23-050_Addendum_1

C E N T R A L S E R V I C E S

P.O. BOX 447 ALBANY, GA 31702 | PHONE: 229.431.3211 | FAX: 229.431.2184 | www.albanyga.gov

01/25/2023

TO: ALL POTENTIAL BIDDERS

SUBJECT: Three Oaks Storm Water Improvements – Phase 2 – Summit Drive Invitation to Bid Ref. #23-050

ADDENDUM NO. 1

The items contained in this addendum are added to and/or deleted from and become part of the specifications and proposal documents for the above-referenced Invitation to Bid.

Bidders must acknowledge receipt of the Addendum on the Bid Form, located in the invitation to bid, when the bids are submitted. Where any original item is amended, voided, or superseded hereby, the provision of such item not so specifically amended, voided, or superseded shall remain in effect.

ADD/DELETE/REVISE:

REVISE:

The original bid form provided has been replaced by the bid form contained below on pages 2 - 5 of this addendum.

ADD:

Document: STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR Albany Utilities WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS, on pages 6-65 of this addendum.

Document: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS THREE OAKS STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 2 – SUMMIT DRIVE, on pages 66 – 143 of this addendum.

End of Addendum 1

Ricky Gladney Buyer

CC: Charles Clark P.E Civil Engineering Superintendent

THREE OAKS AREA - STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS - PHASE 2, SUMMIT DRIVE

ALBANY, DOUGHERTY COUNTY, GEORGIA

BID REFERENCE NO. 23-050 Revised 01/18/2023 UNIT COST SCHEDULE - BID FORM Issued 01/05/2023

Addendum Item No. ITEM DESCRIPTION QUAN. UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL COST

1 Mobilization / Demobilization 1 l.s. $ $ 2 Insurance/Bonds as required by City 1 l.s. $ $ 3 Traffic Control, complete 1 l.s. $ $

Erosion control - sediment basin (Sd-4) including installation, maintenance, and removal of BMP 1 l.s. $ $

Erosion control complete for Summit Drive pipe construction including installation, maintenance, and removal of BMP's as shown on the plans 1 l.s. $ $

Saw Cut, Clearing, Grubbing, Demolition and Offsite Disposal of Debris 1 l.s. $ $

7 Remove Existing 15-18" Pipe 110 l.f. $ $

8 Remove Existing 42" Pipe 42 l.f. $ $

9 Removal of existing pipes not shown on plans 20 l.f. $ $

10 15" RCP (0-8' cut) 20 l.f. $ $

11 18" RCP (0-8' cut) 40 l.f. $ $

12 48" RCP ( 0-8' cut) 220 l.f. $ $

13 48" RCP ( 8-10' cut) 260 l.f. $ $

14 48" RCP ( 10-12' cut) 160 l.f. $ $

15 48" RCP ( 12-14' cut) 180 l.f. $ $

16 48" RCP ( 14-16' cut) 200 l.f. $ $

17 48" RCP ( 16-18' cut) 260 l.f. $ $

18 48" Concrete Headwall 2 ea. $ $

19 Storm Manhole (0-6' depth) 6 ea. $ $

20 Extra Depth of Manhole 40 v.f. $ $

21 Storm Doghouse Manhole (0-6' depth) 1 ea. $ $

Connect to Existing Structure with new Storm Pipe, including rebuilding of structure walls as required 2 ea. $ $

Rebuild Existing Structure walls as required following removal of exisitng storm pipe 1 ea. $ $

24 Plug Existing 18" Pipe 7 ea. $ $

25 Plug Existing 42" Pipe at Inlet 1 ea. $ $

Flowable Fill - Fill Existing Inlets and Pipes that Remain in Place 30 c.y. $ $

Cut, Remove and Replace 8" Sanitary Sewer, Including Connection and Collar 40 l.f. $ $

Adjust sanitary manhole rims to grade (not shown on plans -to be used only at the direction of the Owner) 4 ea. $ $

16" Steel Casing for Utility Main Crossings (not shown on plans, installed at direction of Owner) 60 l.f. $ $

Concrete Encasement for Sanitary Sewers, Water Mains, and Gas Mains 80 l.f. $ $

Summit Drive

Bidder: _______________________ Page 1 of 4

BID REFERENCE NO. 23-050 Revised 01/18/2023 UNIT COST SCHEDULE - BID FORM Issued 01/05/2023

Addendum Item No. ITEM DESCRIPTION QUAN. UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL COST

Lower Existing Gas Main up to 2" Diameter with all Pipe and Fittings Required (not shown on plan; to be installed as directed by Owner based upon field conditions)

100 l.f.

Lower Existing Water Main up to 8" Diameter with all Pipe and Fittings Required (not shown on plan; to be installed as directed by Owner based upon field conditions)

100 l.f.

Adjust/Relocate Water Meter or Valve Box to grade (not shown on plans - to be used only at the direction of the Owner) 10 ea. $ $

Grading, complete, including trench excavation, backfilling, compaction, and preparation for pavement construction 1 l.s. $ $

Unsuitable Soil Removal and Replacement including off site disposal of unsuitable material and import of suitable soil to project (not shown on plans - used only at the direction of the Owner) 1,000 c.y. $ $

Add.#1 36 Saw Cut, Remove and Replace Existing Pavement 1,500 s.y. $ $

Saw Cut, Remove and Replace Concrete Curb and Gutter (additional quantity not shown on plans - to be used only as directed by Owner) 1000 l.f. $ $

Saw Cut, Remove and Replace Concrete Curb and Gutter (as shown on plans) 75 l.f. $ $

39 Cut, Remove and Replace Concrete Alley Apron Turnout 80 s.y. $ $

Remove and Replace Concrete Residential Driveway Apron (not shown on plans - to be provided only at direction of the Owner) 65 s.y. $ $

Milling of Existing Asphalt, 6 feet wide along edge of pavement or work area to a depth of 1/2" below curb & gutter edge and with minimum milling depth of 1-1/2" (not shown on plans - to be used only at the direction of the Owner) 1,180 l.f. $ $

Bituminous Tack Coat over existing asphalt pavement (not shown on plans - to be used only at the direction of the Owner) 2,500 s.y. $ $

Hot shall Mix Asphalt, 9.5 mm, Type II, Superpave, 165 lb/sy (not shown on plans - resurfacing shall be used only at the direction of the Owner) 4,200 s.y. $ $

Remove and Replace Pavement Striping, Markings and Markers 1 l.s. $ $

New Concrete, slab on grade, 3000 psi (not shown on plans, to be used only if directed by Owner) 20 c.y. $ $

New Street Signs on Posts, complete and installed (contingency item - to be used only at the direction of the Owner) 10 ea. $ $

47 Relocate Existing Street Signs, complete and installed 5 ea. $ $

Walking Trail Clearing including Limbing Trees to 10' Height at Trail, Raking, Grubbing and Offsite Disposal of Debris 120 l.f. $ $

Walking Trail Grading Complete including Excavation, Embankment, Fine Grading, and Compaction of Walking Trail and Shoulders Area 120 l.f. $ $

Walking Trail Asphalt Milling, 4" thick & +/-6' wide over Geotextile nonwoven fabric (US Fabrics US-90NW or equal) 80 s.y. $ $

Bidder: _______________________ Page 2 of 4

BID REFERENCE NO. 23-050 Revised 01/18/2023 UNIT COST SCHEDULE - BID FORM Issued 01/05/2023

Addendum Item No. ITEM DESCRIPTION QUAN. UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL COST

Curb Inlet Removal & Replacement, COA STD 5003 (remove and rebuild existing curb inlets on W Lakeridge Dr near E Lakeridge Dr) 2 ea. $ $

15" RCP Removal including backfill, fine grading, and grassing (remove outfall pipe from existing curb inlet on W Lakeridge Dr north of E Lakeridge Dr) 1 l.s. $ $

15" RCP , 0' to 8' deep (on W Lakeridge Dr near E Lakeridge Dr) 140 l.f. $ $

Pavement Cut & Patch (on W Lakeridge Dr near E Lakeridge Dr) 109 s.y. $ $

Curb & Gutter Removal & Replacement (on W Lakeridge Dr near E Lakeridge Dr) 90 l.f. $ $

Connect to Existing Structure with new Storm Pipe, including rebuilding of structure walls as required (on W Lakeridge Dr near E Lakeridge Dr) 1 ea. $ $

Add.#1

Bypass pumping of sanitary sewer for a single location of sewer main replacement (contingency item, not shown on plans, to be used only if directed by Owner) 2 ea. $ $

$Summit Drive Total (with Addendum #1) =

Bidder: _______________________ Page 3 of 4

BID REFERENCE NO. 23-050 Revised 01/18/2023 UNIT COST SCHEDULE - BID FORM Issued 01/05/2023

Addendum Item No. ITEM DESCRIPTION QUAN. UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL COST

Add.#1

Add.#1 101 Sidewalk: Mobilization / Demobilization 1 l.s. $ $ Add.#1 102 Sidewalk: Insurance/Bonds as required by City 1 l.s. $ $ Add.#1 103 Sidewalk: Traffic Control, complete 1 l.s. $ $

Add.#1

Sidewalk: Erosion control complete for Summit Drive sidewalk construction including installation, maintenance, and removal of BMP's as needed 1 l.s. $ $

Add.#1

Clearing & Grubbing & Demolition & Debris Disposal (4 trees sta14+40, shrubs 15+20, shrubs 19+60, 2 trees 21+00) 1 l.s. $ $

Add.#1

Replace concrete driveway (COA Std 2012) incl. removal of existing driveway 3 ea. $ $

Add.#1 107 Concrete Sidewalk, 4" thick, 5' wide (COA Std 2034) 800 l.f. $ $

Add.#1

Concrete Sidewalk, 4" thick, width varies from 5' to 3' (COA Std 2034) 50 l.f. $ $

Add.#1 109 Concrete Sidewalk, 4" thick, 3' wide (COA Std 2034) 100 l.f. $ $

Add.#1

Concrete Alley Apron removal and replacement, complete (COA Std 2008) 110 s.y. $ $

Add.#1 111 Concrete header curb, 6-12" high (COA Std 2013, install as needed or as directed by Owner) 130 l.f. $ $

Add.#1 112 Handicap Ramp, Type B (COA Detail 2028) 2 ea. $ $ Add.#1 113 Handicap Ramp, Type D (COA Detail 2030) 2 ea. $ $ Add.#1 114 Handicap Ramp, Type D, Skewed (COA Detail 2031) 4 ea. $ $ Add.#1 115 Thermoplastic crosswalk, white (COA Detail 7017) 450 l.f. $ $ Add.#1 116 Thermoplastic stopbar, 24 inch, white (COA Detail 7017) 165 l.f. $ $ Add.#1 117 Remove existing striping (stopbars and crosswalks) 1 l.s. $ $

Add.#1

Adjust various utility boxes to grade (contingency item -perform at locations as directed by Owner) 20 ea. $ $

Add.#1 119 Relocate Existing Street Signs, complete and installed 8 ea. $ $

Add.#1

New Street Signs on Posts, complete and installed (contingency item - to be used only at the direction of the Owner) 5 ea. $ $

Add.#1

Relocate mailbox (contingency item - perform at locations as directed by Owner) 8 ea. $ $

Add.#1 122 Concrete, slab on grade, 3000 psi (contingency item -perform at locations as directed by Owner) 75 c.y. $ $

Add.#1

Cap existing landscape irrigation lines at limit of construction area within right-of-way, and remove existing irrigation pipes in construction area 1 l.s. $ $

Add.#1 125 Relocate Existing Light Pole and Fixture 3 ea. $ $ Add.#1 126 Relocate Existing Power Pole 1 ea. $ $

Add.#1 127 Remove and Replace Existing Chain Link Fencing, match existing height and materials 100 l.f. $ $

Add.#1 $

SIDEWALK ALTERNATE BID - SUMMIT DRIVE (no design plans are provided; sidewalk to be installed on south side of Summit from W Lakeridge to Pheasant) - Revision Issued 01/18/2023

Alternate Bid Sidewalk Total (addendum #1) =

Bidder: _______________________ Page 4 of 4

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

Albany Utilities

WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1 of 8

DIVISION I POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

SECTION 1 SCOPE AND INTENT .............................................I-1.1

1.01 Purpose .............................................................I-1.1

1.02 Delegation ..........................................................I-1.1

1.03 Variance ............................................................I-1.1

1.04 Amendments to the Specifications ....................................I-1.1

SECTION 2 DEFINITIONS ..................................................I-2.1

SECTION 3 DESIGN APPROVAL ..............................................I-3.1

3.01 General .............................................................I-3.1

3.02 Technical Review ....................................................I-3.1

3.03 Plan Processing .....................................................I-3.1

3.04 Approval by Regulatory Agencies .....................................I-3.2

3.05 Period of Plan Approval..............................................I-3.2

SECTION 4 EASEMENTS AND DEEDED PROPERTY ................................I-4.1

4.01 General .............................................................I-4.1

4.02 On-Site Easement ....................................................I-4.1

4.03 Off-Site Easement ...................................................I-4.1

4.04 Easement Size .......................................................I-4.2

4.05 Deeded Property .....................................................I-4.2

SECTION 5 INSTALLATION .................................................I-5.1

5.01 General..............................................................I-5.1

5.02 Utility Contractor...................................................I-5.1

5.03 Albany Utilities Installation .......................................I-5.1

5.04 Insurance Requirements ..............................................I-5.1

5.05 Inspection ..........................................................I-5.1

5.06 Testing..............................................................I-5.2

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DIVISION I POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

SECTION 6 CONNECTING TO ALBANY UTILITY SYSTEMS .........................I-6.1

6.01 General..............................................................I-6.1

6.02 Connection to Existing Systems ......................................I-6.1

SECTION 7 SYSTEM ACCEPTANCE.............................................I-7.1

7.01 General..............................................................I-7.1

7.02 Final Inspection ....................................................I-7.1

7.03 Warranty.............................................................I-7.1

7.04 Final Acceptance.....................................................I-7.1

DIVISION II DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 1 DESIGN AND PLAN PREPARATION..................................II-1.1

1.01 General ............................................................II-1.1

1.02 Licensed Professionals .............................................II-1.1

1.03 Reference Documents and Standards ..................................II-1.1

1.04 Plan Requirements ..................................................II-1.2

1.05 Modifications to Plans .............................................II-1.2

1.06 As-Built Drawings ..................................................II-1.3

SECTION 2 WATER DISTRIBUTION ..........................................II-2.1

2.01 General ............................................................II-2.1

2.02 Design Usage Rates and Hydraulics ..................................II-2.1

2.03 Water Line Material and Size .......................................II-2.2

2.04 Water Line Location ................................................II-2.2

2.05 Fire Hydrant Location and Spacing ..................................II-2.3

2.06 Valve Size and Location.............................................II-2.3

2.07 Water Line Depth ...................................................II-2.4

2.08 Thrust Restraint ...................................................II-2.5

2.09 Water Meters and Backflow Prevention ...............................II-2.5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 3 of 8

DIVISION III MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 1 DUCTILE IRON PIPE AND FITTINGS .............................III-1.1

1.01 Pipe Classification ..............................................III-1.1

1.02 C900 PVC Pipe.....................................................III-1.1

1.03 Fitting Classification ...........................................III-1.1

1.04 Gaskets and Bolted Connections ...................................III-1.2

1.05 Coatings and Linings .............................................III-1.3

1.06 Pipe Marking .....................................................III-1.3

1.07 PVC Pipe .........................................................III-1.3

SECTION 2 PIPE AND FITTINGS...........................................III-2.1

2.01 Pipe Classification ..............................................III-2.1

2.02 Fittings .........................................................III-2.1

SECTION 3 VALVES .....................................................III-3.1

3.01 Gate Valve .......................................................III-3.1

3.02 Butterfly Valve ..................................................III-3.2

3.03 Corporation Valve ................................................III-3.3

3.04 Curb Stop ........................................................III-3.4

3.06 Combination Air/Vacuum Release Valve .............................III-3.5

3.07 Valve Box.........................................................III-3.6

SECTION 4 TAPPING SLEEVES.............................................III-4.1

4.01 Tapping Sleeve ...................................................III-4.1

4.02 Tapping Saddle ...................................................III-4.1

SECTION 5 HYDRANTS ...................................................III-5.1

5.01 Fire Hydrants ....................................................III-5.1

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DIVISION III MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 6 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS .....................................III-6.1

6.01 Stabilization Stone ..............................................III-6.1

6.02 Detection / Locate Wire...........................................III-6.1

6.03 Underground Utility Marking Tape..................................III-6.1

6.04 Other Materials...................................................III-6.1

DIVISION IV CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS

SECTION 1 GENERAL .....................................................IV-1.1

1.01 Contractor License ................................................IV-1.1

1.02 Utility Notification ..............................................IV-1.1

1.03 Work Commencement .................................................IV-1.1

1.04 Miscellaneous Standards ...........................................IV-1.1

SECTION 2 INSTALLATION ................................................IV-2.1

2.01 Pipe Bedding ......................................................IV-2.1

2.02 Pipe, Fitting, Valve and Fire Hydrant Installation.................IV-2.1

2.03 Thrust Blocking ...................................................IV-2.2

2.04 Pipe and Valve Identification .....................................IV-2.2

SECTION 3 TESTING .....................................................IV-3.1

3.01 General ...........................................................IV-3.1

3.02 Hydrostatic .......................................................IV-3.1

SECTION 4 DISINFECTION ................................................IV-4.1

4.01 General ...........................................................IV-4.1

4.02 Initial Flushing ..................................................IV-4.1

4.03 Chlorination and Flushing .........................................IV-4.2

4.04 Disinfection Testing ..............................................IV-4.2

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DIVISION IV CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS

SECTION 5 WATER USE ...................................................IV-5.1

5.01 General ...........................................................IV-5.1

5.02 Use of Water through Hydrants .....................................IV-5.1

5.03 Un-availability of Hydrant Meter Assemblies .......................IV-5.1

LIST OF DETAILS

Detail No. II 2.04 Long Side Service

Detail No. II 2.04A Short Side Service

Detail No. II 2.08 Thrust Restraint

Detail No. III 3.05 Combination Air / Vacuum Release Valve

Detail No. III 6.02 Pipe Detection / Locating Wire

Detail No. III 5.01 Typical Fire Hydrant Installation

Detail No. III 3.06 Valve Box

Detail No. II 2.07 Pipe Depth

Detail No. IV 2.01 Typical Pipe Bedding

Detail No. IV 2.03 Thrust Block Dimensions

Appendix A Water Distribution System Addition Submittal

Appendix B Technical Review Checklist – General

Appendix C Technical Review Checklist - Water Distribution

Appendix D Hydrostatic Test Report

Appendix E Water Construction Acceptance Letter

Appendix F Final Inspection Report

DIVISION I POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Page I-1.1

SECTION 1: SCOPE AND INTENT

1.01 Purpose

A. The purpose of this document is to set forth the uniform policies, procedures, design requirements, material requirements and construction standards of the COA/Albany Utility as to comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws for the installation of water distribution systems.

1.02 Delegation

A. COA/Albany Utility shall review and approve the design and installation of water distribution systems that will be owned and maintained by Albany Utilities.

B. COA/Albany Utility shall review the design and installation of water distribution systems that will remain privately owned to assure compliance with applicable regulations.

C. The delegation of review and approval to the COA/Albany Utility is limited to the following.

1. Additions to the existing water distribution system.

1.03 Variance

Under special conditions beyond the control of parties involved, COA/Albany Utility may vary from the specifications herein. The Utilities Operations Director or designee shall authorize any variance in writing.

1.04 Amendments to the Specifications

A. COA/Albany Utility shall amend the Standard Specifications for Water Distribution Systems, as determined necessary to improve the systems’ performance and integrity. The Albany Utilities shall approve amendments in writing.

B. The Utilities Operations Director or designee shall amend the Standard Specifications for Water Distribution Systems as required due to changes in applicable regulations.

DIVISION I POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Page I-2.1

SECTION 2: DEFINITIONS

The listed words or acronyms shall mean the following:

ANSI: American National Standards Institute.

ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials.

AU: Albany Utilities

AWWA: American Water Works Association.

BFP: Backflow Preventer

COA: City of Albany

CTS: Copper Tube Size

Design Engineer: The engineer or surveyor under whose direction the development plans submitted for review were prepared. Design Engineer shall be a Georgia Licensed Professional Engineer (or Georgia Licensed Registered Land Surveyor) having knowledge of water distribution systems.

Developer: Any person, firm, corporation, association or partnership or any agent thereof who undertakes or proposes to undertake the development of land so as to constitute a residential subdivision, apartment complex, condominium or commercial/industrial/ institutional establishment.

Diameter: Nominal inside diameter of pipe excluding bituminous or epoxy bonded coating thickness.

DIP: Ductile iron pipe.

Easement: Non-profitable interest in land owned by another that entitles its holder to a specific limited use.

Georgia EPD: State of Georgia, Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division.

gpm: Gallons per minute.

No. 57 Stone: Class I embedment or backfill material consisting of manufactured aggregates (crushed stone) in accordance with ASTM D 2321-89 (Reapproved 1995) and ASTM D 2487-00. Percent passing sieve sizes are as follows: 100% passes 1- 1/2", < or 10% passes No. 4 and < 5% passes No. 200.

Pavement: Any asphalt, concrete, gravel or dirt surface including curbs and sidewalks used by vehicles and/or pedestrians.

psi: Pounds per square inch.

PVC: Polyvinyl chloride.

USC-FCCC: University of California – Foundation for Cross Connection Control

DIVISION I POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Page I-2.3

SECTION 2: DEFINITIONS

Rock: Solid material being greater than one (1) cubic yard in size which by actual demonstration cannot, in the opinion of the COA/Albany Utility Engineer, be reasonably excavated and which must be systematically drilled and blasted or broken by power-operated hammer, hydraulic rock breaker or expansive compounds.

Rock Excavation: Removal of solid material, as the above specifies, and does not necessarily correspond to “rock” as implied by the names of geologic formations.

Sanitary Sewer System: Multiple pipes, manholes and other components that convey sewage and to which storm water and ground water are not intentionally admitted.

SCADA: Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system.

Service Connection: Fitting(s) connecting a water service line from a property (lot) to a water main.

Service Line: Pressurized pipe extending from a water main to a water meter or pressurized pipe extending from a water main to a fire hydrant.

Sewage: The combination of water-carried wastes from residential housing, institutional facilities, and commercial and industrial complexes together with such groundwater, surface water, and storm water as may inadvertently be present.

Sewer: A pipe or conduit that conveys sewage.

Sewer Main: Sewer to which one or more laterals are connected.

Sewer Outfall: Sewer to which one or more sewer mains are connected.

Sewer Trunk: Sewer to which one or more sewer mains or sewer outfalls are connected and discharges into a Water Reclamation Facility Suitable Soil: Soil that conforms to and as recommended by ASTM D 2321-89 (Reapproved 1995) and ASTM D 2487-00 and that is free of organic and/or deleterious material, expansive clay and rock fragments larger than three (3) inches.

UL: Underwriters Laboratory

Utility Contractor: Georgia Licensed Utility Contractor in accordance with the Official Code of Georgia, Chapter 43.

Water Distribution System: Pressurized pipes, valves and other components that convey potable water.

WTP: Water Treatment Plant

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SECTION 3: DESIGN APPROVAL

3.01 General

A. The design of water distribution systems shall conform to the specifications herein.

B. Concurrent with plan submittal, the Design Engineer shall provide a completed Water Distribution Addition Submittal form.

3.02 Technical Review

A. Proposed water distribution system and plans shall be reviewed by COA/Albany Utility under the supervision of a Georgia Licensed Professional Engineer for technical adequacy and conformance to applicable requirements to determine that the systems are suitable for construction.

B. Upon receipt of a proposed development, COA/Albany Utility shall perform a feasibility study to determine whether the existing water distribution system has sufficient capacity to supply the development. The following review shall be completed.

Water Distribution System

1. The latest 12 months of reported production from the supplying WTP shall be examined to determine an average monthly production rate. A proposed development, whose supply requirement would cause the WTP to exceed the Georgia EPD permitted production rate, shall not be connected to the COA/Albany Utility water distribution system.

2. Pressure and flow from the contributing water distribution system shall be examined to determine whether the additional supply requirement will adversely affect the surrounding system. A proposed development, whose supply requirement would adversely affect the surrounding system, shall not be connected to the COA/Albany Utility water distribution system.

C. COA/Albany Utility review comments shall be marked on Technical Review Checklists and noted on development plans in the color red (Red Line Comments).

3.03 Plan Processing

A. Water distribution system plans shall be submitted to the City of Albany Engineering Department. Two (2) separate sets of water distribution system plans are required for each submittal during the City of Albany / Albany Utilities review process.

B. The Design Engineer shall address all review comments. Plans containing the original Red Line Comments shall accompany each re-submittal.

C. Four (4) separate sets of water distribution system plans shall be required for final approval.

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SECTION 3: DESIGN APPROVAL

3.04 Approval by Regulatory Agencies

A. The Developer’s Engineer shall address all deficiencies and resubmit plans in accordance with Division I, Sections 3.02 and 3.03. Plans shall not be approved until all deficiencies have been addressed to the satisfaction of the Utilities Operations Director or designee

B. Note that plan approval by the Utilities Operations Director or designee shall not be construed, in any manner, to relieve the Developer of his responsibility for strict compliance with the specifications herein and any applicable laws and regulations.

C. Installation of water distribution systems shall not commence on any development until COA/Albany Utility has granted final approval of water distribution system plans.

D. The COA/Albany Utility plan processing sequence shall be as follows:

1.Developer submits water plans to City of Albany / Albany Utilities. Two (2) sets of plans, as detailed in Division II, Section 1, are required to initiate the review process.

2.City of Albany / Albany Utilities Personnel review plans for technical adequacy.

3.If no comments or changes, the plans shall be approved.

4.If Redline Comments are made, the Developer shall pick up the plans and address the Redline Comments or changes.

5.The plans shall be re-submitted for approval.

E. Note that other agencies may have regulatory authority and the Developer is responsible for obtaining other agency approval.

3.05 Period of Plan Approval

The approval period of water distribution system plans shall be six (6) months.

Approved plans that are not initiated or are inactive for a six (6) month period shall become invalid. Should an approved plan be invalidated, COA/Albany Utility will determine whether the plan is still valid or whether a new system design is required.

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SECTION 4: EASEMENTS AND DEEDED PROPERTY

4.01 General

A. Components of water distribution systems to be owned by the COA/Albany Utility shall be situated within a street right-of-way.

B. The following water distribution system components, to be owned by the COA/Albany Utility, shall be situated within an easement that is granted to the COA/Albany Utility when a street right-of-way is not available.

1. Water main.

2. Water meter

3. Water service.

4. Fire hydrant.

5. Other components required by the COA/Albany Utility.

C. An easement shall not encroach into a structure’s foundation and shall be clear of all obstructions not associated with the water system including but not limited to construction debris, pavement, fencing and trees.

4.02 On-Site Easement

A. "On-site" easements are those easements falling within the boundaries of the current phase of the development that are shown on the plat and are recorded through the process of recording the final plat.

B. The Developer shall grant to the COA/Albany Utility the exclusive right to construct, reconstruct, operate, maintain, repair, replace, improve, alter, remove, relocate and inspect water distribution systems that are situated over, across and under the land wherein the water distribution systems lie on the Developer’s property.

4.03 Off-Site Easement

1.“Off-site” easements are those easements falling outside the boundaries of the current phase of the development and shall be provided by the Developer and recorded by the City of Albany for each property owner.

Easements through property owned by the developer, including water lines that will be included in later phases of the same project, must be treated as routine off-site easements.

2.“Off-site” easements shall be negotiated and acquired by the Developer with the property owner.

3. Construction of “off-site” water distribution systems shall not begin until all off-site easements for system completion are acquired and received by the City of Albany.

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SECTION 4: EASEMENTS AND DEEDED PROPERTY

4.04 Easement Size

A. The minimum width of a permanent on-site/off-site easement associated with water distribution system and components shall be 20 feet.

B. The minimum size of an easement associated with a water meter assembly shall be 20 feet by 30 feet.

C. Easement width or size may be increased or decreased at the discretion of the City of Albany / Albany Utilities.

4.05 Deeded Property

A. The size or width of deeded property shall be determined by the City of Albany / Albany Utilities.

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SECTION 5: INSTALLATION

5.01 General

A. The installation of all water distribution systems or additions shall be in accordance with the approved plans and specifications herein.

B. A set of plans stamped approved by the City of Albany / Albany Utilities shall be present on the job site whenever work is being performed on the water distribution system.

5.02 Utility Contractor

A. A licensed Utility Contractor shall install water distribution systems.

B. Prior to commencing construction activities on a proposed water distribution system, the City of Albany / Albany Utilities shall receive a copy of the Utility Contractor’s License.

5.03 COA/Albany Utilities Installation

A. The COA/Albany Utilities shall perform the following system components installation at a cost to the Developer/Owner.

1. The COA/Albany Utility will provide, at a cost to the Developer, the main tap and valve that will ultimately be the tie-in point between the Albany Utilities water distribution system and the system being constructed.

2. The installation of residential water service lines and meter boxes can be performed by Albany Utilities at a cost to the property owner or can be performed by the Developer’s Utility Contractor with approval by the COA/Albany Utility.

5.04 Insurance Requirements

A. Utility Contractors performing work on COA/Albany Utility funded or partially funded projects shall comply with current City of Albany insurance and bonding requirements.

B. Companies such as railroads, electric power suppliers, natural gas suppliers, etc. may require Utility Contractors to furnish insurance, in addition to City of Albany requirements when crossing their respective easements. The Utility Contractor shall provide such insurance as required.

5.05 Inspection

A. A COA/Albany Utility Inspector, under the supervision of a Georgia Licensed Professional Engineer, shall inspect water distribution systems during all phases of construction to ensure the systems are being constructed in accordance with the plans approved by the COA/Albany Utility and specifications herein.

B. The Developer shall provide the COA/Albany Utility Engineering Projects Manager or Inspector a 48-hour notice prior to commencing construction on a water distribution system.

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SECTION 5: INSTALLATION

5.05 Inspection

C. The Developer/Utility Contractor shall, at all times, permit and facilitate inspection of work by Albany Utilities. The presence of a COA/Albany Utility Inspector or Engineering Projects Manager on the site of work shall not be construed to, in any manner, relieve the Developer/Utility Contractor of their responsibility for strict compliance with the approved plans and specifications herein.

D. The COA/Albany Utility Inspector shall not change or modify the approved water distribution plans or specifications herein without written approval from the Department Director or Engineering Projects Manager.

E. The COA/Albany Utility Inspector shall inform the Developer/Utility Contractor when construction is deficient from the approved plans and specifications herein. Deficiencies shall be addressed in a timely manner as determined by the Albany Utilities Inspector. Construction activities and other pertinent information shall be recorded on an Inspection Report included in Appendix E.

F. Deficiencies not addressed in a timely manner shall be justification for COA/Albany Utility to stop work on a project. The COA/Albany Utility Engineering Projects Manager shall issue a Stop Work Order to the Developer/Utility Contractor in writing. Continued work on a project after being issued a Stop Work Order shall be justification to inform the appropriate legal counsel or the City of Albany / Dougherty County Government Agency for necessary enforcement actions.

5.06 Testing

A. Water distribution systems shall be subjected to hydrostatic testing as detailed in Division IV. Testing shall be performed at the expense of the developer.

B. The COA/Albany Utility shall be given a 48-hour notice prior to any testing.

A COA/Albany Utility Engineering Projects Manager or Inspector shall witness all testing.

C. Results of tests performed by testing companies shall be provided to the COA/Albany Utility Engineering Projects Manager.

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SECTION 6: CONNECTING TO ALBANY UTILITY SYSTEMS

6.01 General

A. Provided the Developer has complied with the terms of these Policies and Procedures and the installed water distribution system is in accordance with the approved plans and specifications herein, the COA/Albany Utility shall allow the Developer to connect the new system(s) into the Albany Utilities system(s).

6.02 Connection to Existing Systems

A. The COA/Albany Utility Engineering Projects Manager or Inspector shall be notified at least 48-hours in advance of connecting to the Albany Utilities water distribution system. At no time shall an Albany Utilities valve be operated without the presence of a COA/ Albany Utilities Representative.

B. A COA/ Albany Utilities Inspector shall be present during connection of the Developer’s water system to the Albany Utility water distribution system. Prior to installation, a COA/ Albany Utilities Inspector shall approve all materials supplied by the Developer to be used in making the connection.

C. Upon completing a water distribution system connection, the Developer’s system shall be valved-off and/or immediately plugged, respectively, until Final Acceptance.

D. Should an unauthorized connection or connection without the presence of a COA/Albany Utility Inspector be made to the Albany Utility water distribution system, the Developer shall be subject to a fine and/or refusal of service.

Under any circumstance, the Developer shall expose and thoroughly clean all piping and components of the connection for inspection by Albany Utilities.

Noncompliant connections and/or damage to the Albany Utility water distribution system shall be repaired/replaced in conformance with the approved plans and specifications herein at the expense of the Developer.

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SECTION 7: SYSTEM ACCEPTANCE

7.01 General

Acceptance of the Developer’s water distribution system shall be considered by Albany Utilities at such time as the Developer has met all terms and conditions of the specifications herein.

7.02 Final Inspection

Prior to final acceptance, a COA/Albany Utility Inspector shall perform a final inspection of the water distribution system after all pavement is installed. The final inspection shall determine the proper installation of valves boxes and concrete collars, fire hydrants and meter boxes. Results of the inspection shall be recorded on a Final Inspection Report and is included in Appendix H.

Deficiencies encountered shall be immediately addressed and an additional final inspection shall be required.

7.03 Warranty

The Developer shall warrant the development’s water distribution system and hold Albany Utilities whole harmless against all costs, expenses and losses, including, without limitation, incidental and consequential damages, resulting from any defects in the Developer’s water distribution system, including without limitation, defects in material and workmanship, which are discovered or arise within a minimum period of one (1) year beginning on the date of final acceptance by Albany Utilities. A longer warranty period may be required on certain material requirements and/or construction standards as indicated in the specifications.

7.04 Final Acceptance

A. Final acceptance of the Developer’s water distribution system by Albany Utilities shall be when written, signed and dated by the Utilities Department Director and the Engineering Projects Manager.

B. Upon issuance of Final Acceptance Letter, the Developer’s new water system(s) may be opened to the Albany Utilities water distribution system(s). The actual operating of the Albany Utility valve shall be performed by Albany Utility personnel.

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SECTION 1: DESIGN AND PLAN REQUIREMENTS

1.01 General

The design and plan preparation of water distribution systems shall conform to the specifications herein.

1.02 Licensed Professionals

A. Water distribution system design and plan preparation for a residential subdivision or parts thereof on a Developer’s property shall be performed by a Georgia Licensed Professional Engineer (or Georgia Licensed Registered Land Surveyor) who has sufficient knowledge to properly perform the design.

B. Water distribution system design and plan preparation for property off-site of a Developer’s property shall be performed by a Georgia Licensed Professional Engineer who has sufficient knowledge to properly perform the design.

C. Water distribution system design and plan preparation for commercial or industrial property shall be performed by a Georgia Licensed Professional Engineer who has sufficient knowledge to properly perform the design.

D. The professional performing the design and preparing the plans shall seal each plan sheet with their stamp and sign their name across the stamp.

1.03 Reference Documents and Standards

General methods of design and construction shall conform to the specifications herein and the following. When standards conflict with one another, the Albany Utility Engineering Projects Manager shall determine the applicable standard.

A Georgia EPD, Minimum Standards for Public Water Systems, May 2000.

B. Georgia EPD, Rules and Regulations for Water Quality Control, Chapter 391-3- 6, latest effective date.

C. Utility Accommodations Policy and Standards, Georgia Department of Transportation, Office of Utilities, latest edition.

D. American Water Works Association, latest editions.

E. University of Southern California Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research, Manual for Cross-Connection Control. latest edition

F. American National Standards Institute Standards, latest editions.

G. American Society for Testing and Materials Standards, latest editions.

H. Georgia Department of Transportation specifications and regulations, latest edition.

I. American Society of Mechanical Engineers standards, latest edition.

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1.04 Plan Requirements

A. Water distribution system plans shall be comprised of the following sheets as required. Each sheet should be 24 inches by 36 inches in size.

1. Cover Sheet.

2. Site Plan Sheet.

3. Grading Plan Sheet.

4. Storm Water System Plan Sheet.

5. Water Distribution System Plan Sheet.

6. Water Distribution System Details and Construction Notes Sheet.

7. Sanitary Sewer System Plan Sheet.

8. Sanitary Sewer System Profile Sheet.

9. Sanitary Sewer System Details and Construction Notes Sheet.

10. Sanitary Sewer Lift Station Plan and Cross-Section Sheet.

11. Sanitary Sewer Lift Station Details and Construction Notes.

12. Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan Sheet.

13. Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Detail Sheet.

B. Water distribution system plan sheets shall be prepared and include as a minimum the information detailed on the Technical Review Checklist.

C. Concurrent with the initial submittal of water distribution system to Albany Utilities, a completed Water Distribution Addition Submittal form shall be submitted. The Albany Utilities/COA plan review process shall not commence until the Water Distribution Addition Submittal form is received.

1.05 Modifications to Plans

Water distribution system plans approved by the Albany Utilities/COA shall not be modified or deviated from during construction unless the Albany Utilities Department Director or the Engineering Projects Manager approves modifications or deviations in writing.

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1.06 As-Built Drawings

A. As-Built Drawings of the installed water distribution system shall be prepared and sealed in accordance with Division II, Section 1.01.

B. As-Built Drawings shall be completed upon connecting the developments water distribution system to the City of Albany/Albany Utilities distribution system.

C. As-Built Drawings shall show all street names, right-of-way widths, related easements, lot number, location, size and material of all water distribution system components. Measurements shall be shown between valves, hydrants and any other related appurtenance in feet and inches.

D. As-Built Drawings shall be prepared using a survey that ties the development’s water distribution system horizontally and vertically to the following state plane coordinate system or as amended by Albany Utilities/COA.

Horizontal Control: North American Datum 83.

Vertical Control: National Geodetic Vertical Data 88.

Grid Zone: Georgia West 1002.

E. The following certification shall be included on the As-Built Drawings and signed by the Design Engineer:

“I certify that the water distribution system depicted by this As-Built Drawing was constructed in accordance with the plans approved by Albany Utilities/COA.

The information submitted on this As-Built Drawing is to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate and complete.”

F. The Developer’s water distribution system shall not be considered complete until the As-Built Drawings have been reviewed and approved by the Albany Utilities Department Director and Engineering Project Manager. Note that one (1) reproducible set of the approved As-Built Drawings shall be submitted to the Engineer Project Manager. The approved As-Built Drawings shall also be submitted to the Engineer Project Manager in digital format (AUTOCAD Version 14 or newer version).

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SECTION 2: WATER DISTRIBUTION

2.01 General

A. The following section shall be used as a guideline for the design of water mains and service lines that will supply residential, apartment, commercial and industrial complexes.

B. Albany Utilities may require the above referenced complexes to have multiple connection points to water mains.

C. The following certification shall be made by the Design Engineer and included with Water Distribution System construction notes:

“I certify that the proposed water distribution system has been designed in accordance with the Albany Utilities Specification document titled “Standard Specifications for Water Distribution Systems”, latest Edition including all amendments.

2.02 Design Usage Rates and Hydraulics

A. Design shall be based on the following average daily domestic usage rates.

Daily usage rates may be increased or decreased at the discretion of the Engineer Project Manager.

1. Residential House: 300 gallons per day per connection.

2. Apartment and Mobile Home: 233 gallons per day per unit.

3. Hotel and Motel: 126 gallon per day per room.

4. Commercial and Industrial: Indicate as required.

B. Indicate on plans whether structures require fire suppression systems. If so, then indicate the required fire suppression system usage rate (gallons per minute).

C. The designed system shall provide for the following fire flow demands in the development.

1. Residential Area: 750 gallons per minute.

2. Commercial/Industrial Area: 1,000 gallons per minute.

D. The following range of supply pressures shall be assumed when sizing system components.

Pressure (min.): 20 psi.

Pressure (max.): 150 psi.

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2.03 Water Line Material and Size

A. Water mains and associated fittings shall be ductile iron or C900 PVC with a minimum diameter of six (6) inches.

B. Water main pipe assembly shall be push-on joint unless indicated otherwise.

C. Water main pipe assembly in a bore casing shall be restrained joint unless indicated otherwise.

D. Service line supplying a single fire hydrant within the right-of way shall be ductile iron with a minimum diameter of six (6) inches.

E. Service line serving one (1) residential lot shall be (cts) polyethylene tubing with a minimum diameter of one (1) inch.

F. Service line serving two (2) residential lots shall be (cts) polyethylene tubing with a minimum diameter of two (2) inch. The service line shall be fitted with 2” ball valve and 2” x 1” x 1” reducing tee. The service lines, coming from the tee, shall have a minimum diameter of one (1) inch.

G. Service line serving commercial/industrial buildings shall be (cts) polyethylene tubing with a minimum diameter of one (1) inch and a maximum diameter of two (2) inches or ductile iron sized as necessary for the demand.

2.04 Water Line Location

A. Situate water mains outside of pavement, within street right-of-way when possible, at five (5) feet beyond the back of curb or edge of pavement or at a location approved by the Engineering Projects Manager.

B. Situate water mains on the north and east sides of streets when possible.

C. Water mains shall have a minimum ten (10) foot horizontal separation from any sewer.

D. Water mains shall have a minimum depth of 4 foot of cover between top of pipe and finished grade. REFER TO DETAIL # II-2.07

E. Water mains constructed parallel to streams shall be located such that the nearest area of disturbed soil is greater than 25 feet from the stream bank.

F. A service line supplying a single lot shall be located nearest a respective property boundary as practical.

G. A service line serving two (2) lots, from the water main to the meter, shall be located in-line with the lots’ common property boundary.

H. No water main shall be constructed on solid waste landfills.

I. No water main or shall be constructed to serve a structure that is constructed on or to be constructed on a solid waste landfill.

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J. Each water main and service line shall be locatable. C900 PVC water main shall be installed with a minimum of #8 copper wire, suitable for underground burial. The wire shall be affixed to the water main by acceptable means for the entire length or run of pipe. REFER TO DETAIL #III 6.02

2.05 Fire Hydrant Location and Spacing

A. Hydrants shall be situated within the street’s right-of-way adjacent to the right-of-way boundary.

B. A hydrant shall be situated at the end of each cul-de-sac or dead end street.

C. Fire hydrants servicing residential areas shall be spaced a maximum of 500 feet or less as measured along the edge of pavement, or as specified by the Engineering Project Manager.

D. Fire hydrants servicing commercial and industrial areas shall be spaced a maximum of 300 feet or less as measured along the edge of pavement, or as specified by the Engineering Project Manager.

2.06 Valve Size and Location

A. Valves shall be of the same size as the pipe in which the valve is situated, unless noted otherwise.

B. A corporation valve shall be situated at the tap location into a water main for a one (1) inch or two (2) inch service line, by means of a direct tap or tapping saddle.

C. A ball valve shall be situated at the terminating end of a service line. The ball valve shall be situated within a meter box, vault or valve box.

D. Gate valves shall be situated in-line with water mains as follows, unless noted otherwise.