Northcliffe Subdivision Waterline Relocation #13-ENG-38-C-02THE CITY OF SCHERTZ TEXAS
NORTHCLIFFE SUBDIVSION WATERLINE
RELOCATION
# 13-ENG-38-C-02
______________________
September 20, 2013
Project No. _112489.00_
CITY OF SCHERTZ, 1400 SCHERTZ PARKWAY, SCHERTZ, TEXAS 78154
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CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
BIDDING AND CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS: PAGE
Table of Contents TC-1
Invitation to Bid IV - 1
Instructions to Bidders ITB - 1
Bid Proposal P – 1
Contract CA - 1
Performance Bond PB - 1
Payment Bond PYB - 1
General Conditions of the Contract GC – 1
Special Conditions to the Technical Specifications SC - 1
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The City of Schertz Standard Specifications and Technical Specifications for construction dated March 2011 or latest edition applicable to this project are to be utilized. These specifications are available from the City of Schertz Public Works Department or from the City of Schertz Web Site.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DIVISION 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
01110 Summary of Work INCLUDED HEREIN
01145 Use of Premises
01255 Change Order Procedures
01270 Measurement and Payment
01292 Schedule of Values
01312 Coordination and Meetings
01321 Construction Photographs
01325 Construction Schedule
01326 Construction Schedule (Bar Chart)
01330 Submittal Procedures
01340 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples
01410 TPDES Requirements (with Attachments)
01422 Reference Standards
01450 Contractor’s Quality Control
01452 Inspection Services
01454 Testing Laboratory Services
01502 Mobilization
01504 Temporary Facilities and Controls
01506 Diversion Pumping
01520 Temporary Field Office
01555 Traffic Control and Regulation
01562 Tree and Plant Protection
01570 Storm Water Pollution Control
01575 Stabilized Construction Exit
01576 Waste Material Disposal
01578 Control of Ground Water
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01580 Project Identification Signs
01581 Excavation in Public Way Permit Signs
01610 Basic Product Requirements
01630 Product Substitution Procedures
01725 Field Surveying
01731 Cutting and Patching
01732 Procedures for Water Valve Assistance (with Attachments)
01740 Site Restoration
01755 Starting Systems
01770 Closeout Procedures
01782 Operation and Maintenance Data
01785 Project Record Documents
DIVISION 2 SITEWORK
02084 Frames, Grates, Rings, and Covers
02085 Valve Boxes, Meter Boxes, and Meter Valves
02086 Adjusting Manholes, Inlets, and Valve Boxes to Grade
02221 Removing Existing Pavements and Structures
02233 Clearing and Grubbing
2260 Trench Safety System
02315 Roadway Excavation
02316 Excavation and Backfill for Structures
02317 Excavation and Backfill for Utilities
02319 Borrow
02320 Utility Backfill Materials
02321 Cement Stabilized Sand
02330 Embankment
02447 Auguring Pipe and Conduit
02501 Ductile Iron Pipe and Fittings
02502 Steel Pipe and Fittings
02503 Copper Tubing
02505 High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Solid and Profile Wall Pipe
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02506 Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe
02511 Water Lines
02512 Water Tap and Service Line Installation
02513 Wet Connections
02514 Disinfection of Water Lines
02515 Hydrostatic Testing of Pipelines
02516 Cut, Plug and Abandonment of Water Lines
02518 Steel Pipe and Fittings for Large Diameter Water Lines
02520 Fire Hydrants
02521 Gate Valves
02522 Butterfly Valves
02523 Pressure Reducing Valves
02524 Air Release and Vacuum Relief Valves
02525 Tapping Sleeves and Valves
02527 Polyurethane Coatings on Steel or Ductile Iron Pipe
02528 Polyethylene Wrap
02642 Corrugated Metal Pipe
02711 Asphalt Treated Base
02712 Cement Stabilized Base Course
02713 Flexible Base
02714 Flexible Base Course for Temporary Roads, Detours, Shoulders, and
Driveways
02741 Asphaltic Concrete Pavement
02742 Prime Coat
02743 Tack Coat
02751 Concrete Paving
02752 Concrete Pavement Joints
02753 Concrete Pavement Curing
02754 Concrete Driveways
02761 Colored Concrete for Medians and Sidewalks
02762 Blast Cleaning of Pavement
02764 Raised Pavement Markers
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02765 Temporary and Removable Reflectorized Pavement Markings
02767 Thermoplastic Pavement Markings
02771 Curb, Curb and Gutter, and Headers
02775 Concrete Sidewalks
02811 Landscape Irrigation
02911 Topsoil
02921 Hydromulch
02922 Sodding
02925 Flexible Growth Medium
02951 Pavement Repair and Resurfacing
DIVISION 3 CONCRETE
03315 Concrete for Utility Construction
DIVISION 4 MASONRY
04061 Mortar
DIVISION 5 METALS
DIVISION 6 WOOD AND PLASTICS
DIVISION 7 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION
DIVISION 8 DOORS AND WINDOWS
DIVISION 9 FINISHES
DIVISION 10 SPECIALTIES
DIVISION 11 EQUIPMENT
DIVISION 12 FURNISHINGS
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DIVISION 13 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION
DIVISION 14 CONVEYING EQUIPMENT
DIVISION 15 MECHANICAL
DIVISION 16 ELECTRICAL
50616411.3 IV-1 Invitation to Bid
CITY OF SCHERTZ
INVITATION TO BID
The City of Schertz (the “City”) is accepting sealed bids for the construction of
“NORTHCLIFFE SUBDIVISION WATER LINE RELOCATION”, #13-ENG-38-C-02:
Sealed bids should be received by the Purchasing Director of the City located at 10
Commercial Place, Building #1, Schertz, Texas 78154 by 10:00 a.m. (CST) on October 10,
2013 via hand delivery. **No fax or E-mail bids will be accepted. Sealed Bids will then be
opened and read aloud in the City of Schertz Public Works Conference Room located at 10
Commercial Place, Building #2, Schertz, Texas 78154. Sealed Bids must be submitted with
one (1) original and four (4) copies and be clearly marked in a sealed envelope as
“NORTHCLIFFE SUBDIVISION WATER LINE RELOCATION #13-ENG-38-C-02”.
Bids submitted after the aforementioned date and time will not be accepted.
Interested vendors/contractors may attend a Pre-Bid meeting on October 1, 2013 at 10:00 AM
(CST) in the City of Schertz Public Works Conference Room located at 10 Commercial Place,
Building #2, Schertz, Texas 78154. Contractors must obtain copies of the contract
documents, plans, and specifications from FORD ENGINEERING, INC, located at 10927
Wye Drive Suite 104, San Antonio, Texas 78217. A non-refundable fee of $50 (Fifty dollars)
is required to obtain a copy of the plans. ONLY CHECKS ACCEPTED. Questions in
reference to Bid procedures may be directed to the Purchasing Department, 210-619-1160, or
questions in reference to the Project may be directed to Mark Hill, Ford Engineering, Inc., at
210-590-4777.
All documents, including Addendums to this project, will be placed on the City’s website at
www.schertz.com/Purchasing.
The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to select the bid deemed in the best
interest of the City from among those received.
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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
1. Sealed bids, one original and four copies, will be received by the City, at the place and
the time specified in the Invitation to Bid. No bids may be withdrawn after the scheduled
bid opening time without the written consent of the City’s Purchasing Manager. All bids
received after the time set for the bid opening will be returned unopened.
2. Each bid must be accompanied by Certified or Cashier’s Check or an approved Bid
Bond in the amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid, payable without
recourse to the City. Surety shall provide a copy of the Power of Attorney authorizing
the Executing Agent the authority to execute the bid bond documents and bind the
Surety to the bid bond conditions. Surety shall also provide evidence that the Surety is
authorized to provide service in the State of Texas at the amount on the bid bond.
Contractor agrees that bid bonds shall be with insurance companies or sureties that are
A.M. Best Rated “B+” or better. Bid Bonds, Certified or Cashier’s checks will be
retained for the first, second, and third lowest bidders until the contract is executed.
3. Bids must be submitted on the proposal form attached and shall be sealed in an envelope
plainly marked on the outside with job number, the date and time of the bid opening, and
the name of material or services bid on. Samples, when required, must be submitted
within the time specified at no expense to the City. If not destroyed or used up during
testing, samples will be returned upon request at the Bidder’s expense.
4. Bids will be prepared in accordance with the following:
(a) The Bidder shall thoroughly examine the drawings, specifications, schedule,
instructions and all other documents.
(b) Bidder shall make all investigations necessary to inform himself thoroughly
regarding plant and facilities for delivery of material and equipment as required
by the bid conditions. No plea of ignorance by the Bidder of conditions that exist,
or that may hereafter exist, as a result of failure or omission on the part of the
Bidder to make the necessary examinations and investigations to fulfill in every
detail the requirements of the contract documents, will be accepted as the basis
for varying the requirements of the City or the compensation to the Contractor.
5. Bids will be prepared in accordance with the following:
(a) The Bidder shall furnish all information required by the bid form. The Bidder
shall print or type his name and manually sign the schedule and each
continuation sheet on which any entry is made
(b) Pursuant to Section 151.311 of the Texas Tax Code, as amended, in order for the
City to continue to benefit from its status as a State Sales and Use Tax Exempt
Organization, construction contracts must be awarded on a “separated contract”
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basis. A “separated contract” is one that distinguishes the value of the tangible
personal property (materials such as pipe, bricks, lumber, concrete, paint, etc.) to
be incorporated into the project from the total contract price. Under the “separated
contract” format, the contractor in effect becomes a “seller” to the City of
materials that are to be physically incorporated into the project realty. As a
“seller”, the contractor will issue a “Texas Certificate of Resale” to the supplier in
lieu of paying the sales tax on materials at the time of purchase. The contractor
will also issue a “Certificate of Exemption” to the supplier demonstrating that the
personal property is being purchased for resale and that the resale is to a
department of the City, which is a sales tax exempt entity. Contractors should be
careful to consult the most recent guidelines of the State Comptroller of Public
Accounts regarding the sales tax status of supplies and equipment that are used
and consumed during project work but that are not physically incorporated into
the project realty. Contractors that have questions about this law are asked to
inquire with the State Comptroller of Public Accounts, Tax Administration
Division, State of Texas, Austin, Texas 78774 (512) 463-4934. Bidders will not
include any federal taxes in bid prices since the City, is exempt from payment of
such taxes. “Texas Certificates of Exemption”, “Texas Certificates of Resale” and
“Texas Sales Tax Permits” are forms available to the contractor through the
regional offices of the State Comptroller of Public Accounts.
6. Any catalogue or manufacturer’s reference used in describing an item is merely
descriptive and not restrictive unless otherwise noted, and is used only to indicate type
and quality of material. When items proposed differ in any way from those specified,
Bidders are required to state exactly what they intend to furnish. Otherwise, they shall be
required to furnish the items as specified.
7. The work shall be done and completed in accordance with the following Contract
Documents as furnished by the City:
The Invitation to Bid
The Instructions to Bidders
The Bid Proposal
The Contract
The Payment Bond
The Performance Bond
The General Conditions of the Contract
The Special Conditions of the Contract The Construction Specifications
The Standard Drawings
The Plans
Addenda Change Orders
8. The successful Bidder will be required to execute the standard City Contract
Agreement, Performance and Payment Bonds as outlined in the General Conditions.
These forms will be prepared and furnished by the City. Surety shall provide a copy of
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the Power of Attorney authorizing the Executing Agent the authority to execute the
bond documents and bind the Surety to the bond conditions. Surety shall also provide
evidence that the Surety is authorized to provide service in the State of Texas at the
amount on the Bond. Contractor agrees that all Performance and Payment Bonds
required shall be with insurance companies or sureties that are A.M. Best Rated “B+” or
better. If the contract amount does not exceed $25,000.00, then the Performance and
Payment Bonds will not be required.
9. In all cases, the written unit price in the proposal shall govern. Where there is an error in
the extension, the City will extend the written unit price and make any corrections
necessary. Any error will be corrected, and the correct amount will be the basis for
determining the bid position.
10. Bidders are advised that estimated quantities of anticipated requirements during the
contract period are not calculated with certainty. It is the policy of the City, however, as
a matter of prudent buying and contracting, to establish in advance of actual purchase or
performance of the work, the price of the work which is anticipated, and the price on
certain items calculated on the maximum number of a particular item which it might
need during a contract period. Bidders are advised that during such period, the City may
determine not to purchase any of the items or may delete any or all of the work listed in
a bid proposal or invitation. Under such a contract, the City’s only commitment is to
purchase the items from or proceed with the work by the successful Bidder at the price
bid if the City should, in fact, decide to purchase such items during the contract period or
proceed with such work as proposed. On all bids, the City reserves the right to reject a
bid, which in the City’s judgment is “unbalanced.” An “unbalanced bid” is defined as
one in which a particular item or a class of items is bid at a figure sufficiently less than
or higher than either general market price or Bidder’s cost, so as to make the Bidder low
on the overall bid but high on a significant number of other items. The City reserves the
right to exercise its judgment and reject such a bid as unqualified. If such an unbalanced
bid is nevertheless accepted by the City and the contract awarded, the City reserves the
right to delete any or all of such items from the purchases to be made or work to be
done.
11. The City will provide all necessary rights-of-way or easements for the project.
12. No owner, stockholder, partner, officer, or employee of the Bidder, or any person who
has a financial interest in this contract in any way, whether direct or indirect, shall be an
officer or employee of the City at the time of bidding on this contract, or during the life
of this contract. Any violations of this provision will render the bid or contract void.
13. The Contractor will establish a local address and telephone number and file that
information with the City Purchasing Manager prior to starting work. The Contractor’s
local address and telephone number will be maintained until the work is completed and
accepted by the owner.
14. In case of ambiguity, duplication or obscurity in the bids, the City reserves the right to
construe and apply the meaning thereof. The City reserves the right to reject any and all
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bids and to waive formalities.
15. The City reserves the right, subject to the Contractor’s approval, to extend, any annual
contract for an additional period of not more than one year, subject to the same terms
and conditions as enumerated in the invitation and instruction to Bidders and at a price
or prices not to exceed the prices quoted.
16. It is anticipated that the contract will be awarded within 60 days after bid opening to the
lowest responsible Bidder whose bid, conforming to the invitation for bids, is most
advantageous to the City. Bidders are advised that the awarding of contracts on a bid
basis is a requirement of state law and city charter. The purposes of such requirements
are: (1) to prevent the historic abuses of negotiated purchases; (2) to enable the City to
use its purchasing power to buy at the lowest possible prices for the benefit of the system
and the public; and (3) to enable the City to award the contract to other than the low
Bidder when, in the City’s judgment, the low Bidder is not qualified. Bidders are advised
that it is not the intention of the City, necessarily, to award contracts on the basis of
differences in the bids other than differences in basic “price of the item.” The City
reserves the right to take whichever action as may, in the judgment of the City, to be its
best interest as follows:
(1) Reject all bids:
(2) Award the bids by the drawing of lots; or
(3) Award the bids on the basis of differences other than price.
Bidders are advised that the awarding of bids is a matter solely within the jurisdiction of
the City. In the event a Bidder wishes to protest the award recommended by the
Engineer, the City invites such Bidder to notify the City Manager of the City and to
appear at a meeting of the Schertz City Council for a public hearing prior to the award.
The City reserves the right to accept any items or groups of items in this bid. Execution
of written acceptance of a bid by the City shall constitute an award.
17. The City may reject the apparent low Bidder when: (a) the Bidder misstates or conceals
any material fact in the bid, or if (b) the Bidder does not conform with the law or the bid,
or if (c) the bid is conditional, or if (d) the bid is unbalanced, or when (e) the lowest
Bidder is not, in the City’s judgment, qualified, or when (f) the lowest bid is not, in the
City’s judgment, the lowest and best bid, or if (g) the Bidder fails to acknowledge in the
final bid price of the proposal and include signed copies thereof, any and all addenda
issued prior to bid opening. As a courtesy to Bidders, every attempt will be made by the
City to notify Bidders of any and all addenda issued; however, it is the full responsibility
of each Bidder to verify the existence of and include with their proposal, any and all
addenda issued by the City. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to
accept any bids, or parts thereof, considered by the City to be to its best interest, and to
waive formalities or irregularities.
18. Before submitting a bid, the Bidder should examine carefully the Bid Proposal, Plans,
Specifications, Special Conditions, General Conditions, and the form of the contract to
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be entered into for the work contemplated. He shall examine the site of the work and
satisfy himself as to the conditions which will be encountered relating to the character,
quality and quantity of work to be performed and materials to be furnished. Such
examinations shall include the arrangement and condition of existing structures and
facilities, the procedure necessary for maintenance of uninterrupted operation of existing
facilities, the availability and cost of labor, and facilities for transportation, handling and
storage of materials and equipment.
The submission of a bid by the Bidder shall be conclusive evidence that he has complied
with these requirements. The borings, profiles, existing underground utilities, and water
elevations shown on the plans were obtained for the use of the City in the preparation of
the plans, and the Bidder is hereby cautioned that the City neither assumes nor implies
any responsibility for the accuracy of this data.
19. The Bidder in preparing his proposal, shall take cognizance of the difficulty of
distinguishing between boulders and large rock, the difficulty of accurately classifying
all material encountered in making the subsurface investigations, the possible erosion of
stream channels and banks after survey data has been obtained, and the unreliability of
water elevations other than those for the date recorded. Claims for additional
compensation due to variations between conditions actually encountered during
construction and as indicated in the plans will not be allowed.
20. All contracts in excess of $100,000 with contractors or suppliers having 15 or more
employees will include the clauses listed below:
(a) The Contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The Contractor
will assure that employees or applicants for employment are treated in a fair and
equitable manner in such actions which shall include but not be limited to the
following: Employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment
advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and
selection for training including apprenticeship. The Contractor will post in
conspicuous places for the benefit of the employee and applicants for employment
notices setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.
(b) Upon request, the Contractor will furnish to the City all information and reports and
will permit access to the books, records, and accounts for the purposes of an
investigation to ascertain compliance with rules and regulations set forth by this
organization.
(c) If a Contractor is found not to be in compliance with the nondiscrimination clause of
this contract, the contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in all or in part
and the Contractor may be debarred from further contracts with the City.
(d) All Bidders or prospective Contractors or Subcontractors will be required to submit a
statement in writing signed by an authorized official or agent in behalf of the
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company to the effect that the signer’s practices and policies do not discriminate on
the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
The Contractor shall comply with all provisions of Executive Order 11246, Equal
Employment Opportunity, dated 24 September 1965 or as amended and with Section 3
of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 covering opportunities for business
and lower financed HUD assisted projects.
21. Approval of Plans and/or Specifications by the Engineer shall not constitute an
assumption of liability by the City or the Engineer for any inaccuracy of computation or
deficiency of design therein.
22. Bidder shall not offer, confer, or agree to confer any benefit or gift to any City
Employee, Officer, or Council Member of the City.
23. To assist the City in performing the bidder evaluation and subsequent recommendation
of award, the apparent low bidder shall submit the following items within seven (7) days
of the bid opening:
(a) Financial resources, i.e., Dunn & Bradstreet report or similar.
(b) An information packet on company showing experience, organization and equipment.
(c) A statement regarding ability to complete the project within the schedule, taking into
account existing commitments.
(d) Record of performance on three (3) similar projects completed within the last 5 years
including name of project, amount of project, project duration, name, address, and
telephone number of contact person for each project.
PROPOSAL of , a corporation
A partnership consisting of ___________________________________________________________
An individual doing business as ________________________________________________________
TO THE CITY OF SCHERTZ:
ITEM
NO.
ITEM DESCRIPTION (UNIT PRICE TO
BE WRITTEN IN WORDS)UNITQTY UNIT PRICE IN
FIGURES TOTAL IN FIGURES
TPDES‐Storm Water Pollution Prevention
Plan
Dollars
and Cents
Mobilization
Dollars
and Cents
Traffic Control and Regulation
Dollars
and Cents
Site Restoration (Utility Construction)
Dollars
and Cents
Water Pipe (PVC C900) (DR 14) (Open Cut)
Dollars
and Cents
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Pursuant to Instructions and Invitations to Bidders, the undersigned proposes to furnish all labor
and materials as specified and perform the work required for the NORTHCLIFFE
SUBDIVISION WATER LINE RELOCATION, #13-ENG-38-C-02, Project No. 1124.8900 in
accordance with the Plans and Specifications for the following prices to wit:
BID PROPOSAL
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BASE BID UNIT PRICES FOR:
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BID PROPOSAL
ITEM
NO.
ITEM DESCRIPTION (UNIT PRICE TO
BE WRITTEN IN WORDS)UNITQTY UNIT PRICE IN
FIGURES TOTAL IN FIGURES
Water Pipe (PVC C900) (DR 14) (Open Cut)
(6")
Dollars
and Cents
Water Pipe (PVC C900) (DR 14) (Open Cut)
(8")
Dollars
and Cents
Water Service (3/4 in) (short side) (single)
Dollars
and Cents
Water Service (3/4 in) (long side) (single)
Dollars
and Cents
Water Service (1") (short side) (dual)
Dollars
and Cents
Water Service (1") (long side) (dual)
Dollars
and Cents
Water Tie‐In (Complete) (12")
Dollars
and Cents
Water Tie‐In (Complete) (8")
Dollars
and Cents
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BID PROPOSAL
ITEM
NO.
ITEM DESCRIPTION (UNIT PRICE TO
BE WRITTEN IN WORDS)UNITQTY UNIT PRICE IN
FIGURES TOTAL IN FIGURES
Water Tie‐In (Complete) (6")
Dollars
and Cents
Water Cut, Plug, Abandon (6")
Dollars
and Cents
Water Cut, Plug, Abandon (8")
Dollars
and Cents
Fire Hydrant Assembly (Complete)
Dollars
and Cents
Salvage Fire Hydrant
Dollars
and Cents
Gate Valves (12")
Dollars
and Cents
Gate Valves (8")
Dollars
and Cents
Blow Off Valve (2") (Permanent)
Dollars
and Cents
Blow Off Valve (2") (Temporary)
Dollars
and Cents
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16
14
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$ $
$ $
$ $
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BID PROPOSAL
ITEM
NO.
ITEM DESCRIPTION (UNIT PRICE TO
BE WRITTEN IN WORDS)UNITQTY UNIT PRICE IN
FIGURES TOTAL IN FIGURES
Water Meter Relocate
Dollars
and Cents
Water Meter Box
Dollars
and Cents
TOTAL BASE BID $
ea
ea
$ $
$ $
24
23
169
169
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Northcliffe Subdivision Water Line Relocation, #13-ENG-38-C-02
BID PROPOSAL
1. Complete the additional requirements of the Proposal which are included on the following pages.
2. Bidder must return pages P-1 through P-9 with this bid. Any and all Addenda which are issued by the City of
Schertz with appropriate signatures acknowledging receipt shall be attached to and made part of this bid.
3. The Work included in this bid shall be Substantially Complete as defined in the General Conditions within
120 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.
1. What similar public works projects has your company completed?
ADDITIONAL BIDDER INFORMATION
Complete the additional requirements of the Proposal. All blanks must be filled in for the bid to be
Owner Owner' Phone
Number Project Description Date
Completed Contract Amount
P-5
Project No. 1124.8900
Northcliffe Subdivision Water Line Relocation, #13-ENG-38-C-02
BID PROPOSAL
PROPOSAL
Accompanying this proposal is a Bid Bond or Certified or Cashier’s, Check on a State or National Bank payable
to the Order of the City of Schertz, Texas for ________________________________________ dollars
($________________________), which amount represents five percent (5%) of the total bid price. Said bond or
check is to be returned to the bidder unless the proposal is accepted and the bidder fails to execute and file a
contract within 10 calendar days after the award of the Contract, in which case the check shall become the
property of said City of Schertz, Texas, and shall he considered as payment for damages due to delay and other
inconveniences suffered by said City of Schertz, Texas due to the failure of the bidder to execute the contract.
The City of Schertz, Texas reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
It is anticipated that the Owner will act on this proposal within 60 calendar days after the bid opening. Upon
acceptance and award of the contract to the undersigned by the Owner, the undersigned shall execute standard
City of Schertz, Texas Contract Documents and make Performance and Payment Bonds for the full amount of
the contract within 10 calendar days after the award of the Contract to secure proper compliance with the terms
and provisions of the contract, to insure and guarantee the work until final completion and acceptance, and the
guarantee period stipulated, and to guarantee payment of all lawful claims for labor performed and materials
furnished in the fulfillment of the contract.
It is anticipated that the Owner will provide written Authorization to Proceed within 10 days after the award of
the Contract.
The Contractor hereby agrees to commence work under this Contract immediately after issuance by the City of
Schertz, Texas of the written Authorization to Proceed and to complete the work within 120 calendar days
from the Notice to Proceed. Under no circumstances shall the work commence prior to Contractor's receipt of
City of Schertz, Texas issued, written Authorization to Proceed.
The undersigned certifies that the bid prices contained in the proposal have been carefully checked and are
submitted as correct and final.
In completing the work contained in this proposal the undersigned certifies that bidder's practices and policies
do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex or national origin and that the bidder will
affirmatively cooperate in the implementation of these policies and practices.
Signed
Company Name
Authorized Company Signature
Name Printed
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50616411.3 CA - 1 Contract
CONTRACT
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF GUADALUPE § KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That this Contract made and entered into this _____ day of __________, ______, by and
between THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS (the “City”) and _________________________, a
________________ located at _____________________________________ (the “Contractor”).
WITNESSETH: That for and in consideration of the payments and agreements hereinafter
mentioned to be made and performed by the City, the Contractor hereby agrees with the City to
commence and complete the construction of certain improvements at the prices set forth in the
Contractor’s Proposal for the City Job No #13-ENG-38-C-02 the same being designated as
Northcliffe Subdivision Waterline Relocation.
The Contractor shall perform all work shown on the Plans and described in the
Specifications and shall meet all requirements of the Agreement as defined herein. The General
and Special Conditions of the Agreement, and such Orders and Agreements for Extra Work as may
subsequently be entered by the above named parties to the Agreement.
The Contractor shall not offer, confer or agree to confer any benefit or gift to any City
employee.
The Contractor hereby agrees to commence work under this Contract within seven (7) days
after issuance by the City of the written Authorization To Proceed. Under no circumstances shall the
work commence prior to the Contractor’s receipt of the City’s issued, written Authorization To
Proceed. Computation of Contract Time will begin upon actual commencement of Work by the
Contractor during the seven (7) calendar day period referenced above, or upon the eighth (8th)
calendar day (assuming the eighth day is a day upon which Work may lawfully and Contractually be
performed), whichever occurs first. All work specified in these Contract Documents shall be
completed within 120 calendar days.
It is agreed and understood by the City and the Contractor that the provisions of Article
2368a, Vernon’s Annotated Civil Statutes of Texas apply to this contract. The terms of the
aforementioned state law are incorporated herein by reference. Contractor and City Agree that as a
public body, City is authorized by such state law to negotiate change orders up to and including the
amount of $25,000.00 acting by and through its duly designated administrative officer. It is agreed
and understood that any change orders which increase the work of the contract in excess of 25% of
the bid contract price, must be subject of a supplemental agreement approved by the City Council
of the City, or its designee, as in case of original contracts. The work of the contract may be
decreased over 25% with the consent of the Contractor.
The City agrees to pay the Contractor in current funds, and to make payments on account,
for the performance of the work in accordance with the Contract, at the prices set forth in the
Contractor’s Proposal, subject to additions and deductions, all as provided in the General
Conditions of the Agreement.
The following documents, together with this Contract, comprise the Agreement, and they are
as fully a part thereof as if herein repeated in full:
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1. The Invitation to Bidders
2. The Instructions to Bidders
3. The Bid Proposal
4. The Contract
5. The Payment Bond
6. The Performance Bond
7. The General Conditions of the Contract
8. The Special Conditions of the Contract
9. The Construction Specifications
10. The Standard Drawings
11. The Plans
12. Addenda
13. Change Orders
14. The Plans designated Aviation Heights Water Line Improvements Phase 5, Sheets 1 thru
15, inclusive.
In witness thereof of the Parties of these presents have executed this Agreement in the Year
and day of first above written.
OWNER:
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, a Texas
municipal corporation
By
Name
Title
Date
CONTRACTOR:
____________________________
By
Title
Date
Contractor hereby acknowledges and understands that this Contract is subject to Section 151.311
of the Texas Tax Code, as amended. The following amount of money represents that part of the
total contract price representative of the value of tangible personal property which is to be
incorporated into the project realty, or which is otherwise exempt from taxation under Section
151.311 of said Code: $_________________
50616411.3 PB-1 Performance Bond
Bond No.__________
STATUTORY PERFORMANCE BOND
Pursuant to Vernon’s Texas Government Code
Title 10, Chapter 2253. as amended
(Penalty of this Bond must be 100% of Contract Award)
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That (hereinafter called “Principal”), as
Principal, and _______________________________________________a corporation organized and existing under the
laws of the State of ________________, with its principal office in the City of __________________, and authorized under
the laws of the State of Texas to act as surety, on bonds for principals (hereinafter called “Surety”), are held and firmly,
bound unto the CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, a Texas municipal corporation, with its principal location of 1400 Schertz
Parkway, Schertz, Guadalupe County, Texas (hereinafter called “Owner/Obligee”), in the amount of
_____________________Dollars ($___________.__), for the payment whereof. Principal and Surety, firmly bind
themselves, and their heirs, administrators executors. successors and assigns, jointly, and. severally, by these presents:
WHEREAS, principal has entered into a certain written contract with the Owner/Obligee, dated the _______ day
of ___________, 20__, consisting of _________________________________
__________________________________________ (hereinafter called “the Contract”), which Contract is hereby referred
to and made a part hereof as fully and to the same extent as if copied at length herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that if Principal shall
faithfully perform the work in accordance with the plans, specifications and contract documents, then this obligation shall
be void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect.
NOW, THEREFORE, if Principal shall repair any and all defects in said work occasioned by and resulting from
defect in materials furnished by, or workmanship of, Principal in performance of the work covered by the Contract,
occurring during a period of within 12 months from the date of the Contract Completion Certification, therein this
obligation shall be null and void: otherwise to remain in full force and effect.
PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that this bond is executed pursuant to the provisions of Title 10, Chapter 2253, as
amended, of the Texas Government Code, and all liabilities on this bond shall be determined in accordance with the
provisions of this Chapter, to the same extent as if it were copied at length herein.
Surety, for value received, stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, or other waiver or amendment
of the terms of the Contract or to the work thereunder, nor any change in the method or amount of payments stipulated to
be made by Owner/Obligee under the Contract, shall relieve Surety of its obligations hereunder, and Surety, hereby waives
notice of any such change, extension of time, waiver or amendment of the terms of the Contract or to the work thereunder.
The bond shall be automatically extended in time, without formal and separate amendment, to cover full and faithful
performance of the Contract in the event of modification of the Contract regardless of the length of time involved.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, Principal and Surety have signed and sealed this instrument on the day of
, 20__.
Principal Surety
By By
Title Title
Address Address
Name, Address and Telephone of Resident Agent of Surety:
________________________________________________________________________________
50616411.3 PYB-1 Payment Bond
Bond No.__________
STATUTORY PAYMENT BOND
Pursuant to Vernon’s Texas Government Code
Title 10, Chapter 2253. as amended
(Penalty of this Bond must be 100% of Contract Award)
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That____________________________________________________________(hereinafter called “Principal”), as
Principal, and _______________________________________________a corporation organized and existing under the
laws of the State of ________________, with its principal office in the City of __________________, and authorized under
the laws of the State of Texas to act as surety, on bonds for principals (hereinafter called “Surety”), are held and firmly,
bound unto the CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, a Texas municipal corporation with its principal location of 1400 Schertz
Parkway, Schertz, Guadalupe County, Texas (hereinafter called “Owner/Obligee”), in the amount of
_____________________Dollars ($___________.__), for the payment whereof. Principal and Surety, firmly bind
themselves, and their heirs, administrators executors, successors and assigns, jointly, and. severally, by these presents:
WHEREAS, principal has entered into a certain written contract with the Owner/Obligee, dated the _______ day
of ___________, 20__, consisting of _________________________________
__________________________________________ (hereinafter called “the Contract”), which Contract is hereby referred
to and made a part hereof as fully and to the same extent as if copied at length herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that if Principal shall
faithfully pay in full all claimants supplying labor and material to Principal or to a subcontractor in the prosecution of the
work provided for in the terms of the Contract Documents, then this obligation shall be void, otherwise to remain in full
force and effect.
PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that this bond is executed pursuant to the provisions of Title 10, Chapter 2253, as
amended, of the Texas Government Code, and all liabilities on this bond shall be determined in accordance with the
provisions of this Chapter, to the same extent as if it were copied at length herein.
Surety, for value received, stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, or other waiver or amendment
of the terms of the Contract or to the work thereunder, nor any change in the method or amount of payments stipulated to
be made by Owner/Obligee under the Contract, shall relieve Surety of its obligations hereunder, and Surety, hereby waives
notice of any such change, extension of time, waiver or amendment of the terms of the Contract or to the work thereunder.
The bond shall be automatically extended in time, without formal and separate amendment, to cover full and faithful
performance of the Contract in the event of modification of the Contract regardless of the length of time involved.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, Principal and Surety have signed and sealed this instrument on the _____ day of
_________, 20__.
Principal Surety
By By
Title Title
Address Address
Name, Address and Telephone of Resident Agent of Surety:
________________________________________________________________________________
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GENERAL CONDITIONS
ARTICLE 1. CONTRACT DEFINITIONS:
Wherever in these General Conditions or in other parts of the Contract Documents, the following terms, or pronouns
in place of them are used, the intent and meaning shall be interpreted as follows:
1. ACPA – American Concrete Pipe Association.
2. ANSI – American National Standards Institute,
3. ASTM – American Society for Testing Materials.
4. AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED – (Work Project Authorization) A written notice given by OWNER
to CONTRACTOR establishing the date on which the Contract Time will commence to run and on which
CONTRACTOR shall start to perform CONTRACTOR’s obligations under the Contract Documents.
5. AWWA – American Water Works Association.
6. BIDDER – An individual, partnership, corporation, etc., submitting a proposal.
7. CITY COUNCIL – The duly elected members of the council of the City of Schertz, Texas.
8. CONDITIONAL LETTER OF APPROVAL – The date certified in writing by the OWNER when the
Construction of the Project is sufficiently completed in accordance with the Contract Documents.
9. CONSTRUCTION OBSERVER/INSPECTOR “COI” – The authorized representative of the OWNER
assigned by the OWNER to observe and inspect any or all parts of the Project and the materials to be used
therein.
10. CONSULTANT – A person registered as a professional engineer pursuant to Article 3271a, Vernon’s
Texas Civil Statutes employed to provide professional engineering services and having overall
responsibility for the design of a project or a significant portion thereof, together with administrative
supervision of any subconsultants Consultant may retain. The term “Consultant”, unless the context
clearly indicates otherwise, means an engineer in private practice retained for a specific project under a
contractual agreement with the OWNER.
11. CONTRACT – The signatory agreement (Standard Form) between the OWNER and the CONTRACTOR
governing the furnishing of material and performance of the Work. The Contract will include the Contract
Documents.
12. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS – The Contract Documents consist of Bidding Documents such as: the
Invitation to Bid, the Instructions to Bidders, the CONTRACTOR’s completed Bid Proposal form, the
Addenda, the Contract, the Conditions of the Contract (General, Supplemental and Special Conditions),
the Plans, the Specifications, the Change Orders, the Payment and Performance Bonds.
(a) The Contract Documents form the complete CONTRACT, which represents the entire and integrated
agreement between the OWNER and the CONTRACTOR and supersedes all prior negotiations,
representations or agreements, either written or oral.
13. CONTRACT SUM – The total compensation payable to the CONTRACTOR for performing the Work as
originally contracted or as subsequently adjusted by Change Orders.
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14. CONTRACT TIME – The total time allowed the CONTRACTOR for completion of the Work. Contract
Time will commence as per paragraph 8.1 and shall include the number of days set forth in the Contract
plus any extended days granted under the provisions of Paragraph 6.1.
15. CONTRACTOR – The individual, partnership, corporation, etc., contracting with the OWNER to complete
the Work.
16. ENGINEER – The person, firm or corporation named as such in the Agreement.
17. CHANGE ORDER – A written order issued by the OWNER to the CONTRACTOR authorizing
additions, deletions, or revisions to the Work to be performed by CONTRACTOR within the general
scope of construction services outlined in the Contract Documents.
18. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL(s)/SUBSTANCE – Pursuant to Section 26.263 of the Water Code hazardous
material means any material/substance designated as such by the administrator of the Environmental
Protection Agency pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability
Act (42 U.S.C. See. 9601 et seq.) regulated pursuant to Section 311 of the Federal Clean Water Act (33
U.S.C. Sec. 1321 et seq.) or designated by the Commission.
19. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS – OWNER Instructions of a general nature outlining the duties and
responsibilities of a prospective bidder. 20. LABORATORY – The testing laboratories of the OWNER or any other testing laboratory that may be
designated or approved by the OWNER.
21. MAJOR BID ITEM – Any individual Bid Item submitted by CONTRACTOR that constitutes five percent
(5%) minimum of the total Contract Sum proposed by the successful low bidder CONTRACTOR or, the
dollar amount shown in the Special Conditions as constituting a “Major Bid Item”, whichever is less. In
spite of the general criteria above, the OWNER and Consultant reserve the right to identify or exclude
specific Bid Items as being “Major”, in the Special Conditions for each Project.
22. MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE – (hereinafter referred to as MBE) a corporation, partnership, sole
proprietorship or any other such legal entity which is owned, operated and controlled by a minority group
member(s) who, when combined, have 51 percent ownership. The minority group member(s) must have
operational and managerial control, interest in capital and earnings commensurate with the percentage of
minority ownership. For purposes of the SMWBP, the following are recognized as minority groups:
1. African-Americans – persons having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa as well as
those identified as Jamaican, Trinidadian or West Indian.
2. Hispanic Americans – persons of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Spanish, or Central or South
America origin.
3. American Indians – persons having no less than 1/16 percentage origin in any of the American
Indian tribes, as recognized by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs and
as demonstrated by possession of personal tribal documents.
4. Asian-Pacific Americans – persons having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East,
Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent or the Pacific Islands.
5. Asian-Indian Americans – includes persons whose origins are from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh
and Sri Lanka.
6. Disabled Individual – persons (1) with one or more disabilities as defined by the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) and amendments thereto, (2) having a record of such disabilities and (3)
regarded as having such disabilities.
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23. MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM (MS4) – A conveyance or system of conveyances
(including roads with drainage systems, municipal streets catch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, man-made
channels or storm drains:
1. Owned or operated by a State, City, town, borough, county, district association or other public
body (created by or pursuant to State law) having jurisdiction over disposal of sewage, industrial
waters, storm water or other wastes including special districts under State law such as a sewer
district, flood control district or drainage district or similar entity or a designated and approved
management agency under Section 208 of the Clean Water Act that discharges to water of the
United States;
2. Designated or used for collection or conveying storm water.
3. Which is not part of a Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) as defined at 40 CFR 122.2.
24. NEMA – National Electrical Manufacturers Association.
25. NFPA – National Fire Protection Association
26. NON-HAZARDOUS MATERIAL(S)/SUBSTANCES – Any material(s)/substance which is not
designated as hazardous pursuant to Definition 18 herein and the continued presence of such on the site is
determined by the OWNER’s representative not to be detrimental to the completion of the Project.
27. OWNER – City of Schertz, Texas.
28. OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE – The duly authorized representative of the OWNER, as identified by the
OWNER.
29. PAYMENT BOND – The security furnished by the CONTRACTOR, through the Surety, in the full
amount of the Contract Sum for the protection of all persons supplying labor and material in the
prosecution of the Work who properly follow statutory requirements for perfecting claims against such
security. If the contract amount does not exceed $25,000, a Payment Bond is not required.
30. PERFORMANCE BOND – The security furnished by the CONTRACTOR, through the Surety, in the full
amount of the Contract Sum as a guaranty that the Work will be faithfully performed and completed and
that the OWNER will be saved harmless from all costs and damages which the OWNER may suffer by
reason of the CONTRACTOR’s default or failure to perform the Work. If the contract amount does not
exceed $25,000, a Performance Bond is not required.
31. PLANS – The Plans, drawings, details and supplemental drawings, or reproductions thereof, produced and
sealed by the ENGINEER and approved by the OWNER, showing the location, character, dimensions and
details of the Work and which are a part of the Contract. Plans include standard details issued and sealed by
the Engineer or his representative.
32. PROJECT – Work site and Work elements with all appurtenances and construction to be performed thereon
under the Contract.
33. PROPOSAL – The offer of the bidder, made out on the prescribed forms, giving prices for performing the
work described in the plans and specifications.
34. SAMPLES – Physical examples furnished by the CONTRACTOR to OWNER to illustrate intended or
anticipated materials, equipment or workmanship, and to assist OWNER and ENGINEER in the
establishment of workmanship and quality standards by which the Work will be judged.
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35. SEPARATED CONTRACT – A contract in which the agreed contract price is divided into a separately
stated agreed contract price for materials and a separately stated agreed contract price for skill and labor. If
prices of materials and labor are separately stated the fact that the charges are added together and a sum
total given is irrelevant. Cost-plus contracts are generally regarded as separated contracts.
36. SEQUENCE OF CONSTRUCTION – The logical and proper order in which the CONTRACTOR shall
accomplish the Work by OWNER directed stages and phases, as shown in the Contract Documents, unless
OWNER orders otherwise by a properly executed Change Order.
37. SHOP DRAWINGS – Drawings, diagrams, illustrations, schedules, performance charts, brochures and
other data which are furnished by the CONTRACTOR and prepared by CONTRACTOR, first-tier or
subtier subcontractors, manufacturer, supplier or distributor, and which illustrates and details some portion
of the Work.
38. SMALL, MINORITY AND WOMAN BUSINESS – (hereinafter referred to as SMWB) includes all those
business enterprises inclusive of sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations and all other such legal
entities that are either classified as small, or are owned, operated and controlled by minority group
members, women, or disabled individuals.
39. SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE – (hereinafter referred to as SBE) a corporation, partnership, sole
proprietorship or other such legal entity which is independently owned and operated and which is less than
20 percent of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for a small business, except in
cases where the reduced definition drops below $I million average gross receipts (as based on three years of
sales) or less than 100 employees.
40. SPECIFICATIONS – The specific instructions to the CONTRACTOR as to the requirements for materials,
equipment, certain construction procedures, standards and quality of workmanship for the Work and
performance of related services and forming a part of the Contract.
41. SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION – When construction of the project or a specified part thereof is
sufficiently completed in accordance with the Contract Documents so that the Project, or specified part
thereof could be utilized for the OWNER’s purposes for which it is intended.
42. SUPERINTENDENT – The on project site representative of the CONTRACTOR authorized to
communicate with the OWNER’s representative, pursuant to the terms of the contract. The Superintendent
or his designee shall supervise and direct the construction Work.
43. SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS – The part of the Contract Documents, which amends or supplements
these General Conditions.
44. SURETY – The corporate body licensed to conduct business in the State of Texas that provides assurance
that the CONTRACTOR, or his substitute will faithfully perform the Work covered by the Contract and
make payment of any due, unpaid, eligible labor and supply claims arising thereunder.
45. THD TEST METHOD – (TX DOT) Materials and Test Division manual outlining testing methods and
procedures.
46. UNDERGROUND FACILITIES – All pipelines, conduits, ducts, cables, wires, manholes, vaults, tanks,
tunnels or other such facilities or attachments and appurtenances thereto, and any encasement containing
such facilities which have been installed underground to furnish any of the following services or materials:
electricity, gases, steam, liquid petroleum products, telephone or other communications, cable television,
water, sewage and drainage removal, traffic or other control systems.
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47. UNIT PRICE WORK – Work to be paid for by OWNER on the basis of CONTRACTOR quoted unit
prices in the Bid Proposal based upon OWNER estimated quantities.
48. WAGE RATES – The general prevailing wage rate as established by the City Council of the City of
Schertz.
49. WOMAN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE – (hereinafter referred to as WBE) a corporation, partnership, sole
proprietorship or any other such legal entity which is owned, operated and controlled by women who, when
combined, have 51 percent ownership. The women must have operational and managerial control interest
in capital and earnings commensurate with the percentage of women Ownership.
50. WORK – The entire completed construction or the various separately identifiable parts thereof required to
be furnished under the Contract Documents. Work is the result of CONTRACTOR perfuming services,
furnishing labor and furnishing and incorporating materials and equipment into the construction, all as
required by the Contract Documents.
51. WRITTEN NOTICE – Shall be considered to have been duly given if delivered in person to an authorized
representative of the CONTRACTOR or OWNER, or to an officer of the corporation for whom it is
intended, or if delivered at, or sent by registered or certified mail to the last business address known to the
person who gives the notice.
ARTICLE II. LEGAL RELATIONSHIPS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
2.1 LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES – The CONTRACTOR in the performance of the Work shall comply with
all pertinent Ordinances of the City of Schertz, Texas (OWNER), Laws of the State of Texas, and of the
United States, including Rules and Regulations of the United States Department of Labor, pertaining to
Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards as presently existing or as may hereinafter be
modified or amended.
1. Where construction projects cross or run along state highways, the CONTRACTOR shall comply
with governing Texas Department of Transportation Regulations as outlined in State Permits for each
crossing. In cases where State Regulations do not apply, City Regulations shall be binding.
2. Where construction projects cross or run along country roads, the CONTRACTOR shall comply with
governing County Public Works Regulations as outlined in the County Permit for each crossing.
2.2 GENERAL UNDERSTANDING – CONTRACTOR at his own cost and expense shall furnish all
supervision, tools, implements, machinery, labor, materials and accessories, such as are necessary and
proper for the purpose, and secure all required permits and licenses, and shall at his own cost and expense
construct build and complete, in a good, first class, substantial and workmanlike manner, the structures,
work and improvements herein described and/or referred to in the Contract Documents.
2.3 INDEMNIFICATION – CONTRACTOR shall protect the public and OWNER fully by taking reasonable
precaution to safeguard persons from death or bodily injury and to safeguard property of any nature
whatsoever from damage. Where any dangerous condition or nuisance exists in and around construction
sites, equipment and supply storage areas and other areas in any way connected with the performance of
this contract, the CONTRACTOR shall provide and maintain reasonable warning of such danger or
nuisance. The CONTRACTOR shall not create excavation, obstructions, or any dangerous condition or
nuisance of any nature whatsoever in connection with the performance of this contract unless necessary to
its performance, and in that event the CONTRACTOR shall provide and maintain at all times reasonable
means of warning of any danger or nuisance created. The duties of the CONTRACTOR in this section
shall be nondelegable, and the CONTRACTOR’s compliance with the specific recommendations and
requirements of the City of Schertz, as to the means of warning shall not excuse the CONTRACTOR from
the faithful performance of these duties should such recommendations and requirements not be adequate
or reasonable under the circumstances.
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In order to protect OWNER from the CONTRACTOR’s failure to perform any of the foregoing duties or
any of the terms of this contract, the CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and save harmless OWNER and its
agents and employees from, all losses, damages, judgments, decrees, and expenses or costs of any nature
whatsoever, arising out of or in any way connected with any claims or actions at law or in equity, brought
against OWNER, and its agents and employees for the death or injury to persons or for damage to property
caused, or allegedly caused, by any willing acts, negligence, nuisance, or breach of any term or condition
of this contract in connection with work to be performed pursuant to said contract, by the
CONTRACTOR, his agents, subcontractors, or employees. The CONTRACTOR shall furthermore
indemnify and save harmless OWNER and its agents and employees from all demands of subcontractors,
workmen, materialmen, or suppliers of machinery and parts thereof, equipment power tools, and supplies
incurred in connection with work to be performed under this contract. Property of any description,
including property held by OWNER, which shall be damaged in the performance of this contract by the
CONTRACTOR, his agents, employees, subcontractors or their employees and subcontractors shall be
restored to its condition prior to damage by the CONTRACTOR at the CONTRACTOR’s expense.
SUCH INDEMNITY SHALL APPLY WHERE THE CLAIMS, LOSSES, DAMAGES, CAUSES OF
ACTION, SUITS, JUDGMENTS, DECREES, OR LIABILITY ARISE IN PART FROM THE
NEGLIGENCE OF OWNER. IT IS THE EXPRESS INTENTION OF THE CONTRACTOR AND
OWNER THAT THE INDEMNITY PROVIDED FOR IN THIS PARAGRAPH IS INDEMNITY BY
CONTRACTOR, TO INDEMNIFY AND PROTECT OWNER FROM THE CONSEQUENCES OF
THEIR OWN NEGLIGENCE, WHERE THE NEGLIGENCE IS A CONCURRING CAUSE OF THE
INJURY, DEATH, OR DAMAGE. FURTHERMORE, THE INDEMNITY PROVIDED FOR IN THIS
PARAGRAPH SHALL HAVE NO APPLICATION TO ANY CLAIM, LOSS, DEATH OR DAMAGE
THAT RESULTS FROM THE SOLE NEGLIGENCE OF OWNER UNMIXED WITH THE FAULT OF
ANY PERSON OR ENTITY.
In any claims against OWNER or its agents or employees by CONTRACTOR, any employee of
CONTRACTOR, any subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by CONTRACTOR, or any
subcontractor or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, the indemnification obligation under
this paragraph shall not be limited in any way by any limitation on the amount or type of damages,
compensation or benefits payable by or for CONTRACTOR or any subcontractor under workers’
compensation acts, disability benefit acts of other employer’s benefit acts.
2.4 ROYALTIES AND PATENTS – The CONTRACTOR shall pay all royalties and license fees, and defend
all suits or claim for infringement of any patent rights and shall save the OWNER harmless from loss on
account thereof, except that the OWNER shall be responsible for all such royalties and license fees and
loss when a particular design or process, or the product of a particular manufacturer or manufacturers is
specified; provided, however, if the CONTRACTOR has reason to believe the design, process or product
specified constitutes an infringement of a patent, he shall be responsible for such royalties, license fees and
loss unless he promptly gives such information to the OWNER.
2.5 NO WAIVER OF OWNER RIGHTS – Unless specifically and unambiguously set out in the Contract
Documents at the time of bid opening, no observation/inspection or approval by said OWNER or any COI,
officer, employee or other representative of the OWNER, or any order, measurement or certificate by said
OWNER, or any estimate or payment by the OWNER for any part of said Work, or material or method or
equipment, or any extension of time, or any possession of the Work, at any time shall operate as a waiver
of any provision or obligation of this Contract or any right or power herein given or reserved to said
OWNER, or of any right to claim any indemnity or damages for patent or latent defects in the work or
otherwise as herein provided for; nor shall any OWNER waiver of any CONTRACTOR breach of this
Contract be deemed as a waiver of any other or subsequent CONTRACTOR breach; and every OWNER
right or remedy under the Contract Documents shall be cumulative, and in addition to all other OWNER
rights and remedies.
2.6 INTEREST IN OWNER CONTRACT PROHIBITED – No officer or employee of the OWNER shall
have a financial interest, direct or indirect, in any contract with the OWNER, or shall be financially
interested, directly, in the sale to the OWNER of any land, materials, supplies or service, except on behalf
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of the OWNER as an officer or employee. This prohibition extends to City boards and commissions other
than those, which are purely advisory.
2.7 PREVAILING WAGE RATES (Only if required by Supplemental General Conditions) – On this Contract
full compliance with Article 5159a, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, as amended, requiring that not less
than the general prevailing wage rate (basic hourly and fringe, if applicable) for Work of a similar
character, as has been established by the appropriate governmental agency, and a copy of the most recent
wage rates and all other administrative policies as incorporated into the Contract Documents, shall be
required.
1. Payrolls will be reviewed by the OWNER and the CONTRACTOR will be notified of any
discrepancies noted. Any discrepancy in the payrolls may be cause for withholding periodic, interim
or final payment to the CONTRACTOR until such discrepancies are properly corrected.
2.8 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY REQUIREMENTS/NONDISCRIMINATION CLAUSE –
The Owner highly encourages CONTRACTOR to implement Affirmative Action practices in their
employment programs. This means CONTRACTOR should not discriminate against any employee or
applicant for employment because of race, color, national origin religion, sex, age, handicap or political
belief or affiliation.
2.9 SMALL, MINORITY, AND WOMEN BUSINESS PROGRAM (SMWBP) REQUIREMENTS – The
Owner highly encourages CONTRACTOR to form joint ventures and/or provide subcontract opportunities
to small, minority and woman firms.
2.10 STATE SALES TAX – The OWNER qualifies for exemption from state and local sales tax and will
furnish the CONTRACTOR with a tax exemption certificate. It is the CONTRACTOR’s responsibility to
claim exemption from payment of applicable state and local sales taxes by complying with such
procedures as may be prescribed by the State Comptroller of Public Accounts. The Contract separates the
cost of materials and tangible equipment from skill, labor and other associated costs of construction. This
is in accordance with the Texas Tax Code to allow tax exemption on the Contract price for materials.
Certain construction equipment that is owned or rented by the CONTRACTOR may be subject to State
and Local Sales Tax.
ARTICLE III. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS & BONDS
3.1 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS – The Plans and the accompanying Specifications are essential parts of
the Contract and a requirement occurring in one is as binding as though occurring in all. They are intended
to be cumulative and complementary and to provide for a complete Work. In cases of disagreement,
figured dimensions shall govern over scaled dimensions, detailed Plan Drawings and accompanying
notations shall govern over General Plan Drawings, and Special Conditions shall govern over
Specifications, Plan Drawings and General Conditions.
3.2 INTENT OF THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS is to describe a functionally complete Project (or integral
component part thereof) to be constructed in accordance with the Contract Documents. Any work,
materials or equipment that may reasonably be inferred from the Contract Documents as being required to
produce the intended result will be supplied by CONTRACTOR whether or not specifically called for by
OWNER or it’s ENGINEER. When words, which have a well-known technical or trade meaning are used
to describe work, materials or equipment such words shall be interpreted in accordance with that meaning. Where phrases “directed by”, “ordered by” or “to the satisfaction of” the ENGINEER or the COI or the
OWNER’s Representative occur, it is to be understood that the directions, orders, or instructions to which
they relate are within the scope of, and authorized by the Contract Documents. Reference to standard
specifications, manuals or codes of any technical society, organization or association, or to the Laws or
Regulations of any governmental authority, whether such reference be specific or by implication, shall mean the latest standard specification, manual, code or Laws or Regulations in effect at the time of
opening of Bids except as may be otherwise specifically stated.
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3.3 DISCREPANCY IN CONTRACT DOCUMENTS – If, during the performance of the Work,
CONTRACTOR finds a conflict, error or discrepancy in the Contract Documents, CONTRACTOR shall
so report to ENGINEER or OWNER in writing at once and before proceeding with the Work affected
thereby and shall obtain a prompt written interpretation or clarification from ENGINEER; however,
CONTRACTOR shall not be liable to OWNER or ENGINEER for failure to report any conflict error or
discrepancy in the Contract Documents unless CONTRACTOR had actual knowledge thereof or should
reasonably have known thereof.
3.4 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AT THE WORK SITE – The CONTRACTOR shall maintain at the Work site at least one copy of all Plans Specifications, Addenda, approved Shop Drawings and Change Orders, in good order and marked to record all changes to the Plans and/or existing physical conditions made during construction.
1. RECORD DRAWINGS – Each month, as the Work progresses and before monthly payment is made,
the CONTRACTOR shall present to the ENGINEER, for review, the current as-built drawings.
2. Prior to the final payment to the CONTRACTOR, the CONTRACTOR who has control of the Work
and is in a position to know how the Project was constructed, shall submit to the ENGINEER, within
10 days after Final Acceptance of the Project, a set of clearly marked Plans and related documents
suitable for ENGINEER’s use in preparing OWNER’s final “Record Drawings” on reproducible
mylar for the OWNER’s permanent file.
3.5 PERFORMANCE BOND – CONTRACTOR shall furnish Performance Bond in favor of OWNER in an
amount equal to 100% of the total construction cost under this Contract. Total construction cost are
defined as the entire cost of materials and their installation, and include, but are not limited to, the cost of
labor, equipment, supplies, materials and additional construction costs. The Performance Bond shall: (1)
guarantee the completion of the entire construction herein identified in conformity with the Plans and
Specifications approved by OWNER, and (2) guarantee the work against defects in workmanship and
materials for a period of twelve (12) months after acceptance of the work by the Owner. The Performance
Bond shall have a corporate Surety that is licensed to conduct business in Texas. CONTRACTOR agrees
that all Performance Bonds required by this Section 3.5 shall be with an insurance company or surety that
is A.M. Best Rated “B+” or better. If the Surety on any bond furnished by the CONTRACTOR to the
OWNER is declared bankrupt or becomes insolvent, or has its right to do business revoked in the State of
Texas, then the CONTRACTOR will have ten (10) days to substitute another bond and Surety therefor
which shall be acceptable to OWNER and which shall be at the expense of the CONTRACTOR.
3.6 PAYMENT BOND – CONTRACTOR shall furnish Payment Bond in favor of OWNER in an amount
equal to 100% of the total construction cost under this Contract. Total construction costs are defined as the
entire cost of materials and their installation, and include, but are not limited to, the cost of labor,
equipment, supplies, materials and additional construction costs. The Payment Bond shall be security for
the payment of all persons supplying labor and material in the prosecution of the Work provided for in the
Contract Documents. The bonds shall have a corporate Surety that is licensed to conduct business in
Texas. CONTRACTOR agrees that all Payment Bonds required by this Section 3.6 shall be with an
insurance company or surety that is A.M. Best Rated “B+” or better. If the surety on any bond furnished
by the CONTRACTOR to the OWNER is declared bankrupt or becomes insolvent, or has its right to do
business revoked in the State of Texas, then the CONTRACTOR will have ten (10) days to substitute
another bond and Surety therefor which shall be acceptable to OWNER and which shall be at the expense
of the CONTRACTOR.
3.7 CONTRACTOR AND SURETY STILL BOUND – No assignment, transfer or subletting, without the
written consent of OWNER, and no order of OWNER for or approval of any alterations or modifications
in said Specifications, Plans, or Work, and no change in the requirements or order for extra work made by
the OWNER as provided in this Contract, shall ever in any manner release or diminish the responsibility
of CONTRACTOR or any Surety on any bond of CONTRACTOR, but on the contrary, such
responsibility shall extend to and comprehend all such changes and other matters. If any Surety upon any
bond furnished in connection with the Contract becomes insolvent, or otherwise not authorized to do
business in this State, the CONTRACTOR shall within ten (10) days furnish equivalent substitute forms of
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security while seeking substitute bonding, to protect the interests of the OWNER and of persons supplying
labor or materials in the prosecution of the Work contemplated by the Contract, or may be liable for
breach of Contract and default termination.
ARTICLE IV. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
4.1 GENERAL ADMINISTRATION – The ENGINEER will provide general administration of the Contract
during construction in accordance with the ENGINEER’s scope of work as defined in the ENGINEER’s
Contract with the OWNER.
1. The ENGINEER has the authority to act on behalf of the OWNER to the extent provided in the
Contract Documents. The ENGINEER will advise and consult with the OWNER. The OWNER’s
instruction to the CONTRACTOR may be issued through the ENGINEER but the OWNER reserves
the right to issue instructions directly to the CONTRACTOR through other designated OWNER
representatives. CONTRACTOR understands that OWNER may modify the authority of such
ENGINEER as provided in the terms of its contract relationship with the ENGINEER, and the
OWNER shall, in such event be vested with powers formerly exercised by such ENGINEER,
provided written notice of such modification shall be immediately served on the CONTRACTOR.
Nothing herein shall authorize independent agreements between CONTRACTOR and such
ENGINEER, nor shall the ENGINEER be deemed to have a legal relationship with the
CONTRACTOR.
2. All oral instructions shall be confirmed expeditiously in writing with copies furnished the
ENGINEER, the OWNER’s designated representatives, and the CONTRACTOR by the party issuing
the oral instruction.
3. Upon the ENGINEER’s written recommendation, the OWNER shall have the final authority to reject
Work performed by the CONTRACTOR which does not meet the requirements of the contract and to
order such Work repaired, removed, or replaced in accordance with Paragraph 5.11.
4.2 ACCESS TO AND OBSERVATION/INSPECTION OF THE WORK – The CONTRACTOR shall
provide sufficient, safe and proper facilities at all reasonable times for the observation/inspection of the
Work by the duly authorized representative of the OWNER. The ENGINEER and the OWNER will make
visits to the site at intervals appropriate to the various stages of construction to observe the progress of the
executed Work and to determine if the Work is proceeding in accordance with the Contract Documents.
1. On the basis of such visits and on-site observations as an experienced and qualified design
professional, ENGINEER will keep OWNER informed of the progress of the Work and will guard
OWNER against defects and deficiencies in the Work which are the responsibility of the
CONTRACTOR to prevent and/or cure.
2. No Approval of any phase of the construction Project by any of the OWNER’s representatives or
observer/inspectors shall relieve the CONTRACTOR from full compliance with the Contract
Documents regarding the ultimate Work product. Any additional cost, damages, or delays occasioned
by patent or latent defects in the Work, and/or failure to meet the requirements of the Contract
Documents, at any Project phase, shall be borne by the CONTRACTOR.
4.3 ASSIGNMENTS AND SUBLETTING – CONTRACTOR shall not assign, transfer, convey, sublet or
otherwise dispose of this Contract, or any portion thereof, or any right, title or interest in, to or under the
same, without the previous written consent of the OWNER. CONTRACTOR shall not assign by power of
attorney or otherwise any of the monies or other considerations to become due and payable by the
OWNER under this Contract, without the previous written consent of the OWNER. The CONTRACTOR
shall notify the OWNER, by written notification by certified mail to the OWNER, that such assignment,
transfer, conveyance or subletting, or other disposition of this contract or any portion thereof, or any right
title or interest in, to or under the same, is contemplated. If the CONTRACTOR does not receive written
approval of such contemplated action by the OWNER, within thirty days of receipt of such initial request
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by the OWNER, such contemplated assignment transfer, conveyance or subletting, or other disposition of
this contract or any portion thereof, or any right, title or interest in, to, or under the same, shall be deemed
disapproved. In no event shall the OWNER be liable in excess of the consideration of this Contract in the
case of any such assignment, transfer, conveyance or subletting of the Work or performance which is
subject hereof.
1. The OWNER reserves the right to withhold any monthly payment hereafter provided for in the event
of an assignment or subletting of a portion of the work without the previous consent and knowledge of
the OWNER and by reserving such right the OWNER shall not be deemed to have waived its right to
declare a full breach of this Contract for CONTRACTOR’s failure to comply with provisions hereof,
such remedy being alternative only and exercisable at the option of the OWNER.
4.4 SUBCONTRACTORS – The CONTRACTOR shall upon executing the Contract, notify the OWNER in
writing of the names of all proposed first tier subcontractors for the Work.
1. SUBCONTRACTUAL RELATIONS:
By an appropriate written agreement, the CONTRACTOR shall require each subcontractor, to the
extent of the Work to be performed by the Subcontractor, to be bound to the CONTRACTOR by the
terms of the Contract Documents, and to assume toward the CONTRACTOR all the obligations and
responsibilities which the CONTRACTOR, by these Documents, assumes toward the OWNER and the
ENGINEER. Said agreement shall preserve and protect the rights of the OWNER and the ENGINEER
under the Contract Documents with respect to the Work to be performed by the Subcontractor so that
the subcontracting thereof will not prejudice such rights, and shall allow to the Subcontractor, the
benefit of all rights, remedies and redress against the CONTRACTOR that the CONTRACTOR, by
these Documents, has against the OWNER. Where appropriate, the CONTRACTOR shall require each
Subcontractor to enter into similar agreements with his Sub-subcontractors, The CONTRACTOR shall
make available to each proposed Subcontractor, prior to the execution of the Subcontract copies of the
Contract Documents to which the Subcontractor will be bound by this paragraph and identify to the
Subcontractor any terms and conditions of the proposed Subcontract which may be at variance with the
Contract documents. Each Subcontractor shall similarly make copies of such Documents available to
his Sub-subcontractor.
4.6 SEPARATE CONTRACTS
1. The OWNER reserves the right to let other contracts in connection with this Work. The
CONTRACTOR shall afford other CONTRACTOR’s 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 their work.
2. When separate contracts are awarded for different portions of the Project, the “CONTRACTOR” in the
Contract Documents in each case shall be the CONTRACTOR who executes each separate Contract.
This CONTRACTOR shall properly connect and coordinate his Work with the work of other
CONTRACTOR’s. If any part of this CONTRACTOR’s Work depends for proper execution or proper
results on the work of any other separate CONTRACTOR, this CONTRACTOR shall inspect and
promptly report in writing to the ENGINEER and OWNER’s Representative any discrepancies or
defects he may find in the work of any separate CONTRACTOR that render it unsuitable to achieve
proper connection, execution and results. Failure of this CONTRACTOR to so inspect and report
obvious discrepancies or defects shall constitute an acceptance of the other CONTRACTOR’s work as
fit and proper to receive this CONTRACTOR’s Work, except as to defects which may develop in the
other separate CONTRACTOR’s work after the execution of this CONTRACTOR’s work.
3. Should this CONTRACTOR negligently cause damage to the work or property of any separate
CONTRACTOR on the Project, this CONTRACTOR shall, upon due notice, endeavor to settle with
such other CONTRACTOR by agreement. A reciprocal clause shall be placed in the Contract
Documents between the OWNER and the separate CONTRACTOR if involving other OWNER work.
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If such separate CONTRACTOR sues the OWNER and/or it’s agents on account of any damage
alleged to have been so sustained, the OWNER and/or it’s agents shall notify this CONTRACTOR
who shall defend the OWNER’s and/or its agents’ interests and CONTRACTOR’s own interests in
such proceedings and pay all attorney fees, and costs in connection therewith, and if any judgment
against the OWNER results therefrom, this CONTRACTOR shall pay or satisfy that judgment.
4.8 CONTRACT TERMINATION
1. TERMINATION BY CONTRACTOR – If the Work in bid proposal is stopped by OWNER for a
period of ninety (90) consecutive days (working or calendar days depending upon the type of Contract
entered into) under an order of any court or other public authority having jurisdiction, or as a result of
an act of a higher governmental authority, such as a declaration of a national emergency making
materials unavailable, through no act or fault of the CONTRACTOR or a subcontractor or their agents
or employees or any other persons performing any of the Work under a contract with the
CONTRACTOR, then the CONTRACTOR may upon ten (10) additional days written notice to the
OWNER and the ENGINEER, terminate the Contract and recover from the OWNER payment for all
Work previously executed and for any loss sustained upon any materials, equipment, tools,
construction equipment and machinery, including reasonable profit and damages related to the Work
stoppage. If the Work is re-commenced during the ten (10) day notice period, the CONTRACTOR
may not terminate the Contract.
2. TERMINATION BY OWNER – If the CONTRACTOR is adjudged as bankrupt, or if he makes a
general assignment for the benefit of his creditors, without the consent of the OWNER or if a receiver
is appointed on account of his insolvency, or if he persistently or repeatedly refuses or fails, except in
cases for which extension of time is provided, to supply enough properly skilled workmen or proper
materials, or persistently disregards laws, ordinances, rules, regulations or orders of any public
authority having jurisdiction pertaining to the Work, or otherwise is guilty of a substantial violation of
a provision of the Contract Documents warranting OWNER default of CONTRACTOR, then the
OWNER may, without prejudice to any right or remedy and after giving the CONTRACTOR and his
Surety, if any, ten (10) days written notice, terminate the employment of the CONTRACTOR and/or
take possession of the site and of all materials, and may upon order of a court of competent jurisdiction
take possession of equipment, tools, construction equipment and machinery thereon owned by the
CONTRACTOR. Should the Surety fail to pursue completion of the Work with reasonable speed, the
OWNER may arrange for completion of the Work and deduct the cost thereof from the unpaid
Contract sum remaining, including the cost of additional OWNER administration and ENGINEER
services made necessary by such default or neglect, in which event no further payment shall then be
made by the OWNER until all cost of completing the Work shall have been paid.
3. In the event that OWNER shall be prevented from completing performance of its obligations under this
Contract by an act of God or other occurrence whatsoever which is beyond the control of OWNER,
then OWNER shall be excused from any further performance of its obligation and undertakings.
4. If the unpaid balance of the Contract sum exceeds the costs of finishing the Work, including
compensation for the ENGINEER’s additional services made necessary thereby, such excess shall be
paid to the CONTRACTOR. If such costs exceed the unpaid balance, the CONTRACTOR or his
surety shall pay the difference to the OWNER. This obligation for payment shall survive the
termination of the Contract.
4.9 SUSPENSION OF WORK BY OWNER
1. The OWNER may suspend said Work either partially or totally by his written order whenever, in his
opinion, the interest of the OWNER requires the suspension of such Work. In the event that the
OWNER suspends Project Work, the CONTRACTOR hereby acknowledges and agrees that so long
as the total suspension(s) is (are) for a period not to exceed ten (10) cumulative days (working or
calendar days, depending upon the type of Contract entered into) accruing throughout the entire
Contract Time, that the CONTRACTOR is not entitled to request a negotiated adjustment of the
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Contract Sum nor an extension of the Contract Time. Such right to suspend Project Work for periods
not to exceed ten (10) cumulative days (working or calendar days depending upon the type of
Contract entered into) accruing throughout the entire Contract Time without compensation to the
CONTRACTOR, is expressly reserved by the OWNER.
2. Any total suspension of Project Work by the OWNER that extends beyond ten (10) cumulative days
(working or calendar days depending upon the type of Contract entered into) accrued throughout the
entire Contract Time, shall entitle the CONTRACTOR to request either a negotiated adjustment of
Contract Sum or an extension of Contract Time, or both, as directly attributable to such extended total
suspension of Project Work.
3. Any partial suspension of the Work by the OWNER that extends beyond the mutually determined
point in time when the ten (10) cumulative days (working or calendar days depending upon the type
of Contract entered into) accruing throughout the entire Contract Time, are effectively exceeded, shall
entitle the CONTRACTOR to request either a negotiated adjustment of Contract Sum or an extension
of Contract Time, or both, as directly attributable to such extended partial suspension of Project
Work.
a. In the event that the OWNER partially suspends the Work in such a manner that some work
is able to continue, the CONTRACTOR and OWNER hereby agree to discuss the impact of
the partial suspensions upon dependent Contract Work, and to mutually determine when the
ten (10) cumulative days (working or calendar days depending upon the type of Contract
entered into) accruing throughout the entire Contract Time and expressly reserved by the
OWNER without compensation to the CONTRACTOR, would effectively be exceeded.
b. The OWNER’s Representative shall have the right to stop the Work whenever such stoppage
may be necessary to insure proper execution of the Contract. Such temporary stoppage shall
be followed by a Written Order as outlined in Paragraph 4.10.1.
4. The OWNER and the Representative of OWNER shall at any time during the Contract Time have
the right to suspend or stop the Work under Section 4.9.1 or Section 4. 9.3.2, when the COI of
OWNER or any other authorized representative of the OWNER reasonably believes that there exists
any dangerous condition, nuisance or safety risk to workers, the general public or property on the site
or on property adjacent thereto. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of Section 4.9, the
CONTRACTOR shall not be entitled to any adjustment of the Contract Sum or extension of the
Contract Time relating to any suspension of the Work by the OWNER or the Representative of
OWNER for any safety reasons under this Section 4. 9.4 and the OWNER shall have no other
liability of any kind to the CONTRACTOR with respect to any suspension of the Work for safety
reasons under this Section 4. 9.4.
5. The OWNER and the Representative of OWNER shall at any time during the Contract Time have
the right to suspend or stop the Work under Section 4. 9.1 or Section 4.9.3.2 when the Representative
of OWNER reasonably believes that there exists on the site any environmental condition which
could reasonably be expected to result in any liability, costs or expense to the OWNER or the
CONTRACTOR arising under any laws, statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations (“Laws”) of any
governmental, quasi-governmental or regulatory authority which relate to the transportation, storage,
placement handling, treatment discharge, generation, production, removal, or disposal (collectively,
“Treatment”) of any waste, petroleum product (including without limitation, gasoline and diesel
fuel), waste products, or any other substance, the Treatment of which is regulated by any Laws
(collectively, “Waste”). Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of section 4.9, the
CONTRACTOR shall not be entitled to any adjustment of the Contract Sum or extension of the
Contract Time relating to any suspension of the Work by the OWNER or the Representative of
OWNER for environmental reasons under this Section 4. 9.5., and the OWNER shall have no other
liability of any kind to the CONTRACTOR with respect to any suspension of the Work for
environmental reasons under this Section 4.9.5. At all times during the performance of the work by
the CONTRACTOR under this Contract the CONTRACTOR will comply with all Laws which relate
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to the Treatment of any Waste. The CONTRACTOR agrees to (a) give notice to the OWNER
immediately upon CONTRACTOR’s acquiring knowledge of the existence of any Waste on the site
with a full description thereof, (b) promptly comply with any Laws applicable to the
CONTRACTOR or the site requiring the removal treatment or disposal of such Waste and provide
OWNER with satisfactory evidence with such compliance and (c) provide OWNER within thirty
(30) days after demand by OWNER with a bond, letter of credit or similar financial assurance
evidencing to the OWNER’s satisfaction that adequate funds are available to pay the costs of
removing, treating and disposing of such waste.
4.10 PROTECTION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY – The OWNER has secured right-of-way and easements, as
shown on the plans, to be occupied by the finished construction, with only such additional temporary
construction easements as shown for use by the CONTRACTOR in carrying out his Work. The
CONTRACTOR shall take proper measures to protect all property within all construction easements, and
adjacent or adjoining property which might be injured by any process of construction; and, in case of any
injury or damage, he shall restore at his own expense the damaged property to a condition equal to or
better than that existing before such injury or damage was done, or he shall make good such injury or
damage in a manner acceptable to the private or public owner.
1. The CONTRACTOR shall correct customer complaints for such items as (but not limited to)
driveway access, mailboxes, privacy fences, public safety hazards, public nuisances, water and sewer
services as specified by the OWNER’s Representative.
2. The CONTRACTOR shall not, except upon procuring written consent from proper private parties,
enter or occupy with men, tools, materials, or equipment any privately owned land except for those on
easements provided herein by OWNER.
ARTICLE V. CONTRACT RESPONSIBILITIES
5.1 OWNER-CONTRACTOR OBLIGATIONS – The OWNER and the CONTRACTOR each binds himself,
his partners, successors, assigns and legal representatives to the other party hereto and to the partners,
successors, assigns and legal representatives of such other party in respect to all covenants, agreements
and obligations contained in the Contract Documents. The CONTRACTOR shall not assign the Contract
or sublet it as a whole without the prior written consent of the OWNER, nor shall the CONTRACTOR
assign any monies due or to become due to him hereunder, without the prior written consent of the
OWNER and in the manner established in Section 4.4 herein.
5.2 OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY – Projects contracted through other outside entities and containing utility
work by OWNER shall be managed by the other entity with support by OWNER personnel.
CONTRACTOR shall report directly to the other entity. Utility projects contracted through OWNER,
which contain secondary street work, shall be managed by OWNER with support by other entity
personnel. CONTRACTOR shall report directly to OWNER.
1. The design of this Project was performed by a professionally licensed engineer who is an authorized
representative of the OWNER, who will exercise the authority and functions of the OWNER as the
Project ENGINEER in the following respects:
a. Staking the Work for construction as indicated in Section 5.16.
b. Checking of Shop Drawings furnished by the CONTRACTOR in compliance with Paragraph
5.13 herein.
c. Consultation and advice during construction and rendering those decisions requiring
interpretation of the Plans and Specifications.
d. Review of the monthly and final quantity and pay estimates as prepared by CONTRACTOR.
e. Provide the OWNER with a final set of “Record Drawings” on reproducible Mylar prepared
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from monthly CONTRACTOR’s submittal of marked Plans in accordance with
Paragraph 3.4.1.
f. Review laboratory, mill and shop tests of materials and equipment for general compliance with
the Plans and Specifications.
g. Observation/inspection of the authorized construction, administration for the OWNER, and
review of all Work performed for general compliance with the Plans and Specifications.
h. Conduct final observation/inspection.
i. Determine acceptability of the finally completed Work.
2. Unless otherwise directed in the contract documents, sampling and testing of materials, laboratory
inspection of materials and processes shall be performed at the expense of the OWNER in a
commercial testing laboratory designated by the OWNER. The CONTRACTOR shall furnish
reasonable assistance and material required of him by the OWNER’s Representative in obtaining
Samples at the expense of the CONTRACTOR.
a. All Work on integral components of the Project, (e.g. such as precasting members, steel
fabrications, large pump testing, etc.), performed outside of Guadalupe County shall be
regulated as follows: Sampling and testing of materials, laboratory inspection of materials
and processes shall be performed at the expense of the CONTRACTOR or supplier by an
independent commercial laboratory approved by OWNER or his duly authorized
representative. All test reports and Shop Drawings shall be submitted to the OWNER or his
Representative and shall be signed and sealed by a Registered Professional Engineer. All
structural members shall be marked or stamped individually with an identifying number for
the purpose of cross-referencing all reports.
5.3 CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES
1. The CONTRACTOR shall supervise and direct the Work using the best skill and attention. The
CONTRACTOR shall be solely responsible for all construction means, methods, techniques,
sequences and procedures, and for the implementation of safety precautions and for coordinating all
portions of the Work under this Contract.
2. In connection with the OWNER’s visual observation/inspection of the Work or materials testing
contemplated herein, it is clearly understood that the CONTRACTOR is responsible for performing
quality control inspection and testing services to assure Project compliance with Contract
Documents. The CONTRACTOR shall give the OWNER’s Representative reasonable advanced
notice of the readiness of any Work for observation/inspection, and when practicable, twenty-four
(24) hours’ notice. If any underground Work is performed without the proper prior notification to
the OWNER’s Representative, it shall be uncovered for observation/inspection and properly
restored at the CONTRACTOR’s expense.
3. If the CONTRACTOR, in the course of the Work, finds any discrepancies between the Plans and
the physical conditions of the locality, or any errors or omissions in the Plans or the layout as given
by survey points and instructions, he shall immediately inform the ENGINEER in writing, and the
ENGINEER shall promptly investigate the same. Any Work impacted by the discrepancy
performed by CONTRACTOR after such discovery, until authorized, will be done at the
CONTRACTOR’s risk and/or expense.
4. Contractor’s Risk – CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the complete and timely, performance
of the Work under this Contract and compliance with the Contract Documents. CONTRACTOR
shall be responsible for the safe storage and inventory control of all materials on the project site
and/or within off-site storage facilities either owned or leased by the CONTRACTOR, if any.
CONTRACTOR shall protect materials and Work from all theft, loss, vandalism, or damage from
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any cause whatsoever until final Project completion by CONTRACTOR and acceptance by
OWNER; and shall deliver said Work and improvements to the OWNER in a completed and
acceptable condition in accordance with the Contract Documents.
5. It is the intention of the OWNER to be sensitive to the needs and concerns of the citizenry. It is the
CONTRACTOR’s responsibility to adhere to this policy to the best of his ability. The
CONTRACTOR, subcontractor and his employees should, whenever possible, address citizen
inquiries about the project, provide names and numbers of OWNER personnel, relay citizen
complaints, and provide continuous access to the citizen’s property.
5.4 SUPERINTENDENT – The CONTRACTOR shall keep on-site for this Project during its progress a
competent Superintendent or a designee and any necessary assistants, all satisfactory to the OWNER. Any
Superintendent designee shall be identified in writing to the OWNER or his duly authorized
representative, promptly after OWNER issued written Authorization to Proceed. The Superintendent or
appointed designee shall represent the CONTRACTOR and all directions given to either of them shall be
binding. Other Oral directions from the OWNER’s representatives involving critical situations or Work
elements shall be immediately confirmed in writing by OWNER to the CONTRACTOR. OWNER shall
confirm other oral directions on written request in each case. The CONTRACTOR shall give sufficient
supervision to the Work, using the best skill and attention.
5.5 INCIDENTAL WORK, CONNECTIONS AND PASSAGEWAYS – The CONTRACTOR shall perform
all incidental Work necessary to complete this Contract, including, but not by way of limitation, the
following: Shall make and provide all suitable reconnections with existing improvements as are
necessarily incidental to the proper completion of the Project; shall provide passageways or leave open
such thoroughfares in the Work area as may be reasonably required by OWNER and shall protect and
guard same at CONTRACTOR’s own risk, and shall continuously maintain the Work area in a clean, safe
and workmanlike manner.
5.6 CONDITIONS AT SITE
1. CONTRACTOR declares that prior to the submission of the Bid Proposal on this Contract, the
CONTRACTOR has thoroughly examined the locations of the Work to be performed, has become
familiar with typical local geophysical conditions at or near this Project, and has read and has
thoroughly understood the “Contract Documents” and any other document made available prior to
the bid opening, as they may relate to the physical conditions prevalent or likely to be encountered
in the performance of the Work at such location(s). CONTRACTOR, by the performance of the
above, hereby generally acknowledges that such “Contract Documents” are not obviously deficient
and will enable the CONTRACTOR to accomplish the proper performance of the Work at the
Project site.
2. The CONTRACTOR shall promptly, and before such discovered conditions and/or structures are
disturbed, notify the OWNER in writing of (1) subsurface or latent physical and/or structural
conditions at the site differing materially from those indicated in the Plans, Specifications, and other
Contract Documents or (2) newly discovered, unknown physical conditions at the site of an unusual
nature differing materially from those geophysical conditions typically encountered in the type
Work being performed and generally being recognized as not indigenous to the local environs. The
OWNER, or designated representative, shall promptly investigate the reported physical and/or
structural conditions, and shall determine whether or not the physical and/or structural conditions
do materially so differ and thereby cause an increase or decrease in the CONTRACTOR’s cost of,
and/or the time required for performance of any part of the Work under this Contract. In the event
that the OWNER reasonably determines that the physical and/ or structural conditions do materially
so differ, a negotiated, equitable, adjustment shall be made to either the Contract Time or Contract
Sum or both, and a Contract Change Order shall be promptly issued in writing accordingly.
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a. No claim of the CONTRACTOR under this clause shall be allowed unless the
CONTRACTOR has given the written notice called for above, prior to disturbing the
discovered conditions and/or structures.
b. No claim by the CONTRACTOR for an equitable adjustment hereunder shall be allowed if
claimed by the CONTRACTOR after final payment as defined in Section 7.4 herein has been
made by the OWNER under the terms of this Contract.
5.7 CONTRACTOR’S INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. Commencing on the date of this Contract, the CONTRACTOR shall, at CONTRACTOR’s expense,
purchase, maintain and keep in force such insurance as will protect the CONTRACTOR, OWNER
and OWNER employees, Representative, Consultant, and agents from claims which may arise out of
or result from operations under this Contract, whether such operations are performed individually, by
any subcontractor, supplier or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or by anyone
for whose acts any of them may be liable, including, without limitation, the following:
a. Workers’ Compensation (WC) insurance that will protect the CONTRACTOR, OWNER and
OWNER employees, Representative, Consultant, and agents from claims under statutory
Workers’ Compensation laws, disability laws or such other employee benefit laws and that will
fulfill the requirements of the jurisdiction in which the work is to be performed. This insurance
will be endorsed to provide coverage for multiple jurisdictions and other such indicated coverage
(U.W. Longshoremen and Harbor Workers’ Admiralty, etc.) as may be applicable. The
CONTRACTOR shall provide to OWNER proof of Worker’s Compensation Insurance for all
persons involved in each project.
b. Employers’ Liability (EL) insurance that will protect the CONTRACTOR, OWNER and
OWNER employees, Representative, Consultant, and agents for damages because of bodily
injury, sickness, disease of vendor’s employees apart from that imposed by Workers’
Compensation laws. This employer liability insurance shall have a minimum limit of liability of
not less than:
$ 500,000.00 Bodily Injury by Accident
$ 500,000.00 Bodily Injury by Disease – Each Employee
$ 500,000.00 Bodily Injury by Disease – Policy Limit
c. COMMERCIAL LIABILITY (CL) insurance that will cover the entire scope of work and protect
the CONTRACTOR, OWNER and OWNER employees, Representative, Consultant, and agents
from claims for damages because of bodily injury, personal injury, sickness or death and
insurance that will protect the CONTRACTOR, OWNER and OWNER employees,
Representative, Consultant, and agents from claims for damages to or destruction of tangible
property of others, including loss of use thereof. This coverage shall include Broad Form
Property Damage and shall cover independent CONTRACTORS and shall not include any
exclusions relating to blasting, explosion, collapse of buildings or damage to underground
property where applicable.
The minimum limits of liability shall be:
$2,000,000.00 General Aggregate
$1,000,000.00 Occurrence Limit
$1,000,000.00 Products/Completed Operations Aggregate
$1,000,000.00 Personal and Advertising Injury
$ 50,000.00 Fire Legal Liability
$ 5,000.00 Medical Expense
$1,000,000.00 Contractual Liability
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d. Comprehensive Automobile Liability (AL) insurance that will protect the CONTRACTOR,
OWNER and OWNER employees, Representative, Consultant, and agents from claims for
damages arising out of the maintenance, operation, or use of any OWNER, non-owned or hired
vehicles. Minimum limits of liability for bodily injury and property damage combined shall be
not less than $1,000,000.00 each occurrence.
e. An Umbrella Liability (UL) insurance in the amount of $2,000,000.00. This policy shall be of an
“Occurrence” type and the limit of liability shall be concurrent with and in excess of the EL, CL,
and AL insurance coverage described in paragraphs 5.7.1.b, 5.7.1.c, and 5.7.1.d of this contract.
f. An OWNER and CONTRACTOR Protective Liability Insurance policy which insures OWNER
and OWNER employees, Representative, Consultant, and agents with the same coverage
specified in paragraph 5.7.1.c.
g. In the event, the project contracted for herein requires the building of structures or facilities used
for storage, housing equipment or the occupancy of personnel, the CONTRACTOR shall provide
Physical Damage Insurance on Builder’s Risk Form which insures OWNER for damages to all
property purchased for, or assigned to, the Project commencing on the start date through
completion. Policy limits shall be in an amount equal to the total construction cost contracted
herewith. The policy form shall be an All Risk Builders’ Risk form and shall include the flood
and earthquake endorsements.
2. Contractor shall issue a waiver of subrogation in favor of the OWNER with respect to coverage
described in paragraphs 5.7.1.a and 5.7.1.b. CONTRACTOR shall name OWNER as an additional
insured with respect to coverage described in paragraphs 5.7.1.c and 5.7.1.d.
3. CONTRACTOR shall be liable for all Subcontractor’s insurance coverage appropriate to their
scope of Work, and in the event a Subcontractor is not insured with respect to any and all insurance
required by law, including, but not limited to, Automobile Insurance and Workers’ Compensation
Insurance, then the CONTRACTOR shall endorse the Subcontractor onto the applicable
CONTRACTOR policies as another named insured.
4. The insurance that is required under this Section 5.7 shall be written so that OWNER will be notified
in writing in the event of cancellation, restrictive endorsement or non-renewal at least thirty (30)
days prior to such action. Certificates of Insurance on the form attached to this Contract shall be filed
with the OWNER prior to the execution of this Contract. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for
obtaining Certificates of Insurance from all Subcontractors and upon request, famish copies to
OWNER.
5. CONTRACTOR is responsible for all deductibles under all of the insurance policies required by
this section.
6. The stated limits of insurance required by this section are MINIMUM ONLY and it shall be
CONTRACTOR’s responsibility to determine what limits are adequate and the length of time the
coverage shall be maintained. The minimum limits may be basic policy limits or any combination
of basic limits and umbrella limits. The CONTRACTOR is fully responsible for all losses arising
out of, resulting from or connected with the construction, and installation of the Facilities, and in
support of its operations under this Contract and those of its subcontractors, whether or not said
losses are covered by insurance. The OWNER acceptance of Certificates of Insurance that in any
respect do not comply with the requirements of this Section 5.7 does not release the
CONTRACTOR from compliance herewith. CONTRACTOR shall and will cause Subcontractors
to carry any and all insurance required by law, including, but not limited to, Automobile Insurance
and Workers’ Compensation Insurance.
7. CONTRACTOR shall and will cause Subcontractors to issue a waiver of subrogation in favor the
OWNER with respect to coverage described in paragraphs 5.7.1.a and 5.7.1.b. CONTRACTOR
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shall and will cause Subcontractors to name OWNER as an additional insured with respect to
coverage described in paragraph 5.7.1.d. CONTRACTOR agrees that all insurance policies required
by this Section 5.7 shall be with insurance companies, firms or entities that are A.M. Best Rated
“A-” or better. All insurance policies shall be of an “Occurrence” type.
5.8 SURVIVAL
Any and all representations, conditions and warranties made by CONTRACTOR under this Contract
including, without limitation, the provisions of Sections 5.7.1.c, 5.7.1.d and 5.7.1.e of this Contract are of
the essence of this Contract and shall survive the execution and delivery of it, and all statements contained
in any document required by the OWNER whether delivered at the time of the execution, or at a later date
shall constitute representations and warranties hereunder.
5.9 MATERIALS & WORKMANSHIP
1. MATERIALS – Unless otherwise specified, all materials incorporated in the permanent Work shall
be new, and both workmanship and materials shall be of good quality in accordance with
Specifications. The CONTRACTOR shall, if required, furnish satisfactory evidence as to the supply
or manufacture, and quality of materials supplied.
2. USE OF MATERIALS WITHIN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY – The CONTRACTOR, with the
approval of the OWNER’s Representative and/or Engineer, may use in the Work any suitable stone,
gravel, or sand found in the excavation that otherwise meets or exceeds Contract Specifications.
The CONTRACTOR shall not over excavate any material from within the right-of-way, which is
not within the excavation limits, if any, as may be indicated by the lines and grades, without written
authorization from the OWNER.
3. SALVAGEABLE MATERIAL – Salvageable material as determined by the Specifications or the
OWNER’s Representative shall remain the property of the OWNER and shall be relocated and
stored at the job site by CONTRACTOR as directed by the OWNER’s Representative unless stated
elsewhere in the Specifications.
4. DISPOSAL OF NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE MATERIAL/SUBSTANCES – The
CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for disposing of all non-hazardous material as the term is
defined in Article 1 herein including old concrete or any other non-hazardous material which is
required to be removed from the project. Such material shall not be deposited in any sanitary sewer,
creek, river, water course or municipal separate, storm sewer system (MS4) as the term is defined
herein.
5. DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIAL/SUBSTANCES – The CONTRACTOR shall be
responsible for disposing of all hazardous materials/substances, as that term is defined in Article I
herein in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, and in accordance with any
specific instructions set out in the plans and specification herein.
6. RECLAMATION OF LOW AREAS – The CONTRACTOR may undertake the reclamation of low
areas with the prior approval of the OWNER.
7. BLOCKAGE OF THE MS4 – The CONTRACTOR shall comply with the provisions of the
appropriate City Ordinances. In no event shall the CONTRACTOR block any portion of the MS4
with fill. Should any blockage occur the CONTRACTOR shall remove such fill, at
CONTRACTOR’s expense, as directed by the OWNER’s COI.
5.10 TESTING – The OWNER or the ENGINEER may require special inspection, testing or approval of
material or Work for determining compliance with the requirements of the Contract Documents. Upon
OWNER-authorized direction of the ENGINEER the CONTRACTOR shall promptly arrange for such
special testing, inspection or approval procedure. Should the material or Work fail to comply with the
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requirements of the Contract Documents, the CONTRACTOR shall bear all costs of the special testing,
inspection or approval as well as the cost of replacement of any unsatisfactory material or Work as
provided by Paragraph 5.11, otherwise, should the Work prove not defective, the OWNER shall bear such
costs and an appropriate Change Order shall be issued. The costs of routine testing required by the
OWNER shall be borne by the OWNER, as provided by Paragraph 5.2.3.
5.11 REMOVAL OF DEFECTIVE WORK – If any materials furnished under this Contract fails to perform in
the manner such material is expected to perform in accordance with ordinary usage, the CONTRACTOR
shall proceed to remove from the Project at his sole expense all such materials, whether worked or
unworked, and to remove all portions of the condemned Work.
5.12 EQUAL MATERIALS – It is not the intent of these Specifications to unreasonably limit materials to the
product of any particular manufacturer or supplier. Where definite materials, equipment and/or fixtures
have been specified by name, manufacturer or catalog number, it has been done so as to set a definite
standard and/or a reference for comparison as to quality, application, physical conformity, and other
characteristics. It is not the intention to discriminate against or prevent any dealer, jobber or manufacturer
from furnishing materials, equipment, and/or fixtures that meet or exceed the characteristics of the
specified items. CONTRACTOR’s substitution of materials, equipment and/or fixtures shall not be made
without prior written approval from the ENGINEER and the OWNER.
5.13 SHOP DRAWINGS AND SAMPLES
1. Contractor shall reasonably check and verify all field measurements and after complying with
applicable procedures specified in the Contract Documents, CONTRACTOR shall submit (in
accordance with the CONTRACTOR’s schedule of Shop Drawing submissions submitted to the
OWNER and ENGINEER for information purposes); to ENGINEER for review and approval or for
other appropriate action, six (6) copies, of all Shop Drawings bearing a stamp or specific written
indication that CONTRACTOR has satisfied the CONTRACTOR’s responsibilities under the
Contract Documents with respect to his review of his submissions. All CONTRACTOR
submissions will be clearly identified as required by the ENGINEER. The CONTRACTOR data
shown on the Shop Drawings will be complete with respect to quantities, dimensions, specified
performance and design criteria, materials and similar data to enable ENGINEER to review the
information.
2. Contractor shall also promptly submit to ENGINEER for review and approval any Samples
required by the Contract Documents. All Samples will be accompanied by a specific written
indication that CONTRACTOR has satisfied CONTRACTOR’s responsibilities under the Contract
Documents with respect to the review of the submission identity of materials, suppliers, and other
pertinent data such as catalog numbers, and use for which intended.
2.1 Before CONTRACTOR’s submission of each Shop Drawing or sample, CONTRACTOR
shall have determined and verified all quantities, dimensions, specified performance criteria,
installation requirements, materials, catalog numbers and similar data with respect thereto and
reviewed or coordinated each Shop Drawing or Sample with other Shop Drawings and
Samples and with the requirements of the Work and the Contract Documents.
2.2 At the time of each CONTRACTOR submission, CONTRACTOR shall give ENGINEER
specific written notice of each variation that the Shop Drawings or samples may have from the
requirements of the Contract Documents, and, in addition, shall cause a specific
CONTRACTOR notation to be made on each Shop Drawing submitted to ENGINEER for
review, approval, or other appropriate action highlighting each such variation.
2.3 Shop Drawings for alternate designs not shown in the plans shall be reviewed and approved by
the Engineer and shall not be implemented without an approved Change Order.
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3. ENGINEER will review, approve, or take other appropriate action with the Shop Drawings and
samples with reasonable promptness so as to cause no delay in the Work. ENGINEER’s review,
approval, or other appropriate action regarding CONTRACTOR’s submissions will be only to
check conformity with the design concept of the Project and for compliance with the information
contained in the Contract Documents and shall not extend to means, methods, techniques,
sequences or procedures of construction (except where a specific means, method, technique,
sequence or procedure of construction is indicated in or required by the Contract Documents) or to
safety precautions or programs incident thereto. The review and approval of a separate component
item will not indicate approval of the assembly into which the item is functionally integrated.
CONTRACTOR shall make corrections required by ENGINEER and shall return the required
number of corrected copies of Shop Drawings to the CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR may be
required to resubmit as required revised Shop Drawings or Samples for further review and approval.
Contractor shall direct specific attention in writing to any new revisions not specified by
CONTRACTOR on previous CONTRACTOR submissions.
4. ENGINEER’s review, approval, or other appropriate action regarding Shop Drawings or Samples
shall not relieve CONTRACTOR from responsibility for any variation from the requirements of the
Contract Documents unless CONTRACTOR has in writing called ENGINEER’s attention to each
such variation at the time of submission as required by Paragraph 5.13.2.2 and ENGINEER has
given written approval of each such variation by a specific written notation thereof incorporated in
or accompanying the Shop Drawing or sample approval; nor will any approval by ENGINEER
relieve CONTRACTOR from responsibility for CONTRACTOR errors or omissions in the Shop
Drawing submissions or from CONTRACTOR’s responsibility to comply with the provisions of
Paragraph 5.13.2.1.
5. Where ENGINEER requires by written request an approved CONTRACTOR Shop Drawing or
Sample, any related Work performed by CONTRACTOR prior to ENGINEER’s review and
approval of the affected submission will be at the risk of CONTRACTOR.
5.14 PROGRESS SCHEDULE
1. The CONTRACTOR shall provide a Construction Progress Schedule to the OWNER within ten
(10) calendar days after receipt of the Authorization to Proceed. The schedule shall show the order
in which the CONTRACTOR proposes to carry out the Work in accordance with the final approved
phasing plan, and the anticipated start and completion dates of each phase of the Work. The
schedule shall be in the form of a time scaled Work progress chart to indicate the percentage of
Work scheduled for completion at various critical milestones.
2. If the CONTRACTOR’s operations are materially affected by changes in the Plans or in the amount
of Work, or if he has failed to comply with the anticipated progress, the CONTRACTOR shall
submit a revised schedule reflecting the change in progress, within ten (10) calendar days of the
occurrence of such event. The schedule may also be revised by the CONTRACTOR in response to
the reasonable request of the OWNER.
3. The Construction Progress Schedule will be used as the basis for establishing the critical items of
Work and analyzing the Contract Time in relation to Work progress.
4. The CONTRACTOR shall submit in conjunction with his monthly request for payment, a copy of
the current adjusted Construction Progress Schedule showing the progress of the Work to date. If
OWNER determines that the CONTRACTOR is not maintaining his anticipated progress, then the
OWNER may withhold approval of the monthly progress payment as outlined in Paragraph 7.3.
5.15 SEQUENCE OF WORK
1. PHASES OF CONSTRUCTION – The CONTRACTOR shall perform the Work as outlined in the
Contract Documents, or as shown on the Plans. The CONTRACTOR may submit to OWNER a
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revised CONTRACTOR phasing plan prior to start of construction for review by the OWNER. If the
OWNER determines that the revised CONTRACTOR’s phasing plan is not acceptable as being in the
best interest of the OWNER, then the CONTRACTOR shall proceed with the Work in accordance
with the. OWNER’s phasing plan at no additional cost to the OWNER.
2. DETOUR ROUTES – A detour route for through traffic as determined by the OWNER may be
included in the Plans where the proposed construction is located within the limits of a street
designated as “Collector”, “Secondary” or Primary”. The CONTRACTOR shall not begin
construction of the Project or close any streets until adequate barricades and detour signs have been
provided, erected and maintained in accordance with the detour route and details shown on the Plans.
The CONTRACTOR shall notify the OWNER’s Representative forty-eight (48) hours in advance of
closing any street to through traffic. Local traffic shall be permitted the use of streets under
construction where feasible.
5.16 CONSTRUCTION STAKES
1. The CONTRACTOR will be supplied with one set of construction stakes delineating the Project and
appropriate benchmark information. Detailed transfers of elevation, line and grades to structures and
other features of the Work shall be the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR.
2. WATER MAINS – Construction stakes will consist of a single line of stakes with guard stakes
showing the stationing, and offset of PI, PC and PT of the pipe alignment.
3. STREETS – Construction stakes will consist of a single line of offset hubs at PC and PT of horizontal
and vertical curves and at special features with guard stakes showing the stationing. Hubs will be
offset as per contractor’s preference within the Right of Way..
4. SANITARY AND STORM SEWERS – Construction stakes will consist of a single line of offset hubs
at manhole locations and at other special features with guard stakes showing the stationing, the offset.
5. STRUCTURES – Construction stakes will consist of property corners and one benchmark on the site.
6. LASER BEAMS – The use of Laser Beams for vertical control of water mains and sanitary sewers
shall be required and the CONTRACTOR shall make available to the OWNER’s Representative a
level and rod of sufficient sensitivity to accurately determine differences in elevation between points
300 feet apart with one instrument set-up.
7. CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY – When the construction stakes have been set, the
preservation of such stakes as to position, elevation and marking shall become the responsibility of
the CONTRACTOR. Should any of the original stakes be destroyed by the CONTRACTOR’s
operations, or by any other non-OWNER related third parties or means whatsoever, the replacement
of such stakes by ENGINEER and/or Engineer will be at the expense of the CONTRACTOR. Prompt payment by CONTRACTOR to ENGINEER for replacement staking is expected and OWNER may
withhold periodic or final payments to CONTRACTOR to secure said payment.
5.17 PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. OWNER’s Responsibility:
The OWNER shall cause to be sent a set of plans to the utilities listed on the plans. The OWNER shall
request that the utilities review such plans and specifications to determine and/or verify the location of
any utilities within the project site. The utility shall further be requested to communicate in writing the
results of such review to the OWNER.
2. Contractor’s Responsibility:
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a. The CONTRACTOR is hereby required to become familiar with all the existing utility structures,
lines and mains that are known to exist and may be encountered within and/or adjacent to the
limits of the work covered by the Contract. While the existence and location of underground
utilities indicated on the Plans are taken from the most current utility records available to the
OWNER and/or Engineer, the CONTRACTOR understands and acknowledges that the notation
of such underground utilities on the Plans does not constitute a guarantee by the OWNER or
ENGINEER. CONTRACTOR further understands and acknowledges that OWNER and
ENGINEER are under no obligation to indicate the location of private service lines on the Plans.
b. The CONTRACTOR shall go to the Project site and locate and verify any utilities indicated on
the Plans prior to the Commencement of Work. The CONTRACTOR shall further investigate the
possible location of any private service lines prior to the Commencement of Work. To facilitate
this obligation on the part of CONTRACTOR, the CONTRACTOR shall communicate with the
utilities listed on the plans, call for locations and subsequently visit the project site with a
qualified utility representative of each utility listed on the plans, prior to the Commencement of
Work. The information resulting from such on-site investigations shall govern over the
information notation on the Plans, when and if a conflict between such information arises. In the
event such investigations on the part of CONTRACTOR result in a utility location adjustment
CONTRACTOR shall not commence work until the completion of such adjustment has been
completed.
c. The CONTRACTOR acknowledges and agrees that maintaining continuity of utility service to
utility customers is critical.
d. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for protecting the integrity of all utilities (public or
private) either shown on the Plans or discovered during the CONTRACTOR investigations
required in paragraph 5.17.2.b herein. Such method of protection shall first be reviewed and
approved by the affected utility.
e. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for any damages to any utilities (public or private)
either shown on the Plans or discovered during CONTRACTOR investigations acquired in
paragraph 5.17.2.b herein. Any existing utilities shown on the plans or discovered during
CONTRACTOR investigations set out herein which cannot be relocated shall be protected by the
CONTRACTOR as part of the original Bid Proposal price submitted by CONTRACTOR. The
CONTRACTOR shall pay for temporary relocation of utilities for the CONTRACTOR’s
convenience.
f. Contractor shall be responsible for damage to utilities not shown on the Plans and not discovered
during CONTRACTOR’s investigations required in paragraph 5.17.2.b herein when the existence
of such a utility or the suspected existence of such a utility should have been anticipated and
investigated by the CONTRACTOR, based upon certain physical manifestations observed during
the course of construction or other tangible evidence which constitutes common knowledge in the
construction industry of the probable existence of a utility. A CONTRACTOR shall not be
responsible for damages to utilities not shown on the Plans and not discovered during
CONTRACTOR’s investigation required herein when, in accordance with the common
knowledge in the construction industry, the existence of such utility could not reasonably be
anticipated.
3. Temporary clearance of high voltage (600 volts and above) and overhead electrical lines is required
prior to the operation of equipment within 10 feet of such lines (Texas Health and Safety Code,
sections 752.003 and 752.006). The CONTRACTOR shall bear the expense to obtain the necessary
temporary clearance from the high voltage line operator or utility company. Temporary clearance
shall be a temporary barrier separating and preventing contact of material, equipment persons,
communications with high voltage electrical lines, or temporary de-energizing and grounding or
temporary relocation, or raising of the lines.
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4. In the case of sewer, water, gas, electric, telephone, cablevision cable, or any other utility shown on
the Plans and/or discovered during the CONTRACTOR’s investigations required in paragraph
5.17.2.b herein, the CONTRACTOR will use care in excavating over, under and around such lines
and will provide all necessary temporary bridging during construction so as to maintain continuous
service of the utility line. The CONTRACTOR shall backfill around the main and complete its
construction operations in such a manner as to leave the utility line firmly and securely bedded in its
original position without damage to any protective coatings.
5. In instances where gas or water mains are exposed during construction, the utility company owning or
operating the service shall be given at least twenty-four (24) hours’ notice by the CONTRACTOR
prior to backfilling in order that the protective coating on the mains may be inspected and/or repaired
by utility company.
6. BRACING AND SUPPORTING – In areas where utilities are known to be near the project site, and
could be damaged by soil movement, slips or cave-ins, the CONTRACTOR shall take all precautions
necessary to protect such utilities from damage and shall pay for the repair of any such damages
caused by CONTRACTOR failure to properly protect the utility.
5.18 SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS – Reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at the
construction site, where applicable, are available for review. The OWNER in order to generally forecast
soil conditions at various depths to assist the ENGINEER in designing the Project procured these reports.
The logs and descriptive data are NOT PART OF THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS but are made
available for the general information of bidders and neither the OWNER nor the ENGINEER assumes any
obligation or responsibility, either specific or implied, for the accuracy or completeness of any information
contained therein. Sub-surface conditions along and across the Project site may vary significantly from
those shown on the test reports.
5.19 WORKING HOURS – No Work, with the exception of such items as curing of concrete, maintenance of
barricades, etc., will be allowed by the OWNER between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. of the
following day, unless directed by OWNER or requested in writing by CONTRACTOR and approved by
the OWNER.
5.20 USE OF CITY STREETS RIGHT OF WAY – The CONTRACTOR shall confine the movements of all
steel tracked equipment to the limits of the Project and any such equipment will not be allowed to use City
streets unless being transported on pneumatic tired vehicles. Any damage to existing City streets caused by
the CONTRACTOR’s equipment shall be repaired by CONTRACTOR at his own expense upon direction,
and in the manner prescribed by City’s specifications and the OWNER’s COI.
5.21 DAMAGES TO CITY STREETS – caused by the CONTRACTOR, within the limits of the project but not
within the current phase being constructed, shall be repaired by the CONTRACTOR at his own expense
upon direction by the OWNER’s COI.
5.22 SANITARY PROVISIONS – The CONTRACTOR shall provide and maintain in a neat, sanitary
condition, rest room facilities for the use of his employees and authorized on-site visitors as may be
necessary to comply with the requirements and regulations of the City Health Department and of the State
Department of Health.
5.23 DUST CONTROL – The CONTRACTOR will apply appropriate amounts of water (or other appropriate
substance), to the area under construction and on detours as required to maintain sufficient moisture
content in the surface layer for dust control.
5.24 USE OF EXPLOSIVES – The CONTRACTOR may not employ the use of explosives on this project.
5.25 WATER – Unless otherwise provided for in the specifications or Special Conditions, the responsibility
shall be upon the CONTRACTOR to provide and maintain an adequate supply of water for construction
and on-site domestic consumption. Any connections and piping that the CONTRACTOR deems necessary
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for providing and maintaining an adequate water supply to the jobsite shall be installed at his expense and
at locations approved by the OWNER’s Representative. Before final Project acceptance, all temporary
connections and piping installed by the CONTRACTOR in accordance with this paragraph shall be
removed in a manner satisfactory to the OWNER.
5.26 ELECTRICITY – All electric current required by the CONTRACTOR at the jobsite shall be procured by
CONTRACTOR. All necessary meters, switches, connections and wiring shall be installed at locations
approved by the OWNER. Before final acceptance, all meters, switches, connections and wiring installed
by the CONTRACTOR pursuant to this paragraph shall be removed in a manner satisfactory to the
OWNER’s COI.
5.27 CLEANING
1. The CONTRACTOR shall at all times keep the Project premises safe and free from accumulation of
waste materials or rubbish caused by the Work under this Contract.
2. Upon completion of the Work, and prior to the OWNER’s final inspection, the CONTRACTOR shall
present the premises in a neat and clean condition, prepared for acceptance by OWNER.
3. Prior to final acceptance of the Work, CONTRACTOR shall reasonably restore the Project site to its
pre-Project condition (accounting for such restoration concerns as cosmetic appearance, landscaping,
drainage gradients, accessibility, etc.) to the extent permitted by the Project improvements. All of this
incidental Work to be performed by CONTRACTOR to the satisfaction of the OWNER.
5.28 ACCESS REQUIREMENTS – The CONTRACTOR shall provide access to residents and businesses
affected by the construction of this project to the greatest extent possible.
5.29 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND PROGRAMS
1. In the performance of this Contract the CONTRACTOR shall protect the public and the OWNER by
taking reasonable precaution to safeguard persons from death or bodily injury and to safeguard
property of any nature whatsoever from damage. Where any dangerous condition or nuisance exists in
and around construction sites, equipment and supply storage that are in any manner connected with
the performance of this Contract, the CONTRACTOR shall provide and maintain reasonable warning
of such danger or nuisance. The CONTRACTOR shall not create any dangerous condition or nuisance
of any nature whatsoever in connection with the performance of this Contract including, but not
limited to, excavations and obstructions, unless necessary to its performance, and in that event the
CONTRACTOR shall provide and maintain at all times reasonable means of warning of any danger
or nuisance so created. The duties of the CONTRACTOR in this paragraph shall be nondelegable and
the CONTRACTOR’s compliance with the specific recommendation and requirements of OWNER as
to the means of warning shall not excuse the CONTRACTOR from the faithful performance of these
duties should such recommendations and requirements not be adequate or reasonable under the
circumstances. The CONTRACTOR shall take reasonable precautions for the safety of and shall
provide protection to prevent damage, injury, or loss to:
1.1 All employees on the Work, and all other persons who may reasonably be foreseen to be affected
by the Work.
1.2 All the Work and all materials to be incorporated at street crossings, along proposed detour
routes, and at material stockpiles. Where directed by the Vice President of Engineering or his
duly authorized representative, the CONTRACTOR shall provide and maintain suitable warning
signs, barricades and lights, in accordance with the details included in the Contract Documents, to
direct traffic around the Work in progress and to assure the safety of the public. The
CONTRACTOR shall provide adequate warning signs, barricades, lights and, where necessary,
flagmen for the Project or portions of the Project within which operations are being prosecuted in
any one day or which will be closed overnight.
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1.3 Other property at the site or adjacent thereto including but not limited to, trees, shrubs, lawns,
walks, pavements, roadways, structures and utilities not designated for removal, relocation or
replacement in the course of construction.
2. The CONTRACTOR shall comply with the U.S. Department of Labor Safety and Health Regulations
for construction promulgated under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (Public Law 91-
596 and all subsequent amendments) and under Section 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety
Standards Act (Public Law 91-54 and all subsequent amendments). This project is subject to all of the
Safety and Health Regulations (CFR 29, Part 1926 and all subsequent amendments) as promulgated
by the U.S. Department of Labor on June 24, 1974 and CFR 29, Part 1910 and all subsequent
amendments, General Industry Safety and Health Regulations Identified As Applicable to
Construction. CONTRACTOR shall be knowledgeable with the requirements of these regulations and
any amendments thereto.
3. Trench excavation protection shall be accomplished as required by the most current provisions of part
1926 subpart P – Excavations, of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Standards and
Interpretations and as further defined in the note(s) on the Plans and other Contract Documents.
4. In any emergency affecting the safety of persons or property, the CONTRACTOR shall act to prevent
threatened damage, injury or loss. Any additional compensation or extension of time claimed by the
CONTRACTOR resulting from emergency Work shall be considered by OWNER in accordance with
Articles VI and VIII for Completion Time.
5. The CONTRACTOR shall provide, at the site, such equipment and medical facilities as are necessary
to supply first aid service to anyone who may be injured in connection with the Work. Such
equipment shall comply with the most current regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration of the United States Department of Labor.
6. The CONTRACTOR must promptly report in writing to the OWNER all accidents whatsoever arising
out of, or in connection with, the performance of the Work whether on or adjacent to the site which
caused death, personal injury, or property damage, giving full details and any statements of witnesses.
In addition, if death, serious injury, or serious damage is caused, the accident then shall be reported
immediately by telephone or messenger to the OWNER.
7. OWNER requires all CONTRACTOR job sites shall be immediately accessible to appropriate local,
State and Federal agency safety officials.
ARTICLE VI. CONTRACT CHANGES
6.1 Change Orders – The Contract Sum and/or the Contract Time may be increased or decreased only by written change order. A Change Order signed by the CONTRACTOR indicates his acceptance and approval thereof including the adjustment in the Contract Sum and/or the Contract Time.
Any compensation paid in conjunction with the terms of a Change Order shall comprise total
compensation due the CONTRACTOR for the work or the change defined in the Change Order. By
signing the Change Order, the CONTRACTOR acknowledges that the stipulated compensation includes
payment for the Work of Change plus all payment for the interruption of schedules, stop work orders,
extended overhead, delay, or any other impact, claim or ripple effect and by such signing specifically
waives any reservation or claim for additional compensation in respect to the subject of the Change Order.
Except as modified by Change Order, all Work performed under a Change Order shall be completed in
accordance with these Contract Documents.
6.2 The OWNER, without invalidating the Contract, may order changes in the Work within the general scope
of the Contract and applicable law consisting of additions, deletions or other revisions and the Contract
Sum and/or the Contract Time will be adjusted accordingly. All such changes in the Work shall be
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authorized by written Change Order and shall be performed by CONTRACTOR under the applicable
provisions of the Contract Documents.
1. Major Changes In The Work – any significant change in a Major Bid Item constitutes a major change
in The Work and shall be implemented by a Change Order that shall be binding on the OWNER and
CONTRACTOR. A significant change shall be defined as follows:
a) An increase or decrease of twenty-five percent (25%) or more in the number of units of each
Major Bid Item as included in the ENGINEER’s estimated quantities included in the bid of
Contract Documents;
b) An increase or decrease of twenty percent (20%) or more in the dollar value of a lump sum,
Major Bid Item. Any change in the Contract Sum resulting from a major change in the work,
which reflects among other things, quantity changes, market price changes, and any quantity or
volume discounts that might apply, shall be determined as specified in Para. 6.4.
2. Minor Changes In The Work – The OWNER’s Representative will have authority to order minor
changes in the Work not involving an adjustment in the Contract Sum or Contract Time and not
inconsistent with the intent of the Contract Documents. Such changes shall be implemented by a
written directive and shall be binding on the OWNER and CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR
shall carry out any written directive promptly.
a) If the CONTRACTOR does not agree with the OWNER’s Representative that a minor change in
the work will result in no adjustment in Contract Sum or Contract Time, he must so notify the
OWNER in writing, within seven (7) calendar days of issuance of the written directive and prior to
beginning any disputed work. If the CONTRACTOR fails to file such written notification he shall
waive his rights to file a claim under this section.
6.3 The entire cost of extra Work resulting from Change Orders including the incremental cost of extra Work
resulting from any prior Change Orders, modifications, or additions so ordered, shall not cumulatively
exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the original Contract Sum, and provided further that the price is
agreed upon in writing by OWNER and CONTRACTOR before materials are furnished or the Work is
done.
6.4 Changes or Credits for the Work covered by an approved Change Order shall be determined by one or a
combination of the following methods:
1. UNIT PRICE – Submitted by the CONTRACTOR in the original CONTRACTOR Bid Proposal as
part of the base bid or as a designated additive or deductive alternate, and if agreed to by the
CONTRACTOR and the OWNER, appropriately adjusted either upward or downward to reflect any
increases or decreases in the amount of labor, material or equipment as they relate to Major Bid Items.
2. AGREED CONTRACT CHANGES – Lump Sum Agreement between OWNER and
CONTRACTOR as to the price, quantity and time for changes in the Work. The CONTRACTOR
shall submit an itemized, estimated cost breakdown together with supporting data. This itemized
breakdown shall be in accordance with the requirements established in Article 6.4.3.
3. FORCE ACCOUNT – If no Agreed Contract Change or unit price can be reached after good faith
negotiations between the OWNER and CONTRACTOR, the OWNER may direct the Work be
performed by the CONTRACTOR on a force account basis, and payment by the OWNER shall be
upon the basis of Actual Cost of the Work as specified in Paragraph 6.4.3.1 plus the participation
allowances as specified in Paragraph 6.4.4.
3.1 ACTUAL COST OF THE WORK – Actual Cost incurred by the CONTRACTOR to perform the
additional Work. CONTRACTOR shall provide a complete breakdown of the actual costs to the
OWNER on a daily basis as follows:
a. Labor including Foremen
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b. Materials comprising the Work
c. The CONTRACTOR’s actual incremental ownership or rental cost of equipment during
the time of use on the extra Work. (Rental cost may be based on current Southwest
Regional AGC, Association of Equipment Distributors regional computations or
equivalent)
d. Power and consumable supplies for the operation of power equipment
e. Insurance, any extra bond premiums, Social Security and unemployment contributions, and
benefits.
4. PARTICIPATION ALLOWANCE
Participant Overhead Profit Commission
To CONTRACTOR on the Project on Work
performed by other than its own forces:
0%
0%
5%
To first tier Subcontractor on Work
performed by its subtier Subcontractors:
0%
0%
5%
To CONTRACTOR and/or the first tier
Subcontractors for that portion of the Work
performed with their own respective forces:
10%
10%
0%
Not more than four categories of percentages, not to exceed the maximum percentages shown above, will be
allowed regardless of the number of subtier subcontractors: For proposals covering both increases and decreases in
the amount of the Contract the application of overhead and profit percentages shall be on the net increase in Actual
Costs for the CONTRACTOR or Subcontractor performing the Work. However, where the CONTRACTOR or first
tier Subcontractor receives proposals for additive and deductive amounts from separate subtier subcontractors, the
commission shall be allowed on the added amounts prior to subtraction of the credit amounts. The cost of such
extra Work shall be added to the Contract Sum by a Written Change Order as specified in Paragraph 6.1.
6.5 DELETION OF WORK – The OWNER may, pursuant to state statute, unilaterally order the
CONTRACTOR to omit up to twenty-five percent (25%) of the original Contract Sum and associated
Work, as specified in Paragraph 6.2.
6.6 CLAIMS FOR ADDITIONAL COSTS
1. If the CONTRACTOR pursues a claim for an increase in the Contract Sum prior to final
reconciliation, he shall give the OWNER written notice thereof with a simultaneous information copy
to the ENGINEER within thirty (30) days after the CONTRACTOR knows, or should have known, of
the events giving rise to such CONTRACTOR claim. This notice shall be presented in writing to the
OWNER and ENGINEER by the CONTRACTOR before proceeding to execute the disputed Work,
except in an emergency endangering life or property in which case the CONTRACTOR shall proceed
in accordance with Paragraph 5.29.4. No such CONTRACTOR claim shall be valid unless the
CONTRACTOR follows the procedure outlined herein. If the OWNER and the CONTRACTOR
cannot agree on the amount of the adjustment in the Contract sum, if any, it shall be determined by
administrative procedures as provided by Article X. Any change in the Contract Sum resulting from
such claim shall be authorized by Change Order.
2. If the CONTRACTOR claims that additional cost will be incurred because of, (1) any written
OWNER or ENGINEER interpretation of the Contract Documents, (2) any order by the OWNER to
stop the Work pursuant to Paragraph 4.10.1 where the CONTRACTOR was not at fault, (3) any
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written order involving a perceived minor change in the Work issued pursuant to Paragraph 6.2.2, the
CONTRACTOR shall make such claim as provided in Paragraph 6.6. 1.
ARTICLE VII. CONTRACT PAYMENTS
7.1 ESTIMATED QUANTITIES AND MEASUREMENT – The estimated quantities of the various elements
of Work to be done and material to be furnished are approximate only and are provided by ENGINEER
and OWNER as a basis for OWNER comparison of proposals and award of Contract. It is expressly
understood and agreed by OWNER and CONTRACTOR that the actual amounts of Work to be done and
material to be furnished may differ somewhat from these estimates. Unless specified differently elsewhere,
the quantities of Work actually performed by Contractor will be computed on the basis of measurements
taken by the OWNER’s representatives, and these measurements shall be final and binding on
CONTRACTOR.
7.2 PROGRESS PAYMENTS – During the latter part of each month as the Work progresses on all OWNER
contracts regardless of Contract Sum, said OWNER, or his designated representatives, and
CONTRACTOR shall determine either the cost of the labor and materials or quantities incorporated into
the Work during that month and actual invoiced cost of CONTRACTOR acquired materials stored on the
Project site, and/or within off-site storage facilities either owned or leased by the CONTRACTOR. Upon
receipt of a complete and mathematically accurate Construction Estimate Certification Form from the
CONTRACTOR, the OWNER shall make payments to CONTRACTOR within thirty (30) calendar days
on Contracts totaling four hundred thousand ($400,000.00) dollars or less, based upon such cost
determination and at the Contract unit prices in a sum equivalent to ninety percent (90%) of each such
invoice. The remaining ten percent (10%) retainage shall be held by the OWNER until the final Contract
Settlement. However, where the Contract amount exceeds four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000.00),
installments shall be paid to CONTRACTOR at the rate of ninety-five percent (95%) of each monthly
invoice within thirty (30) calendar days of OWNER receipt of a complete and mathematically accurate
Construction Estimate Certification Form from the CONTRACTOR, and the retainage held until final
Contract Settlement shall be five percent (5%). OWNER’s payment of installments shall not in any way be
deemed to be a final acceptance of any part of the Work by OWNER, and will not prejudice OWNER in
the final settlement of Contract account nor relieve the CONTRACTOR from completion of the Work as
herein provided.
7.3 WITHHOLDING OF PAYMENT – In the event that the OWNER discovers evidence of CONTRACTOR
and/or Work noncompliance with the Contract Documents subsequent to approval of the Construction
Estimate Certification Form, the OWNER may revoke or otherwise amend that part of any Construction
Estimate Certification Form to such extent as may be necessary to withhold monies to protect the OWNER
from loss on account of:
1) Defective Work not remedied by CONTRACTOR.
2) Persistent and uncured CONTRACTOR non-compliance with the administrative provisions of the
Contract Documents.
3) Damage to Work of another CONTRACTOR.
4) Liquidated Damages assessed by OWNER for CONTRACTOR failure to maintain scheduled
progress in accordance with interim progress milestones, if any are specified in the Contract
Documents, and/or CONTRACTOR failure to meet final completion date.
5) Receipt of written notice by the OWNER of CONTRACTOR’s unpaid bills, as stipulated in Article
5472a, V.T.C.S., if the CONTRACTOR has not provided a payment bond and only if the Contract
Sum does not exceed $25,000.00. Any funds so withheld by OWNER shall be released to the
CONTRACTOR if he furnishes either a special indemnity bond to OWNER securing release of lien
as provided in Article 5472b-1, V.T.C.S., or CONTRACTOR proof of payment of disputed bills.
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6) “Indemnification” as provided for in Paragraph 2.3.
When the above CONTRACTOR deficiencies are cured, OWNER will make payment for amounts
withheld because of the deficiencies within (30) thirty calendar days.
7.4 FINAL PAYMENT – CONTRACTOR shall not be entitled to receive payment of any sum in excess of
the cumulative amounts paid upon such monthly invoices as outlined above until forty-five (45) calendar
days after OWNER transmittal of the Letter of Preliminary Acceptance and not before all the stipulations,
requirements and provisions of this Contract are faithfully performed and complied with by
CONTRACTOR, and unless and until said structures, Work and improvements shall be entirely
completed, and delivered to, and accepted by the OWNER in accordance with the Contract Documents.
Completion, delivery and acceptance of the Work is evidenced by the Final Acceptance issued by the
OWNER and such Certificate of Acceptance is approved by the OWNER or his designated representative.
The OWNER shall prepare the final invoice as the basis for final Contract settlement. OWNER may
deduct from the amount of such final invoice and retain any and all sums which are to be deducted by
OWNER or paid or allowed by CONTRACTOR to OWNER, or which are to be retained by OWNER for
reasons previously stated in Paragraph 7.3.
1. NOTARIZED AFFIDAVIT – Before final payment for the work by the OWNER, the
CONTRACTOR shall submit to the OWNER a notarized affidavit in duplicate stating under oath that
all subcontractors, vendors, and other persons or firms who have furnished or performed labor or
furnished materials for the work have been fully paid or satisfactorily secured. Such affidavit shall
bear or be accompanied by a statement, signed by the Surety who provided the Payment Bond for the
work, to the effect that said Surety consents to final payment to the CONTRACTOR being made by
the OWNER.
7.5 OWNER TO FINALLY DETERMINE ALL AMOUNTS PAYABLE OR CHARGEABLE – It is
expressly understood and agreed by CONTRACTOR that subject only to the prices, terms and provisions
specifically set forth in the Contract Documents including Change Orders, the written estimates and
Certificates of the OWNER shall be final in fixing and determining amounts payable or chargeable
hereunder to CONTRACTOR by OWNER as required by the other terms and conditions hereof. Also, in
case of controversy, the monthly construction estimates and Final Acceptance shall be final in fixing and
determining all sums to be deducted and retained by OWNER for reasons as stated in Paragraph 7.3, out of
any funds otherwise estimated as payable to CONTRACTOR by OWNER.
7.6 CLAIMS BY THIRD PARTIES FOR LABOR OR MATERIALS
1. Contractor hereby agrees to promptly pay all persons supplying labor, services and materials in the
prosecution of the Work provided for in this Contract and any and all duly authorized modifications
or Change Orders of said Contract that may hereafter be made, and shall fully indemnify and hold
harmless the OWNER and its agents against any and all claims, liens, suits or actions asserted by any
person, persons, firm or corporation on account of labor, materials or services furnished such
CONTRACTOR during the prosecution of the Work herein undertaken. CONTRACTOR shall
execute a payment bond in accordance with other sections governing same herein for this purpose.
Before the OWNER shall be obligated to pay any amount to CONTRACTOR on final Contract
settlement, CONTRACTOR shall execute a sworn, written and notarized statement on an affidavit
form to be supplied by the OWNER Director of Finance and filed with the OWNER, along with a
“consent of surety” letter endorsing final payment to CONTRACTOR, evidencing that all labor
employed and all equipment and materials incorporated into the Construction of the Work have been
either fully paid for by CONTRACTOR and Subcontractors, or that any pending disputes over
payment are being properly addressed by the surety.
2. Suppliers, any subcontractors, and persons claiming to have performed any labor, or to have supplied
any equipment and materials toward the performance of this Contract, and who claim not to have
received proper compensation from the CONTRACTOR or Subcontractors for same, shall be
instructed by OWNER and CONTRACTOR that written and documented claims must be sent directly
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to the CONTRACTOR and its Surety in accordance with Article 5160, V.T.C.S. The OWNER will
furnish to claimants, in accordance with such Article, a copy of the CONTRACTOR’s Payment Bond
and Surety’s address as provided therein upon claimants’ written request. The OWNER shall further
furnish a statement to claimants that claimants are cautioned that no legal or equitable lien exists on
the OWNER funds yet unpaid to the CONTRACTOR, and that reliance on notices sent only to the
OWNER may result in loss of claimants’ rights to timely perfect recovery against the
CONTRACTOR and/or its Surety. The OWNER is not responsible in any manner to a claimant for
collection of unpaid bills, and accepts no such responsibility because of any unauthorized
representation by any agent or employee of OWNER to the contrary.
ARTICLE VIII. CONTRACT COMPLETION TIME
8.1 COMMENCEMENT OF WORK – The Work called for in this Contract shall be commenced by
CONTRACTOR within seven (7) calendar days after issuance by the OWNER of the written
Authorization To Proceed. Under no circumstances shall the Work commence prior to CONTRACTOR’s
receipt of OWNER issued, written Authorization To Proceed. Computation of Contract Time will begin
upon actual commencement of Work by the CONTRACTOR during the seven (7) calendar day period
referenced above, or upon the eighth (8th) calendar day (assuming the eighth calendar day is a day upon
which Work may lawfully and Contractually be performed), whichever occurs first.
8.2 COMPLETION OF WORK – After commencement of Work as outlined in Paragraph 8.1, the
CONTRACTOR shall prosecute the Work continuously, diligently and uninterruptedly throughout the
Contract Time period, during which period of time CONTRACTOR, all subcontractors and suppliers are
bound and obligated at all times to employ sufficient Work force and supervisory diligence to complete
said structures, Work and improvements, and to deliver same over to the OWNER in a timely acceptable,
completed, undamaged and clean condition. The time of beginning, rate of progress and time of
completion of said Work are hereby declared by OWNER and understood by CONTRACTOR to be “OF
THE ESSENCE” to this Contract. The OWNER may suspend said Work either partially or totally as
provided for in Paragraph 4.8 and 4.9.
8.3 WORKING DAY/CALENDAR DAY CONTRACT
1. WORKING DAY – is defined as a day, not including Sundays or OWNER Designated Holidays, on
which the weather or other jobsite conditions not under the control of the CONTRACTOR will permit
the performance of this Work for a continuous period of not less than seven (7) hours between 7:00
a.m. and 6:00 p.m. If the CONTRACTOR elects to perform Work on Saturday, the CONTRACTOR
will be charged a Working Day, if weather or other jobsite conditions permit continuous Work
operation for seven (7) or more hours. Nothing in this Paragraph shall be construed as prohibiting the
CONTRACTOR from working on Saturdays if so desired and gives OWNER’ representative at least
the prerequisite forty-eight (48) hours written notice of intent to perform Work on Saturday so that
OWNER’s representatives may be scheduled to observe/inspect said Work. Work on Sundays or
OWNER Designated Holidays will not be permitted except in cases of extreme emergency, and then
only with the written permission of the OWNER or OWNER’s representative. If Sunday or OWNER
Designated Holiday Work is permitted, Contract Time will be charged on the same basis as
computing regular Working Days and the OWNER’s Representative average salary costs at time and
one half will be charged to the CONTRACTOR. Should the Work be delayed necessarily by any
damage that may happen thereto by any unusual, unavoidable accident or by the condition of the
weather, or by action of the elements, or by any general strike of employees, or by shortage of
materials, or by any injunction, restraining order or other court of competent jurisdiction action,
CONTRACTOR shall have no claim for any adjustment of the Contract Sum on account of such
delay, but Working Days will not be charged by OWNER during the period of any such delays.
2. CALENDAR DAY – Unless herein otherwise expressly defined, shall mean a calendar day or days of
24 hours each from midnight to the next consecutive midnight. Work on Sundays or OWNER
Designated Holidays will not be permitted except in cases of extreme emergency, and then only with
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the written permission of the OWNER or his duly authorized representative. If Sunday or OWNER
Designated Holiday Work is permitted, the OWNER representative average salary costs at time and
one half will be charged to the CONTRACTOR. Nothing in this Paragraph shall be construed as
prohibiting the CONTRACTOR from working on Saturdays if so desired and gives OWNER or
OWNER’S representative at least the prerequisite forty-eight (48) hours written notice of intent to
perform Work on Saturday so that OWNER’s representative may be scheduled to observe/inspect said
Work.
8.4 FAILURE TO COMPLETE WORK ON TIME – If the CONTRACTOR fails to complete the Contract in
the time specified by OWNER in the Contract Documents and agreed to by CONTRACTOR through
execution of this Contract, Contract Time charges will continue to be made for each Working or Calendar
Day (depending upon which type Contract is entered into) thereafter. The time set forth in the Contract for
the completion of the Work is an ESSENTIAL ELEMENT of the Contract. For each Working or Calendar
Day that any Work shall not be complete, after the expiration of the Working or Calendar Days specified in
the Contract, (to include Working or Calendar Days charged for correction of CONTRACTOR deficiencies
found during the final inspection), plus, any extended days allowed by OWNER, the amount of liquidated
damages assessed per day as stipulated in the Contract will be deducted from the money owed or to become
due the CONTRACTOR, not as a penalty but as liquidated damages owed the OWNER for extended
expenses, loss and public inconvenience resulting from CONTRACTOR’s failure to complete said Work
within the Time CONTRACTOR agreed to by execution of this Contract. CONTRACTOR and OWNER
agree that such liquidated damages as are set prior to the Contract execution are for projected reasonable
costs that are otherwise difficult for either Party to forecast and will be incurred by the OWNER due to
CONTRACTOR completion beyond the number of Working or Calendar Days calculated herein by the
OWNER.
8.5 CONTRACT TIME STATEMENT – The OWNER, or authorized representative shall furnish a “Contract
Time Statement” to the CONTRACTOR after the end of each calendar month, showing the number of
Working or Calendar Days charged by OWNER and of such non-chargeable Days credited to the
CONTRACTOR during each month. Such statement shall become final and binding upon the
CONTRACTOR without exception, unless CONTRACTOR notifies the OWNER, in writing of any
Contract Time Statement discrepancies claimed by the twentieth (20th) calendar day following OWNER
issuance date on the Contract Time Statement
8.6 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES FOR FAILURE TO COMPLETE ON TIME – The CONTRACTOR agrees that
time is of essence of this contract and that for each day of delay beyond the number of days herein agreed
upon for the completion of work herein specified and contracted for, after due allowance for such extension
of time as is provided for under the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the OWNER may withhold
permanently for the CONTRACTOR’s total compensation, not as a penalty but as liquidated damages, the
sum per day given in the following schedule:
AMOUNT OF LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
Amount of Contract Damages Per Day
Less than $ 50,000 $ 50.00
$ 50,001 to $ 100,000 $100.00
$ 100,001 to $ 250,000 $150.00
$ 250,001 to $ 500,000 $200.00
$ 500,001 to $ 750,000 $250.00
$ 750,001 to $1,000,000 $300.00
$1,000,001 to $1,500,000 $350.00
$1,500,001 to $2,000,000 $400.00
$2,000,001 to $2,500,000 $450.00
$2,500,001 $3,000,000 $500.00
$3,000,001 $3,500,000 $550.00
$3,500,001 and over $600.00
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ARTICLE IX. PROJECT COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE
9.1 FINAL ACCEPTANCE – Final Acceptance of the Project will be considered only after all stipulations,
requirements and provisions of this Contract are faithfully completed and the Project is delivered to the
OWNER by CONTRACTOR in an acceptable condition for the intended use by OWNER. In the event that
all major Contract pay items are complete and only minor clean-up operations remain for Contract
completion, the OWNER has the discretionary authority to issue a Letter of Conditional Approval. Should
the OWNER or OWNER’s Representative’s Letter of Conditional Approval contain conditions for the final
Acceptance of the Work, Contract Time will continue to be charged against the CONTRACTOR until such
conditions have been corrected to the satisfaction of the OWNER.
1 OWNER may at any time request CONTRACTOR in writing to permit OWNER to beneficially occupy
any such part of the Work which OWNER believes to be ready for its intended use, substantially
complete and ready for Final Acceptance. If CONTRACTOR agrees, CONTRACTOR will certify to
OWNER and ENGINEER that said part of the Work is substantially complete and request OWNER to
issue a Letter of Conditional Approval or Final Acceptance for that part of the Work. Within a
reasonable time after such request, OWNER, CONTRACTOR and ENGINEER shall make an
inspection of that part of the completed and Finally Accepted Work to determine its status of
completion. Warranties on that part of the Work beneficially occupied by OWNER will commence upon
issuance of the Letter of Conditional Approval. Any Work items remaining to be completed and Finally
Accepted as outlined in the Letter of Conditional Approval will have Warranty commencement upon
completion and Final Acceptance by OWNER.
2. OWNER may at any time request CONTRACTOR in writing to permit OWNER to take over operation
of any such OWNER part of the Work although it is not Substantially Complete. A copy of such request
will be sent to the Engineer and within a reasonable time thereafter, OWNER, CONTRACTOR, and
ENGINEER shall make an inspection of that part of the Work affected by the request to determine its
status of completion and will jointly prepare a list of the items remaining to be completed or corrected
before Final Acceptance. If CONTRACTOR does not object in writing to OWNER, Engineer and
ENGINEER that such part of the Work is not ready for separate operation by OWNER, or that separate
operation by OWNER will significantly interfere with CONTRACTOR’s remaining operations,
OWNER will finalize the list of items to be completed or corrected and will deliver such list to
CONTRACTOR together with a written recommendation as to the division of responsibilities pending
Final Acceptance with respect to security, operation, safety, maintenance, warranties, utilities,
insurance, and retainage for that part of the Work taken over for operation by OWNER. During such
operation, OWNER shall allow CONTRACTOR reasonable access to complete or correct items on said
list and to complete other related Work.
9.2 PARTIAL ACCEPTANCE – Partial Acceptance by OWNER for beneficial occupancy of any completed
part of the Work, which has specifically been identified in the Contract Documents as being eligible for early
OWNER Acceptance, or which OWNER, ENGINEER and CONTRACTOR agree constitutes a separately
functioning and usable part of the Work that can be used by OWNER without significant interference with
CONTRACTOR’s performance of the remainder of the Work, may be accomplished prior to Final
Acceptance of the total Work subject to the following:
9.3 WARRANTY/CORRECTION PERIOD – During a period of twelve (12) months from and after the date of
the final acceptance by the OWNER of the work embraced by this contract, the CONTRACTOR shall make
all needed repairs arising out of defective workmanship or materials, or both, which in the judgment of the
OWNER shall become necessary during such period. If within three (3) days after the receipt of a notice in
writing to the CONTRACTOR or his agent the CONTRACTOR shall neglect to make or to undertake with
due diligence the aforesaid repairs, the OWNER is hereby authorized to make such repairs at the
CONTRACTOR’s expense. In case of an emergency where, in the judgment of the OWNER, delay would
cause a serious loss or damage, repairs may be made without notice being sent to the CONTRACTOR, and
the CONTRACTOR shall pay the cost thereof.
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ARTICLE X. DISPUTES:
10.1 GENERAL – Prior to any anticipated litigation between the OWNER and the CONTRACTOR, both hereby
agree that disputed matters shall first be submitted to OWNER administrative appellate procedures as
described below:
1. Except as otherwise provided in this Contract, any dispute concerning a question of fact arising under this
Contract which is not disposed of by mutual agreement shall be initially decided by the ENGINEER who
shall reduce his decision to writing and promptly mail or otherwise furnish a copy thereof to the
CONTRACTOR. The decision of the ENGINEER shall be final and conclusive unless within thirty (30)
calendar days from the date of issuance of such decision by ENGINEER the CONTRACTOR mails or
otherwise furnishes to the OWNER a written notice of appeal addressed to the OWNER, whose appellate
decision shall be the final and conclusive OWNER decision. In connection with any appeal under this
Article, the CONTRACTOR shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard and to offer evidence in support
of the appeal to persons to be promptly appointed by the OWNER to review such disputed matters. The
OWNER will also be allowed to present information supporting OWNER’s position.
2. Pending final OWNER decision after a dispute hearing, the CONTRACTOR shall proceed diligently
with the performance of the Contract and in accordance with the OWNER’S decision. Neither the
OWNER nor the CONTRACTOR is precluded from resorting to litigation or other remedy at law nor in
equity to perfect a legal filing prior to the expiration of an applicable statute of limitations or after this
OWNER administrative review process is completed.
3. Governing Law; Venue. All parties to the Contract agree that this Contract shall be construed under the
laws of the State of Texas, and obligations under the Contract shall be performed in Guadalupe County,
Texas. In the event that any legal proceeding is brought to enforce this Contract or any provision hereof,
the same shall be brought in the State District Court of Guadalupe County, Texas. The parties agree to
submit to the jurisdiction of said court.
ARTICLE XI. SUPPLEMENTAL AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS
11.1 GENERAL – When the Work contemplated by the OWNER is of such a character that the foregoing
Standard General Conditions of the Contract cannot adequately cover necessary and additional contractual
provisions, the Contract Documents may include Supplemental and Special Conditions as described
below:
1. SUPPLEMENTAL CONDITIONS shall describe any additional procedures and requirements of
Contract administration to be followed by the CONTRACTOR, OWNER, and OWNER
representatives. Supplemental Conditions may expand upon matters covered by the Standard General
Conditions, where necessary.
2. SPECIAL CONDITIONS shall relate to terms, conditions and procedures related to a particular project
and be unique to that project.
11.2 FUNDED PROJECTS – On State or Federally funded projects, the OWNER may waive, suspend or
modify any Article in these General Conditions which conflicts with any State or Federal statute, rule,
regulation or procedure, where such waiver, suspension or modification is essential to receipt by the
OWNER of such State or Federal funds for the Project. In the case of any project financed in whole or in
part by State or Federal funds, any Contract standards or provisions required by the enabling State or
Federal statute, or any State or Federal rules, regulations or procedures adopted pursuant thereto that
conflict with, or preempt these local Standard General Conditions, shall be controlling.
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SPECIAL CONDITIONS TO THE GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL CONDITIONS: ARTICLE V. CONTRACT RESPONSIBILITIES
Replace Items 5.2.1a with the Item below
5.2.1a Staking the Work for construction as indicated in Section 5.16.
Replace Items 5.16.1-7 with the Items below
5.16 CONSTRUCTION STAKES
1. The CONTRACTOR will be supplied with one set of construction stakes delineating the Project and appropriate benchmark
information. Detailed transfers of elevation, line and grades to structures and other features of the Work shall be the responsibility of
the CONTRACTOR.
8. WATER MAINS – Construction stakes will consist of a single line of stakes with guard stakes showing the stationing, and offset of
PI, PC and PT of the pipe alignment.
9. STREETS – Construction stakes will consist of a single line of offset hubs at PC and PT of horizontal and vertical curves and at
special features with guard stakes showing the stationing. Hubs will offset as per contractor’s preference within the Right of Way..
10. SANITARY AND STORM SEWERS – Construction stakes will consist of a single line of offset hubs at manhole locations and at
other special features with guard stakes showing the stationing, the offset.
11. STRUCTURES – Construction stakes will consist of property corners and one benchmark on the site.
12. LASER BEAMS – The use of Laser Beams for vertical control of water mains and sanitary sewers shall be required and the
CONTRACTOR shall make available to the OWNER’s Representative a level and rod of sufficient sensitivity to accurately
determine differences in elevation between points 300 feet apart with one instrument set-up.
13. CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY – When the construction stakes have been set, the preservation of such stakes as to position,
elevation and marking shall become the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR. Should any of the original stakes be destroyed by the
CONTRACTOR’s operations, or by any other non-OWNER related third parties or means whatsoever, the replacement of such
stakes by ENGINEER and/or Engineer will be at the expense of the CONTRACTOR. Prompt payment by CONTRACTOR to
ENGINEER for replacement staking is expected and OWNER may withhold periodic or final payments to CONTRACTOR to secure
said payment.
CITY OF SCHERTZ
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SUMMARY OF WORK
PART 1 G E N E R A L
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Summary of the Work including work by the City, City-furnished Products, work
sequence, future work, Contractor use of Premises, special conditions for
substantial completion and City occupancy.
1.02 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
A. Base Bid: Northcliffe Subdivision Waterline Relocation
1. The project will consist of approximately 6,700 linear feet of 8” water main
improvements along Crestwood Dr, Tiffany Ln, Brookhead Ln, Northern
Heights Dr, Meadowhead Dr, Castle Hill Dr, Sherwin Dr, and Angels Dr.
2. The relocation of existing services from the abandoned main to the new
main location, cap and abandonment of the water mains located on the
opposite side of the road, the addition of new fire hydrants and other
appurtenances.
3. Miscellaneous site and other work necessary or incidental for completion
of the project to include the removal of sidewalk adjacent to the new
water main location and the placement of topsoil and sod in lieu of
sidewalk replacement.
B. Provide materials, labor, equipment and superintendence for the construction of
the drainage, road, and/or utility improvements in accordance with these
Technical Specifications, Project Plans, and Contract Documents. Contractor’s
responsibility includes, but is not limited to, construction sequencing in
accordance with the Contract Documents, quality control of workmanship and
materials, handling of all material, handling and disposal of all waste material,
and compliance with all regulatory standards governing the work.
1.03 ALTERNATES
A. From the following list of Alternates, amount included in Contract Price for only
those Alternates accepted by the City and listed in Notice of Award:
1. N/A
1.04 CITY-FURNISHED PRODUCTS
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A. Items Furnished by the City for Installation and final connection by Contractor:
Water meter.
B. Contractor's Responsibilities:
1. Arrange and pay for Product delivery to the site.
2. Receive and unload Products at the site; jointly with the City, inspect for
completeness or damage if required by City.
3. Handle, store, Install, and finish Products.
4. Repair or replace damaged items.
1.05 WORK SEQUENCE
A. Construct work in stages to provide proper coordination with work by others.
Coordinate the construction schedule and operations with the OWNER's
representative. Reference to General Conditions Item 5.15, Sequence of Work.
B. Construct the Work in Phases during the construction period, coordinate
construction schedule and operations with the City:
Phase I – Crestwood Dr:
Establish traffic control and SWPPP erosion control measures
Construct new 8” main, new services and yard piping
Disinfect and test new 8” main, services, yard piping and tie-in new main
Relocate existing meters and tie-in new yard piping
Restore site and clean up
Phase II – Tiffany Ln:
Establish traffic control and SWPPP erosion control measures
Construct new 8” main, new services and yard piping
Disinfect and test new 8” main, services, yard piping and tie-in new main
Relocate existing meters and tie-in new yard piping
Restore site and clean up
Phase III – Brookhead Ln:
Establish traffic control and SWPPP erosion control measures
Construct new 8” main, new services and yard piping
Disinfect and test new 8” main, services, yard piping and tie-in new main
Relocate existing meters and tie-in new yard piping
Restore site and clean up
Phase IV – Northern Heights Dr:
Establish traffic control and SWPPP erosion control measures
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Construct new 8” main, new services and yard piping
Disinfect and test new 8” main, services, yard piping and tie-in new main
Relocate existing meters and tie-in new yard piping
Restore site and clean up
Phase V – Meadowhead Dr:
Establish traffic control and SWPPP erosion control measures
Construct new 8” main, new services and yard piping
Disinfect and test new 8” main, services, yard piping and tie-in new main
Relocate existing meters and tie-in new yard piping
Restore site and clean up
Phase VI – Castle Hills Dr:
Establish traffic control and SWPPP erosion control measures
Construct new 8” main, new services and yard piping
Disinfect and test new 8” main, services, yard piping and tie-in new main
Relocate existing meters and tie-in new yard piping
Restore site and clean up
Phase VII – Sherwin Dr:
Establish traffic control and SWPPP erosion control measures
Construct new 8” main, new services and yard piping
Disinfect and test new 8” main, services, yard piping and tie-in new main
Relocate existing meters and tie-in new yard piping
Restore site and clean up
Phase VIII – Angels Dr:
Establish traffic control and SWPPP erosion control measures
Construct new 8” main, new services and yard piping
Disinfect and test new 8” main, services, yard piping and tie-in new main
Relocate existing meters from alley to street and tie-in new yard piping
Restore site and clean up
Phase IX:
Cap and abandonment of existing main located along Crestwood Dr, Tiffany Ln,
Brookhead Ln, Northern Heights Dr, Meadowhead Dr, Castle Hills Dr, Sherwin Dr,
and Angels Dr.
C. For projects with no Phases, do not disturb more than 50% of total project linear
feet of disturbed right-of-way and easement until site restored in accordance with
Section 01740 – Site Restoration.
D. Coordination of the Work: Refer to Section 01312 - Coordination and Meetings.
E. Contract time for this project shall be 120 calendar days
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1.06 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES
A. Comply with procedures for access to the site and Contractor's use of rights-of-
way as specified in Section 01145 - Use of Premises.
B. Construction Operations: Limited to the City's rights-of-way provided by the City
and areas shown or described in the Contract documents.
C. Utility Outages and Shutdown: Provide a minimum of 48 hours notice to the City
and private utility companies (when applicable), excluding weekends and
holidays, in advance of required utility shutdown. Coordinate all work as required.
1.07 STREET CUT ORDINANCE
A. Comply with the latest City of Schertz details.
B. Quantities are included for street cut pavement repair and replacement in
applicable Specification sections for Unit Price contracts.
C. Include payment for street cut pavement repair and replacement in lump sum bid
for Stipulated Price contracts.
1.08 WARRANTY
A. Comply with warranty requirements in accordance with General Conditions.
1.09 ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS FOR SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION
A. In addition to requirements outlined in the General Conditions, for Contractor to
be substantially complete with the Work and call for inspection by Public Works
to confirm, the following conditions must be met or completed:
1. All testing shall be completed and accepted by Public Works.
2. Permanent erosion control measures are in place and cleanup
complete
3. All pay items complete.
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PART 3 E X E C U T I O N - Not Used
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CITY OF SCHERTZ STANDARD SPECIFICATION USE OF PREMISES
SECTION 01145
USE OF PREMISES
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. General use of the site including properties inside and outside of rights-of-
way, work affecting road, ramps, streets and driveways and notification to adjacent occupants.
1.02 RIGHTS-OF-WAY
A. Confine access, and operations and storage areas to rights-of-way provided
by the City as stipulated in General Conditions; trespassing on abutting
lands or other lands in the area is not allowed.
B. Make arrangements, at no cost to the City, for temporary use of private
properties. Contractor and Surety shall indemnify and hold harmless the
City against claims or demands arising from such use of properties outside
of rights-of-way. Submit a copy of agreements between private property
owners and Contractor prior to use of the area. Agreements between private property owners and Contractor shall be notarized or bear the signatures of
two witnesses.
C. Obtain written permission from City of Schertz Parks and Recreation
Department for storage of materials on esplanades and other areas within
rights-of-way under that department's jurisdiction. Submit copies of written permission prior to use of the area.
D. Restrict total length of distributed materials along the route of construction to
1,000 linear feet unless otherwise approved in writing by Public Works.
1.03 PROPERTIES OUTSIDE OF RIGHTS-OF-WAY
A. Do not alter the condition of properties adjacent to and along rights-of-way.
B. Do not use ways, means, methods, techniques, sequences, or procedures
that result in damage to properties or improvements.
C. Restore damaged properties outside of rights-of-ways at no cost to the City.
1.04 USE OF SITE
A. Obtain approvals from governing authorities prior to impeding or closing public roads and streets. Do not close more than two consecutive
intersections at one time.
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B. Notify Public Works and Emergency Services at least five working days prior to closing a street or street crossing. Obtain permits for street closures in
advance.
C. Maintain 10-foot-wide minimum access lanes for emergency vehicles
including access to fire hydrants.
D. Avoid obstructing drainage ditches or inlets. When obstruction is unavoidable due to requirements of the Work, provide grading and
temporary drainage structures to maintain unimpeded flow.
E. Locate and protect private lawn sprinkler systems that may exist within the
site. Repair or replace damaged systems to condition existing at start of the
Work, or better.
F. Conform to daily clean-up requirements of Article 5 of General Conditions.
G. Beware of overhead power lines existing in area and in close proximity of
the Project. When 10 feet of clearance between energized overhead power
line and construction-related activity cannot be maintained, request Power
Company de-energize or move conflicting overhead power line. Contact schedule, coordinate, and pay costs associated with de-energizing or
moving conflicting overhead power lines. When there is no separate pay
item for this effort, include these costs in various items of bid that make
such work necessary.
1.05 NOTIFICATION TO ADJACENT OCCUPANTS
A. Notify individual occupants in areas to be effected by the Work of proposed
construction and time schedule. Notify not less than 72 hours or more than
two weeks prior to work performed within 200 feet of homes or businesses.
Follow form and content of sample door hanger provided by Public Works.
B. Include in notification nature of the Work, and names and telephone numbers of two company representatives for resident contact available on
24-hour call.
C. Submit proposed notification to Public Works for approval.
1.06 PUBLIC, TEMPORARY, AND CONSTRUCTION ROADS AND RAMPS
A. Construct and maintain temporary detours, ramps, and roads to provide for normal public traffic flow when it is necessary to close public roads or
streets.
B. Provide mats or other means to prevent overloading or damage to existing
roadways from tracked equipment, large tandem axle trucks or equipment that will damage the existing roadway surfaces.
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C. Construct and maintain access roads and parking areas as specified in Section 01504 - Temporary Facilities and Controls.
1.07 EXCAVATION IN STREETS AND DRIVEWAYS
A. Avoid hindering or inconveniencing public travel on streets or intersecting
alleys for more than two blocks at any one time, except by permission of
Public Works.
B. Obtain Public Works approval when nature of the Work requires closure of
an entire street. Permits required for street closure are Contractor's
responsibility. Avoid unnecessary inconvenience to abutting property
owners.
C. Remove surplus materials and debris and open each block for public use, as work in that block is complete.
D. Acceptance of any portion of the Work will not be based on return of street
to public use.
E. Avoid obstructing driveways or entrances to private property.
F Provide temporary crossings or complete excavation and backfill in one continuous operation to minimize duration of obstruction when excavation is
required across drives or entrances.
G. Provide barricades and signs in accordance with Section VI of the State of
Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
1.08 TRAFFIC CONTROL
A. Comply with traffic regulation as specified in Section 01555 - Traffic Control
and Regulation.
1.09 SURFACE RESTORATION
A. Restore the site to the condition existing before construction, or better.
B. Repair paved areas per the requirements of Section 02951 - Pavement Repair and Resurfacing.
C. Repair damaged turf areas, level with bank run sand conforming to Section
02317 - Excavation and Backfill for Utilities, or topsoil conforming to Section
02911 - Topsoil, and re-sod in accordance with Section 02922 - Sodding. Water and level newly sodded areas with adjoining turf using appropriate steel wheel rollers for sodding. Do not use spot sodding or sprigging.
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Where utility alignment is within esplanade, and constructio
Where construction limits shown on Drawings extend to property line,
1.11 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL SALVAGE
A. Upon completion of the Work, carefully remove salvageable equipment and
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1.10 LIMITS OF CONSTRUCTION
A. Confine operations to lands within construction work limits shown on
Drawings. Unless otherwise noted on Drawings adhere to the following:
1. n limits
are shown on Drawings to extend to edge of esplanade, keep
equipment, materials, stockpiles a minimum of five feet from back of curb.
2.
keep sidewalks free of equipment, materials, and stockpiles.
material. Deliver them to City of Schertz as directed by Public Works.
Dispose of equipment offsite at no additional cost to the City when Public
Works deems equipment unfit for further use.
CITY OF SCHERTZ STANDARD SPECIFICATION CHANGE ORDER PROCEDURES
SECTION 01255
CHANGE ORDER PROCEDURES
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Procedures for processing Change Orders, including:
1. Assignment of a responsible individual for approval and
communication of change in the Work;
2. Documentation of change in Contract Price and Contract Time;
3. Change procedures, using proposals and Modifications;
4. Execution of Change Orders;
5. Correlation of Contractor submittals.
1.02 REFERENCES
A. Blue Book is defined as the Rental Rate Blue Book for Construction Equipment (a.k.a. Date Quest Blue Book).
B. Rental Rate is defined as the full-unadjusted base rental rate for the
appropriate item of construction equipment.
1.03 RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUAL
A. Provide a letter indicating the name and address of the individual authorized
to execute Modifications, and who will be responsible for informing others in Contractor’s employ and Subcontractors of changes to the Work. Provide this information at the pre-construction meeting.
1.04 DOCUMENTATION OF CHANGE IN CONTRACT PRICE AND CONTRACT TIME.
A. Maintain detailed records of changes in the Work. Provide full information required for identification and evaluation of proposed changes, and
substantiate costs of changes in the Work.
B. Document each proposal for change in the Contract Price or Contract Time with sufficient data to allow evaluation of proposal.
C. Include the following minimum information on proposals:
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1. Quantities of items in original Bid Form with additions, reductions,
deletions, and substitutions.
2. Quantities and cost of items in original Schedule of Values with
additions, reductions, deletions and substitutions.
3. Provide Unit Prices for new items, with supporting information, for
inclusion in Schedule of Unit Price Work.
4. Justification for changes in Contract Time.
5. Additional data upon request.
D. For changes in the Work performed on a time-and-material basis, provide
the following additional information:
1. Quantities and description of Products.
2. Taxes, insurance and bonds.
3. Overhead and profit as noted in General Conditions.
4. Dates, times and by who work was performed.
5. Time records and certified copies of applicable payrolls.
6. Invoices and receipts for Products, rental equipment, and
subcontracts, similarly documented.
E. For changes in the Work performed on a time-and-materials basis, rental equipment is paid as follows:
1. Actual invoice cost for duration of time required to complete extra
work without markup for overhead and profit. When extra work comprises only a portion of a rental invoice where equipment would otherwise be on site, compute hourly equipment rate by dividing the
actual monthly invoice by 176. One day equals eight hours and one
week equals 40 hours.
2. Do not exceed estimated operating costs given in Blue Book for items of equipment. Overhead and profit will be allowed on the
operating cost.
F. For changes in the Work performed on a time-and-materials basis using Contractor-owned equipment, use Blue Book rates as follows:
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1. Contractor-owned equipment will be paid at the Blue Book Rental
Rate for the duration of time required to complete extra work without
markup for overhead and profit. Utilized lowest cost combination of
hourly, daily, weekly, or weekly rates. Use 150 percent of Rental
Rate for double shifts, one extra shift per day, and 200 percent of Rental Rate for more than two shifts per day. Standby rates shall be
50 percent of appropriate Rental Rate shown in Blue Book. No other
rate adjustments apply.
2. Do not exceed estimated operating costs given in Blue Book. Overhead and profit will be allowed on operating costs. Operating
costs will not be allowed for equipment on standby.
1.05 CHANGE PROCEDURES
A. Changes to Contract Price or Contract Time can only be made by issuance
of Change Order. Changes will be in accordance with requirements of
General Conditions.
B. Public Works will advise of Minor Changes in the Work as authorized.
C. Request clarification of Drawings, Specifications, Contract documents or
other information by Request for Information. Response by Public Works to
Requests for Information does not authorize Contractor to perform tasks
outside scope of work. Changes must be authorized as described in this Section.
1.06 PROPOSALS AND CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS
A. Public Works may issue Request for Proposal, which includes a detailed description of the proposed change with supplementary or revised Drawing
and Specifications. Public Works may also request a proposal in response
to a Request for Information. Prepare and submit the proposal within seven
days or as specified in request.
B. Submit requests for Contract changes to Public Works describing proposed
change and its full effect on the Work, with a statement describing reason
for change and effect on Contract Price and Contract time including full
documentation. C. Design Consultant may review Change Orders.
1.07 WORK CHANGE DIRECTIVE
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A. Public Works may issue a signed Work Change Directive instructing Contractor to proceed with a change in the Work. Work Change Directive
will subsequently by incorporated into a Change Order.
B. Work Change Directives will describe changes in the Work and designate
the method of determining change in Contract Price or Contract Time.
C. Proceed promptly to execute changes in the Work in accordance with the
Work Change Directive.
1.08 STIPULATED PRICE CHANGE ORDER
A. A Stipulated Price Change Order will be based on an accepted proposal.
1.09 UNIT PRICE CHANGE ORDER
A. Where Unit Prices for affected items of the Work are included in Bid Form,
the Change Order will be based on Unit Prices, subject to Articles 7 and 9 of
General Conditions.
B. Where Unit Prices of the Work are not pre-determined in Bid Form, the Work Change Directive or accepted proposal will specify the Unit Prices to
be used.
1.10 TIME-AND-MATERIAL CHANGE ORDER
A. Provide itemized account and supporting data after completion of change,
within time limits indicated for claims in General Conditions.
B. Public Works will determine the change allowable in Contract Price and Contract Time as provided in General Conditions.
C. Maintain detailed records for work done on time-and-material basis as
specified in Paragraph 1.04 above.
D. Provide full information required for evaluation of changes and substantiate costs for changes in the Work.
1.11 EXECUTION OF CHANGE DOCUMENTATION
A. Public Works will issue Change Orders, Work Change Directives, or Minor Change in the Work for signatures of Parties as described in General
Conditions.
1.12 CORRELATION OF CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS
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A. For Stipulated Price Contracts, promptly revise Schedule of Values and Application for Payment forms to record authorized Change Orders as
separate line item.
B. For Unit Price Contracts, the next monthly estimate of the Work after
acceptance of a Change Order will be revised to include new items not previously included with appropriate Unit Prices.
C. Promptly revise progress schedules to reflect change in Contract Time, and
to adjust time for other items of work affected by the change, and resubmit
for review.
D. Promptly enter changes to on-site and record copies of Drawings,
Specifications or Contract Documents as required in Section 01785-Project
Record Documents.
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PART 3 EXECUTION – Not Used.
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CITY OF SCHERTZ STANDARD SPECIFICATION MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
SECTION 01270
MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Procedures for measurement and payment plus conditions for nonconformance assessment and nonpayment for rejected Products.
1.02 AUTHORITY
A. Measurement methods delineated in Specification sections are intended to complement criteria of this Section. In event of conflict, requirements of the
Specification section shall govern.
B. Public Works will take all measurements and compute quantities
accordingly.
C. Assist by providing necessary equipment, workers, and survey personnel.
D. Measurement and Payment paragraphs are included only in those
Specification sections of Division 01 where direct payment will be made. Include costs in the total bid price for those Specification sections in Division
01 that do not contain Measurement and Payment paragraphs.
1.03 UNIT QUANTITIES SPECIFIED
A. Quantity and measurement estimates stated in the Agreement are for
contract purposes only. Quantities and measurements supplied are placed
in the Work and verified by Public Works will determine payment as stated
in Article 9 of General Conditions. B. When actual work required greater or lesser quantities than those quantities
indicated in Bid Form, provide required quantities at Unit Prices contracted,
except as otherwise stated in Article 9 of General Conditions.
1.04 MEASUREMENT OF QUANTITIES
A. Measurement by Weight: Reinforcing steel, rolled or other metal shapes
are measured by CRSI or AISC Manual of Steel Construction weights.
Welded assemblies are measured by CRSI or AISC Manual of Steel Construction or scale weights.
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1. Stockpile: Measured by cubic dimension using mean length, width,
and height or thickness.
2. Excavation and Embankment Materials: Measured by cubic
dimension using average end area method.
C. Measurement by Area: Measured by square dimension using mean length
and width or radius.
D. Linear Measurement: Measured by linear dimension, at item centerline or mean chord.
E. Stipulated Price Measurement: By unit designated in the Agreement.
F. Other: Items measured by weight, volume, area, or linear means or combination, as appropriate, as completed item or unit of the Work.
G. Measurement by Each: Measured by each instance or item provided.
H. Measurement by Lump Sum: Measure includes all associated work.
1.05 PAYMENT
A. Payment includes full compensation for all required supervision, labor,
products, tools, equipment, plant, transportation, services, and incidentals; and erection, application or installation of an item of the Work; and
Contractor’s overhead and profit.
B. Total compensation for required Unit Price work shall be included in Unit Price bid in Bid Form. Claims for payment as Unit Price work, but not specifically covered in the list of Unit Prices contained in Bid Form, will not
be accepted.
C. Interim payments for stored materials will be made only for materials to be incorporated under items covered in Unit Prices, unless disallowed in Supplementary Conditions.
D. Progress payments will be based on Public Works’ observations and
evaluations of quantities incorporated in the Work multiplied by Unit Price. E. Final payment for work governed by Unit Prices will be made on the basis of
actual measurements and quantities verified by Public Works multiplied by
the Unit Price for work which is incorporated in or made necessary by the
Work.
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1.06 NONCONFORMANCE ASSESSMENT
A. Remove and replace work, or portions of the Work, not conforming to the
Contract documents.
B. When not practical to remove and replace work, Public Works will direct one of the following remedies:
1. Nonconforming work will remain as is, but Unit Price will be adjusted
lower at discretion of Public Works.
2. Nonconforming work will be modified as authorized by Public Works,
and the Unit Price will be adjusted lower at the discretion of Public
Works, when modified work is deemed less suitable then specified.
C. Specification sections may modify the above remedies or may identify a specific formula or percentage price reduction.
D. Authority of Public Works to assess nonconforming work and identify
payment adjustment is final.
1.07 NONPAYMENT FOR REJECTED PRODUCTS
A. Payment will not be made for any of the following:
1. Products wasted or disposed of in an unacceptable manner.
2. Products determined as nonconforming before or after placement.
3. Products not completely unloaded from transporting vehicles. 4. Products placed beyond lines and levels of required work.
5. Products remaining on hand after completion of the Work, unless
specified otherwise. 6. Loading, hauling, and disposing of rejected Products.
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PART 3 EXECUTION – Not Used.
END OF SECTION
CITY OF SCHERTZ STANDARD SPECIFICATION SCHEDULE OF VALUES
SECTION 01292
SCHEDULE OF VALUES
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Preparation and submittal of Schedule of Values for Stipulated Price Contracts or for Major Unit Price Work on Unit Price Contracts.
1.02 PREPARATION
A. For Stipulated Price Contracts, subdivide the Schedule of Values into logical portions of the Work, such as major work items or work in contiguous
construction areas. Use Section 01325-Construction Schedule as a guide
to subdivision of work items. Directly correlate Items in the Schedule of
Values with tasks in the Construction Schedule. Organize each portion
using the Project Manual Table of Contents as an outline for listing value of the Work by Sections. A pro rata share of mobilization, Bonds, and
insurance may be listed as separate items for each portion of the Work.
B. For Unit Price Contracts, items should include a proportional share of
Contractor’s overhead and profit so that total of all items will equal Contract Price.
C. For lump sum equipment items, where submittal of operation and
maintenance data and testing are required, include separate items for
equipment operation and maintenance data where:
1. Submittal of maintenance data is valued at five percent of the lump
sum amount for each equipment item and
2. Submittal for testing and adjusting is valued at five percent of the lump sum amount for each equipment item.
Round off figures for each item listed to the nearest $100. Set the value of
one item, when necessary, to make total of all values equal the Contract Price for Stipulated Price Contracts or the lump sum amount for Unit Price Work.
1.03 SUBMITTAL
A. Submit the Schedule of Values, in accordance with requirements of Section 01330-Submittal Procedures, at least 10 days prior to processing of the first
Certificate for Payment.
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B. Submit the Schedule of Values in an approved electronic spreadsheet file
and an 8 ½-inch by 11-inch print on white bond paper.
C. Revise Schedule of Values for items affected by Contract Modifications.
After Public Works has reviewed changes, resubmit at least 10 days prior to the next scheduled Certificate for Payment date.
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PART 3 EXECUTION – Not Used.
END OF SECTION
CITY OF SCHERTZ STANDARD SPECIFICATION COORDINATION AND MEETINGS
SECTION 01312
COORDINATION AND MEETINGS
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. General coordination including pre-construction meeting, site mobilization conference, and progress meetings.
1.02 COORDINATION OF DOCUMENTS
A. Coordination is required throughout documents. Refer to Contract documents and coordinate as necessary.
1.03 CONTRACT COORDINATION
A. Coordinate scheduling, submittals, and work of various Specification sections to assure efficient and orderly sequence of Installation of
interdependent construction elements.
B. Coordinate completion and clean up of the Work prior to the Date of
Substantial Completion and for portions of the Work designated for City’s partial occupancy.
C. Coordinate access to the site for correction of nonconforming work to
minimize disruption of the City’s activities where the City is in partial
occupancy.
1.04 PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING
A. Public Works will schedule pre-construction meeting. B. Attendance Required: City representatives, Design Consultants, Special
Consultants as required by Public Works, Contractor, and Major
Subcontractors and Suppliers.
C. Agenda:
1. Distribution of Contract Documents.
2. Designation of personnel representing the Parties and Design Consultant.
3. Review of insurance.
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4. Discussion of formats for Schedule of Values and Construction
Schedule.
5. Procedures and processing of Shop Drawings, substitutions, pay
estimates or Applications for Payment, Requests for Information, Requests for Proposal, Modifications, and the Contract closeout,
other submittals.
6. Scheduling of the Work and coordination with other contractors.
7. Review of Subcontractors and Suppliers
8. Appropriate agenda items listed for the site mobilization conference,
Paragraph 1.05.C, when pre-construction meeting and site
mobilization conference are combined.
9. Procedures for testing.
10. Procedures for maintaining record documents.
1.05 SITE MOBILIZATION CONFERENCE
A. When required by Contract documents, Public Works will schedule a
conference at the Project site prior to Contractor mobilization.
B. Attendance Required: City representatives, Design Consultant, Special
consultants, Superintendent, and major subcontractors.
C. Agenda: 1. Use of premises by the City and Contractor.
2. Safety and first aid procedures.
3. Construction controls provided by the City.
4. Temporary utilities.
5. Survey and layout. 6. Security and housekeeping procedures.
7. Field office requirements.
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1.06 PROGRESS MEETINGS
A. Hold meetings at Project field office or other location designated by Public
Works. Hold meetings at monthly intervals, or more frequently when
directed by Public Works.
B. Attendance Required: Superintendent, major Subcontractors and Suppliers,
City representatives, Design Consultant and its subconsultants as
appropriate for agenda topics for each meeting.
C. Design Consultant will make arrangements for meetings, and for recording minutes.
D. Design Consultant will prepare the agenda and preside at meetings.
E. Provide required information and be prepared to discuss each agenda item.
F. Agenda:
1. Review minutes of previous meeting.
2. Review of construction schedule, pay estimates, cash flow curve,
payroll and compliance submittals.
3. Field observations, problems, and necessary decisions.
4. Identification of problems that impede planned progress.
5. Review of submittal schedule and status of submittals.
6. Review of RFI and RFP status.
7. Modification status.
8. Review of off-site fabrication and delivery schedules. 9. Maintenance of Construction Schedule.
10. Corrective measures to regain Construction Schedule.
11. Planned progress during the succeeding work period.
12. Coordination of projected progress.
13. Maintenance of quality and work standards.
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14. Effect of proposed Modifications on Construction Schedule and Coordination.
15. Other item relating to the Work.
PART 2 PRODUCTS – Not Used.
PART 3 EXECUTION – Not Used.
END OF SECTION
CITY OF SCHERTZ STANDARD SPECIFICATION CONSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHS
SECTION 01321
CONSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHS
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Photographic requirements for construction photographs and submittals.
1.02 DEFINITIONS
A. Pre-construction Photographs: Photographs taken, in sufficient numbers
and detail, prior to Date of Commencement of the Work, to show original construction site conditions.
B. Progress Photographs: Photographs, taken throughout the duration of
construction of regular intervals and from fixed vantage points, pre-
approved by the City, that document progress of the Work.
C. Finished Photographs: Photographs, taken by a professional photographer
near Date of Substantial Completion and before City Council’s acceptance
of the Work, that are suitable for framing and for use in brochures or on the
Internet.
1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Refer to Section 01330, Submittal Procedures, for submittal requirements.
B. Format and Media: Film or digital photography may be used. Submit color
photographs, unless otherwise specified.
1. Prints: Submit each Progress or Pre-construction Photograph print in the three-hole plastic pocket or sleeve, bound in a three-ring notebook. Produce prints on photographic-quality paper approved by
Public Works. Minimum size for Pre-Construction Photograph prints
shall be 3-inches by 5-inches. Progress Photograph prints shall be
8-inches by 10-inches. 2. Film: Use 35 mm or larger color film. Submit negatives used to
make submitted photographs, in 3-hole 8-1/2 inch by 11-inch plastic
sheets with sleeves for negatives.
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3. Digital Photography: Use 2.1 megapixel density or greater for photographs. Scanned photographs must equal or exceed 400 dots
per inch when scanned from 8-inch by 10-inch prints. Submit digital
photographic files on computer disks. Format disks for MS-DOS
(Microsoft Disk Operating System) filing system and in JPEG (Joint
Photographic Experts Group) format.
C. Submittal Quantities and Frequencies.
1. Pre-construction Photographs:
a. For Stipulated Price Contracts, submit two sets of Pre-
construction Photographs, if required, prior to first
Application for Payment.
b. For Unit Price Contracts, submit two sets of Pre-construction
Photographs prior to start of construction operations.
2. Progress Photographs:
a. For Stipulated Price Contracts, submit three sets of Progress
Photographs with each Application for Payment at the times established for submittal of Applications for Payment.
Monthly Applications for Payment shall be deemed
incomplete if not accompanied by the required Progress
Photographs. Contractor’s failure or election to not submit a
monthly Application for Payment shall not affect the requirement for monthly Progress Photographs.
b. Progress Photographs are not required for Unit Price
Contracts unless otherwise specified.
3. Finished Photographs: For Stipulated Price Contracts submit two sets of Finished Photographs, if required, after Date of Substantial
Completion and prior to final payment. Each set shall contain one
11-inch by 14-inch matte finish color photographic print from each of
the two vantage points pre-approved by the City. Vantage points for Finished Photographs will be approved separately from vantage points approved for Progress Photographs. Finished Photographs
are not required for Unit Price Contracts unless otherwise specified.
D. Labeling: Place a label on the back of each photographic print, applied so as to not show through on the front. Labels shall contain the following information:
1. Name of Project, address of Project and GFS Number.
2. Name and address of Contractor.
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3. Date photograph was taken.
4. Location photo taken from and short description of photo subject.
5. Name and address of professional photographer who took the photograph, if applicable.
E. Hand-deliver or transmit prints in standard photographic mailers marked
“Photographs – Do Not Bend”.
F. Photographic prints, negatives, photographic files and disks become the
property of the City. Do not publish photographs without written consent by
the City.
1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Contractor shall be responsible for the quality of and timely execution and
submittal of photographs.
B. For Finished Photographs, Contractor shall use a professional photographer, with five years minimum professional experience in the
Schertz area. Contractor shall submit name, address and credentials of
professional photographers for Public Works’ review and approval.
PART 2 PRODUCTS – Not Used.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHS
A. Prior to commencement of construction operations, photograph the site to
include initial construction corridor, detour routes, and staging or storage areas.
1. For Stipulated Price Contracts, unless specified as a requirement in
other Sections, these photographs are optional for Contractor, but
are highly recommended for areas bounded by other property owners.
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2. Pre-construction photographs are required for Unit Price Contracts. For line projects with scheduled construction segments, take Pre-
construction Photographs prior to commencement of work on each
segment.
B. Prepare Pre-construction Photographs as follows:
1. Show the following information on a non-reflective chalkboard placed
within the picture frame:
a. Job number. b. Project number.
c. Date and time photographs were taken (Automatic date/time
in negative is acceptable).
d. Baseline station, direction of view (i.e. N, S, NW, etc.) and
house number or street address and street name.
2. Pre-construction Photographs shall indicate condition of the
following:
a. Esplanades and boulevards. b. Yards (near side and far side of street).
c. House walks and sidewalks.
d. Curbs.
e. Areas between walks and curbs.
f. Particular features (e.g. yard lights, shrubs, fences, trees).
3. Show date photographs were taken on negatives.
C. Show the location of vantage points and direction of shots on a key plan of the site.
3.02 PROGRESS PHOTOGRAPHS
A. Progress Photographs document monthly advancement of the Work. Select vantage points for each shot so as to best show status of construction and progress since last photograph submittal. Select camera stations that will
require little or no movement or adjustment over the duration of
construction.
B. Take monthly Progress Photographs at regular intervals to coincide with cutoff dates associated with each Application for Payment.
3.03 FINISHED PHOTOGRAPHS
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A. Finished Photographs shall be “staged” and taken by professional photographer to depict the most flattering images of a finished facility. Two
vantage points, from which Finished Photographs will be taken, shall be
agreed to in advance by the City. Photographer shall consider lighting, time
of day, height of eye, landscaping and placement of vehicles, people and
other props in each picture. Filters and post-photography processing may be utilized to achieve a finished product acceptable to the City.
3.04 LOCATION
A. Vantage points, times and conditions for camera stations and photography for Progress and Finished Photographs shall be mutually agreed upon by
the City, Contractor and Photographer. Progress Photograph vantage
points may be changed by mutual agreement as the Work progresses, at no
additional cost to the City.
END OF SECTION
CITY OF SCHERTZ STANDARD SPECIFICATION CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
SECTION 01325
CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Provide Construction Schedules for the Work included in this Contract in
accordance with requirements in this Section. Create Construction Schedule using Critical Plat Method (CPM) computer software capable of
mathematical analysis of Precedence Diagramming Method (PDM) plan.
Provide printed activity listings and bar charts in format described in this
Section.
B. Combine activity listings and bar charts with narrative report to form
Construction Schedule submittal for Public Works.
1.02 SCHEDULING STAFF
A. Employ or retain services of individual experienced in CPM scheduling for
duration of the Contract. Individual shall cooperate with Public Works and update schedule monthly as required to indicate current status of the Work.
1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Conform to requirements of Section 01330-Submittal Procedures.
B. During preconstruction meetings, as described in Section 01312-Coordination and Meetings, provide sample bar charts and activity listings
produced from scheduling software proposed. Scheduling software is
subject to review by Public Works and must meet requirements provided in
this Section. Public Works will provide review of samples within seven days
of submittal.
C. Within 21 days of receipt of approval of Contractor’s format, or 30 days of
Notice to Proceed, whichever is later, submit proposed Construction
Schedule for review. Base Construction Schedule submittal on the following:
1. Level of detail and number of activities required in schedule are
dependent on project type.
a. For wastewater projects, categorize work type
b. For projects with multiple types of tasks within scope,
indicate types of work separately within schedule.
c. For projects with work at different physical locations or
service areas, or different facilities within a site, indicate
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each location or facility separately within schedule. Show work on each floor of multi-story building as separate tasks.
d. For projects with multiple crafts or significant Subcontractor
components, indicate elements separately within schedule.
2. Unless permitted by Public Works, each scheduled task shall be same as Schedule of Values line item, and vice versa.
3. For projects with Major Unit Price Work, indicate Shop Drawing
submittal and review, purchase, delivery, and Installation dates on
Project schedule. Include activities for testing, adjustment, and delivering O&M manuals.
4. No task except the acquisition of Major Unit Price Work shall represent
more than one percent of Original Contract Price for facility projects
and three percent of Original Contract Price for other projects. Duration of tasks may not exceed 40 calendar days.
5. For projects where operating facilities are involved, identify each period
of work that will impact any process or operation in the schedule and
that must be agreed to by Public Works and facility operator prior to starting work in the area.
C. Construction Schedule submittals shall include:
1. Printed bar charts that meet criteria outlines in this Section and are produced by Contractor’s approved scheduling software;
2. Activity listings that meet criteria outlined in this Section and are
produced by Contractor’s approved scheduling software; and 3. A predecessor/successor listing sorted by Activity ID that meets
criteria outlines in this Section and is produced by Contractor’s
scheduling software.
4. A logic network diagram is required with the first Construction Schedule submittal for facilities projects.
5. Prepare and submit graphic or tabular display of estimated monthly
billings (i.e. cash flow curve for the Work) with the first schedule submittal. This information is not required in monthly updates, unless significant changes in work require re-submittal of schedule for
review. Display shall allocate units indicated in bid schedule or
Schedule of Values to Construction Schedule activities. Weighted
allocation are acceptable, where appropriate. Dollar value associated with each allocated unit will be spread across the duration
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of that activity on a monthly basis. Total for each month and cumulative total will be indicated. These monthly forecasts are only
for Public Work’s planning purposes. Monthly payments for actual
work completed will be made in accordance with General Conditions.
6. Narrative Report that provides the information outlines in this Section.
E. No payment will be made until Public Works approves Construction
Schedule and billing forecast.
F. If Contractor desires to make changes in its method of operating and
scheduling, after Public Works has reviewed original schedule, notify Public
Works in writing, stating reasons for changes. When Public Works
considers these changes to be significant, Contractor may be required to
revise and resubmit for review all or affected portion of Contractor’s Construction Schedule to show effect of the Work.
G. Upon written request from Public Works, revise and submit for review all or
any part of Construction Schedule submittal to reflect changed conditions in
the Work or deviations made from original schedule.
H. Updated Construction Schedule with actual start and actual finish dates,
percent complete, and remaining duration of each activity shall be submitted
monthly. Data date used in updating monthly Construction Schedule shall
be the same date as used in monthly Payment Application. Monthly update of Construction Schedule is required for monthly Payment Application to be
processed for payment.
1.04 SCHEDULING COMPUTER SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
A. Contractor’s scheduling software shall be capable of creating bar charts and activity listings, which can be sorted by various fields (i.e. Activity ID, Early
Start, Total Float, Area Code, Specification Section Number, and
Subcontractor). Use software capable of producing logic network diagrams.
B. Use scheduling software capable of producing activity listings and bar charts with the following information for each activity in the schedule:
1. Activity ID
2. Activity Description
3. Estimated (Original) Duration
4. Remaining Duration
5. Actual Duration
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6. Early Start Date
7. Late Start Date
8. Early Finish Date
9. Late Finish Date
10. Free Float
11. Total Float
12. Activity Codes (such as Area Code, Work Type, Specification
Section, Subcontractor)
C. Use scheduling software capable of printing calendars using mathematical
analysis of schedule, indicating standard workdays of week and scheduled holidays.
D. Use scheduling software capable of printing activity listing that indicates
predecessors and successors, lag factors and lag relationships used in
creating logic of the schedule.
E. Use scheduling software to provide monthly time in Bar Chart format and
scale with 12-month scale not to exceed one page width. Bar charts may
be printed or plotted on 8-1/2 inch by 11 inch, 8-1/2 inch by 14 inch or 11 by
17 inch sheet sizes. Over-size plots are not acceptable.
1.05 NARRATIVE SCHEDULE REPORT
A. Narrative schedule report shall list activities started this month, activities
completed this month, activities continues this month, activities scheduled to
start or complete next month, problems encountered this month, and actions taken to solve these problems.
B. Narrative schedule report shall describe changes made to Construction
Schedule logic (i.e. changes in predecessors and lags), activities added to schedule, activities deleted from schedule , any other changes made to the schedule other than addition of actual start dates and actual finish dates and
changes of data date and remaining durations for re-calculation of
mathematical analysis.
PART 2 PRODUCTS – Not Used.
PART 3 EXECUTION
END OF SECTION
CITY OF SCHERTZ STANDARD SPECIFICATION CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE (BAR CHART)
SECTION 01326
CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE (BAR CHART)
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Provide an initial Construction Schedule as required by this section for the Work. Do not start construction until Public Works reviews the schedule.
1.02 FORM AND CONTENT OF INITIAL CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
A. Bar Chart:
1. Show major construction activities such as pipe laying, by traffic
control phases or other approved key areas; tunnel construction,
pavement removal, pavement replacement, pressure testing,
chlorination, clean up and punch list as separate activities on the schedule.
2. Show week duration for each activity.
3. Show separate activities for each Shop Drawing and Product Data submittal critical to timely completion. Show submittal dates and
dates Public Works needs to provide approved submittals.
4. Provide separate horizontal bar for each activity. List start and finish
date for each activity at left side of diagram.
5. Horizontal Time Scale: Identify first work day of each week.
6. Scale and Spacing: Notes must be legible. Allow space for notations and future revisions.
7. Order of Listings: Order bar charts listings by phases or other
approved groups of activities that are contiguous. List activities in
chronological order within each phase or group. B. Narrative Description:
1. Submit narrative descriptions of anticipated work sequences as
indicated by the sequence of activities presented in the schedule.
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2. Discuss any activity that affects the public (such as phases of traffic control), interaction with specific forces of the City (such as valve
operation, chlorination and testing) or other associated contractors.
1.03 PROGRESS REVISIONS
A. Submit progress revisions or necessary information to complete and
process Payment Applications. When required, re-submittals for rejected
revisions must be submitted and reviewed prior to the following month’s
processing of a Payment Application. The following month’s Payment
Application will not be processed until the re-submittal is reviewed and required progress revisions are received.
B. Provide a narrative report to describe:
1. Major changes in scope.
2. Revised projections in progress, completion, or changes in activity
duration.
3. Other identifiable changes.
4. Problem areas, anticipated delays, and the impact on schedule.
5. Corrective action recommended and its effect.
6. Effect of changes on schedules or other contractors.
7. Product delivery lead times.
C. Include additional data with Bar Chart described in Paragraph 1.03A of this Section:
1. Show original dates for each activity in the approved initial progress
schedule by narrow bar next to a wider bar for the current schedule. 2. Show date each activity actually started or finished when an event has
occurred. Clearly identify actual dates in two right-most columns in left
portion of an 11 by 17 inch chart.
3. Indicate the percentage progress to the date of submittal for each activity.
1.04 SUBMITTALS
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A. Submit the initial progress schedule within 15 days after award of contract. Public Works will review the schedule and return a reviewed copy within 21
days after receipt.
B. Cut-off dates for progress revisions may be as early as the 20th of the month
to avoid delaying processing of Payment Applications. Use the cut-off date for the first approved revision for further revisions.
C. When required, re-submit within seven days after return of review copy.
D. Include connecting lines between bars in the schedule to indicate the sequence that activities will be accomplished. Connecting lines when the
activity’s start or finish is modified will identify impact of preceding or
succeeding activities. Submit a minimum of six copies of the bar chart on
11 by 17 inch opaque reproductions. Public Works will retain five copies
and return the remaining copy.
PART 2 PRODUCTS – Not Used.
PART 3 EXECUTION– Not Used.
END OF SECTION
CITY OF SCHERTZ STANDARD SPECIFICATION SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES
SECTION 01330
SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Submittal procedures for:
1. Schedule of Values
2. Construction Schedules and Cash Flow Curve (billing forecast).
3. Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples.
4. Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Data
5. Manufacturer’s Certificates
6. Construction Photographs.
7. Project Record Documents and monthly certificate.
8. Video Tapes.
9. Design Mixes.
1.02 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES
A. Scheduling and Handling:
1. Submit Shop Drawings, data and Samples for related components as
required by Specifications and Public Works.
2. Schedule submittals well in advance of need for construction Products. Allow time for delivery of Products after submittal
approval.
3. Develop submittal schedule that allows sufficient time for initial review, correction, resubmission and final review of all submittals. Allow a minimum of 30 days for initial review. Public Works will
review and return submittals to Contractor as expeditiously as
possible but time required for review will vary depending on
complexity and quantity of data submitted.
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4. Public Work’s review of submittals covers only general conformity to Drawings, Specifications and dimensions that affect layout.
Contractor is responsible for quantity determination. No quantities
will be verified by Public Works. Contractor is responsible for errors,
omissions or deviations from Contract requirements; review of
submittals does not relieve Contractor from the obligation to furnish required items in accordance with Drawings and Specifications.
5. Submit five copies of documents unless otherwise specified.
6. Revise and resubmit submittals as required. Identify all changes made since previous submittal.
7. Assume risk for fabricated Products delivered prior to approval. Do
not incorporate Products into the Work, or include payment for
Products in periodic progress payments, until approved by Public Works.
B. Transmittal Form and Numbering:
1. Transmit each submittal to Public Works with Transmittal letter which includes:
a. Date and submittal number.
b. Project title and number.
c. Names of Contractor, Subcontractor, Supplier and Manufacturer.
d. Identification of Product being supplied.
e. Location of where Product is to be Installed.
f. Applicable Specification section number. 2. Identify deviations from Contract documents clouding submittal
drawings. Itemize and detail on separate 8 ½ by 11 inch sheets
entitled “DEVIATIONS FOR ______________.” When no deviations
exist, submit a sheet stating no deviations exist. 3. Have design deviations signed and sealed by an appropriate design
professional, registered in the State of Texas.
4. Sequentially number transmittal letters beginning with number one. Use original number for re-submittals with an alphabetic suffix (i.e., 2A for the first re-submittal 2, or 15C for third re-submittal of submittal
15, etc.) Show only one type of work or Product on each submittal.
Mixed submittals will not be accepted.
C. Contractor’s Stamp:
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1. Apply Contractor’s Stamp certifying that the items have been
reviewed in detail by Contractor and that they comply with Contract
requirements, except as noted by requested variances.
2. As a minimum, Contractor’s Stamp shall include:
a. Contractor’s name
b. Job number
c. Submittal number
d. Certification statement Contractor has reviewed submittal and it is in compliance with the Contract.
e. Signature line for Contractor.
D. Submittals will be returned with of the following Responses:
1. “ACKNOWLEDGE RECIEPT” when no response and re-submittal is
required.
2. “NO EXCEPTION” when sufficient information has been supplied to
determine that item described is accepted and that no re-submittal is required.
3. “EXCEPTIONS AS NOTED” when sufficient information has been
supplied to determine that item will be acceptable subject to
changes, or exceptions, which will be clearly stated. When exceptions require additional changes, the changes must be
submitted for approval. Re-submittal is not required when exceptions
required no further changes.
4. “REJECTED-RE-SUBMIT” when submittal does not contain sufficient information, or when information provided does not meet Contract
requirements. Additional data or details requested by Public Works
must be submitted to obtain approval.
1.03 MANUFACTURER’S CERTIFICATES
A. When required by Specification sections, submit manufacturer’s certificate
of compliance for review by Public Works.
B. Place Contractor’s Stamp on front of certification. C. Submit supporting reference data, affidavits, and certifications as
appropriate.
D. Product certificates may be recent or from previous test results, but must be acceptable to Public Works.
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1.04 DESIGN MIXES
A. When required by Specification sections, submit design mixes for review.
B. Place Contractor’s Stamp, as specified in this Section, on the front of each
design mix.
C. Mark each mix to identify proportions, gradations, and additives fro each
class and type of mix submitted. Include applicable test results from
samples for each mix. Perform tests and certifications within 12 months of
the date of the submittal.
D. Maintain copies of approved mixes at mixing plant.
1.05 CHANGES TO CONTRACT
A. Changes to Contract may be initiated by completing a Request for Information form. Public Works will provide a response to Contractor by
completing the form and returning it to Contractor.
1. If Contractor agrees that the response will result in no increase in
cost or time, a Minor Change in the Work will be issued by Public Works.
2. If Contractor and Public Works agree that an increase in time or cost
is warranted, Public Works will forward the Request for Proposal for
negotiation of a Change Order.
PART 2 PRODUCTS – Not Used.
PART 3 EXECUTION– Not Used.
END OF SECTION
CITY OF SCHERTZ SHOP DRAWINGS, STANDARD SPECIFICATION PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES
SECTION 01340
SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Methods, schedules, and processes to be followed for Shop Drawings, Product Data and Sample submittals.
1.02 REQUIREMENT
A. Submit Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples as required by General Conditions and Specification sections, using procedures specified in Section
01330-Submittal Procedures and the requirements of this Section.
B. Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples are not considered Contract
documents.
1.03 SHOP DRAWINGS/SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE
A. Submit a separate Shop Drawing submittal schedule at same time the
Construction Schedule is submitted. List Products for which Shop Drawings and other submittals are required in the order that they appear in
Specifications. Include Product Data and Sample submittals in the
schedule. Payment Applications or Certificates for Payment will not be
processed until Public Works has approved the Shop Drawing submittal
schedule.
1.04 SHOP DRAWINGS
A. Submit a minimum of five sets of Shop Drawings and Product Data in a form and quality suitable for microfilming. Review and sign Shop Drawings indicating compliance with the Contract.
B. Place Contractor’s Stamp on each drawing as described in Section 01330-
Submittal Procedures. C. Show the following accurately and distinctly:
1. Field and erection dimensions;
2. Arrangement and section views;
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3. Relation to adjacent materials or structure, including complete information for making connections between the Work and work
under other contracts;
4. Types of Products and finishes;
5. Parts list and descriptions;
6. Assembly drawings of equipment components and accessories
showing respective positions and relationships to the complete
equipment package;
7. Identify details by referencing drawing sheet and detail numbers,
schedule or room numbers as shown on the Contract drawings,
where necessary for clarity.
D. Scale drawings to provide a true representation of the specific equipment or
item furnished.
E. Coordinate and submit components, necessary for Public Works to
adequately review submittal, as a complete package. Reproduction of the Drawings for use in Shop Drawings is not allowed.
F. For major changes to original documents, submit Computer-Aided Design
(CAD) drawings on a media acceptable to Public Works.
1.05 PRODUCT DATA
A. Submit Product Data for review as required in Specifications.
B. Place Contractor’s stamp, on each data item submitted, as described in Section 01330-Submittal Procedures.
C. Mark each copy to identify applicable Products, models, and options to be
used in the Work. Where required by Specifications, supplement manufacturer’s standard data to provide information unique to the Work.
D. Give manufacturers, trade name, model or catalog designation and
applicable reference standard for Products specified only by reference
standards. E. Pre-approved and Pre-qualified Products.
1. For “pre-approved”, “pre-qualified” and “approved” Products named
in the City standard product list, provide an appropriate list
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designation, as described in Section 01630-Product Substitution Procedures, within 30 days after Notice to Proceed.
2. For Products proposed as alternates to “approved” products, provide
information required to demonstrate that the proposed Products meet
the level of quality and performance criteria of the “approved” product.
1.06 SAMPLES
A. Submit Samples for review as required by Specifications. Have Samples reviewed and signed by a Registered Professional.
B. Place Contractor’s stamp on each Sample or firmly attach a sheet of paper
with Contractor’s stamp, as described in Section 01330-Submittal
Procedures.
C. Submit the number of Samples specified in Specifications; Public Works will
retain one.
D. Reviewed Samples that may be used in the Work are identified in Specifications.
PART 2 PRODUCTS – Not Used.
PART 3 EXECUTION – Not Used.
END OF SECTION
CITY OF SCHERTZ STANDARD SPECIFICATION TPDES REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 01410
TPDES REQUIREMENTS
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Documentation to be prepared and signed by Contractor before
conducting construction operations, in accordance with the Texas
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Construction General
Permit Number TXR 150000 (the Construction General Permit).
B. Implementation, maintenance inspection, and termination of storm water pollution prevention control measures including, but not limited to,
erosion and sediment controls, storm water management plans, waste
collection and disposal, off-site vehicle tracking, and other appropriate
practices shown on the Drawings or specified elsewhere in the Contract.
C. Review of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3)
implementation in a meeting with Public Works prior to start of construction.
1.02 DEFINITIONS
A. Commencement of Construction Activities: The exposure of soil
resulting from activities such as clearing, grading, and excavating.
B. Large Construction Activity: Project that:
1. disturbs five acres or more, or
2. disturbs less than five acres but is part of a larger common plan of development that will disturb five acres or more of land.
C. Small Construction Activity: Project that:
1. disturbs one or more acres but less than five acres, or
2. disturbs less than one acre but is part of a larger common plan of
development that will ultimately disturb one or more acres but less than five acres.
D. TPDES Operator:
1. The Contractor shall be the operator as defined by TPDES
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General Permit. The operator will prepare, submit SWP3 plans and permits and have day-to-day operational control of the construction
activities which are necessary to ensure compliance with the
SWP3 for the site or other Construction General Permit conditions.
E. Municipal Separate Storm Water Sewer System (MS4) Operator:
1. The City of Schertz Public Works is the MS4 Operator who
maintains the streets, channels, gutters, ditches or anything else
that is publicly owned, designed or used to collect or transport
storm water.
PART 2 PRODUCTS -Not Used
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 SITE SPECIFIC STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (SWP3)
A. Prepare a SWP3 following TCEQ Part III of the Construction General
Permit Number 150000.
B. Update or revise the SWP3 as needed during the construction following
Part III, Section E of the Construction General Permit.
C. Submit the SWP3 and any updates or revisions to Public Works for
review and address comments prior to commencing, or continuing,
construction activities.
3.02 NOTICE OF INTENT For Large Construction Activity
A. Prepare and submit TCEQ Form 20022 Notice of Intent (NOI) for Storm
Water Discharges Associated with Construction Activity under the TPDES Construction General Permit (TXR 150000). See TCEQ website
for Storm Water Permits for Construction:
http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/nav/permits/wq_construction.html
B. Submission of the Notice of Intent form to TCEQ is required a
minimum of seven days before Commencement of Construction Activities.
C. The Contractor shall provide Public Works with copies of submitted notifications and associated records of payment.
3.03 CONSTRUCTION SITE NOTICE FOR SMALL CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY
A. Prepare and post the Construction Site Notice, to TPDES General Permit
TXR 150000, "Construction Site Notice". See TCEQ website for Storm
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Water Permits for Construction: http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/nav/permits/wq_construction.html
B. At least 2 days before beginning construction, provide a copy of the site notice to the operator of any Municipal Separate Storm Water Sewer
System (MS4) into which storm water will be discharged.
C. Adhere to the requirements of General Permit TXR 150000 and no notice
of intent (NOI), notice of termination (NOT), or fee is required under this
option—as long as the requirements of this general permit are followed
3.04 CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
A. Fill out TPDES Operator's Information form, ATTACHMENT 3 of this
Section 01410, including Contractor's name, address, and telephone
number, and the names of persons or firms responsible for maintenance and inspection of erosion and sediment control measures. Use multiple
copies as required to document full information.
B. Contractor and Subcontractors shall sign and date the Contractor's /
Subcontractor's Certification for TPDES Permitting, ATTACHMENT 4 of
this Section 01410. Include this certification with other Project certification
forms.
C. Submit properly completed certification forms to Public Works for
review before beginning construction operations.
D. Conduct inspections in accordance with TCEQ requirements. Ensure persons or firms responsible for maintenance and inspection of erosion
and sediment control measures read, fill out, sign, and date the Erosion
Control Contractor's Certification for Inspection and Maintenance. Use
the Construction Inspection Form, ATTACHMENT 5 of this Section
01410; and the City of Schertz Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Construction Site Inspection Report, ATTACHMENT 6 of this Section
01410 to record maintenance inspections and repairs.
3.05 RETENTION OF RECORDS
A. Keep a copy of this document and the SWP3 in a readily accessible
location at the construction site from Commencement of Construction
Activity until submission of the Notice of Termination (NOT) for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Construction Activity under TPDES Construction General Permit (TXR 150000). Contractors with day-to-day
operational control over SWP3 implementation shall have a copy of the
SWP3 available at a central location, on-site, for the use of all operators
and those identified as having responsibilities under the SWP3. Upon
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submission of the NOT, submit all required forms and a copy of the SWP3 with all revisions to Public Works.
3.06 REQUIRED NOTICES
A. Post the following notices from effective date of the SWP3 until date of final site stabilization as defined in the Construction General Permit:
1. Post the TPDES permit number for Large Construction Activity or
a signed TCEQ Construction Site Notice for Small Construction
Activity.
2. Post notices near the main entrance of the construction site in a
prominent place for public viewing. Post name and telephone
number of Contractor's local contact person, brief project
description and location of the SWP3.
a. If posting near a main entrance is not feasible due to
safety concerns, coordinate posting of notice with Public Works to conform to requirements of the Construction General Permit.
b. If Project is a linear construction project (e.g.: road,
utilities, etc.), post notice in a publicly accessible location near active construction. Move notice as necessary.
3. Post a notice to equipment and vehicles operators, instructing them to stop, check, and clean tires of debris and mud before driving
onto traffic lanes. Post at each stabilized construction exit area.
4. Post a notice of waste disposal procedures in a readily visible
location on site.
3.07 ON-SITE WASTE MATERIAL STORAGE
A. On-site waste material storage shall be self-contained and shall
satisfy appropriate local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
B. Prepare list of waste material to be stored on-site. Update list as
necessary to include up-to-date information. Keep a copy of updated list
with the SWP3.
C. Prepare description of controls to reduce pollutants generated from on-
site storage. Include storage practices necessary to minimize exposure of materials to storm water, and spill prevention and response measures consistent with best management practices. Keep a copy of
the description with the SWP3
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3.08 NOTICE OF TERMINATION
A. Submit a Notice of Termination (NOT),to TCEQ within 30 days after:
1. Final stabilization has been achieved on all portions of the site that
are the responsibility of the Contractor; or
2. Another operator has assumed control over all areas of the site
that have not been stabilized; and
3. All silt fences and other temporary erosion controls have either
been removed, are scheduled to be removed as defined in the
SWP3, or transferred to a new operator if the new operator has
sought permit coverage.
END OF SECTION
CITY OF SCHERTZ STANDARD SPECIFICATION TPDES REQUIREMENTS
ATTACHMENT 1
Notice of Intent
(Most up-to-date version to be obtained from TCEQ website
http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/nav/permits/wq_construction.html also available for electronic submittal)
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ATTACHMENT 2
Construction Site Notice
(Most up-to-date version can be obtained from TCEQ website
http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/nav/permits/wq_construction.html also available for electronic submittal)
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ATTACHMENT 3
TPDES OPERATOR'S INFORMATION
Owner's Name and Address: City of Schertz
Mr. ______________________________
(City Official)
(Department) _________________________________ 1400 Schertz Parkway
Schertz, Texas 78154
(210) 619-1000
Contractors' Names and Addresses:
Contractor General: __________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Telephone:
Site Superintendent: ______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Telephone:
Erosion Control and Maintenance Inspection: _________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
Telephone:
Subcontractors’ Names and Address: ____________________________ _______________________________ ____________________________ _______________________________
____________________________ _______________________________ ____________________________ _______________________________ ____________________________ _______________________________
Telephone Telephone
Note: Insert name, address, and telephone number of person or firms
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ATTACHMENT 4
CONTRACTOR'S / SUBCONTRACTOR'S
CERTIFICATION FOR TPDES PERMITTING
I certify under penalty of law that I understand the terms and conditions of TPDES General
Permit No. TXR150000 and the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan for the construction
site identified as part of this certification.
Signature: ________________________________________________________
Name: (printed or typed) _______________________________________________
Title: ____________________________________________________________
Company: _______________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________
Date: ____________________________________________________________
Signature: ________________________________________________________
Name: (printed or typed) _______________________________________________
Title: ____________________________________________________________
Company: _______________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________
Date: ____________________________________________________________
Signature: ________________________________________________________
Name: (printed or typed) _______________________________________________
Title: ____________________________________________________________
Company: _______________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________
Date: ____________________________________________________________
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ATTACHMENT 5
Storm Water Construction Site Inspection Report
General Information
Project Name
NPDES Tracking No. Location
Date of Inspection Start/End Time
Inspector’s Name(s)
Inspector’s Title(s)
Inspector’s Contact
Information
Describe present phase of
construction
Type of Inspection
Regular Pre-storm event During storm event Post-storm event
Weather Information
Has it rained since the last inspection?
Yes No
If yes, provide:
Storm Start Date & Time: Storm Duration (hrs): Approximate Rainfall (in):
Weather at time of this inspection?
Do you suspect that discharges may have occurred since the last inspection?
Yes No
Are there any discharges at the time of inspection?
Yes No
Site-specific BMPs
Number the structural and non-structural BMPs identified in your SWPPP on your site map and list them below (add as
many BMPs as necessary). Carry a copy of this numbered site map with you during your inspections. This list will help
ensure that you are inspecting all required BMPs at your site. Customize this section as needed.
BMP Description BMP Installed
and Operating
Properly?
Corrective Action Needed Date for corrective
action/responsible
person
1 Yes No
2 Yes No
3 Yes No
4 Yes No
5 Yes No
6 Yes No
7 Yes No
8 Yes No
9 Yes No
10 Yes No
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BMP Description BMP Installed
and Operating
Properly?
Corrective Action Needed Date for corrective
action/responsible
person
11 Yes No
12 Yes No
13 Yes No
14 Yes No
15 Yes No
16 Yes No
17 Yes No
18 Yes No
19 Yes No
20 Yes No
Below are some general site issues that should be assessed during inspections. Please customize this list as needed for
conditions at your site.
Overall Site Issues
BMP/activity Implemented? Maintained? Corrective Action Date for
corrective
action/responsible
person
1 Are all slopes and
disturbed areas not
actively being worked
properly stabilized?
Yes No Yes No
2 Are natural resource areas
(e.g., streams, wetlands,
mature trees, etc.)
protected with barriers or
similar BMPs?
Yes No Yes No
3 Are perimeter controls
and sediment barriers
adequately installed
(keyed into substrate) and
maintained?
Yes No Yes No
4 Are discharge points and
receiving waters free of
sediment deposits?
Yes No Yes No
5 Are storm drain inlets
properly protected?
Yes No Yes No
6 Is there evidence of
sediment being tracked
into the street?
Yes No Yes No
7 Is trash/litter from work
areas collected and placed
in covered dumpsters?
Yes No Yes No
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BMP/activity Implemented? Maintained? Corrective Action Date for
corrective
action/responsible
person
8 Are washout facilities
(e.g., paint, stucco,
concrete) available,
clearly marked, and
maintained?
Yes No Yes No
9 Are vehicle and
equipment fueling,
cleaning, and
maintenance areas free of
spills, leaks, or any other
deleterious material?
Yes No Yes No
10 Are materials that are
potential stormwater
contaminants stored
inside or under cover?
Yes No Yes No
11 Are non-stormwater
discharges (e.g., wash
water, dewatering)
properly controlled?
Yes No Yes No
12 (Other)
Yes No Yes No
13 (Other)
Yes No Yes No
Certification statement:
“I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in
accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gathered and evaluated the information
submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for
gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete.
I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and
imprisonment for knowing violations.”
Print name: _________________________________________________________________________
Signature: __________________________________________________________________________________
Date: ____________________________________________
CITY OF SCHERTZ STANDARD SPECIFICATION TPDES REQUIREMENTS
ATTACHMENT 6
City of Schertz
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Construction Site Inspection Report
TPDES/EPA Permit Number___________
DATE ____________
No exceptions noted.
The following must be corrected prior to continuing work:
Public Notice improperly posted
Initial Construction Site Inspection Report information requires updating
Copy of NOI not on site
Storm water pollution prevention plan not on site
Erosion and sediment controls improperly installed
Erosion and sediment control devices improperly maintained
Fueling or washout areas not properly protected
Portocan or other sanitary facilities not properly protected
Self-inspection and maintenance records incomplete
Sediment from site outside area of construction
Other (see description below)
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Please Contact the Public Works at
10 Commercial Place, Bldg #2, Schertz, Texas 78154
210-619-1800 fax 210-619-1849
Once the above items have been corrected, call to arrange for re-inspection. No further inspections for
any construction related activity shall be made until the above items have been corrected.
_____________________________________ _____________________________________
Inspector's Signature Contractor's Signature
__________________________________ ________________________________
Inspector's Name Contractor's Name
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ATTACHMENT 7
Notice of Termination
(Most up-to-date version can be obtained from TCEQ website
http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/nav/permits/wq_construction.html
also available for electronic submittal)
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CITY OF SCHERTZ STANDARD SPECIFICATION REFERENCE STANDARDS
SECTION 01422
REFERENCE STANDARDS
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Section includes general quality assurance as related to Reference
Standards and a list of references.
1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. For Products or workmanship specified by association, trade, or Federal
Standards, comply with requirements of the standard, except when more
rigid requirements are specified or are required by applicable codes.
B. Conform to reference standard by date of issue current on the date as stated in the General Conditions.
C. Request clarification from Public Works before proceeding should specified
reference standards conflict with Contract documents.
1.03 SCHEDULE OF REFERENCES
AASHTO American Association of State Highway
And Transportation Officials
444 North Capitol Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20001
ACI American Concrete Institute
P.O. Box 9094 Farmington Hills, MI 48333-9094
AGC Associated General Contractors of America
333 John Carlyle Street
Alexandria, VA 22314 AI Asphalt Institute
Research Park Drive
P.O. Box 14052
Lexington, KY 40512 AITC American Institute of Timber Construction 7012 S. Revere Parkway, Suite 140
Englewood, CO 80112
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AISC American Institute of Steel Construction
One East Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
AISI American Iron and Steel Institute 1101 17t Street NW, Suite 1300
Washington, DC 20036
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Three Park Avenue New York, NY 10016
ANSI American National Standards Institute
1819 L Street NW
Sixth Floor Washington, DC 20036
APA American Plywood Association
Box 11700
Tacoma, WA 98411
API American Petroleum Institute
1220 L Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
AREA American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way-
Association
8201 Corporate Drive, Suite 1125
Landover, Maryland 20785 ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
100 Barr Harbor Drive
West Conshohocken, PA 19428
AWPA American Wood-Preservers’ Association P.O. Box 5690
Granbury, Texas 76049
CITY OF SCHERTZ STANDARD SPECIFICATION REFERENCE STANDARDS
AWS American Welding Society
550 NW 42nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33126
AWWA American Water Works Association
6666 West Quincy Avenue
Denver, CO 80235
COS City of Schertz 1400 Schertz Pkwy
Schertz, Texas 78154
CLFMI Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute
9891 Broken Land Parkway, Suite 300 Columbia, MD 21046
CRSI Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute
933 Plum Grove Road
Schaumburg, UL. 60173-4758
EJMA Expansion Joint Manufacturers Association
25 North Broadway
Tarrytown, NY 10591
FS Federal Standardized Documents
General Services Administration
Specifications Unit (WFSIS)
7th and D Streets, S.W. Washington, DC 20406
ICEA Insulated Cable Engineer Association
P.O. Box 440
S. Yarmouth, MA. 02664 IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
445 Hoes Lane
P.O. Box 440
Piscataway, NJ 08855-459 ISA International Society of Arboriculture
P.O. Box 3129
Champaign, IL. 61826-3129
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MIL Military Specifications
General Services Administration
Specifications Unit (WFSIS)
7th and D Streets, S.W. Washington, DC 20406
NACE National Association of Corrosion Engineers
1440 South Creek Drive
Schertz, Texas 77084-4906
NEMA National Electrical Manufacturer’s Association
1300 North 17th Street, Suite 1847
Rosslyn, VA. 22209
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
1 Batterymarch Park
P.O. Box 9101
Quincy, MA. 02269-9101
OSHA Occupational Safety Health Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
Office of Public Affairs – Room N3647
Washington, DC. 20210
PCA Portland Cement Association
5420 Old Orchard Road
Skokie, IL 60077-1083
PCI Prestressed Concrete Institute 209 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL. 60606
SDI Steel Deck Institute P.O. Box 25 Fox River Grove, IL. 60021
SSPC Society for Protective Coatings (Steel Structures Painting
Council) 40 24th Street, Sixth Floor Pittsburgh, PA. 15222
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TAC Texas Administrative Code
http://info.sos.state.tx.us/pls/pub/readtac$ext.viewtac P.O. Box 13087 Library MC-196
Austin, Texas 78711-3087
TxDOT Texas Department of Transportation 125 East 11th Street
Austin, Texas 78701-2483
UL Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc.
333 Pfingston Road Northbrook, IL 60062
UNI-BELL UNI-BELL Pipe Association
2655 Villa Creek Drive, Suite 155
Dallas, Texas 75234
PART 2 PRODUCTS – Not Used.
PART 3 EXECUTION – Not Used.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 01450
CONTRACTOR’S QUALITY CONTROL
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Quality assurance and control of Installation and manufacturer’s field services and reports.
1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CONTROL OF INSTALLATION
A. Monitor quality control over Suppliers, manufacturers, Products, Services, Site Conditions and Workmanship, to produce work of specified quality at
no additional cost to the City.
B. Comply fully with manufacturer’s Installation Instructions, including each
step in sequence.
C. Request clarification from Public Works before proceeding should
manufacturer’s instructions conflict with the Contract.
D. Comply with specified standards as minimum requirements for the Work except when more stringent tolerances, codes, or specified requirements
indicate higher standards or more precise workmanship.
E. Perform the Work by persons qualified to produce a specified level of
workmanship.
1.03 REFERENCES
A. Obtain copies of standards and maintain at job site when required by individual Specification sections.
1.04 MANUFACTURERS’ FIELD SERVICES AND REPORTS
A. When specified in individual Specification sections, or as required by Public Works, provide Product suppliers’ or manufacturers’ technical representative to observe site conditions, conditions of surfaces and
Installation, quality of workmanship, start-up of equipment, operator training,
testing, adjusting and balancing of equipment a applicable and to initiate
required operation. Conform to minimum time requirements for start-up operations and operator training when provided in Specification sections.
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B. At Public Work’s request, submit qualifications of manufacturers’ representative to Public Works 15 days in advance of required
representatives’ services. Representative is subject to approval by Public
Works.
C. Manufacturers’ representative shall report observations and site decisions or instructions given to applicators or installers that are supplemental or
contrary to a manufacturer’s written instructions. Submit report within 14
days of observation to Public Works for review.
PART 2 PRODUCTS – Not Used.
PART 3 EXECUTION – Not Used.
END OF SECTION
CITY OF SCHERTZ STANDARD SPECIFICATION INSPECTION SERVICES
SECTION 01452
INSPECTION SERVICES
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Inspection services and references
1.02 INSPECTION
A. Public Works will appoint an Inspector to represent the City and perform inspections, tests, and other services specified in individual Specification
Sections.
B. Public Works may also appoint, employ, and pay an independent firm to
provide additional inspection or construction management services as indicated in Section 01454 -Testing Laboratory Services.
C. The independent firm will submit reports to Public Works, indicating
observations and results of tests and indicating compliance or
noncompliance with Contract requirements.
D. Contractor shall assist and cooperate with the Inspector; furnish samples of
materials, design mix, equipment, tools, and storage.
E. Contractor shall notify Public Works 24 hours prior to expected time for operations requiring services.
F. Contractor shall sign and acknowledge reports for Inspector.
PART 2 PRODUCTS – Not Used.
PART 3 EXECUTION – Not Used.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 01454
TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Testing laboratory services and Contractor responsibilities related to those services.
1.02 REFERENCES
A. ASTM C 1077-Standard Practice for Laboratories Testing Concrete and Concrete Aggregates for Use in Construction and Criteria for Laboratory
Evaluation.
B. ASTM D 3666-Standard Specification for Minimum Requirements for
Agencies Testing and Inspecting Bituminous Paving Materials.
C. ASTM D 3740-Standard Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies
Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in
Engineering Design and Construction.
D. ASTM E 329-Standard Specification for Minimum Requirements for
Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Materials Used in
Construction.
E. ISO/TEC Guide 25-General Requirements for the Competence of Calibration and Testing Laboratories.
1.03 SELECTION AND PAYMENT
A. The City will select, employ, and pay for services of an independent testing laboratory to perform inspection and testing identified in Part 3 of individual
Specification sections.
B. Contractor shall employ and pay for services of an independent testing laboratory or laboratories to perform inspection and testing identified in Part 2 of individual Specification sections.
C. Employment of a testing laboratory by the City shall not relieve Contractor
of its obligation to perform work in accordance with requirements of Contract documents.
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D. The City will deduct a minimum two-hour charge for testing laboratory time from periodic progress payment when operations requiring testing or
inspection are canceled without prior notification.
E. The City will deduct cost of retesting from periodic progress payment
whenever failed work is removed, replaced or retested.
1.04 QUALIFICATION OF LABORATORY
A. Meet laboratory requirements of ASTM E 329 and applicable requirements
of ASTM C 1077, ASTM D 3666, and ASTM D 3740.
B. Meet ISO/TEC Guide 17025 conditions for accreditation by the American
Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) in specific fields of testing
required in individual Specification sections.
C. If laboratory subcontracts are part of the testing services, such work will be
placed with a laboratory complying with the requirements of this Section.
1.05 LABORATORY REPORTS
A. Testing laboratory shall provide and distribute copies of laboratory reports to
the distribution list Public Works provides at the pre-construction
conference.
B. Keep one copy of each laboratory report distributed or faxed at the site field office for duration of the Work.
C. Laboratory will fax material supplier, Contractor and Public Works reports
that indicate failing test results by no later than close of business on the working day following test completion and review.
1.06 LIMITS ON TESTING LABORATORY AUTHORITY
A. Laboratory may not release, revoke, alter, or enlarge requirements of the Contract.
B. Laboratory may not approve or accept any portion of the Work.
C. Laboratory may not assume Contractor duties. D. Laboratory has no authority to stop the Work.
1.07 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES
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A. Provide safe access to the Work and to manufacturer’s facilities for Public Works and for testing laboratory personnel.
B. Provide testing laboratory with a copy of the Construction Schedule and a
copy of each update to Construction Schedule.
C. Notify Public Works and testing laboratory during normal working hours of
the day previous to expected time for operations requiring inspection and
testing services. When Contractor fails to make timely prior notification, do
not proceed with the operations requiring inspection and testing services.
D. Notify design Consultant 24 hours in advance when Specification required
presence of Design Consultant for sampling or testing.
E. Request and monitor testing as required to provide timely results and to
avoid delays to the Work. Provide samples to laboratory in sufficient time to allow required test to be performed in accordance with specified test
methods before intended use of the Product.
F. Cooperate with laboratory personnel in collecting samples on site. Provide
incidental labor and facilities for safe access to the Work to be tested, to obtain and handle sampled at site or at source of Products to be tested, and
to facilitate tests and inspections including storage and curing of test
samples.
G. Make arrangement with laboratory through Public Works. Payment for additional testing will be made in accordance with Document 00700-General
Conditions:
1. Re-testing required for failed tests. 2. Re-testing for nonconforming work.
3. Additional sampling and tests requested beyond specified
requirements. 4. Insufficient notification of cancellation of tests for work scheduled but
not performed.
PART 2 PRODUCTS – Not Used.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 CONDUCTING TESTING
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A. Conform to laboratory sampling and testing methods specified in individual Specification sections to the latest issues of ASTM
standards, methods, or other recognized test standards as approved
by Public Works.
B. Requirements of this Section shall also apply to those tests for approval of materials, for mix designs, and for quality control of
materials as performed by employed testing laboratories.
END OF SECTION
CITY OF SCHERTZ STANDARD SPECIFICATION MOBILIZATION
SECTION 01502
MOBILIZATION
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Mobilization of construction equipment and facilities onto the site.
1.02 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
A. Unit Price Contracts. If Contract is Unit Price Contract, measurement for
mobilization is on a lump sum basis.
B. Stipulated Price (Lump Sum) Contract. If Contract is Stipulated Price
Contract, payment for Work is this Section is included in total Stipulated
Price.
C. Mobilization payments will be included in monthly payment estimates upon
written application by Contractor subject to the following provisions:
1. Authorization for payment of 50 percent of that portion of Contract
Price designated for mobilization will be made upon receipt and approval by Public Works of the following items, as applicable:
a. Safety Program (General Conditions, Article 5).
b. Schedule of Values (Section 01292), if any.
c. Initial Construction Photographs (Section 01321), if needed. d. Preliminary Construction Schedule and Billing Forecast
(Section 01325).
e. Construction Schedule (Section 01325 or Section 01326, as
applicable). f. Submittal Schedule (Section 01330). g. Site specific Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP) and Notice of Intent (NOI) along with storm water
application fee (Section 01410), if required.
h. Contractor’s Quality Control Plan (Section 01450), if required. i. Establishment of a Field Office for Public Works meeting
requirements of Section 01520 -Temporary Field Office,
when as office is required by the Contract.
j. Traffic Control Plan (Section 01555), if required. k. Plan for Control of Ground and Surface Water (Section 01578), if required.
l. Project Signs Submittal (Section 01580).
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m. Trench Safety Program (Section 02260), if required. n. Dewatering plan, when required.
2. Authorization for payment of 90% of the balance of that portion of
Contract Price designated for mobilization will be made upon
completion of the Work amounting to five percent of Original Contract Price. The final 5% will be paid after approval of the required close-
out documents in accordance with Section 01770. The amount of
Contract Price designated for mobilization may not be applied in
computing whether or not five percent of the Original Contract Price
has been obtained.
3. Mobilization payments will be subject to retainage amounts stipulated
in Document 00700-General Conditions.
PART 2 PRODUCTS – Not Used.
PART 3 EXECUTION – Not Used.
END OF SECTION
CITY OF SCHERTZ TEMPORARY FACILITIES STANDARD SPECIFICATION AND CONTROLS
SECTION 01504
TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Temporary facilities and necessary controls for the project, including utilities, telephone, sanitary facilities, storage sheds and building, safety
requirements, first aid equipment, fire protection, security measures,
protection of the Work and property, access roads and parking,
environmental controls, pest and rodent control and disposal of trash, debris
and excavated material.
B. Facilities and controls specified in this section are considered minimum for
the Project. Provide additional facilities and controls for proper execution of
the Work and to meet Contractor’s responsibilities for protection of person
and property.
1.02 CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY
A. Comply with applicable requirements specified in other sections of
Specifications.
1. Maintain and operate temporary facilities and systems to assure
continuous service.
2. Modify and extend systems as the Work progress requires.
3. Completely remove temporary materials and equipment when no
longer required.
4. Restore existing facilities used for temporary services to specified or original condition.
PART 2 PRODUCTS – Not Used.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 TEMPORARY UTILITIES
A. Obtaining Temporary Service:
1. Make arrangements with utility service companies for temporary services.
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2. Abide by rules and regulations of the utility service companies or
authorities having jurisdiction.
3. Be responsible for utility service costs until Date of Substantial
Completion. Included are fuel, power, light, heat, and other utility services necessary for execution, completion, testing, and initial
operation of the Work.
B. Water:
1. Provide water required for and in connection with work to be
performed and for specified tests of piping, equipment, devices, or for
other use as required for proper completion of the Work.
2. Water to be drawn from public fire hydrants. Obtain meter from City of Schertz, Public Works Department. Pay required deposit based
on rates established by latest ordinance.
3. Provide and maintain an adequate supply of potable water for
domestic consumption by Contractor personnel, Public Works, and representatives of the City.
C. Electricity and Lighting:
1. Provide electrical power service required for the Work including required testing, lighting, operation of equipment, and other
Contractor use.
2. Electric power service includes temporary power or generators required to maintain plant operations during scheduled shutdowns.
3. Minimum lighting level shall be 10 foot candles for open areas; 20
foot candles for stairs and shops. Provide a minimum of one 300
watt lamp for each 200 square feet of work area. D. Temporary Heat and Ventilation:
1. Provide temporary heat necessary for protection or completion of the
Work. 2. Provide temporary heat and ventilation to assure safe working
conditions; maintain enclosed areas at a minimum of 50 degrees F.
E. Telephone:
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1. Provide emergency telephone service at Project site for use by Contractor personnel and others performing work or furnishing
services at the site.
F. Sanitary Facilities:
1. Provide and maintain sanitary facilities for person on the site; comply
with regulations of State and local department of health.
2. Enforce use of sanitary facilities by construction personnel at site.
Enclose sanitary facilities. Pit-type toilets are not permitted. No discharge will be allowed from these facilities. Collect and store
sewage and waste so as to not cause a nuisance or health problem.
Haul sewage and waste off-site and properly dispose in accordance
with applicable regulations.
3. Locate toilets near the Work site and secluded for view insofar as
possible. Keep toilets clean and supplied throughout the course of
the Work.
3.02 STORAGE SHEDS AND BUILDINGS
A. Provide adequately ventilated, watertight storage facilities with floor above
ground level for Products susceptible to weather changes.
B. Storage of Products not susceptible to weather damage may be on blocks off the ground.
C. Store Products in a neat and orderly manner. Place Products to permit
easy access for identification, inspection and inventory. D. Fill and grade site for temporary structures to provide drainage away from
temporary and existing buildings.
3.03 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS A. Submit a safety program at the pre-construction meeting and follow the
program in accordance with General Conditions. Include documented
response to trench safety requirements of Section 02260-Trench Safety
System. B. Conduct operations in strict accordance with applicable Federal, State and
local safety codes and statutes and with good construction practice.
Establish and maintain procedures for safety of all work, personnel and
equipment involved in the Work.
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C. Observe and comply with Texas Occupational Safety Act (Art. 5182A, V.C.S.) and with all safety and health standards promulgated by Secretary
of Labor under Section 107 of Contract Work Hours and Standards Act,
published in 29 CFR Part 1926 and adopted by Secretary of Labor as
occupational safety and
D. Observance of and compliance with safety regulations is Contractor’s
responsibility without reliance or superintendence of or direction by Public
Works. Immediately advise Public Works of investigation or inspection by
Federal Safety and Health inspectors of Contractor’s or subcontractor’s
work or place of work on site under the Contract, and after investigation or inspection, advise Public Works of results. Submit on copy of accident
reports to Public Works within 10 days of occurrence.
E. Protect areas occupied by workmen using the best available devices for
detection of lethal and combustible gases. Test devices frequently to assure functional capability. Constantly observe infiltration of liquids into the
Work area for visual or odor evidence of contamination, and immediately
take appropriate steps to seal off entry of contaminated liquids to the Work
area.
F. Implement safety measures, including but not limited to safety personnel,
first-aid equipment, ventilating equipment and other safety equipment
specified or detailed on Drawings.
G. Maintain required coordination with Emergency Services during entire period covered by the Contract.
H. Include Project safety analysis in safety plan. Itemize major tasks and
potential safety hazards. Plan to eliminate hazards or protect workers and public from each hazard.
3.04 FIRST AID EQUIPMENT
A. Provide a first aid kit throughout the construction period. List telephone numbers for physicians, hospitals, and ambulance services in each first aid kit.
B. Have at least one person thoroughly trained in first aid and CPR procedures
present on the site when work is in progress. Contractor to conform to protocols and requirements for training and protection against “blood borne pathogens”.
3.05 FIRE PROTECTION
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A. Conform to specified fire protection and prevention requirements established by Federal, State, or local governmental agencies and as
provided in Safety Program.
3.06 SECURITY MEASURES
A. Protect the Work, materials, equipment, and property from loss, theft,
damage, or vandalism. Protect City property used in performance of the
Contract.
B. If existing fencing or barriers are breached or removed for purposes of construction, provide and maintain temporary security fencing equal to
existing.
3.07 PROTECTION OF UTILITIES AND PIPELINES
A. Prevent damage to existing public utilities during construction. Approximate
locations of known utilities are shown on Drawings, but all lines may not be
shown. Excavate with caution and repair lines damaged by construction
operations.
B. Texas One Call System, which must be called 48 hours in advance. The toll
free telephone number is 1-800-DIG-TESS.
C. Before excavating, locate underground utilities by appropriate means
including the use of metal detection equipment, and probes, or by excavation or surveys. Repair damage caused by investigative work and by
failure to locate or to preserve underground utilities.
D. Give utility owners a minimum five days notice before commencing excavation to allow time to locate utilities and make adjustments or relocations when they conflict with the Work. Include cost for temporary
relocation of water, wastewater, and storm drainage lines, necessary to
accommodate construction, in unit prices for utility construction unless
otherwise noted. By passing of sanitary waste to storm drainage facilities is not allowed.
E. Prior to excavation near pipelines, request a representative of the pipeline
company to meet with Contractor and Public Works at the site to discuss
procedures to be used. Request pipeline company’s representative to locate the pipelines in a least three locations: at each side and at centerline of proposed excavation of proposed utility. Also request representative and
Public Works to be present to observe Contractor operations when
excavation is conducted within 15 feet of pipeline.
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3.08 PROTECTION OF THE WORK AND PROPERTY
A. Preventive Action
1. Take necessary precautions and actions to prevent damage, injury,
or loss to the Work or public and private property, including:
a. Storage or apparatus, supplies, and Products in an orderly,
safe manner to limit interference with progress of the Work
or work of other contractors, utility service companies, or the
City’s operations. b. Suitable storage for Products subject to damage by
exposure to weather, theft, breakage, etc.
c. Limitation of loading pressures imposed upon portions of the
Work.
d. Frequent clean up of refuse, scrap materials, and debris from construction operations, necessary to maintain the site
in a safe and orderly condition.
e. Provision of barricades and guard rails to protect pedestrian
and traffic around openings, scaffolding, temporary stairs
and ramps, excavation, elevated walkways, and other hazardous areas.
2. Protect public and private property adjacent to the site. Obtain
written consent before entering or occupying privately-owned land
except on easements provided for construction. Restore property damaged by construction operations to condition equal to or better
then that existing before the damage.
B. Barricades and Warning Systems 1. Where work is performed on or adjacent to roadways, rights-of-ways,
or public land, provide barricades, fences, lights, warning signs,
danger signals, and other precautionary measures necessary for
protection of persons or property and for protection of the Work. a. Erect sufficient barricades to keep vehicles and pedestrians
from entering the Work. Paint barricades to be visible at
night. From sunset to sunrise, provide at least one light at
each barricade. b. Maintain barricades, signs, lights, and provide watchmen until Public Works approved removal. Whenever work
creates encroachment onto public roadways, station flagmen
to manage traffic flow in accordance with approved traffic
control plan.
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c. Conform to requirements of section 01555-Traffic Control and regulation.
3.09 PROTECTION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES
2. Underground Facilities
a. Known Underground Facilities are shown on the Drawings
but all Facilities may not be shown. Explore sufficiently
ahead of trenching and excavation work to locate
Underground Facilities in order to prevent damage to them and to prevent interruption of utility services. Restore
damage to Underground Facilities to original condition at no
additional cost to the City.
b. If necessary to avoid unanticipated Underground Facilities,
Public Works may make changes in location of the Work. c. If permanent relocation of an Underground Facility is
required and not provided for in the Contract documents,
Public Works will direct Contractor in writing to perform the
Work under Modification provisions in General Conditions.
3. Surface Structures include buildings, tanks, walls, bridges, roads,
dams, channels, open drainage, piping, poles, wires, posts, signs,
markers, curbs, walks, guard cables, fencing, and other facilities that
are visible above the ground level.
4. Protection of Underground Facilities and Surface Structures:
a. Support in place and protect Underground Facilities and
Surface Structures located within or adjacent to the limits of the Work from damage. Install supports as required by the owner of the structure. Satisfy Public Works that the owner
of the facility or structure has approved methods and
procedures before installing structure supports.
b. Avoid moving or changing public utility or private corporation property without prior written consent of a responsible official or the facility or structure. Allow representatives of utilities to
enter the construction site for maintenance and repair
purposes or to make necessary changes.
c. Notify utility and pipeline owners and operators of the nature of construction operations and dates when operations will be performed. When construction operations are required in
immediate vicinity of existing structures, pipelines, or utilities,
give a minimum of five working days advance notice. Probe
and flag location of Underground Facilities prior to
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commencement of excavation. Keep flags in place until construction operations uncover the facility.
d. Assume risk for damages and expenses to Underground
Facilities and Surface Structures within or adjacent to the
Work.
C. Employ a structural engineer to ensure protection measures are adequate
for the safety and integrity of structures and facilities.
3.10 PROTECTION OF INSTALLED PRODUCTS:
1. Provide protection of Installed Products to prevent damage from
subsequent operations. Remove protection facilities when no longer
needed, prior to completion of the Work.
2. Control traffic to prevent damage to Products and surfaces.
3. Provide coverings to protect Products from damage. Cover
projections, wall corners, jambs, sills, and exposed sides of openings
in areas used for traffic and passage of materials in subsequent
work.
3.11 ROADS AND PARKING
A. Prevent interference with traffic and operations of the City on existing roads.
B. Designate temporary parking areas to accommodate construction and City
personnel. When site space is not adequate, provide additional off-site
parking. Locate as approved by Public Works.
C. Minimize use by construction traffic on existing streets and driveways.
D. Do not allow heavy vehicles or construction equipment in existing parking
areas.
3.12 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS
A. Use methods, equipment, and temporary construction necessary for control
of environmental conditions at the site and adjacent areas.
B. Comply with statutes, regulations, and ordinances relating to prevention of environmental pollution and preservation of natural resources including
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, PL 91-190, Executive Order
11514.
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C. Minimize impact to the surrounding environment. Do not use construction procedures that cause unnecessary excavation and filling of terrain,
indiscriminate destruction of vegetation, air or stream pollution, or
harassment or destruction of wildlife.
D. Limit disturbed areas to boundaries established by the Contract. Do not pollute on-site streams, sewers, wells, or other water sources.
E. Do not burn rubbish, debris, or waste materials.
3.13 POLLUTION CONTROL
A. Provide methods, means, and facilities necessary to prevent contamination
of soil, water or the atmosphere by discharge of Pollutants from construction
operations.
B. Provide equipment and personnel to perform emergency measures to
contain spillage, and to remove contaminated soils or liquids. Excavate and
dispose of contaminated earth off-site in accordance with laws and
regulations, and replace with suitable compacted fill and topsoil.
C. Provide systems necessary for control of Pollutants.
1. Prevent toxic concentrations of chemicals.
2. Prevent harmful dispersal of Pollutants into the environment.
D. Use equipment that conforms to current Federal, State and local laws and
regulations.
3.14 PEST AND RODENT CONTROL
A. Provide rodent and pest control as necessary to prevent infestation of
construction or storage areas.
B. Employ methods and use materials that will not adversely affect conditions at site or on adjoining properties.
3.15 NOISE CONTROL
A. Provide vehicles, equipment, and use construction activities that minimize noise to the greatest degree practicable. Conform to City Ordinance No.
09-H-03, § III, 1-20-2009, and latest OSHA standards. Do not permit noise
levels to interfere with the Work or create a nuisance to surrounding areas.
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B. Conduct construction operations during daylight hours except as approved by Public Works.
C. Select construction equipment that operates with minimum noise and
vibration. When directed by Public Works, correct objectionable noise or
vibration produced by operation of equipment at no additional cost to the City. Sound Power Level (PWL) of equipment shall not exceed 85 dbA (re:
10-12 watts) measured five feet from the equipment, or at a lower level.
Equipment noise requirements are contained in equipment specifications.
3.16 DUST CONTROL
A. Use water or other methods approved by Public Works to control amount of
dust generated by vehicle and equipment operations.
3.17 WATER RUNOFF AND EROSION CONTROL
A. Comply with requirements of section 01410 -TPDES Requirements.
B. Conduct fill, grading and ditching operations and provide adequate methods
necessary to control surface water, runoff, subsurface water, and water from excavations and structures in order to prevent damage to the Work, the site,
or adjoining properties.
1. Plan and execute construction and earthwork by methods that control
surface drainage from cuts and fills, and from borrow and waste disposal areas.
2. Minimize area of bare soil exposed at one time.
3. Provide temporary control measures, such as berms, dikes, and drains.
4. Provide, operate, and maintain equipment and facilities of adequate
size to control surface water. 5. Construct fill and waste areas by selective placement of materials to
eliminate erosion of surface silts or clays that may erode.
6. Direct water away from excavation, pits, tunnels, and other construction areas to prevent erosion, sedimentation or damage.
7. Maintain existing drainage patterns adjacent to the site by
constructing temporary earth berms, sedimentation basins, retaining
areas, and temporary ground cover.
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8. Dispose of drainage water in a manner to prevent flooding, erosion, or other damage to the site or adjoining areas, in conformance with
environmental requirements.
9. Inspect earthwork periodically to detect any evidence of erosion.
Take corrective measures as required to control erosion.
END OF SECTION
CITY OF SCHERTZ STANDARD SPECIFICATION DIVERSION PUMPING
SECTION 01506
DIVERSION PUMPING
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 DEFINITIONS
A. Diversion-pumping: Installation and operation of bulkheads, plugs, hoses,
piping, and pumps required to maintain sewer flow and prevent backups
and overflows.
1.02 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A. Provides continuous sewer service to users of sewer systems while
maintenance or construction operations are in progress, by diverting flow
around construction locations. Maintain sewer flow to prevent backup or
overflow onto streets, yards, and unpaved areas or into buildings, adjacent ditches, storm sewers, and waterways. Do not divert sewage outside of
sanitary sewer system.
B. When pumps are operating, have an experiences operator on site to
monitor operation, adjust pumps, make minor repairs to system, and report problems.
1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Conform to requirements of Section 01330 - Submittals Procedures.
B. For systems that bypass sanitary sewer line segments of 42-inch diameter
to larger, submit a Diversion Pumping Plan prior to installation. Show
location, number and size of pumps, number, location, size and type of hoses or rigid piping, and location of downstream, discharge; and special features where pipes or hoses cross roadways, temporary trenches, support
bridges.
1.04 SCHEDULING A. When the City operates or maintains diversion pumping in construction
areas, coordinate construction activities with Public Works.
B. Cease operation of diversion pumping when approved by Public Works.
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PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS
A. Design piping, joints and accessories to withstand at least twice maximum
system pressure or 50psi, whichever is greater.
B. Use self-priming type or submersible electric pumps, with a working
pressure gauge on the discharge.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. During diversion pumping, do not allow sewage to leak, dump, or spill into or
onto areas outside of existing sanitary sewer systems.
B. In the event of an accidental spill or overflow, immediately stop discharge and take action to clean up and disinfect spill. Promptly notify Public Works
so required reporting can be made to the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA).
3.02 CLEANING
A. When diversion-pumping operations are complete, drain sewage within
piping into sanitary sewers prior to disassembly.
END OF SECTION
CITY OF SCHERTZ STANDARD SPECIFICATION TEMPORARY FIELD OFFICE
SECTION 01520
TEMPORARY FIELD OFFICE
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Temporary field office building and associated parking area.
1.02 FACILITY DESCRIPTION
A. Temporary field office to be utilized by authorized representatives of the City
to coordinate and monitor daily construction activities performed by Contractor.
B. Field office shall be a non-smoking facility.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 FIELD OFFICE A. General:
1. Locate office in vicinity of the Work at a location approved by Public
Works or where indicated on Drawings.
2. Furnish, Install and maintain field office for exclusive use of
authorized representatives of the City. Provide sufficient room for
Project meetings and Inspector's office.
3. Provide office within 10 days of Date of Commencement of the Work.
4. Construct two all-weather, hard surfaced parking spaces for
exclusive use of authorized representatives of the City. Provide all-
weather surfaced walk between parking spaces and field office.
B. Minimum Construction:
1. Structurally sound foundation and superstructure.
2. Weather tight with insulated roof, walls and 7-foot ceiling (minimum).
3. Stairs or walkway with handrail and covered entrance
platform (minimum 4 feet by 4 feet) with mud scraper at
door.
4. Resilient floor covering.
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5. Screened windows with area equal to approximately 10 percent of floor area sufficient for light, view of the site, and ventilation. Provide
each window with operable sash and burglar bars.
6. Secure exterior doors with dead-bolt cylinder locks and burglar bars.
C. Minimum Services:
1. Exterior entrance light.
2. Interior lighting of 75 foot-candles minimum at desktop height.
3. Automatic heating to maintain 65 degrees F in winter.
4. Automatic cooling to maintain 75 degrees F in summer.
5. Electric power service.
6. Three telephone service lines one for voice, one for data, and one
for fax, for exclusive use of authorized representatives of the City.
7. Sanitary facilities in field office with one water closet, one lavatory,
and one medicine cabinet for exclusive use of authorized
representatives of the City.
D. Minimum Furnishings:
1. One 5-drawer desk
2. Two swivel desk chairs with casters.
3. One plan table.
4. One drawing plan rack.
5. One 4-drawer legal file cabinet complete with fifty legal-size
hanging folders and two full-sized carriers.
6. One marker board with cleaner and markers.
7. Two waste baskets.
8. One 30-inch by 36-inch tack board.
9. One all-purpose fire extinguisher.
10. Six protective helmets (hard hats) with ratchet adjustment for
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exclusive use of authorized representatives of the City.
11. Conference table and chairs to accommodate 10 persons.
12. Plain paper fax machine.
13. Telephone instrument separate from fax machine.
E. Provide adequate space for one set of Contract documents for ready reference.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 MAINTENANCE
A. Maintain all-weather surface driveway and parking areas, buildings,
walkways, stairs and required furnishings and equipment for duration of the Contract.
B. Provide janitorial services for duration of the Contract consisting of
twice weekly sweeping and mopping floors, trash removal, weekly
restroom cleaning, and weekly dusting of furniture and equipment.
C. Provide soap, paper towels, toilet paper, cleansers and other
necessary consumables.
D. Immediately repair damage, leaks or defective service.
3.02 PROJECT CLOSEOUT
A. Remove temporary field office and signs and restore site as specified
in Section 01770 - Closeout Procedures.
END OF SECTION
CITY OF SCHERTZ TRAFFIC CONTROL STANDARD SPECIFICATION AND REGULATION
SECTION 01555
TRAFFIC CONTROL AND REGULATION
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Requirements for signs, signals, control devices, traffic barriers, flares, lights and traffic signals; construction parking control, designated haul
routes, and bridging of trenches and excavations.
B. Qualifications and requirements for use of flagmen.
1.02 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
A. Unit Price Contracts.
1. Traffic control and regulation. Payment for traffic control and
regulation is on a lump sum basis. Include preparation and submittal of traffic control plan if different than shown on Drawings, and
provision of traffic control devices, equipment, and personnel
necessary to protect the Work and public. Payment will be based on
Contractor’s Schedule of Values for traffic control and regulation.
2. Flagmen. Payment for flagmen is on a lump sum basis. Partial
payments will be based on Contractor’s Schedule of Values for
flagmen.
3. New Portable Concrete Low Profile Traffic Barrier Provided. Payment is on a unit price basis for each linear foot of low profile traffic barrier
provided, installed with hardware assemblies and connected together
in accordance with the approved traffic control plan.
4. Portable Concrete Low Profile Traffic Barrier. Payment is on a unit price basis for each linear foot of low profile traffic barrier picked up
from designated stockpile, moved onto the project, set at location and
connected together.
5. Portable Concrete Low Profile Traffic Barrier Installed. Payment is on a unit price basis for each linear foot of low profile traffic barrier
delivered to the project location, installed with hardware assemblies
and connected together in accordance with the approved traffic
control plan.
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6. Portable Concrete Low Profile Traffic Barrier Moved and Reset. Payment is on a unit price basis for each linear foot of low profile
traffic barrier disassembled, moved on the project, reset at the new
locations and connected together. Include cost to repair roadway in
the unit price.
7. Portable Concrete Low Profile Traffic Barrier Removed. Payment is
on a unit price basis for each linear foot of low profile traffic barrier
removed from the project, including hardware assemblies, and
stockpiling at location listed in Section 01110-Summary of Work.
Include cost to repair roadway in the unit price.
8. Refer to Section 01270-Measurement and Payment for unit price
procedures.
B. Stipulated Price Contracts. Include payment for work under this section in the total Stipulated Price.
1.03 REFERENCES
A. Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD).
B. Article 4413 (29bb), commonly referred to as Private Investigators and
Private Security Agencies Act, and Article 2.12, Texas code of Criminal
Procedure.
C. Code of Ordinances, City of Schertz, Texas.
1. Chapter 78, Article V., Section 78-121 Right-of-Way Construction
1.04 SUBMITTALS
A. Conform to requirements of Section 01330-Submittal Procedures.
B. Traffic control plans:
1. If using traffic control plan contained in the Contract without modification, submit a letter confirming use of the plan.
2. If using a different traffic control plan, submit the plan for approval.
The plan must conform to TMUTCD requirements and be sealed by a
Registered Texas Professional Engineer. C. Submit copies of traffic control plan at least 48 hours prior to implementing
traffic control devices.
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1.05 FLAGMEN
A. Use Uniformed Peace Officers and Certified Flagmen to control movement
of vehicular and pedestrian traffic when construction operations encroach
on public traffic lanes.
B. Uniformed Peace Officer: Individual employed full-time as a peace officer
who received separate compensation as a privately employed flagman.
Private employment may be an employee-employer relationship or on an
individual basis. Flagman may not be in the employ of another peace
officer nor be a reserve peace officer.
1. Uniformed Peace Officers may be:
a. sheriffs and their deputies;
b. constables and deputy constables; c. marshals or police officers of an incorporated city, town or
village; or
d. as otherwise provided by Article 2.12, Code of Criminal
Procedure.
2. The Uniformed Peace Officer must be a full-time peace officer, must
work a minimum average of 32 paid hours per week, and must be
paid a rate not less than the prevailing minimum hourly wage rate set
by the Federal Wage and Hour Act. The individual must be entitled
to vacation, holidays, and insurance and retirement benefits.
C. Certified Flagman: Individual who receives compensation as a flagman and
meets the following qualifications:
1. Formally trained and certified in traffic control procedures by the City’s requirements.
2. Speaks English, Ability to speak Spanish is desirable but not
required. 3. Paid for flagman duty at an hourly rate not less than the wage rate
set for Rough Carpenter under the City’s Wage Scale for Engineering
Construction.
D. Certified Flagmen must wear a distinctive uniform, bright-colored vest, and be equipped with appropriate flagging and communication devices while at
the Work site. They must also have in their possession while on duty, a
proof of training identification card issued by the appropriate training
institute.
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PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 SIGNS, SIGNALS, AND DEVICES
A. Comply with TMUTCD requirements.
B. Traffic cones and drums, flares and lights: Conform to local jurisdictions’ requirements.
2.02 PORTABLE LOW PROFILE CONCRETE BARRIERS
A. The low profile concrete barrier is a patented design. Information
concerning this barrier may be obtained from Texas Transportation Institute, Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843-3135, (409)
845-1712.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 PUBLIC ROADS
A. Submit traffic control plan to Public Works for approval at least 5 days prior
to need for blocking vehicular lanes or sidewalks. Do not block lanes or
sidewalks without approval.
B. Follow laws and regulations of governing jurisdictions when using public roads. Pay for and obtain permits from jurisdiction before impeding traffic or
closing lanes. Coordinate activities with Public Works.
C. Give Public Works 5 days notice before implementing approved traffic
control phases. Inform local businesses of impending traffic control activities.
D. Notify Emergency Services in writing a minimum of five business days prior
to beginning work. E. Maintain 10-foot-wide all-weather lanes adjacent to the Work for emergency
vehicle use. Keep all-weather lanes free of construction equipment and
debris.
F. Do not obstruct flow of traffic from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on designated major arterials or as directed by Public Works.
G. Maintain local driveway access to residential and commercial properties
adjacent to work areas at all times. Use all-weather materials approved by Public Works to maintain temporary driveway access to commercial and residential driveways.
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H. Keep streets entering and leaving job site free of excavated material, debris, and foreign material resulting from construction operations in compliance
with applicable ordinances.
I. Remove existing signage and striping that conflict with construction
activities or that may cause driver confusion.
J. Provide safe access for pedestrians along major cross streets.
K. Alternate closures of cross streets so that two adjacent cross streets are not
closed simultaneously.
L. Do not close more than two consecutive esplanade openings at a time
without prior approval from Public Works.
3.02 CONSTRUCTION PARKING CONTROL
A. Control vehicular parking to prevent interference with public traffic and
parking, access by emergency vehicles, and the City’s operations.
B. Monitor parking of construction personnel’s vehicles in existing facilities. Maintain vehicular access to and through parking areas.
C. Prevent parking on or adjacent to access roads or in non-designated areas.
3.03 FLARES AND LIGHTS
A. Provide flares and lights during hours of low visibility to delineate traffic
lanes and to guide traffic.
3.04 HAUL ROUTES
A. Utilize haul routes designated by authorities or shown on Drawings for
construction traffic.
B. Confine construction traffic to designated haul routes. C. Provide traffic control at critical areas of haul routes to regulate traffic and
minimize interference with public traffic.
3.05 TRAFFIC SIGNS AND SIGNALS
A. Construct necessary traffic control devices for temporary signals required
to complete the Work including loop detectors, traffic signal conduits,
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traffic signal wiring and crosswalk signals. Notify the Public Works a minimum of 60 days in advance of need for control boxes and switchgear.
The City will perform necessary service, programming or adjustments, to
signal boxes and switchgear if required during construction.
B. Install and operate traffic control signals to direct and maintain orderly traffic
flow in areas under Contractor's control affected by Contractor's operations.
Post notices, signs and traffic controls before moving into next phase of
traffic control.
C. Relocate traffic signs and signals as the Work progresses to
maintain effective traffic control.
D. Unless otherwise approved by Public Works, provide driveway signs with
name of business that can be accessed from each crossover. Use two
signs for each crossover.
E. Replace existing traffic control devices in Project area.
F. Public Works may direct Contractor to make minor adjustments to traffic
control signage to eliminate driver confusion and maintain orderly traffic
flow during construction at no additional cost to the City.
3.06 BRIDGING TRENCHES AND EXCAVATIONS
A. When necessary, construct bridges over trenches and excavation to permit
an unobstructed flow of traffic across construction areas and major drives. Use steel plates of sufficient thickness to support H-20 loading and install
to operate with minimum noise.
B. Shore trench or excavation to support bridge and traffic
C. Secure bridging against displacement with adjustable cleats, angles, bolts
or other devices when:
1. bridging is placed under existing bus routes,
2. more than five percent of daily traffic is comprised of commercial
or truck traffic,
3. more than two separate plates are used for bridging, and
4. when bridge is to be used for more than five consecutive days.
D. Extend steel plates used for bridging a minimum of 1 foot beyond edges of trench or excavation. Use temporary paving materials such as premix to feather edges of plates to minimize wheel impact on secured bridging.
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3.07 REMOVAL
A. Remove equipment and devices when no longer required.
B. Repair damage caused by installation.
C. Remove post settings to a depth of 2 feet.
3.08 TRAFFIC CONTROL, REGULATION AND DIRECTION
A. Use Flagmen to control, regulate and direct an even flow and movement of
vehicular and pedestrian traffic, for periods of time as may be required to
provide for public safety and convenience, where:
1. multi-lane vehicular traffic must be diverted into single lane
vehicular traffic,
2. vehicular traffic must change lanes abruptly,
3. construction equipment must enter or cross vehicular traffic lanes
and walks,
4. construction equipment may intermittently encroach on vehicular
traffic lanes and unprotected walks and crosswalks,
5. traffic regulation is needed due to rerouting of vehicular traffic around the Work site, and
6. where construction activities might affect public safety and convenience.
B. Use of Flagmen to assist in the regulation of traffic flow and movement does not relieve Contractor of responsibility to take other means
necessary to protect the Work and public.
3.09 INSTALLATION STANDARDS
A. Place temporary pavement markings for single lane closures, in
accordance with TMUTCD.
B. Reinstall temporary and permanent pavement markings as approved by
Public Works. When weather conditions do not allow application according
to manufacturer's requirements, alternate markings may be considered. Submit proposed alternate to Public Works for approval prior to installation. No additional payment will be made for use of alternate markings.
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3.10 MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL
A. Submit name, address and telephone number of individual designated to
be responsible for maintenance of traffic handling at construction site to Public Works. Individual must be accessible at all times to immediately
correct deficiencies in equipment and materials used to handle traffic
including missing, damaged, or obscured signs, drums, barricades, or
pavement markings.
B. Inspect signs, barricades, drums, lamps and temporary pavement
markings daily to verify that they are visible, in good working order, and
conform with traffic handling plans as approved by Public Works. Immediately repair, clean, relocate, realign, or replace equipment or
materials that are not in compliance.
C. Keep equipment and materials, signs and pavement markings, clean and
free of dust, dirt, grime, oil, mud, or debris.
D. Obtain approval of Public Works to reuse damaged or vandalized signs,
drums, and barricades.
END OF SECTION
CITY OF SCHERTZ STANDARD SPECIFICATION TREE AND PLANT PROTECTION
SECTION 01562
TREE AND PLANT PROTECTION
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Tree and plant protection and maintenance.
B. Planting new trees and relocating and replanting existing trees.
C. Maintenance of planted or replanted trees.
1.02 SUBMITTALS
A. Conform to requirements of Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures.
B. Submit name and experience of qualified Arborist, proposed for use on
the Work, to Public Works.
1.03 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Preserve and protect existing trees and plants that are to remain;
from damage to foliage, branches, trunk, or roots; that could result from construction operations.
B. Do not remove any Tree unless Parks and Recreation Department grants written permission for removal.
C. Prevent following types of damage:
1. Compaction of root zone by foot, vehicular traffic, or material
storage.
2. Trunk damage from equipment operations, material storage, or
from nailing or bolting.
3. Trunk and branch damage caused by ropes or guy wires.
4. Root poisoning from spilled solvents, gasoline, paint, and
other noxious materials.
5. Branch damage due to improper pruning or trimming.
6. Damage from lack of water due to:
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a. Cutting or altering natural water migration patterns near root
zones.
b. Failure to provide adequate watering.
7. Damage from alteration of soil pH factor caused by depositing lime, concrete, plaster, or other base materials near roots.
8. Cutting of roots larger than 1-1/2 inches in diameter.
1.04 DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
A. When an ornamental tree on private property or an otherwise protected or
heritage tree, as defined by the Code, other than those permitted for
removal, are destroyed or badly damaged as result of construction
operations, remove and replace according to the City’s requirements for tree
mitigation as outlined in Article 21.9.9.D. Mitigation will be at Contractors expense.
B. If any oak tree is wounded by intentional damage or pruning or as a result of
natural causes, the damaged area shall be immediately treated with tree
wound dressing.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS
A. Obtain approval from Parks Department for tree wound dressing, fungicide, or insecticide.
B. Burlap: Suitable for use as tree wrapping.
C. Fertilizer: Liquid containing 20 percent nitrogen, 10 percent phosphorus, and 5 percent potash.
D. Obtain Public Works approval of replacement trees.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 PROTECTION
A. Trees within Project area, except for trees shown on Drawings or directed
by Public Works to be removed and relocated, are to remain in place. Protect from damage and maintain trees that are to remain.
B. Perform the following for trees or shrubs that are to remain:
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1. Trim trees and shrubs under supervision of a professional tree surgeon or horticulturist.
a. Prune trees according to International Society of Arbor
culture specifications.
b. Prune trees and shrubs requiring pruning for
construction operations for balance and to maintain proper form and branching habit.
c. Cut limbs at branch collar and remove stubs. Do not
gouge outer layer of tree structure or trunk.
d. Prior to construction, prune all trees to remain of new or
recent growth to maintain basic branching form of trees. Base extent of pruning upon proximity of pavement to trunk
and size of tree blockouts and requirements of construction
adjacent to tree.
e. Limit pruning of young branches to the maximum extent
possible. Maintain older branches that provide basic form of tree. Prune in the presence of Public Works.
f. Paint exposed, living tissue of cuts over 3/4" in diameter
with tree paint.
2. Use extreme care to prevent excessive damage to root systems.
a. Cut tree roots in construction area smoothly with a trencher
before excavating. Do not allow ripping of roots with backhoes
or other equipment.
b. Temporarily cover exposed roots with wet burlap to prevent roots from drying out.
c. Cover exposed roots with soil as soon as possible.
3. Prevent damage or compaction of root zone (area below drip line) by construction activities.
a. Do not allow equipment to scar trunks or limbs b. Do not store construction materials, vehicles, or
excavated material under drip line of trees.
c. Do not pour liquid materials under drip line.
4. Water and fertilize remaining trees and shrubs to maintain their
health during construction period.
a. Water landscaping during construction operations at least
once every seven days in cold months and once every four
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b. Saturate soils to at least 6 to 8 inches beneath surface.
5. Water areas currently being served by private sprinkler systems
while systems are temporarily taken out of service to maintain
health of existing landscapes.
6. With Public Works’ permission, shrubs to remain may be
temporarily transplanted and returned to original positions
under supervision of professional horticulturist.
3.02 PROTECTION
A. Protection of Trees or Shrubs in Open Area:
1. Install steel drive-in fence posts in protective circle, approximately
8 feet on center, not closer than 4 feet to trunk of trees or stems
of shrubs.
2. Insert steel drive-in fence posts a minimum of 3 feet into
ground, leaving a minimum of 5 feet above ground.
3. Mount fluorescent orange construction fence on fence posts.
4. For trees or shrubs in paved areas, use movable posts consisting of two 1/2-inch minimum diameter concrete-filled steel pipe
mounted in rubber automobile tires filled with concrete.
B. Provide timber wrap protection for trees in close proximity to equipment
when work is required within construction fencing.
1. Wrap trunk with a layer of burlap.
2. Install vertical 5 to 6 foot long 2 by 4's or 2 by 5's, spaced 3 to 5
inches apart, around circumference of tree trunk.
3. Tie burlap in place with 12 to 9 gauge steel wire.
3.03 RELOCATING AND PLANTING NEW TREES
A. Employ a qualified Arborist, acceptable to Public Works, to plant and to move and relocate trees. Arborist must be normally engaged in the field and have a minimum of five years experience.
3.04 MAINTENANCE OF NEWLY PLANTED TREES AND REPLANTED TREES
A. Provide proof of capability to water trees during dry periods.
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B. Maintain newly planted trees, in healthy condition until end of one-year warranty.
1. Straighten leaning trees.
2. Replace dead trees or trees that, in the opinion of Public Works, have
become unhealthy, unsightly or have lost their natural shape as result
of additional growth, improper pruning, maintenance or weather conditions, within four weeks of notice from Public Works.
3. When a tree must be replaced, a new warranty period shall
commence on date of tree replacement, and Public Works’
approval. Minimum warranty period shall be one year.
4. Dispose of rejected trees.
END OF SECTION
CITY OF SCHERTZ STORM WATER STANDARD SPECIFICATION POLLUTION CONTROL
SECTION 01570
STORM WATER POLLUTION CONTROL
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Implementation of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWP3) described in Section 01410 - TPDES Requirement.
B. Installation and maintenance of storm-water pollution prevention
structures: diversion dikes, interceptor dikes, diversion swales, interceptor
swales, down spout extenders, pipe slope drains, paved flumes and level spreaders. Structures are used during construction and prior to final
development of the site.
C. Filter Fabric Fences: Temporary filter fabric fences for erosion and sediment
control in non-channelized flow areas.
1.02 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
A. UNIT PRICES
1. This item shall be paid as “Lump Sum” for Storm Water
Pollution Prevention Plan. This price shall be full
compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, supplies,
equipment and incidentals necessary to include payment of all
permit fees. The “Lump Sum” price shall also be full compensation for removal and replacement and proper
disposal of control measures not incorporated as permanent
control measures. The lump sum will be pro-rated based on
the number of calendar days in the project contract. Failure to complete the work within time allowed in the project contract due to approving designs, testing, material shortages, closed
construction season, curing periods, and testing periods will
not qualify for additional compensation.
2. Refer to Section 01270 - Measurement and Payment for unit price procedures.
B. Stipulated Price (Lump Sum) Contract. If Contract is Stipulated Price
Contract, payment for Work in this Section is included in total Stipulated Price.
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1.03 REFERENCE STANDARDS
A. ASTM
1. A 36 - Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel.
2. D698 - Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction
Characteristics of Soil Using Standard Effort (12,400 ft-lbf/ft3
(600 kN-m/m3)).
3. D3786 - Standard Test Method for Hydraulic Bursting Strength for Knitted Goods and Nonwoven Fabrics.
4. D 4355 - Standard Test Method for Deterioration of Geotextiles
from Exposure to Ultraviolet Light and Water (Xenon-Arc Type
Apparatus).
5. D 4491 - Standard Test Methods for Water Permeability of
Geotextiles by Permittivity.
6. D 4632 - Standard Test Method for Grab Breaking Load and Elongation of Geotextiles.
7. D 4833 - Standard Test Method for Index Puncture Resistance
of Geotextiles, Geomembranes, and Related Products.
8. D 6382 - Standard Practice for Dynamic Mechanical Analysis and
Thermogravimetry of Roofing and Waterproofing Membrane
Material.
1.04 SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS
A. Filter Fabric Fence Type 1 and Type 2: Install to allow surface or
channel runoff percolation through fabric in sheet-flow manner and to
retain and accumulate sediment. Maintain Filter Fabric Fences to remain in proper position and configuration at all times.
B. Interceptor Dikes and Swales: Construct to direct surface or channel
runoff around the project area or runoff from project area into sediment
traps. C. Drop Inlet Baskets: Install to allow runoff percolation through the basket
and to retain and accumulate sediment. Clean accumulation of sediment
to prevent clogging and backups.
D. Sediment traps: Construct to pool surface runoff from construction area
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to allow sediment to settle onto the bottom of trap.
1.05 SUBMITTALS
A. Conform to requirements of Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures.
B. Submit manufacturer's literature for product specifications and
installation instructions.
C. Submit manufacturers catalog sheets and other product data on geotextile
or filter fabrics, outlet pipe, perforated riser and connectors.
D. Submit proposed methods, equipment, materials, and sequence of
operations for storm-water pollution prevention structures.
E. Submit shop drawings for Drop Inlet Baskets.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 CONCRETE
A. Concrete: Class B in accordance with Section 03315 - Concrete for Utility Construction or as shown on the Drawings.
2.02 AGREGATE MATERIALS
A. Use poorly graded cobbles with diameter greater than 3 inches and less than 5 inches.
B. Provide gravel lining in accordance with Section 2320 - Utility
Backfill Materials or as shown on the drawings. C. Provide clean cobbles and gravel consisting of crushed concrete or stone.
Use clean, hard crushed concrete or stone free from adherent coatings,
salt, alkali, dirt, clay, loam, shale, soft or flaky materials, or organic matter.
D. Sediment Pump Pit Aggregate: Use nominal 2-inch diameter river gravel.
2.03 PIPE
A. Polyethylene culvert pipe or PVC sewer pipe in accordance with Section 02505- High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Solid and Profile Wall Pipe and Section 02506 Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe or as shown on the
Drawings.
B. Inlet Pipes: Galvanized steel pipe in accordance with Section 02642 Corrugated Metal Pipe or as shown on the Drawings.
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C. Standpipe for Sediment Pump Pits: Galvanized round culvert pipe or round
PVC pipe, minimum of 12-inch and a maximum of 24-inch diameter,
perforate at 6 to 12 inch centers around circumference.
2.01 GEOTEXTILE FILTER FABRIC
A. Woven or nonwoven geotextile filter fabric made of either polypropylene,
polyethylene, ethylene, or polyamide material, in continuous rolls of
longest practical length.
B. Filter Fabric for Temporary Sediment Control Fence to meet the following
minimum standards. Grab Tensile: 100 psi in any principal direction (ASTM
D-4632), Mullen burst strength >200 psi (ASTM D-3786), and apparent
opening size between 20 and 50. Ultraviolet Resistence at 80% minimum at 500 hours
2.02 FENCING
A. Wire Fencing: Galvanized welded wire mesh, at least 12.5 gauge, max opening size of 2-inch x 4-inch, minimum 24 inch roll or sheet width of
longest practical length.
B. Fence Stakes: Nominal 2 by 2 inch moisture-resistant treated wood or
steel posts (min. of 1.25 lbs. per linear foot and Brinell Hardness greater than 140) with safety caps on top; length as required for minimum 18 inch
bury and full height of filter fabric.
2.03 SANDBAGS A. Provide woven material made of polypropylene, polyethylene, or
polyamide material.
1. Minimum unit weight of four ounces per square yard. 2. Minimum grab strength of 100 psi in any principal direction
(ASTM D4632)
3. Mullen burst strength exceeding 300 psi (ASTM D3786). 4. Ultraviolet stability exceeding 70 percent.
5. Size: Length:18 to 24 inches. Width: 12 to 18 inches. Thickness: 6 to
8 inches. Weight: 50 to 125 pounds.
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2.04 DROP INLET BASKET
A. Provide steel frame members in accordance with ASTM A36.
B. Construct top frame of basket with two short sides of 2 inch by 2 inch and
single long side of 1 inch by 1 inch, 1/8 inch angle iron. Construct basket hangers of 2 inch by 1/4 inch iron bars. Construct bottom frame of 1 inch
by 1/4 inch iron bar or 1/4 inch plate with center 3 inches removed. Use
minimum 1/4 inch diameter iron rods or equivalent for sides of inlet basket.
Weld minimum of 14 rods in place between top frame/basket hanger and
bottom frame. Exact dimensions for top frame and insert basket will be determined based on dimensions of type of inlet being protected.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 PREPARATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTAINANCE
A. Provide erosion and sediment control structures at locations shown on
the Drawings.
B. Do not clear, grub or rough cut until erosion and sediment control systems
are in place unless approved by Public Works to allow installation of erosion and sediment control systems, soil testing and surveying.
C. Maintain existing erosion and sediment control systems located within
project site until acceptance of Project or until directed by Public Works to
remove and discard existing system.
D. Regularly inspect and repair or replace damaged components of erosion
and sediment control structures. Unless otherwise directed, maintain
erosion and sediment control structure until project area stabilization is accepted. Redress and replace granular fill at outlets as needed to replenish depleted granular fill. Remove erosion and sediment control
structures promptly when directed by Public Works. Dispose of materials in
accordance with Section 01576 - Waste Material Disposal.
E. Remove and dispose sediment deposits at the designated spoil site for the Project. If a project spoil site is not designated on Drawings, dispose of
sediment off site at approved location in accordance with Section 01576 -
Waste Material Disposal.
F. Unless otherwise shown on the Drawings, compact embankments, excavations, and trenches in accordance with Section 02315
Roadway Excavation or Section 2317 Excavation and Backfill for
Utilities.
G. Prohibit equipment and vehicles from maneuvering on areas outside of
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dedicated right of way and easements for construction. Immediately repair damage caused by construction traffic to erosion and sediment
control structures.
H. Protect existing trees and plants in accordance with Section 1562 - Tree
and Plant Protection.
3.02 SEDIMENT TRAPS
A. Install sediment traps so that surface runoff shall percolate through system in
sheet flow fashion and allow retention and accumulation of sediment.
B. Inspect sediment traps after each rainfall, daily during periods of prolonged
rainfall, and at a minimum once each week. Repair or replace damaged
sections immediately.
C. Use fill material for embankment in accordance with Section 02320 -
Utility Backfill Materials.
D. Excavation length and height shall be as specified on Drawings. Use side slopes of 2:1 or flatter.
E. Stone outlet sediment traps:
1. Maintain minimum of 6 inches between top of core material and top of stone outlet, minimum of 4 inches between bottom of core material
and existing ground and minimum of 1 foot between top of stone
outlet and top of embankment.
2. Embed cobbles minimum of 4 inches into existing ground for stone outlet. Core shall be minimum of 1 foot in height and in
width and wrapped in triple layer of geotextile filter fabric.
F. Sediment Basin with Pipe Outlet Construction Methods: Install outlet pipe and riser as shown on the Drawings.
G. Remove sediment deposits when design basin volume is reduced by one-
third or sediment level is one foot below principal spillway crest, whichever
is less. 3.03 SEDIMENT CONTROL FENCE CONSTRUCTION METHODS
A. Trench in the toe of the fence lines so the downward face of the trenches is
flat and perpendicular to direction of flow.
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B. Attach filter fabric to wooden fence stakes spaced a maximum of 6 feet apart or steel fence stakes spaced a maximum of 8 feet apart and
embedded a minimum of 18 inches. Install stakes at a slight angle toward
source of anticipated runoff.
1. Securely fasten filter fabric material to wire fence with tie wires at spacing of 15” minimum. Attach welded wire fence and fabric to fence
stakes at minimum 4 evenly spaced staples or t-clips.
2. Connect successive reinforcement sheets/rolls a minimum of 6 times
with hog rings.
C. Remove sediment deposits when silt reaches depth one-third height of
barrier or 6 inches, whichever is less.
D. Trench in toe of filter fabric fence with so that downward face of trench is flat and perpendicular to direction of flow, 4” minimum against trench wall and
2” minimum against trench floor.
E. Backfill and compact trench upon completion of Construction.
F. Filter fabric fence shall have a minimum height of 18 inches and a maximum
height of 36 inches above natural ground.
F Cut length of fence to minimize use of joints. When joints are necessary,
splice fabric together only at support post with minimum 6 inch overlap and seal securely.
3.04 DIKE AND SWALE A. Unless otherwise indicated, maintain minimum dike height of 18 inches,
measured from cleared ground at up slope toe to top of dike. Maintain
side slopes of 2:1 or flatter.
B. Dike and Swale Stabilization: When shown on the Drawings, place gravel lining 3 inches thick and compacted into the soil or 6 inches thick if truck
crossing is expected. Extend gravel lining across bottom and up both sides
of swale minimum height of 8 inches vertically, above bottom. Gravel lining
on dike side shall extend up the up slope side of dike a minimum height of 8 inches, measured vertically from interface of existing or graded ground and up slope toe of dike, as shown on Drawings.
C. Divert flow from dikes and swales to sediment basins, stabilized outlets,
or sediment trapping devices of types and at locations shown on Drawings. Grade dikes and swales as shown on Drawings, or, if not
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specified, provide positive drainage with maximum grade of 1 percent to outlet or basin.
D. Clear in accordance with Section 2233 - Clearing and Grubbing
Compact embankments in accordance with Section 2315 - Roadway
Excavation.
E. Carry out excavation for swale construction so that erosion and water
pollution is minimal. Minimum depth shall be 1 foot and bottom width shall
be 4 feet, with level swale bottom. Excavation slopes shall be 2:1 or flatter.
Clear, grub and strip excavation area of vegetation and root material.
3.05 DOWN SPOUT EXTENDER
A. Down spout extender shall have slope of approximately 1 percent. Use
pipe diameter of 4 inches or as shown on the Drawings. Place pipe in accordance with Section 2317 - Bedding and Backfill for Utilities.
3.06 PIPE SLOPE DRAIN
A. Compact soil around and under drain entrance section to top of embankment in lifts appropriately sized for method of compaction utilized.
B. Inlet pipe shall have slope of 1 percent or greater. Use pipe diameter
as shown on the Drawings.
C. Top of embankment over inlet pipe and embankments directing water to
pipe shall be at least 1 foot higher at all points than top of inlet pipe.
D. Pipe shall be secured with hold-down grommets spaced 10 feet on centers.
E. Place riprap apron with a depth equal to pipe diameter with 2:1 side slopes.
3.07 PAVED FLUME A. Compact soil around and under the entrance section to top of the
embankment in lifts appropriately sized for method of compaction
utilized.
B. Construct subgrade to required elevations. Remove and replace soft sections and unsuitable material. Compact subgrade thoroughly and shape
to a smooth, uniform surface.
C. Construct permanent paved flumes in accordance with Drawings.
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D. Remove sediment from riprap apron when sediment has accumulated to depth of one foot.
3.08 LEVEL SPREADER
A. Construct level spreader on undisturbed soil and not on fill. Ensure that spreader lip is level for uniform spreading of storm runoff.
B. Maintain at required depth, grade, and cross section as specified
on Drawings. Remove sediment deposits as well as projections or
other irregularities which will impede normal flow.
3.09 INLET PROTECTION BARRIER
A. Place sandbags and filter fabric fences at locations shown on the SWP3.
3.10 DROP INLET BASKET CONSTRUCTION METHODS
A. Fit inlet insert basket into inlet without gaps around insert at locations
shown on the SWP3.
B. Support for inlet insert basket shall consist of fabricated metal.
C. Push down and form filter fabric to shape of basket. Use sheet of fabric
large enough to be supported by basket frame when holding sediment and
extend at least 6 inches past frame. Place inlet grates over basket/frame to serve as fabric anchor.
D. Remove sediment deposit after each storm event and
whenever accumulation exceeds 1-inch depth during weekly inspections.
3.11 STREET AND SIDEWALK CLEANING
A. Keep areas clean of construction debris and mud carried by construction vehicles and equipment. If necessary, install stabilized construction exits at construction, staging, storage, and disposal areas, following Section
01575-Stabilized Construction Exit.
B. In lieu of or in addition to stabilized construction exits, shovel or sweep pavements as required to keep areas clean. Do not waterhose or sweep debris and mud off street into adjacent areas, except, hose sidewalks
during off-peak hours, after sweeping.
3.12 WASTE COLLECTION AREAS
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A. Prevent water runoff from passing through waste collection areas, and prevent water runoff from waste collection areas migrating outside
collection areas.
3.13 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
A. Confine maintenance and repair of construction machinery and equipment
to areas specifically designated for that purpose, so fuels, lubricants,
solvents, and other potential pollutants are not washed directly into
receiving streams or storm water conveyance systems. Provide these
areas with adequate waste disposal receptacles for liquid and solid waste. Clean and inspect maintenance areas daily.
B. Where designated equipment maintenance areas are not feasible, take
precautions during each individual repair or maintenance operation to
prevent potential pollutants from washing into streams or conveyance systems. Provide temporary waste disposal receptacles.
3.14 VEHICLE/ EQUIPMENT WASHING AREAS
A. Install wash area (stabilized with coarse aggregate) adjacent to stabilized construction exit(s), as required to prevent mud and dirt run-off. Release
wash water into drainage swales or inlets protected by erosion and
sediment controls. Build wash areas following Section 01575- Stabilized
Construction Exit. Install gravel or rock base beneath wash areas.
B. Wash vehicles only at designated wash areas. Do not wash vehicles such
as concrete delivery trucks or dump trucks and other construction
equipment at locations where runoff flows directly into watercourses or
storm water conveyance systems. C. Locate wash areas to spread out and evaporate or infiltrate wash water
directly into ground, or collect runoff in temporary holding or seepage
basins.
3.15 WATER RUNOFF AND EROSION CONTROL
A. Control surface water, runoff, subsurface water, and water from
excavations and structures to prevent damage to the Work, the site, or
adjoining properties. B. Control fill, grading and ditching to direct water away from excavations,
pits, tunnels, and other construction areas, and to direct drainage to proper
runoff courses to prevent erosion, sedimentation or damage.
C. Provide, operate, and maintain equipment and facilities of adequate size
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to control surface water.
D. Dispose of drainage water to prevent flooding, erosion, or other damage
to the site or adjoining areas. Follow environmental requirements.
E. Retain existing drainage patterns external to the site by constructing temporary earth berms, sedimentation basins, retaining areas, and
temporary ground cover as required to control conditions.
F Plan and execute construction and earth work to control surface
drainage from cuts and fills, and from borrow and waste disposal areas, to prevent erosion and sedimentation.
1. Hold area of bare soil exposed at one time to a minimum.
2. Provide temporary controls such as berms, dikes, and drains.
G. Construct fill and waste areas by selective placement to eliminate surface
silts or clays which will erode.
H. Inspect earthwork periodically to detect start of erosion. Immediately apply corrective measures as required to control erosion.
I. Dispose of sediments offsite, not in or adjacent to streams or floodplains,
nor allow sediments to flush into streams or drainage ways. Assume
responsibility for offsite disposal location.
J. Unless otherwise indicated, compact embankments, excavations, and
trenches by mechanically blading, tamping, and rolling soil in maximum of
8-inch layers. Provide compaction density at minimum 90 percent Standard Proctor ASTM D-698-78 density. Make at least one test per 500 cubic yards of embankment.
K. Do not maneuver vehicles on areas outside of dedicated rights-of-way
and easements for construction. Immediately repair damage to erosion and sedimentation control systems caused by construction traffic.
L. Do not damage existing trees intended to remain.
3.16 REMOVAL OF CONTROLS A. Remove erosion and sediment controls when the site is finally stabilized or
as directed by Public Works.
B. Dispose of sediments and waste products following Section 01505-
Temporary Facilities.
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END OF SECTION
CITY OF SCHERTZ STANDARD SPECIFICATION STABILIZED CONSTRUCTION EXIT
SECTION 01575
STABILIZED CONSTRUCTION EXIT
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Installation of erosion and sediment control for stabilized construction exits
used during construction and prior to final development of site.
1.02 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
A. Unit Price Contracts. If Contract is Unit Price Contract, payment for work
in this Section will be covered under the Lump Sum Item for Storm Water Pollution Plan.
B. Stipulated Price (Lump Sum) Contracts. If the Contract is a Stipulated Price Contract, include payment for work under this Section in the total
Stipulated Price.
1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Conform to requirements of Section 01330-Submittal Procedures
B. Submit manufacturer’s catalog sheets and other Product Data on
Geotextile fabric.
C. Submit sieve analysis of aggregates conforming to requirements of this
Specification.
1.04 REFERENCES
A. ASTM D 4632-Standard Test Method for Grab Breaking Load and
Elongation of Geotextiles.
B. Storm Water Quality Management Guidance Manual prepared by the City of Schertz and Guadalupe County.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 2.01 GEOTEXTILE FABRIC
A. Provide woven or non-woven geotextile fabric made of polypropylene, polyethylene, ethylene, or polyamide material.
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B. Geotextile fabric: Minimum grab strength of 200 psi in any principal direction (ASTM D-4632) and equivalent opening size between 80 and
120.
C. Geotextile and threads: Resistant to chemical attack, mildew, and rot and
is for satisfactory use in west soil and aggregate environment.
D. Representative Manufacturers: Mirafi, Inc. or equal.
2.02 COARSE AGGREGATES
A. Coarse aggregate: Crushed stone, gravel, crushed blast furnace slag, or
combination of these materials. Aggregate shall be composed of clean,
hard, durable materials free from adherent coatings of, salt, alkali, dirt, clay,
loam, shale, soft or flaky materials, or organic and injurious matter.
B. Coarse aggregates shall be open graded with a size of 4” to 8”
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION
A. Provide stabilized construction roads and exits at construction,
staging, parking, storage, and disposal areas to keep street clean of
mud carried by construction vehicles and equipment. Construct
erosion and sediment controls in accordance with Drawings and
Specification requirements.
B. Do not clear grub or rough cut until erosion and sediment control systems
are in place, unless approved by Public Works to allow soil testing and surveying.
C. Maintain existing construction site erosion and sediment control systems
until acceptance of the Work or until removal of existing systems is approved by Public Works.
D. Regularly inspect, repair or replace components of stabilized construction exits. Unless otherwise directed, maintain stabilized construction roads
and exits until the City accepts the Work. Remove stabilized construction
roads and exits promptly when directed by Public Works. Discard
removed materials off-site.
E. Remove and dispose of sediment deposits at designated spoil site for
Project. If a spoil site is not designated on Drawings, dispose of sediment off-site at a location not in or adjacent to stream or flood plain. Assume responsibility for off-site disposal.
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F. Spread compacted and stabilized sediment evenly throughout site. Do not allow sediment to flush into streams or drainage ways. Dispose of
contaminated sediment in accordance with existing federal, state, and
local rules and regulations.
G. Prohibit equipment and vehicles from maneuvering on areas outside of
dedicated rights-of-way and easements for construction. Immediately
repair damage to erosion and sediment control systems caused by
construction traffic.
H. Conduct construction operations in conformance with erosion
control requirements of Specification 01570 – Storm Water Pollution Control.
3.02 CONSTRUCTION METHODS
A. Provide stabilized access roads, subdivision roads, parking areas, and
other on-site vehicle transportation routes where shown on Drawings.
B. Provide stabilized construction exits and truck washing areas, when
approved by Public Works, of sizes and at locations shown on Drawings or
as specified in this Section.
C. Clean tires to remove sediment on vehicles leaving construction areas
prior to entering public right-of-ways. Construct truck washing areas
needed to remove sediment. Wash trucks on stabilized areas that drain
into drainage systems protected by erosion and sediment control measures.
D. Details for stabilized construction exits are shown on Drawings. Construct other stabilized areas to same requirements. Maintain minimum roadway
widths of 14 feet for one-way traffic and 20 feet for two-way traffic and of
sufficient width to allow ingress and egress. Place geotextile fabric as a
permeable separator to prevent mixing of coarse aggregate with underlaying soil. Limit exposure of geotextile fabric to elements between laydown and cover to a maximum 14 days to minimize potential damage.
E. Grade roads and parking areas to provide sufficient drainage away from stabilized areas. Use sandbags, gravel, boards, or similar materials to prevent sediment from entering public right-of-ways, receiving streams
or storm water conveyance systems.
F. Inspect and maintain stabilized areas daily. Provide periodic top dressing
with additional coarse aggregates to maintain required depth. Repair and
clean out damaged control systems used to trap sediment. Immediately
remove spilled, dropped, washed, or tracked sediment from public right-
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of-ways.
G. Maintain lengths of stabilized areas as shown on Drawings or a minimum of
50 feet. Maintain a minimum thickness of 8 inches. Maintain minimum widths at all points of ingress or egress.
H. Stabilize other areas with the same thickness, and width of coarse
aggregate required for stabilized construction exits, except where shown otherwise on Drawings.
I. Stabilized areas may be widened or lengthened to accommodate
truck washing areas when authorized by Public Works.
J. Clean street daily before end of workday. When excess sediments have
tracked onto streets, Public Works may direct Contractor to clean street as
often as necessary. Remove and legally dispose of sediments.
K. Use other erosion and sediment control measures to prevent sediment
runoff during rain periods and non-working hours and when storm
discharges are expected.
END OF SECTION
CITY OF SCHERTZ STANDARD SPECIFICATION WASTE MATERIAL DISPOSAL
SECTION 01576
WASTE MATERIAL DISPOSAL
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Disposal of waste material and salvageable material.
1.02 1.02 SUBMITTALS
A. Conform to requirements of Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures.
B. Obtain a copy of approved “Floodplain Development Permit” prior to
disposal of excess material in areas designated as being in “100-year
Flood Hazard Area” within the City. Contact the City of Schertz Flood
Plain Manager, 10 Commercial Place at (210) 619-1800 for flood plain
information.
C. Obtain and submit disposal permits for proposed disposal sites, if
required by local ordinances.
D. Submit copy of written permission from property owner, with description
of property, prior to disposal of excess material adjacent to project. Submit written and signed release from property owner upon completion
of disposal work.
E. Describe waste materials expected to be stored on-site and a
description of controls to reduce Pollutants from these materials,
including storage practices to minimize exposure of materials to storm
water; and spill prevention and response measures in Project’s Storm
Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). Refer to Section 01410-TPDES Requirements.
PART 2 PRODUCTS – NOT USED
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 SALVAGEABLE MATERIAL
A. Excavated Material: When indicated on Drawings, load, haul, and
deposit excavated material at location or locations shown on Drawings
outside limits of Project.
B. Base, Surface, and Bedding Material: Load shell, gravel, bituminous, or
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other base and surfacing material designated for salvage into City trucks.
C. Pipe Culvert: Load culverts designated for salvage into City trucks.
D. Other Salvageable Materials: Conform to requirements of individual Specification Sections.
E. Coordinate loading of salvageable material on City trucks with
Public Works.
3.02 EXCESS MATERIAL
A. Remove and legally dispose of vegetation, rubble, broken concrete, debris,
asphaltic concrete pavement, excess soil, and other materials not
designated for salvage from job site.
B. Excess soil may be deposited on private property adjacent to Project
when written permission is obtained from property owner. See Paragraph
1.02 D above.
C. Verify flood plain status of any proposed disposal site. Do not dispose
of excavated materials in area designated as within 100-year Flood
Hazard Area unless “Floodplain Development Permit” has been obtained. Remove excess material placed in "100-year Flood Hazard
Area" within the City, without “Floodplain Development Permit”, at no
additional cost to the City.
D. Remove waste materials from site daily, in order to maintain site in neat
and orderly condition.
END OF SECTION
CITY OF SCHERTZ CONTROL OF GROUND STANDARD SPECIFICATION AND SURFACE WATER
SECTION 01578
CONTROL OF GROUND AND SURFACE WATER
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Dewatering, depressurizing, draining, and maintaining trenches, shaft
excavations, structural excavations and foundation beds in stable
condition, and controlling ground water conditions for tunnel excavations.
B. Protecting work against surface runoff and rising floodwaters.
C. Trapping suspended sediment in the discharge form the surface and
ground water control systems.
1.02 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
A. UNIT PRICES
1. Measurement for control of ground water, if included in Bid Form,
will be on either a lump sum basis or a linear foot basis for
continuous installations of wellpoints, eductor wells, or deep wells.
2. If not included in Bid Proposal, include the cost to control
ground water in unit price for work requiring such controls.
3. No separate payment will be made for control of surface water.
Include cost to control surface water in unit price for work requiring controls.
4. Follow Section 01270 - Payment Procedures for unit price procedures.
B. Stipulated Price (Lump Sum) Contract. If the Contract is a Stipulated
Price Contract, include payment for work under this section in the total Stipulated Price.
1.03 REFERENCES
A. ASTM D 698 - Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction of
Soils Using Standard Effort (12,400 ft-lbf/ft3 (600kN-m/m3)
B. Federal Regulations, 29 CFR Part 1926, Standards-Excavation,
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
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1.04 DEFINITIONS
A. Ground water control system: system used to dewater and
depressurize water-bearing soil layers.
1. Dewatering: lowering the water table and intercepting seepage that
would otherwise emerge from slopes or bottoms of excavations, or
into tunnels and shafts; and disposing of removed water. Intent of dewatering is to increase stability of tunnel excavations and
excavated slopes, prevent dislocation of material from slopes or
bottoms of excavations, reduce lateral loads on sheeting and
bracing, improve excavating and hauling characteristics of excavated
material, prevent failure or heaving of bottom of excavations, and to provide suitable conditions for placement of backfill materials and
construction of structures and other installations.
2. Depressurization: includes reduction in piezometric pressure within
strata not controlled by dewatering alone, necessary to prevent
failure or heaving of excavation bottom or instability of tunnel
excavations.
B. Excavation drainage: includes keeping excavations free of surface
and seepage water.
C. Surface drainage: includes use of temporary drainage ditches and dikes
and installation of temporary culverts and sump pumps with discharge
lines necessary to protect Work from any source of surface water.
D. Monitoring facilities for ground water control system: includes
piezometers, monitoring wells and flow meters for observing and
recording flow rates.
1.05 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Conduct subsurface investigations to identify groundwater conditions and to provide parameters for design, installation, and operation of groundwater
control systems. Submit proposed method and spacing of readings for
review prior to obtaining water level readings.
B. Design ground water control system, compatible with requirements of
Federal Regulations 29 CFR Part 1926 and Section 02260 - Trench Safety
Systems, to produce following results:
1. Effectively reduce hydrostatic pressure affecting:
a. Excavations b. Tunnel excavation, face stability or seepage into tunnels
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2. Develop substantially dry and stable subgrade for subsequent construction operations
3. Preclude damage to adjacent properties, buildings, structures, utilities, installed facilities and other work
4. Prevent loss of fines, seepage, boils, quick condition, or softening
of foundation strata
5. Maintain stability of sides and bottom of excavations
C. Provide ground water control systems that include single-stage or
multiple-stage well point systems, eductor and ejector-type systems,
deep wells, or combinations of these equipment types.
D. Provide drainage of seepage water and surface water, as well as water
from other sources entering excavation. Excavation drainage may include
placement of drainage materials, crushed stone and filter fabric, together with sump pumping.
E. Provide ditches, berms, pumps and other methods necessary to divert and drain surface water from excavation and other work areas.
F. Locate ground water control and drainage systems so as not to interfere with utilities, construction operations, adjacent properties, or adjacent
water wells.
G. Assume sole responsibility for ground water control systems and for any
loss or damage resulting from partial or complete failure of protective
measures and settlement or resultant damage caused by ground water
control operations. Modify ground water control systems or operations if
they cause or threaten to cause damage to new construction, existing site improvements, adjacent property, adjacent water wells, or potentially
contaminated areas. Repair damage caused by ground water control
systems or resulting from failure of system to protect property as
required.
H. Install an adequate number of piezometers installed at proper locations and
depths, necessary to provide meaningful observations of conditions affecting excavation, adjacent structures and water wells.
I. Install environmental monitoring wells at proper locations and depths necessary to provide adequate observations of hydrostatic conditions and possible contaminant transport from contamination sources into work area
or ground water control system.
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1.06 SUBMITTALS
A. Conform to requirements of Section 01330 - Submittals Procedures.
B. Submit Ground Water and Surface Water Control Plan for review by Public
Works prior to start of excavation work. Include the following:
1. Results of subsurface investigations and description of extent and
characteristics of water bearing layers subject to ground water control
2. Names of equipment Suppliers and installation Subcontractors
3. Description of proposed ground water control systems indicating arrangement, location, depth and capacities of system
components, installation details and criteria and operation and
maintenance procedures
4. Description of proposed monitoring facilities indicating depths and
locations of piezometers and monitoring wells, monitoring
installation details and criteria, type of equipment and
instrumentation with pertinent data and characteristics
5. Description of proposed filters including types, sizes, capacities
and manufacturer's application recommendations
6. Design calculations demonstrating adequacy of proposed systems
for intended applications. Define potential area of influence of
ground water control operation near contaminated areas.
7. Operating requirements, including piezometric control elevations
for dewatering and depressurization
8. Excavation drainage methods including typical drainage layers,
sump pump application and other means
9. Surface water control and drainage installations
10. Proposed methods and locations for disposing of removed water
C. Submit following records upon completion of initial installation:
1. Installation and development reports for well points, eductors,
and deep wells
2. Installation reports and baseline readings for piezometers
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and monitoring wells.
3. Baseline analytical test data of water from monitoring wells
4. Initial flow rates
D. Submit the following records weekly during control of ground and
surface water operations:
1. Records of flow rates and piezometric elevations obtained during
monitoring of dewatering and depressurization. Refer to
Paragraph 3.02, Requirements for Eductor, Well Points, or Deep
Wells.
2. Maintenance records for ground water control
installations, piezometers and monitoring wells
1.07 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Comply with requirements of agencies having jurisdiction.
B. Comply with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regulations
and Texas Water Well Drillers Association for development, drilling, and abandonment of wells used in dewatering system.
C. Obtain necessary permits from agencies with jurisdiction over use of
groundwater and matters affecting well installation, water discharge, and use of existing storm drains and natural water sources. Since review and
permitting process may be lengthy, take early action to obtain required
approvals.
D. Monitor ground water discharge for contamination while performing
pumping in vicinity of potentially contaminated sites.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS
A. Select equipment and materials necessary to achieve desired results for
dewatering. Selected equipment and materials are subject to review by Public Works through submittals required in Paragraph 1.06, Submittals.
B. Use experienced contractors, regularly engaged in ground water control
system design, installation, and operation, to furnish and install and operate eductors, well points, or deep wells, when needed
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C. Maintain equipment in good repair and operating condition.
D. Keep sufficient standby equipment and materials available to
ensure continuous operation, where required.
E. Portable Sediment Tank System: Standard 55-gallon steel or plastic drums, free of hazardous material contamination.
1. Shop or field fabricate tanks in series with main inlet pipe, inter-
tank pipes and discharge pipes, using quantities sufficient to
collect sediments from discharge water.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 GROUND WATER CONTROL
A. Perform necessary subsurface investigation to identify water bearing layers,
piezometric pressures and soil parameters for design and installation of ground water control systems. Perform pump tests, if necessary to
determine draw down characteristics. Present results in the Ground Water
and Surface Water Control Plan. submittal
B. Provide labor, material, equipment, techniques and methods to lower,
control and handle ground water in manner compatible with construction
methods and site conditions. Monitor effectiveness of installed system and
its effect on adjacent property.
C. Install, operate, and maintain ground water control systems in accordance
with the Ground Water and Surface Water Control Plan. Notify Public Works
in writing of changes made to accommodate field conditions and changes to Work. Provide revised drawings and calculations with notification.
D. Provide continuous system operation, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Arrange appropriate backup if electrical power is primary
energy source for dewatering system.
E. Monitor operations to verify systems lower ground water piezometric levels at rate required to maintain dry excavation resulting in stable subgrade for
subsequent construction operations.
F Depressurize zones where hydrostatic pressures in confined water bearing
layers exist below excavations to eliminate risk of uplift or other instability
of excavation or installed works. Define allowable piezometric elevations in
the Ground Water and Surface Water Control Plan.
G. Removal of ground water control installations.
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1. Remove pumping system components and piping when ground water control is no longer required.
2. Remove piezometers, including piezometers installed during design phase investigations and left for Contractor's use, upon
completion of testing, as required in accordance with Part 3 of
applicable specification.
3. Remove monitoring wells when directed by Public Works.
4. Grout abandoned well and piezometer holes. Fill piping that is not removed with cement-bentonite grout or cement-sand grout.
H. During backfilling, maintain water level a minimum of 5 feet below prevailing level of backfill. Do not allow the water level to cause uplift
pressures in excess of 80 percent of downward pressure produced by
weight of structure or backfill in place. Do not allow water levels to rise into
cement-stabilized sand until at least 48 hour after placement.
I. Provide uniform pipe diameter for each pipe drain run constructed for
dewatering. Remove pipe drains when no longer required. If pipe removal is
impractical, grout connections at 50-foot intervals and fill pipe with cement-
bentonite grout or cement-sand grout after removal from service.
J. The extent of ground water control for structures with permanent
perforated underground drainage systems may be reduced, for units designed to withstand hydrostatic uplift pressure. Provide a means to
drain affected portions of underground systems, including standby
equipment. Maintain drainage systems during construction operations.
K. Remove systems upon completion of construction or when dewatering
and control of surface or ground water is no longer required.
L. Compact backfill to not less than 95 percent of maximum dry density
in accordance with ASTM D 698.
M. Foundation Slab: Maintain saturation line at least 3 feet below lowest
elevations where concrete is to be placed. Drain foundations in areas
where concrete is to be placed before placing reinforcing steel. Keep free
from water for 3 days after concrete is placed.
3.02 REQUIREMENTS FOR EDUCTOR, WELL POINTS, OR DEEP WELLS
A. For aboveground piping in ground water control system, include a 12-inch minimum length of clear, transparent piping between each eductor well or well point and discharge header to allow visual monitoring of discharge from
each installation.
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B. Install sufficient piezometers or monitoring wells to show that trench or shaft excavations in water bearing materials are pre-drained prior to excavation.
Provide separate piezometers for monitoring of dewatering and for
monitoring of depressurization. Install piezometers and monitoring wells for
tunneling as appropriate for selected method of work.
C. Install piezometers or monitoring wells at least one week in advance of
the start of associated excavation.
D. Dewatering may be omitted for portions of under drains or other
excavations, where auger borings and piezometers or monitoring wells
show that soil is pre-drained by existing systems and that ground water control plan criteria are satisfied.
E. Replace installations that produce noticeable amounts of sediments
after development.
F. Provide additional ground water control installations, or change method of
control if, ground water control plan does not provide satisfactory results based on performance criteria defined by plan and by specifications.
Submit revised plan according to Paragraph 1.06B.
3.03 SEDIMENT TRAPS
A. Install sediment tank as shown on approved plan.
B. Inspect daily and clean out tank when one-third of sediment tank is filled
with sediment.
3.04 SEDIMENT SUMP PIT
A. Install sediment sump pits as shown on approved plan.
B. Construct standpipe by perforating 12 inch to 24 inch diameter
corrugated metal or PVC pipe.
C. Extend standpipe 12 inches to 18 inches above lip of pit.
D. Convey discharge of water pumped from standpipe to sediment
trapping device.
E. Fill sites of sump pits, compact to density of surrounding soil and
stabilize surface when construction is complete.
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3.05 EXCAVATION DRAINAGE
A. Use excavation drainage methods if well-drained conditions can be
achieved. Excavation drainage may consist of layers of crushed stone and filter fabric, and sump pumping, in combination with sufficient ground water
control wells to maintain stable excavation and backfill conditions.
3.06 MAINTENANCE AND OBSERVATION
A. Conduct daily maintenance and observation of piezometers or monitoring
wells while ground water control installations or excavation drainage is
operating at the site, or water is seeping into tunnels, and maintain systems
in good operating condition.
B. Replace damaged and destroyed piezometers or monitoring wells with
new piezometers or wells as necessary to meet observation schedules.
C. Cut off piezometers or monitoring wells in excavation areas where piping
is exposed, only as necessary to perform observation as excavation
proceeds. Continue to maintain and make specified observations
D. Remove and grout piezometers inside or outside of excavation area when
ground water control operations are complete. Remove and grout
monitoring wells when directed by Public Works.
3.07 MONITORING AND RECORDING
A. Monitor and record average flow rate of operation for each deep well, or for each wellpoint or educator header used in dewatering system. Also, monitor
and record water level and ground water recovery. Record observations
daily until steady conditions are achieved and twice weekly thereafter.
B. Observe and record elevation of water level daily as long as ground water
control system is in operation, and weekly thereafter until Work is
completed or piezometers or wells are removed, except when Public
Works determines more frequent monitoring and recording are required. Comply with Public Work’s direction for increased monitoring and recording and take measures necessary to ensure effective dewatering
for intended purpose.
3.08 SURFACE WATER CONTROL
A. Intercept surface water and divert it away from excavations through use of
dikes, ditches, curb walls, pipes, sumps or other approved means.
Requirement includes temporary works required to protect adjoining properties from surface drainage caused by construction operations.
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B. Divert surface water and seepage water into sumps and pump it into drainage channels or storm drains, when approved by agencies having jurisdiction.
Provide settling basins when required by agencies.
END OF SECTION
CITY OF SCHERTZ STANDARD SPECIFICATION PROJECT IDENTIFICATION SIGNS
SECTION 01580
PROJECT IDENTIFICATION SIGNS
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Project identification sign description.
B. Project sign installation.
C. Maintenance and removal of Project sign.
1.02 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A. Sign Construction: Construct signs of new materials in accordance with
Standard Detail provided at the Pre-construction Conference.
B. Appearance: Maintain signs to present a clean and neat look throughout
Contract duration.
C. Sign Manufacturer: Experienced professional sign company.
D. Sign Placement: At locations shown in Drawings unless otherwise specified
by Public Works at pre-construction meeting.
1. Provide one sign at each end of a linear Project involving bridges,
paving, overlay, sewer line, storm drainage, or water main construction located in rights-of-ways.
2. Provide one sign for site or building construction Contracts.
3. Provide one sign at each site for Contracts with multiple sites.
4. Sign Relocation: As work progresses, relocate signs if directed by
Public Works in writing. Include cost for one relocation of post-
mounted signs in Contract Price. Subsequent relocations, if directed by Public Works in writing, will be subject to Change Order.
E. Skid-mounted signs: Use for projects with noncontiguous locations where
work progresses from one location to another. Design skid structure to
withstand a 60 mile-per-hour wind load to the face or back of sign using stakes, straps, or ballast. Contractor shall be responsible for security of signs at each site.
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1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit Shop Drawings under provisions of Section 01330-Submittal
Procedures.
B. Show content, layout, lettering style, lettering size, and colors. Make sign and lettering to scale, clearly indicating condensed lettering, if used.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 SIGN MATERIALS
A. Structure and Framing: Use new sign materials.
1. Sign Posts: 4 inch by 4 inch pressure treated wood posts, 9 feet long
for skid mounting and 12 feet long minimum for in-ground mounting.
2. Skid Bracing: 2 inch by 4 inch wood framing material.
3. Skid Members: 2 inch by 6 inch wood framing material.
4. Fasteners:
a. Galvanized steel
b. Attach sign to posts with ½ inch by 5 ½ inch button head
carriage bolts and secure with nuts and flat head washers. c. Cover button heads with white reflective film or paint to
match sign background.
d. Use metal brackets and braces and ¾ inch wood screws to
attach sign header. B. Sign and Sign Header: ¾ inch thick marine plywood. Use 4 foot by 8 foot
sheet for the sign and a single piece for the header to minimize joints. Do
not piece wood sheets to fabricate sign face.
C. Paint and Primers: White industrial grade, fast-drying, oil-based paint with gloss finish for structural and framing members, sign, and sign header
material surfaces. Paint all sign surfaces prior to adding adhesive
applications.
D. Colors:
1. Sign Background: Reflective white 3M Scotchlite Engineer Grade,
Pressure Sensitive Sheeting (White), or approved equal.
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2. Sign Film: 3M Scotchcal Pressure Sensitive Films, or approved
equal for legends, symbols, lettering and artwork. Match colors to
3M Scotchcal Pressure Sensitive Films. See Attachment 1.
2.02 SIGN LAYOUT
A. Lettering:
1. Style, Size and Spacing: Helvetica Regular Lettering.
2. Condensed Style: Text may be condensed if needed to maintain
sign composition.
B. Composition:
1. See Attachment 1 for sign template.
2. Lines with Standard Text
Obtain necessary information from plans and Public Works.
a. List the Project Name, and Cost, and Funding
b. List the names of the OWNER's, Mayor, Manager, Council
Members, ENGINEER and CONTRACTOR
3. Schertz LOGO
a. In colors as provided by Public Works
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 INSTALLATION A. Install Project identification signs within seven days after Date of
Commencement of the Work.
B. Erect signs at locations shown in Drawings unless otherwise designated by Public Works at pre-construction meeting. Position sign so it is fully visible and readable to general public.
C. Erect sign level and plumb.
D. If mounted on posts, sink posts 3 to 4 feet below grade and stabilize posts to minimize lateral motion. Leave a minimum of 8 feet of post above
existing grade for mounting of sign.
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E. Erect sign so that top edge of sign is at a nominal 8 feet above existing grade.
3.01 MAINTENANCE AND REMOVAL
A. Keep signs and supports clean. Repair deterioration and damage.
B. Remove signs, framing, supports, and foundations to a depth of at least 2
feet upon completion of Project. Restore area to a condition equal to or
better than before construction.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 01581
EXCAVATION IN PUBLIC WAY PERMIT SIGNS (When Required)
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Project sign installation.
B. Maintenance and removal of Project sign.
1.02 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A. Sign Construction: Construct signs of new materials.
B. Appearance: Maintain signs to present a clean and neat look throughout the Contract duration.
C. Sign Placement: Place signs at each street entrance to street cut
excavation.
1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit Shop Drawings under provisions of Section 01330-Submittal
Procedures.
B. Show content, layout, lettering styles, lettering size and colors. Make sign
and lettering to scale, clearly indicating condensed lettering, if used.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 SIGN LAYOUT
A. Conform to Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Minimum
size: 36 inches by 36 inches.
B. Lettering: Uppercase Helvetica Regular lettering.
C. Composition: include a sign copy of street cut permit, title “City of Schertz”, contracting department’s name, address, and emergency telephone number and Contractor’s name. Public Works will provide department name,
address, and emergency telephone number for preparation of sign.
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PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 INSTALLATION
A. Install Project signs before commencement of pavement excavation in
Public Way.
B. Position sign so it is fully visible and readable to general public.
C. Erect sign level and plumb.
D. Erect sign so that top edge of sign is at a nominal 8 feet above existing
grade.
3.02 MAINTENANCE AND REMOVAL
A. Keep signs and supports clean. Repair deterioration and damage.
B. Remove signs, framing, supports and foundations to depth of at least 2 feet
upon completion of the Work. Restore area to condition equal to or better than before construction.
END OF SECTION
CITY OF SCHERTZ STANDARD SPECIFICATION BASIC PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 01610
BASIC PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Requirements for transportation, delivery, handling, and storage of Products.
1.02 PRODUCTS
A. Products: Defined in General Conditions. Does not include machinery and equipment used for preparation, fabrication, conveying and erection of the
Work. Products may also include existing materials or components
designated for reuse.
B. Do not reuse materials and equipment, designated for removal, except as specified by the Contract.
C. Provide Products from the fewest number of manufacturers as practical, in
order to simplify spare parts inventory and to allow for maximum
interchangeability of components. For multiple components of the same size, type or application, use the same make and model of component
throughout the Work.
1.03 TRANSPORTATION
A. Make arrangements for transportation, delivery, and handling of Products
required for timely completion of the Work.
B. Transport and handle Products in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
C. Consign and address shipping documents to proper party giving name of
the Project and its complete street address. Shipments shall be delivered to
Contractor. 1.04 DELIVERY
A. Arrange deliveries of Products to accommodate short-term site completion
schedules and in ample time to facilitate inspection prior to Installation. Avoid deliveries that cause lengthy storage or overburden of limited storage space.
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B. Coordinate deliveries to avoid conflict with the Work and conditions at the site and to accommodate the following:
1. Work of other contractors or the City.
2. Limitations of storage space.
3. Availability of equipment and personnel for handling Products.
4. The City’s use of premises.
C. Have Products delivered to the site in manufacturer’s original, unopened,
labeled containers.
D. Immediately upon delivery, inspect shipment to assure:
1. Product complies with requirements of the Contract.
2. Quantities are correct.
3. Containers and packages are intact; labels are legible.
4. Products are properly protected and undamaged.
1.05 PRODUCT HANDLING
A. Coordinate off-loading of Products delivered to the site. If necessary during
construction, move and relocate stored Products at no additional cost to the
City.
B. Provide equipment and personnel necessary to handle Products, including those provided by the City, by methods to prevent damage to Products or
packaging.
C. Provide additional protection during handling as necessary to prevent breaking, scraping, marring, or otherwise damaging Products or surrounding areas.
D. Handle Products by methods to prevent over-bending or overstressing.
E. Lift heavy components only at designated lifting points.
F. Handle Products in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
G. Do not drop, roll or skid Products off delivery vehicles. Hand-carry or use suitable materials handling equipment.
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1.06 STORAGE OF PRODUCTS
A. Store and protect Products in accordance with manufacturer’s
recommendations and requirements of these Specifications.
B. Make necessary provisions for safe storage of Products. Place Products so
as to prevent damage to any part of the Work or existing facilities and to
maintain free access at all times to all parts of the Work and to utility service
company installations in the vicinity of the Work. Keep Products neatly and
compactly stored in locations that will cause minimum inconvenience to other contractors, public travel, adjoining owners, tenants, and occupants.
Arrange storage in a manner so as to provide easy access for inspection.
C. Restrict storage to areas available on the site for storage of Products as
shown on Drawings or approved by Public Works.
D. Provide off-site storage and protection when on-site storage is not
adequate. Provide addresses of, and access to, off-site storage locations
for inspection by Public Works.
E. Do not use lawns, grass plots, or other private property for storage purposes
without written permission of owner or other person in possession or control
of premises.
F. Protect stored Products against loss or damage.
G. Store in manufacturers’ unopened containers.
H. Neatly, safely, and compactly stack Products delivered and stored along the line of the Work to avoid inconvenience and damage to property owners and general public, and maintain at least 3 feet clearance around fire hydrants.
Keep public, private driveways and street crossing open.
I. Repair or replace damaged lawns, sidewalks, streets, or other improvements at satisfaction of Public Works. Total length the Products may be distributed along route of construction at one time is 1000 linear
feet, unless otherwise approved in writing by Public Works.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
PART 3 EXECUTION
END OF SECTION
CITY OF SCHERTZ PRODUCT SUBSTITUTION STANDARD SPECIFICATION PROCEDURES
SECTION 01630
PRODUCT SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Options for making Product or process selections.
B. Procedures for proposed equivalent Products or processes, including pre-
approved, pre-qualified, and approved Products or processes.
1.02 DEFINITIONS
A. Product: As defined in General Conditions. Product does not include
machinery and equipment used for production, fabrication, conveying, and
erection of the Work. Products may also include existing materials or
components designated for reuse.
B. Process: Any proprietary system or method for installing system
components resulting in an integral, functioning part of the Work. For this
Section, the word Products includes Processes.
1.03 SELECTION OPTIONS
A. Pre-approved Products: Construction products of certain manufacturers or
Suppliers designated in Specification as “pre-approved.” The City maintains
a list of pre-approved products. Pre-approved Products for this Project are designated as pre-approved in Specifications. Products of other
manufacturers or suppliers are not acceptable for this Project and will not be
considered under the submittal process for approving alternate products.
B. Pre-qualified Products: Construction products of certain manufacturers or Suppliers designated in Specifications as “pre-qualified.” Pre-qualified
Products for this Project are designated as pre-qualified in Specifications.
Products of other manufacturers or suppliers are not acceptable for this
Project and will not be considered under the submittal process for approving alternate products.
C. Approved Products: Construction products of certain manufacturers or
Suppliers designated in Specifications followed by words “or approved
equal.” Approval of alternate products not listed in Specifications may be obtained through provisions for product options and substitutions in General Conditions, and by following submittal procedures specified in Section
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01330-Submittal Procedures. The procedures for approval of alternate products are not applicable to pre-approved or pre-qualified products.
D. Product Compatibility: To the maximum extent possible, provide Products
that are of the same type or function from a single manufacturer, make, or
source. Where more than one choice is available, select Product that is compatible with other Products already selected, specified, or in use by the
City.
1.04 CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY
A. Responsibility related to Product options and substitutions is defined in
General Conditions.
B. Furnish information Public Works deems necessary to judge equivalency of
alternate Product.
C. Pay for laboratory testing, as well as any other review or examination cost,
needed to establish equivalency between products in order to obtain
information upon which Public Works can base a decision.
D. If Public Works determines alternate product is not equal to that named in
Specifications, furnish one of the specified Products.
1.05 CITY REVIEW
A. Use alternate Products only when approved in writing by Public Works.
Public Works determination regarding acceptance of proposed alternate
Product is final.
B. Alternate Products shall be accepted if Products are judged by Public Works to be equivalent to specified Product or to offer substantial benefit to the
City.
C. The City retains the right to accept any Product deemed advantageous to the City, and similarly, to reject any product deemed not beneficial to the City.
1.06 SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURE
A. Collect and assemble technical information applicable to the proposed Product to aid in determining equivalency as related to the approved
Product specified.
B. Submit a written request for a construction Product to be considered as an alternate Product.
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C. Submit Product information after the effective date of the Contract and
within the time period allowed for substitution submittals given in General
Conditions. After the submittal period has expired, requests for alternate
Products shall be considered only when specified Product becomes
unavailable because of conditions beyond Contractor’s control.
D. Submit (5) five copies of each request for alternate Product approval.
Include the following information:
1. Complete data substantiating compliance of proposed substitution with the Contract.
2. For Products:
a. Product identification, including manufacturer’s name and address.
b. Manufacturer’s literature with Product description,
performance and test data, and reference standards.
c. Samples, as applicable
d. Name and address of similar projects on which Product was used and date of installation. Include names of Owner,
design consultant, and installing contractor.
3. For construction methods:
a. Detailed description of proposed method.
b. Drawings illustrating methods.
4. Itemized comparison of proposed substitution with Product or method specified.
5. Data relating to changes in Construction Schedule.
6. Relation to separate contracts, if any. 7. Accurate cost data on proposed substitution in comparison with
Product or method specified.
8. Other information requested by Public Works. E. Approved alternate Products will be subject to the same review process as
the specified Product would have been for Shop Drawings, Product Data,
and Samples.
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PART 3 EXECUTION - Not Used
END OF SECTION
CITY OF SCHERTZ STANDARD SPECIFICATION FIELD SURVEYING
SECTION 01725
FIELD SURVEYING
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 QUALITY CONTROL
A. Conform to State of Texas laws for surveys requiring licensed surveyors. Employ a surveyor acceptable to Public Works if required by the Contract.
1.02 SUBMITTALS
A. Conform to requirements of Section 01330-Submittal Procedures.
B. Submit name, address, and telephone numbers of Surveyor to Public Works
before starting survey work.
C. Submit documentation verifying accuracy of survey work on request.
D. Submit certificate signed by Surveyor, that elevations and locations of the
Work are in conformance with the Contract.
1.03 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS.
A. Maintain a complete and accurate log of control and survey work as it
progresses.
B. Prepare a certified survey setting forth dimensions, locations, angels, and elevations of construction and site work upon completion of foundation walls
and major site improvements.
C. Submit record documents under provisions of Section 01785-Project Record Documents.
1.04 EXAMINATION
A. Verify locations of survey control points prior to starting the Work. B. Notify Public Works immediately if any discrepancies are discovered.
1.05 SURVEY REFERENCE POINTS
A. The City will establish survey control datum as provided in General Conditions and as indicated on Drawings. Inform Public Works in advance
of time horizontal and vertical control points will be established so
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verification deemed necessary by Public Works may be done with minimum inconvenience to the City or Contractor.
B. Locate and protect survey control points prior to starting site work; preserve
permanent reference points during construction.
C. Notify Public Works a minimum of 48 hours before relocation of reference
points is needed due to changes in grades or other reasons.
D. Promptly report loss or destruction of reference points to Public Works.
E. Reimburse the City of cost of reestablishment of permanent reference
points disturbed by construction operations.
1.06 SURVEY REQUIREMENTS
A. Utilize recognized engineering survey practices.
B. Establish a minimum of two permanent benchmarks on site, referenced to
established control points. Record horizontal and vertical location data on
Project record documents.
C. Establish elevations, lines and levels to provide quantities required for
measurement and payment and for appropriate controls for the Work.
Locate and lay out the following with appropriate instruments:
1. Site improvements including grading, fill and topsoil placement,
utilities, and footings and slabs.
2. Grid or axis for structures. 3. Building foundation, column locations, and ground floor elevations.
D. Periodically verify layouts.
PART 2 PRODUCTS – Not Used
PART 3 EXECUTION – Not Used
END OF SECTION
CITY OF SCHERTZ STANDARD SPECIFICATION CUTTING AND PATCHING
SECTION 01731
CUTTING AND PATCHING
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Cutting, patching and fitting of the Work or work under construction.
Coordinating Installation or connection of the Work to existing facilities, or
uncovering work for access, inspection or testing and related submittals.
1.02 CUTTING AND PATCHING
A. Perform activities to avoid interference with facility operations and work of
others in accordance with General Conditions of Contract.
B. Execute cutting and patching, including excavation, backfill and fitting to:
1. Remove and replace defective work or work not conforming to
Drawings and Specifications;
2. Take samples of installed work as required for testing;
3. Remove construction required to provide for specified alterations or
additions to existing work.
4. Uncover work to allow inspection or re-inspection by Public Works or regulatory agencies having jurisdiction.
5. Connect uninstalled work to completed work in proper sequence;
6. Remove or relocate existing utilities and pipes that obstruct work;
7. Make connections or alterations to existing or new facilities;
8. Provide openings, channels, chases and flues and cut, patch, and finish, if required; or
9. Provide protection for other portions of the Work.
C. Restore existing work to a condition equal to or better than that which existed prior to cutting and patching, and to standards required by Specifications.
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D. Support, anchor, attach, match, trim and seal materials to work of others. Unless otherwise specified. Furnish and Install sleeves, inserts, and
hangers required for excavation of the Work.
E. Provide shoring, bracing and support necessary to maintain structural
integrity and to protect adjacent work from damage during cutting and patching. Request written approval from Public Works, before cutting
structural members such as beams, anchors, lintels, or other supports.
Follow approved submittals, as applicable.
F. Match new materials to existing materials by bonding, lapping, mechanically tying, anchoring or other effective means in order to prevent cracks and to
minimize evidence of patching. Conceal effects of demolition and patching
by blending new construction to existing surfaces. Avoid obvious breaks,
joints, or changes of surface appearance unless shown on Drawings or
authorized by Public Works.
1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Conform to requirements of Section 01330-Submittal Procedures.
B. Submit a written request to Public Works for consent to proceed, before
conducting cutting operations that might affect structural integrity, design
function, City operations, or work of another contractor.
C. Include the following in submittal:
1. Identification of Project
2. Description of affected work 3. Necessity for cutting
4. Effect on other work and on structural integrity
5. Describe the proposed work including:
a. Scope of cutting and patching
b. Contractor, Subcontractor or Supplier who will execute the
work c. Proposed Products d. Extent of refinishing
e. Schedule of operations
6. Alternatives to cutting and patching
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D. When work conditions or schedule dictate the need for change of materials or methods, submit a written recommendation to Public Works that includes:
1. Conditions necessitating the change;
2. Recommendations for alternative materials or methods; and
3. Submittals required for proposed substitutions.
E. Notify Public Works in writing when work will be uncovered for observation.
Do not begin cutting or patching operations until authorized by Public Works.
1.04 CONNECTIONS TO EXISTING FACILITIES
A. Perform construction operations necessary to complete connections and tie-ins to existing facilities. Keep existing facilities in continuous operation
unless otherwise permitted in the Specifications or approved in writing by
Public Works.
B. Coordinate interruption of service requiring connection to existing facilities with Public Works. Do not bypass wastewater or sludge to waterways.
Provide temporary pumping facilities to handle wastewater if necessary.
Use temporary bulkheads to minimize disruption. Provide temporary power
and piping to facilitate construction where necessary.
C. Submit a detailed schedule of proposed connections, including shut-downs
and tie-ins. Include proposed time and date as well as anticipated duration
of work. Coordinate the connection schedule with the construction
schedule. 1. Submit specific times and dates to Public Works at least 48 hours in
advance of proposed work.
D. Procedures and Operations: 1. Operate existing pumps, valves, and gates in required sequence
under supervision of Public Works. Do not operate valves, gates or
other items of equipment without Public Works knowledge.
2. If possible, test equipment under operating conditions before making final tie-ins to connect equipment to existing facilities.
3. Coordinate work and schedules. Notify Public Works at least 48
hours before shutdowns or bypasses are required.
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PART 3 EXECUTION – Not Used
END OF SECTION
CITY OF SCHERTZ PROCEDURE FOR WATER STANDARD SPECIFICATION VALVE ASSISTANCE
SECTION 01732
PROCEDURE FOR WATER VALVE ASSISTANCE
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Operation of valves. City employees will operate existing valves.
Contractor’s employees may operate new valves included in the Project
prior to acceptance by the City.
1.02 PROCEDURE
A. Perform activities listed in Exhibit A attached to this Section.
1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit request for work order planning meetings in accordance with Exhibit
A. Include information listed in Step 1 of Exhibit A, attached to this Section.
1.04 CANCELLATION
1. Contractor, Public Works, or Public Utilities Division may cancel a
scheduled valve assistance appointment at no extra cost or payment
to Contractor. Contractor shall notify City’s appointed Project
Inspector (“Inspector”) 24 hours in advance of cancellation.
Inspector shall notify Public Works immediately upon receipt of cancellation notice. Cancellation may be caused by bad weather,
preparation of work taking longer than anticipated, or unforeseen
delays in one or more of the three parties.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
PART 3 EXECUTION
END OF SECTION
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EXHIBIT A
PROCEDURE FOR VALVE ASSISTANCE
The following procedure will be used by Public Works personnel when completing a service request
from individual Contractors, through Inspector, for operation of existing water valves.
ROUTINE VALVE ASSISTANCE REQUEST (NON-EMERGENCY JOBS):
Step 1. a. When notified by Contractor, Inspector will schedule a work order planning meeting by calling Public Works (PW) and providing information shown below. The work order planning
meeting shall be conducted a minimum of three days after the request; excluding weekends, holidays, inclement weather days, and the day of the call.
Location of Work (Street Intersection) Project Description Job Superintendent's Name Contractor's Emergency Information Inspector/Senior Inspector D ate & Time assistance is requested
Project # Contractor (Company Name) Superintendent's Office #/Mobile #/Pager # Name and Phone #/Mobile #/Pager # Name, Phone #/Mobile #/Pager #
b. PW will create a work order for each wet connection, cut and plug, etc. that will be
designated as a "Code 40" (Private Contractor).
c. PW will give Inspector the work order number. This work order number must be used as a
reference in all communications regarding this request for Valve Assistance.
d. Valve personnel must have the work order number on their route sheet. When valve personnel arrive at the job site for the Work Order Planning Meeting between Inspector,
Contractor, and PW valve personnel, they will verify the street intersection and work order
number with the Inspector before beginning Work Order Planning Meeting.
e. During Work Order Planning Meeting, the work to be performed will be outlined and the actual date work will be performed will be mutually determined by Inspector, Contractor and PW valve personnel, based upon relevant factors such as preparatory work needed,
customer requirements, etc.
f. Valve personnel will perform work specifically outlined in the work order requested. Also,
PW valve personnel will only operate existing water valves. Inspector must contact PW and request a new work order for additional work.
g. Valve personnel will contact the dispatcher and advise when the job is complete. Valve personnel will list all appropriate information on the Crew Activity Report.
Step 2. Should valve personnel not be able to keep an appointment to provide valve assistance,
PW will provide notification to appropriate Inspector by phone at least 24 hours prior, with that
fact and rescheduling information, if available.
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Step 3. Inspector will notify PW if valve personnel have not arrived at the site within 30 minutes of
scheduled appointment. If Contractor is not ready when valve operator arrives to provide
valve assistance, the City shall charge Contractor $50.00 per hour, starting 15 minutes after the scheduled appointment time, minimum one hour charge.
Step 4. Contractor will not be due delay claims or downtime if Utility Maintenance Branch has
notified Inspector that they will not be able to provide valve assistance as scheduled.
Step 5. Test installed new valves in the presence of Inspector before substantial completion
inspection is scheduled. Place new valves in open position on or before the Date of
Substantial Completion.
Step 6. Public Works will notify, in writing, Utility Maintenance Branch two months before the warranty expires to report any problems they have with new water lines. Public Works will
notify Contractor about these problems.
EMERGENCY REQUEST FOR VALVE ASSISTANCE PROCEDURE:
Step 1. When notified by Contractor, Inspector will request emergency Valve Assistance due to a broken line/service, etc. by calling PW and providing the following information: Location of Work (Street Intersection) Project Description
Contractor (Company Name) Job Superintendent's Name Contractor's Emergency Information Inspector/Senior Inspector
D ate & Time assistance is requested
Project # Superintendent's Office #/Mobile #/Pager # Name and Phone #/Mobile #/Pager # Name, Phone #/Mobile #/Pager #
Step 2. PW will create an emergency work order number and describe the work to be performed.
Step 3. PW will give Inspector the emergency work order number. Reference work order
number in all communications regarding request for Valve Assistance.
Step 4. PW will contact designated valve personnel and assign emergency work order. Dispatcher
will follow standard PW procedures if this situation occurs after normal working hours.
Step 5. Valve personnel must have the emergency work order number on the route sheet. When
valve personnel arrive at the job site for emergency work, they will verify the street
intersection and emergency work order number with Inspector prior to beginning work
requested for operating existing water valves. Valve personnel will coordinate verification of street intersection and work order number with Inspector prior to performing work.
CITY OF SCHERTZ STANDARD SPECIFICATION SITE RESTORATION
SECTION 01740
SITE RESTORATION
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Restoration of site affected by the Work in public or private property,
including pavement, esplanades, sidewalks, driveways, fences, lawns and
landscaping.
1.02 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
A. Unit Prices.
1. Payment for restoration of Project site disturbed by utility
construction operations is on a linear foot basis. Measurement will
be as provided for corresponding utility in each Specification section. No separate payment made for branch pipe, valves and, other
associated work for utilities. Measurement for restoration with
multiple utilities within the same right-of-way will be on a linear foot
basis for only one utility.
2. No separate payment made for facility or roadway projects.
Include cost in the surface improvements associated with the
facility or roadway construction.
3. Payment includes required site restoration within the right-of-way or
easement regardless of size or type of pipe, method of
construction, paved or unpaved areas or thickness and width of pavement.
4. No separate payment made for site restoration for service
connections under this Section. Include cost in appropriate utility section.
5. Refer to Section 01270 - Measurement and Payment for Unit Price procedures.
B. Stipulated Price (Lump Sum) Contracts. If Contract is Stipulated Price Contract, include payment for work under this section in total Stipulated
Price.
1.03 DEFINITIONS
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A. Phase: Locations identified on the plans and listed in Section 1110 - Summary of Work under Work Sequence.
B. Site Restoration: Replacement or reconstruction of Site Improvements
located in rights-of-way, easements, public property, and private property affected or altered by the Work.
C. Site Improvement: Includes pavement, curbs and gutters, esplanades, sidewalks, driveways, fences, lawns, irrigation systems, landscaping, and
other improvements in existence at the Project site before commencement of
construction operations.
1.04 SUBMITTALS
A. Conform to requirements of Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures.
B. Schedule of testing, service connections, abandonment, backfill, and site
restoration.
C. Sample of notices to residents outlining their responsibility for maintenance of
site improvements adjacent to the Project that are not disturbed by construction operations
1.05 SCHEDULING
A. Schedule testing, service connections, abandonment, backfill and site
restoration immediately following completion of pipe laying work or paving
within each block or line segment.
B. Phased Construction:
1. Commencement of subsequent Phase will follow scheduling of site
restoration of prior Phase. Limit work to a maximum of two Phases of the
project.
C. Construction of Projects with no Phases listed in Section 01110- Summary of
Work:
1. Complete site restoration prior to disturbing over 50% of total project
linear feet or 2,000 linear feet, whichever is greater, of right-of-way or easement.
2. Limit work to a maximum of 50% of total project linear feet or 2,000
linear feet, whichever is greater, of right-of-way and easement. Commence work in additional right-of-way or easement after completion of site restoration.
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PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS
A. Pavement, Sidewalks and Driveways: Materials specified in Section
02951-Pavement Repair and Resurfacing.
B. Seeding and Sodding: Sod specified in Section 02922-Sodding and
Seed specified in Section 02921-Hydromulch Seeding.
C. Trees, Shrubs and Plantings: Conform to requirements of Section
01562-Tree and Plant Protection.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 PREPARATORY WORK
A. Provide cleanup and restoration crews to work closely behind pipe laying
and roadway construction crews, and where necessary, during testing,
service restoration, abandonment, backfill and surface restoration.
B. Water Lines: Unless otherwise approved by Public Works, comply with the following:
1. Once Public Works approves work within a Phase, immediately
begin preparatory work for disinfection effort.
2. No later than three days after completing disinfection
preparatory work, submit to City appropriate request for
disinfection.
3. If City fails to perform initial disinfection of lines in accordance with
Section 2514 – Disinfection of Water Lines, within seven days from submission of appropriate request, and if approved by Public Works,
pipe laying operations may continue beyond approved limits until the
City responds.
4. Immediately after transfer of services, begin abandonment of old
water lines and site restoration.
C. Wastewater Lines:
1. Once Public Works approves work within a Line Segment,
immediately begin preparatory work for testing effort.
2. No later than three days after completing preparatory work for testing, initiate testing work.
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3. Immediately after transfer of service connections, begin abandonment of old wastewater lines, and site restoration.
D. Street Construction and Paving Projects
1. Once Public Works approves work within a Line Segment or block,
immediately begin preparatory work for testing effort.
2. No later than three days after completing preparatory work for
testing, initiate testing work.
3. Immediately after testing begin site restoration.
E. Street Construction and Paving Projects
1. Once Public Works approves work within a block, immediately begin preparatory work for sidewalk construction, sodding and
hydromulching and tree planting.
2. No later than seven days after completing preparatory work, initiate construction.
3.02 CLEANING
A. Remove debris and trash to maintain a clean and orderly site in
accordance with requirements of General Conditions and Section 01576 -
Waste Material Disposal.
3.03 LANDSCAPING AND FENCES
A. Seeding and Sodding.
1. Remove construction debris and level area with bank sand so that
new grass surface matches level of existing grass and maintains pre-
construction drainage patterns. Level and fill minor ruts or
depressions caused by construction operations with bank sand,
where grass is still viable.
2. Restore previously existing turfed areas with sod and fertilize in accordance with Section 02922 - Sodding. Sod to match existing turf.
3. Restore unpaved areas not requiring sodding with hydromulch seeding conforming to Section 02921 - Hydromulch Seeding.
B. Trees, Shrubbery and Plants.
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1. Remove and replant trees, shrubs, and plants in accordance with requirements of Section 01562-Tree and Plant Protection.
C. Fence Replacement.
1. Replace removed or damaged fencing to equal or better condition than
existed prior to construction, including concrete footings and mow strips. Provide new wood posts, top and bottom railing and panels.
Metal fencing material, not damaged by the Work, may be reused.
2. Remove and dispose of damaged or substandard material.
3.04 MAINTENANCE
A. Maintain shrubs, plantings, sodded areas and seeded areas.
B. Replace shrubs, plantings and seeded or sodded areas that fail to become established.
C. Refer to Section 01562-Tree and Plant Protection, Section 02921-Hydromulch Seeding and Section 02922-Sodding for Maintenance
Requirements.
END OF SECTION
CITY OF SCHERTZ STANDARD SPECIFICATION STARTING SYSTEMS
SECTION 01755
STARTING SYSTEMS
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Starting systems
B. Demonstration and instructions
C. Testing, adjusting and balancing.
PART 2 PRODUCTS – Not Used
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 PREPARATION
A. Coordinate schedule for start-up of various equipment and systems.
B. Notify Public Works seven days prior to startup of each item.
C. Verify each piece of equipment or system has been checked for proper
lubrication, drive rotation, belt tension, control sequence, or other damage-
causing conditions.
D. Verify tests, meter readings, and specified electrical characteristics agree with those required by equipment or system manufacturer.
E. Verify wiring and support components for equipment are complete and
tested. F. Execute start-up under supervision in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions.
G. When specified in individual Specification sections, required manufacturer to provide an authorized representative to be present at the site to inspect, check and approve equipment or system installation prior to start-up, and to
supervise placing equipment or system in operation.
H. Submit written report indicating that equipment or system has been properly installed and is functioning correctly.
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3.02 DEMONSTRATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
A. Demonstrate operation and maintenance of Products to Public Works two
weeks prior to Date of Substantial Completion.
B. Utilize O&M Manuals as the basis for instruction. Review contents of
manual with Public Works in detail to explain aspects of operation and
maintenance.
C. Demonstrate start-up, operation, control, adjustment, trouble-shootings, servicing, maintenance, and shutdown of each item of equipment at agreed
upon times, at the equipment location.
D. Prepare and insert additional data in O&M Manuals when the need for
additional data becomes apparent during instruction.
E. At a minimum, Contractor will demonstrate the following:
1. Products and procedures to be used in maintaining various surfaces,
e.g., counter tops, toilet partitions, tile floors, and carpeting;
2. Procedures to set and maintain landscape irrigation system;
3. Procedures to set and maintain security and fire alarm systems; and
4. Procedures to set and maintain HVAC systems.
3.03 TESTING, ADJUSTING AND BALANCING
A. Contractor shall appoint, employ and pay for the service of an independent firm to perform testing, adjusting and balancing.
B. Submit reports by the independent firm to Public Works describing
observations and results of tests and signifying compliance or non-compliance with specified requirements and requirements of the Contract.
END OF SECTION
CITY OF SCHERTZ STANDARD SPECIFICATION CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES
SECTION 01770
CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Procedures to establish Date of Substantial Completion.
B. Closeout procedures for final submittals, O&M data, warranties, spare parts
and maintenance materials.
C. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) inspection for Texas
Accessibility Standards (TAS) compliance.
1.02 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION
A. Comply with General Conditions regarding Date of Substantial Completion
when Contractor considers the Work, or portion thereof designated by
Public Works, to be substantially complete.
B. Insure the following items have been completed when included in the Work, prior to presenting a list of items to be inspected by Public Works for
issuance of a Certificate of Substantial Completion:
1. Cutting, plugging, and abandoning of water, wastewater, and storm
sewer lines, as required by Contract documents for each item;
2. Construction of, and repairs to, pavement, driveways, sidewalks, and
curbs and gutters;
3. Sodding and hydromulch seeding, unless waived by Public Works in writing;
4. General clean up including pavement markings, transfer of services,
successful testing and landscape; 5. Additional requirements contained in Section 01110-Summary of
Work.
C. Assist Public Works with inspection of Contractor’s list of items and complete or correct the items, including items added by Public Works, within specified time period.
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D. Should Public Works inspection show failure of Contractor to comply with requirements to obtain Date of Substantial Completion, including those items in
Paragraph 1.02 B. of this section, Contractor shall complete or correct the
items, before requesting another inspection by Public Works.
1.03 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES
A. Comply with General Conditions regarding final completion and final
payment when the Work is complete and ready for Public Works final
inspection.
B. Provide Project Record Documents in accordance with Section 01785-
Project Record Documents.
C. Complete or correct items on punch list, with no new items added. Address
new items during warranty period.
D. The City will occupy portions of the Work as specified in other sections.
1.04 FINAL CLEANING
A. Execute final cleaning prior to final inspection
B. For facilities, clean interior and exterior glass and surfaces exposed to view;
remove temporary labels, stains and foreign substances, polish transparent and glossy surfaces, vacuum carpeted and soft surfaces.
C. Clean equipment and fixtures to sanitary condition.
D. Clean or replace filters of operating equipment.
E. Clean debris from roofs, gutters, down spouts, and drainage systems.
F. Clean site, sweep paved areas, and rake clean landscaped surfaces. G. Remove waste and surplus materials, rubbish, and temporary construction
facilities from site following final test of utilities and completion of the Work.
1.05 ADJUSTING A. Adjust operating equipment to ensure smooth and unhindered operation.
Value of this testing and adjusting is five percent of Lump Sum Price in the
Schedule of Values for items being tested.
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1.06 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA
A. Submit O&M data as noted in Section 01330-Submittal Procedures.
B. Five percent of lump sum amount of each piece of equipment as indicated
in Schedule of Unit Price Work or Schedule of Values will be paid after the required O&M data submittals are received and approved by Public Works.
1.07 WARRANTIES
A. Provide one original of each warranty from Subcontractors, Suppliers, and manufacturers.
B. Provide Table of Contents and assemble warranties in a 3-ring/D binder
with durable plastic cover.
C. Submit warranties prior to final progress payment.
D. Warranties shall commence in accordance with the requirements in
Document 00700-General Conditions.
1.08 SPARE PARTS AND MAINTENANCE MATERIALS
A. Provide Products, spare parts, maintenance and extra materials in
quantities specified in individual Specification sections.
B. Deliver to a location within the City limits as directed by Public Works.
Applicable items must be delivered prior to issuance of a final Certificate for
Payment.
PART 2 PRODUCTS – Not Used
PART 3 EXECUTION – Not Used
END OF SECTION
CITY OF SCHERTZ OPERATIONS AND STANDARD SPECIFICATION MAINTENANCE DATA
SECTION 01782
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE DATA
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Submittal requirements for equipment and facility Operations and
Maintenance (O&M) Manuals.
1.02 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
A. Measurement for equipment O&M Manuals is on a lump sum basis equal to
five percent of the individual equipment value contained in Schedule of Unit
Prices or Schedule of Values. The lump sum amount may be included in
the first Progress Payment following approval of the O&M Manuals by
Public Works.
1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Conform to requirements of Section 01330-Submittals Procedures. Submit
a list of O&M Manuals and parts manuals for equipment to be incorporated into the Work.
B. Submit documents with 8 ½ x 11 inch text pages, bound in 3 ring/ D binders
with durable plastic covers.
C. Print “OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTURCTIONS”, Project, name,
and subject matter of binder on covers when multiple binders are required.
D. Subdivide contents with permanent page dividers, logically organized according to the Table of Contents, with tab titling clearly printed under reinforced laminated plastic tabs.
E. O&M Manual contents: Prepare a Table of Contents for each volume, with
each Product or system description identified. 1. Part 1 – Directory: Listing of names, addresses, and telephone
numbers of Design Consultant, Contractor, Subcontractor, and major
equipment suppliers.
2. Part 2 – O&M instructions arranged by system. For each category, identify names, addresses, and telephone numbers of
Subcontractors and Suppliers and include the following:
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a. Significant design criteria.
b. List of equipment
c. Parts list for each component
d. Operating instructions
e. Maintenance instructions for equipment and systems f. Maintenance instructions for special finished, including
recommended cleaning methods and materials and special
precautions identifying detrimental agents.
3. Part 3 – Project documents and certificates including:
a. Shop Drawings and relevant data.
b. Air and water balance reports
c. Certificates
d. Photocopies of warranties
F. Submit two copies of O&M Manuals and parts manuals, for review, within
one month prior to placing the equipment or facility in service.
G. Submit one copy of complete volumes in final form 10 days prior to final inspection. One copy with Public Works comments will be returned after
final inspection. Revise content of documents based on Public Works
comments prior to final submittal.
H. Revise and resubmit three final volumes within 10 days after final inspection.
1.04 EQUIPMENT O&M DATA
A. Furnish O&M Manuals, prepared by manufacturers for all equipment. Manuals must contain, as a minimum, the following:
1. Equipment functions, normal operating characteristics, and limiting
conditions. 2. Assembly, Installation, alignment, adjustment, and checking
instructions.
3. Operating instructions for start up, normal operation, regulation and control, normal shutdown, and emergency shutdown.
4. Detailed drawings showing the location of each maintainable part and
lubrication point with detailed instructions on disassembly and
reassembly of the equipment.
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5. Troubleshooting guide.
6. Spare parts list, predicted life of parts subject to wear, lists of spare
parts recommended to be on hand for both initial start-up and for
normal operating inventory, and local or nearest source of spare
parts availability.
7. Outline, cross-section, and assembly drawings with engineering data
and wiring diagrams.
8. Test data and performance curves.
B. Furnish parts manuals for all equipment, prepared by the equipment
manufacturer, which contain, as a minimum, the following:
1. Detailed drawings giving the location of each maintainable part.
2. Spare parts list, predicted life of parts subject to wear, lists of spare
parts recommended to be on hand for both initial start-up and for
normal operating inventory, and local or nearest source of spare parts availability.
PART 2 PRODUCTS – Not Used
PART 3 EXECUTION – Not Used
END OF SECTION
CITY OF SCHERTZ STANDARD SPECIFICATION PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS
SECTION 01785
PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Maintenance and submittal of record documents and Samples.
1.02 MAINTENANCE OF DOCUMENTS AND SAMPLES
A. Maintain one record copy of documents at the site in accordance with a
Article 3.4 of General Conditions.
B. Store record documents and Samples in field office, if a field office is
required by the Contract, or in a secure location. Provide files, racks, and
secure storage for record documents and Samples.
C. Label each document “PROJECT RECORD” in neat, large, printed letters.
D. Maintain record documents in a clean, dry, and legible condition. Do not
use record documents for construction purposes. Do not use permit
drawings to record Modifications to the Work.
E. Keep record documents and Samples available for inspection by Public
Works.
F. Bring record documents to progress review meetings for viewing by Public Works and, if applicable, Design Consultant.
1.03 RECORDING
A. Record information legibly with red ink pen on a set of drawings stamped “Approved For Construction”, concurrently with construction progress.
Maintain an instrument on site at all times for measuring elevations
accurately. Do not conceal work until required information is recorded.
B. Contract Drawings and Shop Drawings: Mark each item to record completed Modifications, or when minor deviations exist, the actual construction
including:
1. Measured depths of elements of foundation in relation to finish first floor datum.
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2. Measured horizontal locations and elevations of Underground
Facilities and appurtenances, referenced to permanent surface
improvements.
3. Elevations of Underground Facilities referenced to City benchmark utilized for the Work.
4. Measured locations of internal utilities and appurtenances concealed
in construction, referenced to visible and accessible features of the
Work.
5. Dimensions and details of field changes.
6. Changes made by Modifications.
7. Details not on original Drawings.
8. References to related Shop Drawings and Modifications.
C. Measure fitting to fitting of water mains at the time of construction. Record lengths, top of pipe elevations, and centerline horizontal location relative to
baseline and or fixed features such as curb, manhole, etc. on Drawings
D. For larger diameter water mains, mark specifications and addenda to
record:
1. Manufacturer, trade name, catalog number and Supplier of each
Product actually installed.
2. Changes made by Modification or field order.
3. Other matters not originally specified.
E. Annotate Shop Drawings to record changes made after review. 1.04 SUBMITTALS
A. At closeout of the Contract, deliver Project record documents to Public
Works. PART 2 PRODUCTS – NOT USED
PART 3 EXECUTION – NOT USED
END OF SECTION