20250923_WY-0065_SY-0032_Specs_Vol_2.pdf

OKLAHOMA

CITY

WATER

UTILITIES

TRUST

VOLUME 2 OF 2

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Trustees:

James D. Couch, Chairman, Independent Trustee Sharon Voorhees, Independent Trustee Bradley Carter, Council Trustee David Holt, Mayor Trustee

Mark K. Stonecipher, Vice Chairman, Surrogate Trustee Craig Freeman, City Manager Trustee

Brent Bryant, Surrogate Trustee

Chris Browning, General Manager Amy K. Simpson, Secretary

WY-0065/SY-0032

Unit Price Small Diameter Water Main Repair Citywide

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

BACKGROUND

The City of Oklahoma City is the state’s largest drinking water provider, treating and delivering an average of 100 million gallons of water daily to more than 1.4 million residents through retail and wholesale service connections. The Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust (OCWUT) finances municipality-owned critical assets to deliver the water services as well as wastewater and solid waste collection services.

The Oklahoma City water service area includes the corporate limits of Oklahoma City (City) (~621 square miles), select cities within the combined statistical area, and areas along the raw water pipelines to Lakes Atoka and McGee Creek. The City of Oklahoma City Utilities Department (Utilities Department) manages the operation of these critical services, which are distributed over a vast geographical area that consists of approximately 4,245 miles of pressurized water mains, service lines, gravity mains, and the Atoka raw water line. Of that total, there are approximately 3,400 miles of pressurized water distribution mains ranging from 4 to 24 inches in diameter and 700 miles of City water service lines.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

OCWUT is soliciting competitive bids and intends to award contract(s) for the purpose of providing repair and other construction services on small diameter distribution mains, service lines, valves, and hydrants on an as-needed basis throughout the Oklahoma City water service area described above and hereafter referred to as the Unit Price Contract(s). For this Unit Price Contract, small diameter is defined as water distribution mains between 2-inches to 24-inches. The work and services provided under the awarded contract(s) must be performed by pre-qualified contractors based on a Work Order process identified and assigned by the Line Maintenance Division of the Utilities Department (Line Maintenance) in separate Work Orders. The Contractor will invoice the OCWUT and will be reimbursed on a unit price basis for work completed in accordance with the Unit Price Contract. The costs of all labor, tools, and equipment needed to restore water service will be included in the unit prices bid on Bid Items as established in the Electronic Bidding Process and shown in the Summary of Bid Items provided and attached to these Bidding Documents. Materials listed in these Special Provisions will be supplied by the Utilities Department at 621 N. Pennsylvania Oklahoma City, OK 73107.

The Summary of Bid Items shall be bid in quantities of one. Provided, however, Work Orders may include more than one quantity of any item bid.

The Utilities Department currently estimates approximately 500 waterline leaks and breaks within the City water service area in need of repair to stop or reduce water loss and damage. This repair estimate includes 300 non-emergency breaks and 200 emergency breaks which are subject to change and may result in fewer or additional repairs.

It is anticipated that the Contractor(s) may receive additional Work Orders if the work demands of the Line Maintenance Division of the Utilities Department (Line Maintenance) exceed present operational capabilities.

LEGISLATIVE DETERMINATION

By competitively bidding public construction contract(s) as a service area-wide unit price contract, the OCWUT has determined and established a process that efficiently and effectively provides the needed improvements and repairs. By awarding construction contracts for improvements and repairs to one or more bidders, the OCWUT expects to accrue efficiencies in water loss and damage reduction and savings in contract administration through the timeliness and effectiveness of issuing Work Orders and completing waterline improvements and repairs.

PART 1 – SPECIAL PROVISIONS GENERAL

It is the intent of these Special Provisions to provide for the necessary Work including, but not limited, to water main and service line construction and repair. These Special Provisions are included and are made a part of and apply to the Bidding Documents for this Unit Price Contract. Where in conflict with the Standard Specification, these Special Provisions shall govern. Copies of the "Standard Specifications for the Construction of Public Improvements" may be viewed or downloaded at www.okc.gov/departments/public-works.

1.0 WORK

The Work will be defined in each Work Order and will consist of furnishing all labor, equipment, transportation, and other incidental items required for the installation, relocation, or repair of water mains, City water service lines, and related valves and appurtenances with the least interference with water service to customers and to City operations.

2.0 WORK ORDER

The Work Order is the official notice received by the Project Manager or designee to authorize the Work for each written Work Order under the terms of the Unit Price Contract(s). Information included in the written Work Order will include:

1) Issuance Date

2) Location(s)

3) Estimated Scope of Work and each location

4) Estimated Project quantities and construction amounts

5) Any special instructions, notices, or directives as determined by the Project

Manager

Work Orders issued by e-mail for emergency Work Orders will be followed by written official Work Order as soon as practical.

3.0 PROJECT

The Project is defined as the total Work authorized by the Work Order and completed by the Contractor(s) at each location specified in each Work Order according to the provisions set forth in the Contract Documents and the Unit Price Contract.

4.0 PROJECT SITE

The Project Site is defined as the total area disturbed by the Work or used to store equipment and materials to complete the Work at each location in the Work Order.

5.0 CONTROL OF THE WORK

All Work shall be done under the supervision of Contractor, and its designated representatives, (collectively referred to as “Contractor”)

Project Manager. The “Project Manager” is the Utilities Director designee that establishes the sequence and priority of Work Orders for this Unit Price Contract. The Project Manager will make the final determination on the amount of Work performed at the Project Site(s) and if the quality of the Work meets the provisions of the Contract Documents.

The Project Manager’s decisions and estimates are final.

Inspector. All the Work completed in the field described in the Work Order shall be inspected by the Project Manager. Provided, however, the Project Manager may delegate another qualified inspector to the site, including, but not limited to, Line Maintenance staff or Public Works Field Service staff. The Project Manager will coordinate any needed testing or special inspections required by the Work Order.

6.0 REJECTION OF BIDS

Bids may be rejected if it is mathematically or materially unbalanced. Bids are mathematically unbalanced if the Bid contains items as lump sums or unit prices that do not reflect reasonably estimated costs plus a reasonable proportionate share of the Bidder’s anticipated profit, overhead costs, and other indirect or incidental costs. Bids are materially unbalanced if that Bid, as a whole, creates a reasonable doubt that award to the Bidder submitting a mathematically unbalanced Bid will not result in the lowest cost.

7.0 CONTRACT AWARD

A Unit Price Contract may be awarded to the lowest and best competitive bidder(s), according to the provisions set forth in these Bidding Documents. The OCWUT may award multiple contracts to the lowest and best competitive bidders, if each bidder qualifies under these Bidding Documents and the OCWUT determines that it is in the best interest of the OCWUT to award multiple contracts. The OCWUT will take into consideration that the OCWUT and the customers desire to expedite repair and improvements of water mains and City water services lines and that meeting these goals requires multiple contracts and contractors to work simultaneously. The contract amount for each awarded contract shall not exceed $2,500,000.00. Reimbursement for work performed under an awarded contract shall reflect the items listed in each work order at the actual prices they were bid.

The low factor of the bid award will be determined based upon the mathematical application of each bidder’s unit prices to estimated typical quantities in water main and City water service line construction and repair(s) as established by OCWUT before bid opening.

The OCWUT may in its discretion award additional Unit Price Contracts pursuant to this Notice to Bidders. To qualify, the bidder or bidders must be within ten (10%) percent of the low bidder, as the bids are evaluated as described above, but such qualification does not require the OCWUT to award more than one contract.

Provided further that OCWUT reserves the right to competitively bid and award other additional water main and water service line construction and repair contracts for the same or similar types of construction projects, either as stand-alone projects or unit price contracts, during the same or overlapping periods with these, other or additional funds.

The OCWUT may award one or more Unit Price Contracts each up to the not-to-exceed amount noted above. Award of Unit Price Contract(s) does not guarantee the issuance of Work Orders to any contractor, or an equal or comparable amount of Workers among contractors.

The successful Bidder(s), now known as Contractor, is neither guaranteed the issuance of any Work Orders nor the issuance of Work Orders adding up to the not-to-exceed contract amount. Additionally, the OCWUT reserves the right to not award any contract pursuant to this Notice to Bidders.

8.0 CONTRACTOR AND SUBCONTRACTOR

All Work must be performed by the Contractor, unless written approval from the Utilities Director or Project Manager is obtained in advance for subcontracting services, including but not limited to, boring, dewatering, traffic control work, or any other specific services.

Subcontracting work performed without prior written approval from the Utilities Director or Project Manager shall constitute unauthorized work.

The Contractor and any subcontractor performing the Work authorized in a Work Order must be prequalified with the City of Oklahoma City for the class of work to be performed before any Work commences.

9.0 SUPERVISION

Notwithstanding any requirement to perform Work for any Work Order, neither the OCWUT nor Oklahoma City will recognize any subcontractor related to this Work. When Work is in progress, the Contractor must always be present at the Project Site of the Work either in person or by a qualified and approved superintendent employed by the Contractor who shall be in direct charge of all operations.

10.0 CONTRACT TERM

The Contract term will expire after a period of one (1) year after commencing on the date of award as approved by the OCWUT or if the contract capacity is achieved, whichever occurs first. Any pending Work Orders issued prior to the expiration of this Contract may extend past the expiration to meet substantial completion upon approval of the Utilities Director or designee. No Contract renewals shall be granted.

11.0 BONDS

The Contractor must provide a Performance Bond, Statutory Bond and Maintenance Bond in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,500,000.00. The Maintenance Bond will be effective upon the completion of all Work Orders issued under the Unit Price Contract and will be effective for two (2) years thereafter.

12.0 SCOPE OF WORK

The Scope of Work will be stated in each Work Order. If upon uncovering the leak, the Contractor believes that additional Work will be required, then the Contractor will contact the Project Manager and request an amended Work Order before commencing Work. A Pre-Work Conference will be held with the Contractor and Line Maintenance to discuss sequencing of Work Orders and locations of repairs or installations, coordination efforts required for water isolation, estimated time of completion for each Work Order, commencement and completion dates for Work Orders and estimated costs.

13.0 WORK ORDER ISSUANCE

The Project Manager is authorized to issue Work Orders for this Project under the provisions of the Unit Price Contract(s) and the Contract Documents. Work Orders may include one or more locations as needed.

The first Work Orders will be issued first to the lowest Contractor, then to secondary low Contractors, if any. Each Work order issued will contain approximately fifteen to thirty leaks per location. Work Orders will be grouped by the Project Manager to prioritize repairs based on their Code and proximity to best address the needs of the City and OCWUT to stop or prevent water loss and damage and to provide timely and efficient construction coordination and performance. Subsequent Work Orders may be issued to each Contractor based on completion of each existing assigned Work Order so that each Contractor continues to have Work Orders as authorized until the Contractor has performed up to the Contract not-to-exceed amount. Certain Work Orders, subsequent to the initial Work Orders to Contractor(s), may be timed or delayed based by the City for the best interests of the City including, but not limited to, timing and completion of the Work Orders to have the least effect on public use of City street, the least effect on public safety services, and to obtain the best results.

14.0 PERMITS

The Contractor must obtain all required permits before work commences on each Work Order. The cost for obligatory permits under this Unit Price Contract will not be reimbursed directly but must be included in the price bid on other items.

15.0 PROSECUTION OF WORK

Upon issuance of a Work Order by the Project Manager, the Contractor must timely commence, construct and complete the water main repair and/or City water service line construction and repair as set forth in individually issued Work Orders . The Contractor must continuously prosecute the Work as specified in the Work Orders issued. Unless specifically agreed with the Contractor(s), subsequent Work Orders may be withheld or Work defined in existing Work Orders reassigned to other Contractor(s) where significant progress has not been observed for three (3) consecutive days, excluding Saturday, Sunday, and holidays.

The OCWUT may withhold the assignment of additional Work Orders to any Contractor who has an outstanding Work Order that has exceeded the Work Order completion date until the Contractor completes all delinquent Work Orders.

16.0 INSPECTION

All Work described in the Work Orders and performed by the Contractor will be inspected in the field by the Project Manager or designated qualified Inspector. If any Work is determined by the Inspector to not have been constructed in accordance with the Contract Documents or if the Contractor is unable to clearly demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Inspector that the Work was completed in accordance with the Contract Documents, then the Work will not be considered complete until re-inspection by the Inspector. If the Project Manager determines the Work to be unacceptable, then the Contractor will remove and replace the Work and/or remediate the Work to become compliant with the Contract Documents or the directive of the Utilities Director at Contractor’s sole cost and expense.

17.0 PAYMENT

OCWUT will pay each Contractor for Work completed in accordance with the Contract Documents based upon the unit prices bid by that Bidder, now Contractor, and the quantities actually installed; provided the Contractor will not be paid for quantities in excess of the Work Order, unless the Work Order has been amended as provided herein.

The Contractor must submit to OCWUT an itemized for all work performed, utilizing the unit prices in that Contractor’s bid, to constitute as an authorized claim for payment. The Contractor’s unit price costs must be shown on the invoice for all compensable costs.

The payment claim packet shall be submitted along with a payment voucher to the Project Manager for payment.

Invoices must be monthly and include the date of completion for each Work Order.

Contractor must also notify the Project Manager when the Work is completed for OCWUT to begin the restoration. All monthly invoices for Work Orders shall be delivered to the following address for processing:

Attn: Finance Operations Utilities Department 420 W. Main Street, Suite 500

Oklahoma City, OK 73102 Email: LMutilityrepairs@okc.gov

If electronically signed copies of the Uniform Vouchers/Claim Forms and Invoices are submitted, please email them. If hard copies are submitted, please submit two (2) copies of Uniform Vouchers/Claim Forms and Invoices, along with the copy of the Work Order(s) submitted or PO number on the claim form.

18.0 QUANTITY

OCWUT does not guarantee any specific quantity of Bid Items or Work Orders. All listed quantities in the Work Order are estimates only. The total quantities shown for the Bid Items in the Summary of Bid items attached for reference and in the Electronic Bidding Process are estimated and are for the purpose of comparing Bids. The Contractor must provide the Project Manager with daily invoices of quantities of Bid Items obtained or used. The Contractor, or the authorized representative from the Contractor, must meet with the Project Manager at the end of each workday to establish and agree on the amount of the quantities used. These quantities will be entered in the Project Manager’s daily report and shall be the basis for the final quantities actual.

19.0 MOBILIZATION

Any costs associated with normal non-emergency mobilization, including but not limited to preparatory operations and movement of equipment and personnel to the Work Order location are considered incidental and will not be paid for separately. Emergency mobilization, where designated on the Work Order, will be provided according to the provisions of these Special Provisions – Technical.

20.0 MATERIALS

All materials required for the Work and listed in these Bidding Documents will be supplied by Line Maintenance. The Contractor is responsible for checking out materials for the Work Order from the Line Maintenance facility/warehouse located at 621 N.

Pennsylvania, Oklahoma City. This includes backfill material and asphalt required in the case of pavement removal and temporary patch.

21.0 INCIDENTAL WORK

Any work not covered in the Bid or NOT shown or described in the Summary Bid Items shall be considered as incidental to construction for which the Contractor is responsible and will not receive additional payment. Any item or work described and identified as incidental in these Bidding Documents will not be paid for separately but will be included by Bidder/Contractor in the unit price bid for other items.

22.0 TESTING

The Utilities Department reserves the right to conduct compaction and nuclear moisture testing on backfill under pavement in accordance with the Standard Specifications. All costs of conducting testing required for the Work, which meet specification requirements, will be paid by OCWUT. All costs of testing, which do not meet specification requirements will be deducted from Contractor’s Uniform Vouchers/Claim Forms and Invoices for OCWUT cost reimbursement.

23.0 CORRECTION OF WORK AFTER FINAL PAYMENT

The Contractor shall be responsible for the handling and transportation of all materials provided for by OCWUT under this contract.

Neither the final acceptance nor payment nor any provision in the Contract Documents will relieve the Contractor of responsibility for defective workmanship. The Contractor must remedy any defects related to defective workmanship and pay for any damage to property or other work resulting therefore, which appears or is identified within a period of two (2) years from the date of formal acceptance of the Contract (not each Work Order) by OCWUT.

24.0 REMOVAL OF DEFECTIVE AND UNAUTHORIZED WORK

All Work which has not been authorized or has been rejected or not in conformity with the Contract Documents or which is defective must be timely repaired or if it cannot be satisfactorily repaired, it must be timely removed and replaced by the Contractor at the Contractor’s sole expense. Defective, rejected, and non-conforming workmanship must be removed immediately from the Work and Project Site.

Work done outside and/or beyond the area or scope defined by the Work Order, not in conformity with the Standard Specifications or the Standard Details, covered without proper inspection, or any extra or unclassified Work done without written authority (Amended Work Order) will be considered unauthorized. Unauthorized Work will not be measured or paid. Unauthorized Work may also be ordered removed by the Contractor at the Contractor’s expense.

If the Contractor fails to immediately and satisfactorily repair or satisfactorily removed and replaced, and any rejected, defective, unauthorized, or non-conforming work or mishandled materials, the OCWUT will, after giving written notice to the Contractor(s), have the authority to have defective Work remedied or removed and replaced by others and will deduct the cost thereof from any compensation due to the Contractor. At the OCWUT’s sole discretion, OCWUT may accept rejected, defective, unauthorized, or condemned Work and make an equitable deduction from the Contract payment due the Contractor.

25.0 PROTECTION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY

Less and except within the right-of-way or a utility easement, the Contractor may not enter upon private property for any purpose without first obtaining permission from the property owner. The Contractor is responsible for the preservation of private property. The Contractor will use every precaution necessary to prevent damage to all trees, fences, culverts, bridges, pavements, driveways, irrigation systems, sidewalks etc., to all water, sewer, gas, or electric lines and appurtenances, and to all other public or private property, facilities, and improvements along within, or adjacent to the Work.

26.0 UTILITY COORDINATION

The Contractor shall, as required by applicable law, notify Oklahoma One Call “Call Okie” (811 or 1-800-522-6543) and coordinate with Line Maintenance to locate and verify all utilities within the Project Site prior to excavation.

The Contractor must notify the proper representatives of any public service or utility corporation and company, or any individual not less than twenty-four (24) hours in advance of any Work, which may damage or interfere with the operation of such property, along, within, or adjacent to the Work.

The Contractor is responsible for all damage or injury to property of any character resulting from an act, omission, neglect, or misconduct of the Contractor, and those for whom the Contractor is liable, in the manner or method of executing the Work. When and where any such direct or indirect damage or injury is done to public or private property due to an act, omission, neglect, or misconduct of the Contractor, and those for whom the Contractor is liable, in the execution of Work or the non-execution of the Work, the Contractor must make good for such damage or injury by payment of damages or settlement with the property owner.

27.0 CONSTRUCTION ZONE CLEARING

The Contractor must use every precaution necessary to prevent damage to all trees, shrubs, bushes, sod, vegetation, fences, sidewalks, driveways, pavement, etc.

(collectively referred to as “private property” adjacent to the line of construction and outside the Project Site. The Contractor shall take every necessary precaution to prevent injury or damage to the Work or any part thereof by the action of the elements or any other cause whatsoever, whether arising from the execution or non-execution of the Work. Until final acceptance by OCWUT, the Work shall be under the charge and care of the Contractor.

28.0 PROPERTY DAMAGE AND RESTORATION

All property repairs, remediation, and restoration in the Project Site that include, but are not limited to sod, trees, shrubs, hedges, mailboxes, sprinkler lines, meter boxes, driveways, sidewalks, or paving that result from necessary and non-negligent Work will be completed by separate OCWUT contract. The Contractor will make every effort to not disturb the existing irrigation and sprinkler lines and will keep landscape and concrete repair to a minimum. If any damage is caused to private property during the repair, the Contractor is required to take photos and document the damage and immediately notify the Project Manager.

If the damage is found to have occurred due to the intentional or unintentional acts, omissions, negligence, or misconduct of the Contractor, their subcontractors, agents, employees, or staff, then it will be the Contractor’s sole responsibility to either repair such damages or reimburse OCWUT for the total amount of damages, costs, and expenses, including interest for three percent (3%) of the total damages. The OCWUT may deduct any such damages, costs and expenses from subsequent payments due to the Contractor, or OCWUT may back bill the Contractor for the repair and remediation.

29.0 ESTABLISH CONDITION OF PROPERTY

The condition of real property and private property at the Project Site will be established by the Pre Construction Videos and pictures. If the Contractor fails to establish the condition of the property, then Contractor will replace any damaged or relocated property with new property at Contractor’s expense. All costs for replacement or relocation are considered incidental and will not be paid for separately by OCWUT.

30.0 UTILITY ALTERATION

When an Oklahoma City or OCWUT utility asset alteration is a part of the Work to be performed by the Contractor as a part of this Unit Price Contract, such Work shall be done in conformity with the requirements of the Standard Specifications and Standard Details for new Work of this type. The cost of any such alteration must be included by the Contractor in an Amended Work Order request, unless otherwise expressly shown in the Summary of Bid Items.

31.0 MAINTAINING ACCESS

The Contractor is responsible for safely managing traffic flow and maintaining reasonable continuous vehicle and pedestrian access to all businesses and homes unless otherwise specifically authorized in the Work Order. If there is only one access point, temporary access must be constructed and maintained until the original access is re-established unless otherwise specifically authorized in the Work Order. The Contractor will coordinate the driveway cut with the respective business or property owner.

32.0 STREET CLOSURE

Street crossing construction shall be accomplished at only ½ width of the street at a time so that no roadway shall be completely closed without prior authorization from the Utilities Director or Project Manager. The Contractor will be responsible for traffic control and work zones.

33.0 DETOURS

When full or partial street closures are required for construction, the Contractor shall submit documentation showing detour routes to the Project Manager for approval. The Contractor must sign and maintain all detour routes and the signs and devices must be in conformance with the requirements of the “Manual on Uniform Traffic Devices”.

34.0 BARRICADES AND WARNING SIGNS

Where the Work is carried on, in, or adjacent to, any street, alley, or public place, the Contractor shall, at his own expense, furnish, erect, and maintain such barricades, fences, lights, warning signs and danger signals and shall provide such watchmen and take such other precautionary measures for the protection of persons or property and of the Work as may be necessary. In addition, enough barricades shall be erected to keep pedestrians and vehicles from entering on or into any Project Site. From sunset to sunrise, the Contractor shall furnish and maintain at least one light on each barricade. All devices shall be in conformance with the “Manual on Uniform Traffic Devices”. The Contractor shall provide an “after hours” phone number to the City’s Emergency Operations Center and to the Public Works Field Services Division to be used for notification to the Contractor of the need to repair signs, barricades, or other warning or control devices.

Failure to comply with these requirements may result in the issuance of a Stop Work

Order to remain in effect until the deficiencies are corrected. The Contractor shall not be entitled to additional compensation or time for such a Stop Work Order.

35.0 DEWATERING

Surface water and groundwater levels in the Project Site will vary depending on rain events, seasonal variations, and subsurface conditions. All dewatering operations and equipment shall be considered incidental and will not be paid for separately.

36.0 DRAINAGE

The Contractor shall be responsible for grading all disturbed areas to drain as well or better than existing condition.

37.0 SEDIMENT AND EROSION CONTROL

The Contractor shall be responsible for the repairs and replacement of all erosion control measures. All costs associated with the developing a storm water pollution prevention plan, obtaining a storm water discharge permit, and obtaining other City, State, or Federal land or water disturbing permits are considered incidental and will not be paid for separately.

38.0 PRE AND POST CONSTRUCTION VIDEO

The costs for pre and post construction video and pictures will not be reimbursed directly but will be included in other bid items. All video or pictures shall be submitted on request on digital media such as a flash drive saved by address listed on the Work Order.

39.0 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

The Contractor shall complete any Work Order and the associated surface restoration started before leaving the Project Site. A Work Order is considered substantially complete when all water service in the Work Order has been restored, the Project Site has been backfilled compacted, and leveled, temporary pavement patching is in place, including removal of all spoil and leaving the area “to grade” with existing, and a punch list is drafted for any remaining work items. After all punch list items are completed and all remaining Work is determined to be satisfactorily completed, the Work Order will be presented to OCWUT for payment.

40.0 FINAL CLEAN UP

Upon completion of the Work and before inspection by the Project Manager and approval for payment , the Contractor shall clean and remove from the Project Site, surplus and discarded materials, temporary structures, barricades, and other warning devices, stumps, portions of trees, and debris of any kind. The Contractor shall leave the Project Site in a neat and orderly condition. Waste materials removed from the Project Site shall be disposed of at locations satisfactory to the Project Manager and in compliance with Federal, State, and City of Oklahoma City requirements. Unused materials will be returned to the Line Maintenance Facility located at 621 N. Pennsylvania Avenue.

41.0 WORK ORDER COMPLETION

Work Order completion is defined as the completion of all the Work defined in each Work

Order as determined by the Project Manager and Project Manager and approved the Work Order for payment by OCWUT. Upon completion of a Work Order, that portion of the Contract, defined by the Work Order, will be deemed complete and the Contractor will no longer be liable under the terms of the Performance Bond. The Contractor will continue to be responsible for the workmanship for all projects, regardless of substantial completion date, for two years after completion of the last Work Order issued under this Contract. In addition, the Maintenance Bond will be effective upon the completion of all Work Orders issued under the Unit Price Contract and will be effective for two (2) years thereafter.

SPECIAL PROVISIONS – TECHNICAL

PART 2 – WATERLINE REPAIR AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

WATER MAIN SHUTOUT

In the event any water main needs to be temporarily taken out of service, the Project Manager shall be immediately contacted to assess the water main and temporarily shut off service.

The Contractor must notify all customers affected by the shutdown. No additional compensation or Contract time will be approved resulting from a water main temporarily taken out of service or for components that may fail during shutdown or any requirement for rescheduling.

The Contractor is not authorized to conduct Water Main Shutouts without prior written approval from the Project Manager.

EXISTING WATER MAIN VALVES

The Contractor is not authorized to operate any valves connected to the Oklahoma City water distribution system. The Project Manager must be contacted to operate any valves connected to the Oklahoma City water distribution system.

CONTROL WATER

Existing valves, waterlines, or appurtenances may leak in the closed position. The Contractor must provide whatever means and equipment necessary to de-water and control water during construction. The labor, equipment, and materials associated with this dewatering Work is considered incidental and will not be paid for separately.

PRIOR REPAIRS

If an existing repair clamp or patch on the water main is found to be leaking, the Contractor shall remove the existing water main at an appropriate length such that the pipe section can be replaced according to the provisions of these Special Provisions - Technical.

NO LEAK

If the Contractor finds no damage or leak on the public water main or City water service line, the Contractor will be compensated for the Bid Items used such as excavation and temporary surfacing items.

TAPPING OPERATIONS

In the event tapping operations are necessary, such tapping sleeves with the appropriate valves, all tapping operations are to be made in accordance with the recommendations of the pipe manufacturer involved. Tapping operations must be conducted in the presence of the Project Manager. Tapping saddles will not be accepted.

TRACER WIRE

The Contractor shall install one strand of No. 12 gauge copper tracer wire along top of all

PVC pipes and bring the tracer wire to the top of ground and anchor at all valves, fire hydrants, and other appurtenances. Any existing tracer wire found and damaged during repair will be at the Contractor’s expense and repaired accordingly. The costs associated with tracer wire installation are considered incidental and will not be paid for separately.

TEMPORARY SERVICE

Temporary service lines may be required to provide water service to customers.

Temporary water service lines must be disinfected and tested prior to use and all materials must meet NSF/ANSI 61 certification for potable water use. Any additional costs for providing temporary service will be addressed by Change Order.

FLUSHING THE WATER MAIN

The Contractor is responsible for flushing the water main prior to the return of water service. The Contractor shall not be entitled to additional compensation or time for flushing the water main.

SERVICE RESTORATION

The Contractor is required to continue the Work at a Project Site until service is fully restored. Water service is considered fully restored when the water main, service connection and appurtenances are repaired, connected, disinfected, and placed back into service.

TRANSIT PIPE REMOVAL

The Contractor shall be solely responsible for compliance with all applicable regulations for the removal and disposal of any transit pipe encountered during the Work. All costs for removal and disposal are considered incidental and will not be paid for separately.

LEAD SERVICE LINES

The Contractor must stop work and immediately notify the Project Manager upon discovery of any lead water service lines on the public or private side of the meter prior to commencing any work.

PART 3 – BID ITEMS

The following section describes the Bid Items to be used for the repair of pipe defects causing leaks from the existing water mains and service lines. Most of the main repairs are expected to be made by excavation at the leak or defect location. Water main repairs will primarily utilize pipe clamps. Any replacement of water mains required will be with the use of new pipe and couplings connecting to the existing pipe.

The following section numbers refer to the Standard Specifications Sections and the Bid Item specific to this Unit Price Contract and listed in the Summary of Bid Items attached to these Bidding Documents. This section (Part 3 – Bid Items) is additive and does not delete or waive the Standard Specifications or Standard Details, but where this Part 3 conflicts with the Standard Specification or Standard Details, this Part 3 controls.

200-00, UNCLASSIFIED EXCAVATION

Any necessary excavation activity not determined to be trench excavation, including but not limited to, excess and unsuitable material excavation shall be considered “unclassified.” All excavated areas are to be secured and maintained according to the safety, protection and shoring provisions described in the trench excavation provisions set forth in these Special Provisions – Technical.

212-01 through 212-03, TRENCH EXCAVATION AND BACKFILL Trench excavation for pipelines will consist of the excavation necessary for the construction and repair of water lines and all appurtenant facilities therefore, including vaults, valves, service lines, specials, fittings, appurtenances, saddles, pipe embedment materials, and pipe protection. Work shall also include site preparation, backfilling, and tamping of pipe trenches and backfilling, compaction, and tamping around structures and the disposal of waste materials, all of which must conform to the applicable provisions of the Standard Specifications.

Unsuitable Foundation. Whenever mulch, quicksand, soft clay, swampy material, or other material unsuitable for foundations or sub-grade are encountered which extend within the limits of the excavation, such material must be removed and replaced with a crushed rock foundation as provided in these Special Provisions – Technical.

Public Trench Safety. All trenches left open must be protected by barriers and/or fences to safeguard the public from accessing the open trench. The Contractor is liable for all incidents regarding the safety and protection of any open trench.

Protection of Work. In all cases where materials, supplies, or equipment are deposited along open trenches, the materials, supplies or equipment must be placed so that in the event of rain, no damage will result to the Work, materials, supplies, equipment, or adjacent property.

Sheeting, Shoring, and Bracing. The sides of all excavations must be sufficiently sheeted, shored, and braced to prevent slides, cave-ins, settlement, or movement of the bank. The Contractor must maintain the excavation clear of obstructions that will in any way, hinder or delay the progress of the Work or endanger workmen. Wood or steel sheet piling designed by the Contractor’s registered professional engineer licensed in the State of Oklahoma must be used. All sheeting, shoring, and bracing must have sufficient strength and rigidity to withstand the pressures exerted. The Contractor must maintain the walls of the excavation properly in place and protect all persons and property from injury or damage. The costs associated with the installation of sheeting, shoring, and bracing are considered incidental to the trench excavation item(s) and will not be paid for separately.

Protection of existing structures. The Contractor must provide all necessary sheeting, shoring, and other bracing and supports to protect existing structures, facilities, and improvements adjacent to the construction. Whenever excavations are made adjacent to existing buildings or other structures or in paved streets or alleys, the Contractor must take particular care to sheet, shore, and brace the sides of the excavation adequately to prevent any undermining or settlement beneath such buildings, structures, or pavement.

The Contractor will be liable for and responsible to restore any damage to any property or injury to any person that results from these operations.

Maintenance and Removal. Sheeting, shoring, or bracing materials must not be left in place unless directed by the Project Manager. Such materials must be removed in such manner as will not endanger or damage the pipe, Work, or any existing buildings, structures, paving or property, either public or private, in the vicinity, and must be removed to avoid cave-ins or slides. All trench sheeting, shoring, and bracing must be left in place until the trench has been backfilled one foot above the top of the pipe.

Dewatering. The Contractor must provide and maintain ample equipment with which to remove all water from every source which enters excavations for pipelines, structures, and appurtenances. Dewatering operations must ensure dry excavations and the preservation of the elevations of the bottoms of the excavations. The Contractor will not allow surface water to enter excavated areas.

Dewatering Means and Methods. Where areas to be excavated are located under water surfaces or near the banks of flowing streams or other bodies of water, the Contractor may adopt and carry out any method of dewatering the Contractor may deem feasible for the performance of the excavation work and for the protection of the Work thereafter, provided that the method and equipment to be used results in completed Work which complies with the Standard Specifications, Standard Details and these Special Provisions and is acceptable to the Project Manager. The Contractor must submit the dewatering plan for approval by the Project Manager. In all cases, the excavation area must be effectively protected from water damage during the excavation period and until all contemplated Work therein has been completed.

213-00, CRUSHED ROCK FOUNDATION

A crushed rock foundation must be provided when unsuitable foundation conditions are present in excavated areas used for pipe installation. The pipe foundation material shall be crushed stone material meeting the following graduation requirements:

Nominal Sieve Size Percent Passing 2 inch 100% ½ inch <30%

The foundation material must be power tamped in six (6”) inch thick layers. Pipe foundation material as described herein will be measured for payment only in specific locations where its use is authorized by the Project Manager before the Work is performed.

215-01, EMBEDMENT MATERIAL

Embedment material shall be provided and placed for all pipe installations according to the Standard Specifications and Standard Detail 501.01 “Bedding and Trenching.”

Embedment material shall meet the requirements for Coarse Aggregate Type 67 as provided in Section 932.06 of the Standard Specifications. The 95% maximum dry density compaction, referred to in the Standard Detail 501.01, is not required as long as the aggregate material is hand or mechanically tamped to obtain firm support.

225-00, AGGREGATE BASE (TYPE A GRADATION)

Type “A” aggregate material shall be provided and placed as backfill under paved surfaces including streets, sidewalks, and parking areas. The aggregate material shall meet the requirements for Type “A” as provided by Table 923.01 in the Standard Specifications and placed as shown in Standard Detail 501.01 and D800A.

501-01 through 501-05, WATER LINE PIPE (REPAIR SECTION) Water line repairs will primarily be made using ductile iron pipe and PVC pipe materials provided by Line Maintenance. The length of any water line pipe repair shall be a minimum of twelve (12”) inches. If a break or damage on a waterline is found under a driveway, the Contractor shall replace the entire waterline length under the driveway plus eighteen (18”) inches on either side.

503-01 through 503-08, SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT If the Contractor identifies an existing water service line composed of a material other than materials specified in Section 503.02 of the Standard Specifications, then the Contractor shall replace the entire water service line from the meter to the water main. If a copper water service line is found to be leaking, the Contractor shall remove the failed section, not less than one (1’) foot, and install a new copper section and couplers.

504-00, METER RELOCATION

All water meters to be relocated shall be relocated to a location within City right-of-way or City easements only, and out of paved areas such as sidewalks. If a meter tile is found to be in the sidewalk, it shall be moved in either direction at the discretion of the Project Manager so that the tile is no longer located in concrete, if possible. All services must be moved in either direction to restore service. A new meter tile will be supplied if the meter tile is damaged or is a concrete tile.

507-00, FIRE HYDRANT

The entire assembly provided for new fire hydrants installed as part of the Work must be original equipment manufacturer (OEM). Fire hydrants are only authorized to have one 12-inch extension installed.

802-01 & 802-02, CONSTRUCTION SIGNING AND TRAFFIC CONTROL

The Contractor must establish and maintain traffic control devices throughout each Project Site as required by the latest Traffic Standards and Specifications and shall conform to the latest edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

The Contractor is responsible for replacement of all traffic control devices damaged, destroyed or removed during construction which shall be considered as incidental and will not be paid for separately.

Maintenance. The daily maintenance of traffic control devices on the Project Site must be performed by a Contractor by a “Certified Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Technician”. The Contractor’s employee’s certification must be from a nationally recognized organization approved by OCWUT.

Traffic Control Plan (TCP). A TCP is required for all Work performed on arterial and/or collector parks, or other such locations as may be determined by the City Engineer. The TCP must be approved by the Public Works Department, Traffic Management Division for any Work is performed.

OCWUT reserves the right to remedy (at the Contractor’s expense) any neglect on the part of the Contractor regarding the establishment, placement, or maintenance of traffic control devices in accordance with the MUTCD and the TCP that may affect the public convenience and safety, without notice and at the Contractor’s expense.

809-01 & 809-02 EMERGENCY MOBILIZATION

Unless otherwise directed by the Work Order, the Contractor must mobilize and start Work within two (2) hours of receiving a verbal Notice to Proceed or written Work Order, whichever comes first. The Contractor must work continuously until the Work is completed including nights, weekends, and holidays. Provided, however, the Work may require a tap or tie in which must be performed during certain hours.

812-01 through 812-03 REMOVAL OF EXISTING PAVING Where sidewalks, driveways and other existing paved surfaces are to be removed, the Contractor will be paid at the unit price bid for the related Bid Item(s). Gravel or dirt driveways must be restored to an equal or better condition as specified in the “temporary surfacing” section below.

If the Work includes removal of a paved area(s), Type “A” aggregate material must be provided and installed level to the surface elevation and compacted to the provisions of the Standard Specifications and Standard Details.

The Contractor is authorized to remove one panel of sidewalk as necessary to effectuate the repair. Any further removal of sidewalk will require the Project Manager approval.

When the sidewalk is removed, the Contractor will be required to backfill and compact per Standard Specifications and install an OCWUT provided asphalt cap of four (4”) inches.

824-01 & 824-02 TEMPORARY SURFACING

Impervious paved surfaces that have been removed will be replaced with a four (4”) inch temporary asphalt surface. The surface will be permanently repaired by a separate contract. If gravel or other pervious paved areas are disturbed, native backfill will be installed to level to the existing surface elevation and a final layer of four (4”) inch temporary aggregate surface will be installed according to the provisions of the Standard Specifications. The Contractor will be paid at the unit price bid for the appropriate type of temporary surfacing.

840-00 SOLID SLAB SODDING

Solid slab sodding will only be installed if authorized by the Project Manager. If authorized for use, the measurement of the sodded area shall be not to exceed fifteen feet (15 ft) each side measured from the centerline of the waterline pipe placement for a total width of thirty feet (30 ft). Additional sodding beyond this limit shall be placed at the Contractor’s expense. Sod and sodding will only be paid for disturbed land and only to extent that land disturbance was necessary for the Project.

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