INSTALLATION OF GAS MAINS AND SERVICE LINES AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS - BID 05-11Clearwater
Gas System
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
FOR
Clearwater Gas System
Installation of Gas Mains, Service Lines
and House Piping at Various Locations
Bid Number: 05-11
Bid Date: December 15, 2010
Bid Time: 11:00AM
Prepared by:
Clearwater Gas System
400 North Myrtle Avenue
Clearwater, Florida 33758
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Description Page
00020 INVITATION TO BID 00020-1.
00100 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS 001,00-1
00100.01 Qualifications of Bidder 00100-1
00100.02 Bidder's Responsibility 00100-1
00100.03 Site Conditions 00100-2
00100.04 Omissions and Discrepancies 00100-2
00100.05 Bid Items and Estimated Quantities 00100-2
00100.06 Approved Materials and Equipment 00100-3
00100.07 Sample of Materials 00100-3
00100.08 Proposal Form 00100-3
00100.09 Withdrawal of Proposals 00100-4
00100.10 Bid Security 00100-4
00100.11 Opening of Proposals 00100-4
00100.12 Method of Award 00100-4
00100.13 Execution of Contract 00100-5
00100.14 Time of Completion 00100-5
00100.15 Liquidated Damages 00100-5
00100.16 Extensions of Time 00100-5
00100.17 Certificate of Insurance 00100-6
00100.18 Detailed Breakdown Sheet and Schedule of Prices 001.00-6
00100.19 Existing Materials and Equipment 00100-6
00100.20 Qualifications of Bidders 00100-6
00100.21 Standards 00100-6
00140 SUMMARY OF INFORMATION TO BIDDERS 00140-1
00140.01 Obtaining Plans and Specifications 00140-1
00140.02 Owner 00140-1
00140.03 Contract 00140-1
00140.04 Bid Security 00140-1
00140.05 Time of Completion 00140-1.
00140.06 Insurance Required 00140-1
00140.07 Scope of Work 00140-2
00300 BID FORMS 00300-1
00310 Proposal Form 00310-1
00320 Bid Schedule 00320-1
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00300 BID FORMS (Continued)
00330 Florida Trench Safety Act Acknowledgment 00330-1
00340 Public Entity Crimes Statement 00340-1
00400 BID SECURITY
00410 Certified Check, Cash or Bid Bond 00410-1
00500 CONTRACT FORMS
00510 Agreement 00510-1
00520 Contractor's Affidavit 00520-1
00530 Contractor's Release 00530-1
00540 Statement of Surety Company 00540-1
00600 BONDS AND CERTIFICATES
00610 Performance - Payment Bond 00610-1
00620 Certificate of Insurance 00620-1
00700 GENERAL CONDITIONS
00700.01 Definitions 00700-1
00700.02 Extent of Contract 00700-2
00700.03 Obligations of Contractor 00700-2
00700.04 Subcontracts 00700-3
00700.05 Separate Contracts 00700-3
00700.06 Bonds 00700-3
00700.07 Additional or Substitute Bond 00700-4
00700.08 Insurance 00700-4
00700.09 Proof of Insurance 00700-5
00700.10 Accidents and Claims 00700-5
00700.11 Mutual Responsibility of Contractors 00700-5
00700.12 Contractor's Liability 00700-6
00700.13 Familiarity with Contract Requirement 00700-6
00700.14 Patent Rights 00700-6
00700.15 Permits and Licenses 00700-7
00700.16 Laws and Regulations 00700-7
00700.17 Dimensions and Elevations 00700-7
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Section Descril)tion Page
00700 GENERAL CONDITIONS (Continued)
00700.18 Plans, Specifications and Shop Drawings 00700-7
00700.19 Drawings and Specifications Furnished to Contractors 00700-8
00700.20 Working Schedules and Progress Charts 00700-8
00700.21 Supervision and Responsibility of the Contractor 00700-9
00700.22 Serving Notice 00700-10
00700.23 Authority of Engineer 00700-10
00700.24 Observation of the Work 00700-10
00700.25 Examination of the Work 00700-11
00700.26 Protection of the Work and Property 00700-12
00700.27 Use of Completed Portions 00700-13
00700.28 The Owner's Right to Do Work 00700-13
00700.29 Alteration of Plans 00700-13
00700.30 Unauthorized Work 00700-14
00700.31 Claims for Extra Cost 00700-14
00700.32 Changes in the Work 00700-14
00700.33 Extra Work/Increased Compensation 00700-15
00700.34 Suspension of Work 00700-15
00700.35 Defective Work or Materials 00700-16
00700.36 Abandonment of Work 00700-16
00700.37 Forfeiture of Contract 00700-16
00700.38 The Owner's Right to Terminate Contract 00700-17
00700.39 Contractor's Right to Stop Work or Terminate Contract 00700-17
00700.40 No Waiver of Contract 00700-17
00700.41 No Estoppel 00700-17
00700.42 Time for Completion 00700-18
00700.43 Completion of Work Defined 00700-18
00700.44 Delays and Extensions of Time 00700-18
00700.45 Liquidated Damages 00700-18
00700.46 Prices 00700-19
00700.47 Partial Estimates and Payments 00700-19
00700.48 Payments Withheld 00700-19
00700.49 Liens and Final Payments 00700-20
00700.50 Final Approval and Acceptance of the Work 0070021
00800 SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS 00800-1
00900 ADDENDA 00900-1
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DIVISION 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
01000.01 Traffic Control 01000-1
01000.02 Materials, Equipment and Labor 01000-1
01000.03 Progress Photographs 01000-2
01000.04 Standards 01000-2
01000.05 Storage of Materials and Rights-of-Way 01.000-2
01000.06 Utilities 01000-3
01000.07 Safety and Health Regulations 01000-3
01000.08 Use of Chemicals 01000-3
01000.09 By-Passing of Sewage 01000-
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01000.10 Dewatering and Sewage Pumps 01000-3
01000.11 Lines, Grades and Construction Surveying 01000-4
01000.12 Tests 01.000-4
01000.13 Water and Power 01000-4
01000.14 Monuments and Landmarks 01000-4
01000.15 Detours 01000-5
01000.16 Existing Utilities 01000-5
01000.17 Sanitary Measures 01000-5
01000.18 Cleaning Up 01000-5
01000.19 Failure to Clean Up 01000-6
01000.20 Restoration of Surface 01000-
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01000.21 Project Record Drawings 01000-6
02005 MOBILIZATION
02221 TRENCHING, BACKFILLING & COMPACTING
FOR UTILITY SYSTEMS
02574 PAVEMENT REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT
02685 NATURAL GAS PIPELINE INSTALLATIONS
02696 DIRECTIONAL DRILL UTILITY PLACEMENT
02935 SODDING
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BI 1) RESPONSE FORM (05-11)
Item Quantity Description
1 1 LOT INSTALLATION OF GAS MAINS,
SERVICE LINES, AND HOIJSE PIPING
(per the attached Specifications and Bid Response Forms)
Contact Brian Langille at 727/562-4911, for any technical questions regarding this bid.
Please return hvo (2) copies of Bid Response
F.O.B. CLEARWATER
Start date:
Payment Terms: Net 30 Days
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BIDDER REPRESENTATION 0
I represent that this bid is submitted in compliance with all terms, conditions and specifications of the Invitation for Bid and that I am
authorized by the owners/principals to execute and submit this bid on behalf of the business identified below.
BUSINESS NAME: Florida Gas & Electric Corp.
STREET ADDRESS: 8011 Land O' bakes Boulevard
CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE: Land O'Lakes FL 34638
PRINT/TYPE NAME OF AUTHORIZED REP: David L. Runyan
TITLE/POSITION OF AUTHORIZED REP; Vice President
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED REP:
DATE SUBMITTED: December 14. 2010
PHONE NO: 813 996-0019 FAX NO: 8131-996-2919
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0 SECTION 00020
INVITATION TO BID
Sealed proposals will be received at the City of Clearwater, Purchasing Department, 100 South
Myrtle Avenue, Clearwater, Florida 33756, in Pinellas County, until on
at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read aloud in
the Conference Room, 100 South Myrtle Avenue, Clearwater, Florida 33756, for furnishing
necessary labor, materials, incidental items, and equipment for the City of Clearwater: Gas
System, Installation of Gas Mains and Service Lines at Various Locations. Specifications and
Contract Documents may be obtained from the City of Clearwater, Florida 33756, at no charge
and are available on-line @ www.myclearwater.com under the "Services" link at the top, or go
directly to the following link to view all active bids:
1-ittp://www.myclearwater.com/al2ps20/cityl2roiects/inv itationtobid.aspx
Questions regarding this bid should be directed to Brian Langille, Operations Manager -
(727) 562-4911. Sealed bids must be submitted on proposal forms as provided (or exact copies
thereof) marked Installation of Gas Mains, Service Lines and House Piping at Various
Locations, for the City of Clearwater, Florida.
All proposals must be accompanied by a certified check, bank draft, or bid bond in the amount of
ten percent (10%) of the base bid, made payable to the City of Clearwater. Which check, bank
draft or bid bond shall guarantee that should the proposal be accepted, the bidder will, within ten
(10) days after the acceptance of his proposal, enter into a contract with the City of Clearwater
for the services proposed to be performed and will at that time furnish performance and payment
bonds each in the amount of 30 percent (30%) of the contract, made payable to the City of
Clearwater, Florida, which bonds shall be adequate to guarantee the faithful performance of the
contract.
Proposals may be withdrawn prior to the date of opening, but no proposal may be withdrawn for
a period of ninety (90) days after the date of the opening of bids.
Plans, specifications and bid forms may be obtained from City of Clearwater, Purchasing
Department, located at 100 South Myrtle Avenue, Clearwater, Florida 33756, at no charge.
The City of Clearwater reserves the right to waive any informalities or to accept or reject any or
all bids in part or in total and award the contract in the best interest of the City.
By:
Date:
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SECTION 00100
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
00100.01 QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDERS
Bidders shall have successfully completed two (2) contracts for similar work in an amount not
less than one hundred per centum (100%) of the amount of the proposal contract during the past
three years.
Bidders shall have received Contract Documents from the Engineer. The Owner may make such
investigations as he deems necessary to determine the ability of the bidder to perform the work,
and the bidder shall furnish to the Owner any additional information and financial data for this
purpose as the Owner may require. The data shall include a detailed and up-to-date list of
equipment the bidder proposes to use, indicating which portions he already possesses and a
detailed description of the method and program of the work he proposes to follow.
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If such an investigation fails to satisfy the Engineer or Owner that the bidder is properly
qualified to complete the work described in the drawings and specifications or to meet the
financial obligations of such a contract, the bid may be rejected. In the event the bidder fails,
refuses, or neglects to submit the requested additional information within ten (10) days of the
date of any request for submission, the bidder's proposal guarantee shall be forfeited to the use of
the Owner, not as a penalty, but as liquidated damages. 0
00100.02 BIDDER'S RESPONSIBILITY
Each bidder shall familiarize himself with all the attached forms, Instructions, General
Provisions, Specifications, Drawings, etc., as he will be held responsible to fully comply
therewith. Each bidder must visit the site of the proposed work and thoroughly acquaint himself
with conditions affecting the work, all utilities in existence to which connections are to be made,
all other requirements of the contract, and obtain all information necessary for completion of the
work on or before the date specified. Each bidder shall also make himself familiar with all
Federal, State, Local and Municipal laws, ordinances, rules and regulations which in any manner
affect the work, those engaged or employed in the work, or the materials or equipment used in or
upon the work. If the bidder or Contractor shall discover any provision in the plan, specification,
or other contract documents which is contrary to, or inconsistent with, any such law, ordinance,
rule, or regulation, he shall immediately report it to the Engineer in writing. The Contractor shall
not at any time after the execution of his contract set up any claims whatever based upon
insufficient data or incorrectly assuming conditions, nor shall he claim any misunderstanding in
regard to the nature, conditions or character of the work to be done under the contract, and he
shall assume all risks resulting from any changes in the conditions which may occur during the
progress of this work.
00100.03 SITE CONDITIONS
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Any information on site or soil conditions made available to the prospective bidders through data
collected by test borings and presented on the Engineer's drawings or available in preliminary
reports prepared by the Engineer or obtained verbally from a representative of the Owner or the
Engineer does not guarantee that such site or soil conditions will be as described, and are made
available only upon waiver of all responsibility of the Owner and Engineer. It is the Contractor's
sole risk and responsibility to verify such information in order that he may complete the project
as specified and shown on the contract documents. Under no condition will a variation in the
information obtained by the Engineer on site or soil conditions, including underground soil
conditions at the job site, be accepted as a basis in any claim for extra compensation.
00100.04 OMISSIONS AND DISCREPANCIES
Should a bidder find discrepancies in, or omissions from the drawings or other Contract
Documents, or should he be in doubt as to their meaning, he should at once notify the Engineer.
All notice of omissions or discrepancies or request for clarification must be forwarded to the
Engineer in writing not less than six (6) days before the advertised date of the opening of bids.
Such clarification and corrections as are necessary will be issued in the form of an Addendum to
the Contract Documents and will be forwarded to all prospective bidders. Any Addendum so
prepared and forwarded shall be a part of the Contract Documents. Neither the Engineer nor the
Owner will be responsible for any other explanation or clarification of the Contract Documents.
00100.05 BID ITEMS AND ESTIMATED QUANTITIES
The Owner may increase, decrease or omit the estimated quantity of the work to be done under
any item in the best interests of the project and the unit price as submitted in the proposal shall
be the unit price which the Contractor will receive for any work specified to be done under that
item.
All work herein specified or implied in any way in the drawings or specifications shall be done
regardless of whether or not the work is specifically defined in any bid item.
The Contractor agrees that the estimated quantities shown in the Bid Schedule are only for the
purpose of comparing bids and that he/she is satisfied with, and will at no time dispute, the said
estimates as means of comparing the aforesaid bids, that he/she will make no claim for loss of
profits or anticipated profits because of any difference between the said estimated quantities and
the quantities of various classes of work actually furnished or performed, that the Owner shall
not be held responsible if any of the said estimated quantities should vary by any amount from
those actually measured during performance of the work.
00100.06 APPROVED MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
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Whenever a material, article or piece of equipment is identified on the plans or in the
specifications by reference to manufacturers' or vendors' names, trade names, catalog numbers
etc., it is intended to establish a standard of quality and it will be presumed, unless specifically
excepted by the bidder, that the base bid includes the materials or articles so named, and that the
Contractor's proposal, if accepted, will constitute a contractual obligation to furnish the standard
named materials or articles and no other. To assist the Engineer in making an adequate
evaluation, the bidder shall submit with his proposal, at the time bids are received, detailed
information and data on the items he proposes to furnish as equally acceptable to the named
terms. The data furnished shall include as applicable and needed for evaluation, manufacturer's
name, model identification, descriptive brochures, specifications, performance data, guaranteed
efficiencies, and list of installations in similar service. Such alternate material, article or piece of
equipment shall not be purchased or installed by the Contractor without the Engineer's written
approval. Any revisions to the Drawings as a result of alternate equipment shall be at the
expense of the Contractor.
00100.07 SAMPLE OF MATERIALS
Before any contract is awarded, the bidder may be required to furnish a complete statement of
the origin, composition and manufacture of any or all materials to be used in the work, together
with samples, which samples may be subjected to the tests provided for in these specifications to
determine their quality and conformity to the plans and specifications.
00100.08 PROPOSAL FORM 0
All bids must be submitted on photocopies of the proposal form bound within these
specifications. No proposal will be considered which is submitted otherwise than on the prepared
proposal form and in the designated manner. The blank spaces in the proposal shall be filled in
correctly where indicated for each and every item for which a description is given, and the
bidder must state the prices for which he proposes to do each part of the work contemplated, and
the total amount for all the parts included in any or all of the combinations of the work. In case
of discrepancy, the written words or "Unit Price", where stated, shall be considered as being the
bid price. The bidder shall sign his proposal correctly. If the proposal is made by an individual in
addition to his signature his post office address must be shown; if made by a firm or partnership,
the post office address of each member of the firm or partnership; if made by a corporation, the
person signing the proposal must be President or Vice-President of the corporation. No proposal
will be considered which is not based upon the complete plans and specifications, or which
contains any qualifying letter or written memorandum not permitted in these specifications, or
which is not properly made out and signed in writing by the bidder. The proposal shall be
submitted in a sealed envelope bearing the name of the Contractor and describing the project for
which the proposal is being submitted. Proposals will be accepted by registered mail, and then
only if the proposal is enclosed in another sealed envelope contained within the mailing envelope
and is delivered to the Owner prior to the time established for opening bids.
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0 00100.09 WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSALS
Bidders will be given permission to withdraw any proposal after it has been received by the
Owner, provided the bidder, or his agent duly authorized to act for him, personally appears
before the Owner with a written request prior to the time set for the opening of bids. At the time
set for the opening of proposals the withdrawn proposal will be returned unopened to the bidder.
00100.10 SID SECURITY
Each proposal must be accompanied by the bidder's bid bond or certified check made payable to
the Owner in the amount specified in the proposal form, which sum will serve as bid security and
will be forfeited to the Owner as liquidated damages in the event an award is made and the
contract and bonds are not promptly and properly executed as required in the specifications. All
certified checks, except those accompanying the two lowest bids, will be returned by certified
mail to the unsuccessful bidders within seven (7) days after the date of the bid opening. (If the
signing of the contract be deferred for a period exceeding two (2) weeks, and the second low
bidder desires to substitute a bid bond for his certified check and the bid bond fully guarantees
his bid, he shall be permitted to do so). The certified checks accompanying the two low bids will
be returned within three (3) days after the Owner and the successful bidder have executed the
contract. In the event no contract award is made within the time limit specified, each certified
check or bid bond will be returned upon the demand of the bidder.
0 00100.11 OPENING OF PROPOSALS
All proposals will be publicly opened and read, on the date, at the place and commencing at the
time stated in the advertisement. Bidders or their authorized agents should be present. The
Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids or parts thereof. Proposals may be rejected if
they show any omissions, alterations of form, additions or deductions not called for, conditional
or uninvited alternate bids, or irregularities of any kind. Proposals in which the prices are
unbalanced may be rejected. The Owner reserves the right to accept the bid that will best serve
his interests.
00100.12 METHOD OF AWARD
Bids will be compared on the basis of the total costs of estimated quantities established in the
proposal form, constructed at the unit or lump sum prices bid for the various items listed. The
contract will be awarded to that responsible bidder whose proposal totals the lowest number of
dollars for a complete installation.
The successful bidder will be officially notified in writing by the Owner of the acceptance of his
proposal and award of contract. This notification will be made within the time limit set up in the
contract documents.
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00100.13 EXECUTION OF CONTRACT
The bidder to whom the contract is awarded must, within ten (10) calendar days following
Notice of Award, present himself to the place designated in the official Notice of Acceptance, for
signing of the contract, and to substitute for the bid security, a surety performance and payment
bond in the amount of thirty per centum (30%) of the contract price of the work, conditioned that
the Contractor will faithfully perform all work of this contract and promptly pay for all materials
furnished and labor supplied or performed in the execution of all work. All bonds and insurance
shall be issued by companies authorized to transact business in the State of Florida.
If the lowest responsible bidder to whom the contract is awarded fails to give bonds or execute
the contract within the time specified, the amount of the proposal guarantee shall be forfeited to
the Owner, not as a penalty but as liquidated damages.
00100.14 TIME OF COMPLETION
The successful Contractor shall commence work under his contract on a date to be specified in a
written order from the Owner or his authorized representative, which order will also establish the
completion date in accordance with the total number of consecutive calendar days established as
a working period in the proposal. The Contractor shall have at least two (2) weeks notice of this
commencement date and shall fully complete the work described in these plans and
specifications on, or prior to, the completion date. Is
If the Contractor fails to commence work within seven (7) days of the announcement of the
official starting date, this shall be just cause for the annulment of the contract.
00100.15 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
Should the Contractor fail to complete his work on or before the expiration of the date set for
completion or as provided in the Contract Documents covering extension of time, then the
Owner may retain as liquidated damages the amount established in the proposal form, which
amount is agreed upon as the costs which the Owner will sustain per diem by the failure of the
Contractor to complete the work at the time stipulated and the sum is not to be construed as in
any sense a penalty.
00100.16 EXTENSIONS OF TIME
If the Contractor shall be delayed at any time in the progress of the work by any cause beyond
the Contractor's control and without his fault or negligence, including but not restricted to any
act or neglect of the Owner, or of his employees, or by any other contractor employed by the
Owner, or by changes ordered in the work, acts of God or of the public enemy, fires, floods,
epidemics, quarantines, strikes, lockouts, riots, civil commotions or freight embargoes or by 40
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delay authorized by the Owner, or by any cause which the Owner shall decide to justify the
delay, then the time of completion shall be extended for such reasonable time as the Owner shall
decide. No such extensions of time shall be deemed a waiver by the Owner of its right to
terminate the contract for abandonment or delay by the Contractor as herein provided or relieve
the Contractor from full responsibility for performance of his obligations hereunder.
The Owner shall determine the number of calendar days, if any, that the Contractor is in default
in completing the work to be done under this contract. The decision of the Owner shall be final
in the case and shall be binding and conclusive upon all parties to the contract.
00100.17 CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
The successful bidder shall submit certificates or other documentary evidence to the Owner for
approval, covering Workmen's Compensation Insurance, Public Liability, Property Damage
Insurance, and Special Hazard Insurance, in the amounts specified on the "Summary of
Information to Bidders."
00100.18 DETAILED BREAKDOWN SHEET AND SCHEDULE OF PRICES
The successful bidder shall submit, in a mutually acceptable form, a detailed breakdown sheet
and schedule of prices of the proposed construction work. Until the Owner approves the
breakdown, the Owner will not be obligated to make any payments to the bidder.
00100.19 EXISTING MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
All existing materials and equipment not specified for the complete construction of the project,
or shown on the plans to be retained or reused, shall remain the property of the Owner and shall
be placed on the project site as the Owner may direct.
00100.20 QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDERS
In addition to qualifications previously set forth in these specifications, no bid will be considered
unless the bidder, whether resident or non-resident of Florida, is properly qualified to submit a
proposal for this construction in accordance with all applicable laws of the Municipality, County,
and the State of Florida.
00100.21 STANDARDS
This project shall be completed in accordance with these specifications unless noted or otherwise
directed by the Owner or his authorized representative. The decision of the Owner in
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SECTION 00140 0
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION TO BIDDERS
00140.01 - OBTAINING PLANS AND SPECIFICA'T'IONS
Specifications, Proposal Forms, Drawings, and other contract documents may be examined at the
City of Clearwater, Purchasing Department, 100 South Myrtle Avenue, Clearwater, Florida,
33756. A complete set of bidding documents may be obtained at the office of City of
Clearwater, Purchasing Department, 100 South Myrtle Avenue, Clearwater, Florida 33756.
00140.02 - OWNER
The Owner for this project is the City of Clearwater, 100 South Myrtle Avenue, Clearwater,
Florida, 33756.
00140.03 - CONTRACT
The contract is entitled "Installation of Gas Mains, Service Lines and House Piping at Various
Locations". 0
00140.04 - BID SECURITY
Each Bidder must deposit with his bid a bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid
total, made payable to the City of Clearwater. All bids may be held for a period of days
after receipt.
00140.05 - TIME OF COMPLETION
The time of completion for this contract is February 1, 2011 to January 31, 2012.
00140.06 - INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
The insurance requirements for this contract include but are not limited to the following:
Liability Insurance. The following Liability Insurance shall be provided, paid for, and
maintained during the entire contract period:
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. Comprehensive General Liability and Auto Liability Insurance on an "occurrence" basis
in an amount not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit Bodily Injury and Property
Damage Liability Insurance.
Worker's Compensation Insurance applicable to its employees, if any, for statutory
coverage limits in compliance with Florida Law.
Professional Liability/Malpractice/Errors or Omissions Insurance, as appropriate for the
type of business engaged in by the vendor, shall be purchased and maintained by the
vendor with minimum limits of $500,000 per occurrence.
Additional Insured. The City is to be specifically included as an additional insured on all
Liability Insurance coverage described above.
Notice of Cancellation or Restriction. All Insurance policies must be endorsed and provided to
the City with thirty (30) days notice of cancellation or restriction.
Certificates of Insurance/Certified Copies of Policies. The contractor shall provide the City with
a certificate or certificates of insurance showing the existence of the coverage described above.
The contractor shall maintain this coverage with a current certificate or certificates of insurance
throughout the term of the contract with the City. When specifically requested by the City in
writing, the contractor will provide the City with certified copies of all policies of insurance as
required above. New certificates and new certified copies of policies shall be provided to the
City whenever any policy is renewed, or obtained from other insurers. The certified copies will
be provided to:
City of Clearwater
Attention: City Clerk
P.O. Sox 4748
Clearwater, Florida 34618-4748
The contractor shall defend, indemnify, save and hold the City harmless from any and all claims,
suits, judgments and liability for death, personal injury, bodily injury, or property damage arising
directly or indirectly from any performance under this contract, or a subsequent purchase order
entered into by the City and the contractor, its employees, subcontractors, or assigns, including
legal fees, court costs, or other legal expenses. The contractor acknowledges that it is solely
responsible for complying with the terms of this contract or purchase order. In addition, the
contractor shall, at its expense, secure and provide to the City, when requested all insurance
coverage in this contract.
Any party providing services or products to the City will be expected to enter into a written
agreement, contract, or purchase order that incorporates, either in writing or by reference, all of
the pertinent provisions relating to insurance requirements as contained herein. A failure to do
so may, at the sole option of the City, disqualify any contractor, bidder or provider of services
and/or products to the City.
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00140.07 - SCOPE OF WORK 0
The work to be performed under these contracts shall consist of the furnishing of all labor and
equipment necessary to satisfactorily complete the City of Clearwater: Installation of Gas Mains
and Service Lines at Various Locations, including written logs and testing in accordance with
these plans and specifications. All workmanship shall be fully guaranteed for a period of one
year after date of acceptance by the Owner. All Testing shall be paid by the Contractor. All
Professional Surveying- shall be raid by the Contractor.
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. SECTION 00310
PROPOSAL
TO: City of Clearwater
The following proposal is submitted in accordance with your advertisement inviting proposals to
be received until for the construction of Installation of Gas
Mains, Service Lines and House Piping at Various Locations.
Having carefully examined the contract documents together with all addenda or bulletins and
being familiar with the various conditions of the work, the undersigned herein agrees to furnish
all materials required and to perform all labor necessary to satisfactorily construct the
"Installation of Gas Mains and Service Lines and House Piping at Various Locations" in
accordance with the plans and specifications for the unit prices stated herein.
Accompanying this proposal is a Certified or Cashier's Check or Bid Bond in the amount of ten
percent (10%) of the bid total drawn upon the BANK
and made payable to the City of Clearwater, to serve as bid security.
The undersigned hereby certifies that this proposal is genuine and not sham or collusive, or made
in the interest or in behalf of any person, firm, or corporation not herein named and that the
undersigned has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other bidder to submit a sham
bid, or any other person, firm or corporation to refrain from bidding, and that the undersigned
has not in any manner sought by collusion to secure for himself an advantage over any other
bidder.
The undersigned Bidder agrees to accept the unit prices as full compensation for work
performed.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT is hereby made of receipt of the following ADDENDA issued during
the bidding period, if any:
Addendum #1 Dated:
Addendum #2 Dated:
Addendum #3 Dated:
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Corporate Sedretary
AFFIX CORPORATE SEAL.
if a corporation
Florida Gas Elect:°ic Corp.
Bidder's Business Name Y
Ol?c?t' (?it• r'riiicTjial)
Title vice--President
8011 Land O'Lakes Blvd.
Business Address
Land O'Lakes FL 34638
Business City/State/Zip Code
[813]996-0019
Business Telephone Number
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City of Clearwater
Clearwater Gas System
Construction Contract
Base Price:
The base price includes all necessary construction, including live tie-in connections in order to
provide a complete main or service installation ready for the transportation of natural gas
according to Clearwater Gas System (CGS) standards/operation and maintenance manual. The
Contractor shall furnish all equipment, tools and services, all gas related materials will be
furnished by CGS, and are applicable to stringent inventory control. Material shortages will
require monetary reimbursement to CGS.
The following prices are for (PE) plastic mains and service lines with excess flow valves. They
may include installation of PE tapping tees, 3-way tees and 2" weld tees or smaller tapping tees,
stop cock, riser, valves, and valve boxes, fittings, tracer wire, test stations, line marker, poles,
barricades, bumper poles and all signage-maintenance required per FDOT specifications for
traffic control. All ditch lines and bell holes must be machine compacted to approved density.
Required environmental protection, such as the installation of silt fencing adjacent to wet lands
and placement of straw bales at storm inlets.
Contractor employees and their subcontractors must meet the requirements and intent of the
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 49 Part 192.801, 192.803, 192.805, 192.807 and 192.809
relating to "Operator Qualification" with mandatory knowledge, skill and abilities, training to
be completed by October 30, 2009. The contractor must state in writing that their Operator
Qualification plan is in conformance with the intent of Federal Operator Qualification
Regulations and is at least equal to and applicable to Clearwater Gas System's Operator
Qualification Plan. The Contractor's Operator Qualification Plan must also explain how their
employees have the ability to identify and react to natural gas related Abnormal Operating
Conditions that may be encountered while working on the gas pipeline facility. Contractor
Employee Operator Qualification, Knowledge, Skill and Ability records will be kept for a 5 year
period. Failure to provide roof of Operator ualification compliance will dis uali the
bidder from consideration for the award of this bid.
The Contractor agrees that it has in place, or will implement a Drug and Alcohol Training and
Testing Program for their employees that comply with the requirements of the United States
Department of Transportation, Title 49, Pipeline Safety Regulations, Part 199. A copy of the
Alcohol and Drug Testing Program will be included in the response to this Request for Bid.
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SECTION 00320
BID TABUI.,ATION SUMMARY
ITEM
NO,
AMOUNT
1 Services/Plastic $ 129 , 000 .00
2 Mains/Plastic a steel $ 202,500-00
Casing Push/Missile $ 123, 000.00
4 Jack and/or Sore Steel $ 40, 000.00
5 Directional Fiore $ 264, 500.00
6 Weld Tapping Tees-Site Preparation and Restoration
(Welding by Contractor)
$ 9,550.00
7 Other Pay Items $ 2, 500.00
8 Sod $ 103,000.00
9 Surface Restoration $ S2 , 0 0 0. 00
10 Pipe Removal $ 13,000.00
11 Underground Exterior House Piping $ 1.09, 500.00
TOTAL BASE BID 5 1,048,550.00
Total Base Bid in Words One Million Forty-Eight Thousand
Five Hundred Fifty Dollars and N01100 -Dollars
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JACK AND/OR BORE STEEL
4 inch ['St. Qty. 1,000 ft. ]. 0. 0 0 her 1t.
6 inch Gisl. Qty. 2,000 ft. 10- 0 0 per ft.
8 inch [.:St. Qty. 1.000 ft. 10 . 00 per It-
DIRECTIONAL BORE
5/8 inch Est_ Qty . 3,500 ft. 11.00 por li_
1 inch last. Qty. 3,000 ft. 11 .00 per ft.
2 inch Est. Qty. 5,000 ft. 11.00 per ft.
4 inch last. Qty. 5,000 ft. 14.00 per It.
6 inch list. Qty. 1,000 ft. 16.00 per it.
8 inch Est. Qty. 1,000 ft. 17"00
per fi_
12 inch Est. Qty. 1,000 ft. 3 5 . 0 0 per ft,
STEEL WELD TAPPING TEES -SITE PREPARA'T'ION AND RESTORATION
2 inch Williamson Est. Qty. 75 50 . 00 each
5/8 Weld Punch "Fees Est. Qty. 75 50 . 00 each
3/4 Weld Punch Tees Est. Qty 20 15 . 00 each
1 Weld Punch'Fees Est. Qty. 50 35.00 each
OTHER PAY ITEMS
LP Tank/Meter Protection Est. Qty. 100 2 5 . 0 0 per pole
(Bumper Poles. 3 or d inch pipe. 3 fl apart and 3 ft deep)
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SERVICES/PLASTIC
5/8 inch Est. Qty. 16,000 Ft. 4 . 25 per It,
l inch Est. Qty. 8,000 ft. 4.:-'2 5 _ per ft.
2 inch Est. Qty. 6,000 ft. 4 -. 5.0 per ft.
MAINS/PLASTIC
2 inch list. Qtv_ 30,000 ft. J 4 - 25 per ft.
4 inch Est. Qtv. 8,000 ft. 5 . 0 0 Per li.
6 inch fast. Qty. 1,500 ft, J 6 . 50 per ft-
8 inch Est. Qtv_ 1,500 ft. 6 - 550 per 11.
MAINS/STEEL
2 inch Est. Qty. 1,000 ft. mm 3 - 00 per it.
4 inch Est. Qty. 1,000 ft. _ 4 _ 0 0 per It
6 inch Fast. Qtv. 1,000 ft. 4 . 0 0 per ft.
8 inch 1st. Qty 1,000 ft. _ 4 . 50 per
CASING PUSIUMISSILE
5/8 inch Est. Qty . 3,500 ft. 9- 0 _peril.
I inch F:st. Qty_ 3,500ft_ 9.00 per It_
2 inch Fst Qty. 6,000ft. 3-0.00 peril.
Boring includes insertion of the carrier pipe within the casing, restoration, cleanup. insulators.
end seals, and vent poles. For all bores, payment will be for actual distance of the bore, not to
include fnotage of entrance and exit pits and installation of tracer wire or carrier pipe.
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EXTRA DEPTH DITCH
Will be paid when cover exceeds 36- and required by state. county. city, construction
requirements. or at request of CGS.
37" to 48" depth -_4 . 5 0 extra depth pcr 11.
49" to 60" depth 5 . 5 0 extra depth per It.
61 " to 72" depth
Density. il'required. includes testing
Shoring, if required and approved by C(;S
Installation of well point header pipe
Well point running time
6 . 50 extra depth per 11.
per sq. ft.
15 . 0 C per ft.
17 . 0 0 per ft.
450.00 per day
SOD
Sod material will be Supplied, placed, watered and maintained for three weeks by Contractor and
acceptable to the Right of Way authority.
Bahia/1 loratan [:.-,St. Qty. 80,000 sq. ft. 6 0 per sq. 11.
Residential Meter E'st_ Qty. 700 50.00 each
Mechanical or PE Fused Service Tee Est- Qty. 500 40.00 each
(saddle clamp, saddle tee, PF tee, and wrap around)
Cut, remove. and r
Asphalt Est. Qty
Limerock Est. Qty.
Concrete Est. Qty,
Shell Est. Qty_
SURFACE RES"rORATION
eplace. Material provided by Contractor
10,000 sq. ft. 2 . 50 per inch thick
10,000 sq. ft. _ . 25 per inch thick
2,000 sq. ft. _ 9 , 0 0 per sq. ft.
1,000 sq ft. 1 . 0 0 per sq. ft_
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Brick removal Fst. Qty_ 2,000 sq. ft. 75 per sq. ]i.
Brick replacement I.I.st. Qty. 2,000 sq. ft. 75 per sq. ft.
Seed and mulch I:st. Qty. 10,000 sq. ft. _ 2 5 per sq. f1.
PIPE: REMOVAL
2 inch last. Qty. 1,500 ft. 3 . 0 0 per 11
4 inch Est- Qty. 1,500 Ft. 4 . 00 per lt.
6 inch Elst. Qty- 500 ft. 5 . 0 0 per It.
UNDERGROUND EXTERIOR HOUSE PIPING
From outlet side of' meter set/1.11 tank to the exterior appliances or housepiping stub. Will
include risers on each end, stop cock, valves and miscellaneous fittings. Must be noted as I louse
Piping on all invoices. Air test at 1-55 pounds per square inch (PSI) for 24 hours required for final
approval and tagged with pressure, date and time- Must he licensed and quulified in this
discipline. Contractor is responsible for all code deficiencies and must furnish payment for code
violations, such as loss of'pressure test.
5/8 inch Est. Qty. 3,000 ft __ 4 .2 5 per ft.
1 inch Est. Qty. 3,000 ft. 4 . 2 5^ per ft.
1 1/4 inch Est. Qty. 6,000 ft. 4 • 50 per ft.
2 inch Est. Qty. 4,000 ft. 4.75 per ft.
4 inch tst_ Qty- 4,000 ft. 5.50 per It.
PE Fused Service Tee Est. Qty 4,000 ft. NSA per it.
Service Tees Cast. Qty. 100 4 0 . 0 0 each
Sod Baltia/Pluratan last. Qty_ 20,000 sq. ft. _ 6 0 per sq. It-
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SE(" CIOY 00330
FLORIDA TRE\('11 S:%FL I'1' A("1• A('KNONVI,EDGME\'1•
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PROJE('T: "Installation ol'Gas Mains and Servicc linos at Various Locations"
BIDDER'SNAME: L:lorida Gas & Electr,.ic Corp.
Bidder acknorvlcdgcs that included in the various items of the proposal in the 'T'otal Bid Price arc costs
for complying with the Florida Trench Saltily Act (90-96, haws of Florida) effective October 1. 1990.
The bidder fun-ther identifies the costs to be summarized below
Trench Safetv
Measure Units of Measure Unit Extended
(1)escnption) (t.l'. SY) (Quantity) Unit Cost Cost
A. Shorimt._ hF NA 15.00 NA
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D.
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* This total amount is incidental to the contract bid price and is provided only as bidder
acknowledgment of the Florida Trench Safety Act.
Failure. to complete the above may result in the hid being declared non-responsive.
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SECTION 00340
PUBLIC ENTITY C:RINIE S S,CATEMENT
SWORN STAT1?NIEN F UNDER SECTION 287.133(3)(a),
FLORIDA STATUTI-S, ON PUBLIC ENTITY CRINIES.
THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED IN THE PW-SENCE 012 A NOTARY Pi.1RL,lC OR (TI']IIiR
OFFiC'IAI, AUTI-i.ORIZ D TO ADMiNTISTE'R OATi IS.
This sworn Statement is submitted to 011 or Clcarwatcr
by David L. Runyan (print nano or the public ,miry)
(print individual's moon and title)
]'or Florida Gas & Electric Corp,
(print nano of cutit) subtnininc sworn statcmwt)
whose business address is
8011 Land O'Lakes Boulevard
Land G'Lakes FL 34638
and (ifapplicable) its Federal Employer ldentification Number (FI;IN)is 59-3530760
(If the entity has no FEIN, include the Social Security Number of the individual signing this
sworn statement: t
2. 1 understand that a "public entity crime" as defined in Paragraph 287.1330)(g), Florida Statutey,
means a violation of any state or federal law by a person with respect to and directly related to
the transaction of business with any public entity or with an agency or political subdivision of
any other state or with the United States. including, but not limited to, any bid or contract fur
goods or services to be provided to any public entity or an agency or political subdivision of any
other state or of the United States and involving antitrust. fraud. theft. bribery, collusion.
racketeering, conspiracy, or material misrepresentation.
3. 1 understand that "convicted" or "conviction" as defined in Paragraph 287.133(I)(b)- Florida
Statutes. means a finding of guilt or a conviction ofa public entity crime, with or without an
adjudication of guilt, in any federal or stale trial court of record relating to charges brought by
indictment or infbmtation after July 1. 1989, as a result of ajury verdict, nonjury trial. or entry
ofa plea 017guilty or nolo contendcre.
4, 1 understand that an "affiliate" as defined in Paragraph 287.133(l)(a). Florida Statutes- means:
1. A predecessor or successor of a person convicted ofa public entity crime: or
2. An entity under the control of any natural person who is active in the management of the
entity and who has been convicted of a public entity crime. 'lThe term "affiliate" includes
those officers, directors. executives, partners, shareholders. employees, members. and agents who
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arc active in the management ofan affiliate. The ownership by one person of shares constituting
a controlling interest in another person, or a poolitng of equipnienl or income annrrig persons
when not for fair market value under an arm's length agreement, shall be a prima facie case that
one person controls another person. A person who knowingly enters into a joint venture with a
person who has been convicted of a public entity crime in Florida during the preceding 3)
months shall be considered an affiliate.
5- l understand that a "person" as defined in Paragraph 287.133(1)(c). Florida Statutes, means anv
natural person or entity organized under the laws of any stale or of the united States with the
legal power to enter into a binding contract and which bids or applies to bid on contracts for the
provision of goods or services let by a public entity, or which otherwise transacts or applies to
transact business with a public entity. The tern "person" includes those officers, directors-
executives, partners. shareholders. employees, members- and agents who are active in
management of tm entity,
b- Based on infonnation and belief: the statement which 1 have marked below is true in relation to
the entity submitting this sworn statement. (Please indicate which statement applies.)
X_ Neither the entity submitting this sworn statement, nor any officers, directors, executives
partners, shareholders. ctnploy'ees, members, or agents who are active in management of, the
entity, nor any affiliate of the entity have been charged with and convicted of a public entity
crime subsequent to July 1, 1989.
entity submitting this sworn statement, or one or more of the officer., directors,
executives, partners, shareholders, employees. members. or agents who arc active in management
0 of the entity. or an affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a public onlity
crime subsequent to July I. 1989.
-The entity submitting this sworn statement, or one or more of its officers, directors.
executives, partners. shareholders, employees, members or agents who are active in the
management of the entity. or an affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a
public entity crime subsequent to July 1. 1989. However, there has been a subsequent
proceeding before a Hearing Officer of the State of Florida, Division of Administrative I Icarings
acid the Final Order entered by the hearing Officer determined that it was not in the public
interest to place the entity submitting this sworn statement on the convicted vendor list (attach a
copy of the final order)-
I UNDERSTAND 'r11AT' Ti*.' SUBMISSION OF THIS FORM TO THI% CONIRACTTNG OFFICER
FOR THE PUBLIC ENTITY IDENTIFIED IN PARAGRAPH I (ONE) ABOVE IS FOR THAT PUBLIC.
ENTITY ONLY AND. THAT THIS FORM IS VALID THROUGH DIiCEMBI?R i I OF THE
CALENDAR YEAR IN WHICH IT IS FILED. I ALSO UNDERSTAND TI IATI AM REQUIRfiI) TO
INFORM TI IF, PUBLIC ENTITY PRIOR TO ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT IN EXCESS OF THE
THRESHOLD AMOUNT PROVIDED IN SECTION 287.017 FLORIDA STA'I U'I_1;5 FOR
CATEGORY TWO OF ANY CFIANGE IN THE INFO RMA'i'[ON CONTAINED I HIS FORM.
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Sworn to and suhscrihcd bclbre me this day of . 201 C
OR Produced Identification Notarv I'uhliC - State nl'Flurida
My Commission expires l,C •t .
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(Printed, typed or alumprd
Commissioned name of natal., pu(,lic)
Form PUR 706S(Rev,06/18/92)
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• RESIDENT NOTIFICAITON PERFORMED BY CONTRACTOR
The Contractor shall notify all residents along the construction route with a printed door hanger
notice indicating the following information about the proposed construction and the Contractor
performing the work: CGS logo (provided to Contractor on disk); the scheduled start date; the
type of construction; general sequence and scheduling of construction events; Contractor's
name; Contractor's address; Contractor's phone number; and Superintendent's name. A sample
door hanger is attached to this document and shall be printed on brightly colored card stock and
a minimum of 4 '/4" x 1 I" in size. A sample door hanger including proposed language shall be
approved by CGS prior to the start of construction.
Notification (door hanger) shall be posted to residences and businesses directly affected by the
Contractor's activities no later than two (2) days prior to start of construction. Directly affected
by Contractor's activities shall mean all Contractor operations including staging areas,
equipment and material storage, principal access routes across private property, etc. Contractor
cannot start without proper two (2) day notice period to residents. Contractor is also required to
maintain sufficient staff to answer resident inquiries during normal business hours and to
maintain message recording equipment to receive resident inquiries after business hours..
Contractor Supervisor emergency phone number shall be provided and updated as necessary to
the CGS Dispatch which operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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CERTIFIED CHECK, CASH OR BID BOND
(Attach certified check, cash or bid bond here)
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THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS
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AIA Document A310
Bid Bond
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we
Florida Gas & Electric Corp,, 8011 Land O'Lakes Blvd., Land O'Lakes, FL 34639
as Principal, hereinafter called the Principal, and
The Gray Insurance Company, P O Box 6202, Metairie, LA 70009
a corporation duly organized under the laws of the State of Louisiana as Surety, hereinafter called the Surety, are held and
firmly bound unto
City of Clearwater, 100 South Myrtle Avenue, Clearwater FL 33756
as Obligee, hereinafter called the Obligee, in the sum of TEN Percent of the amount bid
Dollars (S )
for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, the said Principal and the said Surety, bind ourselves, our heirs,
executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents-
WHEREAS, the Principal has submitted a bid for
Installation of gas mains, service lines and house piping, Bid No. 05-11
NOW, THEREFORE, if the Obligee shall accept the bid of the Principal and the Principal shall enter into a Contract with the
Obligee in accordance with the terms of such bid, and give such bond or bonds as may be specified in the bidding or
Contract Documents with good and sufficient surety for the faithful performance of such Contract and for the prompt payment
of labor and material furnished in the prosecution thereof, or in the event of the failure of the Principal to enter such Contract
and give such bond or bonds, if the Principal shall pay to the Obligee the difference not to exceed the penalty hereof between
the amount specified in said bid and such larger amount for which the Obligee may in good faith contract with another party
to perform the Work covered by said bid, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and
effect.
Signed and sealed this 14th day of December , 2010 .
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AIA DOCUMENT A310, Blb BOND . AIA - FEBRUARY 1970 CD - 1 HE AMERICAN INSTITUTE Or
ARCHITECTS 1735 N. Y. AVE N. W. WASHINGTON. D. C. 20006
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I'I Ii CiPA'Y INSl1RA`:( i s C (? >,??
11-31? (;RAY C ASi..-ALTY <z SERI? I'Y ('UMP.ANY
GENFRAL POWER OF AT'l0RN6a
KNOW ':%1.11. 10''I HESL' PRESENTS, 'I HA I' The, Gray Insurance Company and 'I'l;c Gran- Casualty & Surety Company''oq)orations duly
01-0t1tizod and CY.iSliAg under the la%VS 01 Louisiana, and having their principal offices in Metairie. Louisiana; do hcrci y nuke, con oiLulc, and
u} i::u:ni
Benjamin It. Wrench, Dale Waldorff, Kenneth Wavne Walker, Pamela L. Jarman, Sherce W. Lewis, Clyde D- Hare and Paul A. Locascio. of
Ft.. Walton Beach, Florida jointly or severally on behall' of each of the ('ornpanics maned above its true and lawful .tttitrneylsl iii ]act, to make_
cxccutc, seal and deliver, for and on its behalfand as its deed. hands, or other writings obligatory in the nature of a hand. O's surety.. contracts of
suretyship as are or may be n:quired or permitted by law, regulation, contract or ncherwisc. provided [hat no band or undertakin; or contract of
suretyship executed under this authority shall exceed the :unount of$10,000,000.
This Power of Attorney is granted and is signed by facsimile under and by the authority ol'the following Resolutions adnhted by the i3oraa-ds of
Directors of both The Gray Insurance Company and The Gray Casualty & Surety Contpaaiy at nieeting,s duly called <:nd ix ld on the 26 clay of.i uric.
2003
"RESOLVED, that the President, Executive Vice President, any Vice President, or the Secretary be and each or any of Lhem hercbv is
authorized to execute a power of Attomey qualifying the attorney named in the given Power of Attorney to execute on behalf ol'Thc Company
bonds, undertakings, and all contracts of surety, and thal each or any ol'them is hereby authorized to attest to the execution of such Power of
Attorney, and to attach the seal of the Company; and it is
C'L'RTI H-R R.ESOLVED, that [he signature of such officers and the seal of the Company may be affixed to any such Power of Attorney or
to any certificate relating thereto by facsimile, and any such Power of Attorney or certificate bearing, such liacsirtaile :i(naoire or fac±,itnilc. seal -.hall
be binding upon the Company now and in the future when so allixed with regard to any bond, undertaking, or contract of'surety to which it is
attached.
IN WITNE'SS WHEREOF, The Gray Insurance Company and ']'be Gray Casualty & Surety Company have caused their official seals to be hereinto
affixed, and these presents to be signed by their authorized officers this 23rd day ol'August, 2005.
?A'v By:
OEA Michael T. Gray
President, •The Ciray Insurance Cotupany
and
Vice President,
The Gray Casualty & Surety Company
AttesC: t7 ?yAI? ? /?/J y'y? Jpt[Y-S_,SLA
Mark S. Mangano
Secretary,
The Gray Insurance Company, aE
SEAS, "
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The Gray Casualty & Surety Company
State of Louisiana
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Parish ol'Jefferson
On this 23rd day of August, 2005, before me, a Notary Public, personally appeared Michael T. Gray, President of The, Gray Insurance Company and
Vice President of The Gray Casualty & Surety Company, and Mark S. Manguno, Secretary of The Gray Insurance Company and The Gray Casualty
& Surety Company, personally known to me, being duly sworn, acknowledged that they signed the above Power of'Attor-ney and affixed the seals of
the companies as officers of, and acknowledged said instrument to be the voluntary act and deed, of their companies.
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* _*= Lisa S. Millar, Notary Public, Parish of Orleans
State of Louisiana
?« oF; o ?g`pa My Commission is for Life
I, Mark S. Mangano, Secretary of The Gray Insurance Company and The Gray Casualty & Surety Company, do hereby certify that the above and
forgoing is a true and correct copy of a Power of Attorney given by the companies, which is still in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my ho-and and affixed the seals of the Companies this 14t day ol-DeCaTbe''r 2010
`fig u R ANc? OP4SY' 6 s4? ????/ iiA??'
SEAL - S E A L Mark S. Mangano, Secretary
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' The Gray Casualty & Surcty Company
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SECTION 00510
AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered this 1st day of February, 2011, by and between the City
of Clearwater, FL, a municipal corporation, hereinafter called the -OWNER", and Florida Gas
and Electric Corporation, hereinafter called the "CONTRACTOR".
WITNESSETH, That for and in consideration of the payments and agreements to be made and
performed by the Owner, the Contractor, at its own cost and expense and with skill and
diligence, will construct and complete all work shown on the Drawings and described in the
Specifications entitled "Installation of Gas Mains, Service Lines and House Piping at
Various Locations", Bid # 05-11.
L The Contractor shall provide and furnish all labor, materials, necessary tools, expendable
equipment, and all utility and transportation service required to complete the work
provided for in this contract. It is understood and agreed that said labor, materials, tools,
equipment and service shall be furnished and said work performed and completed subject
to the satisfaction of the Owner and subject to the final approval of the Owner and its
authorized representatives. The term of this agreement shall begin February 1, 2011 and
terminates January 31, 2012. Any amendment must be in writing and agreed to both
parties.
2. The Contractor agrees to receive the prices stated in the Proposal attached in full
compensation for furnishing material and labor and executing all the work contemplated
in this Contract; the contract amount shall not exceed $1,048,550, based on the estimated
quantities in the Bid 05-11. Owner reserves the right to purchase any amount up to the
estimated quantities based on its needs as determined solely by Owner. Owner and
Contractor agree that there are no minimum requirements for purchase in this Agreement;
the Contractor, for such consideration, shall be responsible for all claims, causes of
action, loss or damages arising out of the nature of the work aforesaid or from any action
of the elements; or from any unforeseen obstruction or difficulties which may be
encountered of every description connected with the work, and furnishing the materials,
until their final completion and acceptance.
3_ The work on the site is to be commenced when directed by the Owner or his authorized
representative.
4. To prevent disputes, it is agreed by and between the parties to this Contract that the
Owner or his authorized representative shall in all cases determine the quality and
quantity of the several kinds of work and materials which are to be paid for under this
Contract, and he shall determine questions in relation to lines, levels and dimensions of
work. The Owner shall determine questions in relation to interpretation of the plans and
specifications.
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5. Pavrnent shall be made in accordance with provisions as outlined elsewhere in these
Contract Documents.
6. The Contract Documents shall consist of the following all of which are familiar to the
Contractor and which are incorporated herein by reference:
1. Invitation to Bid 7_ General Conditions
2. Instructions to Bidders 8. Supplementary Conditions
3. Summarv of Information to Bidders 9. Addenda
4_ Bid Forms 10. General Requirements
5. Agreement Forms 11. Specifications
6. Bonds and Certificates 12. Contract Drawings
7. This agreement, together with these documents, form the contract, and they are as fully a
part of the Contract as if hereto attached or herei n repeated.
8. Contractor shall at all times furnish adequate tools, testing supplies, appliances,
equipment, a sufficient number of properly OQ skilled workmen, and a sufficient amount
of materials and supplies of proper quality to efficiently and promptly prosecute the work
provided for herein and shall promptly pay for all material purchased and shall pay all
workmen each week, and if required by the Owner, shall obtain and furnish Owner
weekly with signed receipts from all workmen showing the date of payment, the amount
paid, number of hours paid for, the days on which said work was performed, the
classification of the labor so paid, and the rate of wage per hour paid and shall supply
Owner weekly with two (2) copies of the payroll verified by an affidavit. Contractor
shall, as often as requested by the Owner, furnish a sworn statement showing all parties
who furnished labor or materials to the Contractor, with their names and addresses and
the amount due or to become due each. A like statement may be required from any
subcontractor of the Contractor.
9. Should the Contractor default in any of the provisions of this contract and the Owner
employs an attorney to enforce or construe any provision hereof or to collect damages for
breach of the agreement or to recover on any bonds provided for herein, the Contractor
and/or his surety agree to pay the Owner such reasonable attomey's fees as the Owner
may expend therein- As against the obligations contained herein, the Contractor and his
surety waive all rights of exemption.
10. The undersigned Contractor agrees that he has carefully inspected all contract documents
and is familiar with the same, and agrees that he is responsible for having heretofore
examined the site, the location and route of all proposed work, and for having satisfied
himself as to the character of said route, the location of surface and underground
obstructions and nature thereof, the nature of the ground water table conditions and other
physical characteristics of the work and the work site in order that he may include in the
price which he has bid and the price of this contract all costs pertaining to the work, and
the contract price is based upon these inspections and examinations.
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11. This contract shall not be construed for or against any party because that party wrote it.
12. The Contractor and the Owner for themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators,
successors, and assigns, hereby agree to the full performance of the covenants herein
contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF THEY HAVE EXECUTED THIS AGREEMENT.
(CONTRACTOR SEAL)
Countersigned:
Q &8#'Vru Frank ibb d
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO
FORM:
Laura Mahony
Assistant City Attorney
FOR THE CONTRACTOR
By
lor j Atmv?
ame Davi L. Ru an
Title vice President
Witness fo the Contractor
CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
By: "
William B. Horne, II
City Manager
ATTEST:
ffVF
RosemarieCall
City Cleric
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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF
SECTION 00520
CONTRACTOR'S AFFIDAVIT
Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public, duly commissioned, qualified and acting in and for
said County and State personally appeared
(Individual, Partner, or duly authorized representative of Corporate Contractor) who being duly
sworn according to law deposes and says that all labor, material and outstanding claims and
indebtedness of whatever nature arising out of the performance of the contract of the
(Owner) with
(Contractor) have been paid in full.
(Individual, Partner, or duly authorized representative of Corporate Contractor)
Sworn to and subscribed before me this , day of , 201_.
49 Notary Public
SEAL
Commission expires:
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SECTION 00530
CONTRACTOR'S RELEASE
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that _ >
a Contractor in the County of and State of , do hereby
acknowledge that (Contractor) this day has had and received of and
from the City of Clearwater, the sum of One Dollar and other valuable consideration in full
satisfaction and payment of all sums of money owing, payable and belonging to
(Contractor) by any means whatsoever, for on account of a certain agreement between the said
City of Clearwater and
(Contractor) dated.
NOW THEREFORE, the said (Contractor)(for myself, my heirs,
executors and administrators)(for itself, its successors and assigns) do by these presents remise,
release, quitclaim and forever discharge the said City of Clearwater, its successors and assigns,
of and from all claims and demands arising from or in connection with the said agreement dated
, and of and from all, and all manner of action and actions, cause
and causes of action and actions, suits, debts, dues, sums and sums of money, accounts,
reckonings, bonds, bills, specialties, covenants, contracts, agreements, promises, variances,
damages, judgments, extents, executions, claims and demand, whatsoever in law or equity, or
otherwise which against the said City of Clearwater, its successors or assigns, the Contractor, its
heirs, successors and assigns ever had, now have, or which (1, my heirs, executors, or
administrators)(it, its successors and assigns) hereafter can, shall or may have, for, upon or by
reason of any matter cause or thing whatsoever, from the beginning of the world to the date of
these presents.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,
presents to be duly executed the ____ day of
Signed, Sealed and Delivered in the presence of:
ATTEST:
(Secretary)
AFFIX CORPORATE SEAL,
if a corporation
(Contractor) has caused these
201
(SEAL)
(Individual Contractor)
(SEAL)
(Partnership Contractor)
By (SEAL)
(Partner)
(Corporation)
By
(President or Vice President)
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0 SECTION 00540
S'T'ATEMENT OF SURETY COMPANY
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In accordance with the provisions of the contract dated between the City
of Clearwater, Owner of and (Contractor) of
, the (Surety) surety on the bond of
(Contractor) after a careful examination of the books and records of said Contractor or after
receipt of an affidavit from Contractor, which examination or affidavit satisfies this company
that all claims for labor and materials have been satisfactorily settled, hereby approves of final
payment of the said (Contractor), Contractor, and by these
presents witnesseth that payment to the Contractor of the final estimates shall not relieve the
Surety Company of any of its obligations to the by the said Surety
Company's Bond.
IN WITNESSETH WHEREOF, the said Surety Company has hereunto set its hand and seal this
day of _ , 201 .
ATTEST:
SEAL
By
(President, Vice President)
Note: This statement, if executed by any person other than the President or
Vice President of the Company, must be accompanied by a certificate of even
date showing authority conferred upon the person so signing to execute such
instruments on behalf of the Company represented
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SECTION 00610 0
PERFORMANCE, - PAYMENT BOND
KNOW ALI.aCoEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That we a
Corporation ( oration-Partnership-Sole Proprietor, Etc.), hereinafter called "Principal" and
(Surety) of State of Florida, hereinafter
called the "Surety,' are held and firmly bound unto the hereinafter called
"Owner" in the penal um of Dollars, in lawful money of the United
States for the paymen of which sum will and truly be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs,
executors, administrators, and successors, jointly and severally firmly by these presents.
THE CONDITIONS OFT S OBLIGATION is such that Whereas, the Principal entered into a
certain contract with the Own r, dated the day of , 201, a copy of
which is attached hereto and m e a part hereof for the construction of:
lation of Gas Mains, Service Lines and House Piping at V
NOW. THEREFORE, if the Princip 1 shall, truly and faithfully perform its duties, all the
undertakings, covenants, terms, conditi ns and agreements of said contract during the original
term thereof, and any extensions thereo which may be granted by the Owner, with or without
notice to the Surety, and if he shall satisfy ll claims and demands incurred under such contract,
and shall fully indemnify and save harmless he Owner from all costs and damages which it may
suffer by reason of failure to do so, and sh 1 reimburse and repay the Owner all outlay and
expense which the Owner may incur in mak g good any default, and shall promptly make
payment to all persons, firms, subcontractors, and corporations furnishing materials for or
performing labor in the prosecution of the w rk provided for in such contract, and any
authorized extension or modification thereof, inclu ing all amounts due for materials, lubricants,
oil, gasoline, repairs on machinery, equipment and ools, consumed or used in connection with
the construction of such work, and all insurance p emiums on said work, and for all labor,
performed in such work whether by subcontractor o otherwise, then this obligation shall be
void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect.
PROVIDED, FURTHER, that the said Surety, for the alue received hereby stipulates and
agrees that no change, extension of time, alterations or addi "ons to the terms of the contract or to
the work to be performed hereunder or the specification accompanying the same shall in
anyway affect its obligation on this bond, and it does hereby aive notice of any such change,
extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the c ntract or to the work or to the
specifications.
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WALDORFF
INSURANCE & BONDING
RECEIVED JAN 1.8 2011
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January 11, 2011
City of Clearwater
100 S. Myrtle Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
RE: Florida Gas & Electric Corporation
Bond No. GSB24330
Project: Installation of Gas Mains, Services Lines & House Piping
To Whom It May Concern:
Please be advised that this letter will serve, as confirmation to date the performance bond, payment
bond and power of attorney on the above :referenced project that our client, Florida Gas & Electric
Corporation, is going to perform. If there should be any questions or need for further information
please contact us.
Sincerely yours,
Benjamin H. French
Attorney-In-Fact
The Gray Insurance Company
BHF/rnb
File: Florida Gas & Electric Corporation - Surety
MAIN OFF/CJ=
45 EGLIN PARKWAY, NE SUITE 202 (32548)
FORT WALToN BEACH, FL32548
(850) 581-4925 FAX(850)581-4930
TOLL FREE: (800) 342.7621
QrhuTru0sakteewdice
5023 NW 8TH AVENus SurrE B (32605.4532)
P.O. BOX 90027
GAINESvILLkZ, F1.32607-0027
(352) 3747779 FAx (850) 581-4930
TOLL FRED: (888) 901-3841
WWW.WALDORFFINSURANCE.COM
0 Bond No.: GSB24330
SECTION 00610
PERFORMANCE - PAYMENT BOND
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESEN'T'S: That we Florida Gas & Electric Corporation a
Corporation (Corporation-Partnership-Sole Proprietor, Etc.), hereinafter called "Principal" and
The Gray Insurance Company {Surety) of State of Florida, hereinafter
called the "Surety," are held and firmly bound unto the City of Clearwater , hereinafter called
"Owner" in the penal sum of $314,565.00 "* Dollars, in lawful money of the United
States for the payment of which sum will and truly be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs,
executors, administrators, and successors, jointly and severally firmly by these presents.
THE CONDMONS OF THIS OBLIGATION is such that Whereas, the Principal entered into a
certain contract with the Owner, dated the day of 201_,,, a copy of
which is attached hereto and made a part hereof far the construction oft
Installation of Gas Mains, Service Lines House Piping Variogj Locations
NOW. THEREFORE, if the Principal shall, truly and faithfully perform its duties, all the
undertakings, covenants, terms, conditions and agreements of said contract during the original
term thereof, and any extensions thereof which may be granted by the Owner, with or without
notice to the Sudety, and if he shall satisfy all claims and demands incurred under such contract,
and shall fully indemnify and save harmless the Owner from all costs and damages which it may
suffer by reason of failure, to do so, and shall reimburse and repay the Owner all outlay and
expense which the Owner may incur in making good any default, and shall promptly make
payment to all persons, firms, subcontractors, and corporations furnishing materials for or
performing labor in the prosecution of the work provided for in such contract, and any authorized
extension or modification thereof, including all amounts due for materials, lubricants, oil,
gasoline, repairs on machinery, equipment and tools, consumed or used in connection with the
construction of such work, and all insurance premiums on said work, and for all labor, performed
in such work whether by subcontractor or otherwise, then this obligation shall be void; otherwise
to remain in full force and effect.
PROVIDED, FURTHER, that the said Surety, for the value received hereby stipulates and agrees
that no change, extension of time, alterations or additions to the terms of the contract or to the
work to be performed hereunder or the specifications accompanying the same shall in anyway
affect its obligation on this bond, and it does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension
of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the contract or to the work or to the specifications.
"300 Vestavie Pkwy., Ste. 2600, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216; licensed in the State of Florida
"Three Hundred Fourteen Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Five Dollars and No Cents
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PROVIDED, FURTHER, that no final settlement between the Owner and the Contractor shall
abridge the right of any beneficiary hereunder, whose claim may be unsatisfied.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Principal and Surely have duly executed this instrument
under seal in - counterparts, each one of which shall be deemed an original, this the day of
,201_.
A I'T$ T: Florida Gas & Electric Corporation
ti
(Prin! Ne1n;,_I /nt.
(Principal)
By
8011 Land O'Lakes Blvd.
(Address)
Land O'Lakes, FL 34639
(City/State/zip)
(Witness as to Principal)
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(YdA_N
(City/StateJZip)
The Gray Insurance Company
(Surety)
ATTEST:
By _
(Surety) Beniamin H. French, Attomey-In-Fact & FL Resident Agent
(SEAL) 5023 NW 8th Ave., Ste B, Gainesville, FL 32605
(Address)
Magen Baker, CSR
(Witness as to Surety)
5023 NW 8th Avenue, Suite B
(Address)
Gainesville, FL 32605
(City/State/Lip)
Note: Date of Bond must not be prior to date of Contract.
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THE GRAY INSURANCE COMPANY
THE GRAY CASUALTY & SURETY COMPANY
GENERAL POWER OF ATTORNEY 143761
KNOW ALL BY THESE; PRESENTS; THAT The Gray Insurance Company and The Gray Casualty & Surety Company, corporations duly„
organized and existing under the laws of Louisiana, and having their principal offices in Metairie, Louisiana, do hereby make, constitute, and appoint
Benjamin H. French, Dale Waldorff, Kenneth Wayne Walker, Pamela L, Jarman and Paul A. Locascio, of Mary Esther, Florida jointly or
severally on behalf of each of the Companies named above its true and lawful Attorney(s)-in-Fact, to make, execute, seal and deliver, for and on its
behalf and as its deed, bonds, or other writings obligatory in the nature of a bond, as surety, contracts of suretyship as are or may be required or
permitted by law, regulation, contract or otherwise, provided that no bond or undertaking or contract of suretyship executed under this authority shall
exceed the amount of $10,000,000. `'
This Power of Attorney is granted and is signed by facsimile under and by the authority of the following Resolutions adopted by the Boards of
Directors of both The Gray Insurance Company and The Gray Casualty & Surety Company at meetings duly called and held on the 26'h day of June,
2003
"RESOLVED, that the President, Executive Vice President, any Vice President, or the Secretary be and each or any of them hereby is
authorized to execute a power of Attorney qualifying the attorney named in the given Power of Attorney to execute on behalf of The Company
bonds, undertakings, and all contracts of surety, and that each or any of them is hereby pthorized to attest to the execution of such Power of
Attorney, and to attach the seal of the Company; and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the signature of such officers and the seal of the Company may be affixed to any such Power of Attorney or
to any certificate relating thereto by facsimile, and any such Power of Attorney or certificate bearing such facsimile signature or facsimile seal shall
be binding upon`the Company now and in the future when so affixed with regard to any bond, undertaking or contract of surety to which it is
attached.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, The Gray Insurance Company and The Gray Casualty & Surety Company have caused their official seals to be hereinto
affixed, and these presents to be signed by their authorized officers this 7th day of July, 2004.
???au, By: Attest: 00" F?-
e
;S E A L Michael T. Gray Mark S. Manguno o` SEAL
y President, The Gray Insurance Company Secretary,
?'`»....." and The Gray Insurance Company,
* Vice President, The Gray Casualty &, Surety Company
The Gray Casualty & Surety Company
State of Louisiana
ss:
Parish of Jefferson
On this 7th day of July, 2004, before me, a Notary Public, personally appeared Michael T. Gray, President of The Gray Insurance Company and Vice
President of The Gray Casualty. & Surety Company, and Mark S. Manguno, Secretary of the Gray Insurance Company and The Gray Casualty &
Surety Company, personally known to me, being duly sworn, acknowledged that they signed the above Power of Attorney and affixed the seals of the
companies as officers of, and acknowledged said instrument to be the voluntary act and deed, of their companies.
a t?
g*? t*? \ Lisa S. Millar, Notary Public, Parish of Orleans
State of Louisiana
map cou??`? My.Commission is for Life
w?
I, Mark S. Manguno, Secretary of The Gray Insurance Company and The Gray Casualty & Surety Company, do-Hereby certify that the above and
forgoing is a true and correct copy of a Power of Attorney given by the companies, which is still in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 1 have set my hand and affixed the seals of.the Companies thiso j "
,, day of ,
f ?7?fr?I+My?.b
V! SEAL 21a SEAL Mark S. Manguno, Secretary
The Gray Insurance Company
The Gray Casualty & Surety Company
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PROVIDED, FURTHER, that no final settlement between the Owner and the Contractor shall
al7ridge the right of any beneficiary hereunder, whose claim may be unsatisfied.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Principal and Surety have duly executed this instrument
under eal in counterparts, each one of which shall be deerned an original, this the _day
of ?, \Secr ATTES(Principal)
(PrincipBy
(Address)
(Witness as to Principal)
(Address)
(City/State/Zip)
ATTEST:
(Surety)
(SEAL)
By
(Address)
I (Witness as to Surety)
(Address)
(City/State/Zip)
(City/State/Zip)
(Surety)
Note: Date of Bond must not be prior to date of
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SECTION 00620 0
CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
(Attach insurance certificates here)
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AtC40RE® DATE (MMIDDIYYYY)
CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE 12/28/2010
PRODUCER (727)521-4253 FAX: (727) 527-9455 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION
Northeast Underwriters Inc. ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE
HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR
-4790 1st Street North ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW.
St. Petersburg FL 33703
INSURED
Florida. Gas & Electric Corp.
8011 Land O' Lakes Boulevard
Land 01,Lakes FL 34638
COVERAGES
1
INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC #
INSURER A. Admiral Insurance Company 24656
INSURERS: General Iris Co of America 24732
INSURER C: Travelers Excess&Surplu$ 29696
IN$URERD:Bridgefleld Casualty In 10335
. INSURER E: Ohio Casualty 124074
THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING
III ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR
MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OFSUCH
POLICIES. AGGREGATE LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
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It is agreed the Certificate Holder is named as Additional Xnsurad1$ With respect to General Liability and Commercial
Auto coverage.
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CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLA'T'ION 1
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SHOULD ANYOFTHE ABOVE DESCRIBED POUICI ANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPI ON
City of Clearwater DATE THEREOF, THE ISSUING INSURER WILL E BARMM EN
Attn : City Clerk
l PO Box 4748 NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT, BUT FAILURE TO DO $0 SHALL
Clearwater, FL 34618-4748 IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR LABILITY OF ANY KIND UPON THE INSURER, ITS AGENTS OR
REPRESENTATIVES.
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
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Ken Kijowski/SMS -
ACORD 25 (2009101) ®1888-2009 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved.
INS025 (20DWI) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD
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SECTION 00700
GENERAL CONDITIONS
00700.01 DEFINITIONS
The Contract Documents consist of the Advertisement for Bids, Instructions to Bidders,
Summary of Information to Bidders, Method of Payment, Proposal (as accepted), Contract,
General Conditions, the Technical Specifications and the Drawings, including all modifications
and addenda thereof incorporated in the documents before their execution. These form the
Contract.
The Owner as used herein shall refer to and designate a public body or authority, corporation,
association, partnership or individual for whom the work is to be performed, or his or their
authorized representative or agent.
The Contractor is the individual, partnership, corporation or other entity undertaking to do the
work herein specified, or his or their heirs, legal representatives, successors or assigns. When
more than one prime contract is awarded for a single project the general contractor shall be so
designated by the Owner.
The Engineer shall be Clearwater Gas System. The word Engineer shall include the officers,
agents and employees of Clearwater Gas System.
A Subcontractor shall be an individual, partnership, corporation or other entity having a direct
contract with the Contractor to furnish material, work to a special design according to the plans
and specifications of this work, or supplying specialized labor and materials for this work. This
does not include one who merely furnishes material or labor not particular to this project.
Written Notice shall be deemed to have been fully served if delivered in person to the individual,
or to a member of the firm, or to an officer of the corporation, for whom it is intended, or if
delivered at or sent by registered mail to the last business address known to him who gives
notice.
The term "Work" of the Contractor or the Subcontractor includes labor or materials, or both,
equipment, transportation, or other facilities necessary to complete the contract.
All time limits stated in the Contract Documents are the essence of the Contract.
Whenever the word "approved" is used herein, it shall be held, unless otherwise specified, to
mean as approved by the Owner. Similar use will be made of the words "directed," "required,"
"permitted," and words of like import.
9 00700.02 EXTENT OF CONTRACT
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The Advertisement for Bids, Instructions to Bidders, Summary of Information to Bidders,
Method of Payment, Proposal (as accepted), Contract, General Conditions, the Technical
Specifications, and the Drawings are, and shall be taken to be, parts of this Contract. All work
and materials mentioned in the specifications and not shown on the drawings and all work and
materials shown on the drawings and not mentioned in the specifications, and all work and
materials necessary for the completion of the work according to the true intent and meaning of
the contract drawings and specifications, and all work and materials required to complete the
entire facility as described in the Advertisement shall be furnished, performed and done, as if the
same were both mentioned in the specifications and shown on the drawings.
The drawings which accompany the specifications are herein designated contract drawings and
are for the purpose of illustrating the general character and extent of the work and are subject to
such modifications and elaboration's by the Owner and Engineer as may be found necessary or
advisable, either before or during the prosecution of the work, and the Contractor shall conform
to and abide by whatever supplementary drawings and explanations that may be furnished by the
Engineer for the purpose of illustrating the work. The Engineer shall decide as to the true
meaning or intention of any portion of the specifications and drawings where the same may be
found unclear or in conflict.
Should anything be omitted from the contract drawings or specifications which is necessary for a
clear understanding of the work, or should any error appear either in any of the various
instruments furnished or in the work done by other Contractors affecting the work included
under this contract, the Contractor shall promptly notify the Engineer of such omissions or
errors, and in the event of the Contractor's failure to do so, he shall make good any damage to or
defect in his work caused thereby. He will not be allowed to take advantage of any error or
omission on the contract drawings, as 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.
00700.03 OBLIGATIONS OF CONTRACTOR
The Contractor shall, at his own cost and expense unless otherwise specified, furnish all the
necessary materials, labor, supervision, superintendent, tools and appliances, and shall construct,
finish, test and purge in a safe, substantial and workmanlike manner the work of this contract
within the time and in the manner specified and in accordance with the contract drawings.
The Contractor shall complete the entire work to the satisfaction and approval of the Owner and
shall accept in consideration of, and as full compensation for the work, the sums set opposite the
respective classes of work and materials named in the Contract and proposals herein contained,
the said sums being the amount at which the Contract therefore was awarded to the Contractor.
Acceptance or approval of the work or materials by the Owner does not relieve the Contractor
from liability for poor or defective workmanship and/or materials and any such acceptance or
approval is understood to relate to work or materials which can be observed and does in no way
pertain to latent defects or defects ascertainable through testing.
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i 00700.04
SUBCONTRACTS
The Contractor shall not assign or sublet the whole or any part of the work without the written
consent of the Owner and without the written approval by the Owner of the specific party to
whom it is proposed to assign or sublet the same. No such consent and approval, and no approval
of the form of such assignment or subletting, shall release. or relieve the Contractor from any of
the obligations and liabilities assumed by him under this Contract, and, as between the parties
hereto, the Contractor shall remain responsible and liable as if no such assignment or subletting
had been made. Nothing contained in the Contract documents shall create any contractual
relationship between any subcontractor and the Owner.
00700.05 SEPARATE CONTRACTS
The owner reserves the right to let other contracts in connection with this work. The Contractor
shall afford other contractors reasonable opportunity for the introduction and storage of their
materials and the execution of their work, and shall properly connect and coordinate his work
with theirs.
If any part of the Contractor's work depends for proper execution or results upon the work of any
other contractor, the Contractor shall inspect and promptly report to the Owner any defects in
such work that render it unsuitable for such proper execution and results. His failure to so inspect
and report shall constitute an acceptance of the other contractor's work as fit and proper for the
reception of his work except as to defects which may develop in the other contractor's work after
the execution of his work.
To insure the proper execution of his subsequent work, the Contractor shall measure work
already in place and shall at once report to the Owner any discrepancy between the executed
work and the drawings.
Wherever work being done by the Owner's forces or by other contractors is contiguous to work
covered by this Contract, the respective rights of the various interests involved shall be
established by the Owner, to secure the completion of the various portions of the work in general
harmony.
00700.06 BONDS
The bidder to whom the Contract is awarded must, within ten (10) calendar days following
notice of award, present himself to the place designated in the official notice of acceptance, for
signing of the Contract and the plans, and to substitute for the bid security, a surety
performance-payment bond in the amount of thirty per centrum (30%) of the Contract price,
conditioned that the Contractor will faithfully perfornn all work of this contract and promptly pay
for all materials furnished and labor supplied or performed in the prosecution of all work. All
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bonds and insurance shall be issued by companies authorized to transact business in the State of
Florida and acceptable to the Owner.
00700.07 ADDITIONAL OR SUBSTITUTE BOND
If at any time the Owner shall be or become dissatisfied with any Surety or Sureties then upon
the Performance, Maintenance, Material and Labor Bond, or if for any reason such Bonds shall
cease to be adequate security to the Owner, the Contractor shall, within five (5) days after notice
from the Owner to do so, substitute an acceptable bond or bonds in such form and sum and
signed by such other Sureties as may be satisfactory to the Owner. The premium on such Bond
or Bonds shall be paid for by the Contractor. No further payments shall be deemed due nor shall
be made until the new Sureties have qualified.
00700.08 INSURANCE
A: General
The Contractor shall not commence work under this contract until he has obtained all insurance
required, as specified on the "Summary of Information to Bidders," submitted certificates for this
insurance, and such insurance has been approved by the Owner; nor shall the Contractor allow
any subcontractor to commence work on his subcontract until all similar insurance required of
the subcontractor has been so obtained and approved. The Owner, however, may accept
insurance covering a subcontractor in character and amounts less than the standard requirements
because of the character or the extent of the work to be performed by such subcontractor, such
acceptance by the Owner must be expressly stated in writing.
B: Worker's Compensation
The Contractor shall take out and maintain during the life of this contract adequate Worker's
Compensation Insurance for all his employees employed at the site of the project and in case any
work is sublet, the Contractor shall require the subcontractor similarly to provide Worker's
Compensation Insurance for the latter's employees, unless such employees are covered by the
protection afforded by the Contractor. Coverage shall include Employer's Liability, Voluntary
Compensation and U.S. Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers Act Coverage where applicable.
The Contractor shall, at all times, indemnify and save harmless the Owner and the Engineer, of
and from all claims for Worker's Compensation which may be made by any of the employees of
the Contractor or by any of the employees of any subcontractor to whom the Contractor may
have let the performance of any part of the work embraced by this Contract and the Contractor
will appear for and defend the Owner and Engineer against any and all such claims.
C: Public Liability and Property Damage
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Each Contractor shall take out and maintain during the life of the Contract such Public Liability
and Property Damage Insurance as shall protect the Owner, the Engineer, the Contractor, and
any subcontractor performing work covered by this Contract from claims for damages for
personal injury, including wrongful death, as well as from claims for property damages, which
may arise from performance related to this contract, whether such performance be by himself or
by any subcontractor or any person directly or indirectly employed on the project.
D: Fire Insurance
The Contractor shall, from commencement of the Contract and until final acceptance by the
Owner upon completion of the entire contract, maintain insurance on all insurable items of the
work included in the Contract against loss or damage by fire or lightning and those periods
covered by the extended coverage endorsement. This insurance shall be listed in the names of the
Owner; Trustee; Contractor; and his subcontractors as their respective interests may appear, in
such amounts as shall fully protect the interests of the Owner; Trustee; Contractor; or any of his
subcontractors.
The risk of loss or damage to the construction work due to the perils covered by the said fire
policy with extended coverage, as well as any other hazards which might result in damage to the
construction work, is that of the Contractor and Surety, and no claims for extra money by the
Contractor for such loss or damage shall be recognized by the Owner nor will such loss or
damage excuse the complete and satisfactory performance of the Contract by the Contractor.
0 E: Special Hazards
Special hazards, if there is a possibility of such hazards existing in the work contemplated, shall
be covered by rider or riders to the policy or policies. Two such possible hazards are blasting and
environmental damage.
00700.09 PROOF OF INSURANCE
Contractor shall, prior to executing the Contract, deliver to the Owner, proper evidence of
carriage of the insurance required by this Contract. Certificates will be acceptable proof of
public liability, property damage and Worker's Compensation Insurance. An original policy of
fire insurance must be submitted to the Owner as soon as an insurable interest exists.
00700.10 ACCIDENTS AND CLAIMS
The Contractor shall be held responsible for all accidents and shall indemnify and protect the
Owner and Engineer from all suits, claims and actions brought against it, and all cost for liability
to which the Owner or Engineer may be put for any injury or alleged injury to the person or
property of another resulting from negligence or carelessness in the performance of the work, or
in protection of the project site, or from any improper or inferior workmanship, or from inferior
materials used in the work.
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00700.11 MUTUAL RESPONSIBILITY OF CONTRACTORS
Should a Contractor in the performance of his Contract cause damage to any person, any
property, or work of another Contractor working on this project, he shall, upon due notice to do
so from the Owner or other party to the damage, arrange for an amicable settlement thereon. It is
agreed by all parties herein that such disputes shall not delay completion of the work, nor be
cause for claim against the Owner or Engineer. Work shall be continued by the party claiming
damages at his expense, subject to such damages as may be obtained by due course of law.
00700.12 CONTRACTOR'S LIABILITY
The status of the Contractor in the work to be performed by him under this Contract is that of an
independent Contractor and that as such he shall properly safeguard against any and all injury or
damage to any person, to public and private property, materials and things; and that, as such, he
alone shall be responsible for any and all damage, loss or injury to persons or property that may
rise, or be incurred, in or during the conduct or progress of said work without regard to whether
or not the Contractor, his subcontractors, agents, or employees have been negligent; and that
Contractor shall keep the Owner and Engineer free from, and shall discharge any and all
responsibility and therefore of any sort or kind. The Contractor shall assume all responsibility for
risks or casualties of every description, for any or all damage, loss or injury to persons or
property arising out of the nature of the work, from the action of the elements, or from any
unforeseen or unusual difficulty, the Contractor shall assume and be liable for all blame and loss
of whatsoever nature by reason of neglect or violation of any federal, state, county, or local laws,
regulations or ordinances; that Contractor shall indemnify and save harmless the Owner and
Engineer all their officers, agents, and employees, from all suits or actions at law of any kind
whatsoever in connection with this work and shall, if required by the Owner, produce evidence
of settlement of any such action before final payment shall be made by the Owner. Contractor
acknowledges receipt of one dollar as full and specific consideration for this indemnity
agreement.
00700.13 FAMILIARITY WITH CONTRACT REQUIREMENT
It is the responsibility of, and it is hereby agreed that, the Contractor has, prior to signing of the
Contract, satisfied himself as the nature and location of the work, the conformation of the
ground, the character, quality, and the quantity of the materials which will be required, the
character of equipment and facilities needed preliminary to and during the prosecution of the
work, the general and local conditions, and of all other matters which can in any way affect the
scope of the work under this Contract. Information concerning the general condition of the
project site existing at the time of bidding is presented in the plans and specifications solely for
information and convenience in describing the work to be accomplished and the use by the
Contractor of such information cannot in any way relieve the Contractor of his responsibilities as
outlined herein for determining the actual conditions existing at the site and for basing his bid
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price upon such conditions. No verbal agreement or conversation with any officer, agent,
employee of the Owner, or the Engineer, either before or after the execution of this Contract,
shall affect or modify any of the terms or obligations herein contained. Failure to comply with
any or all of the requirements will not relieve Contractor from the responsibility of properly
estimating the difficulty or costs of successful completion of the work nor from the responsibility
for the faithful performance of the provisions of this Contract.
00700.14 PATENT RIGHTS
The Contractor shall obtain all necessary consents and shall pay all royalties, licenses, and fees
for the use of any patented invention, articles, composition or process in the work done or the
materials furnished, or any part thereof embraced in this Contract. The Contractor shall be
responsible for any claims made against the Owner, its agents and employees for any actual or
alleged infringement of patents by the use of any patented articles, appliances, etc., in the
construction and completion of the work, and shall save harmless and indemnify the Owner, its
agents and employees from all costs, expenses, and damages, including attorney's fees which the
Owner may be obliged to pay by reason of any actual or alleged infringements of patents used in
the construction and completion of the work herein specified.
00700.15 PERMITS AND LICENSES
Permits and licenses of a temporary nature necessary for the prosecution of the work shall be
secured and paid for by the Contractor unless otherwise specified. Permits, licenses and
easements for permanent structures or permanent changes in existing facilities will be secured
and paid for by the Owner, unless otherwise specified.
The Contractor shall give all notices and comply with all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations
bearing on the conduct of the work as drawn and specified. If the Contractor observes that the
drawings and specifications are at variance therewith, he shall promptly notify the Engineer in
writing, and any necessary changes shall be adjusted as provided in the contract for changes in
the work. If the Contractor performs any work knowing it to be contrary to such laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations, and without such notice to the Engineer, he shall bear all costs
arising there from.
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00700.1.6 LAWS AND REGULATIONS is
The Contractor at all times shall observe and comply with all Federal, State, Local, and/or
Municipal laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations in any manner and those which may be
enacted later, or bodies or tribunals having jurisdiction or authority over the work and shall
indemnify and save harmless the Owner against any claim or liability arising from, or based on,
the violation of any such law, ordinance, rule, regulation, order, or decree.
The bidder is assumed to have made himself familiar with all Federal, State, Local, and
Municipal laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations which in any manner affect those engaged or
employed in the work, or the materials or equipment used in or upon the work, or in any way
affect the work and no plea of misunderstanding will be considered an excuse for the ignorance
thereof. The Contractor shall be licensed in the required discipline of installing gas mains,
services and underground customer piping systems.
00700.17 DIMENSIONS AND ELEVATIONS
Figured dimensions on drawings shall take precedence over the measurements by scale, and
detailed working drawings are to take precedence over general drawings and shall be considered
as explanatory of them. In case of conflict between dimensions or scales the Engineer shall make
all necessary final clarifications.
00700.18 PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND SHOP DRAWINGS
The specifications are intended to supplement and clarify the plans. Work is sometimes called
for in the specifications that is not shown completely on the plans; and the plans sometimes
indicate work that is not mentioned in the specifications. Both plans and specifications must be
complied with completely in order to fulfill the Contract requirements; and whether or not the
work is specifically defined in any bid item, any work called for by either is as binding as if it
were called for by both. The construction drawings, as prepared prior to receiving bids, are
intended to describe the general scope of the work and to form the basis of comparable bids and
may be supplemented after award of the contract with manufacturer's shop drawings, detailed
working drawings and other detailed data necessary to thoroughly describe the requirements of
the finished facility. In no case, however, will such supplemental information form the basis of
claims by the Contractor for increased compensation and in no case will the required work
described by the supplemental information be considered as extra work. In case of conflict
between plans and specifications, the Engineer shall be the sole judge of which shall prevail. The
Engineer shall make all necessary explanations as to the true meaning and intent of the plans and
specifications. Any errors or omissions in the plans and specifications may be corrected by the
Engineer when such corrections are necessary for the proper completion of the work.
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The Contractor shall sign and stamp approved all shop or setting drawings for items of
equipment on which he has bid and proposes to install, to verify field dimensions, design criteria,
and materials. After the Contractor has signed and approved the shop drawings, they shall be
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promptly submitted to the Owner in quadruplicate for review for conformance with the design
concepts of the project. The Contractor shall call Owner's attention to any deviation in the shop
drawings or submittals from the requirements of the plans and specifications. No deviation from
the plans and specifications shall be approved without a written Change Order. Changes or
corrections may be noted by the Owner and one copy will be returned to the Contractor. The
Contractor shall make any corrections required by the Owner and shall return the required
number of corrected copies of shop drawings until no exception is taken. The Contractor shall
direct specific attention in writing to revisions on resubmitted shop drawings other than the
corrections called for by the Owner on previous submissions. Contractor's stamp of approval on
any shop drawings shall constitute a representation to the Owner that the Contractor has either
verified all quantities, dimensions, field construction criteria, materials, catalog numbers, and
similar data or he assumes full responsibility for doing so and that he has reviewed or
coordinated each shop drawing with the requirements of the work and the Contract documents.
The shop drawings in no way become a part of the Contract documents but are furnished for
informational purposes only. Regardless of corrections made in, review or approval given to
such drawings by the Engineer, the Contractor shall be responsible for the accuracy of such
drawings and for their conformity to the Contract plans and specifications.
00700.19 DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS FURNISHED TO CONTRACTORS
18 The successful General Contractor shall be entitled to receive from the Owner six (6) free sets of
Contract drawings and specifications.
00700.20 WORKING SCHEDULES AND PROGRESS CHARTS
The Contractor shall prepare and submit to the Owner for approval prior to initiating
construction activities a working schedule showing the locations and the order in which the
Contractor proposes to undertake the construction. A schedule will include anticipated starting
and completion dates for the various sections and items included in this Contract and will also
indicate scheduled delivery date for all mechanical equipment. All work provided to the
contractor, including service lines shall be scheduled within a 72 hour turn around; emergency
work will have an immediate response.
Accompanying this schedule shall be a chart sufficiently large to be suitable for recording the
progress of the work. The Contractor will be required to indicate actual progress on this chart
and printed copies shall be made available at the end of each month. These progress charts will
be used in preparing the monthly estimates to the Owner.
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00700.21. SUPERVISION AND RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR 0
The Contractor shall give the work the constant attention necessary to facilitate the progress
thereof and shall cooperate with the Owner and with other contractors in every way possible.
The Contractor shall at all times have a competent superintendent, capable of reading and
thoroughly understanding the drawings and specifications, as his agent on the work, who shall,
as the Contractor's agent, supervise, direct and otherwise conduct the work. Such superintendent
shall be furnished irrespective of the amount of work sublet.
The Contractor shall be solely and wholly responsible for delivering the completed work in a
good, safe and workmanlike condition and for the good condition of the work and materials until
final acceptance and his formal release from his obligations. He shall bear all losses resulting on
account of the weather, fire, the elements, or other causes of every kind or nature.
The Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless (to a limit of $10,000,000) the Owner and the
Engineer and their agents and employees from and against all claims, damages, losses and
expenses, including attorneys' fees arising out of or resulting from the performance of the work,
provided that any such claim, damage, loss or expenses is:
(a) attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease or death, or to injury to or destruction of
tangible property (other than the work itself), including the loss of use resulting there
from and,
(b) is caused in whole or in part by any negligent act or omission of the Contractor, any
Subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for
whose acts any of them may be liable, regardless of whether or not it is caused in part by
a party indemnified hereunder.
In any and all claims against the Owner or the Engineer or any of their agents or employees by
any employee of the Contractor, any Subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by
any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, the indemnification obligation
shall not be limited in any way by any limitation on the amount or type of damages,
compensation or benefits payable by or for the Contractor or any Subcontractor under Worker's
Compensation Acts, Disability Benefits Acts or other employee benefit acts.
The Contractor shall be held responsible for any violation of laws or ordinances affecting in any
way the conduct of all persons engaged, or the materials or methods used by him, on the work.
The Contractor shall provide and maintain at his own expense, in a sanitary condition, such
accommodations for the use of his employees as are necessary to comply with the requirements
and regulations of the State Department of Health & Rehabilitative Services or the County
Health Department. He shall commit no public nuisance. Sanitary facilities shall be at least
500-feet from the nearest water well. Privies shall have incorporated therein metal containers
which shall be tightly closed and all waste shall be transported away from the site of the work
and disposed of properly.
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Any instructions, directions, or orders from the Owner shall be given to the Contractor through
his authorized representative. The Owner, except in the absence of the representative, has no
authority to give directions, orders or instructions directly to the Contractor.
00700.22 SERVING NOTICE
Any notice to be given the Contractor under this contract shall be deemed to be served if the
same be delivered to the person in charge of any office used by the Contractor or his
superintendent or agent at or near the work, or deposited in a post office, postpaid, addressed to
the Contractor at his place of business as set forth in this contract.
00700.23 AUTHORITY OF ENGINEER
The supervision of the execution of this contract is vested wholly in the Contractor. In the event
the Owner has engaged the Engineer to represent him during the construction phase the order,
instructions, directions, or requests of the Owner are to be given through the Engineer. The
Engineer shall transmit them promptly to the Contractor as corning from the Owner and
originating in the Owner. The Contractor shall designate a representative to receive such
instructions, directions or requests in his absence, and failing to do so, will be held responsible
for the execution of them.
The Owner shall have the sole authority to suspend the work wholly or in part for such period or
periods as may be deemed necessary due to failure on the part of the Contractor to carry out
orders given to perform any or all provisions of the contract. The Contractor shall not suspend
the work and shall not remove any equipment, tools, lumber or other materials without the
written permission of the Owner. The Engineer has no responsibility regarding the Contractor's
safe prosecution of the work or his compliance with any applicable safety codes or regulations.
00700.24 OBSERVATION OF THE WORK
The Owner or his authorized representative-CGS inspector shall have free access to the materials
and the work at all times for measuring or observing the same, and the Contractor shall afford
him all necessary facilities and assistance for so doing.
After written authorization to proceed with the work, and the Engineer has been engaged to act
as the Owners representative, the Engineer shall:
A. Make visits to the site at intervals appropriate to the various stages of construction to
observe the progress and quality of the executed work and to determine in general if the
work is proceeding in accordance with the Contract Documents; he will not be required
to make exhaustive or continuous on-site observations to check the quality or quantity of
the work, he will not be responsible for the construction means, methods, procedures,
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Contractor's failure to perform the construction work in accordance with the Contract
Documents; he will not be responsible for safety precautions and procedures in
connection with the work; and during such visits and on the basis of his on-site
observations as an experienced and qualified design professional he will keep the Owner
informed of the progress of the work, will endeavor to guard the Owner against defects
and deficiencies in the work of Contractors and may disapprove work as failing to
conform to the Contract Documents.
B. Review samples, catalog data, schedules, shop drawings, laboratory, shop and mill tests
of materials and equipment and other data which the Contractor is required to submit,
only for conformance with the design concept of the project and compliance with the
information given by the Contract Documents, and assemble written guarantees which
are required by the Contract Documents. Review of shop drawings by Engineer shall not
relieve Contractor from his responsibility to perform his work in accordance with the
plans and specifications.
C. Consult with and advise the Owner, act as the Owner's representative at the project site,
issue all instructions of the Owner to the Contractor and prepare routine Change Orders
as required.
D. Based on his on-site observations as an experienced and qualified design professional and
on his review of the Contractor's applications for payment, determine the amount owing
to the Contractor and approve in writing payment to the Contractors in such amounts;
such approvals of payment to constitute a representation to the Owner, based on such
observations and review of the data comprising such applications, that the work has
progressed to the point indicated and that, to the best of his knowledge, information and
belief, the quality of the work is in accordance with the Contract Documents, subject to
the results of any subsequent test called for in the Contract Documents and any
qualifications stated in his approval. Such partial and final payments will be as specified
elsewhere herein except as modified in this paragraph.
E. Conduct, in company with the Owner, a final site visit of the project for general
conformance with the design concept of the project and general compliance with the
information given by the Contract Documents, and recommend in writing final payment
to the Contractor.
00700.25 EXAMINATION OF THE WORK
The authority and duties of the resident project representatives when provided and authorized as
employees of the Engineer and when the employment thereof is authorized and paid by the
Owner, are limited to examining the material furnished, observing the work done and reporting
their findings to the Engineer. The Engineer does not underwrite, guarantee or insure the work
done by the Contractor. It is the Contractor's responsibility to perform the work in all details in
accordance with the Contract Documents, and the Engineer shall never be responsible or liable
to either the Owner or the Contractor or any other party by reason of the Contractor's failure to
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do so. Failure by the Engineer or by any project representative or other representative of the
Owner engaged in on-the-site observation to discover defects or deficiencies in the work of the
Contractor shall never, under any circumstances, relieve the Contractor from his responsibility
therefore to the Owner, or subject the Engineer to any liability to the Owner, the Contractor, or
any other party for any such defect or deficiency.
Project representatives shall have no authority to permit deviation from or to modify any of the
provisions of the Drawings or Specifications without the written permission or instruction of the
Engineer, or to delay the Contractor by failure to observe the materials and work with reasonable
promptness.
The Engineer, his representatives, employees, or any resident project representative in the
employment of the Engineer will not have authority to supervise, direct, expedite or otherwise
control and instruct or order the Contractor or his employees in the fulfillment of the Contractor's
obligation. The Owner's instructions, orders, directions and/or orders to the Contractor shall be
given only through the Engineer, or his employees. The Engineer may only advise the Contractor
when it appears to the Engineer that the work and/or materials do not conform to the
requirements of the Contract Documents, including the Drawings and Specifications.
The payment of any compensation, irrespective of its character or form, or the giving of any
gratuity, or the granting or any valuable favor, directly or indirectly, by the Contractor to any
project representative, is strictly prohibited, and any such act on the part of the Contractor will
constitute a violation of the contract.
If the Contract Documents, laws, ordinances, rules, regulations or orders of any public authority
having jurisdiction require any work to specifically be inspected, tested, or approved by someone
other than the Contractor, the Contractor will give the Engineer timely notice of readiness
therefore. The Contractor will furnish the Engineer the required certificates of inspection,
testing or approval. All such tests will be in accordance with the methods prescribed by the
American Society for Testing and Materials, or such other applicable organization as may be
required by law or the Contract Documents. If any such work required so to be inspected, tested
or approved is covered without written approval of the Engineer, it must, if requested by the
Engineer, be uncovered for observation at the Contractor's expense. The cost of all such
inspections, tests and approvals shall be borne by the Contractor unless otherwise provided.
00700.26 PROTECTION OF WORK AND PROPERTY
The Contractor shall continuously maintain adequate protection of all his work from damage and
shall protect the Owner's property from injury or loss arising in connection with this Contract.
He shall make good any such damage, injury, or loss, except such as maybe directly due to errors
in the Contract Documents, or caused by agents or employees of the Owner. He shall adequately
protect adjacent property as provided by law and the Contract Documents. He shall provide and
maintain all passage ways, guard fences, lights, and other facilities for protection required by
public authority or local conditions.
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From the start of the work until the completion and acceptance of the work, the Contractor shall
be solely responsible for the work covered by this contract and for the materials delivered at the
site intended to be used in the work and all injury or damage done to the same from whatever
cause as well as any damage done by him, his agents, employees and for subcontractors in the
performance of the work, shall be made good by him at his own expense before the final
payment is made. The Contractor shall be responsible for the preservation of all trees along and
adjacent to the work and shall use every precaution necessary to prevent damage or injury
thereto. The Contractor shall not willfully or maliciously injure or destroy trees or shrubs, and he
shall not remove or cut them without proper authorization from the Owner. Any limbs or
branches of trees broken during such operations, shall be trimmed with a clean cut and painted
with an approved tree healing compound. The Contractor will be liable for all damages or at the
option of the Owner may be required to replace or restore at his own expense, all vegetation not
protected and preserved that may be destroyed or damaged.
The Contractor shall provide suitable means of protection for all materials intended to be used in
the work and for all work in progress, as well as for completed work.
The Contractor shall furnish all the necessary equipment, shall take all necessary precautions and
shall assume the entire cost of handling any sewage, seepage, storm, surface and flood flows
which may be encountered at any time during the construction of the work. The manner
providing for these occurrences shall meet with the approval of the Owner, and the entire cost of
said work shall be considered as having been included in the unit prices submitted for the several
items of the work to be done under this contract.
00700.27 USE OF COMPLETED PORTIONS
The Owner shall have the right to take possession of and use any completed or partially
completed portions of the work, notwithstanding that the time for completing the entire work or
such portions may not have expired but such taking possession and use shall not be deemed an
acceptance of any work not completed in accordance with the Contract Documents. If such prior
use increases the cost of or delays the work, the Contractor shall be entitled to such extra
compensation, or extension of time, or both, as the Owner may determine.
00700.25 THE OWNER'S RIGHT TO DO WORK
If the Contractor should neglect to prosecute the work properly or fail to perform any provision
of this contract, the Owner, after three days' written notice to the Contractor may, without
prejudice to any other remedy he may have, make good such deficiencies and may deduct the
cost thereof from the payment then or thereafter due the Contractor.
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00700.29 ALTERATION OF PLANS
The Engineer reserves the right to make such alterations in the plans or in the character of the
work as may be considered necessary or desirable from time to time to complete fully the
construction of the work, provided such alterations do not change materially the original plans
and specifications, and such alterations shall not be considered as a waiver of any condition of
the contract nor to invalidate any of the provisions thereof.
No alterations in the plans or in the character of the work shall be made without the previous
written approval of the Engineer and/or Inspector.
00700.30 UNAUTHORIZED WORK
Work done without lines and grades being given, and gas pipe installed shallow or contrary to
code requirements, and work done beyond the lines and grades shown on the plans or as given,
except as herein provided, or any extra work done without written authority, will be considered
as unauthorized and at the expense of the Contractor and will not be accepted or paid for by the
Owner. The Owner may order that work so done be removed and replaced at the Contractor's
expense.
00700.31 CLAIMS FOR EXTRA COST
If the Contractor claims that any instructions by drawings or otherwise involves extra cost under
this contract, he shall give the Owner written notice thereof within a reasonable time after the
receipt of such instructions, and in any event before proceeding to execute the work, except in
emergency endangering life or property, and the procedure shall then be as provided for changes
in the work. No such claim shall be valid unless so made.
00700.32 CHANGES IN THE WORK
If for any reason it be deemed necessary in the opinion of the Owner to make any variations in
the scope or nature of the work, which variations increase or decrease the quantities of the work
specified, or change the location to an extent not unreasonably affecting the conditions of the
work, and further interpreted by the Owner as involving no classes of work other than those
called for by this contract, the Contractor shall, upon written order from the Owner to that effect,
make such variations. If such variations diminish the quantity of the work to be done, no claim
for damages or for anticipated profits on the work that may be dispensed with shall thereby
accrue to the Contractor, and the value of the work dispensed with will not be included in any
payments made to the Contractor. If such variations increase the amount of the work, the value
of such increase shall be determined and fixed by the Owner in accordance with the quantity of
such work actually done, and at the unit prices stipulated in the contract.
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All major changes will be issued in a standard form which will contain a description of the work
involved in the change, a reference to the proper construction drawings or revised drawings and
will not be effective until signed by the Owner and Contractor.
Such alterations or changes as are mentioned in this section shall not vitiate or annul the
obligations of the contract or the agreement for the work.
Should, in the opinion of the Owner, any contemplated change in the quantities of the work, or
alterations thereof, materially affect the character of the work, or any part thereof, or materially
affect the compensation for the same, then the work shall be classed as extra work.
00700.33 EXTRA WORK/INCREASED COMPENSATION
The Owner may at any time, by a written order, without notice to the Sureties, and without
invalidating the contract, require the performance of such extra work or substantial changes in
the work as it may find necessary or desirable. The amount of compensation to be paid to the
Contractor for any extra work, as ordered, shall be determined as follows:
(a) By unit prices named in contract and subsequently agreed upon.
(b) By a lump sum mutually agreed upon by the Owner and the Contractor; or
(c) If no such unit prices are set forth and if the parties cannot agree upon a lump sum, then
by the actual net cost in money to the Contractor of the wages of applied labor (including
premiums for Worker's Compensation Insurance, and Social Security taxes), plus twenty
per centum (20%) as compensation for all items of profit, administration, overhead,
superintendence, insurance other than Worker's Compensation Insurance, materials used
in temporary structures, allowances made by the Contractor to subcontractors, additional
premiums upon the performance bond of the Contractor and the use of small tools; plus
the net cost to the Contractor for the materials required in the extra work; plus the cost of
rental for plant equipment (other than small tools) required and approved for the extra
.work.
00700.34 SUSPENSION OF WORK
The Owner shall have the right to suspend the whole or any part of the work, when, in the
opinion of the Owner, the Contractor is not doing the work in accordance with the provisions of
the contract and specifications.
If, in the judgment of the representatives of the Owner, the Contractor is taking undue risk of
damage to any part of the construction by proceeding with the work during unfavorable weather
or other conditions, then the Owner shall immediately verbally notify the Contractor or his
representatives on the site confirming the same in writing. The Owner may thereupon suspend
the work temporarily, either wholly or in part for such periods as may be necessary on account of
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conditions unfavorable for the safe and proper prosecution of the work. In case of such
suspension, a proper extension of time may be required by the Contractor but, regardless whether
it is granted or not, no allowance will be made of the Contractor for any expense resulting there
from. The Owner shall not be liable to the Contractor in any manner for any expenses, damages,
loss of profits, anticipated or otherwise, or any other charges whatsoever arising out of a
suspension in the work of either this Contractor or any Contractor engaged on this project. It
shall be clearly understood that the failure of the Owner to so advise shall not relieve the
Contractor of his responsibility for compliance with the conditions of the contract.
Should the Contractor fail to comply with any orders of the Owner relative to any particular parts
of the work, the Owner shall have the right to suspend the work on any or all parts until its
orders respecting the particular parts are complied with. In case of such suspension, which shall
be considered due to the fault of the Contractor, no extension of time shall be given and no
allowance will be made for the expense of the Contractor on account of idle equipment or forces
during the terms of such suspension.
00700.35 DEFECTIVE WORK OR MATERIALS
If at any time any materials or workmanship should be discovered which do not comply with the
plans, specifications and contract drawings, such defective work and/or material shall
immediately be removed or corrected by the Contractor when notified to do so by the Owner,
and such defects shall be replaced or corrected at the Contractor's expense. Any work or
materials condemned by the Owner as unsuitable or improperly done shall be removed and
repaired or otherwise remedied, as the Owner may require.
If the Contractor shall neglect or refuse to remove or replace defective work or materials within
seven (7) days from the date of the notice from the Owner to do so, then the Owner may remove
or cause the same to be removed and satisfactorily replaced by contract or otherwise, as they
may deem expedient, and they may and are empowered, to charge the expense thereof to the
Contractor. The expense so charged will be deducted and paid by the Owner out of such monies
as are or may become due under this agreement, or if such monies are not sufficient to meet said
expense, the additional monies shall be furnished by the Contractor, and if he refuses or neglects
to provide the necessary monies they shall be provided by his Surety.
00700.36 ABANDONMENT OF WORK
Should the Contractor abandon, or in any manner fail to complete the work, the Owner is hereby
authorized and empowered to pay any workmen who may have been employed by the
Contractor, for work done, and to pay any claims against the Contractor for material furnished,
out of any funds that would otherwise be due or become due the Contractor under this Contract,
and in every such case the Owner is hereby authorized and empowered to ascertain the amount
or amounts so due or owning to the workmen, or for materials so furnished; and the amount or
amounts so found to be due and payable, shall be final and conclusive against the Contractor,
and may thereafter be paid by the Owner to said labor, or to liquidated claims for materials
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furnished; and any partial or final payment may be withheld from the Contractor until all such
claims for labor or material on his Contract have been satisfied.
00700.37 FORFEITURE OF CONTRACT
The Owner, at any time during the continuance of the contract for the work herein provided for,
and prior to the date of acceptance of the work as hereinafter provided, shall have the right and
power to declare the whole or any part of the same forfeited for the violation of any of the
conditions, terms, requirements, or limitations herein contained, or if the performance of the
Contract is unnecessarily or unreasonable delayed, or if the Contractor is not progressing with
the work as fast as is necessary to insure its completion within the time specified and as required
by his Contract, or if the Contractor is showing bad faith in carrying out the Contract, or if the
work not be fully completed within the fixed time in this Contract for its completion, or within
the time to which such completion may be extended as hereinafter provided, or further, if the
Contractor shall fail to or refuse to remedy or repair defective work or materials when so ordered
as herein provided. If the Owner shall declare the said contract forfeited, in whole or in any
particular, such declaration of forfeiture shall in no way relieve or affect the liability of the
Contractor.and his Sureties for breach of any of the covenants and conditions of said Contract.
00700.38 THE OWNER'S RIGHT TO TERMINATE CONTRACT
If the Contractor should be adjudged a bankrupt, or if he should make a general assignment for
the benefit of his creditors, or if a receiver should be appointed on account of his insolvency, or
if he should persistently or repeatedly refuse or should fail to supply enough properly skilled
workmen or proper materials, or if he should fail to make prompt payment to subcontractors for
material or labor, or persistently disregard laws, ordinances or the instructions of the Owner, or
otherwise be guilty of a substantial violation of any provision of the Contract, then the Owner,
upon determining that sufficient cause exists to justify such action, may, without prejudice to any
other right or remedy and after giving the Contractor seven (7) days' written notice, terminate the
employment of the Contractor and take possession of the premises and of all materials, tools and
appliances thereon and finish the work by whatever method he may deem expedient. In such
case the Contractor shall not be entitled to receive any further payment until the work is finished.
If the unpaid balance of the Contract price shall exceed the expense of finishing the work,
including compensation for additional managerial and administrative services, such excess shall
be paid to the Contractor. If such expense shall exceed such unpaid balance, the Contractor or his
Sureties shall pay the difference to the Owner. The expense incurred by the Owner as herein
provided, and the damage incurred through the Contractor's default, shall be certified by the
Engineer.
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. 00700.39 CONTRACTOR'S RIGHT TO STOP WORK OR TERMINATE CONTRACT
If the work should be stopped under an order of any court, or other public authority, for a period
of three (3) months, through no act or fault of the Contractor or of anyone employed by him, or if
the Owner fails to make timely payments for completed work, then the Contractor may, upon
seven (7) days' written notice to the Owner, stop work or terminate this Contract and recover
from the Owner payment for all work executed and any loss sustained upon any plant or
materials and reasonable profit and damages.
00700.40 NO WAIVER OF CONTRACT
Neither an extension of time, for any reason, beyond the date fixed herein for the completion of
the Contract, nor the delivery and acceptance of any articles or materials, nor any payment for,
nor acceptance of the whole or any part of the work by the Owner, nor any possession taken by
the Owner or its employees or agents, shall be deemed to be a waiver by the Owner of the right
to abrogate this Contract for abandonment or delay or non- performance in the manner herein
provided, nor shall it operate to void or annul any of the terms of this Contract.
00700.41 NO ESTOPPEL
Neither the Owner, nor any agent or officer thereof shall be precluded or estopped by any return
or certificate made or given by the Owner or other officer, agent or appointee of the Owner
under any provision of this agreement at any time, either before or after final approval and
acceptance of the work and final payment therefore, from showing the true and correct amount
and character of the work done and materials furnished by the Contractor or any other person
under this agreement or that any such return, or certificate, is untrue and incorrect or improperly
made in any particular, or that the work and materials, or any part thereof, do not, in fact,
conform to the specifications and Contract Drawings, and the Owner shall not be precluded or
estopped notwithstanding any such return or certificate and payment in accordance therewith,
from demanding and recovering from the Contractor such damages as it may sustain by reason of
his failure to comply with the specification and Contract Drawings.
00700.42 TIME FOR COMPLETION
Work on this Contract shall be commenced on a date specified in a written order of the Owner.
The work shall be carried on with such force and in such manner and order and at such points
that within the time limit designated in the Contract, or as may be modified or extended as
hereinafter provided, and as computed from the date stated in the notice to commence work, the
whole work and its parts shall be performed in accordance with the terms of this Contract.
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00700.43 COMPLETION OF WORK DEFINED
The time for the completion of the herein specified work is defined as that state when, in the
opinion of the Owner or his authorized representative, all the work required to be performed
under the terms of the Contract plans, specifications and extra work orders has been completed
and the entire facility including appurtenances is ready for continuous permanent use for the
purpose intended. After this date there may still remain some cleaning up of Contractor's plant or
minor work and/or adjustments, which do not prevent the permanent use of the project.
00700.44 DELAYS AND EXTENSIONS OF TIME
If the Contractor shall be delayed at any time in the progress of the work by any cause beyond
the Contractor's control and without his fault or negligence, including but not restricted to any
act or neglect of the Owner, or of his agents or employees, or by any other Contractor employed
by the Owner, or by changes ordered in the work, acts of God or of the public enemy, tires,
floods, epidemics, quarantines, strikes, lockouts, riots, civil commotions or freight embargoes or
by delay authorized by the Owner, or by any cause which the Owner shall decide to justify the
delay, then the time of completion shall be extended for such reasonable time as the Owner shall
decide. No claim for increased compensation shall be paid for delays.
No such extension shall be trade for delay occurring more than seven (7) days before claim
therefore is made in writing to the Owner. In the case of a continuing cause of delay, only one
claim is necessary. 0
00700.45 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
It is mutually agreed by and between the parties hereto that time is an essential part of this
Contract, and that, if the Contractor shall fail to complete the work or any part thereof within the
time fixed in the Contract, the Owner will suffer damages the amount of which cannot
reasonably be determined at this time, and therefore agree that the Owner may retain as
liquidated damages incident to such delay, from the monies that are or which may become due
said Contractor, such sum per day as specified in the Proposal for each and every calendar day
the completion of the work be delayed beyond the time specified herein for such completion. In
addition to liquidated damages indicated herein, the Contractor will be responsible for additional
costs of construction phase engineering services caused by his failure to complete work within
the time specified.
00700.46 PRICES
The Owner will pay, and the Contractor shall receive, the prices stipulated in the proposal herein
contained or hereto annexed, as full compensation for furnishing all the equipment and materials,
and performing all the labor which may be necessary in the prosecution of the work required to
provide the complete facility as defined in this Contract.
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00700.47 PARTIAL ESTIMATES AND PAYMENTS
If the work progresses according to this Contract, the Owner will make partial payments to the
Contractor each month on the basis of a confirmed estimate of the work performed during the
preceding calendar month by the Contractor. Upon such estimate being made and confirmed and
approved by the Owner, the Owner will pay to the Contractor ninety per centum (90%) of the
amount established in such an estimate as the value of the work completed. Such payment shall
be considered, however, only as an advance payment and not as part of the final payment to the
Contractor; and the Owner may at all times reserve and retain out of any or all of the said partial
payments all such sums as it is or may be authorized to reserve or retain.
It is understood and agreed that, should the Owner at any time during the progress of the work
consider the amount withheld on monthly estimates of payment to be in excess of the amount
necessary to complete the work or necessary for the full and ample protection of the Owner, then
the Owner, may reduce the percentage retained to an amount sufficient for the Owner's proper
protection.
No estimates given, nor payments made, shall be conclusive of the performance of the contract
either wholly or in part, and no estimates, payments or certificates of final payment shall be
construed to be an acceptance of inferior or defective work or materials.
0 00700.48 PAYMENTS WITHHELD
The Owner may withhold or, on account of subsequently discovered evidence, nullify the whole
or a part of any certificate to such extent as may be necessary to protect himself from loss on
account of.
Defective work not remedied.
2. Claims filed or reasonable evidence indicating probable filing of claims.
Failure of the Contractor to make payments promptly to subcontractors, or for material,
labor or equipment.
4. A reasonable doubt that the Contract can be completed for the balance, then unpaid.
5. Damage to another Contractor.
6. Failure of Contractor to clean-up or restore the project site or rights-of-way.
Insolvency of Contractor.
• 8. Manifest intent of Contractor not to proceed diligently or to complete this contract.
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When the above grounds are removed, payment shall be made for amounts withheld because of
them.
00700.49 LIENS AND FINAL PAYMENTS
Neither the final payment nor any part of the retained percentage shall become due until the
Contractor, if required, shall deliver to the Owner a complete release of all liens arising out of
this Contract, or receipts in full in lieu thereof and, if required in either case, an affidavit that so
far as he has knowledge or information the releases and receipts include all the labor and
material for which a lien could be filed; but the Contractor may, if any subcontractor refuses to
furnish a release or receipt in full, furnish a bond satisfactory to the Owner, to indemnify the
Owner against any lien. If any lien remains unsatisfied after all payments are made, the
Contractor shall refund to the Owner all monies that the latter may be compelled to pay in
discharging such a lien, including all administrative costs and a reasonable attorney's fee.
The final payment shall not become due and payable until the Contractor shall have furnished
the Owner with satisfactory evidence that all labor, materials, outstanding claims and
indebtedness of whatsoever nature arising out of the performance of the Contract have been paid,
and until the Contractor shall have furnished a written statement to such effect executed by
Contractor and Sureties, which will further provide that payment to the Contractor of the final
estimate shall not relieve any Surety of its obligation to the Owner as set forth in the Surety
Bonds. Where one or more claims against the Contractor which are in controversy appear
unsatisfied, the Owner shall have the discretion to direct final payment to be made, or a partial
payment to be made from the retained percentage, should it be determined that the withholding
of the entire final payment would work a hardship on the Contractor or delay the final payments
of other Contractors or subcontractors on the project. In such cases, the Contractor and Sureties
shall provide the evidences and statements required under this paragraph, but shall itemize the
claims which remain unsatisfied, giving the reason therefore, and the statements of the Surety
Companies shall provide that the final payment or partial payment, as the case may be, shall not
relieve any Surety of any obligations to the Owner as set forth in the Surety Bonds. If only
partial payment from the retained percentage is permitted under this paragraph, the final payment
shall not be made until the Contractor shall have furnished satisfactory evidence and a statement
from the Surety that all claims against the Contractor have been paid and that payment to the
Contractor of the contract balance shall not relieve the Surety of any of its obligations to the
Owner as provided in the Surety's Bond.
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00700.50 FINAL APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE WORK
Following the completion of this Contract, as such completion is defined in the Specifications
and as soon thereafter as practicable, the Owner, his representative or the Engineer will review
the work and will make a final estimate of the amount and value of work done by the Contractor.
If the said work appears to be satisfactory and appears to be done in accordance with the
provisions and terms of the Contract Documents, the Owner, upon notice of completion from his
representative, and within forty-five (45) days after the final estimate of work is made and
confirmed as correct and unpaid and is approved, will pay to the Contractor the full value of the
work done under this Contract less any amounts previously paid and less any advances
whatsoever, and the Owner will certify the work as completed and will accept it. Said acceptance
will, however, be in all events conditional upon the subsequent remedying by the Contractor of
defects in workmanship or materials which may become apparent within a period of one (1) year
(or a longer period as required elsewhere in the Contract Documents) following the date of
acceptance as herein required. In the event the Owner refuses or declines to certify the work as
completed and accepted and snake final payment therefore within forty-five (45) days after
notice and certification, the Owner shall immediately set forth in writing to the Contractor the
reasons for such non-acceptance of the work. After all valid reasons for non-acceptance have
been removed, the Owner shall execute the final certificate of completion and acceptance and
shall make final payment. The certification of completion and acceptance of the work will be a
prerequisite to final payment hereunder.
All prior estimates and payments, including those relating to extra work, shall be subject to
correction or adjustment by the final cost estimate. Such final payment, however, shall not serve
as a release of the Contractor or of his Sureties from the previously required guarantee against
defects in Contract performance for a period of one (1) year following the date of acceptance of
the work by the Owner.
The acceptance by the Contractor of the final payment, made as aforesaid, shall operate as and
shall be a release to the Owner and to the Engineer and every member and agent of both said
parties from all claims and liabilities to the Contractor for anything done or furnished for, or
relating to the work, or for any act or neglect of the Owner or the Engineer or of any person
relating to or effecting the work, but this final payment shall not relieve the Contractor from his
indemnity, guarantee and/or warranty obligations under the terms of the Contract.
As soon as is practicable after twelve (12) months have elapsed from the date of completion as
herein defined, the Owner shall make a review and re-inspection of the work and performance of
this contract, or cause the same to be made. If the said performance and work shall be found
satisfactory and work not to have deteriorated through defects in workmanship or materials, then
the Owner shall certify the release of the Surety on the Bond for Performance of Contract. If,
however, the review and re-inspection, or any prior inspection, discloses defects due to the
non-fulfillment of this Contract, or non-compliance with its requirements, the Owner shall so
notify the Contractor in writing, and thereupon the Contractor shall, at his own expense, repair or
replace and shall make good all defects in workmanship, materials, and guarantee, and shall
rectify any non-compliance, and such repairs and fulfillment shall be a prerequisite to the release
of the Surety on the Bond. If, however, the Contractor shall, after due notice, refuse or neglect to
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make good the defects to the satisfaction of the Owner, then the Owner may, and is hereby
empowered to, proceed in the manner prescribed in the event of abandonment or forfeiture of the
work by the Contractor, in which case completion by the Owner and the payment of claims for
material and labor and other expense as provided in such procedures, shall be a prerequisite to
the release of the Surety on the Bond for Performance of Contract.
Within thirteen (13) months after the date of acceptance of the work, or as soon thereafter as
practical, as hereinbefore provided, following a re-inspection, and provided further that any
repairs necessitated by defects in material or workmanship as determined by the Owner in the
re-inspection shall have been made, the Owner will, in writing, finally release the Contractor, his
Sureties and all parties hereunder.
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SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS
00800.01 SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS PREVAIL
The provisions of this section amplify, amend, change and/or add to all other provisions of the
Contract Documents. In the event of a conflict between these Supplementary Conditions and
any other Sections of the Contract Documents, the Supplementary conditions shall apply.
00800.02 MATERIALS SUPPLIED BY THE OWNER
Clearwater Gas System shall supply the following materials: piping (carrier and casing); valves
and valve boxes; fittings; tracer wire; marker tape; marker poles; and splice kits. The contractor
shall supply the labor necessary for loading the materials supplied by the City of Clearwater.
The contractor shall provide all other materials necessary to complete the work. The contractor
shall be responsible for all materials disbursed including accurately inventory of such materials.
00800.03 PERMITS
The Contractor shall perform all work in strict accordance with the requirements of the following
permits which will be obtained by the Owner: Pinellas County Use Permit, Various City Use
Permits, Florida Department of Transportation Utility Permit, Army Corps of Engineers permit
and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Dredge and Fill Exemption.
00800.04 JOINING OF PLASTIC PIPE
In amplification of Section 02685, Page 02685-4, Article 3.06, the Contractor shall get prior
approval from Clearwater Gas System to use electric fusion couplings. If electric fusion
couplings are used, they shall be supplied by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Owner.
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SECTION 00900
ADDENDA
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SECTION 010()0
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
01000.01 TRAFFIC CONTROL
The Contractor shall maintain traffic within the limits of the project for the duration of the
construction period, in accordance with the requirements of FDOT Section 102 of the "Standard
Specifications", as amended herein.
The local streets shall be kept open to two-way traffic for the duration of the construction period,
except that one lane of traffic will be permitted provided that flagmen are used. The Contractor
will not be permitted to isolate access to residences or places of business. Traffic on County
roads and State highways shall be controlled in accordance with the current standards of the
appropriate agency.
The Contractor shall furnish, erect and maintain all necessary traffic control and safety devices,
in accordance with the Florida Department of Transportation "ROADWAY AND TRAFFIC
DESIGN STANDARDS", applicable edition, and State of Florida "MANUAL OF TRAFFIC
CONTROL AND SAFE PRACTICES FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION
MAINTENANCE AND UTILITY OPERATIONS", applicable edition, and shall take all
necessary precautions for the protection of the work and the safety of the public for the duration
of the construction period.
01000.02 MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND LABOR
Unless otherwise stipulated, the Contractor shall provide and pay for all materials, labor, water,
tools, equipment, light, power, transportation and any other facilities necessary for the proper
execution and completion of the work.
Unless otherwise specified, all materials shall be new. The Contractor, if required, shall furnish
satisfactory evidence as to the kind of and quality of materials. Before any contract is awarded
the bidder may be required to furnish a complete statement of the origin, composition and
manufacture of any or all materials or equipment to be used in the work, together with samples,
which samples may be subject to tests provided for in these specifications to determine their
quality and fitness for the work. All materials and all workmanship shall be of good quality and
meet specification requirements. Failure of the Owner or Engineer to request material, samples
or conduct tests on the same does not relieve the Contractor of responsibility to furnish the
material as specified. The Contractor shall furnish such equipment as is considered necessary for
the prosecution of the work in an acceptable manner at a satisfactory rate of progress so as to
insure completion by the date set forth in the Contract. The equipment used on any portion of the
work shall be used in such a manner so as not to endanger the lives of the operators or others,
nor cause damage to adjacent real property, roadways, structures, or any other property
whatsoever.
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01000.03 PROGRESS PHOTOGRAPHS
The Contractor shall furnish photographs, 5" x 7", on standard weight paper with negatives, as
directed by the Owner, showing the job, before, during and upon completion of the construction.
Smaller size (not less than 3"x4") photographs shall be furnished to show unusual conditions
encountered during construction.
01000.04 STANDARDS
Wherever in these Contract documents reference is made to any of the following, or other,
specifications, codes, standards, and requirements, by abbreviation or name, it shall be
understood that the specifications, codes, standards, and requirements in effect on the date of
advertisement for bids shall govern.
ASTM American Society for Testing Materials
ASME American Society for Mechanical Engineers
ASA American Standards Association
AWWA American Water Works Association
NEMA National Electric and Manufacturers Association
AIEE American Institute of Electrical Engineers
AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
NBFU National Board Fire Underwriters
NEC National Electric Code
ACI American Concrete Institute
AGA American Gas Association
AISC American Institute Steel Construction
AWPA American Wood Preservers Association
Fed. Spec. Federal Specifications U.S. Government
SBC Southern Building Code
FDOT Florida Department of Transportation
"Standard Specifications" - FDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction,
latest edition, including all supplemental specifications, indices and other directives in effect.
01000.05 STORAGE OF MATERIALS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY
The Owner shall provide the land upon which the work is to be done, with right of access thereto
unless otherwise specified elsewhere in the Contract Documents. The Contractor shall anticipate
requirements of space and land for the erection of temporary construction facilities, office, and
storage of materials. Should the Owner decide that the site of work is insufficient for such
temporary facilities, the Contractor will be required to arrange for such additional space and land
as may be necessary at his expense.
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The Contractor shall make his own arrangements for delivery and handling of equipment and
materials as he may require for the prosecution of his work. In underground utility work all
materials required in the work may be stored on the sides of the roadway or parking area of the
street in which the utilities are to be constructed, as approved by the Owner and/or municipality
having jurisdiction, but all such materials, tools and machinery shall be neatly and compactly
piled in such manner as to cause the least inconvenience to the property owners and the traffic.
Material shall be stored outside of the "Clear Zone" of roadways. All fire hydrants must at all
times be kept free and unobstructed and water and gas shut-off boxes must be kept uncovered.
The materials shall be stored so as to insure the preservation of the quality and fitness for the
work. When considered necessary, they shall be placed on wooden platforms or other hard clean
surfaces and shall be placed under cover as directed. Stored materials shall be located so as to
facilitate prompt inspection. Materials, tools, and machinery shall not be piled or placed against
shade trees unless ample protection is provided for the trees. Lawns, grass plots, or other private
or public property shall not be used for storage purposes without the written permission of the
Owner.
01000.06 UTILITIES
The Contractor shall have the complete responsibility of coordinating his work with the owners
of the various utilities now existing or to be constructed within the limits of this project so that a
minimum delay in the construction shall occur there from.
01000.07 SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS
The Contractor shall comply with the Department of Labor Safety and Health Regulations for
construction promulgated under the Occupational and Health Act of 1970 (PL596) and under
Sec. 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (PL 91-54). The Contractor shall
comply with the State of Florida Trench Safety Act.
01000.08 USE OF CHEMICALS
All chemicals used during project construction or furnished for project operation, whether
herbicide, pesticide, disinfectant, polymer, reactant or of other classification, must show
approval of either EPA or USDA. Use of all such chemicals and disposal of residues shall be in
strict conformance with instructions.
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01000.09 BY-PASSING OF SEWAGE 0
The Contractor shall schedule his work so as to either minimize or completely eliminate any by-
pass of raw sewage during construction.
01000.10 DEWATERING AND SEWAGE PUMPS
In general, all pumps utilized by Contractor during construction shall be electric motor driven.
Internal combustion engine driven pumps may be used for a particular application only upon
approval of the Owner.
01000.11 LINES, GRADES AND CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING
The Contractor shall employ a competent surveyor satisfactory to the Owner to lay out the work
from the bench marks, grades, dimensions, points and lines noted on the working drawings,
established at the site, or supplied by the Engineer.
All work of every description shall be laid out and checked by the Contractor who will be held
solely responsible for its correctness, and all expenses in connection with this work shall be paid
for by the Contractor. In the event batter boards are used the maximum allowable interval for
construction batter boards on sewers and pipe lines will be forty (40) feet for grades under 1.00
percent (1%) and fifty (50) feet for grades of 1.00 percent (1%) and over. 0
The work may be checked by the Owner and, in the event of discrepancy, his decision shall be
final.
No special compensation will be made to the Contractor to defray costs of any of the work or
delays occasioned by making surveys and measurements, tests or inspections, but such costs
shall be considered as having been included in the price stipulated for the several items of the
work to be done under this contract.
01000.12 TESTS
Tests of material, where required by the specifications, shall be paid for by the Contractor. The
selection of bureaus, laboratories, and/or agencies for the inspection and testing of supplies,
materials or equipment shall be subject to the approval of the Engineer. Satisfactory
documentary evidence that the materials have passed the required inspections and tests must be
furnished to the Owner.
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. 01000.13 WATER AND POWER
The cost of all water for construction and testing purposes, as well as the expense of having the
water conveyed to and about the work, must be borne by the Contractor and the cost of this work
shall be considered as having been included in the unit or lump sum prices stipulated for the
several items of work to be done under this contract.
Unless otherwise specifically permitted by the Engineer, all water used for construction purposes
shall be obtained from the public water supply main.
The Contractor shall make his own arrangements for electric light and power, as may be required
for his work.
01000.14 MONUMENTS AND LANDMARKS
Monuments or landmarks shall not be molested or removed by the Contractor or any of his
employees without written consent of the Owner. Any monument or landmark so removed will
be replaced by the Owner at the expense of the Contractor.
01000.15 DETOURS
The Contractor must so schedule his work that in no case are two adjoining parallel streets
closed for utility construction at any one time. If, in the opinion of the Owner, a traffic hazard or
an unreasonable long detour is caused by the Contractor's plan of work, he shall immediately
revise his working schedule and reopen whatever streets are required for maintenance of traffic.
The Contractor will, in no case, be permitted to start work in any new location without
permission of the Owner. If the Contractor shall disregard the instructions of the Owner
concerning traffic control, it will be considered sufficient cause to invoke that section of the
specifications entitled "The Owner's Right to Terminate Contract." The Contractor will be
responsible for placing and maintaining "Detour" signs when required, or when directed by the
Owner.
01000.16 EXISTING UTILITIES
The Contractor will be required, at his own expense, to do everything necessary to locate,
protect, support, sustain and avoid conflicts with existing water, gas and service pipes, stone and
sanitary sewers, existing structures, electric light and power lines, telephone poles, conduits,
roads and other fixtures on the site of the work. In case any of the said water, gas, and service
pipes, storm and sanitary sewers, existing structures, electric light and power lines, telephone
poles, conduits, roads and other fixtures be damaged, they shall be repaired, but the cost thereof
shall be considered as having been included in the prices stipulated for the various items of work
to be done under contract.
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01000.17 SANITARY MEASURES 0
Sanitary conveniences for the use of all persons employed on the work shall be provided and
maintained by the Contractor in sufficient number, in such manner and in such places as shall be
approved by the Owner. All persons connected with this work shall be obliged to use them, and
any employees found violating these provisions shall be discharged and not again employed
without written consent. All necessary precautions, including the care of employees, and
prevention of any pollution of the existing water supply shall at all times be satisfactory to the
governing authorities. The Contractor shall promptly and fully comply with all orders and
regulations in regard to these matters.
01000.18 CLEANING UP
As the work progresses, the Contractor shall remove from the site and dispose of debris and
waste material. Particular attention shall be given to minimizing any fire hazard from
combustibles as may be used in connection with the work. On or before the date of the final
estimate for the work, the Contractor shall tear down and remove all temporary structures built
by him, shall remove all construction plant used by him and shall repair and replace all parts of
existing embankments, fences, sidewalks, shrubbery or structures which were removed or
injured by the Contractor's operations or by employees of the Contractor; shall thoroughly clean
out all sewers, drains, pipes, manholes and miscellaneous structures and shall remove all rubbish
and leave ground, thoroughfares, and rights-of-way in a neat and satisfactory condition. 0
01000.19 FAILURE TO CLEAN UP
Upon failure of the Contractor to keep the sites of his operations clean, to the satisfaction of the
Owner may upon twenty-four (24) hours' notice to the Contractor, remove any rubbish,
materials, earth, etc., which the Owner may deem necessary, charging the cost thereof to the
Contractor and may deduct the amount from any money that may be due him.
01000.20 RESTORATION OF SURFACE
The Contractor shall replace all surface material, and shall restore paving (unless otherwise
stipulated), curbing, sidewalks, gutters, shrubbery, fences, sod, and other surfaces disturbed to a
condition equal to that before the work began, furnishing all labor and materials incidental
thereto. In restoring paved surfaces, new pavement is required except that granite paving blocks,
sound brick, or asphalt paving blocks may be reused.
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0 01000.21 PROJECT RECORD DRAWINGS
The Contractor shall maintain continuous "record" data for the project, including accurate
records of location, length, and elevation of all pipe lines and piping installed and all
architectural, mechanical, or structural features of the Contract and will provide specific
information to Clearwater Gas System as required. A set of drawings will be provided to the
Contractor to be kept at the job site for this purpose. Promptly after completion of any portion of
the job site, the Contractor shall deliver to the City Engineer or Owner the drawings with
accurate notations recorded thereon as necessary to revise the drawings for record purposes.
Information to be shown for water mains shall include the location of valves, tees, and crosses
dimensions to the nearest permanent objector monument. Information to be shown for sanitary
sewer wyes shall include the distance to the nearest downstream manhole, length of service line,
and building number served. The Contractor will be held responsible for the accuracy of such
data and shall bear any costs incurred in finding utilities as a result of incorrect data furnished by
the Contractor.
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SECTION 02005
MOBILIZATION
PARTI-GENERAL
1.01 WORK INCLUDED
A. The work specified under this Section consists of the preparatory work and
operations in mobilizing to begin work on the project, including but not limited to
those operations necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies
and incidentals to the project site(s), and for the establishment of temporary
offices, buildings, safety equipment and first aid supplies, sanitary and other
facilities as required by these specifications, special provisions and state and local
laws and regulations.,
B. The cost of bonds and any required insurance, consideration for indemnification
to the Owner and the Engineer, and any other pre-construction expenses
necessary for the start of the work, excluding the cost of construction materials,
shall also be included in this Section.
PART2-PRODUCTS
A. Not Applicable
PART 3 - EXECUTION
A. Not Applicable
PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
4.01 MEASUREMENT
A. The quantity of Mobilization for which payment will be made shall be the actual
number of units measured in place and accepted. The units measured shall be as
listed in the Bid Schedule. If a payment item for Mobilization is not specifically
included in the Bid Schedule, the quantity for which payment will be made shall
be the quantity required to complete the work.
4.02 PAYMENT
A. Payment for Mobilization shall be made at the prices stated in the Bid Schedule.
If a payment item for Mobilization is not specifically included in the Bid
Schedule, payment for the work specified in this Section shall be included in the
several unit and lump sum prices for all applicable items of work.
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SECTION 02221
TRENCHING, BACKFILLING AND COMPACTING FOR UTILITY SYSTEMS
PART1-GENERAL
1.01 WORK INCLUDED
A. The work included under this Section consists of clearing, excavating, grading
and backfilling as required for the construction of the utility systems consisting of
piping and appurtenances as shown on the Drawings and specified herein.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 BEDDING MATERIAL
A. Bedding material for use below the water table or in wet trenches shall be pea
rock, drain field lime rock or similar material as approved by the Owner's
Representative. Pipe bedding material for use in dry trenches shall be lime rock
screenings, sand or other fine inorganic material as approved by the Owner's
Representative.
2.02 ADDITIONAL BACKFILL MATERIAL
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of local sand and rock and shall be free from vegetation, organic material, marl,
silt or muck. No stones or rocks shall be larger than 6-inches in diameter, and
when placed within 1-foot of piping and appurtenances stones or rocks shall be no
larger than 2-inches in diameter (1-inch for PVC).
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 CLEARING
A. The Contractor shall perform all clearing necessary for the proper installation of
all piping and appurtenances in the locations shown on the Drawings. Plantings,
shrubbery, trees, utility poles or structures subject to damage resulting from the
excavation shall be transplanted, relocated, braced, shored, or otherwise
protected, preserved and restored unless otherwise directed by the Owner's
Representative.
3.02 EXCAVATION
A. The Contractor shall perform all excavation of every description and of whatever
substances encountered, to the dimensions and depth shown on the Drawings, or
as directed. All excavations shall be made by open cut. All existing utilities such
as pipes, poles and structures shall be carefully supported and protected from
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B. Trench walls shall be kept to protect the safety of workmen, the general public,
this or other work or structures, or to maintain trench widths within the limits
hereinafter specified, shall be properly sheeted and braced in accordance with the
Florida Trench Safety Act and Occupational Safety & Health Administration
(OSHA) safety standards 29 C.F.R.S.1926.650 Subpart P. Where wood sheeting
or certain designs of steel sheeting are used, the sheeting shall be cut off at a level
2-feet above the top of the installed pipe and that portion below that level shall be
left in place. If interlocking steel sheeting is used, it may be removed providing
removal can be accomplished without disturbing the bedding, pipe or alignment
of the pipe. Any damage to the sheeting shall be cause for rejection of the
affected portion of the work. Not more than 100-feet of trench shall be opened
ahead of pipe laying operations at one time unless the Owner's Representative
approves a greater length of open trench.
C. In areas where trench widths are not limited by right-of-way, and/or easement
widths, property line restrictions, existing adjacent improvements, including
pavements, structures and other utilities, and maintenance of traffic, the trench
sides may be sloped to a stable angle of repose of the excavated material. A
substantially and safely constructed movable shield, "box" or "mole" may be used
in place of sheeting when the trench is opened immediately ahead of the shield
and closed immediately behind the shield as pipe laying proceeds inside the
shield.
D. Ladders or steps shall be provided for and used by workmen to enter and leave
trenches.
E. Pipe trenches for utility lines shall be excavated to a width within the limits of the
top of the pipe and the trench bottom so as to provide a clearance on each side of
the pipe barrel, measured to the face of the excavation or sheeting, if used, of fl-
inches to 12-inches. Where the pipe size exceeds 12-inches, the clearance shall
be from 12-inches to 18-inches. All pipe trenches shall be excavated to a level 8-
inches below the outside bottom of the proposed pipe barrel.
F. Excavation for appurtenances shall be sufficient to provide a clearance between
their outer surfaces and the face of the excavation or sheeting, if used, of not less
than 12-inches. Manhole excavations shall be carried to sufficient depth to permit
their construction on the undisturbed bottom of the excavation.
G. Materials removed from the trenches shall be stored and disposed of in such a
manner that they will not interfere unduly with traffic on public streets and
sidewalks and they shall not be placed on private property. In congested areas,
such materials as cannot be stored adjacent to the trench or used immediately as
backfill shall be removed to convenient places of storage.
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H. All materials suitable for use as backfill shall be hauled to and used in areas
where not enough suitable material is available from the excavation.
Suitable material in excess of backfill requirements and all unsuitable material
shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the work
and disposed of by the Contractor at his expense.
J. Excess suitable material shall remain the property of the Owner and shall be
disposed of within the limits of the project as directed by the Owner's
Representative. The disposal area shall be finish graded upon completion of the
work.
3.03 REMOVAL OF WATER
A. It is a basic requirement of these specifications that excavations shall be free from
water before pipe or structures are installed. However, it is realized that in certain
sections of the work this cannot be accomplished economically and the Contractor
may elect to use the Alternate Method of Construction.
B. The Contractor shall provide all necessary pumps, underdrains, well-point
systems, and other means for removing water from trenches and other parts of the
work. The Contractor shall continue dewatering operations until the backfill has
progressed to a sufficient depth over the pipe to prevent flotation or movement of
the pipe in the trench and so that it is above the natural water table.
C. Water from the trenches and excavation shall be disposed of in such a manner as
will not cause injury to public health, to public or private property, to the work
completed or in progress, to the surface of the streets, or cause any interference
with the use of the same by the public. The Contractor shall submit his proposed
methods of handling trench water and locations at which the water will be
disposed of to the Owner's Representative for approval and shall receive approval
before starting the excavation.
3.04 PIPE BEDDING
A. As described above, all pipe trenches shall be excavated to a level 8-inches below
the outside bottom of the proposed pipe barrel. The resulting excavation shall be
backfilled with approved pipe bedding materials, up to the level of the lower one-
third of the proposed pipe barrel. This backfill shall be tamped and compacted to
provide a proper bedding for the pipe and shall then be shaped to receive the pipe.
Bedding shall be provided under the branch of all fittings to furnish adequate
support and bearing under the fitting. Bedding material for piping shall be pea
rock, drainfield lime rock, or similar materials as approved by the Owner's
Representative. Lime rock screenings, sand or other fine inorganic material from
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the excavation may be used for bedding material when pipe is installed above the
natural water table.
B. Any excavation below the levels required for installation of the pipe bedding,
except for "Additional Excavation", as hereinafter specified, shall be backfilled
with approved bedding material, tamped, compacted and shaped to provide proper
support for the proposed pipe, at no additional cost to the Owner's Representative.
3.05 BACKFILL UNDER MANHOLES AND METER VAULTS
A. Any excavation below the levels required for the proper construction of manholes
or meter vaults shall be filled with Class I concrete. The use of earth, rock, sand
or other materials for this purpose will not be permitted.
3.06 TRENCH STABILIZATION
A. No claim for extras, or additional payment will be considered for cost incurred in
the stabilization of trench bottoms, which are rendered soft or unstable as a result
of construction methods, such as improper or inadequate sheeting, dewatering or
other causes. In no event shall pipe be installed when such conditions exist and
the Contractor shall correct such conditions so as to provide proper bedding or
foundations for the proposed installation at no additional cost to the Owner.
3.07 SPECIAL PIPE FOUNDATION 0
A. General: When shown on the Drawings or when directed by the Owner, the
Contractor shall provide the special type of pipe foundation in lieu of the pipe
bedding as specified above and provide the additional excavation required.
B. Type A Pipe Foundation: Type A pipe foundation shall be used when and where
directed by the Owner's Representative. Foundation material shall be crushed,
graded, local limestone suitable for use as concrete aggregate. Gradation shall be
such that 95-100 percent of the material will pass a 1-inch square opening
laboratory sieve. Material shall be placed from 1-foot below the barrel of the pipe
to 6-inches above the pipe and the width of the foundation material as placed
around the pipe shall not be less than the outside diameter of the pipe, plus 12-
inches. Construction of Type A pipe foundation shall be as shown or indicated on
the Drawings. Foundation material shall be placed in the bottom of the trench and
compacted to an elevation, which will provide firm bedding for the full pipe
length, after which material shall be placed and compacted evenly on both sides
of the pipe and above the pipe to an elevation 6-inches above the top of the pipe
barrel. Pipe shall not be displaced or damaged during placement and compaction
of the foundation material.
C. Type B Pipe Foundation: Where soft, yielding, unstable or other unsatisfactory
material exists at the bottom of the trench, the Owner's Representative may direct
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the use of Type B Pipe Foundation. Only the pipe foundation ordered by the
Owner's Representative will be paid for. Construction shall be in accordance with
the details shown or indicated on the Drawings. Concrete shall be Class I.
3.08 BACKFILL
A. Backfilling of utility trenches will not be allowed until the work has been
approved by the Owner's Representative, pressure tested if required, and the
Owner's Representative indicates that backfilling may proceed. Any work which
is covered or concealed without the knowledge and consent of the Owner's
Representative shall be uncovered or exposed for inspection at no cost to the
Owner's Representative. Partial backfill may be made to restrain the pipe during
pressure testing.
B. Backfill material shall be noncohesive, nonplastic material free of all debris,
organic material, lumps, clods and broken paving. Backfill material placed within
1-foot of piping and appurtenances shall not contain any stones or rocks larger
than 2-inches in diameter (1-inch for PVC) and no stones or rocks larger than 6-
inches in diameter will be permitted in any backfill.
C. If a sufficient quantity of suitable backfill material is not available from the trench
or other excavations within the site of the work, the Owner's Representative will
order the Contractor to provide additional material suitable for this purpose. The
additional material shall be installed as specified herein. No payment will be
made for additional backfill material used to replace nonplastic material (rock)
over 6-inches in diameter.
D. Selected backfill material containing no stone or rocks larger than 2-inches shall
be placed in 6-inch layers and thoroughly tamped to a depth of 12-inches over the
top of the pipe. Particular attention and care shall be exercised in obtaining
thorough support for the branch of all service connection fittings. Care shall be
taken to preserve the alignment and gradient of the installed pipe.
E. After the backfill has been placed to a level 12-inches over the waterline or force
main pipe, the remainder of the backfill shall be placed in layers, not to exceed 9-
inches, and compacted with mechanical vibrators or other suitable equipment to
obtain a density of the backfilled material of not less than 95 percent of its
maximum density as hereinafter defined, unless otherwise specified on the plans.
F. After selected backfill has been placed to a depth of 12-inches over the sewer
pipe, backfilling shall proceed to a depth of 30-inches over the pipe by placing the
backfill material in 6-inch layers and thoroughly compacting it with mechanical
vibrators. Backfill in this portion of the work shall be compacted to 90 percent of
maximum density of the material as hereinafter defined, unless otherwise
specified on the plans.
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G. After the backfill has been placed to a level 30-inches over the sewer pipe, the
remainder of the backfill shall be placed in layers, not to exceed 9-inches, and
compacted with mechanical vibrators or other suitable equipment to obtain a
density of the backfilled material of not less than 95 percent of its maximum
density as hereinafter defined, unless otherwise specified on the plans.
H. Within paved areas of trench excavation, the base and surfacing shall be
reconstructed as specified under Section 02574 Pavement Removal and
Replacement.
No more than 800-feet of trench with pipe in place shall be partially backfilled at
any time.
3.09
COMPACTION AND DENSITIES
A. Methods of control and testing of backfill construction to be employed in this
work are:
Maximum density of the material in trenches shall be determined by
AASHTO Designation T-180, unless otherwise noted.
2. Field density of the backfill material in place shall be determined by
AASHTO Designation T-238.
B. Laboratory and field density tests, which, in the opinion of the Owner's
Representative, are necessary to establish compliance with the compaction
requirements of these specifications, will be conducted at the Contractor's
expense. Tests will be made at depths and locations selected by the Owner's
Representative.
C. Trench backfill which does not comply with the specified densities, as indicated
by such tests, shall be reworked and recompacted until the required compaction is
secured, at no additional cost to the Owner. The Costs for retesting such work
shall be paid for the Contractor.
3.10 ADDITIONAL EXCAVATION AND BACKFILL
A. Where organic material, such as roots, muck, or other vegetable matter, or other
material which, in the opinion of the Owner's Representative, will result in
unsatisfactory foundation conditions, is encountered below the level of the
proposed pipe bedding material, it shall be wholly or partially removed as
directed by the Owner's Representative and wasted. Sheeting shall be installed if
necessary to maintain pipe trenches within the specified limits. The resulting
excavation shall be backfilled with suitable backfill material, placed in 6-inch
layers, tamped and compacted up to the level of the bottom of the proposed pipe
bedding material. Sufficient compaction of this material shall be performed to
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protect the proposed pipe against settlement. Construction shall then proceed in
accordance with the provisions of Article 3.04 Pipe Bedding.
B. Additional excavation shall be performed only when ordered by the Owner's
Representative. Where organic or other unsuitable material is encountered in the
excavation, the Contractor shall bring the condition to the attention of the
Owner's Representative and obtain his determination as to whether or not the
material will require removal, prior to preparing the pipe bedding.
C. Additional backfill material, if required, shall be furnished in accordance with the
provisions therefore in Article 3.08 Backfill.
3.11 ALTERNATE METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION
A. General:
1. A combination of conditions in the substrata, water table, or method
of disposal may be encountered during the course of the work, which
make dewatering impossible, or only possible through the use of unusual
methods, the cost of which is excessive. When such conditions are
encountered, but only after all reasonable means to dewater the excavation
have been employed without success, the Contractor, with the concurrence
of the Owner's Representative, may elect to employ the following alternate
method of construction. The concurrence of the Owner's Representative
shall be obtained in writing and shall limit the use of the alternate
method of construction to such specific portions of the work as the
Owner's Representatives shall determine.
2. The construction specifications contained in the preceding parts of this
section shall establish the required standards of construction quality for
this work. Use of the alternate method of construction described
hereinafter shall in no way be construed as relieving the Contractor of
his basic responsibility for satisfactory completion of the work. No
additional payment will be made to the Contractor for excavation, backfill,
sheeting or any costs incurred for work or materials, or any other costs
incurred as a result of the use of this alternate method of
construction. The unit and lump sum prices established in the Proposal
shall be full payment for the various items of work.
3. Subject to all of the requirements stated hereinabove, including written
approval of the Owner, construction will be permitted in accordance with
the following specifications. All requirements of Article 3.01 through
Article 3.09, inclusive, of these specifications shall apply to this
construction unless otherwise specifically modified herein.
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B. Removal of Water: The installation of pipe, manholes and appurtenances under
water will be permitted and the requirements of Article 3.03 Removal of water
will be waived.
C. Excavation:
1. Excavation of pipe trenches to the level of the bottom of the proposed pipe
bedding shall be performed in accordance with Article 3.02 Excavation. if
rock, such as lime rock or other similar hard, cemented material providing
firm, unyielding trench bottoms is encountered at the level of the bottom
of the proposed pipe bedding, no additional excavation will be required.
If material such as sand, marl, or other material which cannot be classified
as rock, as hereinabove defined, is encountered at the level of the bottom
of the proposed pipe bedding, the pipe trench shall be excavated to an
additional depth of 10-inches minimum, below that level. This additional
excavation, and the additional back filling made necessary thereby, is an
essential part of this alternate construction method and no additional
payment will be made for this work, regardless of the type of material
encountered.
2. Excavation for manholes to be installed under water shall be continued to
a depth, below the outside bottom of the proposed structure, which will
provide a minimum space of 12-inches in rock, or 24-inches in sand, as
the same are defined hereinabove, for the placement of drainfield lime
rock as hereinafter specified.
3. The excavation of pipe trenches at their junction with excavations for
manholes shall be modified in the following manner: A longitudinally
sloping, plane bottom surface, for the placement of pipe bedding material,
shall be provided from the bottom of the manhole excavation, at its
extremity, to a line of intersection with the bottom of typical excavation of
10-feet measured horizontally, from the vertical plane of the manhole
excavation.
D. Pipe and Manhole Bedding: The pipe trench or manhole excavation shall be
backfilled to receive the pipe or manhole with drainfield lime rock as the same is
commonly referred to in this area, up to the level of the lower one-third of the
proposed pipe barrel, or to the outside bottom of the proposed manhole as
applicable. This backfill shall be tamped and compacted to provide proper
bedding for the pipe or manhole, as also specified herein. Under no
circumstances will material other than drainfield lime rock be considered
satisfactory for use as bedding material for underwater construction.
E. Backfill:
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1. After the pipe is installed, backfilling shall proceed In accordance
with the provisions of Article 3.08 Backfill, except that drainfield
lime rock shall be used to back fill around the pipe and to a level
even with the top of" the pipe bell. Under no circumstances will
material other than drainffeld limerock be considered satisfactory
for this purpose.
2. If the Alternate Method of Construction is used, all backfill
material, including drainfield lime rock, shall be carefully lifted
into the trench and released to fall freely therein when the bucket
or container is at or just above water level. Under no
circumstances shall backfill material be dumped or pushed into
trenches containing water. Below the existing water level,
backfill material shall be carefully rammed into place in uniform
layers. Above the water level, backfill material shall be placed
and compacted as specified in Article 3.08 Backfill and Article
3.09 Compaction and Densities.
3.12 RESTORATION OF EXISTING SURFACES
A. Paved and grassed areas disturbed by the operations required under this Section
shall be restored as indicated on the Drawings and/or specified herein.
0 PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
4.01 MEASUREMENT
A. The quantity of Trenching, Backfilling and Compacting for Utility Systems for
which payment will be made shall be the actual number of units measured in
place and accepted. The units measured shall be as listed in the Bid Schedule. If
a payment item for Trenching, Backfilling and Compacting for Utility Systems is
not specifically included in the Bid Schedule, the quantity for which payment will
be made shall be the quantity required to complete the work.
4.02 PAYMENT
A. Payment for Trenching, Backfilling and Compacting for Utility Systems shall be
made at the prices stated in the Bid Schedule. If a payment item for Trenching,
Backfilling and Compacting for Utility Systems is not specifically included in the
Bid Schedule, payment for the work specified in this Section shall be included in
the several unit and lump sum prices for all applicable items of work.
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SECTION 02574
PAVEMENT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 WORK INCLUDED
A. Work includes all labor and materials under this Section for cutting, removing,
protecting and replacing existing pavements of the various types encountered
including roadways, driveways and sidewalks.
B. Permits: The Contractor shall obtain the necessary permits prior to any
roadway work. Additionally, the Contractor shall provide advance notice to the
appropriate authority, as required, prior to construction operations.
C. Protection of Existing Improvements: The Contractor shall be responsible for
the protection of all types of pavements, sidewalks and other improvements
within the work area. All damage to such improvements, as a result of the
Contractor's operations, beyond the limits of the work of pavement replacement
as described herein, shall be repaired by the Contractor at his expense.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS
A. Materials, including lime rock, bituminous prime and tack coat, and asphaltic
concrete for the above work shall meet the requirements established therefore by
the FDOT Specifications.
1. Lime rock shall be Miami or Ocala Lime rock.
2. Bituminous prime coat material shall be cutback asphalt Grade RC-70.
3. Bituminous tack coat material shall be emulsified asphalt Grade RS-2.
4. Asphaltic concrete shall be Type S-1 or S-111.
5. Concrete material shall be Class I or 11, and/or as otherwise required to
meet FDOT specifications.
6. Welded wire fabric, joint reinforcing welded wire fabric shall conform
to ASTM-A185 and ASTM-A615.
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0 PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 PREPARATION
A. Pedestrian or school crossings: Where the work crosses or interferes with school
or pedestrian crossings, extreme care shall be taken by the Contractor to
insure the safety of school children or other pedestrians.
3.02 PERFORMANCE
A. Removals:
Pavement Removal:
a. Where existing pavement is to be removed, the surfacing shall be
mechanical saw cut prior to trench excavation, leaving a uniform
and straight edge, with minimum disturbance to the remaining
adjacent surfacing. The width of cut for this phase of existing
pavement removal shall be minimal.
b. Immediately following the specified backfilling and compaction,
a temporary sand seal coat surface shall be applied to the cut
areas. This temporary surfacing shall provide a smooth traffic
surface with the existing roadway and shall be maintained until
final restoration. Said surfacing shall remain for 10 days in order
to assure the stability of the backfill under normal traffic
conditions. Following this period and prior to 15 days after
application, the temporary surfacing shall be removed and final
roadway surface restoration accomplished.
C. In advance of final restoration, the temporary surfacing shall be
removed and the existing pavement mechanically sawed straight
and clean to the stipulated dimensions. Following the above
operation, the Contractor shall proceed immediately with final
pavement restoration in accordance with these requirements.
2. Sidewalk, Drive, & Curb Removal: Concrete sidewalks, curbs,
combination curb and gutter, walks, drive ribbons, or driveways shall be
removed by initially sawing the structure, with a suitable power saw, as
specified above for pavement. When a formed joint in the concrete is
within 3-feet of the proposed saw cut and parallels the proposed saw cut,
the removal line shall be extended to the formed joint. After sawing, the
material shall be removed.
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B. Restorations:
General: Cut and removed driveway or roadway pavement in
connection with trench excavation shall be replaced or restored in equal
or better condition than the original and as may be shown on the
Drawings. The Drawings indicate minimum requirements. Backfill
shall comply with the other sections of these Specifications or FDOT
Standards, whichever are more stringent.
2. Pavement Restoration - Asphalt:
a. Lime rock base course shall be compacted for its full thickness to
not less than 98 percent of maximum density as determined by
AASHTO Designation T 180. field density of lime rock base in
place shall be determined by AASHTO Designation T 238.
b. Construction methods and equipment shall generally meet the
requirements therefore as established in the MOT Specifications.
C. After the application of the prime coat on the base, the prime
coat shall be allowed to cure without sanding for a period of 24-
hours. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to
protect the primed surface against damage during this interval.
If, at the end of 24-hours, it is not proposed to proceed at once
with the application of the surface course, primed surface shall be
given a light application of clean sand and opened to traffic.
d. Joints with existing surface and base shall be sawed cut straight
and neat. If necessary to obtain a straight net joint, the
contractor shall cut out sufficient existing material and replace it
with new material.
e. The upper surface of the completed base course shall be
compacted to an elevation to permit the full depth of the surface
course to be constructed without deviating from the grade of the
pavement surface. The completed surface shall match the line
and grade of the existing surface. When pavement is removed to
the edge of the roadway, the replaced base course shall extend
not less than 6-inches beyond the edge of the surfacing.
f. After the base course construction in the trench area has been
completed and primed, the surface shall be tack coated and the
thickness of Type S-1 asphaltic concrete shall be constructed in
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accordance with the plans or requirements specified above for
pavement restoration.
3. Driveway Restoration - Asphalt: Driveway pavement with lime rock base
cut and removed in connection with trench excavation shall be replaced or
restored as specified above for street or roadway pavement, except the
new lime rock base course shall be equivalent the existing base course in
thickness, except that in no case shall new driveway base course be less
than 6-inches in thickness. Muck or unsuitable material found under
existing driveway construction will not be removed and replaced.
4. Concrete, Sidewalk, Walkway, Driveway Ribbon and Curb Restoration:
a. Concrete sidewalks, walkways, driveways, driveway ribbons and
curbs required to be removed for the installation of facilities
under this Contract shall be restored. Class I concrete shall be
used in all cases.
b. Replaced portions of these items shall conform to the lines, grades
and cross sections of the removed portions. Concrete
sidewalks and walkways shall be of 4-inch minimum thickness;
concrete driveways and driveway ribbons shall be 6-inch
minimum thickness. Replaced concrete curb and/or gutter shall
join neatly to the remaining section.
5. Pavement Restoration - Concrete: Rigid pavement shall be replaced in
kind with Class I concrete, using high early strength cement. The
subgrade course for rigid pavement shall be replaced with stabilized
subgrade or cleanfill material and compacted to a thickness to match the
existing base.
a. The Contractor shall saw cut and remove the existing concrete to
the nearest joint as directed in the field by the Owner's
Representative. Provision for expansion joints (minimum %"
preformed joint filler) and saw cut joints shall be a part of the
restoration work for the driveway and roadway.
6. Asphaltic Concrete Surface Course Overlay.
a. The work under this section includes asphaltic concrete surface
course overlay paving as and where directed by the Owner or his
authorized representative. Where this paving is directed it shall
take the place of asphaltic concrete pavement restoration as
specified herein above. This surface course overlay shall extend
over the reconstructed base course and the existing pavement to
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the limits directed by the Owner or his authorized representative,
which generally shall be full width of the roadway_
b. After the base course construction in the trench area has been
completed and primed, the surface shall be tack coated and the
thickness of Type S-111 asphaltic concrete shall be constructed in
accordance with the plans or requirements specified above for
pavement restoration.
7. Nonsurfaced streets, alleys and driveways shall be restored with 6-inches
of compacted lime rock base material placed in the top of the trench.
PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
4.01 MEASUREMENT
A. The quantity of Pavement Removal and Replacement for which payment will be
made shall be the actual number of units measured in place and accepted. The
units measured shall be as listed in the Bid Schedule. If a payment item for
Pavement Removal and Replacement is not specifically included in the Bid
Schedule, the quantity for which payment will be made shall be the quantity
required to complete the work.
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A. Payment for Pavement Removal and Replacement shall be made at the prices
stated in the Bid Schedule. If a payment item for Pavement Removal and
Replacement is not specifically included in the Bid Schedule, payment for the
work specified in this Section shall be included in the several unit and lump sum
prices for all applicable items of work.
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SECTION 02685
NATURAL GAS PIPELINE INSTALLATIONS
PART I - GENERAL
1.01 WORK INCLUDED
A. The work specified under this Section consists of all labor, services, equipment,
materials, labor, testing and purging required to complete the construction of the
gas main consisting of, but not limited to, piping, appurtenances and other
accessories as shown on the Drawings.
PART2-PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS
A. Clearwater Gas System will furnish all gas related material in connection with the
installation of gas mains and service lines. Materials will be available for pick-up
by the Contractor at 400 North Myrtle Avenue, Clearwater, Florida, 33755.
Warehouse hours are 7:00 AM until 9:30 AM and 2:30 PM until 3:30 PM. The
contractor may pick up materials during these hours only. The contractor shall
supply the labor and equipment necessary for loading the materials supplied by
the City of Clearwater.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 LOADING, STORING AND STRINGING
A. When loading or unloading lengths of plastic pipe, a nylon sling will be used so
as not to damage the pipe itself When unloading lengths of plastic pipe, it shall
be done by hand in such a manner as not to damage the pipe itself, nor to
endanger the safety of the main.
B. When storing, plastic material and fittings shall be placed on skids and covered
with a sheet of polyethylene or like material to protect it from sunlight.
C. When stringing pipe on the job site, the area will be cleared of all sharp objects,
and pipe will be placed in the ground in the same manner as unloading, so as not
to damage the pipe itself. While stringing lengths of pipe, a nylon sling shall be
used in such a manner so as not to damage the pipe itself. Pipe shall not be
dragged along the ground surfaces.
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3.02 INSTALLATION
A. Installation shall include excavation whether by trenching machine, backhoe,
directional drilling, by hand or other methods which may be necessary to prepare
a trench in which the pipe will be laid. The word "ditching" is used here and shall
mean the maintenance of ditch, including temporary damming, pumping, bailing
and draining and dewatering, wherever required, and the furnishing and placing
of any temporary shoring used to maintain the ditch. When the gas line parallels
other lines, not less than one foot clearance will be permitted from other lines, but
the required clearance from parallel lines shall be obtained from moving the ditch
lines laterally rather than through reduction of normal minimum cover of the gas
line. The foregoing clearances shall be minimum clearances allowable unless
owners of the interfering lines require greater clearances from gas lines. Then
their requirements shall be met if at all possible.
Laying is the handling and hauling of pipe from the designated storage
areas incident to placing and joining over or parallel with trench (see
ditching).
2. Before each section of pipe is installed in the line, internal surface shall be
suitably clean. 0
3. The pipeline shall be pigged and safely purged prior to final acceptance.
4. The open ends of all sections of joined and/or installed pipe (not in
service) shall be closed at night to prevent animals or foreign material
from entering the pipe line or pipe section.
5. Waterproof nightcaps of approved design may be used but they will be so
constructed that they will prevent the entrance of any type of natural
precipitation into the pipe and will be fastened to the pipe in such a
manner that the wind cannot blow them loose.
6. The practice of stuffing cloth or paper in the open ends of the pipe will not
be tolerated.
7. Where possible, the pipe will be raised and supported at a suitable
distance from the open end such that the open end will be below the level
of the pipe at the point of support.
8. Plastic pipe must be installed below ground level and shall have a
minimum 36-inch depth of cover unless shown otherwise. No gas line
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shall be installed at a depth of less than 36 inches or greater than 48"
inches below finish grade without written approval of the owner.
9. Width of ditch shall be no less than twice the pipe diameter.
10. Plastic pipe is not to be installed in a vault or any other below-grade
enclosure.
11. Plastic pipe must be installed so as to minimize shear or tensile stresses.
12. 'T'hermoplastic pipe that is not encased must have a minimum wall
thickness of 0.090 inches and labeled D 2513.
13. Any fittings, valves, crosses or laterals shall be accomplished with fusion
welds and the installation shall be included in the unit cost of the pipe
installation.
B. All lines shall be marked by #12 insulated copper tracer wire installed 12 inches
above the pipe. Gas mains, valves and locating stations shall also be marked by
adhesive identification disk affixed to the permanent curb or pavement. In
addition, all mains 4-inches or larger shall be marked by 4-inch wide non-metallic
marking tape installed 18 inches above the pipe. Tracer wire shall be looped-up,
uncut, into every valve box including main valves and service valves.
Installations where 500 feet of pipe is laid between valves, empty valve boxes
shall be installed over the gas main with tracer wire looped up every 500 feet. In
commercially zoned areas, plastic marker poles with tracer wire looped up and
attached may be substituted for gas test station type valve boxes with the
inspector's approval. All tracer wire splices shall be made by the use of a direct
bury splice kit, electric and duct tape connections are prohibited. Upon
completion of the project, and before final payment, the inspector will check the
continuity of the tracer wire to ensure that there are no separations, and the tracer
wire can be used for locating purposes. The Contractor shall be responsible for
repairing any damaged, broken or otherwise separated tracer wire. All tracer
wire, gas marking tape, valve boxes, marker poles and splice kits will be supplied
by Clearwater Gas System and the installation cost shall be included in the unit
cost of pipe installation.
C. Each plastic main must be installed with sufficient clearance, or must be insulated
from any source of heat, so as to prevent the heat from impairing the
serviceability of pipe. Locating wire is to be considered a source of heat, with the
exception of directional drilling placement.
D. Valves shall be maintained and protected from outside damage throughout the
length of the project and shall be kept accessible. The Contractor shall be
responsible for repairing valves that are damaged by construction activities. The
Contractor shall also make any adjustments to valve boxes that may be required to
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be flush with final grade. Gas valves shall be marked by adhesive identification
disks affixed to the permanent curb or the permanent pavement and marker poles
installed if warranted for visibility.
3.03 QUALIFICATION OF JOINING PROCEDURES
A. Joining procedures shall be in accordance with Section 192.283 of the US
Department of Transportation, Title 49, Pipeline Safety Regulations, Part 192.
B. Procedures for making joints in plastic pipe may be tested by the pipe and fitting
manufacturers, and these tests may be accepted by the operator for qualification
of the procedure used by the contractor.
C. A copy of each written procedure being used for joining plastic pipe must be
available to the persons making and inspecting joints at the site where joining is
accomplished.
D. The Operations Coordinator will furnish a copy of the manufacturers
recommended Heat Fusion Joining Procedures Manual at the time of certification.
3.04 QUALIFICATIONS OF PERSONNEL
A. Any person joining polyethylene gas pipe must receive training in accordance
with Section 192.285 of the US Department of Transportation, Title 49, Pipeline
Safety Regulations, Part 192.
B. No person shall make a joint in a plastic pipe unless that person has been certified
through knowledge, skills and ability evaluation. The Gas Construction Inspector
will conduct such evaluation initially and on an annual basis. Records shall be
maintained of personnel qualified to make joints.
C. Contractor employees and their sub contractors must meet the requirements and
intent of CFA 49 Part 192.801, 1.92.803, 192.805, 192.807, and 192.809 relating
to Operator Qualification issued on August 27, 1999 and effective with
mandatory training to be completed by October 27, 2002 and continued
knowledge, skills and ability training, hands on task assessments, to comply with
the current OQ requirements. The Contractor shall furnish for review to the
Operations Coordinator their current plan, so it can be reviewed for compliance.
The Contractor must state in writing that their qualification plan is in
conformance with the intent of Federal Operator Qualification Regulations and is
at least equal to and applicable to Clearwater Gas System's Operator
Qualification Plan. The Contractor's Operator Qualification Plan must also
explain how their employees have the ability to identify and safely react to natural
gas related Abnormal Operating Conditions that may be encountered.
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0 3.05 INSPECTION OF PLASTIC JOINTS
A. Each joint must be inspected to ensure that it is acceptable. The person who
inspects joints in plastic pipes must be qualified by appropriate training and
experience in evaluating the acceptability of plastic pipe joints made under the
applicable joining method. The inspector must be approved by the Operations
Coordinator with concurrence of the Operations Manager.
3.06 JOINING PLASTIC PIPE
A. In general, all plastic joining shall be in accordance with American Standards
Code for Pressure Piping, as outlined.
B. A plastic pipe joint that is joined by heat fusion may not be disturbed until it has
been properly set. Plastic pipe may not be joined by a threaded joint. Miter joints
are prohibited.
C. Each heat fusion joint on plastic pipe must comply with the following:
1. A heat fusion joint must be joined by a device that holds the heater
element square to the ends of the piping, compresses the heated ends
together, and holds the pipe in proper alignment while the plastic hardens.
2. Heat may not be applied with a torch or other open flame.
3.07 TESTING
A. Each segment of a plastic pipeline must be pressure tested. The test procedure
must insure discovery of all potentially hazardous leaks in the segment being
tested. The plastic pipeline installation shall be pressure tested to 90 pounds per
square inch for PE 2406, 150 lbs per square inch for PE 3408, or no less than the
Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure of the Distribution System. The
temperature of thermoplastic material must not be more than 100 degrees
Fahrenheit during the test. These tests shall be recorded on a chart-type pressure
instrument. Test duration shall be a minimum of 24 hours and longer as required.
B. Testing shall be in accordance with the rating of the specific material in use.
C. Fusion joints shall be a one-half inch molten bead of uniform appearance after
completion. This bead shall be visible and examined for penetration 360 degrees
around the pipe diameter.
3.08 ANTI-DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROGRAM
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A. The contractor agrees that it has in place, or will implement a drug and alcohol
training and testing program for its employees that comply with the requirements
of the US Department of Transportation, Title 49, Pipeline Safety Regulations,
Part 199, Drug Testing Program for Pipeline Personnel. The Contractor further
agrees to allow access to its property and records by the Human Resources
Director, or appointed designee, of the City of Clearwater. The Contractor will
permit representatives of state or federal agencies who monitor the compliance of
Drug and Alcohol rules/regulations access to its property and records. The
contractor shall furnish quarterly statistical reports to the Operations Coordinator.
B. Said program shall provide pre-employment, random, for cause and post accident
drug training and testing (alcohol for cause testing) for all of its employees as
required by Federal regulations and who are assigned to perform services for
Clearwater Gas System.
C. The contractor shall attest in writing, under oath, the following:
That the contracting firm has an agreement with a drug testing laboratory
certified by H.HS/NiDA and an alcohol testing facility;
2. The name and address of the Medical Review Officer retained by the
contractor for the drug and alcohol testing program;
3. That all employees of the contractor have been drug tested pre-
employment; and
4. That all employees covered by the US Department of Transportation
Regulation 199 receive random, for cause and post accident drug testing
and alcohol testing for cause pursuant to such regulation.
D. Prior to doing any work for the Clearwater Gas System, the contractor will submit
a copy of their current Alcohol Testing Policy and Drug Testing Policy. This
policy will be included in a response to the Request for Bid.
PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
4.01 MEASUREMENT
A. The quantity of Natural Gas Pipeline Installation for which payment will be made
shall be the actual number of units measured in place and accepted. The units
measured shall be as listed in the Bid Schedule. If a payment item for Natural
Gas Pipeline Installation is not specifically included in the Bid Schedule, the
quantity for which payment will be made shall be the quantity required to
complete the work.
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0 4.02 PAYMENT
A. Payment for Natural Gas Pipeline Installation shall be made at the prices stated in
the Bid Schedule. If a payment item for Natural Gas Pipeline Installation is not
specifically included in the Bid Schedule, payment for the work specified in this
Section shall be included in the several unit and lump sum prices for all
applicable items of work.
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SECTION 02696
DIRECTIONAL DRILL UTILITY PLACEMENT
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 WORK INCLUDED
A. The work specified under this Section consists of furnishing and installing
underground utilities by directional drill methods. This work shall include all
services, equipment, materials, labor and testing required to complete the utility
installation and restore any disturbed areas to their existing or better conditions.
PART2-PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS
A. Plastic pipe must meet or exceed the following strength and composition
standards:
PE (Polyethylene) ASTM D 2447
PE (Polyethylene) ASTM D 2513
For gas pipes over 3'/x" diameter
a. Plastic Pipe
Couplings: Plastic pipe couplings shall meet or exceed all
applicable ASTM strength and composition standards for
the particular type pipe being used.
2. Joints: Plastic pipe joints shall be made in accordance with
applicable ASTM standards. In all cases, the joints shall be
made sufficiently strong to withstand the stresses of
installation, with joints completely set and cured prior to
placement of the pipe.
S. Drilling Fluids shall consist of a mixture of potable water and gel-forming
colloidal material such as bentonite, or a polymersurfactant mixture producing a
slurry of custard-like consistency.
2.02 EQUIPMENT
A. All equipment used in the execution of work shall have the built-in capacity,
stability and necessary safety features required to fully comply with these
specifications without showing evidence of undue stress or failure.
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It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to assure that the equipment to be
used in the crossing operation is in sound operating condition. Backup equipment
may be required where job site conditions indicate that severe damage to the
roadway or a hazardous condition may result in the event of an equipment
breakdown and where the condition of the equipment to be used indicates that
routine component replacement or repair will likely be necessary during the
crossing.
General Arrangement of Tunnel Boring System: The tunnel boring
equipment shall consist of truck-mounted field power unit and a trailer or
dolly mounter drill unit. A minimum crew of three people is required to
operate the units.
a. Field Power Unit: The field power unit shall be a self-contained
truck-mounted system designed to provide a supply of high
pressure bentonite cutting fluid to the drill unit. It shall contain a
1,000 gallon (3,800 liter) fluid storage tank and a complete
bentonite mixing system. The cutting fluid is to be mixed on site
without the need for an external water supply. It shall permit
changes to be made to the bentonite concentration during tunneling
in response to changing soil conditions. The field power unit shall
contain the power-takeoff-driven high pressure bentonite pumping
system.
b. Directional Drill System: A dolly mounted version of the drill
system shall include a thrust frame. Both the trailer mounted and
dolly mounted drill system shall be designed to rotate and push
10-foot (3-meter) minimum hollow drill sections into the tunnel
being created by the boring head. The drill sections shall be made
of a high strength steel which permits them to bend to a 30-foot
(9-meter) radius without yielding. Drill end fittings shall permit
rapid make-up of the drill sections while meeting the torque,
pressure and lineal load requirements of the system. The boring
head itself shall house a watertight battery-operated electronic
system used to determine tool depth and location from surface and
to orient the head for steering.
All tunneling systems shall be in sound operating condition with
no broken welds, excessively worn parts, badly bent or otherwise
misaligned components. All ropes, cables, clamps and other non-
mechanical but essential items shall be in sound condition and
replaced immediately when need is apparent.
Other: Devices or utility placement systems for providing
horizontal thrust other than those previously defined in the
preceding sections shall not be used unless approved by the
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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 stoppage and to maintain
line and grade within the tolerances prescribed by the particular
conditions of the project.
Water sluicing methods, jetting with compressed air, or boring or
tunneling devices with vibrating type heads that do not provide
positive control of the line and grade shall not be allowed.
2. Spoils Equipment: Vacuum truck shall be a self-contained truck which
has sufficient vacuum and capacity to remove excess bentonite mixture
from the project site as required or directed by the Owner's
Representative.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
A. Responsible representatives of the Contractor and Subcontractor(s) shall be
present at all times during the actual crossing operations. A responsible
representative as specified herein is defined as a person experienced in the type of
work being performed and who has the authority to represent the Contractor in a
routine decision making capacity concerning the manner and method of carrying
out the work specified herein.
S. The Contractor and Subcontractor(s) shall have sufficient number of competent
workers on the project at all tithes to ensure the utility placement is made in a
timely and otherwise satisfactory manner. Adequate personnel for carrying out
all phases of the actual crossing operation (where applicable: tunneling system
operators, operator for removing spoil material, and laborers as necessary for
various related tasks) must be on the job site at the beginning of work. A
competent and experienced supervisor representing the Contractor or
Subcontractor that is thoroughly familiar with the equipment and type of work to
be performed, must be in direct charge and control of the operation at all times.
In all cases the supervisor must be continually present at the project site during
the actual crossing operation.
3.02 COORDINATION OF THE WORK
A. The Contractor shall notify the Owner and Engineer at least 24 hours in advance
of starting work. In addition, the actual crossing operation shall not begin until
the Engineer or his representative is present at the project site and agrees that
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proper preparations for the crossing have been made. The Engineer's approval for
beginning the crossing shall in no way relieve the Contractor from the ultimate
responsibility for the satisfactory completion of the work.
B. The Contractor and the Engineer shall select a mutually convenient time for
crossing operation to begin in order to avoid schedule conflicts.
3.03 PROCEDURE
A. Erection or installation of appropriate safety and warning devices in accordance
with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Manual on Traffic
Control and Safe Practices shall be completed prior to beginning work.
B. Subsurface Soil and Drainage Investigation: To correctly plan individual crossing
procedures such as dewatering, use of cutting heads, positioning of auger within
the casing and to accurately locate potential problem areas, an adequate
subsurface investigation shall be made by the Contractor.
C. Equipment Set-Up:
The general operating sequence of the tunneling system shall be as
follows:
0 a. The trailer or dolly is positioned at the starting location.
b. The tool head and first drill pipe are loaded onto the thrust frame.
C. The proper cutting fluid pressure is set on the field power unit.
d. The tool is advanced and steered level at the proper depth using the
locator to sense tool position.
e. More drill pipe is added as the tool is advanced.
f. After each new drill pipe is advanced into the ground, the tool is
located and a computer generates the steering command for the
next length of drill pipe to keep the tool on course.
g. Steps "e" and V' are repeated until the tool advances to the end of
the run.
h. At the end of the run the drilling head is removed and a reamer is
attached to enlarge (if necessary) the hole for the utility.
The utility is attached to the reamer.
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k. Utility connections are made.
The area is restored.
D. Crossing Operation: The actual crossing operation shall be accomplished during
daylight hours and shall not begin after the hour pre-established as the latest
starting time that will allow completion during daylight hours except as noted
below:
In emergency situations, or where delay would increase the likelihood of a
failure, nighttime work will only be allowed to complete a delayed
crossing. In addition, where the obvious hazards of nighttime work are
carefully considered and determined to be insignificant, nighttime work
will be allowed to complete a properly planned crossing if the Engineer
agrees that the delay was caused by reasonably unavoidable
circumstances, when such nighttime work is necessary to avoid placing an
undue hardship on the Contractor.
Planned nighttime work is expressly prohibited and will not be allowed
except for extenuating circumstances. Any nighttime work shall be in
strict conformance with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
Manual on Traffic Control and Safe Practices.
E. Equipment Breakdowns or Other Unforeseen Stoppages: If forward motion of the
tunneling tool has halted at any time other than for reasons planned for in advance
and prevention of voids under paved areas cannot be assured, the tunnel must be
filled with bentonite by injection as soon as possible and abandoned.
When an obstruction is encountered that cannot be passed or an existing utility is
damaged, open cutting for inspection may be allowed if approved by the Engineer
when consideration of all pertinent facts indicate such action is warranted. Any
such authorized excavation shall be repaired according to the appropriate
specifications herein or otherwise directed.
3.04 . WAIVER OF REQUIREMENTS
A. These specifications are appropriate for most common crossing situations. Under
unusual conditions, not adequately covered herein, these requirements may be
altered or waived when their strict adherence would increase the likelihood of
crossing failure. Any such alteration or waiver shall be based on sound
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0 engineering judgment and must be fully docurnented as further specified herein.
Any alteration or waiver must be approved by the Engineer.
3.05 REPORTING PROCEDURES
A. An accurate log shall be kept by the Contractor on all crossings. "I"lie purpose of
this log is to record and report the data necessary to isolate and identify all
common factors associated with underground crossing failures. The log shall also
be for the inspector's use as a checklist of essential items pertaining to the
crossing. The data shall be recorded on the job site during the actual crossing
operation. The log shall include elevation readings of the utility every 10 feet
along the crossing.
PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
4.01 MEASUREMENT
A. The quantity of Directional Drill Utility Placement for which payment will be
made shall be the actual number of units measured in place and accepted. The
units measured shall be as listed in the Bid Schedule. If a payment item for
Directional Drill Utility Placement is not specifically included in the Bid
Schedule, the quantity for which payment will be made shall be the quantity
. required to complete the work.
4.02 PAYMENT
A. Payment for Directional Drill Utility Placement shall be made at the prices stated
in the Bid Schedule. If a payment item for Directional Drill Utility Placement is
not specifically included in the Bid Schedule, payment for the work specified in
this Section shall be included in the several unit and lump sum prices for all
applicable items of work.
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SECTION 02935
SODDING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 WORK INCLUDED
A. The work specified in this section consists of the establishing of a stand of grass,
within the areas indicated on the Drawings and/or areas disturbed by construction
activities, by the furnishing and placing of grass sod, fertilizing, watering and
maintaining the sodded areas to assure a healthy stand of grass, until rooted.
PART 2-PRODUCTS
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A. Grass sod shall match existing grass type and shall be well matted with grass
roots. The sod shall be taken up in rectangles, preferably 12-inch by 24-inch,
shall be a minimum of 2-inches in thickness and shall be live, fresh and uninjured
at the time of planting. It shall be reasonably free of weeds and other grasses and
shall have a soil mat of sufficient thickness adhering firmly to the roots to
withstand all necessary handling. The sod shall be planted as soon as possible
after being dug and shall be shaded and kept moist until it is planted.
2.02 WATER FOR GRASSING
A. The water used in the sodding operations may be obtained from any approved
spring, pond, lake, stream or municipal water system. The water shall be free of
excess and harmful chemicals, acids, alkalies, or any substance which might be
harmful to plant growth or obnoxious to traffic. Salt water shall not be used.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 PREPARATION OF GROUND
A. The area over which the sod is to be placed shall be scarified or loosened to a
suitable depth and then raked smooth and free from rocks or stones. Where the
soil is sufficiently loose, the Owner's Representative, at his discretion, may
authorize the elimination of ground preparation.
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shall be firmly and smoothly embedded by light tamping with appropriate tools.
B. Where sodding is used in drainage ditches, the setting of the pieces shall be
staggered so as to avoid a continuous seam along the line of flow. Along the
edges of such staggered areas, the offsets of individual strips shall not exceed 6-
inches. In order to prevent erosion caused by vertical edges at the outer limits,
the outer pieces of sod shall be tamped so as to produce a featheredge effect.
C. On steep slopes, the Contractor shall, if so directed by the Owner's
Representative, prevent the sod from sliding by means of wooden pegs driven
through the sod blocks into firm earth, at suitable intervals.
D. Sod which has been cut for more than 72 hours shall not be used unless
specifically authorized by the Owner's Representative after his inspection thereof.
Sod which is not planted within 24 hours after cutting shall be stacked in an
approved manner and maintained and properly moistened. Any pieces of sod
which, after placing, show an appearance of extreme dryness shall be removed
and replaced by fresh, uninjured pieces.
E. Sodding shall not be performed when weather and soil conditions are, in the
Owner's Representative opinion, unsuitable for proper results.
0 3.04 WATERING
A. The areas on which the sod is to be placed shall contain sufficient moisture, as
determined by the Owner's Representative, for optimum results. After being
placed, the sod shall be kept in a moist condition to the full depth of the rooting
zone for at least 2 weeks. Thereafter, the Contractor shall apply water as needed
until the sod roots and starts to grow for a minimum of 60 days (or until final
acceptance, whichever is latest).
3.05 MAINTENANCE
A. The Contractor shall, at his expense, maintain the sodded areas in a satisfactory
condition until final acceptance of the project. Such maintenance shall include
repairing of any damaged areas and replacing areas in which the establishment of
the grass stand does not appear to be developing satisfactorily.
B. Replanting or repair necessary due to the Contractor's negligence, carelessness or
failure to provide routine maintenance shall be at the Contractor's expense.
Replanting necessary due to factors determined to be beyond the control of the
Contractor shall be paid for under the appropriate contract pay items.
PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
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4.01. MEASUREMENT 0
A. The quantity of Sodding for which payment will be made shall be the actual
number of units measured in place and accepted. The units measured shall be as
listed in the Bid Schedule. If a payment item for Sodding is not specifically
included in the Bid Schedule, the quantity for which payment will be made shall
be the quantity required to complete the work.
4.02 PAYMENT
A. Payment for Sodding shall be made at the prices stated in the Bid Schedule. If a
payment item for Sodding is not specifically included in the laid Schedule,
payment for the work specified in this Section shall be included in the several unit
and lump sum prices for all applicable items of work.
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