ITB No.: 26-403/DL 01041 - 1 Rehab of Manholes, Sanitary Stations and Wet Wells - Phased Projects.

SECTION 01041

PROJECT COORDINATION

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 WORK PROGRESS:

A. The CONTRACTOR shall furnish personnel and equipment which will be efficient, appropriate and large enough to secure a satisfactory quality of work and a rate of progress which will ensure the completion of the work within the time stipulated in the Contract Specifications. If at any time such personnel appears to the OWNER to be inefficient, inappropriate or insufficient for securing the quality of work required or for producing the rate of progress aforesaid, he may order the CONTRACTOR to increase the efficiency, change the character or increase the personnel and equipment, and the CONTRACTOR shall conform to such order. Failure of the OWNER to give such order shall in no way relieve the CONTRACTOR of his obligations to secure the quality of the work and rate of progress.

1.02 PRIVATE LAND:

A. The CONTRACTOR shall not enter or occupy private land outside of easements, except by permission of the land owner.

1.03 OPEN EXCAVATIONS:

A. All open excavations shall be adequately safeguarded by providing temporary barricades, caution signs, lights and other means to prevent accidents to persons, and damage to property.

The CONTRACTOR shall, at his own expense, provide suitable and safe bridges and other crossings for accommodating travel by the public and workmen.

1.04 MAINTENANCE OF ACCESS:

A. CONTRACTOR shall provide reasonable access to other contractors, to the landfill personnel, and to the public through the provision of two (2) free lanes available for all traffic.

1.05 MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC:

A. Open pits, trenches, unpaved streets, debris, or other obstructions due to construction that will prevent the normal flow of traffic during an extended construction stoppage, for any reason, shall be minimized. In the event an extended construction stoppage is found to be necessary, CONTRACTOR shall, at his own expense, provide normal traffic flow during extended construction stoppage. Extended stoppage will be defined by the OWNER.

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B. All excavated and extracted material shall be placed so that vehicular and pedestrian traffic may be maintained at all times.

If the CONTRACTOR’s operations cause traffic hazards, he shall repair the road surface, provide temporary roadways, erect wheel guards or fences, or take other measures for safety satisfactory to the OWNER.

C. Detours around construction areas will be subject to the approval of the OWNER. Where detours are permitted, the CONTRACTOR shall provide all necessary barricades and signs as required to divert the flow of traffic. While traffic is detoured, the CONTRACTOR shall expedite construction operations and periods when traffic is being detoured will be strictly controlled by the OWNER.

D. Any traffic maintenance measures the CONTRACTOR is going to implement during construction should be consistent with Palm Beach County Design Standards; Manual of Uniform Traffic Devices; and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) standards.

1.06 WATER FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES:

A. OWNER will supply Industrial Supply Well (ISW) water to the CONTRACTOR, free of charge, for construction and dust control.

CONTRACTOR shall coordinate with OWNER for water usage.

1.07 MAINTENANCE OF FLOW:

A. The CONTRACTOR shall at his own cost provide pumps and other ancillaries for the flow of water, sewer, drains, and water courses interrupted during the progress of the Work and shall immediately cart away and remove all offensive matter. OWNER The procedure of maintaining existing flow shall be fully discussed with the OWNER well before any flow interruption.

1.08 CONNECTION TO WORK BY OTHERS:

A. Construction by others may occur at the same time and on the same areas as work being done under this Contract. The CONTRACTOR will, therefore, conduct his operations to interface with other contractors and related work.

1.09 PROTECTION AND RELOCATION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES AND UTILITIES:

A. The CONTRACTOR shall assume full responsibility for the protection of all structures and utilities, public or private, including poles, signs, utility services such as electric and telephone cables, whether or not they are shown on the Drawings.

The CONTRACTOR shall carefully support and protect all such structures and utilities from injury of any kind. Any damage

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1.10 DISPOSAL OF CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION DEBRIS:

A. The CONTRACTOR shall assume full responsibility for the disposal of construction and demolition debris. The CONTRACTOR shall coordinate with the OWNER all liquid and solids disposal. Solids shall be permitted to be disposed of on the landfill and liquids shall be permitted to be disposed of at a pump station all at the discretion of the OWNER.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.01 PROTECTION OF CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT:

A. All newly constructed work shall be carefully protected from damages. No wheeling or walking or placing of heavy loads on it shall be allowed and any damages shall be reconstructed/restored by the CONTRACTOR at his own expense.

B. All structures shall be protected in a manner approved by the

OWNER. Should any of the surfaces or other parts of the structures become heaved, cracked or otherwise damaged, all such damaged portions of the work shall be completely repaired and made good by the CONTRACTOR at his own expense and to the satisfaction of the OWNER. If, in the final inspection of the work, any defects, faults or omissions are found, the CONTRACTOR shall cause the same to be repaired or removed and replaced by proper materials and workmanship without extra compensation for the materials and labor required. Further, the CONTRACTOR shall be fully responsible for the satisfactory maintenance and repair of the construction and other work undertaken herein, for at least the guarantee period described in the Contract.

C. The CONTRACTOR shall take all necessary precautions to prevent damage to any structure due to water pressure during and after construction and until such structure is accepted and taken over by the OWNER.

D. The CONTRACTOR shall maintain the work during construction and until the project is accepted. This maintenance shall constitute continuous and effective work prosecuted day by day, with adequate equipment and forces to the end that the road or structures are kept in satisfactory conditions at all times.

In the case of a Contract for the placing of a course or subgrade previously constructed, the CONTRACTOR shall maintain the previous course or subgrade during all construction operations.

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All cost of maintenance work during construction and before the project is accepted shall be included in the unit prices bid on the various pay items and the CONTRACTOR will not be paid an additional amount for such work.

2.02 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ROADWAY OR STRUCTURE:

A. If the CONTRACTOR, at any time, fails to comply with the provisions of Paragraph 2.01, the Owner will immediately notify the CONTRACTOR of such non-compliance. If the CONTRACTOR fails to remedy the unsatisfactory maintenance within twenty-four (24) hours after receipt of such notice, the Owner will immediately proceed to maintain the project, and the entire cost of his maintenance will be deducted from the monies due or to become due the CONTRACTOR on his contract.

PART 3 – EXECUTION (NOT USED)

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