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SECTION 01011

SITE CONDITIONS

PART 1: GENERAL

1.01 SITE INVESTIGATION AND REPRESENTATION

A. The Contractor acknowledges that he has satisfied himself as to the nature and location of the work; the general and local conditions, particularly those bearing upon availability of transportation, disposal, handling and storage of materials, availability of labor, water, electric power, roads, and uncertainties of weather, or similar physical conditions at the site; the conformation and conditions of the ground: the character of equipment and facilities needed preliminary to and during the prosecution of the work and all other matters which can in any way affect the work or the cost thereof under this Contract.

B. The Contractor further acknowledges that he has satisfied himself as to the character, quality, and quantity of surface and subsurface materials to be encountered from inspecting the site and from evaluating information derived from other work performed in the area, as well as from information presented herein as a part of these Contract Documents. Any failure by the Contractor to acquaint himself with all the available information will not relieve him from responsibility for properly estimating the difficulty or cost of successfully performing the work. Neither the Owner nor the Engineer assume responsibility for any conclusion or interpretation made by the Contractor on the basis of the information made available by the Owner or the Engineer.

C. Any ground profiles shown on the Plans were plotted from field and/or aerial surveys.

1.02 RESPONSIBILITY FOR UTILITY PROPERTIES AND SERVICE

A. Known utilities and structures adjacent to or encountered in the work are shown on the Drawings. The locations shown are taken from existing records and the best information available from existing plans; however, it is expected that there may be some discrepancies and omissions in the locations and quantities of utilities and structures shown. Those shown are for the convenience of the Contractor only, and no responsibility is assumed by either the Owner or the Engineer for their accuracy or completeness.

B. Neither the Owner nor his officers or agents shall be responsible to the

Contractor for damages as a result of the Contractor's failure to protect utilities encountered in the work.

C. The Contractor shall at all times provide unobstructed access to fire hydrants, underground conduit, manholes, and water or gas valve boxes.

D Where the Contractor's operations could cause damage which might result in considerable expense, loss, and inconvenience when his operations are adjacent to or near railway, telegraph, telephone, television, power, oil, gas, water, sewer, irrigation, or other systems, no operations shall be commenced until the Contractor has made all arrangements necessary for the protection of these utilities and services.

E. The Contractor shall notify all utility offices that are affected by the construction operation at least 5 days in advance of commencing construction operations.

The Contractor shall not expose any utility without first obtaining permission from the affected agency. Once permission has been granted, locate and, if necessary, expose and provide temporary support for all existing underground utilities in advance of operations.

F. The Contractor shall be solely and directly responsible to the Owners and operators of such utility properties for any damage, injury, expense, loss, inconvenience, delay, suits, actions. or claims of any character brought because of any injuries or damage that may result from the construction operations under this Contract.

G. In the event of interruption to domestic water, sewer, storm drain, or other utility services as a result of accidental breakage due to construction operations, the Contractor shall promptly notify the proper authority and cooperate with said authority in restoration of service as promptly as possible and bear all costs of repair. In no event shall interruption of any water or utility service be allowed unless prior approval is granted by the owner of the utility.

H. The Contractor shall replace, at his own expense, any and all other existing utilities or structures removed or damaged during construction, unless otherwise provided for in these Contract Documents.

I. Where existing utility lines or structures are so located as to physically conflict with utility lines to be constructed under this Contract, the utility line shall be adjusted as directed by the Engineer to relieve the conflict. Such relocations shall be considered as required by this CONTRACT with no additional payment except to adjust for actual unit quantity installed as indicated by individual bid items listed in the proposal.

J. The Contractor shall give immediate notice to the Engineer, the Owner and the owner of the utility (where applicable) when a physical conflict is determined to exist. Any delays resulting from the required relocations of the utilities are the responsibility of the Contractor.

K. Where existing utility lines or structures are so located as to interfere with the Contractor’s prosecution of the work, but do not physically conflict with completed valves, fire hydrants or other improvements to be constructed under this Contract, any modification, alteration, or relocation of interfering utility, either permanent or temporary, shall be accomplished at the expense of the Contractor.

L. The contractor shall give immediate notice to the Engineer and the Owner of the utility when an interference is determined to exist and shall obtain approval to relocate such utility or to discontinue service therein from the Engineer and the owner of the utility. The owner of the utility shall have the right to do all work required to discontinue, relocate, and replace interfering utilities and charge the Contractor for all costs thereof. When approved by the Engineer and the owner of the utility, all work required to discontinue, relocate, and replace interfering utilities may be done by, or arranged for, by the Contractor. All such discontinuance, relocation, and replacement shall be accomplished in accordance with all requirements of the owner of the utility.

M. When notified by the Contractor that an interference or conflict has been determined to exist, the Engineer will determine whether such interference shall be considered as required by construction or as incidental to construction.

1.03 INTERFERING STRUCTURES

A. Take necessary precautions to prevent damage to existing structures whether on the surface, aboveground, or underground. An attempt has been made to show major structures on the Plans. While the information has been compiled from the best available sources, its completeness and accuracy cannot be guaranteed, and it is presented as a guide to avoid known possible difficulties.

B. Protect existing structures from damage, whether or not they lie within the right-of-way or the limits of the easements obtained by the Owner. Where existing structures must he removed to properly carry out the work, or are damaged during the work, they shall be restored at the Contractor's own expense to at least their original condition and to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

C. The Contractor may, with the approval of the Engineer and without additional compensation, remove and replace in a condition as good as or better than original, any small interfering structures such as fences and signposts that interfere with the Contractor's operations.

1.04 FIELD RELOCATION

A. During the progress of the work, minor relocations of the work may be necessary. Such relocations shall be made only by direction of the Engineer. If existing structures are encountered that will prevent construction as shown, notify the Engineer before continuing with the work in order that the Engineer may make such field revisions as necessary to avoid conflict with the existing structures. If the Contractor should fail to notify the Engineer when an existing structure is encountered and proceeds with the work despite this interference, he shall be responsible for any damage that may occur.

1.05 LAND MONUMENTS

A. The Contractor shall preserve or replace any existing Federal, State, County, City, and private land monuments encountered. All monument replacement by the Contractor shall be performed by a land surveyor licensed in the State of Texas.

1.06 CONSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHS

A. The term “photograph” as used herein refers to a photographic view, including similar exposures taken to assure the usefulness of the photographic record, All photographs shall be taken in color, not black and white.

B. The Contractor shall provide photo documentation of the existing conditions prior to start of construction. The same views shall be rephotographed upon completion of all construction activities. One copy of this documentation shall be provided to the engineer. Detailed video tape is the preferred method for documenting the existing conditions.

1.07 PAYMENT

A. The work specified in this Section shall be considered incidental and payment will be included as part of the appropriate lump sum or unit prices specified in the Bid Form.

END OF SECTION

SECTION 01014

PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

1.01 SCOPE OF WORK

A. The General Contractor in executing the work, shall maintain all work areas on and off the site free from environmental pollution that would be in violation of any Federal, State, or local regulations. It important to note that this work shall include all work related to NOA/SWPP required submittals and costs. The Contractor is instructed to include cost of the NOA/SWPP requirements as part of the unit cost of the water line since it will be considered incidental to the construction of the water line.

1.02 PROTECTION OF WATERWAYS

A. The Contractor shall observe the rules and regulations of the State of Texas and agencies of the U.S. Government prohibiting the pollution of any lake, stream, river, or wetland by the dumping of any refuse, rubbish, dredge material, or debris therein.

B. Contractors are specifically cautioned that disposal of materials into any waters of the State must conform with the requirements of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and an applicable permit from the U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers.

C. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing holding ponds or an approved method which will handle, carry through, or divert around his work all flows, including storm flows and flows created by construction activity, so as to prevent silting of waterways or flooding damage to the property or adjacent properties.

1.03 DISPOSAL OF EXCESS EXCAVATION AND OTHER WASTE MATERIALS

A. Excess excavated material not required or suitable for backfill and other waste material must be disposed of at sites approved by the Owner and Engineer.

B. Unacceptable disposal sites, include, but are not limited to, sites within a wetland or critical habitat and sites where disposal will have a detrimental effect on surface water or groundwater quality.

C. The Contractor may make his own arrangements for disposal subject to submission of proof to the Engineer that the owner(s) of the proposed site(s) has a valid fill permit issued by the appropriate governmental agency and submission of a haul route plan including a map of the proposed route(s).

D. The Contractor shall provide watertight conveyance of any liquid, semi-liquid, or saturated solids which tend to bleed or leak during transport. No liquid loss from transported materials will be permitted whether being delivered to the construction site or being hauled away for disposal. Fluid materials hauled for disposal must he specifically acceptable at the selected disposal site.

1.04 PROTECTION OF AIR QUALITY

A. Air pollution shall be minimized by wetting down bare soils during windy periods, by requiring the use of properly operating combustion emission control devices on construction vehicles and equipment used by Contractors, and by encouraging the shutdown of motorized equipment not actually in use.

B. Trash burning will not be permitted on the construction site.

C. If temporary heating devices are necessary for protection of the work, such devices shall be of a type that will not cause pollution of the air.

1.05 USE OF CHEMICALS

A. All chemicals used during project construction or furnished for project operation, whether herbicide, pesticide, disinfectant, polymer, reactant or of other classification, must show approval of either the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the U.S. Department of Agriculture or any other applicable regulatory agency. Use of all such chemicals and disposal of residues shall be in conformance with the manufacturer's instructions.

1.06 NOISE AND DUST CONTROL

A. The Contractor shall so conduct all his operations that they will cause the least annoyance to the residents in the vicinity of the work, and shall comply with all applicable local ordinances. The compressors, hoists, and other apparatus shall be equipped with such mechanical devices as may be necessary to minimize noise and dust. Compressors shall be equipped with silencers on intake lines. All gasoline or oil operated equipment shall be equipped with silencers or mufflers on intake and exhaust lines. The operation of dumping soils and of carrying excavated material away in trucks shall be so conducted as to cause a minimum of noise and dust. Vehicles carrying soil, concrete, or other material shall be routed over such streets as will cause the least annoyance to the public and shall not be operated on public streets between the hours of 6 p.m. and 7 a.m. or on Sundays or legal holidays unless approved by the Engineer, B. All unpaved streets, roads, detours, or haul roads used in the construction area shall be given an approved dust-preventive treatment or periodically watered to prevent dust. Applicable environmental regulations for dust prevention shall be strictly enforced.

1.07 NIGHTTIME WORK

A. If the Contractor desires to execute any work between the hours of 6 p.m. and 7 a.m., he shall notify the Engineer in writing at least 48 hours before the intended start of such work. The Contractor shall acquire any necessary permits associated with night work and comply with all permit conditions and all laws and ordinances relating to night work. North Alamo Water Supply Corporation shall approve in writing any work outside of workdays between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. at least 24 hours in advance of scheduled work.

1.08 PAYMENT

will be included as part of the appropriate lump sum or unit prices specified in the Bid Form.

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SECTION 01035

CONTROL OF WORK

1.01 EQUIPMENT

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

1.02 PRIVATE LAND

A. The Contractor shall not enter or occupy private land outside of easements, except by written permission of the respective landowner.

1.03 CARE AND PROTECTION OF PROPERTY

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for the preservation of all public and private property, and shall use every precaution necessary to prevent damage thereto.

If any direct or indirect damage is done to public or private property by or on account of any act, omission, neglect, or misconduct in the execution of the work on the part of the Contractor, such property shall be restored by the Contractor, at his expense, to a condition similar or equal to that existing before the damage was done, or he shall make good the damage in some other manner acceptable to the Engineer.

1.04 CLEANUP

A. During the course of the work, the Contractor shall keep the site of his operations in as clean and neat a condition as is possible. He shall dispose of all residue resulting from the construction work and, at the conclusion of the work, he shall remove and haul away any surplus excavation, broken pavement, lumber, equipment, temporary structures, and any other refuse remaining from the construction operations, and shall leave the entire site of the work in a neat and orderly condition.

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1.05 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. No work shall be done between 6:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. nor on weekends or legal holidays without the written permission of the owner. Emergency work may be done without prior permission, however, notification is required, B. The Schedule shall include as a minimum, the earliest starting and finish dates, and latest starting and finish dates, and the total float for each task or item. The Contractor shall update (monitor) the schedule at least monthly and shall submit to the Engineer each month a copy of the updated schedule at the same time the pay estimate is prepared. The Schedule shall contain all of the items of the Periodic Estimate and Pay Schedule.

C. While the Contractor bears full responsibility for scheduling all phases and stages of the work to insure its successful prosecution and completion within the time specified in accordance with all provisions of these Specifications, the Contractor is specifically required to complete fully or complete such stages of work to enable his subcontractors and suppliers to complete their work within the respective times specified.

D. If the Engineer determines that operations are falling behind schedule at any time during the construction period, the Owner may require the Contractor to add to his equipment and/or construction forces, including increases in working hours, in such quantities as are required to bring operations back on schedule.

Upon receipt of written communication from the Owner requiring such addition, the contractor shall furnish same at no additional cost to the Owner, including cost of additional inspection forces.

1.06 CONTRACTOR'S WORK AREA

A. The Contractor shall limit his operations and storage of equipment and materials to the areas designated and as directed by the Engineer.

B. Except as provided herein, no sidewalk, private property, or other area adjacent to the site shall be used for storage of the Contractor's equipment and materials unless prior written approval is obtained from the legal owner.

C. At all times, maintain areas covered by the Contract and public properties free from accumulations of waste, debris, and rubbish caused by construction operations.

D. Excavated materials shall be removed from the site in a manner that will cause the least damage to adjacent lawns, grassed areas, trees, gardens, shrubbery, or fences regardless of whether these are on private property or on public right-of-ways.

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E. Cleaning and disposal operations shall comply with local ordinances and antipollution laws. Do not burn or bury rubbish and waste materials on the project site. Do not dispose of volatile wastes such as mineral spirits, oil, chemicals, or paint thinner in storm or sanitary drains. Do not dispose of wastes into streams or waterways.

F. Wet down dry materials and rubbish to allay dust and prevent blowing dust.

G. Provide approved containers for collection and disposal of waste materials, debris, and rubbish and make arrangements for appropriate periodic emptying of the containers.

H. The Contractor shall provide and maintain toilets and other sanitary facilities that will comply with the regulations of the State and local health departments and as directed by the Engineer. Chemical toilets, if used, shall be of watertight construction. Upon completion of the work, all sanitary facilities shall be removed and the area restored to its original condition.

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SECTION 01311

SCHEDULE AND SEQUENCE OF CONSTRUCTION

1.01 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING GENERAL. PROVISIONS

A. Site cleanup and forming will be allowed on weekends, but no other work shall be done between 6:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. nor on weekends or legal holidays without the written permission of the owner. Emergency work may be done without prior permission, however, notification is required, B. Night work may be established by the Contractor as regular procedure with the written permission of the Owner. Such permission, however, may be revoked at any time by the Owner if the Contractor fails to maintain adequate lighting equipment, and supervision for the proper prosecution and control of the work at night, or if the off-site effects of night construction are deemed by the Owner to be unacceptable.

C. The Contractor shall be fully responsible for providing all temporary piping, plumbing, electrical hook-ups, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, lighting, temporary structures, and such other items required. All details of temporary piping and temporary construction are not indicated in the Plans or these Specifications. However, this does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to provide the necessary facilities.

1.02 PROGRESS OF THE WORK

A. The work shall be started within 10 days following the effective date of the

Agreement, and the work shall be executed with such progress as may be required to prevent any delay to the general completion of the project. The work shall be executed at such times and in or on such parts of the project, and with such personnel, materials, and equipment to assure completion of the work in the time established by the Agreement.

B. If the Contractor for his convenience and at his own expense, should desire to carry on his work at night or outside regular hours, he shall submit written notice to the Engineer and he shall allow ample time for satisfactory arrangements to be made for inspecting the work in progress. The Contractor shall pay the expenses for extra inspection required for work outside regular hours. Normal working hours for this purpose are Monday through Friday 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. The Contractor shall light the different parts of the project as required to comply with all applicable Federal and State regulations and with all applicable requirements of the OWNER.

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1.03 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. The Schedule shall include as a minimum, the earliest starting and finish dates, and latest starting and finish dates, and the total float for each task or item. The Contractor shall update (monitor) the schedule at least monthly and shall submit to the Engineer each month a copy of the updated schedule at the same time the pay estimate is prepared. The Schedule shall contain all of the items of the Periodic Estimate and Pay Schedule.

B. While the Contractor bears full responsibility for scheduling all phases and stages of the work to insure its successful prosecution and completion within the time specified in accordance with all provisions of these Specifications, the Contractor is specifically required to complete fully or complete such stages of work to enable his subcontractors and suppliers to complete their work within the respective times specified.

C. If the Engineer determines that operations are falling behind schedule at any time during the construction period, the Owner may require the Contractor to add to his equipment and/or construction forces, including increases in working hours, in such quantities as are required to bring operations back on schedule.

Upon receipt of written communication from the Owner requiring such addition, the contractor shall furnish same at no additional cost to the Owner, including cost of additional inspection forces.

1.04 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

A. A preconstruction conference shall be held as soon as possible after Award of

Contract and before work is started. The conference will be held at a location selected by the Owner. The conference will be attended by:

1. Contractor's Office Representative.

2. Contractor's General Superintendent.

3. Any subcontractors' or suppliers- representatives whom the Contractor may desire to invite or the Engineer may request.

4. Engineer's Representatives.

5. Owner's Representatives.

6. Such other individuals that the Engineer may invite.

B. A suggested format would include but not be limited to the following subjects:

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2. Liquidated damages.

3. Shop drawing submittal and approval procedure.

4. Chain of command, direction of correspondence, and coordinating responsibility between Contractors.

5. Request for periodic job meetings for all involved.

6. Introduction of the key project personnel.

7. Equal opportunity requirements.

8. Laboratory testing of material requirements.

9. Inventory of material stored on site provisions.

10. Progress estimate and payment procedure.

11. Discussion of Contractor’s Safety program.

C. The Engineer will preside at the conference, prepare the minutes of the meeting and distribute copies of same to all participants who so request by fully completing the attendance form to be circulated at the beginning of the conference.

1.05 CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE

A. Certain features have been included in this project to facilitate construction, and certain observations have been made concerning construction methods which may have to be used to complete the work within the time constraints set in these documents. However, proper construction scheduling and completion of the work within the established contract time shall remain the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

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SECTION 01340

SUBMITTALS

1.01 DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS

A. The Section specifies the general methods and requirements of submissions applicable to the following work-related submittals in three categories: (1) Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples, (2) Construction Photographs and (3) Workmanship Bonds. Detailed submittal requirements are specified in the technical specifications sections.

1.02 SCHEDULE

A. The Contractor shall, within fifteen (15) days after the effective date of the

Agreement, provide and submit to the Engineer for approval, the Schedule for the first 60 days of activities.

B. Within 45 days after the effective date of the Agreement the Contractor shall provide and submit to the Engineer the schedule he plans to maintain in order to successfully construct the work within the time allotted. The completed schedule shall be approved before additional monthly payments are made.

1.03 SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, SAMPLES

A. Shop Drawings

1. Shop drawings, as defined in the General Conditions, and as specified in individual work Sections include, but are not necessarily limited to, custom-prepared data such as fabrication and installation drawings, scheduled information, setting diagrams, actual shopwork manufacturing instructions, custom templates, special wiring diagrams, coordination drawings, individual system or equipment inspection and test reports including performance curves and certifications, as applicable to the Work.

2. Shop drawings for components of a system shall be submitted with all other system components as a complete shop drawing package. Failure to do so will cause rejection of individual submittals.

3. All shop drawings submitted by subcontractors for approval shall be sent directly to the Contractor for preliminary checking. The Contractor shall be responsible for their submission at the proper time so as to prevent delays in delivery of materials.

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4. All subcontractor's shop drawings submitted by the Contractor shall be checked regarding measurements, size of members, materials, and details to satisfy himself that they conform to the intent of the Drawings and Specifications. Drawings found to be inaccurate or otherwise in error shall be returned to the subcontractors for correction before submission thereof.

5. All details on shop drawings submitted for approval shall show clearly the elevations of the various parts of the main members and lines of the structure, and where correct fabrication of the work depends upon field measurements, such measurements shall be made and noted on the drawings before being submitted for approval.

B. Product Data

1. Product data as specified in individual Sections, include, but are not necessarily limited to, standard prepared data for manufactured products (sometimes referred to as catalog data), such as the manufacturer's product specification and installation instructions, availability of colors and patterns, manufacturer’s printed statements of compliance and applicability, roughing-in diagrams and templates, catalog cuts, product photographs, standard wiring diagrams, printed performance curves and operational-range diagrams, production or quality control inspection and test reports and certifications, mill reports, product operating and maintenance instructions and recommended spare-parts listing, and printed product warranties, as applicable to the Work.

C. Samples

1. Samples, as specified in individual Sections, include, but are not necessarily limited to, physical examples of the work such as sections of manufactured or fabricated work, small cuts or containers of materials, complete units of repetitively-used products, color/texture/pattern swatches and range sets, specimens for coordination of visual effect, graphic symbols, and units of work to be used by the Engineer or Owner for independent inspection and testing, as applicable to the Work.

1.04 CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES

A. The Contractor shall review shop drawings, product data and samples prior to submission to the Engineer to determine and verify the following:

1. Field measurements.

2. Field construction criteria.

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3. Catalog numbers and similar data.

4. Conformance with the Specifications.

B. Each shop drawing, working drawing, sample and catalog data submitted by the

Contractor shall have affixed to it the following Certification Statement, signed by the Contractor: “Certification Statement: By this submittal, I hereby represent that I have determined and verified all field measurements, field construction criteria, materials, dimensions, catalog numbers and similar data and I have checked and coordinated each item with other applicable approved shop drawings and all Contract requirements.”

C. Notify the Owner in writing, at the time of submittal, of any deviations in the submittals from the requirements of the Contract Documents.

D. The review and approval of shop drawings, samples or catalog data by the

Engineer shall not relieve the Contractor from his responsibility with regard to the fulfillment of the terms of the Contract. All risks of error and omission are assumed by the Contractor and the Engineer will have no responsibility as a result of review and approval.

E. Prequalification of any equipment shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to submit complete shop drawings for the Engineer’s review and approval.

F. No portion of the work requiring a shop drawing, working drawing, sample, or catalog data shall be started nor shall any materials be fabricated or installed prior to the approval or qualified approval of such item. Fabrication performed, materials purchased or on-site construction accomplished which does not conform to approved shop drawings and data shall be at the Contractor's risk.

The Owner will not be liable for any expense or delay due to corrections or remedies required to accomplish conformity.

G. Project work, materials, fabrication, and installation shall conform with approved shop drawings, working drawings, applicable samples, and catalog data.

1.05 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A. Make submittals promptly in accordance with approved schedule, and in such sequence as to cause no delay in the Work or in the work of any other

B. Number of submittals required:

1. Shop Drawings: Submit seven copies.

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2. Product Data: Submit seven copies.

3. Samples: Submit the number stated in the respective Specification

Sections, Submittals shall contain:

1. The date of submission and the dates of any previous submissions .

2. The Project title and number.

3. Contractor identification.

4. The names of:

a. Contractor

b. Supplier

c. Manufacturer

5. Identification of the product, with the specification section number.

6. Field dimensions, clearly identified as such.

7. Relation to adjacent or critical features of the Work or materials.

8. Applicable standards, such as ASTM or Federal Specification numbers.

9. Identification of deviations from Contract Documents.

10. Identification of revisions on resubmittals.

11. Two 3-in x 3-in blank spaces for Contractor and Engineer stamps.

1.06 RESUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A. Make any corrections or changes in the submittals required by the Engineer and resubmit until approved. No submittal will be considered approved until stamped by Contractor and Engineer.

B. Shop Drawings and Product Data:

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2. Indicate any changes which have been made other than those requested by the Engineer.

C. Samples: Submit new samples as required for initial submittal.

1.07 DISTRIBUTION

A. Distribute reproductions of approved shop-drawings and copies of approved product data and samples, where required, to the job site file and elsewhere as directed by the Engineer. Number of copies shall be as directed by the Engineer but shall not exceed seven.

1.08 CONSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHS

A. The term “photograph” as used herein refers to a photographic view, including similar exposures taken to assure the usefulness of the photographic record, All photographs shall be taken in color, not black and white.

B. The Contractor shall take such photographs as required to document the existing conditions of the areas where construction activities will disturb the existing sites. These photographs are to be taken prior to start of any construction. The photographs of the existing conditions will be used as evidence in disputes related to bringing a site back to an equal or better condition. The same views shall be rephotographed upon completion of all construction activities. Double copies of these photographs shall be made. One copy is to be retained by the Contractor, and the other is to be given to the Engineer.

C. The Contractor shall have an average of 36 photographs per month made of the work during its progress and they shall be submitted with each pay estimate.

The Engineer will select photographs to be enlarged and made part of the photo book. The Engineer will on an average select 10 photographs per month for photo documentation. Each print shall have a glossy finish and be mounted on a substantial backing. The overall dimensions of each mounted print shall be 8-in x 10-in with 1-1/4-in flexible binding margin on the short left hand side.

D. Each photograph shall have attached to the backing a paper label, approximately 2-l/4-in wide by l-3/4-in high containing thereon in neat lettering:

1. Contractor's name.

2 Short Description of View.

3. Photo No. and Date Taken.

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1.9 GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTALS

A. Coordination of Submittal Times: Prepare and transmit each submittal sufficiently in advance of performing the related work or other applicable activities, or within the time specified in the individual work sections, of the Specifications, so that the installation will not be delayed by processing times including disapproval and resubmittal (if required), coordination with other submittals, testing, purchasing, fabrication, delivery and similar sequenced activities. No extension of time will be authorized because of the Contractor's failure to transmit submittals sufficiently in advance of the Work.

1.10 WORKMANSHIP BONDS

A. Where specific units of work require the issuance of a bond or similar provision, as a means of assuring the Owner that certain possible failures of the work to perform as represented will be rectified at someone else's expense, submit fully executed bond backed by a surety company acceptable to the Owner and in the principal amount indicated. Include information sheet for the Owner's maintenance/operating personnel outlining proper procedures in case of failure or other instances which might affect the validity of the bond; list names, addresses and telephone numbers for the Owner's emergency and follow-up in connection with implementation of each bond.

1.11 INCLUSION OF SUBMITTALS, SPARE PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS

A. The submittals of shop drawings, product data, samples and workman-ship bonds as required in this Section and the Technical Sections of these Specifications, and the operation and maintenance manuals and special tools and spare parts as required, shall be considered as integral parts of the equipment for which they are required. No partial payments nor payments for materials on hand will be made for any materials or equipment which require submission of shop drawings and/or operation and maintenance manuals, unless such submittals have been made, and the Engineer has found them acceptable. No final payment will be made until all required shop drawings, operation and maintenance manuals. Special tools, accessories and spare parts have been submitted to the Engineer or delivered to the Owner, as is appropriate.

1.12 REPETITIVE REVIEW

A. Shop drawings and O&M manuals submitted for each item will be reviewed no more than twice at the Owner's expense. All subsequent reviews will be performed at times convenient to the Engineer and at the Contractor's expense, based on the Engineer's then prevailing rates. The Contractor shall reimburse the Owner for all such fees invoiced to the Owner by the Engineer.

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B. Any need for more than one resubmission, or any other delay in obtaining Engineer's review of submittals, will not entitle Contractor to extension of the Contract Time unless delay of the Work is directly caused by failure of Engineer to return into the mails any submittal within 21 days after its receipt in his office.

1.13 PAYMENT

will be included as part of the appropriate lump sum or unit prices stated in the Proposal.

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SECTION 01510

TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND UTILITIES

1.01 LAYOUT OF TEMPORARY FACILITIES

A. Before starting the work, the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer his requirements for space for temporary structures and storage of materials. Where onsite space for temporary facilities is limited, the allocation of the available space will be made by the Engineer. Should the Contractor require space in addition to that allocated, the Contractor shall make his own arrangements for storage of materials and equipment in locations off the construction site. For the allocated space, the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer for approval, his proposed plan and layout for all sanitary facilities, storage buildings, storage yards, temporary water service, temporary power service.

1.02 STORAGE BUILDINGS

A. The Contractor shall erect, or provide as approved, temporary storage buildings of the various sizes as required for the protection of materials as recommended by manufacturers of such materials. The buildings shall be provided with such environmental control systems that meet recommendations of manufacturers of all equipment and materials stored in the buildings. The buildings shall be of sufficient size and so arranged or partitioned to provide security for their contents and provide ready access for inspection and inventory. At or near the completion of the work, and as directed by the Engineer, the temporary storage buildings shall be dismantled, removed from the site, and remain the property of the

B. Combustible materials (paints, solvents, fuels, etc.) shall be stored in a well-ventilated building removed from other buildings.

1.03 STORAGE YARDS

A. The Contractor shall construct temporary storage yards for the storage of materials that are not subject to damage by weather conditions. Materials such as pipe and reinforcing and structural steel shall be stored on pallets or racks, off the ground, and in a manner that allows ready access for inspection and inventory. Temporary gravel surfacing of the storage yards shall meet with the approval of the Engineer.

1.04 CONTRACTOR'S WORK AREA

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A. The Contractor shall limit his operations and storage of equipment and materials to the areas designated and as directed by the Engineer.

B. Except as provided herein, no sidewalk, private property, or other area adjacent to the site shall be used for storage of the Contractor's equipment and materials unless prior written approval is obtained from the legal owner.

C. At all times, maintain areas covered by the Contract and public properties free from accumulations of waste, debris, and rubbish caused by construction operations.

D. Cleaning and disposal operations shall comply with local ordinances and antipollution laws. Do not burn or bury rubbish and waste materials on the project site. Do not dispose of volatile wastes such as mineral spirits, oil, chemicals, or paint thinner in storm or sanitary drains. Do not dispose of wastes into streams or waterways.

E. Wet down dry materials and rubbish to allay dust and prevent blowing dust.

F. Provide approved containers for collection and disposal of waste materials, debris, and rubbish and make arrangements for appropriate periodic emptying of the containers.

1.05 SANITARY FACILITIES

A. The Contractor shall provide and maintain toilets and other sanitary facilities that will comply with the regulations of the State and local health departments and as directed by the Engineer. Chemical toilets, if used, shall be of watertight construction. Upon completion of the work, all sanitary facilities shall be removed and the area restored to its original condition.

1.06 WATER FOR CONSTRUCTION

A. The Contractor shall arrange for the necessary temporary water service, including the securing of and payment for any necessary permits, and transporting any additional construction water to the site. The Contractor shall pay for all potable water consumed during the construction work, including water used by his Subcontractors and the occupants of the temporary facilities.

Potable water for temporary services shall be metered separately as required by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.

1.07 WATER FOR TESTING

A. North Alamo Water Supply Corporation will provide the necessary water required for the hydrostatic testing of the elevated storage tank prior to acceptance of the work.

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1.08 ELECTRIC POWER FOR CONSTRUCTION

A. Electric power will be available at or near the site. The Contractor shall determine the type and amount available and make arrangements for obtaining temporary electric power service, and metering equipment.

B. The Contractor shall maintain the temporary electric power system and pay all costs for the electric power used during the Contract period.

C. The electrical service shall be of adequate capacity for all construction tools and equipment without overloading the temporary facilities. The temporary systems and their components shall be finished and installed in conformance with the requirements of the National Electrical Code and all local authorities having jurisdiction.

D. In the event the temporary electric supply sources are not available upon commencing work at the site or become discontinued, for what-ever reason prior to completion of the work, the Contractor shall be responsible for any additional costs that result and for thereafter arranging for a source of electric supply necessary to complete the work.

E. Temporary electric power installation shall meet the construction safety requirements of NEC, Federal (OSHA), State, and other governing agencies.

1.09 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE

A. The Contractor or his authorized representative shall be present on site at all times while work is in progress. Instructions received there from the Engineer shall be considered as delivered to the Contractor.

1.10 REMOVAL OF TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND UTILITIES

A. At such time or times any temporary construction facilities and utilities are no longer required for the work, the Contractor shall notify the Engineer of his intent and schedule for removal of the temporary facilities and utilities, and obtain the Engineer's approval before removing the same. As approved, the Contractor shall disconnect and/or dismantle the temporary facilities and utilities and remove them from the site as his property. Leave the site in such condition as specified, as directed by the Engineer.

1.11 PROTECTION OF THE FINISHED CONSTRUCTION

A. The Contractor shall assume the responsibility for the protection of all finished construction and shall repair and restore any and all damage to finished work to its original or better state.

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B. Where responsibility can be determined, the cost for replacement or repair of damaged work shall be charged to the party responsible. If responsibility cannot be fixed, the cost shall be borne by the Contractor.

1.12 PAYMENT

A. The work specified in this Section shall be considered incidental and payment will be included as part of the appropriate lump sum or unit prices stated in the Proposal.

SECTION 01665

TRENCH SAFETY SYSTEM

PAR T 1: GENERAL

1.01 SCOPE OF WORK

A. Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment and perform all operations to plan, design, construct, install, maintain, monitor, modify as necessary, and remove upon completion, a Trench Safety System as specified herein.

B. The requirements of this section apply to all trenches that exceed five feet in depth, as measured from the ground surface to the highest side of the trench to the trench bottom.

C. All applicable and non-conflicting portions of Section 02221 -Trenching, Backfilling and Compacting apply as appropriate to provide a proper and complete system.

1.02 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 01015: Control of Work

B. Section 02221: Trenching, Backfilling and Compacting

C. State of Texas: HB 1569

D. United States Government: CFR Part 1926, Occupational Safety and Health

Standards (OSHA), Subpart P - Excavations, Trenching and Shoring

PART 2: PRODUCTS

2.01 GENERAL

A. All materials and products incorporated into the Trench Safety System shall be suitable for their intended use shall meet all design criteria and parameters used by the Trench Safety System designer in designing the system and shall meet all applicable requirements of the OSHA regulations.

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.01 PROCEDURES

A. Prior to commencement of any trenching operation, but not later than 30 calendar days following the effective date of the Agreement, the Contractor shall submit a site specific Trench Safety System plan for all portions of the work having trenches deeper than five feet.

B. The plan shall be detailed to the extent that it shows the proposed limits (to the nearest foot) of the various types of trench safety systems the Contractor proposes to use.

C. The Contractor may rely on the published borings to the greatest extent possible in developing the plan.

D. After a review as to form only, without review for adequacy, by the Engineer and

Owner's staff, the plan will be forwarded to the Owner and/or Project Representative for use in monitoring the Contractor's construction activities.

Contractor accepts sole responsibility for compliance with all applicable safety requirements. The review by the Engineer and Owner's staff is only for general conformance with State of Texas and OSHA safety standards. Release of the safety plan for use in monitoring construction activities does not relieve Contractor from any or all construction means, methods, techniques and procedures; and any property damage or bodily injury (including death) that arises from use of the trench safety plan, from Contractor's negligence in performance of contract work, or from Engineer's or Owner's failure to note exceptions to the safety plan, shall remain the sole responsibility and liability of the Contractor.

E. Changes in the trench safety plan after initiation of construction, either for the

Contractor's convenience or in response to unforeseen or differing conditions;

are not cause for extension of time or change order, and will require the same review process as the original plan.

3.02 METHODS

A. Contractors have two ways to meet OSHA Standards for trench safety and comply with the provisions of this section. The two methods are:

1. Use of a Trench Box.

2. Shoring, Sheeting and Bracing Methods.

B. Contractors electing to use a Trench Box shall include in the Trench safety

Plan:

1. Physical dimensions, type and grade of materials, position in the trench, expected loads, strength of the box, and all associated design calculations necessary to show that the proposed trench box is adequate for the trench conditions expected to be encountered.

2. Waiver of claim for delay cost.

C. Contractors electing to use Shoring, Sheeting and Bracing shall include in the

Trench Safety Plan:

1. Dimensions, type and grade of materials of all uprights, stringers and cross braces and spacing of each required to meet OSHA Standards for trench safety and comply with the requirements of this section.

2. All associated design calculations necessary to show that the proposed system is adequate for the trench conditions expected to be encountered.

3. Waiver of claims for delay cost.

3.03 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. The work specified in this Section shall be based on linear feet of trench protection as provided for in the Bid Form.

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SECTION 01700

CONTRACT CLOSE-OUT

1.01 SCOPE OF WORK

A. This Section outlines the procedure to be followed in closing out the contract.

1.02 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

A. The substantial completion date shall be established as stated in the

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