event that the said Contractor shall fail in
the performance of the work specified and required to be performed within the
period of time stipulated therefore in the Contract Agreement binding said parties,
after due allowance for any extension or extensions of time which may be granted
under the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the said Contractor shall pay
unto the said Owner, as stipulated liquidated damages and not as a penalty, the
sum stipulated therefore in the Contract Agreement or other Contract Documents
for each and every day that the Contractor shall be in default.
In the case of joint responsibility for any delay in the final completion of the work
covered by this Contract, where two or more separate contracts are in force at the
same time and cover work on the same project and at the same site, the total
amount of liquidated damages assessed against all contractors under such
contracts, for any one day of delay in the final completion of the work will not be
greater than the approximate total of the damages sustained by the Owner by
reason of such delay in completion of the work, and the amount assessed against
any one contractor for such one day of delay will be based upon the individual
responsibility of such contractor for the aforesaid delay as determined by, and in
the judgment of the Owner.
In case of failure on the part of the Contractor to effect completion within the time
specified, the Owner shall have the right to deduct from the total compensation
otherwise due the Contractor as liquidated damages, fixed and agreed to in
advance, an amount according to the following schedule:
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CONTRACT AMOUNT LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
$ 0 to $ 25,000 $ 75.00
$ 25,000 to $ 50,000 $ 125.00
$ 50,000 to $ 100,000 $ 200.00
$ 100,000 to $ 500,000 $ 400.00
$ 500,000 to $ 1,000,000 $ 600.00
$ 1,000,000 to $ 2,000,000 $ 925.00
$ 2,000,000 to $ 5,000.000 $1,375.00
$ 5,000,000 to $10,000,000 $2,000.00
$10,000,000 and up $3,000.00
for each 24-hour calendar day, excluding Sunday and City observed holidays, that
the work remains incomplete over the specified completion time.
The Owner shall have the right to deduct said liquidated damages from any
monies in its hands, otherwise due or to come due, to the Contractor, or to sue for
and recover compensation for damages for non-performance of this Contract.
GC-65. TEMPORARY FACILITIES: Except where special permission has been granted
by Owner to use existing toilet facilities belonging to Owner, Contractor shall
provide and maintain sanitary temporary toilet facilities located where directed by
Engineer for accommodation of all persons engaged on the work. Temporary
toilets shall be enclosed and weatherproof and kept in sanitary and approved
conditions at all times. After use for same has ceased, Contractor shall remove
the temporary toilet facilities and disinfect and fill any vaults.
GC-66. APPROVAL OF EQUALS: Approved Equals, where permitted by the Contract
Documents or otherwise made feasible by market conditions, shall be approved as
follows:
(1) Contractor shall notify Owner in writing if it elects to use an approved
equal specifically named in the Contract Documents.
(2) If Contractor desires to use an “equal” not specifically named in the
Contract Documents, it must first inform Owner and receive written
approval for such substitutions. Owner has no obligation to approve
such request and is not responsible for any delay or cost incurred
caused by Contractor’s making such request.
The Contractor shall be solely responsible for design risks, delays and other
claims arising out of any approved alternates.
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Special Conditions
SC-1. GENERAL:
a. The Contractor shall be required to submit pre-construction photos to the
Engineer prior to beginning work. Said photos shall show existing features of
each property within the limits of the project and shall identify on the photo the
date taken, the property address and approximate station (if applicable). Still
photos shall be digital 5.0 megapixel quality or better and shall be a minimum of
35 square inches. Photographs shall be permanently mounted and labeled on
commercial grade plate album sheets, measuring approximately 8 ½ “ x 11" in
size, and bound in a hard photo album labeled with project name. Each photo
shall be labeled with stationing, address (if applicable) and date. In lieu of
photographs the Contractor may be allowed to submit a video in DVD format.
This format shall be approved by the engineer prior to beginning this work. This
work shall be considered subsidiary to the contract, therefore no direct payment
shall be made for this work.
b. The Contractor will be held responsible for any damage to existing manholes,
storm sewers, utility lines, and other structures both above and below ground
because of his operations and shall repair, replace, or pay the owner of the
utility for making the repair. Repair or replacement shall be to the satisfaction of,
and at no additional cost to, the owner of the utility or company.
c. All pavement, surfacing, driveways, entrances, buildings, utility poles, guy
wires, fence and other surface structures affected by construction operations in
connection with the performance of the contract, together with underground
sprinkler systems, sod and shrubs in yards, parks and parking shall be
maintained, and if removed or otherwise damaged shall be restored to the
original condition thereof, as determined and approved by the Engineer.
d. The Contractor will be held responsible for all damage to roads, highways,
shoulders, ditches, embankments, bridges, culverts, and other property caused
by him or any of his subcontractors in hauling or otherwise transporting
materials to or from the several sites of the work, regardless of the location of
such damage. The contractor shall make arrangement relative to the payment
for, or repair or replacement of, such damage or damaged surfaces of
structures. Said arrangement shall be satisfactory and acceptable to the owner
or owners of such damaged surfaces or structures, or to their legally
responsible officers, agents, or other representative, and said payment shall be
at the Contractor’s own expense, unless otherwise provided by the Contract.
e. Some existing utility lines may have been plotted on the plans from available
records, but other installations may be present. The relationship between
proposed work and existing facilities, structures, and utilities must be
considered approximate, and it is the contractor’s responsibility to determine
their exact location and existence of any and all utilities shown and not shown
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on the drawings. All existing facilities, structures and utility lines, both above
ground and underground, shall be protected from damage during the process of
the work. If the contractor damages existing facilities, structures or utility line,
he shall immediately make a report of such damage to the owner and Engineer.
Any delay or extra cost to the contractor caused by pipelines or other
obstructions both shown and not shown on the plans, or found in locations
different than indicated, or in the case of pipelines, not of the material as
originally anticipated by the Contractor, shall not constitute a claim for extra
work, additional payments, or damages.
f. The Contractor shall submit a traffic control plan to the Engineer. The
Contractor shall maintain one lane of traffic on all streets at all times during
construction. No street may be closed to traffic unless specifically approved by
the City. The contractor shall notify all property owners 48 hours in advance of
closing driveways.
g. Traffic Control devices and procedures shall meet or exceed the standards of
the M.U.T.C.D. and shall be approved by the Engineer prior to beginning work.
All signs shall be maintained 24 hours per day throughout the duration of the
project. All traffic control shall be paid for per lump sum basis. No payment will
be made for additional traffic control.
h. The Contractor shall confine his construction operations within the project area.
Equipment and materials shall not be stored beyond the immediate working
area without the written approval of the owner of such property. The Engineer
shall be supplied a copy of said arrangement signed by both parties.
i. The project site shall be kept as clean, neat and orderly as possible at all times.
Immediately after construction operations are complete, all equipment, debris,
dust and unsuitable materials shall be completely removed from the site in
order to minimize the damage to finished work and inconvenience to the public
and adjoining property owners.
j. The Contractor shall review each plan sheet thoroughly to understand the
proposed work. All work not listed as a pay item shall be considered subsidiary
to the contract documents, therefore, no direct payment will be made.
k. The Contractor shall be required to haul off all pavement and curb and gutter to
be removed from the project as indicated on the plans. Material to be hauled
off shall be brought to an approved dump site. All costs for this work shall be
subsidiary to bid items.
l. The Contractor shall provide the City Engineer with a proposed work schedule
including the days of the week and hours each day of expected construction
operations. The work schedule must be approved prior to the beginning of any
work on the site. All required material reports must be submitted with the
proposed work schedule.
m. Upon award of the contract, the Contractor shall immediately prepare and
submit for approval by the Engineer, a construction schedule which will ensure
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completion of the project within the contract time. The schedule shall be
submitted prior to issuance of the notice to proceed. No work on this contract
shall begin until said schedule is approved.
n. The successful bidder shall process the contract documents expeditiously so
that the City can issue a notice to proceed as soon as possible.
o. The Contractor shall immediately point out any discrepancies, conflicts, errors,
or omissions in the plans or contract documents to the Engineer and shall not
perform any related work until the discrepancy is resolved.
p. This project will require that all streets be open to local residential traffic at all
times. The contractor is aware that construction activities must be coordinated
to minimize school traffic delays. Contractor shall not be allowed to block traffic
during morning and afternoon peak hours.
q. The area of limits on the plans to be surfaced is for approximate information
only. The City may increase or decrease the limits, depending on budget
consideration. Contractor acknowledges that City has a right to add or delete
bid item quantities and areas for milling, pavement removal, sidewalk and curb
replacement.
SC-2.
SC-3. MOBILIZATION: This section includes mobilization consisting of obtaining all
permits; moving all equipment onto the site required for the first month’s operations;
erecting project sign and traffic management signs; all as required for the proper
performance and completion of the Work. Mobilization shall further include the
following principal items:
a. Providing on-site sanitary facilities and potable water facilities.
b. Having all OSHA required notices and establishment of safety programs.
c. Having the Contractor's superintendent at the job site full time.
d. Submitting initial submittals.
SC-4. Traffic Control:
a. The Contractor shall provide traffic control, construction signing and devices,
and traffic control detour signing during the construction of the project. Traffic
shall be carried through construction. Traffic control shall include any
temporary striping needed for construction of this contract. No additional
payment shall be made for temporary striping.
b. The Contractor shall be responsible for traffic control during construction and at
all locations of work. The Contractor shall not be allowed to close any portion of
road after working hours. If a partial road closure is necessary, the Contractor
shall provide proper channelization through reflective barrels, arrow boards,
and/or flagmen, if necessary, in order to assure as safe passage for vehicles
and pedestrians.
c. All traffic control shall be approved by the Engineer.
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d. Traffic Control devices and procedures shall meet or exceed the standard of the
M.U.T.C.D. and shall be approved by the Engineer prior to beginning work. All
signs shall be maintained 24 hours per day throughout the duration of the
project.
SC-5. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: It is the intent of this section of the
specifications to set forth the method of measurement and payment for work
required by the Contract Documents. All work to be performed under this contract
will be paid for at the lump sum or unit price stated in the proposal of the accepted
bidder. Payment for unit price items and lump sum items shall constitute full
compensation for all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals required to
complete the work, as described in accordance with the Contract Documents. Any
material, equipment, or operation not specifically mentioned that is required for
proper completion of the work, shall be considered to be incidental to the unit price
pay item to which it pertains.
a. The following is a list of each bid item and a general description of the scope of
work, method of measurement, and unit of payment for each pay item. This is
not intended to be a comprehensive summary of the work for each line item but
only a generalized description of work, which is not limited to its contents.
i. 8" HDPE 3408 (DR 11) Open Trench
ii. 8" HDPE 3408 (DR 11) Directional Bore
iii. 8", 6”, 4” MJ Gate Valves
iv. Service Connections
v. Bore Pit – Complete
vi. Connect to Exist. Water Main
vii. Site Restorations
viii. Traffic Control
ix. Mobilization: Payment for Mobilization will be at lump sum price bid for
this item in the proposal and shall be payable when the Contractor is
operational on the site. Operational is defined as the substantial
commencement of work on site as described in the following paragraph.
Basis of Payment: Under the Lump Sum price bid for Mobilization, the
Contractor shall move his equipment to the site and prepare to begin
construction. Mobilization shall include all costs of initiating the Contract,
exclusive of the cost of materials. Mobilization includes securing and
constructing a staging area(s) for materials; distributing contact numbers
for Contractor’s staff to Owner and Engineer; submission and approval of
initial shop drawings; submission and approval of schedule; submission
and approval of Traffic Management Plans; submission and approval of
initial work plans and sequencing plans; obtaining all necessary permits;
furnishing and installing temporary sanitary facilities; transporting all
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necessary trucks and construction equipment to the site necessary to
begin construction; and all other work necessary to start Construction.
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Technical Specifications
for
Materials and Construction
TS-1. CONFORMANCE REQUIRED: The work covered by these Contract Documents
shall be completed in accordance with the latest revision of the following general
standards:
APWA Standard Specification and Design Criteria
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
The general specifications that shall govern the materials furnished and the
work performed in the construction of the project covered by this contract
shall be the latest revision of the Kansas Department of Health and
Environment (KDHE) “Policies, General Considerations and Design
Requirements for Public Water Supply Systems in Kansas”, and the Standard
Specifications of the American Public Works Association (APWA), Kansas City
Metropolitan Chapter. A full version of the APWA standards is available
online at http://www.kcapwa.net/specifications.asp. The following portions
of the APWA standards are included herein by reference:
Section 2000 General
Section 2100 Grading and Site Preparation
Section 2305 Maintenance of Traffic
Section 2400 Seeding and Sodding
Section 2900 Waterlines
MARC / APWA “Manual for Best management Practices for Stormwater
Quality”
The above listed standards are incorporated herein by reference and shall apply
for all items not specifically covered in this Project Manual. Work shall consist of
furnishing all plant, labor, equipment, appliances and materials. In addition to, all
work shall comply with any and all City of De Soto policy codes established prior to
bidding.
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Section TS2
HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE PIPE
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. High density polyethylene pipe required for project. This
specification governs the material, pipe, fittings, butt fusion
and general construction practice for HDPE pipe.
1.02 RELATED SECTIONS
A. Section 02221: Trenching, Backfill, and Compaction
B. Section 02640: Valves, Flushing Hydrants, and Accessories
C. Section 02675: Disinfecting Water Mains
1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Supervision:
1. Provide full time superintendent on the project who is
qualified and experienced in the installation of
polyethylene pipe.
2. The superintendent shall direct all work in the execution
of this portion of the work to insure proper and adequate
installation.
B. Codes and standards: (Tests shall comply with the latest
revision)
1. Installation shall comply with the applicable
specifications of the AWWA and manufacturer.
2. AWWA C 906 - Polyethylene (PE) Pressure Pipe and Fittings,
4 inches through 63 inches, for Water Distribution.
3. ASTM F 714 - Polyethylene Plastic Pipe Based on Outside
Diameter (3 inches to 63 inches).
4. NSF Std. #14 - Plastic Piping Components & Related
Materials.
5. ASTM D-638 - Test Method for Tensile Properties of
Plastics.
6. ASTM D-790 - Test method for Flexural Properties of Un-
reinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical
Insulating Materials.
7. ASTM D-1238 - Test Method for Flow Rates of Thermal
Plastics by Extrusion Plastometer.
8. ASTM D-1248 - Specification for Polyethylene Plastics
Molding and Extrusion Materials.
9. ASTM D-1505 - Test Method for Density of Plastics by the
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Density Gradient Technique.
10. ASTM D-1599 - Test Method for Short Time Hydraulic Failure
Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing and Fittings.
11. ASTM D-1693 - Test Method for Environmental Stress
Cracking of Ethylene
Plastics.
12. ASTM D-2122 - Method for Determining Dimensions of Thermal
Plastic Pipe Materials.
13. ASTM D-2837 - Method for Obtaining Hydrostatic Design Basis
for Thermal Plastic Pipe Materials.
14. ASTM D-3350 - Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Pipe
and Fittings Material.
15. ASTM F-1248 - Determination of Environmental Stress Crack
Resistance (ESCR) of Polyethylene Pipe.
16. ASTM D-4218 - Test Method for Carbon Black Content in
Polyethylene Compounds by the Muffle-Furnace Technique.
17. ASTM D-3035 - Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (DR-PR) Based
on Controlled Outside Diameter (1/2 inch to 24 inches).
18. ASTM D-2239 - Polyethylene Plastic Pipe (SIDR-PR). (Iron
Pipe Size; Inside Diameter).
19. ASTM D3261 Standard Specification for Butt Heat Fusion PE
Plastic fittings for PE Plastic fittings for PE Plastic
pipe and tubing.
1.04 SUBMITTALS
A. Shop drawings:
Submit shop drawings to the Engineer within 30 days after award
of Contract in accordance with Section 01300, showing all the
plumbing system and plumbing materials to be furnished and
installed.
B. As-built drawings:
During progress of the work, maintain an accurate record of all
changes made in the plumbing installation from the layout and
materials shown on the approved shop drawings.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIAL
A. Materials used for the manufacture of polyethylene pipe and
fittings shall be extra high molecular weight, high density
ethylene/hexene copolymer PE 3408 polyethylene resin.
B. The polyethylene pipe manufacturer shall provide certification
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that stress regression testing has been performed on the specific
product. The said certification shall include a stress life
curve per ASTM D-2837. The stress regression testing shall have
been done in accordance with ASTM D-2837, and the manufacturer
shall provide a product supplying a minimum Hydrostatic Design
Basis (HDR) of 1,600 psi, as determined in accordance with ASTM
D-2837.
C. Further, the material shall be listed by PPI (the Plastics Pipe
Institute, a division of the Society of the Plastics Industry) in
PPI TR-4 with a 73oF hydrostatic design stress rating of 800 psi,
and a 140oF hydrostatic design stress rating of 400 psi. The PPI
listing shall be in the name of the pipe manufacturer, and shall
be based on ASTM D-2837 and PPI TR-3 testing and validation of
samples of the pipe manufacturer's production pipe.
D. The manufacturer's certification shall state that the pipe was
manufactured from one specific resin in compliance with these
specifications. The certificate shall state the specific resin
used, its source, and list its compliance to these
specifications.
2.02 PIPE EXTRUSION
A. The pipe shall be extruded using a melt homogenizing/plasticating
extruder and "appropriate" die. The extruder screw design should
be customized for the HDPE being processed. The extruded tubular
melt will be vacuum or pressure sized in downstream cooling tanks
to form round pipe to specification diameter and wall thickness
with a "matt-finish" surface, per AWWA C-906.
2.03 PIPE
A. 8” pipe supplied under this specification shall have a nominal
IPS (iron pipe size). The pipe shall have a DR (Dimension Ratio)
of 11, and a pressure rating of 200 psi. The outside diameter of
the IPS pipe shall be 8”.
B. The pipe shall be produced, from approved HDPE pipe grade
resin(s), to the dimensions and tolerances specified in AWWA C-
906.
C. Approved pipe manufacturers:
1. Performance Pipe.
2. Independent Pipe Products.
3. AD Technologies.
4. Polypipe.
5. JM Eagle
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D. Additionally, the pipe shall be inspected per industry accepted
manufacturer standards for:
a. Diameter f. Straightness
b. Wall thickness g. Ovality
c. Concentricity h. Toe-in
d. Quick burst pressure i. Overall workmanship
and ductility inspection on ID & OD
e. Joint length j. Print line
E. The pipe manufacturer shall use Statistical Process Control
(S.P.C.) manufacturing principles and procedures.
F. The pipe shall contain no recycled compound except that generated
in the manufacturer's own plant from resin of the same
specification from the same raw material. The pipe shall be
homogenous throughout and free of visible cracks, holes, voids,
foreign inclusions, or other deleterious defects, and shall be
nominally identical in color, density, melt index and other
physical properties throughout.
G. Pipe performance:
1. The pipe will be extruded from resin meeting specifications
of ASTM D-3350 with a cell classification of PE:345434C;
and ASTM D-1248 pipe grade resin type III, Class C,
Category 5, grade P34 polyethylene compound.
2. The pipe shall provide the long term endurance
characteristics recognized by:
a. Compressed pipe ring environmental stress crack
resistance greater than 1,000 hours;
b. Slow crack growth resistance greater than 32 days;
c. Impact strength (toughness) greater than 42 in-lb./in
notch.
2.04 FITTINGS
A. The standard HDPE fittings shall be standard commercial products
manufactured by injection molding or by extrusion and machining,
or, shall be fabricated from AWWA C-906 pipe conforming to this
specification. All fittings shall be manufactured by the
manufacturer of the pipe on each project. The fittings shall be
manufactured from the same approved resin type, grade, and cell
classification as the pipe itself. The fittings shall be fully
pressure rated by the manufacturer to provide a working pressure
equal to the pipe for 50 years service at 73.4oF with an included
2:1 safety factor. The manufacture of the fittings shall be in
accordance with good commercial practice to provide fittings
homogeneous throughout and free from crack, holes, foreign
inclusions, voids, or other injurious defects. The fitting shall
be as uniform as commercially practicable in color, opacity,
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density and other physical properties. The minimum "quick-burst"
strength of the fittings shall not be less than that of the pipe
with which the fitting is to be used. All fittings shall be
pressure tested by the pipe/fitting manufacturer to the
specification and requirements of AWWA C-906. Standard fittings
are tees, ells, flange adapters, reducers, transition fittings,
branch and service saddles, and hot-tap tees.
2.05 DESIGN/PRESSURE CLASS
A. Pressure class (PC) ratings for pipe covered by this standard are
given. The following express, commonly known as the ISO
(International Organization for Standardization) equation, is
used to calculate the pressure class rating:
2
PC = x HDB x DF (Eq 1)
DR - 1
Where:
PC = pressure class, in psig (kPa gauge).
HDB = hydrostatic design basis, in psi (kPa)...1600 psi @
73o F for PE 3408.
DR = dimension ratio, ratio of the specified average
outside diameter to the minimum specified wall
thickness, both expressed in the same units.
DF = design factor; includes consideration of degree of
safety and all the variables, included limited surge
pressure effects, in the end application... (normally
"0.5" representing the industry accepted 2:1 safety
factor).
2.06 PIPE MARKING
A. During extrusion production, the HDPE pipe shall be continuously
marked with durable printing and shall include the following
information:
1. Nominal Size: 8 inches
2. Dimension Ratio: SDR 11
3. Pressure Rating 200 psi
4. Type (Trade Name)
5. Material Classification: PE3408
6. Certification Bases: AWWA C-906
7. Blank Position for NSF/FM Use: NSF-PW
8. Pipe Test Category: C3
9. MFG. Plant Code
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ST...for Startex: ST
10. Extruder Number: #5
11. Date:
12. Operator Number: 55
13. Shift Letter: A
14. Resin Supplier Code: P
EXAMPLE: 8" IPS SDR 11 200 PSI (Trade Name) PE 3408 AWWA C-906
NSF-PW C3 ST5 01AUG10 55A P.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 JOINING
A. Sections of polyethylene pipe should be joined into continuous
lengths on the job site above ground. The joining method shall
be the heat fusion method and shall be performed in strict
accordance with the pipe manufacturer's recommendations.
The heat fusion equipment used in the joining procedures should
be capable of meeting all conditions recommended by the pipe
manufacturer, including, but not limited to, temperature
requirements of 400oF, alignment, and 75 psi interfacial fusion
pressure.
B. Heat fusion joining shall be 100 percent efficient offering a
joint weld strength equal to or greater than the tensile strength
of the pipe. Socket fusion shall not be used. Extrusion welding
or hot gas welding of HDPE shall not be used for pressure pipe
applications nor in fabrications where shear or structural
strength is important. Flanges, unions, grooved-couplers,
transition fittings and some mechanical couplers may be used to
mechanically connect HDPE pipe without butt fusion. Refer to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
3.02 PIPE, PACKAGING, HANDLING, STORAGE
A. The manufacturer shall package the pipe in a manner designed to
deliver the pipe to the project neatly, intact, and without
physical damage. The transportation carrier shall use
appropriate method and intermittent checks to insure the pipe is
properly supported, stacked, and restrained during transport such
that the pipe is not nicked, gouged, or physically damaged.
B. Pipe shall be stored on clean, level ground to prevent undue
scratching or gouging of the pipe. If the pipe must be stacked
for storage, such stacking shall be done in accordance with the
pipe manufacturer's recommendations. The handling of the pipe
shall be done in such a manner that it is not damaged by dragging
over sharp objects or cut by chokers or lifting equipment.
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C. Sections of pressure pipe having been discovered with cuts or
gouges in excess of 10 percent of the wall thickness of the pipe
shall be cut out and removed. The undamaged portions of the pipe
shall be rejoined using the heat fusion joining method.
D. Fused segments of pipe shall be handled so as to avoid damage to
the pipe. When lifting fused sections of pipe, chains or cable
type chokers must be avoided. Nylon slings are preferred.
Spreader bars are recommended when lifting long fused sections.
Care must be exercised to avoid cutting or gouging the pipe.
3.03 CONSTRUCTION PRACTICE
A. Construction and installation shall be performed in compliance
with the manufacturers Design Guidelines and Installation
Guidelines.
B. Buried plastic piping shall be "snaked" in trench and shall be
kept as cool as possible during installation. Plastic pipe shall
be kept shaded and shall be covered with backfill immediately
after installation. Pipe shall be installed in accordance with
manufacturer's instructions.
No rock or debris shall be placed in trench within 18 inches of
the pipe.
C. The interior of all pipe and fittings shall be thoroughly cleaned
of all foreign matter before being installed and shall be kept
clean until the work has been accepted. All joint contact
surfaces shall be kept clean until the jointing is completed.
D. Every precaution shall be taken to prevent foreign material from
entering the pipe while it is being installed. No debris, tools,
clothing, or other materials shall be placed in the pipe.
E. Whenever pipe laying is stopped, the open end of the line shall
be sealed with a watertight plug. All water that may have
entered the trench shall be removed prior to removing the plug.
It is essential that no mud, trench water, or other foreign
matter be permitted to enter the pipe line at any time.
F. Pipe lines or runs intended to be straight shall be laid
straight. Deflections from a straight line taken in joints or in
pipe shall not be greater than that recommended by the pipe
manufacturer.
G. Either shorter pipe sections, or special bends shall be installed
where the alignment or grade requires them.
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H. Pipe shall be protected from lateral displacement by means of
pipe embedment material installed as provided in the trench
backfill specification.
I. Under no circumstances shall pipe be laid in water and no pipe
shall be laid under unsuitable weather or trench conditions.
3.04 CONNECTIONS WITH EXISTING PIPE LINES
A. Where connections are made between new work and existing piping,
such connections shall be made using suitable and proper fittings
to suit the conditions encountered. Each connection with an
existing water pipe shall be made at a time and under conditions
which will least interfere with water service to customers
affected thereby, and as authorized by the Owner. Suitable
facilities shall be provided for proper dewatering, drainage and
disposal of all water removed from the dewatered lines and
excavations, without damage to adjacent property.
B. Great care shall be taken to prevent pipe line
contamination when dewatering, cutting into, and making
connections with, existing pipe lines used for the conveyance or
distribution of water for domestic or public use. No trench
water, mud, or other contaminating substance shall be permitted
to get into the connected line or lines at any time during the
progress of the work. The interiors of all pipe, fittings, and
valves, both new and re-used, installed in such connections,
shall be thoroughly cleaned before installation.
3.05 REACTION ANCHORAGE AND BLOCKING
A. All un-lugged bell and spigot or all-bell tees, Y-branches and
bends deflecting 11-1/4 degrees or more which are installed in
piping subjected to internal hydrostatic heads in excess of 15
feet in exposed, or 30 feet in buried, piping shall be provided
with suitable reaction blocking, struts, anchors, clamps, joint
harness, or other adequate means for preventing any movement of
the pipe caused by unbalanced internal liquid pressure.
3.06 WATER MAIN LOCATION - AVOIDANCE OF POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION - Ks-DHE
A. Protection Considerations
1. Separation of Water Mains and Sewers.
a. Gravity Sanitary Sewers.
1) Parallel Placements
When potable water pipes and gravity
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sanitary sewers are laid parallel by each
other, the horizontal distance between them
shall not be less than 10 ft. (3.0 m) The
distance of separation shall be measured
from edge to edge. The laying of water
pipes and sanitary sewers shall be in
separate trenches with undisturbed earth
between them. Where it is not practical to
maintain a 10 ft. (3.0m) separation, KDHE
will consider proposals providing equivalent
protection by other methods on a case-by-
case basis, if supported by data from the
design Engineer.
Equivalent protection may require sanitary
sewer construction with one of the following
additional protective features: concrete
encasement, vacuum sewers, or jointless pipe
such as fused HDPE or cured-in-place pipe
liner.
2) Crossing Placements
When a water pipe and a sanitary sewer cross
and the sewer is 2 ft. (0.6 m) or more
(clear space) below the water pipe, no
special requirements or limitations are
provided herein. At all other crossings,
the sanitary sewer is to be constructed of
one of the following materials (or approved
equal) and pressure tested to assure water
tightness pursuant to the most recent
revision of KDHE’s Minimum Standards of
Design of Water Pollution Control
Facilities.
a) Ductile iron pipe conforming to ASTM
A536 or ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51 with
minimum thickness class 50, and
gasketed, push-on, or mechanical
joints in conformance with ANSI/AWWA
C110/A21.10 or ANSI/AWWA C111/A21.11.
b) PVC pipe conforming to ASTM D3034 with
minimum wall thickness of SDR-41, ASTM
F679, or ASTM F794, with gasketed
push-on joints in conformance with
ASTM D3212.
c) Reinforced concrete pipe conforming to
ASTM C76 with gasketed joints in
conformance with ASTM C361 or ASTM
C443.
Joints in the sewer pipe shall be located as
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far as practical from the interested water
main. Where a water main is laid across or
through an area where there is an existing
sanitary sewer, which is not constructed of
one of the above specified materials and is
2 ft. (0.6 m) or less below the water pipe,
the existing sewer shall be encased in
concrete with a minimum thickness of 6 (15.2
cm) inches for a 10 ft. (3.0 m) distance on
each side of the crossing or the crossed
section of sewer replaced to meet the above
specified construction requirements. The
above requirements shall also apply where a
water main must cross under an existing
sanitary sewer. KDHE will consider
proposals providing equivalent protection by
other means on a case-by-case basis, if
supported by data from the design Engineer.
When a water main and a sanitary sewer must
cross, it is preferred that the water main
cross over the sanitary sewer, regardless of
whether the sanitary sewer is new or
existing.
Special provisions may be required to ensure
adequate structural support for, and to
maintain minimum pipe-to-pipe clearances
between a water main and a sanitary sewer at
a water main and sanitary sewer crossing.
b. Sewer Connections
There are to be no physical connections between
any parts of a potable water system and building
sewers, sanitary sewers, or wastewater treatment
facilities by means of which it would be possible
for sewage, even under exceptional circumstances,
to reach a well, storage reservoir, or
distribution system.
c. Pressure Sewer Lines
When pressure sewer lines (force mains) run
parallel to water lines, the separation distance
shall be as far as practical, maintaining a
minimum horizontal separation distance of at
least 10 ft. (3.0 m) There shall be at least a 2
ft. (0.6 m) vertical separation at crossings with
the water main always crossing above the sewer
force main. Where it is not practical to
maintain the required horizontal or vertical
separation distance between a water line and a
sanitary sewer force main, KDHE will consider
proposals providing equivalent protection by
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other methods on a case-by-case basis, if
supported by data from the design Engineer.
d. Sewer Manholes
No water pipe shall pass through or come in
contact with any part of a sewer manhole.
Required horizontal separation distances between
water mains and manholes are equivalent to those
for water mains and gravity sanitary sewers.
e. Storm Sewers
The separation distance between a storm sewer
(which is not a combined storm/sanitary sewer)
and a water main should be based on geotechnical
considerations. Required separation distances
between water mains and combined storm/sanitary
sewers are equivalent to those for water mains
and gravity sanitary sewers.
f. Drains
Underground drains from fire hydrants, pits, or
underground structures in general (valve pits,
meter pits, underground pump stations, etc.)
shall not be directly connected to sanitary or
storm drains.
2. Separation of Water Mains and Other Pollution Sources
It is of the utmost importance that potable water lines
be protected from any source of pollution. The
following shall pertain to instances where septic
tanks, absorption fields, waste stabilization ponds,
feedlots, or other sources of pollution are
encountered.
a. A minimum distance of 25 (7.6 m) ft. shall be
maintained between all potable water lines and
all pollution sources, e.g., septic tanks, septic
tank absorption fields, waste stabilization
ponds, sewage contaminations, wastewater,
landfill leachate, and all CAFO facilities.
b. Under no circumstances shall a water line be
extended through an area that is a real or
potential source of contamination to the water
line or water supply.
c. Under no conditions shall the encasement of a
water line be considered as adequate protection
of a water line or a water supply for the purpose
of extending the water line through a real or
potential source of contamination.
Cross Connection
3. There shall be no physical connection between the PWSS
and any pipes, pumps, hydrants, tanks, or non-potable
waters supplies whereby unsafe water or other
contaminating materials may be discharged or drawn into
the system. KDHE approval shall be obtained for
interconnections between potable water supplies. KDHE
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does not approve of the interconnection of any public
water supply line with any individual or independent
water supply source such as a home well. Neither steam
condensate nor cooling water from engine jacket or
other heat exchange devices shall be returned to the
potable water supply.
KSA 65-171g prohibits the contamination of water (and
air) by sewage through direct connection or back
siphonage and KAR 28-15-18 (f) requires each PWSS to
have a formal cross-connection prevention program. KDHE
must approve the program used to accomplish the
control. Publications regarding cross-connection
control are available from AWWA (2004a), USEPA (2003c),
and University of Southern California (1993).
The water purveyor should be aware of any situation
requiring an inspection and/or a reinspection necessary
to detect hazardous conditions resulting from cross
connections. If, in the opinion of the water purveyor,
effective measures consistent with the degrees of the
hazards created by the cross-connections have not been
taken, then the water purveyor should immediately take
such measures as are deemed necessary to ensure that
the PWSS is protected from any contamination arising
from any of the cross-connections. Appropriate measures
may include requiring the installation of a backflow
protection device consistent with the degree of hazard
or discontinuance of service.
4. Line Crossing
Special precautions should be taken to prevent possible
damage to line crossing.
a. Surface Water Crossing-surface water crossings,
both over and under water, present special
problems which should be discussed with KDHE
before final plans are prepared. Where the ground
has inadequate bearing capacity, pile supports,
stringers, or other acceptable methods shall be
used. A pipeline crossing of a perennial stream
having 50 or more square miles (130 km2)of
drainage area above the proposed project site
requires a permit from DWR, except for a
directionally bored crossing or a crossing
consisting of a pipeline non-obstructively
attached to an existing bridging structure.
1. Above Water Crossing-the pipe shall be
adequately supported, protected from damage and
freezing, and accessible for repair or
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replacement.
2. Underwater Crossing-underground pipelines shall
be buried at a sufficient depth below streambeds
to prevent exposure.
a) On navigable streams, underground
pipelines shall be buried at a minimum
depth of 7 ft. (2.1 m) beneath the
streambed.
b) On all other streams, underground
pipelines shall be buried at a minimum
depth of 5 ft. (1.5 m) beneath the
streambed.
c) When crossing water courses which are
greater than 15 ft. (4.6 m) in width.
(1) The pipe should be of special
construction, having flexible,
restrained or welded watertight
joints.
(2) Valves should be provided at both
ends of water crossing so that the
section can be isolated for testing
and repair; the valves should be
easily accessible, and not subject to
flooding.
Permanent taps or other provisions to
allow operators to determine leakage
and obtain water samples should be
made.
b. Railroad Crossing and Mains Near
Tracks-where a water main crosses under railroad
tracks, all joints lying within 10 ft. (3.0 m) of the
rails shall be either mechanical joints with rubber
gaskets or pipe with bell joints. Also, local
requirements should be investigated. Some railroads
require that the water main be enclosed in a culvert,
tunnel, or conduit to reduce the effects of vibration,
to provide drainage in case of leakage or rupture of
the pipe, to reduce damage to the track, and to
facilitate repairs.
c. Mechanical Encasement-where a water
line must be sleeved within a pipe in order to protect
the water line, such as at road, railroad, or pipe way
crossings, the water line must be sleeved with
seamless, jointless pipe of equal or greater
mechanical strength for distance of at least 10 ft.
(3.0 m) beyond the crossing in both direction, kept
separate from the sleeve pipe with plastic spacers or
wooden skids, and the annular spaces formed at the
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ends of the carrier/sleeve pipes must be made
watertight with flexible boot type and seals.
END OF SECTION
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Section TS3
PRESSURE AND LEAKAGE TESTS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Testing of water lines, fire hydrants, and valves.
1.02 RELATED SECTIONS
A. Section 02221: Excavation, Trenching & Backfill
B. Section 02615: Water Mains DIP
C. Section 02621: Water Mains-HDPE
D. Section 02640: Valves, Hydrants, and Accessories
E. Section 02675: Disinfecting Water Mains
1.03 QUALITY CONTROL
A. Supervision:
Provide full time superintendent on the project who is qualified
and experienced in testing procedures. Superintendent shall
direct all work in connection with the testing.
B. Codes and standards:
Testing shall comply with AWWA C605 Section 7 - Hydrostatic
Testing.
1.04 SUBMITTALS
A. Test reports:
Submit certified copies of test reports on each section of pipe
tested.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
Not applicable to this section.
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PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 GENERAL
A. The Contractor shall provide all necessary piping connections,
pumping equipment, pressure gauges, flow meters, and other
equipment as necessary for the required test.
B. Pressure and leakage test may be coordinated with the
disinfection of the pipeline, subject to conditions of Section
02675 - "Disinfecting Water Mains."
C. The Owner will furnish at the nearest available source, all water
required for filling the lines and making the required test. The
pipe shall be filled with water at a velocity not to exceed 1
foot per second. Air shall be expelled from pipeline during
filling.
D. Where practical, pipelines shall be tested in lengths of not more
than 1500 feet.
E. All pipe, fittings and other materials found to be defective,
shall be removed and replaced with new materials by the
Contractor.
F. All lines that fail to meet tests shall be repaired and retested
as necessary until test requirements are complied with.
G. Testing prior to backfilling in no way relieves the Contractor of
the responsibility of repairing leaks which become evident after
the main is put into service or during the one-year guarantee
period.
3.02 TESTING AFTER BACKFILL
A. If the Contractor chooses to test after backfilling, he shall
comply with all requirements shown for testing before
backfilling, except that the duration of the test shall be for 4
hours. All surface indications of leaks shall be immediately
corrected even though the total leakage is less than allowed.
B. In the event the leakage is more than permissible, the system
shall be corrected as found necessary to bring it within the
allowed limits. It shall be subject to as many 4 hour tests as
necessary to obtain the desired result. If a section of pipe
fails the 4 hour test, then a 24 hour test may be required by the
Project Engineer.
3.03 TESTING BEFORE BACKFILL
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A. All thrust blocks and anchors shall have been in place at least
48 hours prior to testing.
3.04 PRESSURE TEST-PIPE
A. Test pressure:
1. All newly installed piping shall be hydrostatic pressure
tested at 80 percent of rated pressure for all PVC and DIP
pipe and at 100% of rated pressure (100 psi) for all HDPE.
2. Pressure shall not vary by more than plus or minus 5 psi.
3. Pressurization:
a. Each valve section of pipe shall be filled with water
slowly and the specified test pressure, based on the
elevation of the lowest point of the line or section
under test and corrected to the elevation of the test
gauge, shall be applied by means of a pump connected
to the pipe. Test shall begin after pipe is filled
with water and the air expelled.
4. The test pressure shall be maintained for 2 hours or longer
as is necessary for time to inspect the pipeline for
visible leaks and as is required to obtain a reasonable
time for leakage measurement.
B. Air removal:
Before applying the specified test pressure, air shall be
expelled completely from the pipe, valves, and hydrants. If
permanent air vents are not located at all high points, the
Contractor shall install corporation cocks at such points so that
the air can be expelled as the line is filled with water. After
all the air has been expelled, the corporation cocks shall be
closed and the test pressure applied. At the conclusion of the
pressure test, the corporation cocks shall be removed and
plugged, or left in place at the discretion of the Owner.
C. Examination:
All exposed pipe, fittings, valves, hydrants, and joints shall be
examined carefully during the test. Any damage or defective
pipe, fittings, valves, or hydrants that are discovered following
the pressure test shall be repaired or replaced with sound
material and the test shall be repeated until it is satisfactory
to the Owner.
3.05 LEAKAGE TEST-PIPE
A. General:
A leakage test shall be conducted concurrently with the pressure
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test.
B. Leakage defined:
Leakage shall be defined as the quantity of water that must be
supplied into the newly laid pipe, or any valve section thereof,
to maintain pressure within 5 psi of the specified test pressure
after the air in the pipeline has been expelled and the pipe has
been filled with water.
C. Allowable leakage - KDHE:
1. No pipe installation will be accepted if the leakage is
greater than that determined by the following formula:
SD P
L =
148,000
in which L is the allowable leakage, in gallons per hour; S
is the length of pipe in feet; D is the nominal diameter of
the pipe, in inches; and P is the average test pressure
during the leakage test, in pounds per square inch gage.
2. The table below shows the allowable leakage in
gallons per hour at 150 psi per 1000 feet.
Normal
Average Test Pressure in Pipeline, psi
Pipe Size
(in) 50 70 100 125 150 175 200 225 250 275 300
2 0.10 0.12 0.14 0.15 0.17 0.18 0.19 0.20 0.21 0.22 0.23
4 0.19 0.23 0.27 0.30 0.33 0.36 0.38 0.41 0.43 0.45 0.47
6 0.29 0.35 0.41 0.45 0.50 0.54 0.57 0.61 0.64 0.67 0.70
8 0.38 0.47 0.54 0.60 0.66 0.72 0.76 0.81 0.85 0.90 0.94
10 0.48 0.59 0.68 0.76 0.83 0.89 0.96 1.01 1.07 1.12 1.17
12 0.57 0.70 0.81 0.91 0.99 1.07 1.15 1.22 1.28 1.34 1.40
14 0.67 0.82 0.95 1.06 1.16 1.25 1.34 1.42 1.50 1.57 1.64
16 0.76 0.94 1.08 1.21 1.32 1.43 1.53 1.62 1.71 1.79 1.87
18 0.86 10.5 1.22 1.36 1.49 1.61 1.72 1.82 1.92 2.02 2.11
20 0.96 1.17 1.35 1.51 1.66 1.79 1.91 2.03 2.14 2.24 2.34
24 1.15 1.470 1.62 1.81 1.99 2.15 2.29 2.43 2.56 2.69 2.81
30 1.43 1.76 2.03 2.27 2.48 2.68 2.87 3.04 3.21 3.36 3.51
36 1.72 2.11 2.43 2.72 2.98 3.22 3.44 3.65 3.85 4.03 4.21
3. When testing against closed metal-seated valves, an
additional leakage per closed valve of 0.0078 gallons
per hour per inch of nominal valve size shall be
allowed.
4. When hydrants are in the test section, the test shall
be made against the closed hydrant.
5. All visible leaks shall be repaired regardless of the
amount of leakage.
D. Acceptance of installation:
Acceptance shall be determined on the basis of allowable
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leakage. If any test of pipe laid discloses leakage greater
than that specified, the Contractor shall, at his own
expense, locate and repair the defective material until the
leakage is within the specified allowance.
3.06 PRESSURE AND LEAKAGE TEST - HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE PIPE
A. Test pressure shall be 100 psi.
B. The total test time including initial pressurization,
initial expansion, and time at test pressure, must not
exceed eight (8) hours.
If the pressure test is not completed due to leakage,
equipment failure, etc., the test section should be de-
pressurized, and allowed to “relax” for at least eight (8)
hours before bringing the test section up to test pressure
again.
C. Test equipment and the pipeline should be examined
before pressure is applied to ensure that connections are
tight, necessary restraints are in-place and secure, and
components that should be isolated or disconnected are
isolated or disconnected. All low pressure filling lines
and other lines and other items not subject to the test
pressure should be disconnected or isolated.
D. Hydrostatic pressure testing shall be performed. The
testing medium shall be clean water. The test section
should be completely filled with the test medium, taking
care to bleed off any trapped air. Venting at high points
may be required to purge air pockets while the test section
is filling. Venting may be provided by loosening flanges,
or by using equipment vents. Re-tighten any loosened
flanges before applying test pressure.
E. Monitored Make-up Water Test
The test procedure consists of initial expansion, and test
phases. During the initial expansion phase, the test
section is pressurized to the test pressure, and sufficient
make-up water is added each hour for three (3) hours to
return to test pressure.
After the initial expansion phase, about four (4) hours
after pressurization, the test phase begins. The test phase
shall be three (3) hours, after which a measured amount of
make-up water is added to return to test pressure. If the
amount of make-up water added does not exceed the below
values, leakage is not indicated.
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Normal Test Phase Make-Up
Pipe Size Amount
(in) U.S. Gals/100 ft. of pipe Normal Pipe Size
U.S. Gals/100 ft. of Pipe
1-Hour 2-Hour 3-Hour Inches 1-Hour 2-Hour 3-Hour
2 0.07 0.11 0.19 20 2.80 5.50 8.00
3 0.10 0.15 0.25 22 3.50 7.00 10.50
4 0.13 0.25 0.40 24 4.50 8.90 13.30
5 0.19 0.38 0.58 28 5.50 11.10 16.80
6 0.30 0.60 0.90 30 6.30 12.70 19.20
8 0.50 1.00 1.50 32 7.00 14.30 21.50
10 0.80 1.30 2.10 36 9.00 18.00 27.00
12 1.10 2.30 3.40 42 12.00 23.10 35.30
14 1.40 2.80 4.20 48 15.00 27.00 43.00
16 1.70 3.30 5.00 54 18.50 31.40 51.70
18 2.00 4.30 6.50 -- -- -- --
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3.07 WATER LINE PIGGING
A. All water mains 12 inch and larger shall be cleaned by
passing a properly sized poly pig through the pipe. The
poly pig shall be a medium density of 5-7 pounds per cubic
foot standard red series. Pigs are to be coated with a
double spiral wrap without wire brushes or scrapping tools.
Travel velocity shall be 2-4 feet per second. Pigs to be
red plain spiral, red crisscross standard red series or
approved equal. All pigs are to be equipped with a tracing
locator.
B. The contractor shall prepare the main for the insertion
and removal of the poly pig at points identified by the
Engineer as insertion ports, if required, and exit ports.
In general, this will consist of providing all material,
equipment, and labor to insert the poly pig and construct a
sanitary exit port. Where practical, the poly pig shall be
inserted into the first length of pipe during the initial
installation. At the exit port, the contractor shall
prevent the backflow of purged water into the main by the
temporary installation of mechanical joint bends and pipe
joints to the same purpose. After the main is cleaned to the
satisfaction of the Owner, the Contractor shall remove all
temporary constructions and complete all work necessary to
secure the system prior to backfilling insertion and exit
sites. Additional poly pig runs may be required by the
Owner when water purged from the main indicates the presence
of excessive dirt or debris.
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Section TS4
DISINFECTING WATER MAINS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Disinfecting water lines and determining the bacteriologic quality by
laboratory test after disinfection.
1.02 RELATED SECTIONS
A. Section 02221: Water Mains - Excavation, Trenching, and Backfill
B. Section 02615: Water Mains - DIP
C. Section 02621: Water Mains - HDPE
D. Section 02640: Water Mains - Valves, Hydrants, and Accessories
1.03 QUALITY CONTROL
A. Supervision:
Provide full time superintendent on the project who is qualified and
experienced in disinfection procedures. Superintendent shall direct
all work in connection with the disinfection.
B. Codes and standards:
Testing shall comply with AWWA C651 or latest revision thereto and the
2008 KDHE Policies General Considerations and design requirements for
Public Water Systems in Kansas.
1.04 SUBMITTALS
A. Test reports:
Submit certified copies of test reports on each section of pipe tested.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 CHLORINE
A. Calcium hypochlorite (65 percent available chlorine), granular or
tablet.
B. Sodium Hypochlorite, 5% to 15%.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 FLUSHING
A. Water lines shall be flushed prior to disinfection at a velocity of not
less than 2.5 feet per second (3,700 gpm required for 28” DR 17 HDPE).
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B. Discharge point shall have adequate drainage to prevent flooding of
surrounding area. Discharge point to be approved by Owner.
3.02 CHLORINE APPLICATION
A. Contractor may use Continuous Method by Injection of Concentrated
Chlorine Solution, or slug method. Contractor shall submit in writing
the chosen method of chlorination and dechlorination, along with
planned procedure.
B. Continuous Feed Method
Water from the existing distribution system or other approved sources
of supply shall be made to flow at a constant measured rate into the
newly-laid pipeline. The water shall receive a dose of chlorine, also
fed at a constant measured rate. The two rates shall be proportioned
so that the chlorine concentration in the water in the pipe is
maintained at a minimum of 25 milligrams per liter available chlorine.
To assure that this concentration is maintained, the chlorine residual
should be measured at regular intervals in accordance with the
procedures described in the current edition of Standard Methods and
AWWA M12 - Simplified Procedures for Water Examination.
C. A temporary meter and check valve shall be used on the fill water.
Chemical metering rate shall be checked with a calibrating column.
D. Contractor may use any source of available chlorine at his discretion,
but shall provide calculations. To find the chlorine dose rate in
gal/hr. to provide 25 mg/L concentration, multiply fill rate in gallons
per minute by .01251 (100% available chlorine). To determine the feed
rate of a sodium hypochlorite solution, divide the 100% feed rate by
the solution strength. If pumping water into the pipe at 500 gpm, 500
*.01251 = 6.255 lb. /hr. 100%. If using sodium hypochlorite multiply
trade percent by .08345 to determine available lb. chlorine per gallon.
12.5% sodium hypochlorite has 1 lb. /gal. available chlorine. To feed
6.255 lb. /hr. chlorine using 12.5% solution, feed at a rate of 6.255
gal. /hr. For 100 feet of 28” DR 17 HDPE, 0.5 gal. of 12.5% sodium
hypochorite are needed for a residual of 25 mg/L.
E. During the application of the chlorine, valves shall be manipulated to
prevent the treatment dosage from flowing back into the line supplying
the water. Chlorine application shall not cease until the entire main
is filled with the chlorine solution. The chlorinated water shall be
retained in the main for at least 24 hours, during which time all
valves and hydrants in the section treated shall be operated in order
to disinfect the appurtenances.
At the end of this 24 hour period, the treated water shall contain no
less than 10 milligrams per liter chlorine throughout the length of the
main.
3.03 SLUG METHOD
A. A slug of chlorinated water flows slowly through the waterline at a
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concentration of at least 100 mg/L. Chlorine residual is measured
during a 3 hour contact time. If residual falls below 50 mg/L,
additional chlorine is added to bring the residual back up to 100 mg/L.
3.04 FINAL FLUSHING
A. After the applicable retention period, the heavily chlorinated water
shall be flushed from the main until the chlorine concentration in the
water leaving the main is no higher than that generally prevailing in
the system, or less than 3 milligrams per liter. Chlorine residual
determination shall be made to ascertain that the heavily chlorinated
water has been removed from the pipe line. Heavily chlorinated water
shall be de-chlorinated with sodium thiosulfate prior to discharge to
the water course or sanitary/storm sewers.
B. A container or tanker truck shall be utilized to dechlorinate. The
water shall be dechlorinated in batches, or in a controlled manner if
continuous. If continuous, both the tank discharge rate and
dechlorination chemical feed rate shall be controlled. Do not over
feed dechlorination chemical.
3.05 BACTERIOLOGIC TEST
A. After final flushing, and before the water main is placed in service, a
sample or samples shall be collected from the end of the line and
tested for bacteriologic quality and shall show the absence of coliform
organisms. If the number and frequency of samples is not prescribed by
the public health authority having jurisdiction, at least one sample
shall be collected from chlorinated supplies where a chlorine residual
is maintained throughout the new main. From unchlorinated supplies at
least two samples shall be collected at least 24 hours apart.
B. In the case of extremely long mains, it is desirable that samples be
collected the length of the line as well as at its end.
C. Samples for bacteriologic analysis shall be collected in sterile
bottles treated with sodium thiosulphate. No hose or fire hydrant
shall be used in collection of samples. A suggested sampling tap
consists of a standard corporation cock installed in the main with a
copper tube gooseneck assembly. After samples have been collected the
gooseneck assembly may be removed, and retained for future use.
3.05 REPETITION OF PROCEDURE
A. If the initial disinfection fails to produce satisfactory samples,
disinfection shall be repeated until satisfactory samples have been
obtained. When the samples are satisfactory, the main may be placed in
service.
END OF SECTION
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Section TS5
VALVES, HYDRANTS, AND ACCESSORIES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Valves
B. Fire Hydrants
C. Valve Boxes
D. Related Items
1.02 RELATED SECTIONS
A. Section 02621: Water Mains – HDPE
B. Section 02615 – DIP
1.03 QUALITY CONTROL
A. Supervision:
Provide full time supervisor trained and familiar with the work to be
undertaken.
B. Workmanship:
All workmen shall be skilled and experienced in the specified work.
1.04 SUBMITTALS
Shop drawings:
Submit shop drawings to the Engineer within 30 days after award of Contract in
accordance with Section 01340.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 VALVES
A. 8” & 4” Gate Valves
Valves 12” and smaller shall be resilient wedge type rated for 250 psig
cold water working pressure. All ferrous components shall be ductile
iron, ASTM A536. Valves 3”-12” shall be in full compliance with AWWA
C515. The words “D.I.” or “Ductile Iron” shall be cast on the valve.
The wedge shall be ductile iron or bronze encapsulated with EPDM
rubber.
The wedge shall be symmetrical and seal equally well with flow in
either direction.
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The gate valve stem and wedge nut shall be copper alloy in accordance
with Section 4.4.5.1 of the AWWA C515 Standard Stainless Steel stems
are not acceptable. The NRS stem must have an integral thrust collar
in accordance with Section 4.4.5.3 of AWWA C515 Standard. Two-piece
stem collars are not acceptable. The wedge nut shall be independent of
the wedge and held in place on three sides by the wedge to prevent
possible misalignment.
Valves shall be certified by NSF to Standard 61.
Bolting materials shall be 304 stainless steel and may have either
regular square or hexagonal heads with dimensions conforming to ANSI
B18.2.1. Metric size socket head cap screws, therefore, are not
allowed.
The operating nut shall be constructed of ductile iron and shall have
four flats at stem connection to ensure even input torque to the stem.
Clearview master meter bypass valve shall be supplied with a hand wheel
operator.
All gaskets shall be pressure-energized O-Rings.
Stem shall be sealed by three O-Rings. The top two O-Rings shall be
replaceable with valve fully open and while subject to full rated
working pressure. O-Rings set in a cartridge shall not be allowed.
Valve shall have thrust washers located with (1) above and (1) below
the thrust collar to ensure trouble-free operation of the valve.
All internal and external surfaces of the valve body and bonnet shall
have a fusion-bonded-epoxy coating, complying with ANSI/AWWA C550,
applied electrostatically prior to assembly.
Valves shall be American Flow Control’s Series 2500 Ductile Iron
Resilient Wedge Gate Valve or equal.
C. 24” Gate valve:
2.02 FIRE HYDRANTS
A. All fire hydrants shall comply with requirements of "AWWA Standard for
Fire Hydrants for Ordinary Water Works Service" C502 except as amended
herein.
B. All hydrants shall have replaceable "breakable" sections. Hydrants
shall be compression type closing with line pressure. Hydrants shall
have inlet connection of 6 inch size with standard flange connection
for direct bolting to auxiliary gate valve.
C. All hydrants shall have two hose outlets with National Standard 2-1/2
inch hose threads, and on 4-1/2 inch steamer connection with National
Standard threads. Operating nut shall conform to National Standard
measurements.
D. Valve opening shall be 5-1/4 inch.
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E. Hydrant valve shall open on counter-clockwise rotation of the operating
nut.
F. Hydrants shall be painted a finish coat of red above the ground line.
G. Burial depths for hydrants will and may vary, but shall not be less
than 4 feet. The steamer connection shall not be less than 12 inches
nor greater than 24 inches above finish grade. The contractor shall
furnish and install all spool pieces as may be necessary to adjust
hydrants to the proper height.
H. Hydrants to be K81A Guardian Fire Hydrant as manufactured by Kennedy
Valve Co., Claw Medallion, Mueller Centurion, or equal. Hydrants shall
have non-rising stem, and stainless steel bolts and nuts.
2.03 VALVE BOXES
A. Valve boxes:
Valve boxes shall be trench adapter by American Flow Control.
2.04 LOCATOR WIRE
A. Locator wire for open trench installations shall be 12 AWG solid copper
insulated wire or 12 AWG copperclad steel wire. Install wire in the trench
with the main. All wire connections shall be DryConn direct bury lug or
wire nuts by Copperhead Farwest, or approved equal.
B. Locator wire for trenchless installations shall be 12 AWG copper wire
insulated with a minimum 30 mil polyethylene jacket.
C. Install access ports at 1,000 feet max. intervals as detailed on plans. All
valves, air release vaults, hydrants, flushing assemblies and blow-offs
shall have access ports as well as every 1,000 feet. Access ports shall be
Snakepit Lite duty box, color blue, by Copperhead Industries, CP Test
Services, or equal.
Contractor to field verify continuity of wire between access ports after
installation in the presence of Owner personnel. Payment for locator wire will
be subject to successful continuity test and report.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 VALVES AND VALVE BOXES
A. Valves and valve boxes shall be set plumb. Each valve box shall be
placed directly over the valve it serves, with the top of the box
brought flush with the finished grade. After being placed in proper
position, earth shall be filled in around each valve box and thoroughly
tamped for a distance on each side of the box of 4 feet at the top of
the pipe and 2 feet measured at the top of the trench.
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B. Each valve shall be inspected before installation to ensure that all
foreign substances have been removed from within the valve body, and
shall be opened and closed to see that all parts are in first-class
working condition.
3.02 FIRE HYDRANTS
A. Hydrants shall be set at such an elevation that the minimum pipe cover
is provided throughout the length of the branch supply line and that
the nozzles are at least 12 inches and not more than 24 inches above
the ground.
B. Each hydrant shall be set on a concrete foundation not less than 18
inches square and 6 inches thick. To prevent the hydrant from blowing
off the supply connection, the bowl of each hydrant shall be blocked
against the end of the trench with concrete blocks, or it shall be tied
to the pipe with suitable rods or clamps.
C. Hydrant drainage shall be provided by installing around the hydrant,
and below the top of the hydrant supply pipe, not less than 7 cubic
feet of a mixture of two parts gravel or crushed stone retained on a
3/4 inch screen to one part of coarse sand.
D. All hydrants shall stand plumb. Hydrants with pumper nozzles shall
have their hose nozzles parallel with, and the pumper nozzle
perpendicular to, the curb line. Hydrants having hose nozzles 90 degree
apart shall be set so that the line bisecting the angle between the
nozzles is perpendicular to the curb line. Hydrants located behind
curbs where the sidewalks extend close to, or abut against, the curb
shall be set that no portion of the pumper or hose nozzle caps will be
less than 6 inches nor more than 12 inches from the gutter face of the
curb. Were set in a parking between the curb and sidewalk, or between
the sidewalk and property line, no portion of the hydrant or nozzle cap
shall be within 6 inches of the sidewalk.
E. Immediately before installation of a hydrant, the following operations
shall be performed: (a) the hydrant shall be carefully inspected; (b)
the hydrant interior shall be thoroughly cleaned; (c) the hydrant shall
be opened and closed as many times as may be necessary to determine if
all parts are in proper working order, with valves seating properly and
the drain valve operating freely; and (d) the packing gland checked to
determine if the packing is in place and the gland nut properly
tightened. All Hydrants installed shall have bags placed and taped in
place over hydrant until water service becomes available in main.
END OF SECTION
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DIRECTIONAL BORING SPECIFICATIONS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 Work Included
1.02 Quality Assurance
1.03 Submittals
A. WORK PLAN
B. EQUIPMENT
C. MATERIAL
D. PERSONNEL
PART 2 - EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
2.01 General
2.02 Boring System
A. BORING RIG
B. BORE HEAD
C. MUD MOTORS
D. DRILL PIPE
2.03 Guidance System
2.04 Boring Fluid (Mud) System
A. MIXING SYSTEM
B. BORING FLUIDS
C. DELIVERY SYSTEM
2.05 Other Equipment
A. PIPE ROLLERS
B. PIPE RAMMERS
C. RESTRICTIONS
PART 3 - OPERATIONS
3.01 General
3.02 Personnel Requirements
3.03 Drilling Procedures
A. SITE PREPARATION
B. BORE PATH SURVEY
C. UTILITY LOCATES
D. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
E. SAFETY
F. PIPE
G. PILOT HOLE
H. REAMING
I. PULL-BACK
3.04 Testing
3.05 Site Restoration
3.06 Record Keeping, As-Builts
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 Work Included
The work specified in this section consists of furnishing and installing underground utilities using
the directional boring (horizontal directional drilling, HDD) method of installation, also commonly
referred to as guided horizontal boring. This work shall include all services, equipment, materials,
and labor for the complete and proper installation, testing, restoration of underground utilities and
environmental protection and restoration.
1.02 Quality Assurance
The requirements set forth in this document specify a wide range of procedural precautions nec-
essary to insure that the very basic, essential aspects of a proper directional bore installation are
adequately controlled. Strict adherence shall be required under specifically covered conditions
outlined in this specification. Adherence to the specifications contained herein, or the Engineer’s
approval of any aspect of any directional bore operation covered by this specification, shall in no
way relieve the Contractor of their ultimate responsibility for the satisfactory completion of the work
authorized under the Contract.
1.03 Submittals
A. WORK PLAN: Prior to beginning work, the Contractor must submit to the Engineer a general
work plan outlining the procedure and schedule to be used to execute the project. Plan should
document the thoughtful planning required to successfully complete the project.
B. EQUIPMENT: Contractor will submit specifications on directional boring equipment to be used
to ensure that the equipment will be adequate to complete the project. Spares inventory shall be
included.
C. MATERIAL: Specifications on material to be used shall be submitted to Engineer. Material shall
include the pipe, fittings and any other item which is to be an installed component of the project.
D. PERSONNEL: Documentation of training and relevant experience of personnel shall be submit-
ted.
PART 2 - EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
2.01 General
The directional boring equipment shall consist of a directional boring rig of sufficient capacity to
perform the bore and pullback the pipe, a boring fluid mixing & delivery system of sufficient capaci-
ty to successfully complete the crossing, a guidance system to accurately guide boring operations
and trained and competent personnel to operate the system. All equipment shall be in good, safe
operating condition with sufficient supplies, materials and spare parts on hand to maintain the
system in good working order for the duration of this project.
2.02 Boring System
A. BORING RIG: The directional boring machine shall consist of a hydraulically powered system
to rotate, push and pull hollow drill pipe into the ground at a variable angle while delivering a pres-
surized fluid mixture to a guidable drill (bore) head. The machine shall be anchored to the ground
to withstand the pulling, pushing and rotating pressure required to complete the crossing. The hy-
draulic power system shall be self-contained with sufficient pressure and volume to power boring
operations. Hydraulic system shall be free of leaks. Rig shall have a system to monitor and record
maximum pull-back pressure during pull-back operations. The rig shall be grounded during boring
and pull-back operations. Sufficient spares shall be kept on hand for any break-downs which can
be reasonably anticipated.
B. BORE HEAD: The bore head shall be steerable by changing it’s rotation and shall
provide the necessary cutting surfaces and boring fluid jets.
C. MUD MOTORS (if required): Mud motors shall be of adequate power to turn the
required boring tools.
D. DRILL PIPE: Shall be constructed of high quality 4130 seamless tubing, grade D or
better, with threaded box and pins. Tool joints should be hardened to 32-36 RC.
2.03 Guidance System
The Guidance System shall be of a proven type and shall be setup and operated by personnel
trained and experienced with this system. The Operator shall be aware of any magnetic anoma-
lies and shall consider such influences in the operation of the guidance system if using a mag-
netic system.
2.04 Boring Fluid (Mud) System
A. MIXING SYSTEM: A self-contained, closed, boring fluid mixing system shall be of sufficient size
to mix and deliver boring fluid composed of bentonite clay, potable water and appropriate addi-
tives. Mixing system shall be able to molecularly shear individual bentonite particles from the dry
powder to avoid clumping and ensure thorough mixing. The boring fluid reservoir tank shall be a
minimum of ____ gallons. Mixing system shall continually agitate the boring fluid during boring
operations.
B. Boring FLUIDS: Drilling fluid shall be composed of clean water and an appropriate additive.
Water shall be from a clean source with a pH of 8.5 - 10. Water of a lower pH or with excessive
calcium shall be treated with the appropriate amount of sodium carbonate or equal. The water
and additives shall be mixed thoroughly and be absent of any clumps or clods. No hazardous ad-
ditives may be used. Boring fluid shall be maintained at a viscosity sufficient to suspend cuttings
and maintain the integrity of bore wall.
C. DELIVERY SYSTEM: The mud pumping system shall have a minimum capacity of ____ GPM
and be capable of delivering the boring fluid at a constant minimum pressure of ______ psi. The
delivery system shall have filters in-line to prevent solids from being pumped into the drill pipe.
Connections between the pump and drill pipe shall be relatively leak-free. Used boring fluid and
boring fluid spilled during boring operations shall be contained and properly diposed of. A berm,
minimum of 12” high, shall be maintained around boring equipment, boring fluid mixing system,
entry and exit pits and boring fluid recycling system (if used) to prevent spills into the surrounding
environment. Pumps and or vacuum truck(s) of sufficient size shall be in place to convey excess
boring fluid from containment areas to storage facilities.
2.05 Other Equipment:
A. PIPE ROLLERS: Pipe rollers, if required, shall be of sufficient size to fully support the weight of
the pipe while being hydro-tested and during pull-back operations. Sufficient number of rollers
shall used to prevent excess sagging of pipe.
B. PIPE RAMMERS/PULLERS: Hydraulic or pneumatic pipe rammers or pullers may only be used
if necessary and with the authorization of Engineer.
2.05 Other Equipment
Other devices or utility placement systems for providing horizontal thrust other than those previ-
ously defined in the preceding sections shall not be used unless approved by the Engineer prior
to commencement of the work. Consideration for approval will be made on an individual basis
for each specified location. The proposed device or system will be evaluated prior to approval or
rejection on its potential ability to complete the utility placement satisfactorily without undue stop-
page and to maintain line and grade within the tolerances prescribed by the particular conditions
of the project.
PART 3 - OPERATIONS
3.01 General
The Engineer must be notified 48 hours in advance of starting work. The Directional Bore shall not
begin until the Engineer is present at the job site and agrees that proper preparations for the oper-
ation have been made. The Engineer approval for beginning the installation shall in no way relieve
the Contractor of the ultimate responsibility for the satisfactory completion of the work as autho-
rized under the Contract. It shall be the responsibility of Engineer to provide inspection personnel
at such times as appropriate without causing undue hardship by reason of delay to the Contractor.
3.02 Personnel Requirements
All personnel shall be fully trained in their respective duties as part of the directional boring crew
and in safety. Training shall be provided specific to the project if any potential hazards may be
encountered which has not already been included in personnel’s training.
3.03 Boring Procedure
A. SITE PREPARATION: Prior to any alterations to work-site, contractor shall photograph or video
tape entire work area, including entry and exit points. One copy of which shall be given to Engi-
neer and one copy to remain with contractor for a period of one year following the completion of
the project.
Work site as indicated on drawings, within right-of-way, shall be graded or filled to provide a level
working area. No alterations beyond what is required for operations are to be made. Contractor
shall confine all activities to designated work areas.
B. BORE PATH SURVEY: Entire drill path shall be accurately surveyed with entry and exit stakes
placed in the appropriate locations within the areas indicated on drawings. If contractor is using a
magnetic guidance system, drill path will be surveyed for any surface geo-magnetic variations or
anomalies.
C. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: Contractor shall place silt fence between all boring opera-
tions and any drainage, wetland, waterway or other area designated for such protection by con-
tract documents, state, federal and local regulations. Additional environmental protection neces-
sary to contain any hydraulic or boring fluid spills shall be put in place, including berms, liners,
turbidity curtains and other measures. Contractor shall adhere to all applicable environmental
regulations. Fuel or oil may not be stored in bulk containers within 200’ of any water-body or wet-
land.
D. UTILITY LOCATES: Contactor shall notify all companies with underground utilities in the work
area via the state or local “one-call” to obtain utility locates. Once the utilities have been located
Contractor shall physically identify the exact location of the utilities by vaccuum or hand excava-
tion, when possible, in order to determine the actual location and path of any underground utilities
which might be within 20 feet of the bore path. Contractor shall not commence boring operations
until the location of all underground utilities within the work area have been verified.
E. SAFETY: Contractor shall adhere to all applicable state, federal and local safety regulations
and all operations shall be conducted in a safe manner. Safety meetings shall be conducted at
least weekly with a written record of attendance and topic submitted to Engineer.
F. PIPE: Pipe shall be connected together in one length prior to pull-back operations, if space
permits. Steel pipe welds will be X-rayed prior to being placed in bore hole. Pipe will be placed
on pipe rollers before pulling into bore hole with rollers spaced close enough to prevent excessive
sagging of pipe.
G. PILOT HOLE: Pilot hole shall be drilled on bore path with no deviations greater than 5% of
depth over a length of 100’. In the event that pilot does deviate from bore path more than 5% of
depth in 100’, contractor will notify Engineer and Engineer may require contractor to pull-back and
re-drill from the location along bore path before the deviation.
In the event that a boring fluid fracture, inadvertent returns or returns loss occurs during pilot hole
boring operations, contractor shall cease boring, wait at least 30 minutes, inject a quantity of bor-
ing fluid with a viscosity exceeding 120 seconds as measured by a March funnel and then wait
another 30 minutes. If mud fracture or returns loss continues, contractor will cease operations and
notify Engineer. Engineer and contractor will discuss additional options and work will then proceed
accordingly.
H. REAMING: Upon successful completion of pilot hole, contractor will ream bore hole to a mini-
mum of 25% greater than outside diameter of pipe using the appropriate tools. Contractor will not
attempt to ream at one time more than the boring equipment and mud system are designed to
safely handle.
I. PULL-BACK: After successfully reaming bore hole to the required diameter, contractor will pull
the pipe through the bore hole. In front of the pipe will be a swivel. Once pull-back operations have
commenced, operations must continue without interruption until pipe is completely pulled into
bore hole. During pull-back operations contractor will not apply more than the maximum safe pipe
pull pressure at any time.
In the event that pipe becomes stuck, contractor will cease pulling operations to allow any poten-
tial hydro-lock to subside and will commence pulling operations. If pipe remains stuck, contractor
will notify Engineer. Engineer and contractor will discuss options and then work will proceed ac-
cordingly.
3.04 Pipe Testing
Following successful pull-back of pipe, contractor will hydro-test pipe using potable water for a
period of __ hours at a pressure of ____ psi. A calibrated pressure recorder will be used to record
the pressure during the test period. This record will presented to Engineer.
After successful completion of hydro-test, pipe will pigged dry.
3.05 Site Restoration
Following boring operations, contractor will de-mobilize equipment and restore the work-site to
original condition. All excavations will be backfilled and compacted to 95% of original density.
Landscaping will be restored to original.
3.06 Record Keeping, As-Builts
Contractor shall maintain a daily project log of boring operations and a guidance system log with a
copy given to Engineer at completion of project. As-built drawings shall be certified as to accuracy
by contractor.
Third-party verification of as-built drawings may be done, at owner’s expense.
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General Decision Number: KS100010 07/22/2011 KS10
Superseded General Decision Number: KS20080010
State: Kansas
Construction Types: Heavy and Highway
Counties: Johnson, Miami and Wyandotte Counties in Kansas.
HEAVY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Modification Number Publication Date
0 03/12/2010
1 03/19/2010
2 04/02/2010
3 05/07/2010
4 05/28/2010
5 06/04/2010
6 06/25/2010
7 07/09/2010
8 07/23/2010
9 08/13/2010
10 09/03/2010
11 10/08/2010
12 10/15/2010
13 10/29/2010
14 01/21/2011
15 02/11/2011
16 04/08/2011
17 04/15/2011
18 05/06/2011
19 05/13/2011
20 05/20/2011
21 06/03/2011
22 07/01/2011
23 07/22/2011
BOIL0083-001 01/01/2010
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BOILERMAKER......................$ 32.31 21.66
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BRKS0015-002 04/01/2011
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Bricklayer, Stonemason...........$ 33.40 15.60
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HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION
JOHNSON AND WYANDOTTE COUNTIES
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CARPENTER........................$ 33.70 14.25
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CARP0007-014 04/01/2010
HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION
MIAMI COUNTY
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CARPENTER........................$ 31.53 14.25
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ELEC0053-001 08/29/1999
JOHNSON (EAST OF MONTICELLO, OLATHE, AND SPRING HILL TOWNSHIPS)
AND WYANDOTTE COUNTIES
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Line Construction:
TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH
WORK INCLUDING CATV WORK:
CABLE SPLICERS; AIR
PRESSURE TECHNICIANS;
CENTRAL OFFICE EQUIPMENT
MAN........................$ 17.23 28.75%+2.00
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
(TRENCHERS AND ALL OTHER
EQUIPMENT).................$ 14.34 28.75%+2.00
GROUNDMAN - WINCH DRIVER...$ 12.38 28.75%+2.00
GROUNDMAN..................$ 9.98 28.75%+2.00
TELEPHONE LINEMAN AND
INSTALLER REPAIRMAN; CATV
TERMINATOR; EQUIPMENT
OPERATOR (1/4 YD. BACKHOE
AND LARGER AND D-4
CRAWLERS AND LARGER).......$ 16.36 28.75%+2.00
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ELEC0053-002 08/30/2010
JOHNSON COUNTY (EAST OF MONTICELLO, OLATHE, AND SPRING HILL
TOWNSHIPS) AND WYANDOTTE COUNTIES
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Line Construction:
LINE CONSTRUCTION:
GROUNDMAN POWDERMAN........$ 26.84 13.08
GROUNDMAN..................$ 25.44 12.53
LINEMAN OPERATOR...........$ 35.82 15.89
LINEMEN....................$ 38.40 16.81
POLE TREATING:
POLE TREATING GROUNDMAN....$ 23.54 12.53
POLE TREATING SPECIALIST...$ 40.18 18.02
POLE TREATING TRUCK DRIVER.$ 25.23 13.08
TRANSMISSION LINES:
(RAILROAD AND CROSS
COUNTRY)
GROUNDMAN, POWDERMAN.......$ 23.10 33%+4.75
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GROUNDMAN..................$ 21.56 33%+4.75
LINEMAN OPERATOR...........$ 30.92 33%+4.75
LINEMAN....................$ 33.45 33%+4.75
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ELEC0124-005 12/27/2009
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Communication Technician.........$ 32.43 18.49
Electricians, Including Low
Voltage..........................$ 32.43 18.49
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ELEC0304-001 07/01/2010
JOHNSON (Except that portion East of Monticello, Olathe, and
Spring Hill Townships); MIAMI COUNTY
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Cable Splicer....................$ 32.90 4.76+29.75%
Groundman........................$ 19.55 4.76+29.75%
Line truck and equipment
operators........................$ 27.11 4.76+29.75%
Linemen..........................$ 32.90 4.76+29.75%
Traffic signal technician........$ 32.90 4.76+29.75%
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ENGI0101-009 04/01/2011
HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION
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Power equipment operators:
GROUP 1.....................$ 32.33 13.88
GROUP 2.....................$ 31.29 13.88
OILERS/DRIVERS (ALL TYPES)..$ 30.17 13.88
OILERS......................$ 26.82 13.88
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS CLASSIFICATIONS
GROUP 1 - Asphalt roller operator, finish; asphalt paver and
spreader; asphalt plant operator; concrete plant operator;
la tourneau rooter (all tiller types); concrete mixer
paver; slip form paver operator (CMI, Rex, Gomeco or
equal); finishing machine operator; auto grader or trimmer
or sub-grader; side discharge spreader; concrete pump
operator; back hoe; blade operator (all types); bulldozer
operator; high loader - fork lift - skid loader (all
types); quad track; scraper operators (all types); push
cat; ditching machine; boilers - 2; booster pump on dredge;
dredge engineman, dredge operator; tow boat operator;
hoisting engineer (2 active drums); crane operator; derrick
or derrick trucks; drag line operator; pile drive operator;
pitman crane or boom truck (all types); shovel operator;
truck crane; clamshell operator; drilling or boring machine
(rotary - self propelled); boring machine (truck or crane
mounted); skimmer scoop operator; mucking machine operator;
sideboom cats; locomotive operator (standard gage);
drillcat with compressor mounted (self-contained) or
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similar type self propelled rotary drill (not air tract);
mechanics and welders (field andplants); wood and log
chippers (all types); greaser
GROUP 2 - A-Frame truck operator, articulated dump truck;
hoisting engine (one drum); roller operator (with or
without blades); boilers (1); distributor operator; fireman
rig; tank car heater operator (combination boiler and
booster); chip spreader; back filler operator; farm tractor
(all attachments); multiple compactor; concrete mixer
operator, skip loader; elevating grader operator; pavement
breaker, self-propelled hydra-hammer (or similar type);
power shield; churn drill operator; concrete saws (self
propelled); conveyor operator; float operator; form grader
operator; screening and washing plant; siphons and jets;
vibrating machine operator (not hand held); crusher
operator; conveyor operator; paymill operator; maintenance
operator; welding machine; compressor, pumps;
self-propelled street broom or sweeper; stump cutting
machine; straw blower.
FOOTNOTE:
HOURLY PREMIUMS
FOLLOWING CLASSIFICATIONS SHALL RECEIVE ($1.00) ABOVE GROUP 1
RATE: Clamshells - 3 yd. capacity or over - crane or rigs,
80 ft. of boom or over (including jib) - draglines, 3
yd.capacity or over - piledrivers 80 ft. of boom or over
(including jib) - shovels & backhoes, 3 yd. capacity or
over.
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IRON0010-003 04/01/2011
HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION
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Ironworkers:
JOHNSON, WYANDOTTE COUNTIES.$ 28.50 24.30
MIAMI COUNTY
(All other work)...........$ 24.50 21.78
(Only to include major
bridge crossings over a
body of water, power
plants, new major dam or
lock projects, major
missile site alterations
and new television tower
projects)..................$ 27.50 21.78
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HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION
MIAMI COUNTY
Rates Fringes
Laborers:
GROUP 1.....................$ 26.64 12.49
GROUP 2.....................$ 27.85 12.49
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LABORERS CLASSIFICATIONS
GROUP 1: General laborer - Carpenter Tenders, Salamander
Tenders, Loading Trucks under bins, Hoppers and Conveyors,
Track Men and all other General Laborers, Air Tool
Operator, Cement Handler (Bulk or Sack), Chain or Concrete
Saw, Deck Hands, Dump Man or earth fill, Georgie Buggies
Man, Material Batch Hopper Man, Scale Man, Material Mixer
Man,(except on Manholes), Coffer Dams, Abatments and Pier
Hole Men working below ground, Riprap Pavers Rock, Black or
Brick Signal Man, Scaffolds over ten feet not self
supported from ground up, Skipmanor concrete, paving, Wire
Mash Setters or concrete paving, Pipelayer on all work in
connection with Sewer, Water, Gas.Gasoline, Oil, Drainage
Pipe, Conduit Pipe, Tile and Duct Lines and all other
pipelines whether pressurized or non-pressurized,
regardless of type of material, Power Tool Operator, all
work in connection with Hydraulic or General Dredging
Operatons, Form Setter Helpers Pudlers (paving only),
Crusher Feeder, Men handling creosote ties on creosote
materials, Men working with and handling epoxy material or
materials (where special protection is required), Topper of
Standing Trees, Batter Board Man on Pipe and Ditch work,
Feeder Man on Wood Pulvarizer Board and Willow Mat Weavers
and Cable Tiers on River Work, all Laborers working on
underground tunnels where compressed air is not used.
GROUP 2: Spreader or Screed Man on Asphalt Machine, Asphalt
Raker, Grade Checker, Mill Setter, Concrete Specialist,
Vibrator Man, Concrete Saw over 5 hp., Laser Beam Man,
Barco Tamper, Jackson or any other similar Tamp, Wagon
Driller, Churn Drills, Air Track Drills and all other
similar Drills, Cutting Torch Man, Form Setters, Liners and
Stringline Men on Concrete Paving, curb, Gutters and etc.,
Hot Mastic Kettleman, Hot Tar Applicator, Hand Blade
Operators, Manhole Builders Helpers and Mortar Men on Brick
or Block Manholes, Sand Blasting and Gunnite Nozzle Men,
Rubbing Concrete, Air Tool Operator in Tunnels, Head Pipe
Layer on Sewer work, Manhole Builder (Brick or Block),
Dynamite and Powder Men, Welder, Hazardous Waste Work.
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HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION
JOHNSON AND WYANDOTTE COUNTIES
Rates Fringes
Laborers:
GROUP 1.....................$ 26.64 12.49
GROUP 2.....................$ 27.85 12.49
LABORERS CLASSIFICATIONS
GROUP 1: General laborer - Carpenter Tenders, Salamander
Tenders, Loading Trucks under bins, Hoppers and Conveyors,
Track Men and all other General Laborers, Air Tool
Operator, Cement Handler (Bulk or Sack), Chain or Concrete
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Saw, Deck Hands, Dump Man or earth fill, Georgie Buggies
Man, Material Batch Hopper Man, Scale Man, Material Mixer
Man,(except on Manholes), Coffer Dams, Abatments and Pier
Hole Men working below ground, Riprap Pavers Rock, Black or
Brick Signal Man, Scaffolds over ten feet not self
supported from ground up, Skipmanor concrete, paving, Wire
Mash Setters or concrete paving, Pipelayer on all work in
connection with Sewer, Water, Gas.Gasoline, Oil, Drainage
Pipe, Conduit Pipe, Tile and Duct Lines and all other
pipelines whether pressurized or non-pressurized,
regardless of type of material, Power Tool Operator, all
work in connection with Hydraulic or General Dredging
Operatons, Form Setter Helpers Pudlers (paving only),
Crusher Feeder, Men handling creosote ties on creosote
materials, Men working with and handling epoxy material or
materials (where special protection is required), Topper of
Standing Trees, Batter Board Man on Pipe and Ditch work,
Feeder Man on Wood Pulvarizer Board and Willow Mat Weavers
and Cable Tiers on River Work, all Laborers working on
underground tunnels where compressed air is not used.
GROUP 2: Spreader or Screed Man on Asphalt Machine, Asphalt
Raker, Grade Checker, Mill Setter, Concrete Specialist,
Vibrator Man, Concrete Saw over 5 hp., Laser Beam Man,
Barco Tamper, Jackson or any other similar Tamp, Wagon
Driller, Churn Drills, Air Track Drills and all other
similar Drills, Cutting Torch Man, Form Setters, Liners and
Stringline Men on Concrete Paving, curb, Gutters and etc.,
Hot Mastic Kettleman, Hot Tar Applicator, Hand Blade
Operators, Manhole Builders Helpers and Mortar Men on Brick
or Block Manholes, Sand Blasting and Gunnite Nozzle Men,
Rubbing Concrete, Air Tool Operator in Tunnels, Head Pipe
Layer on Sewer work, Manhole Builder (Brick or Block),
Dynamite and Powder Men, Welder, Hazardous Waste Work.
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PAIN0003-002 04/01/2010
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Painters:
Brush & roller..............$ 28.31 13.61
Paperhangers................$ 28.81 13.61
Sandblast - base............$ 29.43 13.61
Sandblast: bridge, stage,
erected steel, and storage
bin and tank................$ 29.43 13.61
Spray storage bin and
tanks; Spray elevated
tanks; Stageman - spray;
Bridge - spray; Steelman -
spray.......................$ 29.43 13.61
Spray.......................$ 29.43 13.61
Stepplejack - spray or
sandblast...................$ 33.50 13.61
Stepplejack.................$ 33.50 13.61
Storage bin and tanks,
elevated takns,
stageman, beltman, bridge-
man, steelman; elevator
shaft.......................$ 29.43 13.61
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PLAS0518-012 04/01/2011
HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION
JOHNSON AND WYANDOTTE COUNTIES
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CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER...$ 28.84 13.88
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PLUM0008-005 06/01/2011
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PLUMBER
Johnson and Wyandotte.......$ 33.80 20.41
Miami.......................$ 34.36 20.41
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PIPEFITTER.......................$ 39.58 19.07
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SFKS0669-001 04/01/2011
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SPRINKLER FITTER.................$ 29.41 15.5
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SHEE0002-004 07/01/2011
Rates Fringes
Sheet metal worker...............$ 38.39 17.04
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TEAM0541-004 04/01/2010
HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION
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Truck drivers:
GROUP 1.....................$ 29.21 11.35
GROUP 2.....................$ 28.64 11.35
GROUP 3.....................$ 28.12 11.35
TRUCK DRIVER CLASSIFICATIONS
GROUP 1: Mechanics and welders-field; A-frame low boy - boom
truck driver.
GROUP 2: Articulated dump truck; insley wagons: dump trucks,
excavating, 5 cu. yds. and over, dumpsters, half-tracks,
speedace, euclids and similar excavating equipment material
trucks; tandem two teams; semi-trailers, winch trucks-fork
trucks; distributor drivers and operators; agitator and
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transit mix; tank wagon drivers, tandem or semi.; one team;
station wagons; pickup truck; material trucks, single axle;
tank wagon drivers, single axle
GROUP 3: Oilers, greasers-field
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TEAM0541-008 03/25/2000
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Traffic control service driver...$ 14.15 2.44+a
a. PAID HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, Decoration Day, July 4th,
Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Employee's
birthday and 2 personal days.
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WELDERS - Receive rate prescribed for craft performing
operation to which welding is incidental.
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Unlisted classifications needed for work not included within
the scope of the classifications listed may be added after
award only as provided in the labor standards contract clauses
(29CFR 5.5 (a) (1) (ii)).
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In the listing above, the "SU" designation means that rates
listed under the identifier do not reflect collectively
bargained wage and fringe benefit rates. Other designations
indicate unions whose rates have been determined to be
prevailing.
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WAGE DETERMINATION APPEALS PROCESS
1.) Has there been an initial decision in the matter? This can
be:
* an existing published wage determination
* a survey underlying a wage determination
* a Wage and Hour Division letter setting forth a position on
a wage determination matter
* a conformance (additional classification and rate) ruling
On survey related matters, initial contact, including requests
for summaries of surveys, should be with the Wage and Hour
Regional Office for the area in which the survey was conducted
because those Regional Offices have responsibility for the
Davis-Bacon survey program. If the response from this initial
contact is not satisfactory, then the process described in 2.)
and 3.) should be followed.
With regard to any other matter not yet ripe for the formal
process described here, initial contact should be with the
Branch of Construction Wage Determinations. Write to:
Branch of Construction Wage Determinations
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Wage and Hour Division
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20210
2.) If the answer to the question in 1.) is yes, then an
interested party (those affected by the action) can request
review and reconsideration from the Wage and Hour Administrator
(See 29 CFR Part 1.8 and 29 CFR Part 7). Write to:
Wage and Hour Administrator
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20210
The request should be accompanied by a full statement of the
interested party's position and by any information (wage
payment data, project description, area practice material,
etc.) that the requestor considers relevant to the issue.
3.) If the decision of the Administrator is not favorable, an
interested party may appeal directly to the Administrative
Review Board (formerly the Wage Appeals Board). Write to:
Administrative Review Board
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20210
4.) All decisions by the Administrative Review Board are final.
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END OF GENERAL DECISION
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