Contract # 24-03
“FLANDERS ROAD REPAVING” GROTON, CONNECTICUT
Contract # 24-03
BID OPENING
DATE: August 17, 2023
TIME: 2:00 P.M. PREVAILING TIME
PLACE: TOWN HALL ANNEX
000 XXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX (OPPOSITE FITCH HIGH SCHOOL) GROTON, CONNECTICUT 06340
TOWN COUNCIL
XXXX XXXXXXXX, XX., MAYOR
XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
TOWN MANAGER DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
XXXX XXXX XXXX X. HANOVER, P.E.
BID DOCUMENT
PREPARED BY:
Town of Groton Public Works Department Engineering Division
INDEX
Advertisement for Bids. 3
Information for Bidders. 4
Bid Proposal 16
Form of Contract 27
Payment Bond 28
Performance Bond 23
General Conditions 32
Supplementary Conditions 46
Technical Specifications. 50
BID DOCUMENT
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS “FLANDERS ROAD REPAVING”
TOWN OF GROTON, CONNECTICUT
(Owner)
Sealed bids for "FLANDERS ROAD REPAVING" will be received by the Town of Groton at the Town Hall Annex, 000 Xxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxx Xxxx (across from R. E. Fitch High School) Groton, CT until 2:00 p.m., prevailing time, on August 17, 2023, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. Bids must be enclosed in a sealed envelope and designated as bid for “FLANDERS ROAD REPAVING”.
Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for opening of bids. Any bid received after the time and date specified will be returned unopened.
All Contract Documents may be examined at the following:
TOWN HALL ANNEX – 000 XXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX, XXXXXX, XX PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
This project consists of milling and paving Flanders Road from I-95 to Route 1, as shown on the plans.
Contract documents, including Plans and Specifications, are available on the Town of Groton Website: xxx.xxxxxx-xx.xxx. Each bidder is responsible for checking the website to determine if any addenda have been issued.
The Town of Groton reserves the right to waive any formalities or to reject any or all bids.
Each bidder must deposit, with his bid, security in the form of bid bond or certified check subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders.
No bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Xxxx X. Xxxxxxx, P.E.
Director of Public Works
Town of Groton, Connecticut
The Town of Groton is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS
1. Sealed Bids
2. Method of Award
3. Bid Schedule
4. Arithmetic Discrepancies
5. Bid Security
6. Qualifications of BIDDER
7. Identity of SUB-CONTRACTORS
8. Bonds
9. Non-Resident Contractor Guarantee Bonds
10. Insurance
11. Receipt of Bonds & Insurance Certificates Prior to Signing Contract
12. Obligation of Bidder
13. Damages for Failure to Enter into Contract
14. Execution of Contract and Notice to Proceed
15. Time of Completion and Liquidated Damages
16. Addenda and Interpretations
17. Substitution Clause
18. Retainage
19. Laws and Regulations
20. List of Utilities in the Area
21. Sales Tax
22. Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work
23. Permits
24. Work Area
25. Change Orders
26. Wages
27. Unbalanced Bids
28. OSHA Violations
29. Local Vendor Preference
INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS
1. Sealed Bids
Sealed bids for " FLANDERS ROAD REPAVING" will be received by the Town of Groton at the Town Hall Annex, 000 Xxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxxx, XX until 2:00 p.m. prevailing time on August 17, 2023, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. Bids must be enclosed in a sealed envelope and designated as bid for “FLANDERS ROAD REPAVING".
Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of bids. Any bid received after the time and date specified will be returned unopened.
2. Method of Award
The Town of Groton intends to award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to award each contract to the bidder who is most responsive to the interests of the Town.
If the lowest base bid submitted by a responsible bidder does not exceed the amount of funds then estimated by the Owner as available to finance the contract, the contract will be awarded on the base bid only. If such bid exceeds such amount, the Owner will reject all bids.
3. Bid Schedule
Bids must be made on these forms and returned intact. Bidders will state both in writing and in figures, in ink or typewritten, the proposed price for each separate item of the work called for in the bid schedule, by which prices will be compared. If any price is omitted, the blank shall be filled with the highest price named by any bidder for that item or the bid may be rejected. Alterations and erasures must be initialed by the signer.
4. Arithmetic Discrepancies
A. For the purpose of initial evaluation of bids, the following will be utilized in resolving arithmetic discrepancies found on the face of the bidding schedule as submitted by bidders:
1. Obviously misplaced decimal points will be corrected.
2. In case of discrepancy between unit price and extended price, the unit price will govern.
3. Apparent errors in extension of unit prices will be corrected.
4. Apparent errors in addition of lump sum and extended prices will be corrected.
B. For the purpose of bid evaluation, the Town will proceed on the assumption that the bidder intends his bid to be evaluated on the basis of the unit prices, extensions, and totals arrived at by resolution of arithmetic discrepancies as provided above and the bid will be so reflected on the abstract of bids.
5. Bid Security
If the total amount of the bid submitted exceeds $50,000, or if the bid contains any add alternates and the combination of the base bid plus all add alternates exceeds $50,000, then the bid must be accompanied by a CERTIFIED CHECK or a BID BOND, signed by a responsible Surety, in the amount of 10% of the total amount of the tendered bid and made payable to the order of the Town of Groton. All bid checks or bonds, except those of the lower three (3) bidders will be returned within ten (10) days of the opening of bids. Those of the lower three
(3) bidders will be retained by the Town of Groton until one of the lower three (3) bidders signs the contract or until all bids are rejected; however, in no case will the bid check or bond be retained for more than 60 days unless forfeited as hereinafter stipulated. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.
Should there be reasons why the CONTRACT cannot be awarded within the specified period, the time may be extended by mutual agreement between the OWNER and the BIDDER.
If the total amount of the bid (or base bid plus alternates) submitted is $50,000 or less, then no bid security is required.
The Bid Bond and Surety’s Letter of Intent must be provided by a Surety Company that meets all of the following qualifications as of the date of bid.
A. Licensed to do business in the State of Connecticut
B. Listed on the current U. S. Treasury “T” List
C. Rate A- or better by A. M. Best
6. Qualifications of BIDDER
The OWNER may make such investigations as he deems necessary to determine the ability of the BIDDER to perform the work, and the BIDDER shall furnish to the OWNER all such information and data for this purpose as the OWNER may request. The OWNER reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such BIDDER fails to satisfy the OWNER that such BIDDER is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the CONTRACT and to complete the work contemplated therein. Conditional bids shall not be accepted. Any CONTRACTOR, who is in litigation or arbitration with the Town at the time of the bid opening, or prior to the execution of the CONTRACT, may be considered an unacceptable BIDDER and may be disqualified.
7. Identity of SUB-CONTRACTORS
If any portion of the work is to be performed by persons or entities not considered to be part of the bidder's own forces, the successful bidder shall, upon notification
of the award of a contract, furnish a written list of such other persons or entities and a description of the work to be performed by them. If requested by the Owner, the successful bidder shall be required to establish, to the satisfaction of the Owner, the reliability and responsibility of such Sub-Contractors.
8. Bonds
A. Performance Bond
If the total bid price for the project exceeds $50,000, or if the bid contains any alternates and the combination of the base bid plus all Town accepted alternates exceeds $50,000, then either of the following is required:
1. The Contractor shall furnish a bond covering faithful performance of the Contract. Surety shall be qualified to do business in the State of Connecticut, listed on the current
U. S. Treasury “T” list, and rated "A-" or better by A. M. Best. The cost of the bond premium shall be included in the Contract Sum. The amount of the bond shall be equal to 100 percent of the Contract Sum.
OR
2. In lieu of a Performance Bond, a security in a form acceptable to the Town (for example, letter of credit or an assigned passbook) in the amount of 100% of the Contract may be substituted.
The Contractor shall deliver the required security to the Owner on the date the agreement is entered into.
The Contractor shall require the attorney-in-fact, who executes the required bond on behalf of the surety, to affix thereto a certified and current copy of the power-of-attorney.
In the case where add alternates are part of the bid, and where acceptance of any alternates would cause the Contract Sum to exceed the $50,000 threshold, then the price of the alternate shall include the cost of the required bond or security.
B. Payment Bond
If the total bid price for the project exceeds $100,000, or if the bid contains any alternates and the combination of the base bid plus all Town accepted alternates exceeds $100,000, then either of the following is required:
1. The Contractor shall furnish a bond covering payment of obligations arising under the terms of the Contract. Surety shall be qualified to do business in the State of Connecticut, listed on the current U.S. Treasury “T” list, and rated “A-“or better by A.M. Best. The cost of the bond premium shall be included in the
Contract Sum. The amount of the bond shall be equal to 100 percent of the Contract Sum.
OR
2. In lieu of a Payment Bond, a security in a form acceptable to the Town (for example, a letter of credit or an assigned passbook) in the amount of 100% of the Contract may be substituted.
The Contractor shall deliver the required security to the Owner on the date the Agreement is entered into.
The Contractor shall require the attorney-in-fact, who executes the required bond on behalf of the surety, to affix thereto a certified copy of the power-of-attorney.
In the case where add alternates are part of the bid, and where acceptance of any alternates would cause the Contract Sum to exceed the $100,000 threshold, then the price of the alternate shall include the cost of the required bond or security.
If the total bid (or base bid plus alternates) for the project is $100,000 or less, then in lieu of providing any security listed in Section 8.B, the Contractor can elect to substitute the following:
1. Provide certified lien waivers from each supplier and sub- contractor affirming that they have been paid for work and materials for which previous payment applications were issued by the Owner and payments received by the Contractor.
9. Non-Resident Contractor Guarantee Bonds
A Non-Resident Contractor is required to post a Guarantee Bond (form AU-766) or Cash Bond (form AU-72) with the State of Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS) in the amount of 5% of the total contract price. This Bond will secure payment for applicable taxes payable to the State related to this Project. The State will issue a Certificate of Compliance once an acceptable bond has been submitted by the Non-Resident Contractor. This Certificate of Compliance must be provided by the Contractor to the Town prior to the release of the first progress payment under the Contract, or the Town must remit 5% of the total contract value directly to the State. This 5% is in addition to the Project retainage.
Special Notice SN2012(2), published by the State of Connecticut Department of Revenue Services, details the procedures and requirements regarding the Guarantee Bond or Cash Bond. The Special Notice and bond forms can be obtained at the State of Connecticut Department of Revenue Services webpage, xxx.xx.xxx/XXX.
10. Insurance
The Contractor must provide a CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE as specified in the General and Supplementary Conditions.
11. Receipt of Bonds & Insurance Certificates Prior to Signing Contract
The Contractor to whom the contract shall be awarded must file the requisite BONDS and CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE as specified and any other forms and documents required by the specifications prior to signing of the contract, and within 21 days from the date of receipt of notification of said award.
12. Obligation of Bidder
Bidders, if requested, must be able to present evidence satisfactory to the Director of Public Works that they have been regularly engaged in the business of constructing such work as they propose to execute, and that they are fully prepared with the necessary capital, materials, and equipment to conduct the work to be contracted for, and to begin it promptly when ordered.
Prior to submitting his bid, the bidder must inspect the site and thoroughly read all plans, specifications and bid and contract documents. The failure or omission of any bidder to examine any form, instrument or document and to thoroughly examine the site shall in no way relieve any bidder from any obligations in respect to his bid.
13. Damages for Failure to Enter into Contract
The party to whom the CONTRACT is awarded will be required to execute the CONTRACT within thirty (30) calendar days from the date when Notice of Award is delivered to the BIDDER. In case of failure of the BIDDER to execute the CONTRACT, the OWNER may at his option, consider the BIDDER in default, in which case the bid security accompanying the proposal shall become the property of the OWNER as liquidated damages and not as a penalty.
14. Execution of Contract and Notice to Proceed
The OWNER within twenty (20) days of receipt of acceptable PERFORMANCE BOND, PAYMENT BOND and CONTRACT signed by the party to whom the CONTRACT was awarded shall sign the CONTRACT and return to such party an executed duplicate of the CONTRACT. Should the OWNER not execute the CONTRACT within such period, the BIDDER may by written notice withdraw his signed CONTRACT. Such notice of withdrawal shall be effective upon receipt of the notice by the OWNER.
The Notice to Proceed shall be issued within ten (10) days of the execution of the CONTRACT by the OWNER. Should there be reasons why the Notice to Proceed cannot be issued within such period, the time may be extended by mutual agreement between the OWNER and the CONTRACTOR. If the Notice to Proceed has not been issued within the ten (10) day period or within the period mutually agreed upon, the CONTRACTOR may terminate the CONTRACT, whereupon it shall become null and void and all rights and obligations created thereunder shall be extinguished.
15. Time of Completion and Liquidated Damages
XXXXXX must agree to commence work on or before a date to be specified in a written Notice to Proceed from the OWNER and to fully complete the project within 30 consecutive calendar days thereafter. Bidder must agree also to pay as liquidated damages, the sum of $200.00 for each consecutive calendar day thereafter as hereinafter provided in the GENERAL CONDITIONS.
It is hereby understood and mutually agreed, by and between the CONTRACTOR and the OWNER, that the date of beginning and the time for completion during the normal working hours as specified in the General Conditions of the work to be done hereunder are essential conditions of this CONTRACT; and it is further mutually understood and agreed that the work embraced in this CONTRACT shall be commenced on a date to be specified in the "Notice to Proceed".
The CONTRACTOR agrees that said work shall be prosecuted regularly, diligently, and uninterruptedly at such rate of progress as will insure full completion thereof within the time specified. It is expressly understood and agreed, by and between the CONTRACTOR and the OWNER, that the time for the completion of the work described herein is a reasonable time for the completion of same, taking into consideration the average climatic range and usual industrial conditions prevailing in this locality.
If the said CONTRACTOR shall neglect, fail or refuse to complete the work within the time herein specified, or any proper extensions thereof granted by the OWNER, then the CONTRACTOR does hereby agree, as a part consideration for the awarding of this CONTRACT, to pay to the OWNER the amount specified in the Information for Bidders, not as a penalty but as liquidated damages for such breach of CONTRACT as hereinafter set forth, for each and every calendar day that the CONTRACTOR shall be in default after the time stipulated in the CONTRACT for completion of the work.
The said amount is fixed and agreed upon by and between the CONTRACTOR and the OWNER because of the impracticability and extreme difficulty of fixing and ascertaining the actual damages the OWNER would in such event sustain, and said amount is agreed to be the amount of damages which the OWNER would sustain and said amount shall be retained from time to time by the OWNER from current periodic estimates.
It is further agreed that time is of the essence of each and every portion of this CONTRACT and of the specifications wherein a definite and certain length of time is fixed for the performance of any act whatsoever; and where under the CONTRACT an additional time is allowed for the completion of any work, the new time limit fixed by such extension shall be of the essence of this CONTRACT. The CONTRACTOR shall not be in default when the delay in completion of the work is due:
A. To any preference, priority or allocation order duly issued by the State or Federal Government
B. To unforeseeable cause beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the CONTRACTOR, including, but not limited to, acts of God, or of the public enemy, acts of the OWNER, acts of another contractor in the performance of a contract with the OWNER, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, freight embargoes and severe weather.
The CONTRACTOR shall, within ten (10) days from the beginning of any such delay, unless the OWNER shall grant a further period of time prior to the date of
final settlement of the CONTRACT, notify the OWNER, in writing, of the causes of the delay. The Owner shall ascertain the facts and extent of the delay and notify the CONTRACTOR within a reasonable time of its decision in the matter.
16. Addenda and Interpretations
All questions about the meaning or intent of the Contract Documents are to be directed to the Owner. Interpretations or clarifications considered necessary by the Owner in response to such questions will be issued by Addenda mailed or delivered to all parties recorded by the Owner as having received the Bidding Documents. Questions received less than seven days prior to the date for opening of Bids may not be answered. Only questions answered by formal written Addenda will be binding. Oral and other interpretations or clarifications will be without legal effect.
Addenda will be issued to modify the Bidding Documents as deemed advisable by the Owner.
17. Substitution Clause
Wherever in the Plans and Specifications any item of equipment or material is designed by reference to a particular brand, manufacturer, or trade name, it is understood that an approved equal product, acceptable to the OWNER, may be substituted by the BIDDER or the CONTRACTOR.
18. Retainage
The Town of Groton reserves the right to retain 5% of the final contract price for a period not to exceed six (6) months from the date of final acceptance of the project.
19. Laws and Regulations
The bidder's attention is directed to the fact that all applicable Federal and State law, municipal ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over construction of the project shall apply to the contract throughout, and they will be deemed to be included in the contract the same as though herein written out in full.
20. List of Utilities in the Area
Attention is called to the fact that the following Utility Companies have facilities in the area:
Groton Utilities – Water Eversource – Electric Frontier – Communications
Comcast Cablevision Co. – Communications
Thames Valley Communications, Inc. – Communications Eversource - Gas
Information and data reflected in the Contract Documents with respect to Underground Facilities at or contiguous to the site is based upon information and data furnished to Owner by owners of such Underground Facilities or others, and Owner does not assume responsibility for the accuracy or completeness thereof unless it is expressly provided otherwise in the Supplementary Conditions.
The Contractor should acquaint himself with and adhere to the regulations of those utilities which are in the area of this Contract.
When requested by the Contractor, all underground utilities will be located and marked on the surface by the controlling utility company at no cost to him. Contractor will be responsible for notifying the Utility clearinghouse, "Call-Before-You-Dig" 48 hours prior to any excavation, to allow for the location of the existing utilities by controlling Utility Company.
21. Sales Tax
Under the terms of the regulations referring to CONTRACTORS and SUBCONTRACTORS, issued by the STATE TAX COMMISSION in administration of the STATE Sales and Use Tax, to which the BIDDER is referred, the CONTRACTOR may purchase materials or supplies to be consumed in the performance of this contract without payment of tax and shall not include in his bid nor charge any use or sales tax thereon.
22. Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work
Arrangements to visit the site may be made by calling the Public Works Department Engineering Division, (000) 000-0000, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
A. The Contractor acknowledges that it has taken steps reasonably necessary to ascertain the nature and location of the work, and that it has investigated and satisfied itself as to the general and local conditions which can affect the work or its cost, including but not limited to:
1. Conditions bearing upon transportation, disposal, handling, and storage of materials;
2. The availability of labor, water, electric power, and roads;
3. Uncertainties of weather, river stages, tides, or similar physical conditions at the site;
4. The conformation and conditions of the ground; and
5. The character of equipment and facilities needed preliminary to and during work performance.
B. The Contractor also acknowledges that it has satisfied itself as to the character, quality, and quantity of surface and subsurface materials or obstacles to be encountered insofar as this information is reasonably ascertainable from an inspection of the site, including all exploratory work done by the Town, as well from the drawings and specifications made a part of this contract. Any failure of the Contractor to take the actions described and acknowledged in this paragraph will not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work without additional expense to the Town.
C. The Town assumes no responsibility for any conclusions or interpretations made by the Contractor based on the information made available by the Town. Nor does the Town assume responsibility for any understanding reached or representation made concerning conditions, which can affect the work by any of its officers or agents before the execution of this contract, unless that understanding or representation is expressly stated in this Contract.
D. The Contract Documents contain the provisions required for the construction of the project. Information obtained from an officer, agent or employee of the OWNER or any other person shall not affect the risks or obligations assumed by the CONTRACTOR or relieve him from fulfilling any of the conditions of the CONTRACT.
23. Permits
The Contractor must obtain all necessary construction and building permits; however, the fee for any permits issued by the Town of Groton shall be waived.
24. Work Area
Construction will be confined to the immediate work area only. Trespass on property other than Town property or easements acquired by the Town for the project will be by written permission of the property owner only.
25. Change Orders
Any deviations from, additions to, or deductions from either scope of work or contract price shall be submitted by the Contractor to the Town in the form of a contract change order. The Director of Public Works must approve this contract change order before said deviations, additions, or deductions shall be enacted.
Further, all changes in scope of work involving unit price items shall be governed by the unit price indicated by the Contractor on the Base Bid Form.
26. Wages
Bidder is directed to Paragraph 45 of the General Conditions for wage rate scales and legislation applicable to this contract.
27. Unbalanced Bids
An unbalanced bid is one in which the contractor’s unit prices are:
a. Significantly higher or lower than the Engineer’s estimate.
b. “Front loaded” so contractor receives a disproportionate payment for work done during the early stages of a project.
c. Token bid prices (i.e. xxxxx unit bids).
While it is often impossible to designate precisely the dividing line between a balanced bid and an unbalanced bid, contractors should be aware that the Department may regard the unbalancing of a bid as so extreme, undeniable, or detrimental to the interests of the Town that it may question the contractor about the apparent unbalancing of the bid proposal, and, if the contractor cannot provide a satisfactory explanation of the apparent unbalancing, and if the Department’s assessment of the risk to the Town is unacceptable, reject the bid as nonresponsive.
28. OSHA Violations
In accordance with Connecticut General Statute Section 31-57b, no contract shall be awarded to a bidder if it is determined that the bidder (person or firm) has been cited for three (3) or more willful or serious violations of any occupational safety and health act or of any standard, order or regulation promulgated pursuant to such act during the three (3) year period preceding the date of bid opening.
29. Local Vendor Preference
The Town of Groton has adopted a policy of providing preference to selecting Local Vendors as outlined in this section. The term “Local Vendor” as used in this section shall mean, and be used interchangeably with, “Bidder” and “Contractor”.
A. Definition: The term “Local Vendor” shall mean a company, firm, LLC, partnership, sole proprietorship or similar business with its principal place of business located within the Town of Groton. A business shall not be considered a local vendor unless satisfactory evidence has been submitted with the bid that clearly establishes that it has a bona fide principal place of business, including branches or satellite offices, in the Town of Groton. Such documentation shall include evidence of ownership such as real estate and personal property bills, a lease agreement for the real estate from which the principal place of business operates, copies of deeds, or copies of paid real estate and personal property bills.
B. Application: To be considered, and be given preference as a local vendor, the bidder must complete and submit with their bid, a local vendor registration affidavit of eligibility (included hereinafter) together with copies of any of the documents listed above in paragraph A. A local vendor registration affidavit of eligibility submitted after bids are opened will not be considered.
C. Implementation: If the total bid amount, together with any add or deduct alternates the Town wishes to accept, submitted by a qualified responsive Local Vendor is not more than five percent (5%) higher than the lowest bid, then the Town has the right to award the contract to the local vendor provided he agrees to match the lowest bid.
In the instance of two or more Local Vendors being within the 5% threshold, then the qualified responsive local vendor with the lowest actual bid will be given the first opportunity to match the low bid.
For bids involving unit prices, and when the qualified responsive local vendor agrees to match the low total bid amount, he must also submit updated individual unit prices showing the total amount to meet the low bid. The Town of Groton reserves the right to approve or disapprove which unit prices are used to net the total bid amount.
D. Notification: When a local vendor meets the criteria for submitting a successful bid and has provided all of the required documentation, a letter signed by the Public Works Director will be sent to the local vendor. The letter will notify the local vendor that they have met all of the criteria of this provision and will formally request that they respond in writing to the Town within five (5) business days that they are willing to match the lowest price bid. In the case of bids with unit prices, the local vendor must also include a revised list of unit prices. Once the local vendor has agreed to match the low bid and all other conditions of a successful bid have been met, the contract will be awarded to the local vendor.
E. Exemptions: Any bid made under the following are exempt from this section:
a. Projects utilizing any Federal or State of Connecticut funds or grants
b. Projects utilizing any special grant that stipulates the award must be made to the lowest qualified bidder
END OF SECTION
PROPOSAL “FLANDERS ROAD REPAVING”
Proposal of hereinafter called "BIDDER"
*a corporation of the State of
*a partnership, or
*an individual doing business as
To the Town of Groton, Connecticut Gentlemen:
The undersigned hereby declares that no person or persons other than those named herein are interested in this proposal or in the Contract proposed to be taken; that it is made without any connection with any other person making any proposal for the same work, and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud; that no person acting for or employed by the Town of Groton is directly interested therein, or in the supplies or works to which it relates, or in any portion of the profits thereof; that it is understood that the Town, its agents and employees are not to be in any manner held responsible for the accuracy of, or bound by, the estimates or borings or plan of borings relative to the work and appearing on plans or in the foregoing notice; and that all such estimates, etc., are to be considered solely for the purpose of filling out and comparing the several proposals.
The undersigned further declares that he has carefully examined the Information For Bidders, Contract documents, including the Plans and Specifications, and has inspected the site and will contract to provide all necessary tools, apparatus and implements, freight, cartage, and expense, and to do all the work and furnish all the materials necessary in the manner and upon the conditions specified and upon the following terms at the prices specified on the following pages.
The undersigned agrees to furnish satisfactory bonds and insurance as required by Paragraph 1 of the General Conditions, Section 8, 9, 10 and 11 of the Information for Bidders and by the Supplementary Conditions Section 1, and to execute within 30 days after notice of the award, a formal contract with the Town of Groton for the fulfillment of this proposal, and it is agreed that in case of failure on the part of the undersigned to do so, the certified check or bid bond deposited herewith shall be forfeited to the Town of Groton as liquidated damages for such failure.
XXXXXX xxxxxx agrees to commence work under this contract on or before a date to be specified in written NOTICE TO PROCEED of the OWNER and to fully complete the project in strict compliance with the Contract Documents within 30 days of the start date in the notice to proceed. XXXXXX further agrees to pay as liquidated damages, the sum of $200.00 for each consecutive calendar day thereafter as hereinbefore provided in Paragraph 15 of the Information for Bidders.
BIDDER acknowledges receipt of the following addendum:
The undersigned further agrees, in case of a corporation or fictitious trade name, that an acceptable certificate will be filed showing the proper officer or person authorized to sign said contract.
Amounts are to be shown in both words and figures. In case of discrepancy, the amount shown in words will govern.
Any unit prices shall include all labor, materials, bailing, shoring, removal, overhead, profit, insurance, etc., to cover the finished work of the several kinds called for.
Xxxxxx understands that the Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any formalities in the bidding.
The bidder agrees that this bid shall be good and may not be withdrawn for a period of 60 calendar days after the scheduled closing time for receiving bids.
The bid Security attached in the sum of:
dollars ($ )
is to become the property of the Owner in the event the Contract and Contract Bonds are not executed within the time above set forth, as liquidated damages for the delay and additional expense to the Owner caused thereby.
“FLANDERS ROAD REPAVING” GROTON, CONNECTICUT
NOTE: All prices must be written in ink or typewritten, in words and in figures for the entire proposal. In case of discrepancy, words will take precedence over numbers and unit prices will take precedence over extended prices.
ESTIMATED BRIEF DESCRIPTION AND UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE
ITEM SECTION QUANTITY UNIT PRICE IN WORDS IN FIGURES IN FIGURES
1. | 01505 | LS | Mobilization, per Lump Sum | ||
dollars | |||||
cents | $ | $ | |||
2. | 01570 | LS | Maintenance and Protection per Lump Sum | of Traffic, | |
dollars | |||||
cents | $ | $ | |||
3. | 01571 | 250 MH | Traffic Directors, per Man Hours | ||
dollars | |||||
cents | $ | $ | |||
ESTIMATED BRIEF DESCRIPTION AND UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE
ITEM SECTION QUANTITY UNIT PRICE IN WORDS IN FIGURES IN FIGURES
4. | 02515 | 24,900 SY | Asphalt Pavement Milling, per Square Yard | ||
dollars cents | $ | $ | |||
5. | 02516 | 2,490 Gal | Tack Coat, per Gallon | ||
dollars cents | $ | $ | |||
6. | 02516 | 2,800 Tons | Bituminous Concrete S0.375, per Ton |
dollars cents $ $ |
7. | 02577 | 11,300 LF | 4” Wide, White Epoxy Resin Pavement Markings, per Linear Foot |
dollars | |||
cents $ $ | |||
8. | 02577 | 11,300 LF | 4” Wide, Yellow Epoxy Resin Pavement Markings, per Linear Foot |
dollars cents $ $ |
ESTIMATED BRIEF DESCRIPTION AND UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE
ITEM SECTION QUANTITY UNIT PRICE IN WORDS IN FIGURES IN FIGURES
9. 500 LF 4” Yellow Temporary Pavement Markings Tape per Linear Foot
dollars
cents $ $
THE TOTAL BID OF ITEMS 1 THROUGH 9, AS COMPUTED BY THE BIDDER, USING THE ESTIMATED QUANTITIES SHOWN:
IN FIGURES:
IN WORDS:
The undersigned offers the following information as evidence of his qualifications to perform the work as bid upon according to all requirements of the Plans and Specifications.
1. Have been in business under present business name: years.
2. Ever failed to complete any work?
3. List the more important contracts recently completed by you, stating approximate cost for each, and the month and year completed.
a. Location
Project/Phone#
Engineer/Phone#
Completion Date
Amount of Contract
b. Location
Project/Phone#
Engineer/Phone#
Completion Date
Amount of Contract
c. Location
Project/Phone#
Engineer/Phone#
Completion Date
Amount of Contract
4. Bank Reference/Phone#
This firm consists of the following members:
Full Name Residence
The officers are:
Full Name Residence
President:
Treasurer:
Directors:
Respectfully Submitted:
SEAL: (If bid is by a Corporation)
(Firm Name)
By:
(Signature)
(Typed Name and Title)
(Business Address)
(Telephone)
(Fax)
(Email)
(ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PRINCIPAL, IF A CORPORATION)
STATE OF COUNTY OF
ss:
ON THIS DAY OF , 20 , BEFORE ME PERSONALLY CAME AND APPEARED , TO ME KNOWN, WHO, BEING BY ME DULY SWORN, DID DEPOSE AND SAY THAT HE RESIDES AT , THAT HE IS THE OF , THE CORPORATION DESCRIBED IN AND WHICH EXECUTED THE FOREGOING INSTRUMENT THAT HE KNOWS THE SEAL OF SAID CORPORATION - THAT ONE OF THE IMPRESSIONS AFFIXED TO SAID INSTRUMENT IS AN IMPRESSION OF SUCH SEAL - THAT IT WAS SO AFFIXED BY ORDER OF THE DIRECTORS OF SAID CORPORATION, AND THAT HE SIGNED HIS NAME THERETO BY LIKE ORDER.
(SEAL)
(NOTARY PUBLIC)
****************************************************************************** (ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PRINCIPAL, IF A PARTNERSHIP)
STATE OF COUNTY OF
ss:
ON THIS DAY OF , 20 , BEFORE ME PERSONALLY CAME AND APPEARED , TO ME KNOWN AND KNOWN TO ME TO BE ONE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE FIRM OF DESCRIBED IN AND WHO EXECUTED THE SAME AS AND FOR THE ACT AND DEED OF SAID FIRM.
(SEAL)
(NOTARY PUBLIC)
****************************************************************************** (ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PRINCIPAL, IF AN INDIVIDUAL)
STATE OF
ss:
COUNTY OF
ON THIS DAY OF , 20 , BEFORE ME PERSONALLY CAME AND APPEARED TO ME KNOWN AND KNOWN TO ME TO BE THE PERSON DESCRIBED IN AND WHO EXECUTED THE SAME.
(SEAL)
(NOTARY PUBLIC)
TOWN OF GROTON
LOCAL VENDOR REGISTRATION AFFIDAVIT OF ELIGIBILITY
Legal Name of
Business:
Business Type: □Corporation □LLC □Partnership □Sole Proprietorship □Other
Physical Groton Address:
Mailing Address (if different):
City: State: Zip Code:
Owner/Principal Name:
Phone: E-Mail:
Supporting Documentation Attached (check one):
Copy of cancelled check for payment of real estate or personal property taxes Copy of long term lease of the real estate from which the business is operated Copy of deed
Other:
Under penalty of xxxxxxx, the undersigned states that the foregoing statements are true and correct.
Authorized Signature: Date:
Printed Name: Title:
Personally appeared, owner/principal
of , signer and sealer of the foregoing instrument and acknowledged the truth of the foregoing before me on the
day of in the year
Notary Public My Commission expires:
BID BOND
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we, the undersigned,
as Principal, and
as Surety, are hereby held and firmly bound unto The Town of Groton as owner in the penal
sum of for the payment of which, well and truly to be made, we hereby jointly and severally bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns.
Signed this day of , 20
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the Principal has submitted to The Town of Groton a certain bid, attached hereto and hereby made a part hereof to enter into a contract in writing for the
NOW, THEREFORE,
A. If said Bid shall be rejected, or in the alternate,
B. If said Bid shall be accepted and the Principal shall execute and deliver a contract in the Form of Contract attached hereto, properly completed in accordance with said Bid, and shall furnish a bond for his faithful performance of said contract, and for the payment of all persons performing labor or furnishing materials in connection therewith, and shall provide the required evidence of insurance,
THEN, this obligation shall be void, otherwise the same shall remain in force and effect; it being expressly understood and agreed that the liability of the Surety for any and all claims hereunder shall, in no event, exceed the penal amount of this obligation as herein stated.
The Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that the obligations of said Surety and its bond shall be in no way impaired or affected by any extension of the time within which the Owner may accept such Bid; and said Surety does hereby waive notice of any such extension.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Principal and the Surety have hereunto set their hands and seals, and such of them as are corporations have caused their corporate seals to be hereto affixed and these presents to be signed by their proper officers, the day and year first set forth above.
ATTEST:
(S)
(Principal) Secretary Principal
(SEAL)
By (S)
Witness as to Principal Attorney-in-Fact
(Address - Zip Code) (Address - Zip Code) ATTEST:
(Surety) Secretary Xxxxxx
(SEAL)
By (S)
Witness as to Surety Attorney-in-Fact
(Address - Zip Code) (Address - Zip Code)
TOWN OF GROTON CONTRACT # 24-03
This Contract is entered into this day of , 20 , between the TOWN OF GROTON, hereinafter called the TOWN and hereinafter called the CONTRACTOR, whereby the CONTRACTOR agrees to complete the work on the project entitled “FLANDERS ROAD REPAVING” in accordance with the contract documents which consist of the Instructions to Bidders, the Proposal, General and Supplementary Conditions, plans and specifications and which are hereby made part of this Contract. The CONTRACTOR agrees to carry on the work with diligence and dispatch, and to furnish such equipment and labor as is consistent with good construction practice and furnish the completed project to the TOWN in a good and usable condition.
The TOWN agrees that it will pay the CONTRACTOR as specified in the Specifications and the Proposal, and upon satisfactory completion of the work, it will accept the project. After completion of the project, and acceptance by the TOWN the CONTRACTOR shall submit an itemized final estimate. No later than 31 days after acceptance of the final estimate by the TOWN, the TOWN shall pay 95% of the Contract price. No later than six (6) months after acceptance of the final estimate, the TOWN will pay the 5% retained, unless in that time the materials or workmanship in the project shall have been found to be defective.
The total payment will be
($ ).
Signed at Groton, Connecticut this day of , 20
For the CONTRACTOR FOR TOWN OF GROTON
Xxxx Xxxx Town Manager
Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Director of Finance
Xxxx X. Xxxxxxx, P.E. Director of Public Works
PAYMENT BOND
Bond #
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That we
(Name of Contractor)
a hereinafter called “Principal” and (corporation, partnership or individual)
, of , State of
,
(Surety) (City/Town)
hereinafter called “Surety” are held and firmly bound unto ,
(Owner)
of , hereinafter called “Owner”, in the penal sum of (City/Town, State)
Dollars
($ ) in lawful money of the United States, for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators and successors, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION is such that Whereas, the Principal entered into a certain contract with the Owner, dated the day of , 20 , a copy of which is hereto attached and made a part hereof for the construction of:
Milling and paving Flanders Road, as shown on plans.
NOW, THEREFORE, if the Principal shall make payment to all persons, firms, subcontractors, and corporations furnishing materials for or performing labor in the prosecution of the work provided for in such contract, and any authorized extension or modification thereof, including all amounts due for materials, lubricants, oil, gasoline, coal and coke consumed, repairs on machinery, equipment and tools, or insurance premiums on said work, and for all labor, performed in such work whether by subcontractor or otherwise, then this obligation shall be void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect.
PROVIDED, FURTHER, that the said surety, for value received hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the contract or to the work to be performed thereunder or the specifications accompanying the same shall in any way affect its obligation on this bond, and it does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the contract or to the work or to the specifications.
PROVIDED, FURTHER, that no final settlement between the Owner and the Contractor shall abridge the right of any beneficiary hereunder, whose claim may be unsatisfied.
PROVIDED, FURTHER, that the provisions of Sec. 49-41a of the Connecticut General Statutes are incorporated herein and made a part hereof. Any provision of this bond contrary to such statutory provisions shall not be enforceable.
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, this instrument is executed in three (3) counterparts, each one of which shall be deemed an original, this the day of , 20 .
ATTEST:
(S)
(Principal) Secretary Principal
(SEAL)
By (S)
Witness as to Principal Attorney-in-Fact
(Address - Zip Code) (Address - Zip Code) ATTEST:
(Surety) Secretary Xxxxxx
(SEAL)
By (S)
Witness as to Surety Attorney-in-Fact
(Address - Zip Code) (Address - Zip Code)
NOTE: Date of Bond must not be prior to date of Contract. If Contractor is Partnership, all partners should execute bond.
PERFORMANCE BOND
Bond #
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That we
(Name of Contractor)
a hereinafter called “Principal” and
(corporation, partnership or individual)
of , State of
,
(Surety) (City/Town)
hereinafter called the “Surety”, are held and firmly bound unto
(Owner)
of , hereinafter called “Owner”, in the (City/Town, State)
penal sum of Dollars ($ ) in lawful money of the United States, for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators and successors, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION is such that Whereas, the Principal entered in a certain contract with the Owner, dated the day of , 20 , a copy of which is hereto attached and made a part hereof for the construction of:
Milling and paving Flanders Road, as shown on plans.
NOW, THEREFORE, if the Principal shall well, truly and faithfully perform its duties, all the undertakings, covenants, terms, conditions, and agreements of said contract during the original term thereof, and any extensions thereof which may be granted by the Owner, with or without notice to the Surety, and if he shall satisfy all claims and demands incurred under such contract, and shall fully indemnify and save harmless the Owner from all costs and damages which it may suffer by reason of failure to do so, and shall reimburse and repay the Owner all outlay and expense which the Owner may incur in making good any default, then this obligation shall be void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect.
PROVIDED, FURTHER, that the said Surety, for such value received hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the contract or to the work shall in any way affect its obligation on this bond, and it does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the contract or to the work or to the specifications.
PROVIDED, FURTHER, that no final settlement between the Owner and the Contractor shall abridge the right of any beneficiary hereunder, whose claim may be unsatisfied.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this instrument is executed in three (3) counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, this the day of , 20 .
ATTEST:
(S)
(Principal) Secretary Principal
(SEAL)
By (S)
Witness as to Principal Attorney-in-Fact
(Address - Zip Code) (Address - Zip Code) ATTEST:
(Surety) Secretary Xxxxxx
(SEAL)
By (S)
Witness as to Surety Attorney-in-Fact
(Address - Zip Code) (Address - Zip Code)
NOTE: Date of Bond must not be prior to date of Contract. If Contractor is Partnership, all partners should execute Bond.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Insurance Requirements
2. Town Representation
3. Contractor Field Supervision
4. Engineering
5. Contract Drawings, Maps and Specifications
6. Utility Relocation
7. Test Pits
8. Explosives
9. Dust Control
10. Sanitary Facilities
11. Pre-Construction Meeting
12. Construction Meetings
13. Quantities
14. Differing Site Conditions
15. Reports
16. Eliminated Items
17. Work Stoppages
18. Traffic Control
19. Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities & Improvements
20. Engineer
21. Progress Payments
22. General Guaranty
23. Daily Clean Up
24. Nondiscrimination
25. Roadway Closings
26. Extra Work
27. Samples
28. Quality of Equipment and Materials
29. Shop or Setting Drawings
30. Plans & Specifications at the Site
31. Materials, Services and Facilities
32. Contractor's Title to Materials
33. Inspection of Construction
34. Inspection and Testing of Materials
35. Contractor's Obligation
36. Weather Conditions
37. Provisions Required by Law Deemed Inserted
38. Right of the Owner to Terminate Contract
39. Acceptance of Final Payment Constitutes Release
40. Assignments
41. Codes, Regulations and Issue Date of Standard Specifications
42. Emergency Telephone Number
43. Other Contracts
44. The Owner's Duties and Rights
45. Wage Rates
46. Contract Bid Breakdown (Lump Sum)
47. Hours of Work
48. Waste Disposal
1. Insurance Requirements
The Contractor must carry insurance under which the Town is an ADDITIONAL INSURED. Such insurance must be by insurance companies licensed to write such insurance in Connecticut against the risks and for no less than the minimum amounts and duration’s as set forth in the SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS, Section 1.
2. Town Representation
The Town will be represented at all times by the Director of Public Works or an authorized representative of the Public Works Department. They shall have the responsibility and authority for the interpretation of the Contract, its specifications and drawings.
3. Contractor Field Supervision
The Contractor must have a competent Field Supervisor on the job during all working hours. His name, address and phone number shall be available to the Town for after- hour emergencies.
4. Engineering
All field engineering and inspection shall be provided by the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department. No field changes shall be allowed without specific notification of and approval by the Owner. Any changes will be recorded on prints and initialed by the Construction Observer.
5. Contract Drawings, Maps and Specifications
A. Omissions from the drawings or specifications or the mis-description of details of work which are manifestly necessary to carry out the intent of the drawings and specifications, or which are customarily performed, shall not relieve the Contractor from performing such omitted or mis-described details of the work but they shall be performed as if fully and correctly set forth and described in the drawings and specifications.
B. The Contractor shall check all drawings furnished to him immediately upon their receipt and shall promptly notify the Owner of any discrepancies. Figures marked on drawings shall in general be followed in preference to scale measurements. The Contractor shall compare all drawings and verify the figures before laying out the work and will be responsible for any errors which might have been avoided thereby.
C. Any discrepancies found between the Drawings and Specifications and site conditions or any errors or omissions in the Drawings or Specifications shall be immediately reported to the DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS in writing, who shall promptly correct such error or omission in writing. Any work done by the CONTRACTOR after his discovery of such discrepancies, errors or omissions without notifying the DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS shall be done at the CONTRACTOR'S risk.
D. Further instructions may be issued by the DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS during the progress of the work by means of Drawings or oral or written
instruction to make more clear or specific the Drawings and Specifications or as may be necessary to explain or illustrate changes in the work to be done. The CONTRACTOR shall carry out the work in accordance with the additional Drawings and instructions.
6. Utility Relocation
All temporary utility relocations encountered shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and all labor and materials shall be included in his general expense. All permanent utility relocations listed on the drawings or as directed by the Town shall be paid for by the Town.
7. Test Pits
At locations shown on the plans or designated by the Owner, the Contractor shall excavate and expose existing utilities and other structures prior to start of construction. Elevations and locations and other pertinent data of the exposed utilities and other structures are to be recorded and forwarded to the Owner.
8. Explosives
Explosives shall not be used for rock excavation.
9. Dust Control
Calcium Chloride shall be used as directed. Maximum application shall be at a rate one pound per square yard. Water vehicles may also be used as deemed necessary.
The Contractor shall erect temporary dust curtains/walls so that no dust or debris shall enter the adjoining areas.
10. Sanitary Facilities
The Contractor shall provide temporary sanitary facilities for his employees. These facilities shall be cleaned regularly and in all ways comply with the State and Town Health Regulations.
11. Pre-Construction Meeting
The Owner will conduct a pre-construction meeting with the selected Contractor. The purpose of the meeting will be to answer any questions the Contractor may have about scheduling, the scope of work, the methods of work to be applied, and/or other technical or contractual issues.
12. Construction Meetings
To enable orderly review during progress of the Work and to provide for systematic discussion of problems, the Owner will conduct project meetings throughout the construction period. Persons designated by the Contractor to attend and participate in the project meetings shall have all required authority to commit the Contractor to solutions agreed upon in the project meetings.
13. Quantities
The estimated quantities of work to be done and materials to be furnished under this Contract, are provided only for use in comparing bids and to indicate the approximate total amount of the Contract.
14. Differing Site Conditions
A. The Contractor shall promptly, and before the conditions are disturbed, give a written notice to the Owner of:
1. Subsurface or latent physical conditions at the site which differ materially from those indicated in this contract, or
2. Unknown physical conditions at the site, of an unusual nature, which differ materially from those ordinarily encountered and provided for in the Contract.
B. The Owner shall investigate the site conditions promptly after receiving the notice. If the conditions do materially so differ and cause an increase or decrease in the Contractor's cost of, or the time required for, performing any part of the work under this Contract, whether or not changes as a result of the conditions, a equitable adjustment shall be made under this clause and the contract modified in writing accordingly.
C. No request by the Contractor for an equitable adjustment to the contract under this clause shall be allowed, unless the Contractor has given the written notice required.
D. No request by the Contractor for an equitable adjustment to the Contract for differing site conditions shall be allowed if made after final payment under this contract.
15. Reports
The Contractor and each of his subcontractors shall submit to the Town, such schedules of quantities and costs, progress reports, payrolls, estimates, delivery tickets and other data as the Town may request.
16. Eliminated Items
Should any items contained in the proposal be found unnecessary for the proper completion of the contracted work, or if due to over expenditure on other contract items; the Owner may eliminate certain items from the Contract. Such action shall in no way invalidate the Contract and no allowance will be made for such items in making final payment except for such work already completed or materials previously purchased for those items.
17. Work Stoppages
Should the Town be prevented or enjoined from proceeding with work either before or after the start of construction by reason of any litigation or other reason beyond the
control of the Town, the Contractor shall not be entitled to or assert claim for damage by reason of said delay. However, time for completion of the work will be extended to such reasonable time as the Town may determine. Such time extension will be set forth in writing.
18. Traffic Control
The Contractor will furnish and pay for traffic control men to direct and control traffic in the immediate construction area. The Contractor will be responsible for maintenance of adequate barricades, signs, and warning systems to protect the job and the traveling public.
Use of uniformed police or traffic control personnel will in no way relieve the Contractor of his responsibility for traffic accidents caused by his failure to provide adequate barricades, signs and warning devices.
19. Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements
A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workmen, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut.
B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities
(1) at or near the work site and (2) on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Owner may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.
20. Engineer
The term "Engineer" shall mean the duly authorized representative of the Public Works Department.
21. Progress Payments
On the first of each month but not more than once each month, the Contractor may submit a Request for Payment for work done. The CONTRACTOR shall furnish the OWNER all reasonable facilities required for obtaining the necessary information relative to the progress and execution of the work. He must, if requested by the Owner, submit satisfactory evidence that he has paid in full for all labor, materials, and equipment included in the monthly estimate. The estimates shall be made on forms furnished by the Town and the Contractor shall certify that the estimate is correct and the work performed is in conformity with the plans and specifications.
Within fifteen (15) days from the date of approval of a Request for Payment by the OWNER, the TOWN shall:
A. Pay the Request for Payment as approved less a five percent (5%) retainage.
B. Approve such other amount as he shall decide is due the CONTRACTOR, informing the CONTRACTOR in writing of his reasons for approving the amended amount, or
C. Withhold payment in whole or in part on a approved Request for Payment to the extent necessary to protect itself from loss on account of any of the following causes discovered subsequent to approval of Request for Payment by the OWNER provided he informs the CONTRACTOR in writing of his reasons for withholding payment in whole or in part:
1. Defective work.
2. Evidence indicating the probable filing of claims by other parties against the CONTRACTOR.
3. Failure of the CONTRACTOR to make payments to SUBCONTRACTORS, material suppliers or labor.
4. Damage to another CONTRACTOR.
After completion of the project and acceptance by the Town, the Contractor shall submit an itemized final estimate. No later than six (6) months after acceptance of the final estimate, the Town shall pay the 5% retained, unless, within that time, the materials or workmanship in the project have been found defective. The Contractor agrees that the OWNER may expend the same in making such repairs or replacements of said work as the OWNER may deem expedient upon proper notification in writing to the Contractor.
22. General Guaranty
Neither the final certificate of payment nor any provision in the contract documents, nor partial or entire occupancy of the premises by the Owner, shall constitute an acceptance of work not done in accordance with the contract documents or relieve the Contractor of liability in respect to any express warranties or responsibility for faulty materials or workmanship. The Contractor shall remedy any defects in the work and pay for any damage to other work resulting therefrom. The Owner will give notice of observed defects with reasonable promptness.
23. Daily Clean-Up
Before the completion of each days work, the Contractor shall be responsible for cleaning up and removing or relocating all excavated material, debris, equipment and like and for temporary backfilling or filling excavations as necessary to insure the continuous flow of traffic in roadways where work is progressing including access to private property during non-working hours.
24. Nondiscrimination
Discrimination is prohibited under this contract.
No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, national origin, or sex, be excluded from participation under any program or activity of a recipient government which government receives funds made available under Subtitle A of the State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972. Any prohibition against discrimination on the basis of age under the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (hereinafter referred to as discrimination on the basis of age) or with respect to an otherwise qualified handicapped individual as provided in section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (hereinafter referred to as discrimination on the basis of handicapped status) or any prohibition against discrimination on the basis of religion, as well as any exemption from such prohibition as provided in the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (hereinafter referred to as discrimination on the basis of religion) shall also apply to any such program or activity.
All of subpart E of “Regulations governing the Payment of Entitlements under Title I of the State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972” as Amended by the State and Local Fiscal Assistance Amendments of 1976 applies.
The Town of Groton does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities as provided in the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). The Town expects that the vendors and/or contractors with whom it does business will comply with the American With Disabilities Act to the extent required by law. If awarded a contract with the Town, the successful vendor/contractor will be required to sign a statement agreeing to comply with the provisions of ADA.
25. Roadway Closings
In certain cases where deemed necessary for protection of the public, the Groton Director of Public Works MAY officially close a road to vehicular traffic for a specified period of time. Prior to closing any roads in accordance with this paragraph, detours shall be established by the CONTRACTOR, approved by the OWNER, and suitable signs erected. Access to all homes and business shall be maintained at all times for area residents and emergency vehicles.
26. Extra Work
The Contractor shall be responsible for performing any extra work, as requested by the Owner, made necessary by changes in plan or required to fulfill the scope of the project. Such work shall be performed by the Contractor at the unit or lump sum price provided in the Contract.
27. Samples
All samples called for in the Specifications or required by the OWNER shall be furnished by the CONTRACTOR at his expense and shall be submitted to the OWNER for his approval. Samples shall be furnished so as not to delay fabrication, allowing the OWNER reasonable time for the consideration of the samples submitted.
CONTRACTOR shall furnish such samples of materials, and workmanship shall be in accordance with approved samples.
28. Quality of Equipment and Materials
A. Everything furnished and provided shall be new, and all materials and equipment shall be of the quality specified. All unspecified materials and equipment shall be equal in grade and quality to specified materials. The CONTRACTOR shall furnish satisfactory evidence as to the kind and quality of all materials.
B. In order to establish standards of quality, the OWNER may have, in the detailed Specifications, referred to certain products by name and catalog number. This procedure is not to be construed as eliminating from competition other products of equal or better quality by other manufacturers where fully suitable in design.
C. The CONTRACTOR shall abide by the OWNER'S judgment when proposed substitute materials or items of equipment are judged to be unacceptable and shall furnish the specified materials or items of equipment in such cases. All proposals for substitutions shall be submitted in writing by the General CONTRACTOR and not by individual trades or material suppliers. The OWNER will approve or disapprove proposed substitutions in writing within a reasonable time. No substitute materials shall be used unless approved in writing.
29. Shop or Setting Drawings
The Contractor shall submit promptly to the Owner two copies of each shop or setting drawing prepared in accordance with the schedule predetermined as aforesaid. After examination of such drawings by the Owner and the return thereof, the Contractor shall make such corrections to the drawings as have been indicated and shall furnish the Owner with two corrected copies. If requested by the Owner, the Contractor must furnish additional copies. Regardless of corrections made in, or approval given to, such drawings by the Owner, the Contractor will nevertheless be responsible for the accuracy of such drawings and for their conformity to the Plans and Specifications, unless he notifies the Owner in writing of any deviations at the time he furnishes such drawings.
30. Plans and Specifications at the Site
The Contractor shall maintain at the Work Site, one copy of all Drawings, Specifications, Addenda, approved Shop Drawings, Change Orders and other modifications, Schedules, Instructions, etc. in good order and marked to record all changes made during construction. These shall be available at all times to the Owner or his authorized representatives.
31. Materials, Services, and Facilities
It is understood that except as otherwise specifically stated in the contract documents, the Contractor shall provide and pay for all materials, labor, tools, equipment, water, light, power, transportation, superintendence, temporary construction of every nature, and all other services and facilities of every nature whatsoever necessary to execute, complete, and deliver the work within the specified time.
32. Contractor's Title to Materials
No materials or supplies for the work shall be purchased by the Contractor or by any Subcontractor subject to any chattel mortgage or under a conditional sale contract or other agreement by which an interest is retained by the seller. The Contractor warrants
that he has good title to all materials and supplies used by him in the work, free from all liens, claims or encumbrances.
33. Inspection of Construction
A. Definition. "Work" includes, but is not limited to materials, workmanship, and manufacture and fabrication of components.
B. The Contractor shall maintain an adequate inspection system and perform such inspections as will ensure that the work called for by this contract conforms to contract requirements. The Contractor shall maintain complete inspection records and make them available to the Town. All work is subject to inspection and test at all places and at all reasonable times before acceptance to ensure strict compliance with the terms of the contract.
C. Town inspections and tests are for the sole benefit of the Town and do not:
1. Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for providing adequate quality control measures;
2. Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for damage to or loss of the material before acceptance;
D. Constitute or imply acceptance. The presence or absence of a Town inspector does not relieve the Contractor from any contract requirement, nor is the inspector authorized to change any term or condition of the specification without the Owner's written authorization.
34. Inspection and Testing of Materials
A. All materials and equipment used in the construction of the project shall be subject to adequate inspection and testing in accordance with accepted standards. The laboratory or inspection agency shall be selected by the Owner. The Owner will pay for all laboratory inspection service direct, and not as a part of the Contract.
B. Materials of construction, particularly those upon which the strength and durability of the structure may depend, shall be subject to inspection and testing to establish conformance with specifications and suitability for uses intended.
35. Contractor's Obligations
The Contractor shall and will, in good workmanlike manner, do and perform all work and furnish all supplies and materials, machinery, equipment, facilities and means, except as herein otherwise specified, necessary or proper.
36. Weather Conditions
In the event of temporary suspension of work, or during the inclement weather, or whenever the Owner shall direct, the Contractor will, and will cause his Subcontractors to protect carefully his and their work and materials against damage or injury from the weather. If, in the opinion of the Owner, any work or materials shall have been damaged or injured by reason of failure on the part of the Contractor or any of his Subcontractors
so to protect his work, such materials shall be removed and replaced at the expense of the Contractor.
37. Provisions Required By Law Deemed Inserted
Each and every provision of law and clause required by law to be inserted in this Contract shall be deemed to be inserted herein and the Contract shall be read and enforced as though it were included herein, and if, through mistake or otherwise, any such provision is not inserted, or is not correctly inserted, then upon the application of either party the contract shall forthwith be physically amended to make such insertion or correction.
38. Right of the Owner to Terminate Contract
In the event that any of the provisions of this contract are violated by the Contractor, or by any of his subcontractors, the Owner may serve written notice upon the Contractor and the Surety of its intention to terminate the Contract, such notices to contain the reasons for such intention to terminate the contract, and unless within (10) days after the serving of such notice upon the Contractor, such violation or delay shall cease and satisfactory arrangement of correction to be made, the contract shall, upon the expiration of said ten (10) days, cease and terminate. In the event of any such termination, the Owner shall immediately serve notice thereof upon the Surety and the Contractor and the Surety shall have the right to take over and perform the contract; provided, however, that if the Surety does not commence performance thereof within ten (10) days from the date of the mailing to such Surety of notice of termination, the Owner may take over the work and prosecute the same to completion by contract or by force account for the account and at the expense of the Contractor and the Contractor and his Surety shall be liable to the Owner for any excess cost occasioned the Owner thereby; and in such event the Owner may take possession of and utilize in completing the work, such materials, appliances, and plant as may be on the site of the work and necessary therefore.
In the event of such termination, the OWNER may take possession of the work and of all materials, tools and equipment thereon and may finish the work by whatever method and means he may select. The CONTRACTOR shall consider it default whenever he shall:
A. Declare bankruptcy, become insolvent, or assign his assets for the benefit of his creditors.
B. Disregard or violate important provisions of the Contract Documents or OWNER'S instructions, or fail to prosecute the work according to the agreed Schedule of Completion including extensions thereof.
X. Xxxx to provide a qualified superintendent, competent workmen or SUBCONTRACTORS, or proper materials, or fail to make prompt payment thereof.
If the right of the CONTRACTOR to proceed is so terminated, the OWNER may take possession of and utilize in completing the work such materials, appliances, supplies, plant and equipment as may be on the site of the work, and necessary therefor. Upon termination of the CONTRACT by the OWNER, no further payments shall be due the CONTRACTOR until the work is completed. If the unpaid balance of the Contract
Amount shall exceed the cost of completing the work including all overhead costs and damages resulting from delay, the excess shall be paid to the CONTRACTOR.
If the cost of completing the work shall exceed the unpaid balance, the CONTRACTOR and his sureties shall pay the difference to the OWNER.
39. Acceptance of Final Payment Constitutes Release
The acceptance by the Contractor of final payment shall be and shall operate as a release to the Owner of all claims and all liability to the Contractor for all things done or furnished in connection with his work and for every act and neglect of the Owner and others relating to or arising out of this work. No payment, however, final or otherwise, shall operate to release the Contractor or his sureties from any obligations under this contract or the Performance and Payment Bond.
40. Assignments
The Contractor shall not assign the whole or any part of this contract or any moneys due or to become due hereunder without written consent of the Owner. In case the Contractor, with the consent of the Owner, assigns all or any part of any moneys due or to become due under this contract, the instrument of assignment shall contain a clause substantial to the effect that it is agreed that the right of the assignee in and to any moneys due or to become due to the Contractor shall be subject to prior claims of all persons, firms and corporations of services rendered or materials supplied for the performance of the work called for in this contract.
41. Codes, Regulations and Issue Date of Standard Specifications
Where standard specifications, codes, regulations and similar publications of governmental agencies, technical societies, manufacturer's associations and regulatory groups or bureaus are referred to in these Specifications, the applicable portion thereof shall be of the same effect as if fully printed herein, and the work done in full accordance therewith. The edition current as of the date of issue of this Specification shall be used except where publication date is specifically stated.
42. Emergency Telephone Number
The CONTRACTOR is required to provide the OWNER with a telephone number, which can be used during emergencies, 24 hours per day, seven days per week, to reach the CONTRACTOR.
43. Other Contracts
The Town may undertake or award other contracts for additional work at or near the site of the work under this contract. The Contractor shall fully cooperate with the other contractors and with Town employees and shall carefully adapt scheduling and performing the work under this contract to accommodate the additional work, heeding any direction that may be provided by the Owner. The Contractor shall not commit or permit any action that will interfere with the performance of work by any other contractor or by Town employees.
44. The Owner's Duties and Rights
A. The OWNER will provide the lands shown on the Drawings upon which the work under the CONTRACT is to be performed and to be used for rights-of-way for access. Any delay in furnishing these lands by the OWNER shall be deemed proper cause for adjustment in the Contract Amount and in time of completion.
B. The OWNER shall have the right to suspend the work or any portion thereof at any time provided that he gives the CONTRACTOR five (5) days written notice of suspension which shall set forth the date on which work is to be resumed. The CONTRACTOR shall resume the work upon written notice from the OWNER and within ten (10) days after the date set forth in the notice of suspension. If the OWNER does not give written notice to resume work within ten (10) days of the date fixed in the notice of suspension, the CONTRACTOR may abandon that portion of the work so suspended and shall be entitled to payment for all work done on the portions so abandoned, plus 15 percent of the value of the abandoned work to compensate for overhead, plant expense, and anticipated profit.
C. The OWNER shall have the authority to suspend the work, wholly or in part, for such period or periods, as may be deemed necessary, due to unsuitable weather, or such other conditions as are considered unfavorable for prosecution of the work, or failure on the part of the CONTRACTOR to carry out the provisions of the CONTRACT or to supply materials meeting the requirements of the Specifications. The CONTRACTOR shall not suspend operations due to unsuitable weather without the OWNER'S permission.
D. The OWNER shall have the right to correct any deficiencies, without prejudice to any other remedy he may have, upon failure of the CONTRACTOR to perform the work in accordance with the Contract Documents, including any requirements with respect to the Schedule of Completion, after five (5) days written notice to the CONTRACTOR. The cost of the work so performed by the OWNER shall be paid for by the CONTRACTOR.
E. The OWNER shall have the authority to direct the CONTRACTOR not to correct work that has been damaged, or that was not performed in accordance with the Contract Documents. An equitable deduction from the Contract Amount shall be made to compensate the OWNER for the uncorrected work.
F. The OWNER shall have the right to order changes in the work through additions, deletions or modifications without invalidating the CONTRACT.
G. The OWNER shall have the right to take possession of and use any completed or partially completed portions of the work, not withstanding that the time for completing the entire work or such portions may not have expired; but such taking possession and use shall not be deemed an acceptance of any work not completed in accordance with the Contract Documents. If such prior use increases the cost of or delays the completion of uncompleted work or causes refinishing of completed work, the CONTRACTOR shall be entitled to such extra compensation, or extension of time or both, as the OWNER may determine.
45. Wage Rates
Notice is given that Section 31-53 of the State Statutes, as amended, may apply to this Contract. The provisions of this section shall not apply where the total cost of all work to be performed by contractors and subcontractors in connection with new construction of any public works project is less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) or where the total cost of all work to be performed by contractors and subcontractors in connection with any remodeling, refinishing, refurbishing, rehabilitation, alteration or repair of any public works project is less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00). Upon the award of any contract subject to the provisions of this act, the contractor to whom such contract is awarded shall certify, under oath, to the Labor Commissioner the pay scale to be used by such contractor and any of his subcontractors for work to be performed under such contract.
The wages paid on an hourly basis to any person performing the work of any mechanic, laborer or worker on the work herein contracted to be done and the amount of payment or contribution paid or payable on behalf of each such person to any employee welfare fund, as defined in subsection (i) of this section, shall be at a rate equal to the rate customary or prevailing for the same work in the same trade or occupation in the town in which such public works project is being constructed. Any contractor who is not obligated by agreement to make payment or contribution on behalf of such persons to any such employee welfare fund shall pay to each mechanic, laborer or worker as part of such person’s wages the amount of payment or contribution for such person’s classification on each pay day.
The wage rates have been determined by the State Labor Department and the contractor in payment of wage shall be bound by such schedules in the performance of the work herein provided.
In accordance with Public Act 93-392, the Contractor shall submit weekly to the Town a certified payroll (Forms WWS-CP1 and CP2) accompanied by a Statement of Compliance. Samples of these forms are included with the wage rates.
In compliance with section 31-53b of State Statutes, as amended, the contractor shall furnish proof with the weekly certified payroll form for the first week each employee begins work on this project that any person performing the work of a mechanic, laborer or worker pursuant to the classifications of labor under section 31-53 of the State Statues on this project, pursuant to this contract, has completed a course of at least ten hours in duration in construction safety and health approved by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and that any plumber or electrician subject to the continuing education requirements of section 20-334d of the State Statutes, who has completed a course of at least ten hours in duration in construction safety and health approved by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration five or more years prior to the date such electrician or plumber begins work on such public works project, has completed a supplemental refresher training course of at least four hours in duration in construction safety and health taught by a Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration authorized trainer.
In accordance with Public Act 02-69, the contractor shall contact the Labor Commissioner on or before July first of each year for the duration of this contract, to ascertain the prevailing rate of wages on an hourly basis and the amount of payment or contributions paid or payable on behalf of each mechanic, laborer or worker employed upon the work
contracted to be done, and shall make any necessary adjustments to such prevailing rate of wages and such payment or contributions paid or payable on behalf of each such employee, effective each July first.
The annual adjustments will be posted on Department of Labor Web page: www.ctdol. xxxxx.xx.xx . For those without internet access, please contact the Department of Labor
46. Contract Bid Breakdown (Lump Sum)
The Contractor shall furnish a breakdown of each lump sum bid within 10 days after date of award of contract. Partial payments will be based on this breakdown. The Contractor's breakdown will be reviewed by the OWNER to insure that costs are proportioned properly between early and late pay items. Any unbalanced items or other discrepancies will be revised by the OWNER and the approved breakdown will be utilized as a basis for progress payment to the Contractor.
47. Hours of Work
Any work necessary to be performed after regular working hours, on Sundays or Legal Holidays, shall be performed without additional expense to the Owner.
48. Waste Disposal
The Contractor shall be responsible for the cost and legal disposal of all construction debris, municipal solid waste, stumps, and excess materials.
The Contractor shall legally dispose of any hazardous materials at approved sites at his own expense.
END OF SECTION
SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS
1. Insurance Requirements
2. Worker's Compensation Provision
3. Indemnification
4. Enumeration of Contract Drawings, Specifications, Appendices and Addenda
5. Lock-Out Tag-Out Standard
6. Hazard Communication
1. Insurance Requirements
Insurance shall be written with carriers approved in the State of Connecticut and with a minimum AM Best’s Rating of “A-“VIII. In addition, all carriers are subject to approval by the Town of Groton and no coverage shall contain special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to the Town, its officers, officials, employees or volunteers. The Town of Groton shall be named as an Additional Insured on a primary and non-contributory basis to all policies except Workers Compensation. All parties shall also include a waiver of subrogation.
General Liability | (Minimum Limits) |
Each Occurrence | $1,000,000 |
General Aggregate | $3,000,000 |
Products/Completed operations Aggregate -Policy must contain no exclusion for Explosion. Collapse and underground Hazard (XC & U) -Contractor must notify the Town whenever claims Reduce the General Aggregate below $1,000,000 -The Town should be notified if the Aggregate limits Include defense costs | $3,000,000 |
Auto Liability Combined Single Limit Each Accident | $1,000,000 |
Umbrella (Excess Each Occurrence | $1,000,000 |
Liability) Aggregate | $1,000,000 |
Workers Compensation WC Statutory Limits Employers Liability EL Each Accident | $1,000,000 |
EL Disease Each Employee | $1,000,000 |
EL Disease Policy Limit | $1,000,000 |
For Contractors: |
(Should a Contractor be involved in operations requiring coverage under special State or Federal Acts Such as Maritime or Railroad, the Contractor must provide evidence of this coverage. Should a Contractor be exempt from the Workers Compensation Laws of the State of Connecticut, or any other State or Federal requirements, evidence of such exemption must be provided and a “Hold-Harmless” agreement provided in language satisfactory to the Town, holding it harmless in the event of any claim for injury or damages. Contractors based out-of- state must provide evidence that their Workers Compensation policy will cover injuries/illness sustained while working in the State of Connecticut. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all of its subcontractors carry Workers Compensation Insurance, as described above.
If any policy is written on a “Claims Made” basis, the policy must be continually renewed for a minimum of three (3) years from the completion date of this contract. If the policy is replaced and/or the retroactive date is changed, then the expiring policy must be endorsed to extend the reporting period for claims for the policy in effect during the contract for three (3) years from completion date. Original, completed Certificates of Insurance must be presented to the Town of Groton Public Works prior to purchase order/contract issuance. Contractor agrees to provide
replacements/renewal certificates at least 60 days prior to the expiration of any policy. Should any of the above described policies be cancelled before the expiration date, written notice must be made to the Town thirty (30) days prior to cancellation).
2. Worker's Compensation Provision
Before entering into the contract for the project, the successful bidder must comply with all aspects of State Statute 31-286a, including providing the Town with a current statement from the State Treasurer that, to the best of his knowledge and belief as of the date of the statement, the Contractor or any of his Subcontractors was not liable to the State for any Worker's Compensation payments made pursuant to Section 31-355 of the General Statutes.
Contract documents will not be signed until the statement has been received by the Town from the State Treasurer.
3. Indemnification
The Contractor will indemnify and hold harmless the Owner (Town of Groton) and the Engineer and their agents and employees from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses including attorney's fees arising out of or resulting from the performance of the work, provided that any such claims, damage, loss or expense is attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease or death, or to injury to or destruction of tangible property including the loss of use resulting therefrom. The Contractor, subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable will be held responsible for any type of pollution and/or environmental impairment into or upon land, the atmosphere or any course or body of water that is above or below ground; and is caused in whole or in part by any negligent or willful or wanton act or omission of any of the above stated individuals or group of individuals.
The Contractor, Subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable will be held responsible for acts that are outside of the contract specifications and without the supervision or direction of the Town, its architects, and engineers. These same individuals or group of individuals will also be held responsible for the misuse or malfunction of any equipment rented, owned or leased by any of these individuals or groups of individuals that would create any type of pollution or environmental damage.
The owner assumes no responsibility or liability arising from loss or damage to Contractor's equipment, materials or supplies.
4. Enumeration of Contract Drawing, Specifications, Appendices and Addenda
The following are the contract drawings, specifications, appendices and addenda which form a part of this contract as set forth in paragraph 5 of the General Conditions.
Specifications
Specifications and Bid Form for “FLANDERS ROAD REPAVING” Information for Bidders
Bid Proposal General Conditions
Supplementary Conditions
Technical Specifications Addenda
Number and Date
Plans
“FLANDERS ROAD REPAVING” prepared by “Town of Groton Engineering Division”, sheets:
Cover, Layout 1, 2 and Layout 3 & Details
5. Lock-Out Tag-Out Standard
The Town of Groton requires that any Contractor that maintains or is hired to work on any Town equipment, abide by the OSHA "Lock-Out Tag-Out" standard. The Contractor must provide his workers with locks, hasps and keys approved by OSHA for the proper locking and tagging out of equipment from its power source according to the OSHA standard. The Town of Groton is not responsible for providing the Contractor with the locks and hasps. The Contractor is responsible for complying with this standard and assuring that all of his employees comply with it while working on Town of Groton equipment. The Town requires that any Contractor's equipment brought on to Town property by the Contractor be properly locked or tagged out from its power source in accordance with the OSHA standard.
6. Hazard Communication
The Town of Groton requires that any vendor or Contractor using hazardous materials, or any material that would fall under the OSHA "Right to Know" standard, provide a list to the Town of Groton of those materials that will be used while on Town property, as well as the material safety data sheets for those products. Conversely, the Town of Groton shall inform the Contractor of where the "Employee Right to Know" station is in the area where they are working so that the Contractor's employees can be aware of any substances that they may encounter while working within the Town of Groton workplace.
END OF SECTION
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Section Title
01010
01025
01040
01070
01300
01400
01410
01505
01570
01571
01600
01700
02515
02516
Summary of Work Measurement & Payment Coordination & Meetings Definitions & Standards Submittals
Quality Control Testing Lab Services Mobilization
Maintenance & Protection of Traffic Traffic Directors
Materials and Equipment Contract Close-Out Asphalt Pavement Milling
Bituminous Concrete Pavement Overlays
02577 Epoxy Resin Pavement Markings
SECTION 01010 SUMMARY OF WORK
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Project/Work Identification
B. Work Covered by Contract Documents
C. Work by Owner
D. Contractor Use of Premises, Work Sequence, and Owner Occupancy
1.02 PROJECT/WORK IDENTIFICATION
A. The name of the Project is "Flanders Road Repaving", and is located in Groton, Connecticut. The work of this Contract has been identified in the Contract Documents by the Town of Groton Public Works Engineering Division by the Contract number 24-03.
1.03 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
A. Briefly and without force and effect upon Contract Documents, the work of the Contract can be summarized as follows:
1. Site Work: Rehabilitate paved surface on Flanders Road with two (2) inch mill and overlay. Contractor will provide mill and pave, and maintenance of traffic. Contractor will also provide pavement markings after mill and pave is complete.
1.04 WORK BY OWNER
A. Work of the Project which will be executed during Work of this Contract, and which is specifically excluded from this Contract are as follows:
1. The Town of Groton Public Works Department will replace catch basin tops.
2. The Town of Groton Public Works Department will remove and replace the bituminous concrete lip curb and associated loam and seed.
1.05 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES, WORK SEQUENCE, AND OWNER OCCUPANCY
A. Contractor shall have use of the site for Work, storage, and access. Under no conditions, shall roads be blocked.
B. Assume full responsibility for protection and safekeeping of products under this Contract.
C. Obtain and pay for use of additional storage or work areas needed for operations under this Contract.
D. Coordinate the Progress Schedule and operations with the Town and the Engineer.
X. Xxxxxxxxx with the Town and the Engineer in scheduling operations to minimize conflict and to facilitate Owner usage. Provide any and all temporary measures to ensure the safety of the Town and the Town's representatives.
F. In particular, the Contractor is not to disrupt existing utility service, interfere with normal school bus, auto, and pedestrian traffic, or obstruct existing exits and life safety systems, including access to private driveways.
END OF SECTION
SECTION 01025 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Measurement
B. Payment
1.02 UNIT PRICE CONTRACT
A. Measurement
1. Prior to submitting payment requisition, Contractor shall measure all applicable items.
2. Quantity measurement and limits shall be as specified in each appropriate section.
3. Town construction inspector shall witness and verify all unit measurements.
4. Town survey crews may be utilized when necessary to measure or verify quantities.
5. Measure only completed work, or materials stored on site, for the period payment is requested for.
6. Lump sum bid items shall be measured based on a percentage of the work completed.
B. Payment
1. Submit payment requisitions in accordance with the General Conditions of the specifications.
2. Payment shall only be made for the actual measured quantity of each item completed, or materials stored on site, for the payment period.
END OF SECTION
SECTION 01040 COORDINATION AND MEETINGS
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Coordination
B. Preconstruction Meeting
C. Progress Meetings
1.02 COORDINATION
A. Coordinate scheduling, submittals, and Work of the various Sections of specifications to assure efficient and orderly sequence of installation of interdependent construction elements.
B. Coordinate work of various Sections having interdependent responsibilities for installing, connecting to, and placing in service, such equipment.
C. Coordinate completion and clean up of Work of separate Sections in preparation for Substantial Completion and for portions of Work designated for Towns partial occupancy.
D. During Town use of premises, coordinate access to site for correction of defective Work and work not in accordance with Contract Documents, to minimize disruption of Town's use of premises.
1.03 PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING
A. The Engineer will administer preconstruction conference for execution of Town-Contractor Agreement and exchange of preliminary submittals.
B. Attendance: Town, Engineer, and his Consultants, and General Contractor.
C. Suggested Agenda:
1. Submission of executed bonds and insurance certificates
2. Signing of Contract Documents
3. Submission of list of proposed subcontractors, list of proposed products, Schedule of Values, and progress schedule.
4. Procedures and processing of field decisions, submittals, substitutions, applications for payments, proposal requests, Change Orders, and Contract Close-out procedures.
5. Critical work sequencing.
6. Major equipment deliveries and priorities.
1.04 PROGRESS MEETINGS
A. General Contractor shall schedule and administer Project meetings throughout progress of the Work at intervals as required by the Town.
B. Make physical arrangements for meetings, prepare agenda with copies for participants, preside at meetings, record minutes, and distribute copies within two days to Engineer, participants, and those affected by decisions made at meetings.
C. Attendance: Job superintendent, contractors, major subcontractors, suppliers, Town and Engineer as appropriate to agenda topics for each meeting.
D. Minimum Agenda
1. Approval of minutes of previous meetings
2. Review of Work progress
3. Field observations, problems, and decisions
4. Identification of problems which impede planned progress
5. Review of submittals schedule and status of submittals
6. Review of off-site fabrication and delivery schedules
7. Maintenance of progress schedule
8. Corrective measures to regain projected schedules
9. Planned progress during succeeding work period
10. Coordination of projected progress
11. Maintenance of quality and work standards
12. Effect of proposed changes on progress schedule and coordination
13. Other business relating to Work
END OF SECTION
SECTION 01070 DEFINITIONS AND STANDARDS
PART I GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Definitions
B. Specification Format and Explanations
C. Industry Standards
1.02 DEFINITIONS
Definitions and explanations of this section are not necessarily either complete or exclusive, but are general for the work to the extent not stated more explicitly in another provision of the contract documents.
A. General Requirements: Apply to entire work of Contract and, where so indicated, to other elements of work which are included in the project.
B. Indicated: The term "indicated" refers to graphic representations, notes or schedules on the drawings, to other paragraphs or schedules in the specifications, and to similar requirements in the contract documents. Where terms such as "shown", "noted", "scheduled", and "specified" are used, it is to help reference, and no limitation of location is intended except as specifically noted.
C. Directed, Requested, etc.: Where not otherwise explained, terms such as "directed", "requested", "authorized", "selected", "approved", "required", "accepted", and "permitted" mean "directed by Engineer", "requested by Engineer", etc. However, no implied meaning will be interpreted to extend Engineer's responsibility into Contractor's area of construction supervision.
D. Approve: Where used in conjunction with Engineer's response to the Contractor's submittals, requests, applications, inquiries, reports and claims, the meaning of the term "approved" is limited to the Engineer's responsibilities and duties as specified in General and supplementary Conditions. In no case will "approval" by Engineer be interpreted as a release of Contractor from responsibilities to fulfill requirements of the Contract Documents.
E. Project Site: The space available to Contractor for performance of the work, either exclusively or in conjunction with others performing
other work as part of the Project. The extent of Project Site is shown on the drawings, and may or may not be identical with description of the land upon which project is to be built.
F. Furnish: Except as otherwise defined in greater detail, the term "furnish" is used to mean "supply and deliver to project site, ready for unloading, unpacking, assembly, installation, etc.", as applicable in each instance.
G. Install: Except as otherwise defined in greater detail, the term "install" is used to describe operations at project site including "unloading", unpacking, assembly, erection, placing, anchoring, applying, working to dimension, finishing, curing, protecting, cleaning and similar operations", as applicable in each instance.
H. Provide: Except as otherwise defined in greater detail, the term "provide" means "furnish and install at said party's expense, complete and ready for intended use", as applicable in each instance. All items specified shall be "provided" unless specifically noted otherwise.
I. Installer: An "Installer" is an entity engaged by the Contractor, either as an employee, subcontractor or sub-contractor for performance of a particular construction activity, including installation, erection, application and similar operations. Installers are required to be experienced in the operations they are engaged to perform.
J. Regulation: The term "Regulations" includes laws, statutes, ordinances and lawful orders used by authorities having jurisdiction, as well as rules, conventions and agreements within the construction industry that control performance of the Work, whether they are lawfully imposed by authorities having jurisdiction or not.
K. Testing Laboratories: A "testing laboratory" is an independent entity engaged to perform specific inspections or tests, either at the Project Site or elsewhere, and to report on, and, if required, to interpret, results of those inspections or tests.
1.03 FORMAT AND SPECIFICATION EXPLANATIONS
This Article is provided to help the user of these Specifications understand the format, language, implied requirements, and similar conventions. None of the explanations shall be interpreted to modify the substance of Contract requirements.
A. Specifications Format: These Specifications are organized into Divisions, Sections or Trade Headings based on the Construction Specifications Institute's 16-Division format and the SPECTEXT numbering system. This organization conforms generally to recognized construction industry practice. The section titles are not intended to limit meaning or content of the section, or to be fully descriptive of requirements specified therein, nor to be an integral part of text which specifies requirements.
B. Specification Content: This Specification has been produced employing conventions in the use of language and the intended meaning of certain terms, words, and phrases when used in particular situations or circumstances. These conventions are explained as follows:
1. Language used in the Specifications and other Contract Documents is the abbreviated type. Implied words and meanings will be appropriately interpreted. Singular words will be interpreted as plural and plural words interpreted as singular where applicable and where the full context of the Contract Documents so indicates.
2. Imperative Language is used generally in the Specifications. Requirements expressed imperatively are to be performed by the Contractor. At certain locations in the text, for clarity, subjective language is used to describe responsibilities, which must be fulfilled indirectly by the Contractor, or by others when so noted. The words "shall be" shall be included by inference where a colon (:) is used within sentences or phrases.
C. Assignment of Specialists: The Specification requires that certain specific construction activities shall be performed by specialists who are recognized experts in the operations to be performed. The specialists must be engaged for those activities, and the assignments are requirements over which the Contractor has no choice or option. Nevertheless, the ultimate responsibility remains with the Contractor.
1. This requirement shall not be interpreted to conflict with enforcement of building codes and similar regulations governing the Work. It is also not intended to interfere with local trade union jurisdictional settlements and similar conventions.
2. Trades: Use of titles such as "carpentry" is not intended to imply that certain construction activities must be performed by accredited or unionized individuals of a corresponding generic name, such as "xxxxxxxxx". It also does not imply that requirements specified apply exclusively to tradespersons of the corresponding generic name.
D. Graphic Legends, Graphic Symbols and Abbreviations: As used on the Drawings, are generally those recognized in the construction industry for the purposes indicated.
E. Mechanical/Electrical Drawings: Graphic symbols used on mechanical and electrical Drawings are generally aligned with symbols recommended by ASHRAE. Where appropriate, they are supplemented by more specific symbols recommended by technical associations including ASME, ASPE, IEEE and similar organizations. Refer instances of uncertainty to the Engineer for clarification before proceeding.
1.04 INDUSTRY STANDARDS
A. Applicable standards of construction industry have same force and effect and are made a part of contract documents by reference as if copied directly into contract documents, or as if published copies were bound herewith.
B. Reference standards (referenced directly in contract documents or by governing regulations) take precedence over unreferenced standards, which are recognized in industry as applicable to the work.
C. Unreferenced standards recognized in the construction industry are hereby defined, except as otherwise limited in contract documents, to have direct applicability to the work, and will be so enforced for performance of the work.
D. Publication Dates: Except as otherwise indicated, where compliance with an industry standard is required, comply with the latest edition and revisions thereof, if any, in effect as of date of execution of the contract.
E. Copies of Standards: Provide where needed for proper performance of the work; obtain directly from publication sources.
F. Abbreviations and Names: Where acronyms or abbreviations are used in specifications or other contract documents, they are defined to mean the industry-recognized name of trade associations, standards generating organization, governing authority or other entity applicable to context of text provision. Refer to "Encyclopedia of Associations", published by Xxxx Research Company, available in large libraries.
END OF SECTION
SECTION 01300 SUBMITTALS
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Submittal Procedures
B. Construction Progress Schedules
C. Proposed Products List
D. Shop Drawings
E. Product Data
X. Xxxxxxx
G. Manufacturer's Instructions
H. Manufacturer's Certificates
1.02 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES
A. Review submittals prior to submission. Verify field measurements, catalog numbers and other information critical to construction or installation. Coordinate each submittal with requirements of Work and of Contract Documents.
B. Notify Engineer in writing at time of submission of deviations in submittals from requirements of Contract Documents. Responsibility for deviations from requirements of Contract Documents is not relieved by Engineer's review of submittals, except when given written acceptance of specific deviation.
C. Transmit each submittal with Engineer accepted form.
D. Identify Project, Contractor, Sub-contractor or supplier; pertinent Drawing sheet and detail number(s), and specification Section number, as appropriate.
E. Apply Contractor's stamp, signed or initialed, certifying that review, verification of Products required, field dimensions, adjacent construction Work, and coordination of information, is in accordance with the requirements of the Work and Contract Documents.
F. Schedule submittals in accordance with approved project schedule so as to cause no delay to the Work. Deliver to Engineer at his business address. Coordinate submission of related items.
G. Identify variations from Contract Documents and Product or system limitations which may be detrimental to successful performance of the completed Work.
H. Provide space for Contractor review stamp and a 3"x5" Engineer review stamp.
I. Obtain new samples, revise drawings and/or data as required by Engineer review and resubmit, identify changes made since previous submittal.
X. Engineer will review shop drawings, product data, and samples and return submittals. The Engineer's stamp will read as follows:
1. Approved: Means that fabrication, manufacture or construction may proceed, providing submittal complies with Contract Documents. Contractor assumes sole responsibility for the required compliance. No response is required of the Contractor.
2. Approved as Noted - Resubmission Not Required: Means that fabrication, manufacture or construction may proceed, provided the submittal is amended to comply with the Engineer's notations and the Contract Documents.
3. Approved as Noted - Resubmission Required: The Contractor will "resubmit" Shop Drawings or "Confirm" in writing that he will amend the Shop Drawings.
4. Comments Attached or See Accompanying Letter: Means that fabrication, manufacture or construction may proceed provided the Contractor complies with the comments attached. Engineer's comments may help to further clarify contract documents or make required selections such as color or finish desired. The Contractor shall "resubmit" Shop Drawings or "Confirm" in writing that he will comply with Engineer's comments if so marked on the Shop Drawing Review Stamp. If for any reason the Contractor cannot comply with comments attached, the Contractor shall notify Engineer before fabrication, manufacture, or construction.
5. Disapproval or Rejected: Means that submittal does not comply with Contract Documents, and that fabrication, manufacture, or construction as submitted must not proceed under any circumstances. Submittals stamped "Rejected" are not permitted on job site.
K. Distribute copies of reviewed submittals to concerned persons including Test Lab, Special Inspector, Building Official, and Clerk of the Works (Construction Inspector). Instruct recipients to promptly report any inability to comply with provisions.
L. Begin no work which requires submittals until return of submittals with Engineer's review stamp and initials or signature indicating review and distribution to concerned persons.
1.03 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULES
A. Submit initial progress schedule and schedule of values (if lump sum project) in duplicate within 15 days after date established for commencement of work. After review by Engineer, revise and resubmit as required. Submit revised schedules with every Application for Payment, reflecting changes since previous submittal.
B. Comply with progress schedule for submittals related to Work progress. Coordinate submittal of related items.
C. Show complete sequence of construction by activity, identifying Work of separate stages and other logically-grouped activities. Show projected percentage of completion for each item of Work as of time of each Application for Progress Payment.
D. Show submittal dates required for Shop Drawings, product data, and samples, and product delivery dates, including those furnished by Owner and those under Allowances.
1.04 PROPOSED PRODUCT LIST
A. Within 15 days after date of Notice to Proceed, submit complete list of major products proposed for use, with name of manufacturer, trade name, and model number of each product.
B. For products specified only by reference standards, give manufacturer, trade name, model or catalog designation, and reference standards.
1.05 SHOP DRAWINGS
A. Shop Drawings include specially-prepared technical data for this project, including Drawings, diagrams, performance curves, data sheets, schedules, templates, patterns, reports, calculations, instructions, measurements and similar information not in standard printed form for general application to several projects.
B. Provide newly-prepared information, on reproducible sheets, with graphic information at accurate scale (except as otherwise indicated), with name of preparer indicated (firm name). Maximum sheet size shall be 24 in. x 36 in. Show dimensions and note which are based on field measurement. Identify materials and products in the work shown. Indicate compliance with standards and special coordination requirements.
Identify details by reference to sheet numbers shown on Contract Drawings and Specification Sections, page numbers and paragraph line numbers. Contract Design Drawings shall not be traced or otherwise reproduced for use as Shop Drawings.
C. Submit 1 reproducible mylar and 3 opaque reproductions of newly prepared Shop Drawings to Engineer. Where design calculations are required, submit 3 copies.
D. Do not allow Shop Drawing copies without appropriate approval markings by Engineer to be used in connection with the Work.
E. Indicate on shop drawing whether it is a full or partial submittal.
F. Fabrication and installation of components requiring Shop Drawings shall not begin until Shop Drawings have approval of Engineer unless directed otherwise in writing by same.
1.06 PRODUCT DATA
A. Product data includes standard printed information on materials, products and systems; not specially prepared for this project, other than the designation of selections from among available choices printed therein.
B. Collect required data into one submittal for each unit of Work or system; and clearly mark each copy to show which choices and options are applicable to project. Include manufacturer's standard printed recommendations for application and use, compliance with standards, application of labels and seals, notation of field measurements which have been checked, special coordination requirements, instructions for delivery, storage, assembly, installation, adjusting and finishing.
C. Submit 4 copies of product data of which one will be retained by the Engineer.
1.07 SAMPLES
A. Samples include both fabricated and unfabricated physical examples of materials, products and units of Work; both as complete units and as smaller portions of units of Work; either for limited visual inspection or (where indicated) for more detailed testing and analysis.
B. Provide units identical with final condition of proposed materials or products for the Work. Include "range" samples (not less than 3 units) where unavoidable variations must be expected, and describe or identify variations between units of each set. Provide full set of optional samples where Engineer’s selection is required. Prepare samples to match Engineer's sample where so indicated. Include information with each sample to show generic description, source or product name and manufacturers, limitations, and compliance with standards. Samples are submitted for review and confirmation of color, pattern, texture and "kind" by Engineer. Engineer will not "test" samples (except as otherwise indicated) for compliance with other requirements, which are therefore the exclusive responsibility of the Contractor.
C. Submit the number of samples stated in each Specification Section.
X. Xxxx-ups are a special form of samples, which are too large or otherwise inconvenient for handling in specified manner for transmittal of sample submittals.
E. Where mock-ups and similar samples are indicated in individual work sections recognized as a special type of sample, comply with requirements for "samples" to greatest extent possible, and process transmittal forms to provide a record of activity.
1.08 MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS
A. When specified in individual specification Sections, submit manufacturer's printed instructions for delivery, storage, assembly, installation, start-up, adjusting, and finishing, in quantities specified for Product Data.
B. Identify conflicts between manufacturer's instructions and Contract Documents.
1.09 MANUFACTURER'S CERTIFICATES
A. When specified in individual specification Sections, submit manufacturer's certificate to Engineer for review, in quantities specified for Product Data.
B. Indicate whether material or product conforms to or exceeds specified requirements. Submit supporting reference date, affidavits, and certifications as appropriate.
C. Certificates may be recent or previous test results on material or Product, but must be acceptable to Engineer.
1.10 ENGINEER REVIEW
A. Engineer will endeavor to review shop drawings, product data, and samples, and to return submittals within 10 working days.
END OF SECTION
SECTION 01400 QUALITY CONTROL
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Quality assurance and control of installation.
B. Field samples.
X. Xxxx-ups.
D. Manufacturers' field services and reports.
1.02 RELATED SECTIONS
A. Section 01300 - Submittals
1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE/CONTROL OF INSTALLATION
A. Monitor quality control over suppliers, manufacturers, products, services, site conditions, and workmanship, to produce Work of specified quality.
B. Comply fully with manufacturer's instructions, including each step in sequence.
C. Should manufacturer's instructions conflict with Contract Documents, request clarification from Engineer before proceeding.
D. Comply with specified standards as a minimum quality for the Work except when more stringent tolerances, codes, or specified requirements indicate higher standards or more precise workmanship.
E. Perform work by persons qualified to produce workmanship of specified quality.
F. Secure Products in place with positive anchorage devices designed and sized to withstand stresses, vibration, physical distortion or disfigurement.
1.04 FIELD SAMPLES
A. Install field samples at the site as required by individual specifications Sections for review.
B. Acceptable samples represent a quality level for the work.
C. Where field sample is specified in individual Sections to be removed, clear area after field sample has been accepted by Engineer.
1.05 MOCK-UP
A. Assemble and erect specified items, with specified attachment and anchorage devices, flashings, seals, and finishes.
B. Where mock-up is specified in individual Sections to be removed, clear area after mock-up has been accepted by Engineer.
X. Xxxx-ups are a special form of samples, which are too large or otherwise inconvenient for handling in the specified manner for transmittal of other sample submittals.
D. Where mock-ups and similar samples are indicated in individual work sections recognized as a special type of sample, comply with requirements for "samples" to greatest extent possible, and process transmittal forms to provide a record of activity.
1.06 MANUFACTURERS' FIELD SERVICES AND REPORTS
A. When specified in individual specification Sections, require material or Product suppliers or manufacturers to provide qualified staff personnel to observe site conditions, conditions of surfaces and installation, quality of workmanship, start-up of equipment, test, adjust, and balance of equipment as applicable, and to initiate instructions when necessary.
B. Individuals to report observations and site decisions or instructions given to applicators or installers that are supplemental or contrary to manufacturer's written instructions.
C. Submit report in duplicate within 30 days of observation to Engineer for review.
END OF SECTION
SECTION 01410
TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Selection and Payment
B. Laboratory Reports
C. Limits on Testing Laboratory Authority
D. Contractor Responsibilities
1.02 RELATED SECTIONS
A. Section 01300 - Submittals
1.03 REFERENCES
A. ANSI/ASTM D3740 - Practice for Evaluation of Agencies Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction.
B. ANSI/ASTM E329 - Recommended Practice for Inspection and Testing Agencies for Concrete, Steel, and Bituminous Materials as Used in Construction.
C. See appropriate sections for additional references.
1.04 SELECTION AND PAYMENT
A. Owner may employ and pay for services of an independent testing laboratory to perform specified inspection and testing. If employed, Contractor shall prepare and submit materials for testing to the testing laboratory.
B. Employment of a testing laboratory shall in no way relieve Contractor of obligation to perform Work in accordance with requirements of Contract Documents.
C. The testing laboratory is to supply a signed statement, which indicates that the testing and inspection procedures required have been performed along with a description of any discrepancies which have not been resolved at the completion of the project.
1.05 LABORATORY REPORTS
A. After each inspection and test, the testing laboratory will submit two copies of the laboratory report to Engineer, and two copies to the Contractor.
B. Report will include:
1. Date issued
2. Project title and number
3. Name and signature of inspector
4. Date and time of sampling or inspection
5. Temperature and weather conditions
6. Identification of product and Specifications section
7. Location in the Project
8. Type of inspection or test
9. Date of test
10. Results of tests
11. Conformance with Contract Documents
C. When requested by Engineer, the laboratory will also provide interpretation of test results.
1.06 LIMITS ON TESTING LABORATORY AUTHORITY
A. Laboratory may not release, revoke, alter, or enlarge on requirements of Contract Documents.
B. Laboratory may not approve or accept any portion of the work.
C. Laboratory may not assume any duties of Contractor.
D. Laboratory has no authority to stop work.
1.07 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Deliver to laboratory at designated location adequate samples of materials proposed to be used which require testing, together with proposed mix designs.
B. Cooperate with laboratory personnel, and provide access to work and to manufacturer's facilities.
C. Provide copies of reviewed and stamped shop drawings and product data as required by laboratory.
D. Provide incidental labor and facilities to provide access to work to be tested, to obtain and handle samples at the site or at source of products to be tested, to facilitate tests and inspections, and for storage and curing of test samples.
E. Provide to the laboratory and the Engineer the preliminary design mix proposed to be used for concrete, and other material mixes which require control by the testing laboratory.
F. Notify the Engineer and the laboratory 24 hours prior to expected time for operations requiring inspection and testing services.
G. Furnish copies of product test reports as required.
H. Employ and pay for the services of the testing laboratory to perform additional inspections, sampling and testing required when initial tests indicate work does not comply with Contract Documents.
I. Make arrangements with laboratory and pay for additional samples and tests required for Contractor's convenience.
J. Change concrete proportions and consistency to correct any deficiencies indicated by tests and laboratory or field specimens.
X. Xxxxxxxxxx work and cooperate with Laboratory Inspectors at all times. Contractor shall furnish ample notification of construction schedules and shall be responsible to insure that Inspectors are present as required. No concrete shall be placed until Inspector is present.
L. Provide concrete curing box with associated utilities for concrete cylinders per requirements of the testing laboratory and the Engineer.
M. Contractor shall bear any cost associated with a visit by the Owner's Testing Lab Representative and/or Special Inspector when the activity or item scheduled for review is not prepared or unavailable for inspection. This would include, but is not limited to, failure of concrete loads or equipment deliveries to arrive as scheduled, for any reason.
END OF SECTION
SECTION 01505 MOBILIZATION
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 WORK INCLUDED
A. The work under this section includes all labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary for the movement of personnel and equipment to the project site, and for the establishment of all field offices and other facilities necessary for the performance of the work.
1.02 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
A. Measurement - This work shall be measured for payment in the manner described below.
1. When the first payment requisition is paid, fifty percent (50%) of the lump sum bid for this item or five percent (5%) of the total original contract price, whichever is less, will be certified for payment.
2. When ten percent (10%) of the original contract price is earned, seventy-five percent (75%) of the lump sum bid for this item or seven and one-half percent (7.5%) of the total original contract price, whichever is less, minus any previous payment, will be certified for payment.
3. When thirty percent (30%) of the original contract price is earned, one-hundred percent (100%) of the lump sum bid for this item or ten percent (10%) of the total original contract price, whichever is less, minus any previous payment, will be certified for payment.
4. Upon completion of all work for the project, payment of any amount bid for mobilization in excess of ten percent (10%) of the original contract amount will be paid.
NOTE: The determination of the total contract price earned shall not include the amount of mobilization earned during the period covered by the current monthly estimate. However, it shall include amounts previously earned and certified for payment.
B. Payment
1. Mobilization shall be paid for at the contract price per lump sum, measured as described above, for "Mobilization", which price shall include all materials, equipment, tools, labor, transportation, operations and all work incidental thereto.
END OF SECTION
SECTION 01570
MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION OF TRAFFIC
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 WORK INCLUDED
A. The work under this section includes all the labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary for maintaining and protecting traffic in the project area to the satisfaction of the applicable local regulatory agencies and the Engineer. Unless otherwise specified within the Contract Documents, the Contractor must maintain pedestrian and vehicular traffic and permit access to businesses, residences, and intersecting streets at all times.
1.02 RELATED WORK
A. Section 01571 - Traffic Directors
1.03 REFERENCE STANDARDS
A. Federal Highway Administration Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Part VI.
1.04 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
A. Measurement
1. Maintenance and Protection of Traffic shall be measured by the percent complete of the total lump sum bid for this item.
B. Payment
1. Maintenance and Protection of Traffic shall be paid for at the contract unit price per lump sum for "Maintenance and Protection of Traffic", which price shall include all materials, tools, equipment, and labor required to complete this item throughout the duration of the project.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 SIGNAGE
A. All sign panels shall be the product of a professional sign painter or fabricator experienced in the production of signage meeting the
requirements of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Panel size, colors, legend and letter type shall be strictly observed. Panel material shall be exterior plywood, aluminum sheet or extruded shapes, or other material acceptable to the Engineer. All items shall be completely weatherproof for the required length of the display.
B. Panel supports shall be wood or metal of substantial proportions and sufficiently braced to provide a reliable installation for the duration of the work. Supports shall be designed for 60 mph wind loads. Portable installations shall be ballasted to meet this requirement.
2.02 CHANNELING DEVICES
A. Traffic cones, pylons, vertical panels, barricades and other warning devices shall provide high visibility and be constructed of material which will impart minimum damage to errant vehicles or passengers. 55 gallon steel drums will not be allowed.
2.03 WARNING LIGHTS
A. Warning lights shall be self-contained, weatherproof units and maintained to produce a sharp strobe beam, amber in color. Flash frequency shall be at least 20 per minute.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 INSTALLATION
A. The type, number, deployment pattern, sequence of installation and dismantling, covering of permanent signs and all other details pertaining to various conditions evolving from construction operations as outlined in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices shall be strictly observed. Conditions not covered shall be resolved to the mutual satisfaction of the Engineer and the regulatory agency having jurisdiction over the right of way.
3.02 MAINTENANCE
A. The Contractor shall maintain all installed devices to the satisfaction of the Engineer. Losses incurred as the result of accident, errant vehicles or pilferage shall be replaced in kind at the earliest date possible.
3.03 DISMANTLING
A. As soon as the work is complete and the site capable of receiving normal traffic operations, all temporary signs and control devices shall be removed and the original patterns restored. Modifications to permanent signage shall be removed.
3.04 TEMPORARY ACCESS
A. Contractor shall arrange his operations to provide access to properties along the street including temporary bridges to driveways, and provide access to fire hydrants, manholes, gate boxes, or other utilities.
B. Whenever any trench will obstruct traffic in or to any public street, private driveway, or property entrance, the Contractor shall take such steps as required to maintain necessary traffic and access including temporary bridging if required.
C. The Contractor shall confine his occupancy of public or traveled ways to the smallest space compatible with the efficient and safe performance of the work contemplated by the Contract.
3.05 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES
A. The Contractor will be held responsible for any damages that the Engineer, Governmental units, or their heirs or assigns may have to pay as a consequence of the Contractor's failure to protect the public from injury, and the same may be deducted from any payments that are due or may become due to the Contractor under this Contract.
B. The Contractor will be required, under the contract Lump Sum Price for "Maintenance and Protection of Traffic", to maintain and protect the traffic throughout the duration of the Contract. No claim for additional payment due to unusual project area conditions encountered or delay caused by the Contractor or other outside agencies shall be considered.
3.06 SNOW REMOVAL
A. If the Contractor's operations or conditions created by his operations on any public street or highway, interfere with the removal or sanding of snow or ice by the public authorities or adjoining land owners, in their customary manner, the Contractor shall be required to perform such services for the public authorities or adjoining owners without charge.
B. If the Contractor fails to do so, he shall reimburse the said authorities or adjoining owners or the Owner for any additional cost to them for doing such work together with any damage to the equipment of said parties, or claims of any parties for damage or injury or loss by reason of failure to remove snow or ice or to sand icy spots under these conditions.
END OF SECTION
SECTION 01571 TRAFFIC DIRECTORS
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 WORK INCLUDED
A. The work under this section includes all of the labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary for directing traffic safely and expeditiously through or around work areas within the right-of-way.
1.02 RELATED WORK
A. Section 01570 - Maintenance and Protection of Traffic
1.03 REFERENCE STANDARDS
A. Federal Highway Administration, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Part VI.
1.04 TRAFFIC DIRECTORS
A. Traffic Directors are responsible for human safety and make the greatest number of public contacts of all construction personnel. It is important that qualified personnel be selected. A Traffic Director shall possess the following minimum qualifications:
1. Average Intelligence.
2. Good physical condition, including sight and hearing.
3. Mental alertness.
4. Courteous but firm manner.
5. Neat appearance.
6. Sense of responsibility for safety of public and crew.
B. The use of fluorescent (i.e., orange or yellow) clothing such as a vest, shirt, or jacket shall be required for Traffic Directors. For nighttime conditions, similar outside garments shall be reflectorized.
C. Traffic Directors are provided at work sites to stop traffic intermittently as necessitated by work progress or to maintain continuous traffic past a work site at reduced speeds to help protect the work crew. For both of these functions, the Traffic Director must, at all times, be clearly visible to approaching traffic for a distance sufficient to permit proper response by the motorist to the flagging instructions, and to permit traffic to reduce speed before entering the work site.
In positioning Traffic Directors, consideration must be given to maintaining color contrast between the Traffic Director's protective garments and his background.
1.05 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
A. Measurement
1. Traffic Directors shall be measured by the number of man hours worked at the work site for each Traffic Director.
2. To be considered for payment under this section, the designated Traffic Director shall have no other duties except those described by this section.
B. Payment
1. Traffic Directors shall be paid for at the stipulated contract unit price for "Traffic Directors", which price shall include all materials, tools, equipment and labor required to perform the safe direction of traffic throughout the site.
2. The stipulated unit price shall include full compensation and any other cost or liability incidental thereto for furnishing the Traffic Directors.
3. Uniformed Police Officers, when required, shall be paid directly by the Town.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 FLAGS
A. Flags used for signaling purposes shall be a minimum of 24 by 24 inches in size, made of a good grade of red material securely fastened to a staff approximately 3 feet in length. The free edge should be weighted to insure that the flag will hang vertically, even in heavy winds.
2.02 PADDLES
A. Sign paddles should be at least 18 inches wide with letters at least 6 inches high. A rigid handle shall be provided. (A 6' handle (staff) is recommended). This combination sign may be fabricated from sheet metal or other light semi-rigid material. The background of the "STOP" face shall be red with white letters and border. The background of the "SLOW" shall be orange with black letters and border. When used at
night the "STOP" face shall be reflectorized red with white reflectorized letters and border, and the "SLOW" face shall be reflectorized orange with black letters and border.
2.03 RADIOS
A. Radios or other means of electronic communication should be used when there are multiple Traffic Directors and eye contact cannot be maintained due to working conditions.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 FLAGGING
A. The following methods of signaling with a flag shall be used:
1. To Stop Traffic: The Traffic Director shall face traffic and extend the flag horizontally across the traffic lane in a stationary position so that the full area of the flag is visible hanging below the staff. For greater emphasis, the free arm may be raised with the palm toward approaching traffic.
2. When it is Safe for Traffic to Proceed: The Traffic Director shall stand parallel to the traffic movement, and with flag and arm lowered from view of the driver, motion traffic ahead with his free arm. Flags shall not be used to signal traffic to proceed.
3. Where it is Desired to Alert or Slow Traffic: Where it is desired to alert or slow traffic by means of flagging, the Traffic Director shall face traffic and slowly wave the flag in a sweeping motion of the extended arm from the shoulder level to straight down without raising the arm above a horizontal position.
B. If a sign paddle is used, it shall be held in a stationary position with the arm extended horizontally away from the body. For added emphasis, the Traffic Director may slowly raise and lower his free hand with the palm down.
C. Lights approved by the Director of Public Works, or reflectorized sign paddles or reflectorized flags, shall be used to flag traffic at night. Daytime flagging procedures shall be followed whenever such lights, paddles or flags are used at night.
3.02 TRAFFIC DIRECTORS STATIONS
A. Traffic Directors stations shall be located far enough in advance of the work site so that approaching traffic will have sufficient distance to reduce
speed before entering the project. This distance is related to approach speed and physical conditions at the site, however, in no case will the distance be greater than 200 to 300 feet between stations.
B. The Traffic Directors shall stand either on the shoulder adjacent to the traffic he is controlling or in the barricaded lane. At a "spot" obstruction he may have to stand on the shoulder opposite the barricaded section to operate effectively. Under no circumstances should he stand in the lane being used by moving traffic. He should be clearly visible to approaching traffic at all times. For this reason, he should stand alone, never permitting a group of workmen to congregate around him. He should be stationed sufficiently in advance of the work force to warn them of approaching danger, such as out-of-control vehicles.
C. Traffic Directors stations shall be adequately protected and preceded by proper advance warning signs. At night, flagmen stations shall be adequately illuminated.
D. At short construction and maintenance lane closures where adequate sight distance is available for the safe handling of traffic, the use of one Traffic Director may be sufficient.
3.03 ONE-WAY TRAFFIC CONTROL
A. Where a one-way lane section is of any length, there shall be some means of coordinating movements at each end so that vehicles are not simultaneously moving in opposite directions in the section and so that delays are not excessive at either end.
B. Control points at each end of the route should be chosen so as to permit easy passing of opposing lines of vehicles.
C. Alternate one-way traffic control shall be accomplished by one of the following means:
1. Traffic Director control, one at each end, using hand signals.
2. Traffic Director control, using hand-held radios.
D. Where the one-lane section is short enough so that each end is visible from the other end, traffic may be controlled by means of a Traffic Director at each end of the section. One of the two should be designated as the Chief Traffic Director for purposes of coordinating movement. They should be able to communicate with each other verbally or by means of signals. These signals should not be such as to be mistaken for flagging signals.
E. Where the end of a one-lane section is not visible from the other end, the Traffic Director shall maintain contact by means of hand-held radios. So that a Traffic Director may know when to allow traffic to proceed into the section, the last vehicle from the opposite direction can be identified by description or license.
3.04 COORDINATION
A. If a Traffic Direction Service is used, the Contractor shall make all necessary arrangements and coordinate the need for traffic control before the service is required. The Contractor shall identify the number of personnel required and the time to report.
3.05 USE OF POLICE
A. During certain times throughout the construction, and as determined by the Chief of Police or the Director of Public Works, Police Officers may be assigned to the construction site. These Officers will be assigned during period of heavy traffic or at intersection of major roads. The Police Officer will be in charge of traffic control at these sites. The Traffic Directors will augment the Police Officers. Coordination of the assignment of the Officers will occur between the Engineer and the Contractor.
END OF SECTION
SECTION 01600 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Products
B. Transportation and Handling
C. Storage and Protection
D. Product Options
E. Substitutions
1.02 RELATED SECTIONS
A. Section 01400 - Quality Control
1.03 PRODUCTS
A. Products: Means new material, machinery, components, equipment, fixtures, and systems forming the Work. Does not include machinery and equipment used for preparation, fabrication, conveying and erection of the Work. Products may also include existing materials or components required for reuse.
B. Components required to be supplied in quantity within a Specification section shall be the same, and shall be interchangeable.
C. Do not use materials and equipment removed from existing structure, except as specifically required, or allowed by Contract Documents.
1.04 TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING
A. Transport products by methods which will avoid product damage; deliver in undamaged condition in manufacturer's unopened containers or packaging, dry.
B. Provide equipment and personnel to handle products by methods which will prevent soiling or damage.
C. Promptly inspect shipments to assure that products comply with requirements; quantities are correct; and products are undamaged.
1.05 STORAGE AND PROTECTION
A. Store products in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, with seals, and labels intact and legible. Store sensitive products in weather-tight enclosures. Maintain within temperature and humidity ranges required by manufacturer's instructions.
B. For exterior storage of fabricated products, place on sloped supports above ground. Cover products subject to deterioration with impervious sheet covering; provide ventilation to avoid condensation.
C. Store loose granular materials on solid surfaces in a well-drained area; prevent mixing with foreign matter.
D. Arrange storage to provide access for inspection. Periodically inspect to assure products are undamaged and are maintained under required conditions.
E. Take proper fire precautions at all times during storage and of flammable and explosive materials. Do not store Styrofoam or cellular polystyrene insulation in or adjacent to any building.
F. Any products damaged by failure to provide above protection shall be removed and replaced with new material at the Contractor's expense, unless covered by Insurance.
1.06 PRODUCT OPTIONS
A. Products specified by Reference Standards or by description only: Any product meeting those standards or description.
B. Products specified by naming one or more manufacturers with a provision for substitutions or approved equal: Submit a request for substitution for any manufacturer not named.
C. Products specified by naming several manufacturers: Products of named manufacturers and meeting specifications; no options and no substitutions allowed.
D. Products specified by naming only one manufacturer: No options and no substitutions allowed.
E. Product Options: Whenever any product is specified in the Contract Documents by reference to the name, trade name, make or catalog number of any manufacturer or supplier, "or approved equal", the Town, in conjunction with the Engineer, shall be the sole judge as to whether a proposed equal is to be approved and the Contractor shall have the
burden of proving, at his own cost and expense to the satisfaction of the Town, and in conjunction with the Engineer, that the proposed product is equal to the named product. In making such determination, the Engineer may establish such objective and appearance criteria as he may deem proper that the proposed product must meet in order for it to be approved.
1.07 SUBSTITUTIONS
A. Only within 30 days after date of contract signing will Engineer consider requests from Contractor for substitutions. Subsequently, substitutions will be considered only when a product becomes unavailable due to no fault of contractor.
B. Document each request with complete data substantiating compliance of proposed substitution with Contract Documents.
C. When requested by Engineer, document each substitutions submittal with complete data substantiating compliance of proposed substitution with Contract Documents including:
1. Comparison of the qualities of the proposed substitution with the product specified.
2. Changes required in other elements of the work because of the substitution.
3. Effect on construction schedule.
4. Cost data comparing proposed substitution with product specified.
5. Any required license fees or royalties.
6. Availability of maintenance service and source of replacement materials.
7. Evidence that proposed substitution has been in successful service for a minimum of five years.
D. Request constitutes a representation that the Contractor:
1. Has investigated proposed product and determined that it meets or exceeds, in all respects, specified product.
2. Will provide the same warranty for substitution as for specified product.
3. Will coordinate installation and make other changes to other work which may be required for Work to be complete in all respects with no additional costs to Owner.
4. Waives claims for additional costs or time extensions which may subsequently become apparent.
5. Will reimburse the Town for review or redesign services associated with re-approval by authorities.
E. Substitutions will not be considered when they are indicated or implied on shop drawing or product data submittals without separate written request, or when acceptance will require substantial revision of Contract Documents.
F. Substitution Submittal Procedure:
1. Submit three (3) copies of request for Substitution for consideration. Limit each request to one proposed Substitution.
2. Submit shop drawings, product data, and certified test results attesting to the proposed product equivalence.
3. Engineer will determine acceptability of proposed substitution and will notify Contractor of acceptance or rejection in writing within a reasonable time.
4. Only one request for substitution will be considered for each product. When substitution is not accepted, provide specified product.
END OF SECTION
SECTION 01700 CONTRACT CLOSE-OUT
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Close-out Procedures
B. Final Cleaning
C. Project Record Documents
D. Warranties and Bonds
E. Spare Parts and Maintenance Materials
1.02 RELATED SECTIONS
A. Section 01010 - Summary of Work
1.03 DEFINITIONS
A. Close-out is defined to include general requirements near the end of Contract Time, in preparation for final acceptance, final payment, normal termination of contract, occupancy by Owner and similar actions evidencing completion of the work. Specific requirements for individual units of work are specified in Sections of Division 2 through 16. Time of closeout is directly related to "Substantial Completion", and therefore is a single time period for the entire work.
1.04 CLOSE-OUT PROCEDURES
A. Submit written certification that Contract Documents have been reviewed, Work has been inspected, and that Work is complete in accordance with Contract Documents and ready for Engineer's inspection.
B. Provide submittals to Engineer and Town that are required by governing or other authorities.
X. Xxxxx to requesting Engineer's inspection for certification of substantial completion, as required by general conditions (for either the entire work or portions thereof), complete the following and list known exceptions in request:
1. In progress payment request coincidental with or following first date claimed, show either 100 percent complete for portion of work claimed as "substantially complete", or list incomplete items, value of incompletion, and reasons for being incomplete.
2. Advise Engineer of pending insurance change-over requirements, if any.
3. Submit updated final statement, accounting for additional (final) changes to the Contract Sum and as follows:
a) Statement shall reflect all adjustments.
b) Original Contract Sum.
c) Additions and deductions resulting from: Previous change orders, cash allowances, unit prices, other adjustments, deductions for uncorrected work, deductions for liquidated damages, bonuses, deductions for re-inspection payments, total contract sum, as adjusted previous payments.
d) Sum remaining due.
D. Substantial Completion
1. Within ten (10) days following receipt of contractor's request for substantial completion inspection, Engineer will either proceed with inspection, or advise Contractor of prerequisites not fulfilled.
2. Following initial inspection, Engineer will either prepare certificate of substantial completion, or advise Contractor of work which must be performed prior to issuance of certificate; and repeat inspection when requested and assured that work has been substantially completed. Results of completed inspection will form initial "punch- list" for final acceptance.
3. Should Engineer consider that Work is substantially complete, the Contractor shall prepare, and submit to Engineer, a list of items to be completed or corrected, as determined by the inspection.
4. Engineer will prepare and issue a Certificate of Substantial Completion, complete with signatures of Owner and Contractor, accompanied by Contractor's list of items to be completed or corrected as verified and amended by Engineer.
5. Complete work listed for completion or correction within designated time.
6. Should Engineer consider that work list is not substantially complete, he shall notify Contractor in writing stating reasons.
7. Complete work, and send second written notice to Engineer, certifying that Project, or designated portions of Project, is substantially complete.
8. Engineer will re-inspect work.
E. Prerequisites to Final Acceptance
1. Prior to requesting Engineer's final inspection for certification of final acceptance and final payment, as required by General Conditions, complete the following and list known exceptions (if any) in request:
a. Submit certified copy of Engineer's final punchlist of itemized work to be completed or corrected, stating that each item has been completed or otherwise resolved for acceptance.
b. Submit record drawings, maintenance manuals, final project photographs, specific warranties, workmanship/maintenance bonds, maintenance agreements, final certifications, and similar record documents as specified herein.
c. Complete final clean-up requirements as specified herein, including touch-up of marred surfaces.
d. Deliver tools, spare parts, extra stocks of materials, and similar physical items to Owner.
F. Final Acceptance
1. Within five (5) days following receipt of contractor's notice that the work has been completed, including "punch list" items from earlier inspections, Engineer will re-inspect the work. Upon completion of re-inspection, Engineer will either notify Contractor in writing of work not completed or obligations not fulfilled as required for final acceptance of request. Contractor to submit evidence of payments, release of liens and final application for payment as an indication of final acceptance.
2. Contractor shall take immediate steps to remedy the stated deficiencies, and send second written notice to Engineer certifying that work is complete and Engineer will re-inspect work.
3. Should Engineer be required to perform second inspections because of failure of work to comply with original certifications of Contractor. Owner will compensate Engineer for additional services, and deduct amount paid from final payment to Contractor.
G. Evidence of Payments and Release of Liens
1. The Contractor shall submit the following documents as evidence of payments and release of liens with the final application for payment:
a. Contractor's Affidavit of Payment of Debts and Claims: AIA G706.
b. Contractor's Affidavit of Release of Liens: AIA G706A.
c. Contractor's release or waiver of liens.
d. Separate releases of waivers of liens for Subcontractors, suppliers, and others with lien rights against property of Town, together with list of those parties.
e. Consent of Surety to Final Payment: AIA G707.
2. All submittals shall be duly executed before delivery to Engineer.
H. Final Application for Payment
1. Engineer will prepare final Change Order, reflecting approved adjustment to contract sum not previously made by Change Orders.
2. Contractor shall submit final application in accordance with requirements of General and Supplementary Conditions and as herein specified.
I. Final Certificate for Payment
1. Engineer will issue final certificate in accordance with provisions of General Conditions.
2. Should final completion be materially delayed through no fault of Contractor, Engineer may issue a Semi-Final Certificate of Payment, in accordance with provisions of General Conditions.
1.05 FINAL CLEANING
A. Special cleaning requirements for specific portions of the work are specified in their individual sections.
B. Complete final cleaning prior to final inspection.
C. Clean project site (yard and grounds), including landscape, development areas, of litter and foreign substances. Sweep paved areas to a broom- clean condition; remove stains, petro chemical spills and other foreign deposits. Rake grounds which are neither planted nor paved, to a smooth, even-textured surface.
D. Conduct cleaning and waste disposal operations in compliance with all laws and ordinances. Comply with federal and local environmental and anti-pollution regulations. No burning or disposal of rubbish at the job site will be permitted
1.06 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS
A. Maintain documents in clean, dry, legible condition and do not use record documents for construction purposes. Store documents in files and on racks in temporary field office. Keep separate from those used for construction.
B. Record documents shall be available at all times for reference by Engineer and Town.
C. Keep documents current. Do not permanently conceal any work until required information has been recorded on the documents.
D. At Contract close-out, submit documents with transmittal letter containing date, Project title, Contractor's name and address, list of documents, and signature of Contractor. Label each record document "PROJECT RECORD" in large printed or stamped letters.
E. Record Drawings: During progress of work, maintain two (2) sets of Contract drawings, shop drawings, and any special drawings with mark-up of actual installation which vary substantially from the work as originally shown. Engineer will provide one set of mylar sepias and one set of prints for Contractor's use.
1. Xxxx whatever drawing is most capable of showing actual physical condition, fully and accurately.
2. When shop drawings are marked-up, xxxx xxxxx-reference on Contract drawings at corresponding location.
3. Mark with erasable color pencil, using separate colors where feasible to distinguish between changes for different categories of work at same general location.
4. Mark-up important additional information which was either shown schematically or omitted from original drawings. Give particular attention to information on work concealed, which would be difficult to identify or measure and record at a later date.
5. Note alternative numbers, change order numbers and similar identification.
6. Require each person preparing mark-up to initial and date mark-up.
F. Record Specifications: During progress of the work, maintain two (2) copies of project manual, including addenda, and two (2) copies of change orders and similar modifications issued in printed form during construction.
1. Mark up variations (of substance) in actual work in comparison with text of specifications and modifications as issued.
2. Give particular attention to substitutions, selection of options, and similar information on work where it is concealed or cannot otherwise be readily discerned at a later date by direct observation.
3. Note related record drawing information and product data, where applicable.
G. Record Product Data: During progress of the work, maintain one copy of each product data submittal, and mark up significant variations in the actual work comparison with submitted information.
1. Include both variations in product as delivered to site, and variations from manufacturer's instructions and recommendations for installation.
2. Give particular attention to concealed products and portions of the work which cannot otherwise be readily discerned at a later date by direct observations.
3. Note related change orders and mark up of record drawings and specifications.
H. Record Samples: Immediately prior to date(s) of substantial completion, Engineer and Town's personnel will meet with Contractor at site, and will determine which (if any) of submitted samples, maintained by Contractor during progress of the work, are to be transmitted to Town for record purposes.
1. Comply with Engineer's instructions for packaging, identification marking, and delivery to Town's sample storage space.
2. Dispose of the samples in manner specified for disposal of surplus and waste materials, unless otherwise indicated or directed by Engineer.
END OF SECTION
SECTION 02515 ASPHALT PAVEMENT MILLING
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 WORK INCLUDED
A. The work under this section includes all labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary for the milling, removal, disposal of existing bituminous concrete pavement, and preparing the existing bituminous concrete roadway for the placing of a bituminous concrete surface, in accordance with this specification, and in conformity with the lines, grades, compacted thickness and typical cross section as shown on the plans or as directed by the Engineer.
1.02 RELATED WORK
A. Section 01570 – Maintenance and Protection of Traffic
B. Section 01571 – Traffic Directors
1.03 REFERENCE STANDARDS
A. Form 818 - State of Connecticut Department of Transportation, Standard Specification for Roads, Bridges, Facilities and Incidental Construction, 2018 Section 4.09, as required.
1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Examine existing and finish grades as shown on grading plan and excavation and fill as indicated on plans and elevations. Protect and maintain site boundaries and project limits during construction. If disturbed, destroyed or exceeded, repair as directed by Engineer.
1.05 COORDINATION
A. Coordinate with affected utility companies.
1.06 PROTECTION
A. Adequate protection will be maintained for all structures and poles within the pavement.
1.07 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
A. Measurement
1. Measurement shall be by the square yard of bituminous concrete roadway milled, as specified and as shown on the plan or as directed by the Engineer.
B. PAYMENT
1. Asphalt pavement milling shall be paid for at the Contract unit price per square yard for “Asphalt Pavement Milling”, which price shall include all materials, tools, equipment and labor required to complete the work as specified and as shown on the plan or as directed by the Engineer.
PART 2 EXECUTION
2.01 MILLING
X. Xxxxxxx will be to a depth of two (2) inches.
B. The equipment for milling the pavement surface shall be designed and built for milling bituminous concrete pavements. The machine shall be equipped with an effective automatic grade and slope control system. The machine shall also be equipped with a means of effectively limiting the amount of dust escaping from the milling and removal operation.
C. Use a small milling machine (width of cut 24” or less) to mill adjacent to the curb and around all manholes, inlets and any other structures not accessible or practical to be milled by the milling machine. The small milling machine shall also be used to square off the beginning and ending edges of the roadway.
D. The bituminous concrete material shall be disposed of offsite in a legal manner.
E. Any milled surface, or portion thereof, that is exposed to traffic shall be paved within five (5) calendar days unless otherwise stated in the plans or Contract.
F. Protection shall be provided around existing catch basin inlets, manholes, utility valve boxes and any similar structures. Any damage to such structures as a result of the milling operation is the contractor’s responsibility and shall be repaired at the contractor’s expense.
G. To prevent the infiltration of milled material into the storm drainage system, the Contractor shall take special care to prevent the milled material from falling into the inlet openings or inlet grates. Any milled material that has fallen into inlet openings or inlet grates shall be removed at the contractor’s expense.
H. The milled surface shall provide a satisfactory riding surface with a uniform textured appearance. The milled surface shall be free from gouges, longitudinal grooves and ridges, oil film, and other imperfections that are a result of defective equipment, improper use of equipment, or poor workmanship. The contractor, under the direction of the inspector, shall perform random spot-checks with a contractor-supplied ten-foot straightedge to verify surface tolerances at a minimum of five (5) locations per day. The variation of the top of two ridges from the testing edge of the straightedge, between any two ridge contact points, shall not exceed ¼ inch. The variation of the top of any ridge to the bottom of the groove adjacent to that ridge shall not exceed ¼ inch. Any unsatisfactory surfaces produced are the responsibility of the contractor and shall be corrected at the contractor’s expense and to the satisfaction of the engineer.
I. No vertical faces, transverse or longitudinal, shall be left exposed to traffic. This shall include roadway structures (catch basins, manholes, utility valve boxes, etc.). If any vertical face is formed in an area exposed to traffic, a temporary paved transition shall be established. All roadway structure edges and bituminous concrete tapers shall be clearly marked with fluorescent paint. The paint shall be maintained throughout the exposure to traffic.
END OF SECTION
SECTION 02516
BITUMINOUS CONCRETE PAVEMENT OVERLAY
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 WORK INCLUDED
A. The work of this section includes all labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary for the placement of tack coats, and bituminous concrete pavement overlay, all to the thickness and grade shown on the plans.
1.02 RELATED SECTIONS
A. Section 01300 - Submittals
B. Section 01400 - Quality Control
C. Section 01410 - Testing Laboratory Services
D. Section 02512 - Crack Sealing in Asphalt Surfaced Pavements
1.03 REFERENCES
A. Form 818 State of Connecticut Department of Transportation, Standard Specification for Road, Bridges and Incidental Construction, 2020, Section 4.06.
B. Asphalt Overlays for Highway and Street Rehabilitation, Asphalt Institute, Manual Series No. 17 (MS-17) June 1983 Edition
C. AASHTO - American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Standards and Supplements.
D. ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials
1.04 DEFINITIONS
A. Alligator Cracks - Interconnected cracks forming a series of small blocks resembling an alligator’s skin, or chicken wire.
B. Asphalt Concrete - High-Quality, thoroughly-controlled hot mixture of asphalt cement and well-graded, high quality aggregate, thoroughly compacted into a uniform dense mass.
C. Asphalt Leveling Course - A course of variable thickness used to eliminate irregularities in the contour of an existing surface prior to superimposed treatment or construction.
D. Asphalt Overlay - One or more courses of asphalt construction on an existing pavement. The overlay generally includes a leveling course, to correct the contour of the old pavement, followed by a uniform course or courses to provide needed thickness.
E. Asphalt Pavements - Pavements consisting of a surface course of mineralaggregate coated and cemented together with asphalt cement on supporting courses such as asphalt bases; crushed stone, slag, or gravel; or on Portland cement concrete, brick, or block pavement.
F. Asphalt Pavement Structure - A pavement structure, placed above the subgrade or improved subgrade, with all the courses consisting of asphalt- aggregate mixtures, or a combination of asphalt and untreated aggregate courses.
G. Asphalt Tack Coat - A very light application of asphalt applied to an existing asphalt or Portland cement concrete surface. Asphalt emulsion diluted with water is the preferred type. It is used to ensure a bond between the surface being paved and the overlying course.
H. Bleeding or Flushing Asphalt - The upward movement of asphalt in an asphalt pavement resulting in the formation of a film of asphalt on the surface.
I. Channels - Channelized depressions which may develop in the wheel tracks of an asphalt pavement.
X. Xxxxxxxxxxxx - A form of plastic movement typified by ripples across the pavement surface.
K. Crack - Approximately vertical random cleavage of the pavement due to natural causes or traffic action.
L. Disintegration - The breaking up of a pavement into small, loose fragments due to traffic or weathering.
M. Distortion - Any change of a pavement surface from its original shape.
N. Grade Depressions - Localized low areas of limited size which may or may not be accompanied by cracking.
O. Longitudinal Crack - A crack that follows a course approximately parallel to the centerline.
P. Pavement Structure - All courses of selected material placed on the foundation or subgrade soil. other than any layers or courses constructed in grading operations.
Q. Potholes - Bowl-shaped holes of varying sizes in the pavement, resulting from localized disintegration.
X. Xxxxxxxx - The progressive separation of aggregate particles in a pavement from the surface downward or from the edges inward.
S. Reflective Cracks - Cracks in asphalt overlays that reflect the crack pattern in the pavement structure underneath.
T. Roadway - All facilities on which motor vehicles are intended to travel such as secondary roads, interstate highways, streets and parking lots.
U. Shoving - A form of plastic movement resulting in localized bulging of the pavement.
V. Shrinkage Cracks - Interconnected cracks forming a series of large blocks, usually with sharp corners or angles.
W. Slippage Cracks - Cracks, sometimes crescent-shaped, that point in the direction of the thrust of wheels on the pavement surface.
X. Spalling - The braking or chipping of the pavement at joints, cracks, or edges, usually resulting in fragments with feather edges.
Y. Subgrade - The soil prepared to support a structure of a pavement system. It is the foundation for the pavement structure. The subgrade soil sometimes is called “basement soil” or "foundation soil”.
Z. Subgrade, Improved - Any course or courses of select or improved material between the subgrade soil and the pavement structure.
AA. Transverse Crack - A crack that follows amours approximately at right angles to the centerline.
1.05 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
B. Bituminous Concrete Paving: Material certificates signed by material producer and Contractor, certifying compliance with specifications for bituminous concrete.
1.06 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
A. Measurement
1. Shall be by the actual tons of bituminous concrete (S0.375) laid to the compacted thickness, lines, and grades as shown on the plans.
2. Weight slips for the bituminous concrete delivered to the site, from an approved scale, shall be used as measurement of the weight.
3. Tack coat shall be measured by the actual gallonage of sealant used.
B. Payment
1. Bituminous concrete shall be paid for at the Contract unit price per ton for "Bituminous Concrete S0.375" for each class listed in the bid form which price shall include all materials, tools, equipment and labor required to complete the paving.
2. Tack coat shall be paid for at the contract unit price per gallon for "Tack Coat", which price shall include all materials, tools, equipment, and labor required to place the Tack Coat.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 SUPPLIERS
A. Suppliers of Asphalt Paving Materials shall be State of Connecticut approved suppliers.
2.02 MATERIALS
A. Bituminous Concrete:
1. Mixtures, sources of supply, formula for mix, mix tolerances, approval of mix formula and control of mixture for the bituminous concrete pavement overlay shall conform to the requirements of Section M.04 of Form 818.
2. Classification of bituminous concrete shall conform to the classes as required in Section M.04 of Form 818 as shown on the Drawings.
B. Tack Coat:
1. Asphalt cement shall conform to the requirements of AASHTO M 140 Grade RS-1.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 EXAMINATION
A. Verification of Conditions
1. The Contractor shall inspect the site prior to beginning the overlay operations. Any deficiencies found, shall be corrected prior to the start of the overlay work. The beginning of overlay operations shall indicate acceptance of the site conditions as suitable for the overlay work.
3.02 TRANSPORTATION OF MIXTURE
A. Mixture shall be transported from the mixing plant in trucks having tight bodies which have previously been cleaned of all foreign material.
B. Use of kerosene, gasoline, fuel oil or similar products for the coating of the inside of truck bodies is strictly prohibited. Truck body coatings may consist of soapy water or commercial oil emulsions (also known as soluble oils) in the proportions recommended by the manufacturer. If such coatings are applied, truck bodies shall be raised immediately prior to loading to remove any excess coating material.
C. Loaded trucks shall be tightly covered with waterproof canvas or other suitable covers. Mesh-type covers are prohibited. Both front and rear of the cover must be fastened to minimize air infiltration.
D. Hot mixed bituminous concrete shall be delivered at a temperature that is within 25º F of the approved job mix formula.
3.03 PAVING EQUIPMENT
A. Paving equipment shall be of the self-powered type with an adapter to provide guidance of the screeding action. Screed or strike-off member shall be adjustable to the shape of the cross section of the finished pavement. Some method shall be provided for the tilting of the screed while in operation to secure the proper “drag” and to provide the compressive screeded surface required.
B. The machine shall have a sufficient number of driving wheels so there will be no undue amount of slippage. Whenever the design of the equipment and plan of operation are such that the driving wheels travel on the finished surface of a completed pavement, said wheels shall be equipped with rubber tires or other means to protect the finished surface.