11-Technical Specifications.pdf

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND

CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

Coffee Roadway Improvements from FM 802 to Paredes Line Rd

IN

BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS

PREPARED FOR:

Bid # BTC-

PREPARED BY:

TBPE Firm No.: 312

1075 PAREDES LINE ROAD

SUITE B

BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS 78521

PHONE (956) 303-7100

Project # 46961.001

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CITY OF BROWNSVILLE HALFF

COFFEE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS AVO 46961

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INVITATION TO BID

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT

MISCELLANEOUS

BID OPENING DATE

RESTRICTIONS ON LOBBYING ACTIVITY

DISCLOSURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR CITY VENDORS/CONTRACTORS

SECTION IV

General Terms and Conditions

Acknowledgment of Addenda

Authorized Contact Form

General Information Required From All Bidders

Vendor Acknowledgment Forms

City Of Brownsville Disclosure of Interests

Definitions

AWARD OF CONTRACT

CERTIFICATION FORM

CONDITIONAL RELEASE OF LIENS

GOVERNMENT CODE

Subchapter A. General Provisions

Subchapter B. General Requirements

Subchapter C. Notice Requirements

Subchapter D. Claims On Bonds

CONTRACT AGREEMENT ............................................................................................... 7 pages

BID SCHEDULE .................................................................................................................. 2 pages

PAYMENT BOND ............................................................................................................... 3 pages

PERFORMANCE BOND ..................................................................................................... 2 pages

POWER OF ATTORNEY ...................................................................................................... 1 page

CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE ....................................................................................... 1 page

CONTRACT PROVISIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................... 4 pages

AFFIDAVIT AND WAIVER OF LIEN................................................................................. 1 page

RELEASE AND WAIVER OF CLAIMS .............................................................................. 1 page

SUBCONTRACTOR LIST .................................................................................................... 1 page

CONTRACTOR’S AFFIDAVIT AS TO STATUS OF LIENS ............................................. 1 page

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

01 10 00 – Summary of Work...................................................................................................... 1-6

01 15 00 – Mobilization ............................................................................................................... 1-2

01 33 00 – Submittal Procedures ............................................................................................... 1-16

01 45 29 – Testing Laboratory Services ...................................................................................... 1-4

01 55 26 – Traffic Control and Regulation .................................................................................. 1-4

01 57 13 – Temporary Erosion and Sedimentation Control ........................................................ 1-4

01 57 23 – TPDES Requirements ................................................................................................ 1-2

02 21 13 – Field Surveying .......................................................................................................... 1-2

02 41 13.13 – Removing Existing Pavements and Structures ..................................................... 1-4

02 80 10 – Abandonment of Sanitary Sewers .............................................................................. 1-8

02 82 13.33 – Asbestos Abatement for Utilities ........................................................................ 1-12

31 06 20.16 – Utility Backfill Materials .................................................................................... 1-10

31 10 00 – Site Clearing – Preparation of Site ............................................................................ 1-2

31 23 00 – Earthwork, Excavation, Fill and Grading ................................................................. 1-2

31 23 16.16 – Excavation & Backfill for Minor Structures ......................................................... 1-8

31 23 19 – Dewatering - Control of Groundwater and Surface Water ........................................ 1-8

31 23 23.13 – Excavation and Backfill for Utilities .................................................................. 1-14

31 25 00 – Erosion and Sedimentation Controls TPDES Requirements ................................... 1-14

31 32 13.16 – Cement Stabilized Sand ........................................................................................ 1-6

31 41 33 – Trench Safety System ................................................................................................ 1-4

32 01 00 – Pavement Repair and Resurfacing ............................................................................. 1-2

32 11 13.13 – Lime Treatment for Subgrade ............................................................................... 1-4

32 11 23 – Flexible Base - Crushed Limestone ........................................................................... 1-2

32 12 13.19 – Prime Coat ............................................................................................................ 1-2

32 12 16.13 - Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete Pavement ................................................................. 1-6

32 13 13 – Concrete Pavement and Flat Work ............................................................................ 1-4

32 13 73 – Concrete Paving Joint Sealants .................................................................................. 1-4

32 17 23 – Reflectorized Pavement Markings ............................................................................. 1-6

32 92 00 – Turf and Grasses ........................................................................................................ 1-6

33 05 13 – Adjusting Manholes, Inlets, and Valve Boxes to Grade ............................................ 1-2

33 05 16 – Concrete for Utility Construction ........................................................................... 1-16

33 14 13 – Waterline Pipework ................................................................................................... 1-8

33 31 11 – Sanitary Sewer System ............................................................................................ 1-12

33 42 12 – Storm Drainage System ............................................................................................. 1-6

33 42 41.31 – Frames, Grate Rings & Covers ............................................................................. 1-4

CITY OF BROWNSVILLE COFFEE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS

BID FORM

BID#

UNIT UNIT BID PRICE TOTAL PRICE

BASE BID

1 LS $___________________ $___________________

12 MO $___________________ $___________________

12 MO $___________________ $___________________

8400 SY $___________________ $___________________

3 MO $___________________ $___________________

Mobilization and Demobilization (Max 5% of Line Items 2-99) for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

Traffic Control for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

Note: Bids shall include all applicable in the Contract Document for the following unit price or lump sum

Bid Item

DESCRIPTION EST.

QUANTITY(write unit bid in words)

Erosion Control (Incl. all TPDES required Permitting, Reporting, and Monitoring) for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

Landscape Sod (Common Bermudagrass) for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

Sod Planting, Watering and Maintenance – Contractor is responsible for the establishment of all planted sod. Sod shall be placed on weed feed and moisture conditioned soil by applying ½-inch of water immediately before placing of sod.

Moisture shall be maintained by watering sod a minimum of ¼-inch three times per week for the first two weeks, reducing to twice per week for a period of an additional 6 weeks. Overall maintenance periods shall be 8-weeks from the time of placing of the sod or project substantial completion (which occurs later).

Contractor shall mow planted sod once per week to a height of 3.5-inches for the entire maintenance period.

for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

BID#

10 SY $___________________ $___________________

270 SY $___________________ $___________________

1530 SY $___________________ $___________________

920 LF $___________________ $___________________

11,150 SY $___________________ $___________________

2 EA $___________________ $___________________

1,300 LF $___________________ $___________________

60 LF $___________________ $___________________

Removing and disposing of reinforced concrete pavement (thickness and reinforcing varies) for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

Removing and disposing of concrete sidewalks for _________________________________________________ Dollars

Removing and disposing of concrete driveways

Removing and disposing of monolithic curbs and gutters, and concrete curbs for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

Removing and disposing of pedestrian pole (including foundations and the abandonment of connected conduit) for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

Remove and dispose of existing reinforced concrete pipe or culvert (diameters vary) including SET or headwalls

Remove and dispose of 6-foot by 3-foot reinforced concrete box culvert and ________________________________________________ Cents for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

Removing and disposing of asphaltic surfacing and of base under asphaltic surfacing (thickness varies) for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents for _________________________________________________ Dollars

BID#

6 EA $___________________ $___________________

4 EA $___________________ $___________________

5 EA $___________________ $___________________

630 LF $___________________ $___________________

22 EA $___________________ $___________________

12830 CY $___________________ $___________________

13500 SY $___________________ $___________________

250 TON $___________________ $___________________

13840 SY $___________________ $___________________

Remove and dispose of storm inlet (all types, sizes and depth) for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

Remove and dispose of decorative mailbox

Relocate Existing mailbox including temporary location, if applicable

Install Pedestrian Handrail Type E

Tree Removal (12" - 18" DIA)

On Site Earthwork (Excavation and Disposal)

12-inch crushed limestone flexible base in two-6-inch lifts

Type A hydrated lime (5%)

8-inch lime treated subgrade and ________________________________________________ Cents and ________________________________________________ Cents for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents for _________________________________________________ Dollars for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents for _________________________________________________ Dollars

BID#

480 SY $___________________ $___________________

280 LF $___________________ $___________________

5520 LF $___________________ $___________________

1900 SY $___________________ $___________________

3970 SY $___________________ $___________________

10 EA $___________________ $___________________

12400 SY $___________________ $___________________

13500 SY $___________________ $___________________

and ________________________________________________ Cents for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

3-inch Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete, Type "D" (Fine graded surface course compacted in two 1-1/2" lifts) (Modified) including MC-3 @ 0.40 gal/sy for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents and ________________________________________________ Cents for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents for _________________________________________________ Dollars

Concrete Driveways including sand cushion

4-inch thick Concrete Sidewalks(width varies) including 2-inch sand cushion

Handicap ramps regardless of type with detectable warning systems

Tensar SQ2020 Geogrid Base Reinforcement (or approved equal) for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

Concrete curb and gutter including 12" crushed limestone base

7-inch Concrete Pavement (4,000 psi w/ No. 5 rebar @ 12-inch OCEW) including 3-inch sand cushion for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

6-inch Standup Curb including 12" crushed limestone base for _________________________________________________ Dollars

BID#

17 EA $___________________ $___________________

910 LF $___________________ $___________________

100 LF $___________________ $___________________

6830 LF $___________________ $___________________

570 LF $___________________ $___________________

670 LF $___________________ $___________________

340 LF $___________________ $___________________

440 LF $___________________ $___________________

for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

Reflective pavement marking Type I, 6-inch Yellow (Solid) (100 MIL) for _________________________________________________ Dollars for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

Reflective pavement marking Type I, 6-inch Yellow (Broken) (100 MIL)

Trafic signs including hardware, posts, and concrete footing

Reflective pavement marking Type I, 6-inch White (Broken) (100 MIL) for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents and ________________________________________________ Cents for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

Reflective pavement marking Type I,12-inch White(Solid)(100MIL)

Reflective pavement marking Type I,24-inch White(Solid)(100MIL)

Reflective pavement marking Type I,12-inch Yellow(Solid)(100MIL)

Reflective pavement marking Type I, 8-inch White (Solid) (100 MIL)

BID#

4 EA $___________________ $___________________

4 EA $___________________ $___________________

3 EA $___________________ $___________________

45 EA $___________________ $___________________

70 EA $___________________ $___________________

3710 LF $___________________ $___________________

1 EA $___________________ $___________________

100 LF $___________________ $___________________

Reflective Pavement Marking Type I(White)(ARROW)(100MIL) for _________________________________________________ Dollars for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

Trench Safety Systems for drainage systems for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

Reflective Pavement Marker Type I-C

Reflective Pavement Marking Type I(White)(DBL ARROW)(100MIL)

Reflective Pavement Marking Type I(W)(WORD)(100MIL)

Reflective Pavement Marker Type II-A-A and ________________________________________________ Cents for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

5-foot by 5-foot Class IV Concrete Box Culvert

Sidewalk Trench Drain

BID#

20 LF $___________________ $___________________

60 LF $___________________ $___________________

310 LF $___________________ $___________________

1763 LF $___________________ $___________________

1100 LF $___________________ $___________________

176 LF $___________________ $___________________

83 LF $___________________ $___________________

106 LF $___________________ $___________________

and ________________________________________________ Cents for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

18-inch Class III RCP for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents for _________________________________________________ Dollars

12-inch Class III RCP

15-inch Class III RCP for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

18-inch Class IV RCP for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

24-inch Class IV RCP

24-inch Class III RCP for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

36-inch Class III RCP

30-inch Class III RCP for _________________________________________________ Dollars

BID#

1 EA $___________________ $___________________

1 EA $___________________ $___________________

2 EA $___________________ $___________________

2 EA $___________________ $___________________

1 EA $___________________ $___________________

2 EA $___________________ $___________________

2 EA $___________________ $___________________

2 EA $___________________ $___________________

2 EA $___________________ $___________________

4-foot diameter precast concrete manhole for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

5-foot diameter precast concrete manhole for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

4-foot by 4-foot precast concrete junction box

3-foot by 3-foot grate inlet for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

15" Safety End Treatment for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

TYPE A 5-foot Curb Inlet

6-foot diameter precast concrete manhole for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

4-foot diameter precast concrete conflict manhole for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

Concrete Canasta Headwall for _________________________________________________ Dollars

BID#

9 EA $___________________ $___________________

3 EA $___________________ $___________________

2 EA $___________________ $___________________

536 SY $___________________ $___________________

1 LS $_________400,000.00 $_________400,000.00

20 LF $___________________ $___________________

113 LF $___________________ $___________________

3150 LF $___________________ $___________________

26 EA $___________________ $___________________

for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

TYPE A-2 5-foot Curb Inlet with 5-foot base width and (2) 5-foot extension for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

8-Foot Wide Concrete Swale

TYPE A 5-foot Curb Inlet with 5-foot extension for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

TYPE A-1 5-foot Curb Inlet with 4-foot base width and 5-foot extension for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

12-Inch DR-25 PVC Waterline (Incl. All Reqd. Fittings, Restraints, and Adapters) for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

Roadway and Paving Work Change Directive Allowance for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

8-Inch DR-25 PVC Waterline (Incl. All Reqd. Fittings, Restraints, and Adapters)

Reconnect Exist. Short Water Services (Size Varies) including meter boxes for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

6-Inch DR-25 PVC Fire Line (Incl. All Reqd. Fittings, Restraints, and Adapters) for _________________________________________________ Dollars

BID#

11 EA $___________________ $___________________

2 EA $___________________ $___________________

14 EA $___________________ $___________________

3 EA $___________________ $___________________

3 EA $___________________ $___________________

3125 LF $___________________ $___________________

1 EA $___________________ $___________________

1 EA $___________________ $___________________

Reconnect Exist. Long Water Services (Size Varies) including meter boxes for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

Fire Hydrants & Valve Assembly (Complete & In-Place) for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

Remove and Dispose Exist. Fire Hydrants for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

8" Water Gate Valve & Box (Incl. All Reqd. Fittings, Restraints, Thrust Blocks, and Adapters) for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

12" Water Gate Valve & Box (Incl. All Reqd. Fittings, Restraints, Thrust Blocks, and Adapters) for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

Removal of Waterlines (Incl. 12-Inch PVC, 16-Inch CSC, 16-Inch PVC lines, Valves, Fittings, Restraints, and Adapters) for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

Tie-In to Exist. 8-Inch (PVC or AC) Waterline (Incl. Cut & Plug, Abandonment of Waterline, All Reqd. Fittings, Restraints, Thrust Blocks, and Adapters)

Tie-In to Exist. 6-Inch (PVC or AC) Fire Line (Incl. Cut & Plug, Abandonment of Waterline, All Reqd. Fittings, Restraints, Thrust Blocks, and Adapters) for _________________________________________________ Dollars

BID#

1 EA $___________________ $___________________

1 EA $___________________ $___________________

3 EA $___________________ $___________________

1045 LF $___________________ $___________________

5 EA $___________________ $___________________

3 EA $___________________ $___________________

20 LF $___________________ $___________________

5 EA $___________________ $___________________

Tie-In to Exist. 12-Inch (PVC or AC) Waterline (Incl. Cut & Plug, Abandonment of Waterline, All Reqd. Fittings, Restraints, Thrust Blocks, and Adapters) for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

Tie-In to Exist. 16-Inch CSC Waterline (Incl. Cut & Plug, Abandonment of Waterline, All Reqd. Fittings, Restraints, Thrust Blocks, and Adapters) for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

6-inch sanitary sewer long service laterals for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

Tie-In to Exist. 16-Inch PVC Waterline (Incl. Cut & Plug, Abandonment of Waterline, All Reqd. Fittings, Restraints, Thrust Blocks, and Adapters) for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

12-Inch SDR-35 PVC Sanitary Sewer Line (0-8 Foot Depth)

6-inch sanitary sewer short service laterals for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

20-Inch Open Cut Steel Casing for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

4-Foot Diameter Manhole (0-8 Foot Depth)

BID#

2 EA $___________________ $___________________

2 EA $___________________ $___________________

205 LF $___________________ $___________________

466 LF $___________________ $___________________

3 EA $___________________ $___________________

1 LS $___________________ $___________________

4 EA $___________________ $___________________

4303 LF $___________________ $___________________

4-Foot Diameter Manhole (8-10 Foot Depth) for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

Reconnect Exist. Sanitary Sewer Service Lines for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

Removal of Sanitary Sewer Manholes for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

Sanitary Sewer Bypass Pumping (Including system installation, operation, removal and all other appurtenances) for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

Abandonment of VC Sanitary Sewer Main (Incl. 6-Inch and 8-Inch Lines) with flowable fill for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

Removal of PVC Sanitary Sewer Main Lines (Incl. 8-Inch, 10-Inch, and 12-Inch San. Sew. Lines) for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

Adjust Existing Sanitary Sewer Manhole to Prop. Grade (Incl. Remove and Replace Exist. Concrete Collars) for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

Trench Safety for water and wastewater improvements

BID#

430 LF $___________________ $___________________

1 LS $___________________ $___________________

1 LS $_________100,000.00 $_________100,000.00

Trench Dewatering for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

Trench Safety Plan for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

(Figures in Written Words)

(Figures) for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

Utility Work Change Directive Allowance for _________________________________________________ Dollars and ________________________________________________ Cents

BASE BID TOTAL:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

BID#

BID#

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Section 01 10 00 – SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 G E N E R A L

1.1 PROJECT INTENT

A. Work of the contract is for reconstruction of Coffee Road between Ruben M. Torres Boulevard and Paredes Line Road including the following and as noted in the Construction Drawings:

a. Install hot mix asphalt concrete pavement including flexible crushed limestone base and stabilized subgrade.

b. Install 24-inch, 30-inch, and 36-inch reinforced concrete pipe storm trunk lines including inlets, manholes and junction boxes.

c. Install 5-foot by 5-foot precast box culverts.

d. Install canasta headwall at the Hike and Bike Trail outfall.

e. Install 8-inch to 12-inch diameter water lines including fire hydrants, valves and fittings. Reconnect to existing water lines, service lines and fire lines.

f. Install 8-inch to 12-inch diameter wastewater lines including manholes and service line reconnections.

g. Construct sidewalk and shared use path along the project limits.

h. Install reflective thermoplastic pavement marking.

i. Install concrete swale and pedestrian handrails.

B. The existing and proposed facilities, dimensions and elevations shown on the plans are the

Engineer’s best information on the location of the existing and proposed utilities. Contractor shall field verify the existing, and proposed facilities, locations, dimensions, angles, and alignments prior to ordering materials and/or initiation of work. Any variation in the planned quantities shall be transmitted to the Engineer for approval prior to commencing work.

1.2 WORK SEQUENCE

A. General

1. See Article 2 of the General Conditions regarding preliminary matters.

2. Contractor is responsible for construction sequencing and shall prepare a project schedule in accordance with Section 01 33 00 – Submittal Procedures for approval by the Owner and Engineer prior to initiation of work.

B. Survey

1. The reference points and benchmark are shown on the construction plans. The

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Contractor must notify the engineer at least 48 hours prior to starting work on any sector or part of the work where controls have not been established or are not identifiable or visible to the Contractor. The Engineer will upon such advance notice, replace any control points that have been destroyed by others prior to beginning of the Contractor's operations. After control points are established and / or identified as outlined above, maintenance of such control points shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Any re-staking required for any reason thereafter shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor will provide all other construction staking (cut stakes, blue topping, intermediate string line control, etc.) Required to verify grades, depths, thickness, and alignment of the various items of construction.

The Contractor shall provide BPUB with "cut-sheets" prior to approval for beginning construction projects. The "cut-sheets" will be used to verify pipe elevations.

2. Concurrent with performance of contract work, each Contractor shall prepare and maintain one neat and legible set of full-size contract drawings indicating “as-built” conditions, including but not limited to changes in type, location, length, or size, for any item of work. “As-built” drawing mark-ups shall be prepared at the time the applicable item of work is constructed or installed. The preparation of “as-built” drawings shall be as required by the Engineer and drawings shall be reviewed with the Engineer each month during construction. Prior to the final acceptance of contract work the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer one complete set of drawings showing all “as-built” work modifications.

C. TESTS AND INSPECTIONS

1. All materials, equipment, installation and workmanship included in this contract, if so, required by the Engineer, shall be tested and inspected to prove compliance with the contract requirements.

2. No tests specified herein shall be applied until the item to be tested has been inspected and approval given for the application of such test by an authorized representative of the manufacturer of the equipment.

3. Acceptance Tests and Inspection

a. The acceptance tests shall be at the Contractor’s expense for any materials or equipment specified herein. This is to include test of items during the process of manufacture and on completion of manufacture, comprising material test, hydraulic pressure tests, electric tests, performance and operating tests and inspections in accordance with the relevant standards of the industry, and more particularly as detailed in individual clauses of these specifications, or as may be required by the Engineer to satisfy himself that the items tested and inspected comply with the requirements of this contract.

b. All items delivered at the site shall be inspected in order that the Engineer may be satisfied that such items are of the specified quality and workmanship and are in good order and condition at the time of delivery.

4. Installed Tests and Inspection

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a. All mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment shall be tested by the Contractor installing the equipment to the satisfaction of the Engineer before any facility is put into operation. Tests shall be as specified herein and shall be made to determine whether the equipment has been properly assembled, aligned, adjusted, end connected. Any changes, adjustments or replacements required to make the equipment operate as specified shall be carried out by the Contractor as part of the work.

b. At least 30 days before the time allowed in his construction schedule for commencing testing and start-up procedures, the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer, details of’ the procedures he proposes to adopt for testing and start-up of all mechanical, electrical and instrumentation equipment to be operated singly and together, except when such procedures have been covered in the specification

c. During the testing of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment the contractor shall make available experienced factory trained representatives of the manufacturers of all the various pieces of equipment, or other qualified persons who shall instruct the Owner’s personnel in the operation and care thereof.

Instruction shall include step-by-step troubleshooting procedures with all necessary test equipment and a presentation to plant operating personnel.

d. If under test, any portion of the work shall fail to fulfill the contract requirements and is altered, renewed, or replaced, tests on that portion when so altered, renewed or replaced, tests on that portion when so altered, removed or replaced, together with all other portions of the work as are affected thereby shall if so required by the Engineer, be repeated within reasonable time and in accordance with the specified conditions, and the Contractor shall refund to the Owner all reasonable expenses incurred by the Owner as a result of the carrying out of such tests.

e. Where, in the case of an otherwise satisfactory installed test, any doubt, dispute or difference should arise between the Engineer and the Contractor regarding the test results or the methods of equipment used in the carrying out by the Contractor as such test, then the Engineer may order the test to be repeated. If the repeat test using such modified methods or equipment as the Engineer may require substantially conforms the previous test then all costs in connection with the repeat test will be paid by the Owner, otherwise the costs shall be borne by the Contractor. Where the results of any installed test fail to comply with the contract requirements for such test, the repeat tests as may be necessary to achieve the contract requirements shall be made by the Contractor at his own expense.

1.3 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

A. The Contractor shall limit the use of the premises to construction activities in areas indicated in the design plans. The Contractor’s responsibilities include:

1. The Contractor shall confine operations to areas designated by the Owner and Engineer.

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2. Keep areas serving owner clear and available at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials, except as approved. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment on site.

3. The Contractor shall provide street sweeping equipment and perform, on a regular basis, street sweeping for construction debris on drives and parking lots along the haul route, construction site, and staging area. The Contractor shall also follow all TPDES Erosion Control Measures.

4. The Contractor is responsible for coordinating use of public/private areas with local authorities and private landowners.

5. The Contractor shall repair or replace, without delay, any and all damage to existing structures, surfaces, equipment, controls or systems resulting from his operations which are required to put the facility back in operation upon completion of the project.

6. The Contractor’s attention is particularly directed to the dust, abrasive, particles, debris and dirt generated by the placement, chipping, cutting, finishing and grinding of new or existing concrete terrazzo and metal; and the fumes particulate matter, and splatter from welding, brazing and painting of new or existing piping and equipment; and provide filters, protective shielding, and other dust suppression methods at all times to adequately protect existing motors, pumps and electrical equipment.

7. Storage of Equipment: During the interval between the delivery of equipment to the site, and installation, all equipment shall be safely stored in a manner acceptable to the Owner.

Equipment shall be stored in an enclosed space affording protection from weather; dust and mechanical damage, or loss, and providing favorable temperature, humidity, and ventilation conditions to ensure against equipment deterioration.

8. Protection of Equipment after Installation: After installation all equipment shall be protected against weather, dust, moisture and mechanical damage. During concrete operations, including finishing, all equipment that may be affected by cement must be completely covered. During painting operations, all grease fittings, nameplates and similar features, shall be covered to prevent the entry of paint.

9. Contractor shall coordinate with residents a minimum of 5 days in advanced of removing decorative mailboxes to allow the resident to salvage the mailbox if necessary.

1.4 COORDINATION WITH OCCUPANTS

A. The Owner will occupy site and adjacent structures during the entire construction period.

Cooperate with Owner during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Owner usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Owner’s day-to-day operations.

Maintain existing exists unless otherwise indicated.

1. Maintain access to existing walkways, corridors, and other adjacent occupied or used facilities. Do not close or obstruct walkways, corridors, or other occupied or used facilities without permission from the Owner and approval of authorities having jurisdiction.

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2. Notify Owner not less than 72-hours in advance of activities that will affect Owner’s operations.

3. Notify Brownsville PUB a minimum of 48 hours prior to performing any connections to the existing water lines.

1.5 DEMOLITION

A. Contractor will be required to completely remove all improvements (including manholes, piping, services, pavement, and other debris).

B. The Contractor shall visit the site and fully acquaint himself with the existing conditions of the site.

1.6 CLEAN UP

A. The Contractor shall not allow the site of the work to become littered with trash and waste material but shall maintain the site of the work in a neat and orderly condition throughout the construction period. The Contractor shall repair all pavement structures, utilities, and any other improvements damaged during construction on a like-for-like basis.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

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SECTION 01 15 00

MOBILIZATION

PART 1

1.01 GENERAL

SECTION INCLUDES

A. Mobilization of construction equipment and facilities onto the site.

1.02 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 01 32 33 — Construction Progress Documentation

B. Section 01 32 33 — Construction Photographs

C. Section 01 33 00 — Submittal Procedures

D. Section 01 55 26 — Traffic Control and Regulation

E. Section 01 57 23 — TPDES Requirements

F. Section 31 23 19 — Dewatering - Control of Groundwater and Surface Water

G. Section 31 41 33 — Trench Safety System

1.03 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Unit Price Contracts. If Contract is Unit Price Contract, measurement for mobilization and demobilization is on a lump sum basis.

B. Stipulated Price (Lump Sum) Contract. If Contract is Stipulated Price Contract, payment for

Work in this Section is included in total Stipulated Price.

C. Mobilization and demobilization payments will be included in monthly payment estimates upon written application by Contractor subject to the following provisions:

1. Authorization for payment of 25 percent of that portion of Contract Price designated for mobilization and demobilization will be made upon providing approved bonding, certificate of insurance, mobilizing equipment and beginning of work as determined by the Owner and Engineer.

2. Authorization for payment of 50 percent of the total “Lump Sum” bid from the mobilization and demobilization pay item will be made when receipt and approval by the

Engineer of the following items, as applicable:

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ii. Preliminary Construction Schedule (Section 01 32 00).

iii. Construction Schedule (Section 01 32 33).

iv. Submittal Schedule (Section 01 33 00).

v. Site specific Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and Notice of

Intent (NOI) along with storm water application fee (Section 01 57 23), if required.

vi. Traffic Control Plan (Section 01 55 26), if required.

vii. Plan for Dewatering - Control of Groundwater and Surface Water (Section 31 23

19), if required.

viii. Project Signs Submittal, if required.

ix. Trench Safety Program (Section 31 41 33), if required.

x. Emergency Plan Submittal.

xi. Field verification of existing utilities, as needed.

3. Authorization for payment of 75% of the total “Lump Sum” bid from the mobilization and demobilization pay item will be made when 10% of the adjusted contract amount for construction items is earned excluding material on hand.

4. Upon completion of all work under this contract, payment for the remainder of the

"Lump Sum” bid for mobilization and demobilization will be made on the final pay estimate.

PART 2 PRODUCTS - NOT USED

PART 3 EXECUTION - NOT USED

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Section 01 33 00 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Submittal procedures for:

1. Schedule of Values.

2. Construction Schedules.

3. Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Sampler.

4. Operations and Maintenance Data.

5. Manufacturer's Certificates.

6. Construction Photographs and Videos.

7. Project Record Documents.

8. Design Mixes.

1.2 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Scheduling and Handling:

1. Schedule submittals well in advance of the need for the material or equipment for construction. Allow time to make delivery of material or equipment after submittal is approved.

2. Develop a submittal schedule that allows sufficient time for initial review, correction, resubmission and final review of all submittals. The Owner will review and return submittals to the Contractor as expeditiously as possible, but the amount of time required for review will vary depending on the complexity and quantity of data submitted. In no case will a submittal schedule be acceptable which allows less than 10 working days from the delivery of the submittal to the Engineer. Resubmittals shall be subject to the same review schedule. This time for submittal review, or resubmittals, shall in no way be justification for delays or additional compensation to the Contractor.

3. Submittal Format: Include the following information in each submittal:

a. Project name.

b. Date.

c. Name of Engineer.

d. Name of Construction Manager (if applicable).

e. Name of Contractor.

f. Name of firm or entity that prepared submittal.

g. Names of subcontractor, manufacturer, and supplier.

h. Sequentially number each submittal beginning with the number 1. Resubmittals shall use the original number with an alphabetic suffix (i.e., 2A for first resubmittal of

Submittal 2 or 15C for third resubmittal of Submittal 15). Each submittal shall only contain one type of work, material, or equipment. Mixed submittals will not be accepted.

i. Category and type of submittal.

j. Submittal purpose and description.

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k. Number and title of Specification Section, with paragraph number and generic name for each of multiple items.

l. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

m. Indication of full or partial submittal.

n. Deviations and Additional Information: On each submittal, clearly indicate deviations from requirements in the Contract Documents, including minor variations and limitations; include relevant additional information and revisions, other than those requested by Engineer on previous submittals. Indicate by highlighting on each submittal or noting on attached separate sheet.

o. Location(s) where product is to be installed, as appropriate.

p. Other necessary identification.

q. Remarks.

r. Signature of transmitter.

4. Contractor's Stamp

a. Apply Contractor's stamp, certifying that the items have been reviewed in detail and are correct and in accordance with Contract Documents, except as noted by any requested variance.

b. As a minimum, Contractor's Stamp shall include:

1) Contractor's name.

2) Job number.

3) Submittal number.

4) Certification statement that the Contractor has reviewed the submittal and it is in compliance with the Contract Documents.

5) Signature line for Contractor.

5. Paper Submittals:

a. Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal coversheet item for identification; include name of firm or entity that prepared submittal.

b. Provide a 3” x 4” clear space on the coversheet to record the action taken by the

Engineer.

c. Submit, to the Engineer, 4 copies of submittals unless otherwise specified in the following paragraphs or in the Specifications. Upon submittal review completion, the Engineer will provide the Owner and the Contractor with one paper submittal, with approval or review comments. The Engineer will retain one extra copy of the submittal, for the project folder.

d. Number and assemble each submittal individually as described in Section 1.02.3.h.

6. Electronic Submittals:

a. Prepare submittals as PDF package, incorporating complete information into each

PDF file. Name PDF file with project name, date and submittal number.

b. E-Mail: Prepare submittals as PDF and transmit to Engineer by sending via e-mail with delivery confirmation return receipt. Include submittal identification information in email subject line. The Owner shall be carboned-copied on any emailed submittal, or resubmittal, made by the Contractor.

c. Web-Based Project Management Software: Prepare submittals in PDF form, and upload to web-based Project Management software website as directed by the Project

Manager. Enter required data in web-based software site to fully identify submittal.

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7. The Engineer's review of submittals covers only general conformity to the Drawings, Specifications and dimensions which affect the layout. The Contractor is responsible for quantity determination. No quantities will be verified by the Owner or the Engineer. The

Contractor is…